Five Crucial Bills Scale Second Reading, Advance to Committee Stage

At the resumption of plenary for the legislative week, the House of Representatives considered and approved the general principles of five significant Bills, all of which progressed to the Committee Stage for detailed legislative scrutiny.

The Bills collectively seek to strengthen national security, expand healthcare manpower, advance technical and vocational education, and deepen democratic participation across the Federation.

Bills Considered:

• Federal Forestry Guards Training Institute, Ankpa (Establishment) Bill

• Federal Technical College, Nasarawa Burkullu, Zamfara (Establishment) Bill

• Federal School of Nursing and Midwifery, Uturu (Establishment) Bill

• FCT College of Nursing and Midwifery, Gwagwalada (Establishment) Bill

• Constitution Alteration Bill to Reduce the Age for Qualification for Membership of the Senate and Office of the Governor

Status: All five Bills were referred to the relevant House Committees for further legislative action.

Swipe through the flashcards to explore each Bill in detail.