House Adopts Two Matters of Urgent Public Importance and Two Crucial Motions at Plenary At Tuesday’s plenary, the House of Representatives recorded a highly productive legislative day, adopting four motions, including two Matters of Urgent Public Importance centred on national security, cultural governance, and community resilience. The House, in a Matter of Urgent Public Importance, expressed deep concern over the…
House Passes Six Bills Advancing Healthcare Access, Strengthening Health Institutions, and Expanding Agricultural Education The House of Representatives, at Tuesday’s plenary, passed six significant Bills aimed at expanding access to healthcare services, improving health training institutions, and enhancing agricultural education across the country. Healthcare and Medical Institutions 1. Federal Medical Centre, Elelele Alimini, Rivers State (Establishmentn) Bill 2. Federal Medical…
The House of Representatives announces the release of the Order Paper for today’s sitting, presenting a comprehensive agenda that reflects the chamber’s continued commitment to institutional strengthening, sectoral development, and responsive governance. Proceedings will commence with the traditional preliminaries of petitions, announcements, and matters of urgent public importance, before the House transitions into the core of its legislative business. A…
The House of Representatives adopted six consequential motions, advancing interventions across defence infrastructure, emergency healthcare, national security, water resources, food production, and digital pharmaceutical regulation. Each motion reflects the Parliament’s commitment to safeguarding citizens, strengthening public services, and enhancing national development. MOTIONS ADOPTED: • Armed Forces Physical & Health School: House urges immediate release of funds and commencement of activities…
Today, I join the Ekiti National Assembly Caucus, the good people of Ekiti South Senatorial District, and many well-wishers across our state and nation in celebrating an outstanding leader and proud ambassador of Ekiti values, Distinguished Senator Yemi Adaramodu. Your integrity, service, and commitment to our people continue to inspire those who believe in leadership that truly puts citizens first.…
House Acts on Critical National Issues: Proactive Measures Across Infrastructure, Education, Health, Tax, and Environment At Thursday’s plenary, the House of Representatives adopted five Matters of Urgent Public Importance, reflecting its proactive and efficient approach to service delivery. FCT Infrastructure: Seeks inquiry into recurring waste management failures and chronic streetlight malfunctions. Education: Directs an immediate suspension of the 2026 WASSCE…
This week, Members of the House of Representatives introduced several important bills aimed at strengthening governance, improving service delivery, and modernising key sectors of the economy. Key Bills Introduced: • Cannabis (Medical, Industrial and Control) Bill, 2025 (HB.2605) • Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2607) • Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2579) • Public Enterprises (Privatisation…
This week, Members of the House of Representatives introduced several important bills aimed at strengthening governance, improving service delivery, and modernising key sectors of the economy. Key Bills Introduced: • Cannabis (Medical, Industrial and Control) Bill, 2025 (HB.2605) • Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2607) • Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2579) • Public Enterprises (Privatisation…
At Thursday’s plenary, the House of Representatives adopted five Matters of Urgent Public Importance, reflecting its proactive and efficient approach to service delivery. FCT Infrastructure: Seeks inquiry into recurring waste management failures and chronic streetlight malfunctions. Education: Directs an immediate suspension of the 2026 WASSCE CBE Policy rollout pending readiness of schools and ICT infrastructure. Healthcare: Mandates a full audit…
The House of Representatives, during its sitting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, successfully debated the general principles of six critical bills. Following deliberations, all six legislative proposals were read for a second time and referred to the relevant Standing Committees for detailed scrutiny and further legislative action. The bills…
