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…
The House of Representatives resumed its weekly sittings for the new legislative year on Tuesday on a solemn and reflective note. The plenary was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, who welcomed Honourable Members to the 2026 legislative year and urged a renewed commitment to unity, discipline, and legislative excellence. Following key announcements,…
Abuja, Nigeria | Sunday, January 25,2026 — The House of Representatives has taken note of media reports claiming that the Minority Caucus constituted an ad hoc committee on Friday, January 2, 2026, to further examine the recently enacted tax laws, and that the said body has reportedly submitted an interim report. While the House recognises the legitimate role of the…
She has been my first teacher, my moral compass, and my anchor through life. She, together with my late father, instilled in me enduring values and she has been my earliest and most consistent model of the Christian faith. One of my clearest childhood memories of her intentional approach to parenting dates back to when I was about ten years…
Abuja, FCT | Thursday, January 15, 2026 – The House of Representatives joins all Nigerians in profound appreciation of the officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces, and solemn remembrance of those who have paid the supreme price in defence of our nation’s peace, unity, and sovereignty. On this Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, the House honours the…
Just the other day, I took my children to visit a government office. While there, we encountered protesters from a well-known civic movement. I made sure we listened attentively to their agitations and then engaged them in a calm debate about some of the key changes unfolding in Nigeria. I argued that under the current dispensation, Nigeria has undergone a…
Abuja, FCT | Saturday, January 3, 2026 — The House of Representatives, under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has released the four tax reform Acts duly signed into law by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, to Nigerians for public record, verification, and…
Dear Esteemed Constituents of Ekiti North 1 Federal Constituency, As we step into a new year, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all for your unwavering support, trust, and cooperation throughout the past year. Your resilience, patience, and commitment to the progress of our constituency continue to inspire our collective work. The year ahead presents us with renewed hope,…
Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – The House of Representatives warmly extends New Year greetings to all Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora as the nation steps into the year 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose, shared responsibility, and confidence in the future of our country. The dawn of a new year presents a timely opportunity…
