It has come to our notice that some media outlets are reporting claims of discrepancies in the salaries of Members of the House of Representatives, suggesting that we received 100% of our July salaries, amounting to N936,979, despite pledging to donate 50% of N600,000 for six months to efforts to ameliorate the conditions of our constituents. We wish to clarify…
The House of Representatives reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the effective oversight and success of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as it initiates the distribution of monthly stipends to students. Recent updates through our oversight mechanisms confirm that NELFUND, under the leadership of Managing Director Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has commenced disbursing N20,000.00 monthly stipends for July to 20,371 students…
Dear Constituents, I want to highlight an important opportunity for our students through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This program, designed by the Federal Government, ensures that no student who desires an education is left behind due to financial constraints. Unfortunately, data shows that applications from the Southwest are low compared to other regions. This is a chance we…
Dear Constituents, As we welcome the month of August, I extend my warmest greetings to you all. May this month bring you and your families abundant blessings, good health, and new opportunities. Let us continue to work together for the prosperity of our community and the betterment of our nation. Best wishes, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr. Member, House of Representatives…
The AkinomoAkin Constituency Office facilitated the distribution of about 500 bags of fertilizers and launched an empowerment program for agricultural entrepreneurs in Ikole and Oye. The event was held simultaneously at the Ikole Local Government Secretariat, Ikole Ekiti, and the Ilupeju Town Hall, Ilupeju Ekiti, on Tuesday. We successfully provided 72 agricultural entrepreneurs with ₦20,000 each, along with bags of…
I just got off a flight into Abuja and, while waiting for my bags at the airport, I saw six other colleagues arriving from different locations across the country. I engaged with one of them, Rep. Chike Okafor, and we shared our experiences of cutting short the recess and our time with family and constituents to return to Abuja for…
Ekiti State National Assembly Caucus Abuja, Nigeria | Monday, July 29, 2024 – The Ekiti State Caucus of the National Assembly is honoured to celebrate the 61st birthday of our distinguished Senate Leader and Leader of the Ekiti State 10th National Assembly Caucus, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, CON. Senator Bamidele’s leadership and commitment have been instrumental in fostering a spirit…
– Speaker Abbas to Host Townhall Engagement with Young Nigerians Abuja, Nigeria | Monday, July 29, 2024 – The House of Representatives wishes to announce that, pursuant to the directive of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., a plenary session has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Honourable Members have been duly summoned from their respective constituencies to…
The House of Representatives extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mazi Afam Josiah Osigwe, SAN, on his election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The Green Chamber also congratulates the nine (9) other national officers of the association and the NBA Representatives to the General Council of the Bar for their respective zones, following their emergence in the…
Abuja, FCT | Thursday, July 18, 2024 – The House of Representatives has passed a multi-partisan resolution, supported by Members across the eight political parties represented in the 10th Assembly, urging calm among Nigerians amidst proposed protests. The resolution calls on proponents of nationwide demonstrations to reconsider street-level actions and engage in constructive dialogue with the government. This resolution follows…
