The House of Representatives, during plenary on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, passed six Bills aimed at modernising Nigeria’s maritime legal framework, promoting climate-resilient commerce, and strengthening professional regulation across key sectors of the economy. The six bills read for the Third time include: 1. Merchant Shipping Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill (HB. 1592) 2. Climate Resilient Commerce Bill (HB. 2206)…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday reconvened for plenary with a solemn valedictory sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, in honour of the late Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State. The abridged sitting was devoted to paying tribute to the life, service, and legacy of the…
The House of Representatives, through the Committee on Rules and Business, has released the Order Paper for today’s plenary, which features a valedictory session in honour of the late Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, who represented Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State. The sitting is dedicated to paying tribute to the late lawmaker and reflecting on his contributions to the Green…
Five Crucial Bills Scale Second Reading, Advance to Committee Stage At the resumption of plenary for the legislative week, the House of Representatives considered and approved the general principles of five significant Bills, all of which progressed to the Committee Stage for detailed legislative scrutiny. The Bills collectively seek to strengthen national security, expand healthcare manpower, advance technical and vocational…
Ikole-Ekiti | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – The AỌA Constituency Office is pleased to announce a dedicated Empowerment Week for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) across Ekiti North 1 Federal Constituency. The four-day programme runs from Wednesday, September 17, to Saturday, September 20, 2025, featuring a series of impactful interventions designed to support and uplift members of our disability community. This…
On this day, 15 years ago — March 6, 2011 — the Government of Ekiti State launched a new identity. This milestone was the result of the hard work and dedication of many great Ekiti sons and daughters, under the leadership of the late former Deputy Governor, *H.E. Funmi Olayinka* (of blessed memory). I am proud to have played a…
#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 The House of Representatives today addressed four urgent national matters, spanning disability inclusion, public health emergency, and security. All motions were adopted and referred to relevant Committees for legislative oversight. 1. Commemorating International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) The House calls on the Federal Government to fully implement the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities…
The House of Representatives has released the Order Paper for its plenary session scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025. The session will feature key legislative activities, including the presentation of bills, motions, committee reports, and considerations of critical national issues. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE ORDER PAPER PRESENTATION OF BILLS (FIRST READING) 1. Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2149) – Sponsored…
H.E. Governor Biodun Oyebanji has appointed Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, Jr., representing Ekiti North 1 (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency, as the Chairman of the Ekiti State Para Athletics Association, with a mandate to develop the state’s potential in para athletics. The appointment, conveyed late last year via a letter from Dr. Olusola Osetoba, Technical Adviser to the Governor on Sports Development, underscores…
To God Be the Glory! Yesterday, we successfully commissioned the Oba D.B. Ogunsakin Memorial Satellite Campus in Ayedun-Ekiti, a monumental step in advancing educational infrastructure within our constituency. The commissioning was performed by HRM Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, Ajiboyede III, the Olojudo of Ido-Ekiti and Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to our…
