A member of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Hassan, has passed away at the age of 66 following a period of illness.
His death was confirmed on Saturday by the spokesperson of the House, Akin Rotimi, who disclosed that the lawmaker died on Friday.
Hassan represented the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State and was elected into the National Assembly in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party.
Until his death, he served as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and was also a member of several other committees, including public petitions, aviation, solid minerals, constitution review, and treaties, protocols and agreements.
In a statement, Rotimi described the late lawmaker as a seasoned legislative expert whose contributions significantly shaped Nigeria’s legal and parliamentary processes
“With his passing, Nigeria has lost one of its foremost legislative counsel and legal draftsmen. Many of the laws enacted over the years bear his imprint,” Rotimi said.
He added that Hassan brought decades of experience to the legislature, having previously served within the National Assembly system and rising to the rank of Permanent Secretary before venturing into politics.
“He came into the parliament with a wealth of administrative experience and deep institutional knowledge, which greatly enriched legislative work and national discourse,” he noted.
Rotimi further praised Hassan’s dedication and professionalism, describing him as a lawmaker committed to strengthening the justice system and upholding the rule of law.
“He distinguished himself as a diligent and thoughtful legislator. His contributions to the Judiciary Committee reflected his competence and commitment to national development,” he said.
He also highlighted Hassan’s personal qualities, noting that he was widely respected among colleagues.
“He was known for his humility, calm disposition, and his ability to build consensus across divides,” Rotimi added.
According to the statement, the late lawmaker will be buried on Saturday in accordance with Islamic rites.
Hassan’s death marks another loss for the 10th National Assembly, which has recorded multiple fatalities among its members since inauguration.
