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…
I had the honour of receiving in audience Dr. Adesiji Gbade-Alabi, Chief Operating Officer of CBC Group, who is also my old classmate and one of my successors in office as Chairman of the King’s College Old Boys’ Association Class of 1997. It was a pleasure to reconnect, reflect on the shared values instilled by our dear alma mater, and…
The House of Representatives is set to deliberate on a range of critical legislative matters in today’s plenary session, as outlined in the Order Paper. The agenda includes key bills, motions, and committee reports that reflect the House’s commitment to effective governance and national development. Among the key matters for consideration is the presentation of the Conference Committee Report on…
I was delighted to participate in today’s plenary session, which featured an in-depth and illuminating debate on the Executive Tax Bills. The discussions underscored the critical role of tax policy in fostering economic growth, enhancing revenue generation, and ensuring fiscal sustainability. I commend the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, for his exemplary leadership in presiding over the session…
I was greatly devastated upon receiving the heartbreaking news of the passing of Tosin Adewumi. It is difficult to put into words the depth of pain and loss I feel. Tosin was more than a dedicated legislative aide at the AkinỌmỌAkin Constituency Office – he was fiercely loyal, unwaveringly committed, and one of the earliest young people to believe in…
The ranks of the Majority Caucus in the 10th House of Representatives were strengthened on Tuesday with the defection of an opposition lawmaker, Rep. Amos Gwamna Magaji, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker’s decision was announced by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, during plenary, when he read a letter from Rep. Magaji notifying the House of his resignation…
