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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
I was devastated to learn of the passing of Oluwadamilola Fatimat Agbaje. A bright light has gone dim far too soon. Damilola was not just a mentee; she was a model of excellence, humility, purpose, and promise. Her life was a beacon of what is possible when talent meets discipline and vision is guided by values. She held the promise…
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…
Abuja, FCT | Sunday, July 13, 2025 – The House of Representatives has received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (2015 – 2023). Former President Buhari was a towering figure in Nigeria’s history, having served both as Military Head of…
Dear Citizens. As part of its commitment to inclusive and participatory governance, the House Committee on Constitution Review (HCCR) is set to hold Zonal and National Public Hearings on the ongoing review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended). The hearings will take place across 12 designated centres in the six geopolitical zones, beginning with…
Day Three of the National Assembly Open Week 2025, hosted by the House of Representatives, placed a strategic spotlight on citizen engagement in economic reforms and youth participation in governance, two critical pillars in advancing democratic development and promoting inclusive national progress. The day commenced with an interactive dialogue on the economy and citizen participation, chaired by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere,…
