#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 A key segment of Wednesday’s sitting at the House of Representatives was devoted to motions sponsored by Honourable Members, leading to the adoption of important resolutions addressing legislative procedure, national transport development, and public safety infrastructure. The key resolutions are: 1. Polytechnic Education: The House re-committed the Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the National…

#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The House of Representatives on Wednesday recorded further legislative progress as two important bills were read the Third Time and passed, advancing reforms in Nigeria’s electoral framework and strengthening specialised healthcare infrastructure. The House passed a Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2026 to expressly prohibit dual party membership, prescribe penalties for…

#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced two important legislative proposals as they scaled Second Reading, marking further progress in the development of Nigeria’s regulatory and economic framework. Among the bills debated was the Bitumen Development Commission of Nigeria Bill, which seeks to establish a legal and institutional framework to promote research, investment, exploration, production,…

#PlenaryHighlights: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 The House of Representatives at plenary adopted key Matters of Urgent Public Importance, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding lives, strengthening national security architecture, and responding swiftly to emerging security threats across the federation. The House initiated urgent interventions in the following areas: 1. Forest security operations in Ekiti North 1: Rising cases of kidnappings, killings,…

Today, during plenary, on the instruction of the House Leadership, I was directed to serve as Acting Deputy Chief Whip for today, March 11, 2026. This is a routine parliamentary practice whenever members of the leadership are unavoidably absent due to other official engagements. Such responsibility is typically entrusted to parliamentarians who possess a firm grasp of House rules, procedures,…

The House of Representatives resumed its weekly sittings on Tuesday, formally continuing the 2026 legislative calendar after a three-week adjournment. Presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the session combined important executive business with the solemn parliamentary tradition of remembrance. At the commencement of proceedings, the Speaker read a formal communication from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

Abuja, FCT | Sunday, March 8, 2026 – The House of Representatives joins Nigerians and the global community in marking International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, while reaffirming our commitment to strengthening legislative and institutional measures that promote the rights, inclusion, and advancement of women and girls across Nigeria. Observed annually on March 8, International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to…

Abuja, FCT | Saturday, March 7, 2026 – The House of Representatives has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Sir Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, PhD, KSC, Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Sir Dunkwu passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the age of 54.…