House of Representatives Releases Order Paper for Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Session

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 Tuesday, March 25, 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:

Bills to be Presented for Second Reading:

1. Federal University of Science and Technology Kabo, Kano State (Establishment) Bill, and for Related Matters (SB. 691) (Senate) – Presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, House Leader

Judicial Reforms

2. Bill to make the National Judicial Council’s recommendation mandatory for the removal of Heads of Nigeria Courts – Sponsored by Rep. Abbas Tajudeen & Rep. Marcus Onobun. (HB. 2203)

3. Bill to Establish Ecclesiastical Courts of Appeal – Sponsored by Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive. (HB. 79)

4. Bill to Make the Court of Appeal the Final Appeal Court in Governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly Election Petitions – Sponsored by Rep. Nnamdi Ezechi. (HB. 1212)

5. Bill to Confer Jurisdiction on Federal High Court for Electoral Act Violations – Sponsored by Rep. Muktar Shagaya. (HB. 115)

6. Bill on Transition of Substantive Heads of Courts and Judicial Independence – Sponsored by Rep. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori & Rep. Patrick Umoh. (HBs. 1230 & 1354)

7. Bill on Appointment of Chairman of State & Federal Judicial Service Commissions – Sponsored by Rep. Mansur Manu Soro. (HBs. 1729 & 1730)

8. Bill to Expand the Number of Justices of the Supreme Court – Sponsored by Rep. Patrick Umoh, Rep. Mansur Manu Soro, Rep. Wole Busayo Oke & Rep. Ishaya David Lalu. (HBs. 1569, 1345, 1346 & 1877)

9. Bill on Presumed Resignation of Chief Justice, Justices & Judges – Sponsored by Rep. Afam Ogene. (HB. 1886)

10. Bill to Confer Original Jurisdiction on the Court of Appeal for Matters Relating to Governors and Deputy Governors – Sponsored by Rep. Patrick Umoh. (HB. 1341)

11. Bill to Increase Composition of the Code of Conduct Tribunal – Sponsored by Rep. Shehu Dalhatu. (HB. 1924)

Legislature

12. Bill on Power of Proclamation of New Assembly – Sponsored by Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, Rep. Oluwole Oke & Rep. Ghali Mustapha Tijani. (HBs. 33, 69 & 1309)

13. Bill to Specify the Time for Presentation of Treaties to the National Assembly – Sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. (HB. 619)

14. Bill to Amend Oath-Taking of Members of National & State Assemblies – Sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli. (HB. 1320)

15. Bill to Remove Transitional Law-Making Powers from the Executive – Sponsored by Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase. (HB. 2175)

16. Bill to Establish the FCT House of Assembly – Sponsored by Rep. Sesoo Ikpagher. (HB. 1783)

17. Bill to Regulate Application of International Human Rights Treaties – Sponsored by Rep. Daniel Asama Ago. (HB. 1197)

18. Bill to Provide for Uniform Standards in State House of Assemblies – Sponsored by Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun. (HB. 2170)

Inclusive Governance

19. Bill to Provide Special Seats for Physically Challenged Persons – Sponsored by Rep. Tajudeen Abbas & Rep. Marcus Onobun. (HB. 1931)

20. Bill to Provide Special Seats for Special Interest Groups in the House of Representatives – Sponsored by Rep. Akintunde Rotimi. (HB. 1811)

21. Bill to Ensure Gender Equality in the Federal Character Commission – Sponsored by Rep. Kafilat Ogbara. (HB. 1419)

Security & Policing

22. Bill to Establish State & Local Government Police – Sponsored by Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive & Rep. Akintunde Rotimi. (HBs. 1305 & 1807)

Others

23. Bill to Alter the Constitution to Permit Public Servants to Engage in Healthcare Education, Production, and Services beyond Farming – Sponsored by Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase. (HB. 2176)

24. Bill to Alter the Constitution to Provide for the Recognition and Development of the Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria – Sponsored by Rep. Abbas Tajudeen & Rep. Marcus Onobun. (HB. 1850)

25. Bill to Alter the Constitution to Change the Name of the Auditor-General of the Federation to Auditor-General of the Federal Government – Sponsored by Rep. Mansur Manu Soro. (HB. 1700)

25. Bill to Alter the Constitution to Remove the Restriction on Power and Duties of the Auditor-General of the Federation and States and Provide for Financial Autonomy – Sponsored by Rep. Babajimi Benson. (HB. 1404)

26. Bill to Alter the Constitution to Strengthen the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation and the Auditor-General of a State – Sponsored by Rep. Mutu Nicholas Ebomo. (HB. 260)

Electoral Matters

28. Bill to Alter Section 143(2)(a) & 188(2)(a) of the Constitution – Sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli. (HB. 994)

29. Bill to Establish and Empower the Political Parties Registration and Regulatory Commission – Sponsored by Rep. Aminu Jamo Daura. (HB. 1217)

30. Bill to Conduct All General Elections on the Same Date – Sponsored by Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere & 34 Others. (HBs. 1306 & 1514)

31. Bill to Provide for Compulsory Resignation of Political Party Executives Seeking Elective Offices – Sponsored by Rep. Mansur Manu Soro. (HB. 1381)

32. Bill to Ensure Election Petitions are Resolved Before Swearing-In – Sponsored by Rep. Mansur Manu Soro & Five Others. (HB. 1154)

33. Bill to Grant INEC Power to Conduct Local Government Elections – Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere & 24 Others. (HB. 1649)

34. Bill to Regulate Election Timelines – Sponsored by Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun. (HB. 2166)

35. Bill to Require Official Resignation from Political Party before Defection – Sponsored by Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun. (HBs. 2167 & 2183)

36. Bill to Extend Court of Appeal’s Original Jurisdiction for Governorship Election Petitions – Sponsored by Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun. (HB. 2168)

37. Bill to Allow National Assembly to Amend Election Tribunal Timelines – Sponsored by Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun. (HB. 2169)

38. Bill to Remove References to Governorship Election Tribunal in Section 285 – Sponsored by Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun. (HB. 2173)

39. Bill to Establish National Local Government Electoral Commission – Sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu & Six Others. (HB. 2122)

40. Bill to Transfer Local Government Elections from State Electoral Commissions to INEC – Sponsored by Rep. Akin Alabi. (HB. 1761)

Reports to be Presented

1. Report on a Bill to Repeal the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2007 and Establish a National Identity Database – Presented by Rep. Odimayo Okunjimi John. (HB. 1281)

2. Report on a Bill to Establish the National Youths Welfare Scheme Fund – Presented by Rep. Martins Etim Esin. (HB. 04)

3. Report on the Investigation of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board – Presented by Rep. Sada Soli. (HR. 23/07/2024)

Reports to be Considered

1. Bill to Establish Federal University of Agriculture, Obioakpa, Akwa Ibom State – Presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere. (SB. 720)

2. Report of the Committee on Federal Road Safety Commission on Amending the FRSC Act – Presented by Rep. Abiodun Derin Adesida

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 for today’s Session and Notice Paper (for the Week) are here attached.

Signed

Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr.

House Spokesman