In furtherance of its commitment to legislative transparency, inclusivity, and public accountability, the House of Representatives has released the detailed Order Paper for its plenary session scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025.
The Order Paper outlines significant legislative business, with scheduled presentations of key reports, second readings of priority bills, and debates on motions addressing issues of national importance.
Below are the highlights:
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1. Committee on Federal Colleges of Education:
– Federal College of Education, Ijesha, Lagos State (HB.355) — Rep. Adamu Tanko.
– Federal College of Education, Oyin Akoko, Ondo State (HB.1600) — Rep. Adamu Tanko.
– Federal College of Education, Suleja, Niger State (HB.1803) — Rep. Adamu Tanko.
– Federal College of Education (Technical), Faskari, Katsina State (HB.1418) — Rep. Adamu Tanko.
– Federal College of Education (Technical), Ogute-Okpella, Edo State (HB.912) — Rep. Adamu Tanko.
2. Committee on Population:
– Repeal and reenactment of the National Identity Management Commission Act (HB.1281) — Rep. Odimayo Okunjimi John.
3. Ad-hoc Committee on the Investigation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON):
– Investigation report on the treatment of Nigerian pilgrims during the 2024 Hajj exercise — Rep. Sada Soli.
BILLS FOR SECOND READING
1. Bill to make the recommendations of the National Judicial Council mandatory for the removal of heads of Nigerian courts (HB.2203) — Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., GCON, and Rep. Marcus Onobun.
2. Establishment of Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State (HB.2118) — Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., GCON, and Rep. Makki Abubakar Yalleman.
3. Establishment of Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State (SB.396) — Rep. Julius Ihonvbere.
4. Establishment of Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Esie/Iludun, Kwara State (HB.723) — Rep. Adesola Samuel Adedayo.
5. Amendment to increase maternity leave period to six months (HB.2105) — Rep. Chike John Okafor.
6. Bill to establish a dedicated fund for sports development (HB.2184) — Rep. James Abiodun Faleke.
7. Establishment of Federal Medical Centre, Obubra, Cross River State (HB.815) — Rep. Irom Michael Etaba.
8. Establishment and regulation of financial and investment analysts (HB.336) — Rep. Whingan Sesi Oluwaseun.
9. Establishment of National Orthopaedic Hospital, Shinkafi, Zamfara State — Rep. Bello Hassan Shinkafi.
10. Establishment of tribunal for resolution of industrial disputes (HB.1572) — Rep. Akiolu Kayode Moshood.
MOTIONS
1. Provision of Electricity to Agoi Ibami Community, Cross River State — Rep. Alex Egbona.
2. Curbing Illegal Felling and Exportation of Forest Wood in Nigeria — Rep. Henry Odianosen Okojie.
3. Need to Regulate Arbitrary Rent Increase and Protect Tenants from Exploitation — Rep. Bassey Akiba.
4. Federal Government Procurement and Leasing of Mechanized Agricultural Machinery to Farmers at Subsidized Rates Nationwide — Rep. Aderemi A. Oseni.
5. Enforcement of the Right of Every Child to Basic Education under the Universal Basic Education Scheme — Rep. Obi Aguocha.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Amendment of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act (HBs.1604 & 1401) — Rep. Abiodun Derin Adesida.
2. Establishment of the National Institute for Cardiovascular Disease Research and Treatment, Kano (HB.868) — Rep. Patrick Umoh.
The House of Representatives remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring legislative openness and citizen engagement. Members of the public, media, and civil society organisations are encouraged to follow proceedings and hold the legislature accountable.
The full Order Paper is here attached.
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.
House Spokesman
