The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Kano State Censorship Board Amendment Bill 2025, expanding the board’s regulatory authority over entertainment and media content in the state.
The bill’s passage followed deliberations by the Committee of the Whole House and its third reading by Clerk Bashir Diso during Monday’s plenary, presided over by Speaker Ismail Falgore.
Addressing journalists after the session, Lawan Husseini, the lawmaker representing Dala Constituency, explained that the amendment grants the board oversight of event center registrations and mandates strict adherence to Islamic principles in entertainment-related activities.
He also announced the board’s official name change from “State Censorship Board” to “Kano State Censorship Board” to better reflect its jurisdiction.
“All films, series, and serials must now undergo censorship and certification by the board before being aired,” Husseini stated.
The amended law further prohibits the unauthorized filming of movies within the state, requiring prior approval from the board.
In a separate development, the Kano State Water Users Association Bill 2025 has passed its second reading in the Assembly.
The proposed legislation aims to establish an association of irrigation farmers dependent on dams and canal water, enhancing agricultural productivity.
It also seeks to improve irrigation infrastructure and ensure the proper maintenance of the state’s dams.
