The House of Representatives has released the Order Paper for its plenary session scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The session will feature key legislative activities, including the presentation of bills, motions, committee reports, and considerations of critical national issues.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ORDER PAPER
BILLS TO BE DEBATED (SECOND READING)
1. Federal College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Zaria, Kaduna State and for Related Matters (Establishment) Bill (HB.2017) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Rep. Sadiq Ango Abdullahi
2. Federal Medical Centre Kumo, Gombe State and for Related Matters (Establishment) Bill (HB.2177) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Rep. Bello Usman Kumo
3. Federal Medical Centre, Elele – Alimini, Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State and for Related Matters (Establishment) Bill (HB.1174) – Sponsored by Rep. Boniface Emerengwa
4. Federal University of Health Sciences, Dawakin Tofa, Kano State and for Related Matters (Establishment) Bill (HB.2086) – Sponsored by Rep. Abdulkadir Tijjani Jobe
5. Federal University of Entrepreneur and Business Management, Ekinrin Adde, Kogi State and for Related Matters (Establishment) Bill (HB.2088) – Sponsored by Rep. James Abiodun Faleke
6. Electoral Amendment Act, Bill 2022 to Provide for the Replacement of an Elected Member who Resigns or Dies without a Bye–Election and for Related Matters (HB.2171) – Sponsored by Rep. Adebayo Balogun
BILLS FOR THIRD READING
1. Bill for an Act to Provide for the Assessment, Collection of, and Accounting for Revenue Accruing to the Federation, Federal, States, and Local Governments; Prescribe the Powers and Functions of Tax Authorities, and for Related Matters (HB.1756) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
2. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigeria Revenue Service and for Related Matters (HB.1757) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
3. A Bill for an Act to Establish Joint Revenue Board, the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and the Office of the Tax Ombud, for the Harmonisation, Coordination, and Settlement of Disputes Arising from Revenue Administration in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB.1758) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
4. A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks Relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria Tax Act to Provide for Taxation of Income, Transactions, and Instruments, and for Related Matters (HB.1759) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
5. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, No. 5, 2003 to Restrict the Use of Foreign Vessels in Domestic Coastal and Inland Commercial Activities and for Related Matters (HB.1593) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
6. Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Bama, Borno State (Establishment) Bill (SB.186) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
7. Federal University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bida, Niger State and for Related Matters (Establishment) Bill (HB.411) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
8. A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) Act and for Related Matters (HBs.1788 & 1846) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
9. National Agency for Technology Incubation and for Related Matters (Establishment) Bill (HB.1055) – Presented by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere
MOTIONS
1. Need to Investigate the Implementation and Remittance of the 5% User Charge for Roads Maintenance under the Federal Emergency Road Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Act, 2007 – Sponsored by Rep. Frederick Yeitiemone Agbedi
2. Dualisation of Ajaokuta – Itobe Anyigba, Ankpa, Otukpa Road – Sponsored by Rep. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims
3. Confirmation of Authenticated Bills before Transmission to the President for Assent to Ensure Legislative Integrity and Accuracy – Sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli
4. Need to Provide Housemanship Placement for Medical Students – Sponsored by Rep. Emmanuel Ukpong–Udo
5. Need to Reform the ICT Department of the National Assembly – Sponsored by Rep Stanley Olajide Adedeji
The House of Representatives remains committed to enacting laws that promote good governance, economic development, and the well-being of the Nigerian people.
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr.
Spokesman, House of Representatives
