Democracy Day: House of Representatives congratulates Nigerians on Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

Abuja, Nigeria | Wednesday, June 12, 2024 – The House of Representatives warmly congratulates H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Nigerians across the world, on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day and Silver Jubilee of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic (1999 – present). As we mark this significant milestone in our journey towards sustainable democracy, economic…

House of Representatives announces minor changes to Leadership of Committees

– Rep. Jibrin to Chair House Committee on Housing & Habitat – Rep Oke Chairs House Foreign Affairs Committee Abuja-FCT | Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – The House of Representatives has made minor changes to the Leadership of some of its Standing Committees, to strengthen oversight and ensure greater effectiveness. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Abbas Tajudeen,…

Rep. Akin Rotimi Felicitates 7th Assembly, Ekiti State House of Assembly on First Anniversary

Abuja | Thursday, June 6, 2024 – I congratulate the Leadership and Members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly ( 7th Assembly) as they commemorate their First Legislative Year. This milestone marks a year of dedicated legislative service and unwavering commitment to the development and progress of Ekiti State. Similarly, I send special greetings to the Distinguished Representatives from…

Minimum Wage Dispute: House of Representatives Welcomes Suspension of Strike, Restates Commitment to Remain Responsive

Abuja – FCT | Tuesday, June 4, 2024 – The House of Representatives acknowledges the recent industrial action undertaken by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) due to the breakdown in negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The People’s House is pleased to note that the strike action has been suspended for one week;…

History made as ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ is sung for the first time following its re – adoption

Abuja, Nigeria – May 29, 2024: In a historic moment for the country, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’ was on Wednesday, at a Joint Session of the National Assembly, sung for the first time, since its re-adoption as the official National Anthem. This monumental event which had President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in attendance, follows the passage of the bill by the…

National Assembly moves to mediate between Federal Government, Labour to avert strike action

Abuja, FCT | June 2, 2024 – The National Assembly acknowledges the announcement by Organised Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), to commence an indefinite strike action from Monday, June 3, 2024, nationwide. The decision followed the deadlock between the Federal Government and the Labour Unions in agreeing on a new national minimum wage…