By Chizoba Okeke
The Anambra State House of Assembly, has passed the State Commuters Manifest Scheme Bill, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening safety and improving the regulation of passenger transportation across the state.
The bill, sponsored by the member representing Ihiala Constituency I and Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Jude Ngobili, seeks to establish a structured system for documenting passengers in commercial vehicles. The initiative is expected to enhance security, enable easier tracking of commuters, and promote orderliness within the state’s transport sector.
During plenary, the legislation was subjected to detailed scrutiny at the Committee of the Whole, where lawmakers examined its provisions before adopting it.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, subsequently read the bill for the third time, after which it received overwhelming support from members, paving the way for its passage.
Chizoba is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
