El rufai new laws
You're referring to the new laws introduced by Nasir el-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State in Nigeria. Here are some of the notable ones:
- Death Penalty for Kidnapping: El-Rufai signed a law in 2016 making kidnapping punishable by death. The law also provides for life imprisonment for anyone found guilty of kidnapping.
- Hoodlums and Cultists: The law makes it an offense to be a member of a cult group or to engage in cult activities. Offenders can be sentenced to life imprisonment or death.
- Hate Speech: El-Rufai signed a law in 2017 making hate speech punishable by 3 years imprisonment or a fine of N10 million (approximately $27,000).
- Open Grazing: The law prohibits open grazing and provides for the establishment of ranches for cattle breeding. The law aims to address the issue of herdsmen-farmers conflicts in the state.
- Land Use: The law regulates the use of land in Kaduna State, providing for the establishment of a land use agency to oversee the allocation and management of land.
- Public Order: The law provides for the regulation of public gatherings and processions, including protests and demonstrations.
- Environmental Protection: The law aims to protect the environment by regulating activities such as waste disposal, pollution, and deforestation.
- Taxation: El-Rufai signed a law in 2019 increasing the tax rate in the state, with the aim of increasing revenue and improving public services.
- Education: The law provides for the establishment of a free education policy in the state, making primary and secondary education free for all children.
- Healthcare: The law provides for the establishment of a healthcare system in the state, including the provision of free healthcare services to all citizens.
These are just a few examples of the laws introduced by El-Rufai during his tenure as Governor of Kaduna State.