Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – The House of Representatives is pleased to announce the release of the Order Paper for legislative proceedings at the Green Chamber today, in furtherance of its commitment to transparency, legislative efficiency, and institutional accountability.
Today’s plenary will feature the presentation of key reports, the consideration of several significant bills for second and third readings, and the deliberation of motions addressing pressing national issues. The legislative day’s agenda reflects the House’s continued dedication to strengthening governance, reforming key institutions, and safeguarding citizens’ welfare.
Highlights of Today’s Agenda
Reports for Presentation:
1. Committee on Rules and Business – Report on the further review of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives (Eleventh Edition).
2. Committee on Basic Education and Services – Report on the amendment to the Compulsory, Free and Universal Basic Education Act, Cap. N4, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
Bills for Third Reading:
1. Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State (Establishment) Bill.
2. Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano, Kano State (Establishment) Bill.
3. Federal University of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State (Establishment) Bill.
4. Federal University of Technology, Kaduna (Establishment) Bill.
5. Federal University, Biu, Borno State (Establishment) Bill.
Bills for Second Reading:
1. Constitution Alteration Bill to clarify taxation powers among the three tiers of government.
2. Constitution Alteration Bill to prohibit presidential and gubernatorial pardons for corruption-related offences.
3. Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill.
4. Agricultural Research Council (Amendment) Bill for the establishment of the Federal College of Agriculture and Technology, Opialu–Ajapo, Benue State.
5. Federal Medical Centre, Port Harcourt (Establishment) Bill.
6. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill to include private tertiary institutions.
7. Bureau for Insurance of Government Assets (Establishment) Bill.
8. Department of State Services Security Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill.
Motions for Deliberation:
1. Motion to investigate the alleged use of harmful chemicals in frozen food preservation in Nigeria – Rep. Chike Okafor.
2. Motion to address the backlog and ease the issuance of driver’s licences in Nigeria – Rep. Felix Uche Nwaeke.
Reports for Consideration:
The House will also consider several reports from the Committees on Rules and Business, and Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, including bills to establish or amend research and training institutions across various states of the federation.
Committee meetings are also scheduled for the Committees on Rules and Business, Public Petitions, and Ethics and Privileges later in the day.
The Order Paper remains the authoritative guide to the proceedings of the House, ensuring that all legislative business is conducted with clarity, structure, and adherence to parliamentary procedure.
For official updates and daily proceedings, follow the verified Green Chamber channels:
The Green Chamber Channel: bit.ly/thegreenchamber
Speaker Abbas’ Channel: bit.ly/speakerabbas
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., mnipr
Spokesman, House of Representatives
