The House of Representatives, at plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON., advanced key legislative and oversight actions across security, public health, electoral compliance, and inclusive governance. The session underscored its sustained commitment to national stability and institutional accountability.

In furtherance of inclusive governance, Members emphasised the urgency of passing the Special Seats for Women Bill, noting its importance to democratic legitimacy and national development. The House also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to comply with the judgment of the Court of Appeal by conducting elections in the restored Ukum II (Afia) State Constituency of Benue State, while extending this directive to other affected constituencies.

On security, the House urged the Chief of Defence Staff and relevant agencies to establish a permanent security outpost in Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State. It further called for urgent federal intervention to address the persistent killings, kidnappings, and insecurity in Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency of Kaduna State.

In the exercise of its representative and oversight mandates, the House received three petitions from citizens as well as twelve reports from the Committee on Public Petitions, reaffirming its commitment to addressing public grievances through established legislative processes.

On legislative business, a Bill seeking to establish the National Institute for Public Health and Infectious Diseases, alongside three others, passed Second Reading. The House also constituted a Conference Committee on the Bill for the establishment of the Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, with Rep. Felix Nwaeke (APC, Rivers) appointed Chairman to harmonise positions between both Chambers of the National Assembly.