House of Representatives Applauds Victory of Senator Okpebholo and Rep. Idahosa in Edo Governorship Election

Abuja, FCT | Monday, September 23, 2024 – The House of Representatives extends its heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his victory in the just concluded Edo State Governorship Election. The House also congratulates the APC Deputy Governorship candidate, Rep. Dennis Idahosa, who serves as the lawmaker representing Ovia Federal Constituency and Chairman…

As the Green Chamber Resumes: Legislative Focus and Key Priorities

On Tuesday, the 10th Assembly, House of Representatives will resume its weekly plenary sittings following the annual recess, which began in late July. In line with parliamentary tradition, it is expected that the Speaker and presiding officer, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., will deliver an agenda setting speech. Before the recess, the House presented its Performance Report for the First…

Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. Facilitates Land Clearing at FMC Ikole Development

Ikole-Ekiti | Friday, September 20, 2024 – Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. has facilitated the sum of 1.5 Million Naira towards clearing and opening up the land at the newly established Federal Medical Centre, Ikole-Ekiti. This vital step ensures that the management and all stakeholders can assess the full extent of the land, enabling proper planning for the upcoming upgrades to…

Borno Flood: House of Representatives Delegation Visits Maiduguri, Donates ₦110m for Victims’ Support

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, September 16, 2024 – A delegation from the House of Representatives, led by former House Leader, Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, on Tuesday, visited Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to commiserate with the Government and People of the North Eastern State following the devastating floods that affected several communities. The delegation of lawmakers from the House,…

House of Representatives to Reconvene from Recess September 24

– _To Inaugurate PCC Board, Ad-Hoc Committee on Petroleum Industry_ Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, September 11, 2024 – The House of Representatives is set to resume from its annual recess on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00 am. This follows a rescheduling from the original date of September 17, 2024, as communicated to Honourable Members via an internal memo by…

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Lady Deaconess Victoria T. Ojo JP

I joined family, friends, and well-wishers at the Funeral reception of Lady Deaconess Victoria T. Ojo JP (Nee Owolabi Arogbola), Eye Korede of Odo Ayedun Ekiti, and former Commissioner in H.E. Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo’s administration. The dear departed was a beacon of light and held a special place in my heart. We gathered to celebrate her life, legacy, and service…

Addressing Cybersecurity: Goodwill Remarks at Abuja Dialogue and Legislative Focus on National Security

On Tuesday, I delivered goodwill remarks on behalf of the 10th House of Representatives at the Abuja Dialogue on Cybersecurity, organised by the Ngalasi Centre for Cohesion and Development. In my remarks, I emphasised the critical importance of enhancing intelligence gathering and sharing among our security and intelligence agencies. I also highlighted our Legislative Agenda on Improving National Security, and…

House Committee on Healthcare Services Amplifies Concerns Over Current Mpox Epidemic in Nigeria

*Abuja, FCT — Friday, August 16, 2024:* The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Healthcare Services, is amplifying concerns in light of the growing Mpox epidemic currently affecting Nigeria. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently reported a sharp increase in Mpox cases across multiple states. The Centre also stressed the importance of enhanced surveillance, rapid case detection,…

Happy International Youth Day 2024.

To the youth of Ekiti North 1, Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, today we celebrate your boundless energy, creativity, and potential. The theme, “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,” is a reminder of the power you hold in shaping our constituency’s future. Your engagement in the digital world is a key driver of innovation and progress. Together, let’s…