Speaker of Lagos State House Of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa, said the legislative arm is considering passing a law to regulate alms-begging in the state.
Obasa said this in an interview with NAN on the sidelines of the launch of the Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation in Lagos.
The foundation which was launched at a public presentation in Lagos aims to empower less privileged Muslims and alleviate poverty by promoting Zakat, Sadaqah, and Waqf.
Obasa explained that the proposed law would empower the state government and foundations like the Ibile Muslim Community Zakat and Sadaqah Foundation to regulate aid soliciting.
According to him, the law will also ensure donations reach the needy without them having to beg on the streets.
He noted that the rising number of beggars in Lagos necessitated this regulation.
Lagos Govt To Pass New Law On Street Begging
