The House of Representatives has rolled out its three-year legislative performance scorecard, with a total of 2,747 bills introduced and 363 passed since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023
The House of Representatives has introduced a total of 2,747 bills and passed 363 since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, according to its three-year legislative performance report.
The figures were unveiled on Monday during a media briefing at the National Assembly by the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi, alongside the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive, as part of activities marking the third legislative session of the 10th House.
The lawmakers said the scorecard reflected the House’s legislative output over the past three years, with private members sponsoring the overwhelming majority of the bills introduced.
A breakdown of the report showed that 1,351 bills were introduced during the first legislative session, comprising 12 executive bills, 1,336 private member bills and three Senate bills. Of the total, 89 bills were passed.
During the second legislative session, the House introduced 912 bills, including 14 executive bills, 868 private member bills and 30 Senate bills, while 148 bills received passage.
The third legislative session recorded 484 new bills, made up of 31 executive bills, 391 private member bills and 62 Senate bills. A total of 126 bills were passed during the period.
The cumulative report indicated that 1,782 bills are currently awaiting second reading, while 323 have been referred to standing committees for further legislative action. Another 185 bills are awaiting consideration, 89 bills were consolidated during the legislative process, and five were negatived.
Speaking on other aspects of the House’s activities, Waive said lawmakers continued to utilise motions to respond to pressing national issues.
He said, ” total of 220 motions were presented between June 2025 and June 2026, with 192 referred to standing committees and 28 assigned to ad hoc committees for further action.”
According to him, 121 of the motions were admitted as matters of urgent public importance during the period.
On citizens’ engagement, Waive disclosed that the House considered 48 public petitions during the third legislative session.
He said the petitions formed “part of constitutional oversight responsibilities and efforts to provide citizens with avenues for seeking legislative intervention.”
The House leadership said the performance figures underscored the productivity of the 10th House of Representatives and reflected lawmakers’ commitment to lawmaking, effective oversight and addressing issues affecting Nigerians.
The 10th House of Representatives, inaugurated on June 13, 2023, has consistently pursued an ambitious legislative agenda centred on constitutional amendment, electoral reforms, national security, economic growth, social welfare and strengthened oversight of Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Since its inauguration, the House has processed several major executive bills, including annual Appropriation Bills, tax reform measures and amendments to key economic and governance laws, while also recording a significant rise in private member-sponsored legislation, reflecting increased legislative participation by members.
