A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, has died at the age of 66 following a prolonged illness.
His death, which reportedly occurred on Friday evening, was confirmed by House spokesperson Akin Rotimi, who described the incident as a major loss to the National Assembly and the country.
In his reaction, Rotimi highlighted the late lawmaker’s long-standing role in legislative work and national development.
“His passing is a profound loss to the House of Representatives, his constituents, and the nation at large,” he said.
Hassan, elected in 2023 under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), represented the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State and served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary.
Rotimi also praised his contributions to lawmaking, describing him as a respected figure in legislative drafting whose work influenced several laws passed over the years.
“With his demise, Nigeria has lost one of its foremost Legislative Counsel and Legal Draftsmen, whose contributions significantly advanced legislative development and constitutional processes,” he added.
