As we continue the review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Committee commenced a two-day retreat today with the objective of reviewing the bills under consideration, engaging in meaningful discourse, and strategically planning to fulfill our constitutional mandate. With over 200 amendment bills under review, the Committee will focus on streamlining these proposals across various thematic areas to facilitate…
This week, the House of Representatives took decisive action by establishing two key Adhoc Committees to address critical national issues. These Committees have been mandated to provide crucial insights and propose actionable solutions to the ongoing challenges. – Adhoc Committee to Investigate the Osun Local Councils’ Crisis – Adhoc Committee to Investigate Allegations of Funding for Boko Haram and Other…
The House of Representatives has made public the Order Paper for today’s plenary session, outlining the key legislative activities set for deliberation. The agenda reflects the House’s ongoing commitment to enacting laws and addressing matters of national importance. Today’s session will feature the presentation of petitions, discussions on matters of urgent public importance, and personal explanations before proceeding to the…
The House of Representatives is deeply saddened by the passing of Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, a towering statesman, fearless advocate for justice, and an unwavering champion for the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole. His death at the age of 97 marks the end of an era of courageous leadership and principled…
The House of Representatives has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary session, outlining key legislative activities scheduled for consideration. The House will entertain Petitions, Matters of Urgent Public Importance, and Personal Explanations before proceeding to the presentation of bills. Highlights of the Legislative Agenda for Today: 1. *Presentation of Bills* – Several bills will undergo their First Reading, including:…
This week, 12 new bills were introduced on the floor of the Green Chamber, covering key areas of the People’s House Legislative Agenda, including economic growth, law reform, and security. The proposed pieces of legislation aim to enhance revenue generation, strengthen national infrastructure, and improve Nigeria’s policing framework, road safety, and public safety measures. Members of the House of Representatives…
The House of Representatives deeply mourns the passing of Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, esteemed leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere. His demise marks the end of an era and the loss of a true nationalist and elder statesman whose lifelong service to the country will never be forgotten. Chief Adebanjo’s contributions to Nigeria’s political landscape were monumental. A distinguished…
On Monday, we successfully distributed an additional 60 laptops to students in Ekiti North 1, Ikole/Oye Federal Constituency, marking the second phase of our ongoing laptop distribution initiative. This follows the first phase, where we had previously distributed 50 laptops, bringing the total so far to 110. Our approach has been deliberate and inclusive—ensuring that at least one student from…
On Sunday, I had the honour of attending the Thanksgiving Mass at St. Martin’s Catholic Church, Isan-Ekiti, to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Excellency, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi. During the homily, Bishop Felix Ajakaiye referenced a powerful quote from Edmund Burke’s Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790): “He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our…
The House of Representatives has in exercise of its constitutional mandate, passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, totaling N54,990,165,355,396 Trillion Naira, for the year ending 31st December, 2025. The passage of the ‘Appropriation Bill, 2025,’ followed a comprehensive review and consideration of the report presented by Rep. Abubakar Kabir Abubakar (APC, Kano), Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, at Thursday’s…
