The House of Representatives in the week under review received fourteen new legislative proposals aimed at strengthening democratic institutions, improving public sector accountability, advancing economic reforms, and deepening constitutional governance.
The proposals reflect the 10th Assembly’s sustained commitment to responsive lawmaking and strategic legislative interventions designed to address national priorities across security, education, economic growth, institutional reform, and public sector efficiency.
Key Bills Introduced:
* Electoral Act (Amendment) Bills — proposing further reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral framework and democratic processes.
* Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill — aimed at reinforcing sustainable institutional support for improved national policing capacity.
* Public Procurement Act (Amendment) Bill — seeking to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public expenditure management.
* National Blue Economy Growth, Jobs and Credit Guarantee (Establishment) Bill — designed to unlock economic opportunities and stimulate sustainable maritime-sector growth.
* Compulsory, Free, Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill — focused on expanding equitable access to foundational education nationwide.
Other notable proposals include amendments to the National Youth Service Corps Act, Criminal Code Act, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria Act, and the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency Act, alongside constitutional alteration bills aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s governance architecture.
These fourteen proposals reflect a focused legislative effort to modernise legal frameworks, strengthen national institutions, and advance policies that promote inclusive development and improved service delivery for all Nigerians.
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