The Taraba State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the Taraba State Residents Registration Bill, 2025, a proposed law seeking to create a unified database of all residents in the state.
Sponsored by the former speaker, Peter Abel Diah, who is also the member representing Mbamnga Constituency, the bill, as noticed by The Guardian, has received its first reading on the floor of the House.
The proposed legislation, if eventually passed into law, will mark a significant move toward establishing a comprehensive population management system for the state.
Explaining the objectives of the bill, Diah said it aims to strengthen security planning, improve social service delivery, and enhance the accuracy of demographic data in line with modern governance practices.
If enacted, the law would establish the %araba State Residents Registration Agency, which would be responsible for documenting, verifying, and issuing digital residency identification to citizens and lawful residents.
The Speaker of the House, John Kizito Bonzina, commended the sponsor for what he described as a forward-thinking initiative and directed that copies of the bill be distributed to all members for review ahead of its second reading.
When implemented, the residents’ registration system is expected to complement national digital identification efforts and provide reliable data for effective policy formulation and development planning across Taraba State.
