Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – The House of Representatives announces the release of the Order Paper for today’s legislative sitting, in line with its commitment to transparency, open governance, and citizen engagement in the legislative process.
Today’s plenary features a rich agenda reflecting the 10th House’s continuing dedication to responsive lawmaking, institutional strengthening, and effective national oversight.
Highlights of Today’s Legislative Business:
Bills for First Reading:
Four bills will be presented, including:
1. Armed Forces Bill, 2025 – sponsored by Hon. Aminu Balele.
2. National Eye Centre, Ochadamu, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 – Senate.
3. National Eye Centre, Jimeta, Adamawa State Bill, 2025 – Senate.
4. Bitumen Development Commission of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2025 – Senate.
Reports for Presentation:
The House Committee on Health Institutions will lay three reports on proposed amendments to the Federal Medical Centres Act, establishing new centres in Ido (Oyo State), Potiskum (Yobe State), and Damasak (Borno State).
Bills for Second Reading:
The House will debate bills seeking to:
– Include Hospitality and Tourism in the Concurrent Legislative List.
– Amend the Child’s Rights Act, 2003 to provide for home-schooling.
– Establish the Federal Medical Centre, Ifako/Ijaiye, Lagos State.
Motions:
Among motions slated for debate are:
– The Stoppage and Mitigation of Risks Associated with Hazardous Pesticides Across Nigeria – Rep. Clement Jimbo.
– The Need to Resuscitate Moribund Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria – Rep. Akarachi Etinosa Tosan Amadi.
– The Flagrant Abuse of Due Process and Infringement of Local Content Laws by Oil and Gas Companies Operating in Imo State – Rep. Chike Okafor.
Reports for Consideration:
The House will consider several committee reports, including:
– The Nigerian Police Force Pension Board (Establishment) Bill – Committee of the Whole.
– Reports of the Committee on Science and Technology on the establishment of the National Commission for Technology Transfer, Acquisition and Promotion.
– Multiple reports of the Committee on Public Petitions addressing citizens’ grievances relating to oil spill compensation, wrongful dismissals, and enforcement of the Host Communities Development Trust provisions under the Petroleum Industry Act.
Committee Meetings:
Committees scheduled to meet today include Rules and Business, Public Petitions, Ethics and Privileges, and the Ad-hoc Committee on the 2024/2025 Recruitment Exercise into the National Assembly Service Commission.
The Order Paper remains the official guide to plenary proceedings, ensuring legislative order, predictability, and institutional accountability in line with the Standing Orders of the House.
For official updates, follow:
* The Green Chamber Channel: bit.ly/thegreenchamber
* Speaker Abbas’ Channel: bit.ly/speakerabbas
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., mnipr
Spokesman, House of Representatives
