The House of Representatives, at its plenary on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, considered a wide range of legislative, oversight, and policy matters, with particular focus on national security, public accountability, economic reform, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation.
Responding to growing security concerns across the country, the House adopted resolutions calling for urgent action to secure schools and places of worship, enhance security deployment to curb recurring bandit attacks in the North-West, and provide immediate security and humanitarian intervention in communities affected by the Bauchi farmer-herder crisis. The House also resolved to summon the Ministers of Defence and Finance, the National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Directors-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA) to account for funds appropriated and disbursed for security operations in affected regions.
Members further demanded a full investigation into the Itakpe–Warri train mishap and adequate compensation for affected passengers. In addition, the House resolved to probe alleged irregularities in copyright administration and engage relevant stakeholders to strengthen transparency and accountability in the sector. The House also adopted a resolution seeking the rehabilitation of the Imo–Anambra Highway, including the installation of high-intensity solar street lights to improve safety and connectivity along the corridor.
On the legislative front, the House passed the Federal College of Agriculture, Kagarko (Establishment) Bill and advanced key economic, financial, and public health reform Bills to the Committee Stage. These include proposals to mainstream the digital economy across trade, investment and industry, provide for sustainable finance in banks and other financial institutions, and protect the rights and dignity of persons affected by tuberculosis while preventing TB-based discrimination. The House also considered and adopted Committee recommendations on the Chartered Institute of Mortgage Bankers and Brokers of Nigeria (CIMBBN) (Establishment) Bill, alongside seven other legislative reports aimed at strengthening sectoral regulation and institutional development.
As part of its oversight responsibilities, the House received reports from the Public Accounts Committee on the Federal Government Consolidated Financial Statements for 2020 and on issues of non-compliance and internal control weaknesses in the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET), reinforcing Parliament’s commitment to fiscal accountability and transparency. The House also received a report on the West African Gas Pipeline Project Act (Amendment) Bill for further legislative consideration.
Earlier in the sitting, the House received a delegation from the United Kingdom House of Commons, underscoring ongoing parliamentary engagement and cooperation between both legislatures.
The proceedings highlights the House’s continued commitment to responsive lawmaking, effective oversight, national security, institutional accountability, and policies aimed at improving the lives and livelihoods of Nigerians.
