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 27, 2025.
The Order Paper outlines significant legislative business, including the presentation 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 First Reading
1. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2235) – Sponsored by Rep. Esin Martin Etim & Twenty-Four Others
2. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2236) – Sponsored by Rep. Amadi Akarachi Etinosa
3. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2237) – Sponsored by Rep. Amadi Akarachi Etinosa
4. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2238) – Sponsored by Rep. Bello Hassan Shinkafi
5. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025 – Creation of Additional Local Government Areas, Enugu State (HB. 2217) – Sponsored by Rep. Paul Nnamchi, Rep. Chimaobi Sam Atu & Rep. Nnolim Nnaji
6. Federal Medical Centres, Gwadabawa, Sokoto State (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2241) – Sponsored by Rep. Isa Bello Ambarura
7. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2239) – Sponsored by Rep. Busayo Oluwole Oke
Bills to be Presented for Second Reading
1. Federal University of Education, Zaria (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2229) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, and Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi
2. Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education, Kano (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2232) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, and Rep. Isa Bello Ambarura
3. Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Imo (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2233) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, and Rep. Ikweagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere
4. University of Nigerian Languages, Aba (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HBs. 692 & 1753) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON, and fifteen others
5. National Sports Development Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2184)– Sponsored by Rep. James Abiodun Faleke
6. National Orthopaedic Hospital, Shinkafi, Zamfara State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2159) – Sponsored by Rep. Bello Hassan Shinkafi
7. Orthopaedic Hospital, Yauri, Kebbi State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 – Sponsored by Rep. Garba Umar Uba
Inclusive Governance
8. Reserved Seats for Women in National and State Assemblies Bill, 2025 (HB. 1383) – Sponsored by Rep. Kafilat Ogbara
9. Nationality Law Reform Bill, 2025 (HB. 1763) – Sponsored by Rep. Akin Alabi
10. Inclusion of Youths and Persons with Disabilities in Political Appointments Bill, 2025 (HB. 536) – Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere
Legislature
11. National Assembly Involvement in Treaty Negotiations Bill, 2025 (HB. 1482) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON, & Six Others
12. Independence of Legislative Service Commissions Bill, 2025 (HB. 2196) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON, & Six Others
13. Autonomy of State Houses of Assembly over Local Governments Bill, 2025 (HB. 1580) – Sponsored by Rep. Adewale Hammed
Judicial Reforms
14. Timelines for Justice Administration Bill, 2025 (HB. 618) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON, & Six Others
15. Increase in Number of Supreme Court & Court of Appeal Justices Bill, 2025 (HB. 682) – Sponsored by Rep. Bello Kaoje
16. Establishment of Local Government Election Tribunals Bill, 2025 (HB. 1907) – Sponsored by Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun
State Creation
17. Creation of Wan State (North Central) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2180) – Sponsored by Rep. Jeremiah Umaru
18. Creation of Gobir State (Northwest) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2226) – Sponsored by Rep. Bargaja Muhammed & Rep. Isa Bello Ambarura
Strengthening of Institutions
19. Mandatory Periodic Conduct of Census Bill, 2025 (HB. 2058) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON, & Six Others
20. Inclusion of Civil Defence in the Second Schedule Bill, 2025 (HB. 1293) – Sponsored by Rep. Bamidele Salam
Local Government
21. Creation of Bende North LGA & Renaming of Bende South LGA (Abia State) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2231) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CON, & Six Others
22. Creation of Ughievwen LGA (Delta State) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2234) – Sponsored by Rep. Francis E. Waive
23. Creation of Additional LGAs in Enugu State Bill, 2025 (HB. 2217) – Sponsored by Rep. Paul Nnamchi, Rep. Chimaobi Sam Atu & Rep. Nnolim Nnaji
24. Creation of Ideato West LGA (Imo State) Bill, 2025 (HB. 205) – Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere
25. Creation of Moriki LGA (Zamfara State) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2238) – Sponsored by Rep. Bello Hassan Shinkafi
Devolution of Powers
26. Interstate Trade and Commerce Bill, 2025 (HB. 199) – Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere
Electoral Matters
27. Review of Mode of Electing Governors, Deputy Governors & Commissioners Bill, 2025 (HB. 1116) – Sponsored by Rep. O. Kingsley Chinda & Fifty-Nine Others
28. Review of Election Process for LG Chairmen & Vice-Chairmen Bill, 2025 (HB. 1117) – Sponsored by Rep. O. Kingsley Chinda & Fifty-Nine Others
29. Establishment of Office of Prime Minister & President Bill, 2025 (HB. 1115) – Sponsored by Rep. O. Kingsley Chinda & Fifty-Nine Others
30. Transfer of Political Party Regulation to Registrar General Bill, 2025 (HB. TBD) – Sponsored by Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, & Rep. Marcus Onobun
31. Establishment of Pre-Election Tribunals & Suspension Regulation Bill, 2025 (HBs. 1152, 1570, 1583, 1596) – Sponsored by Rep. Igariway Iduma Enwo, Rep. Mansur Manu Soro & Two Others
32. Change of Simple Majority in Presidential & Gubernatorial Elections Bill, 2025 (HB. 877) – Sponsored by Rep. Awaji Inombek Abiante
33. Review of Qualifications for President, Vice President, Governors & Deputy Governors Bill, 2025 (HB. 202) – Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere
Others
34. Timelines for Presentation of Appropriations Bill, 2025 (HB. 1278) – Sponsored by Rep. Ali Isa JC
35. FCT Status in Presidential Elections Bill, 2025 (HB. 869) – Sponsored by Rep. Peter Akpatason
36. Establishment of State Police Force & Amendment of Police Service Commission Bill, 2025 (HB. 871) – Sponsored by Rep. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai
37. General Constitution Amendments Bill, 2025 (HB. 928) – Sponsored by Rep. Alex Egbona
38. Regulation of Waivers for MDAs, Public Companies & Corporations Bill, 2025 (HB. 963) – Sponsored by Rep. Mansur Manu Soro
39. Special Account for Borrowed Funds & Project Reporting Bill, 2025 (HB. 964) – Sponsored by Rep. Mansur Manu Soro
40. Summoning Powers of National & State Assemblies Bill, 2025 (HB. 204) – Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere
41. Comprehensive Compensation in Land Use Act Bill, 2025 (HB. 1808) – Sponsored by Rep. Akintunde Rotimi
42. Amendment of Specific Constitutional Sections Bill, 2025 (HB. 2208) – Sponsored by Rep. Chinedu N. Ogah
Reports to be Considered
1. Bill on Legal Framework for the Establishment of the Training Institutions of the Nigeria Police Force (SB.470)
2. Report of the Committee on Federal Road Safety Commission on a Bill to Amend the FRSC (Establishment) Act
3. Report of the Committee on University Education on Federal University of Technology, Badagry, Lagos State (Establishment) Bill
4. Report on the Ad –hoc Committee on the Investigation of NAHCON and FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board over the shoddy treatment of Nigerian Pilgrims during the 2024 Hajj Exercise (HR.23/07/2024)
Bills for Third Reading
1. Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Obioakpa Orukanam, Akwa Ibom State (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB.675) – Presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (House Leader)
2. Federal College of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Tallase, Gombe State (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB.297) – Presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (House Leader)
3. Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, Oyo State (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB.720) – Presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (House Leader)
4. Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, Kano State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (SB.691) – Presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (House Leader)
5. National Institute for Cardiovascular Disease Research and Treatment, Kano State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.868) – Presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (House Leader)
6. Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (SB.396) – Presented by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (House Leader)
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 is here attached.
Signed
Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.
House Spokesman
