Maiyaki Sponsors Surrogacy Regulation Bill in Plateau State House of Assembly Jos

A major legislative milestone was recorded in the Plateau State House of Assembly as Hon. Prof. Theodore Bala Maiyaki (SAN), representing Qua’an-Pan South Constituency and Chair of the House Committee on Education, Science, and Technology, sponsored a forward-looking bill aimed at regulating surrogacy arrangements in the state.

Titled "A Bill for a Law to Regulate Arrangements for Surrogacy in Plateau State and Other Related Matters, 2025," the legislation passed its first reading, setting the stage for a comprehensive legal framework that addresses the ethical, medical, and social aspects of surrogacy.

Presenting the bill, Prof. Maiyaki emphasized the need to safeguard the rights and welfare of all parties involved—intended parents, surrogate mothers, and children—while preventing exploitation and aligning with internationally accepted standards.

Hon. Abel Nichak (Langtang North-North) seconded the motion, describing the bill as timely and urging swift legislative action. The bill is co-sponsored by Hon. Owen Karyit Dagogot (Quaan-Pan North), Hon. Mark Sunday Na’ah (Jos North West), and Hon. Daniel Nanbol Listick (Langtang North Central).

The bill will proceed to its second reading in the coming weeks.

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