By Grampolo Daluk
A Bill for a Law to Provide for the Protection and Regulation of the Rights of Women and Girls in Plateau State to Inherit the Property, Benefits and Privileges of Deceased Husbands and Parents, has passed 2nd reading before the Plateau State House of Assembly.
The bill which was sponsored by the Speaker of the 10th Assembly Naanlong Daniel and Co sponsored by Daniel Nanbol, Sylvester Wallanko and Eli Ankala got it 2nd reading at the resumption of plenary for the year 2026.
Presenting the Synopsis of the bill, Member representing Langtang North Central Daniel Nanbol noted the Bill seeks to protect and regulate the inheritance rights of women and children in Plateau State in line with Section 42 sub 1 and 2 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
He further explained It will guarantee Women’s right to inherit the self-acquired property, benefits and privileges of a deceased husband or father who dies in the state and other properties accruing to him while preserving the customary principle.
The Bill makes provision for equitable distribution of property among widows, children, parents, and siblings, dispute resolution by mediation through the Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, with jurisdiction vested in the High Court, Family Court, and Area Courts.
The bill also specify offenses and penalties to deter unlawful disinheritance and mismanagement of estates.
By enacting this bill, Plateau State has affirmed it commitment to gender equity , Family Justice and protection of the vulnerable.
Edited by Karen Keyen
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