Dear Honourable Citizens. It’s a pleasure to share with you, Issue 008 of The Green Chamber Weekly, your front-row guide to legislative governance in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. This week, our focal stories highlight bold efforts by the Green Chamber to restore the dignity of lives in our country through robust legislative actions addressing container-laden truck accidents, incessant boat mishaps,…

The House of Representatives extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, President of the Nigerian Senate, as he celebrates his 62nd birthday this Monday. As the third-highest office-holder in the country, Senator Akpabio has consistently exhibited an unwavering commitment to promoting unity, inclusivity, and national development. Senator Akpabio’s remarkable career in public service has…

The Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu-led House Committee on Constitution Review (HCCR) is set to host a one-day National Dialogue on Local Government and Constitution Amendment. This event, in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and with support from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), continues the Committee’s sectoral engagement with various stakeholders on the ongoing…

On Friday, I had the privilege of joining the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu; the House Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius O. Ihonvbere, OON; His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaja Habibat Adubiaro; former Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Rt. Hon. Adeoye Stephen Aribasoye, Speaker of the…

The House of Representatives is monitoring media reports concerning an alleged incident involving Rep. Alex Ikwechegh (APGA, Abia). These reports, which have garnered widespread media coverage and public attention, detail accusations of a physical confrontation with an e-hailing driver, Citizen Stephen Abuwatseya, and the use of threatening language. The 10th Assembly, House of Representatives, takes these allegations very seriously. As…

Abuja, FCT | Friday, October 18, 2024 – The House of Representatives expresses its profound sadness over the passing of Mr. Elijah Olaluyi, a valued member of the House Press Corps, who died at the age of 62 after a brief illness. Mr. Olaluyi, a veteran photojournalist with New Telegraph, passionately covered the activities of the Green Chamber until his…

Today, we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child, a global movement to recognize the rights and potential of our girls. As a representative of the people, I reaffirm my commitment to empowering girls in our community and ensuring they have access to quality education, healthcare, and opportunities for growth. The theme ‘Our Time is Now – Our Rights,…

Abuja, FCT – Saturday, October 5, 2024 – The House of Representatives has expressed its gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for addressing a significant historical oversight by conferring the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD. This action restores the constitutional parity between both chambers…

Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – The House of Representatives wishes to clarify recent reports suggesting that it rejected the National Honour conferred on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, during the 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Intent of the Motion: The motion, sponsored by Rep. Philip Agbese and co-signed by over 200 members, raised concerns about the…

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – The House of Representatives today celebrates an exemplary leader, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the 10th Assembly, on the occasion of his birthday and conferment of a national honour on him. Speaker Abbas has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a nation-builder through his humility, accessibility, and extraordinary capacity for consensus-building. His…