Committees in Nigeria’s House of Representatives Chaired by Presiding Officers

The Nigeria House of Representatives, in the exercise of its constitutional mandate of lawmaking and oversight, operates through various committees. These may be Special Committees, Standing Committees, Ad Hoc Committees, or plenary-based Committees. While these committees are usually chaired by Honourable Members, some are unique because they are chaired only by the Presiding Officers of the House, namely the Speaker…

Public Service Advisory: Continuous Voter Registration (CVR)

Honourable Citizens, INEC has commenced the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Eligible Nigerians can now register, update, or transfer their voter details. Online pre-registration: Started Monday, August 18, 2025 In-person registration: From Monday, August 25, 2025 at INEC offices nationwide Your participation strengthens democracy. Act now. Spread the word! More details in the flashcards. Jointly Signed: Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun…

Documents Typically Laid by Honourable Members before the House of Representatives

In the House of Representatives, laying a document on the Table signifies its formal entry into the official records of the House. This could be: 1. A public petition from citizens or groups seeking the intervention of Parliament. 2. A committee report containing the findings and recommendations of a House Committee on a bill or motion. 3. A news publication…

BASELESS ALLEGATIONS CANNOT SUBSTITUTE ACCOUNTABILITY: REP. AUYO SHOULD SUBSTANTIATE HIS CLAIMS

Abuja, FCT | Friday, August 15, 2025 – The House of Representatives has taken note of a viral video in which Rep. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, Member representing Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, alleged that Members of the House receive payments to sponsor Motions, Bills, and Petitions. These allegations are unsubstantiated and, if left unclarified, risk…

85 New Bills Introduced

In a robust legislative week, the House of Representatives introduced 85 new bills; marking a significant stride toward institutional reform, economic integrity, and rights-based governance. These fresh proposals address critical national priorities such as anti-corruption, criminal justice reform, and security sector accountability. Notably, the new Constitution Amendment Bills reflect the House’s sustained push for restructuring, federal inclusivity, and constitutional evolution.…

House Inaugurates Committees on Regional Development Commissions to Advance Equity, Grassroots Development

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – The House of Representatives has inaugurated its Standing Committees on the South-South, South-West, and North-Central Development Commissions, completing the oversight framework for all six geo-political Regional Development Commissions across the country. The inauguration, held at the National Assembly Complex and presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, CFR, on…

House Invites Stakeholders and Citizens to Public Hearing on FCT Lower Courts (Establishment) Bill

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – The House of Representatives invites members of the judiciary, civil society organisations, citizens, and other critical stakeholders to a Public Hearing on the proposed legislation for the establishment of Lower Courts within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Public Hearing, convened by the House Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Judiciary,…

House of Representatives Resumes Plenary, Shares Agenda for July 22, 2025 Sitting

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – The House of Representatives is pleased to share its agenda for resumed legislative business this Tuesday, July 22, 2025, as contained in the Order Paper released by the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Rep. Francis Waive. The day’s proceedings reaffirm the commitment of the 10th House to delivering…

Zonal Public Hearings on Constitution Review Happening This Weekend

Honourable Citizen, Check out the details on date, time and venue for your State/Zone in the attached slides. Remember to download the Compendium of 86 Constitution Alteration Bills for engagement at bit.ly/HCCRCompendium and come prepared to share informed perspectives. The People have the Power! Make your voice count in this critical nation-building effort.

House of Representatives Reschedules Plenary to July 22

Abuja, FCT | Monday, July 14, 2025 – The House of Representatives has rescheduled its plenary resumption to Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in honour of Former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. All legislative activities are suspended until the new date, as jointly directed by the President of the Senate and Speaker of the…