Lagos State Assembly proposes a law to regulate alms begging, aiming to curb street solicitation and ensure effective aid distribution. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa emphasizes the need for such legislation at the launch of a charitable foundation. The initiative seeks to promote Zakat and Sadaqah to alleviate poverty in Lagos.
The Lagos State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, is advancing legislation to regulate alms begging across the state, aiming to curb the increasing presence of beggars on Lagos streets.
Speaking at the launch of the Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation, Obasa highlighted the necessity for such laws to streamline aid distribution and discourage street solicitation. The proposed legislation seeks to empower the state government and charitable foundations to oversee donations effectively, ensuring they reach the needy without necessitating street begging.
Obasa emphasized the importance of Zakat and Sadaqah in alleviating poverty, underscoring their role in fostering equality and comfort within the community. The foundation's launch, supported by Lotus Bank, aims to unify Muslims in Lagos and bridge socio-economic disparities through sustainable charitable initiatives.
