The House of Representatives, at plenary on Thursday, July 9, 2026, read for the third time and passed six strategic reform bills aimed at strengthening Sugar Industry Development, Meteorological Services, Livestock Transformation, Agricultural Research, Aviation and Aerospace Education, and Professional Standards. The bills are: 1. National Sugar Development Council (Amendment) Bill 2. Nigeria Meteorological Agency (Amendment) Bill 3. Grassland and…
The House of Representatives, at Wednesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, advanced key legislative business, considered matters relating to public finance, national security, agricultural development, and public sector reforms, while reinforcing its constitutional oversight responsibilities through the constitution of Ad Hoc and Conference Committees. INAUGURATION OF NEW MEMBER At the commencement of proceedings,…
The House of Representatives, through its Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, setting out a comprehensive legislative agenda centered on governance reforms, education, national security, human rights, scientific innovation, and social development. Today’s proceedings will feature the presentation of new bills for First Reading, the consideration of committee reports, deliberations on bills at…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, outlining the legislative business scheduled for consideration. The Order Paper highlights key items of business expected before the House, including bills, motions and committee reports The full Order Paper for today’s sitting is attached.
Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – The Office of the House Spokesman wishes to clarify the circumstances surrounding the procedural issue that arose during Wednesday’s sitting of the House of Representatives presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON. The clarification follows public commentary regarding a Matter of Urgent Public Importance sponsored by opposition lawmaker,…
The House of Representatives, during plenary on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, passed six Bills aimed at modernising Nigeria’s maritime legal framework, promoting climate-resilient commerce, and strengthening professional regulation across key sectors of the economy. The six bills read for the Third time include: 1. Merchant Shipping Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill (HB. 1592) 2. Climate Resilient Commerce Bill (HB. 2206)…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday reconvened for plenary with a solemn valedictory sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, in honour of the late Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State. The abridged sitting was devoted to paying tribute to the life, service, and legacy of the…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, which features a valedictory session in honour of the late Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State. The sitting is dedicated to paying tribute to the late lawmaker and reflecting on his contributions to the Green…
The AkinỌmỌAkin Constituency Office wishes to inform constituents and the general public that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced its 2026 Recruitment Exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking to build a career in road safety administration, traffic management, and public service. The recruitment exercise is open to suitably qualified candidates across various cadres of the Corps. APPLICATION PERIOD Opening…
As Nigeria enters the month of July, the House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to serving the Nigerian people through responsive lawmaking, diligent oversight, and inclusive representation. We remain dedicated to advancing reforms that strengthen democratic governance, enhance national security, support economic growth, and improve the wellbeing of all Nigerians. We wish every Nigerian a peaceful, productive, and prosperous second…
