House Passes Federal Polytechnic Act (Amendment) Bill and Factoring Bill to Enhance Domestic and International Trade

#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 The House of Representatives has passed two significant legislative proposals at Third Reading, marking the final stage of consideration for both bills. Among the bills passed was the Federal Polytechnic Act (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to review and strengthen the functions of polytechnics in Nigeria, enhancing their capacity to deliver technical and vocational education in…

Earlier today, I held an extensive and productive meeting with Dr. Paul Adara Adiwu, a senior bureaucrat in the Office of the Clerk, House of Representatives, alongside my Senior Legislative Aide (Legislative), Kehinde Adesanwo, Esq. As part of my constitutional responsibility as a Representative, lawmaking remains central to my mandate, demanding rigour, precision, and sustained engagement with diverse stakeholders. Our…

Cross Carpeting: YPP Loses Lone Seat in 10th Assembly as Seventeen Lawmakers Announce New Party Alignments

During plenary proceedings on March 11 and 12, 2026, the House of Representatives formally received notification of a fresh wave of partisan realignments. Seventeen Members announced their defection from their respective political parties to new platforms, citing leadership crises and internal divisions within the parties that sponsored their election to the House. A development that brings the total number of…

#CommitteeWatch: Strengthening Oversight

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the House of Representatives constituted an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the establishment, funding, and operations of the Museum of West African Arts, Benin City. Chairman: Rep. Olumide Osoba (APC, Ogun) This move reinforces the House’s commitment to robust oversight, safeguarding public investments, and ensuring national cultural projects deliver real value.

On Friday, I was honoured to participate in a Campus Leadership and Civic Engagement event hosted in Ekiti State by the Center for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) through its Media in National Elections (MiNE) Project, with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy. The event brought together student unions, campus leaders, and student groups from across the state for an…

AkinỌmỌAkin Appreciates Royal Fathers, Leaders, Constituents for Successful 3rd Aare Afolabi Ogunlayi Ramadan Lecture

On Saturday, the AOA Constituency Office was honoured to host our revered royal fathers, respected religious leaders, scholars, community leaders, and constituents at the 3rd Annual Aare Afolabi Ogunlayi Ramadan Lecture, held in Oke Ayedun, Ajoni LCDA, Ekiti State. Now in its third edition, the lecture continues to serve as a town hall gathering for Muslim constituents, and as an…

House Considers Matters of Urgent Public Importance on Security, Education, and Public Health

#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 During Thursday’s plenary, the House of Representatives considered several Matters of Urgent Public Importance raised by Honourable Members, drawing national attention to pressing concerns relating to insecurity, higher education administration, and emerging public health risks. Following deliberations, the House adopted key resolutions aimed at strengthening government response and protecting affected communities. Benue Insecurity and Border…

House Considers Key Motions on Boundary Security, Public Health Preparedness, Military Welfare, and Tax Administration

#PlenaryHighlights: Thursday, March 12, 2026 During Thursday’s legislative proceedings, the House of Representatives considered a series of motions on notice sponsored by Honourable Members, drawing attention to critical governance issues spanning territorial security, public safety preparedness, welfare of military personnel, and administrative efficiency within the nation’s tax system. The key motions include: Territorial Status of Eba Island The House is…

#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The House of Representatives continued its legislative business with proceedings covering petitions from citizens, urgent security interventions, consideration of key bills, and oversight actions aimed at strengthening national institutions and infrastructure development. During the sitting, the House received two petitions from aggrieved citizens seeking legislative intervention on matters affecting their rights and interests, in line with parliamentary procedure. Lawmakers also…