By Paul Joseph
A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, has passed away at the age of 66.
The announcement was made on Saturday by House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, who confirmed that the lawmaker died on Friday evening in Abuja after a period of illness.
Hassan represented the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State and served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary. He was elected into the National Assembly in 2023 under the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
Describing his passing as a major loss, the House noted that Hassan was a seasoned legislative expert and legal draftsman whose contributions significantly shaped Nigeria’s lawmaking and constitutional processes over the years.
Before venturing into partisan politics, he had a distinguished career within the National Assembly bureaucracy, rising through the ranks to become a Permanent Secretary.
His wealth of administrative experience and institutional knowledge was widely regarded as invaluable to parliamentary proceedings.
Within the House, Hassan was known for his diligence, professionalism, and calm disposition. He also served on several key committees, including Public Petitions, Aviation, Solid Minerals, Constitution Review, and Treaties, Protocols and Agreements.
Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen, extended condolences on behalf of the chamber to Hassan’s family, constituents, and the government and people of Kano State, noting that his death leaves a significant void in Nigeria’s legislative landscape.
The late lawmaker is expected to be buried on Saturday in accordance with Islamic rites, with further funeral arrangements to be announced.
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