Hon. Rukayat Shittu Champions Unexplained Wealth and Religious Exploitation Bills in Kwara Assembly
Hon. Rukayat Shittu, a member of the Kwara State House of Assembly representing the Owode/Onire constituency in Asa Local Government Area, has introduced two groundbreaking bills aimed at tackling corruption and curbing religious exploitation in the state.
In a statement, Hon. Shittu highlighted the significance of the proposed Unexplained Wealth Bill, 2025 , and the Religious Preaching and Religious Entrepreneurship Regulation Bill, 2025 , stating that their implementation could bring about positive societal transformation.
The Unexplained Wealth Bill seeks to address financial malpractices by holding individuals accountable for assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. Meanwhile, the Religious Preaching and Entrepreneurship Regulation Bill aims to establish guidelines and oversight mechanisms to prevent misuse of religion for personal gain, ensuring spiritual leaders operate with integrity and accountability.
“The Unexplained Wealth Bill, 2025, seeks to empower authorities to investigate and prosecute individuals who accumulate suspicious wealth beyond their known legitimate income. The bill is seen as a direct attempt to tackle illicit enrichment and deter corruption in both the public and private sectors.
“This bill is about fairness and accountability,” Shittu said. “We cannot allow corruption to thrive unchecked. Those who cannot explain their wealth should be held accountable.”
Also, the statement said that the Religious Preaching and Religious Entrepreneurship Regulation Bill, 2025, seeks to regulate religious activities and financial transactions within religious organizations, adding that it aims to prevent exploitation, incitement, and manipulation under the guise of faith.
“Religion is sacred, but it cannot be used as a shield for unethical practices,” Shittu stated. “This bill will protect people from exploitation while preserving the freedom to worship.”
The statement also said that the bills have attracted attention from citizens, civil society groups, and political analysts, adding that they have triggered mixed reactions, with supporters commending Hon. Shittu's bravery in tackling long-standing issues while critics argue that the proposed regulations could face resistance from powerful interests.
“These bills reflect our collective responsibility to build a more just and accountable society,” Shittu emphasized. “It's time to face these issues head-on.”
As the Kwara State Assembly prepares for debates on the bills, political observers believe the outcome could set a new precedent for governance, transparency, and religious accountability in Nigeria.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Radio SBS Amos Justus Sayo Ado Bayero Marafan Shonga Ndakene Millennium Development Goals Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yahya Mohammed Umar Adelodun Odo-Owa Abdulmumini AbdulRazaq Olushola Saraki Bukola Saraki Ilesha Gwanara Road Doyin Awoyale Isin Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu Babatunde Ishola Babaita Yaru FERMA Centre For Digital Economy AbdulRauf Keji Ilorin Muslim Community Teachers Specific Allowance Alabere Mohammed Yahaya Barki Government High School Adeta Ubandoma Wahab Egbewole Ilorin Central Mosque Umar Gunu Abdullahi Biffo Ibraheem Abdullateef Olokoba Abdullahi Ayinla Ahmed Mohammed Rifun Jide Ashonibare Countryside Emerging Leaders Fellowship Magaji Nda Roheemat Hammed Taofik Abiodun Ahmed Dauda Adeniran Adeshola Kolawole Bashirat Kwara United Aremu Bose Deborah General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Tinubu UNILORIN Alumni Zara Umar BECE Ajidagba Kwara State Printing And Publishing Corporation National Union Of Road Transport Workers Akeem Olatunji Lateef Alagbonsi Ilorin West Kwara State Health Insurance Agency Binta Abubakar Mora Abubakar Lah Oyedun Juliana Funke Omupo John Dara Alore Muhammad Ghali Alaaya Owo Arugbo YAKOOYO Jimoh Olusola Imam Jebba Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa Ilorin International Airport Kwara State Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations Lateef Fagbemi Ayinde Oyepitan Ibrahim Issa Jetti Ilorin Metro Park Oba Abdulraheem Association Of Kwara State Online Media Practitioners Federal Polytechnic Offa

