The Opening Ceremony featured welcome remarks by the House Majority Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, CON, and goodwill messages from esteemed guests including Rt. Hon. Henry Nwawuba; Executive Secretary, National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Dr. Clement Nwankwo; Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC); Rt. Hon. Patricia Etteh, Speaker of the 6th House; Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, Speaker of…
Abuja, FCT | Saturday, July 5, 2025 – The House of Representatives will host the second edition of the *National Assembly Open Week* from *Tuesday, July 8 to Thursday, July 10, 2025*. This event underscores the House’s commitment to open governance, legislative transparency, citizen engagement, and institutional accountability. At the mid-term of the 10th Assembly’s tenure, the Open Week presents…
Abuja, FCT | Saturday, July 5, 2025 – The House of Representatives is pleased to invite stakeholders, civil society organisations, professional bodies, development partners, the media, and the general public to a Public Hearing on the National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB. 2072). The public hearing, which is being hosted by the House Committee on House…
This week, the House of Representatives introduced 13 new bills, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening national institutions, improving public health systems, and expanding access to education and justice. The bills reflect a continued focus on legislative reform, economic development, and citizen-centered service delivery hallmarks of the People’s House Legislative Agenda (2023- 2027). Key Bills Introduced: Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
– Set to Hold Zonal Public Hearings across 12 centres in the six geopolitical zones Abuja, FCT | July 3, 2025 – The House of Representatives has formally presented a comprehensive suite of constitutional alteration bills as part of its ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The compendium, structured along thirteen thematic areas, has been prepared by the…
Abuja, FCT | Thursday, July 3, 2025 – In keeping with its commitment to legislative transparency and public engagement, the House of Representatives is pleased to share the Order Paper outlining the business of the day for Thursday, July 3, 2025. Today’s plenary will feature the presentation of Matters of Urgent Public Importance and Public Petitions, alongside a robust agenda…
At today’s sitting, the House of Representatives deliberated on critical national issues and progressed on several bills and motions aimed at enhancing public safety, institutional development, and social welfare. The House also fulfilled its constitutional duties through the consideration of committee reports and furthered its legislative agenda on responsive representation. Security and Justice The House condemned the renewed attacks by…
Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, July 2, 2025 – In keeping with its commitment to legislative transparency and public engagement, the House of Representatives is pleased to share the Order Paper outlining the business of the day for Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Today’s plenary will feature the presentation of Matters of Urgent Public Importance and Public Petitions, alongside a robust agenda…
Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – In keeping with its commitment to legislative transparency and public engagement, the House of Representatives is pleased to share the Order Paper outlining the business of the day for Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Today’s plenary will feature the presentation of Matters of Urgent Public Importance and Public Petitions, alongside a robust legislative…
Abuja, FCT | Monday, June 30, 2025 – The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers State, chaired by the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, CON, has raised serious queries regarding the ₦1.48 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill presented by the Rivers State Government. The Rivers State delegation appeared before the Committee at a budget defence session…
