Jokpa Mudia Erusiafe, Author at Parliament Reports

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

Nigeria: Budgeting from the gender and inclusion lens | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 9, 20256 min

As lawmakers round up scrutiny of the 2025 budget proposal, prioritizing gender and social inclusion in resource allocation is key to promoting inclusivity and equitable development. Budget defence by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) serves as a critical platform for lawmakers to carefully scrutinize details of the budget proposal laid by the president. This process ensures that public funds are not only allocated judiciousy but also distributed equitably to address the needs of all Nigerians,...

National Assembly Politics Spotlight

For females, youths and the marginalised: What to watch for in 2025 | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJanuary 14, 20254 min

2025 promises significant legislative interventions affecting the lives of women, youth, and marginalised communities. As the new year 2025 kicks off, this edition of our Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) focuses on legislative interventions anticipated to receive attention. Bills driving gender equality and inclusion In 2025, we look forward to the deliberation of transformative bills designed to address gender gaps and promote inclusivity across key sectors in Nigeria. Notable among the proposed laws already in...

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Implications of late submission of the 2025 budget | ANALYSIS

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeDecember 16, 20243 min

In Nigeria’s governance framework, timely submission of the annual budget is critical for maintaining fiscal discipline and service delivery. President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly on Tuesday. But the delay raises significant concerns about the legislative process, financial governance, and public accountability. Concerned about this, the House of Representatives in October called for the submission of the budget or risk rejection. Importance of timely budget submission...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

Women rising in NASS, protection for PWDs and IDPs | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeDecember 14, 20246 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights the promotion of women to key management positions in the National Assembly (NASS) and protection for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Vivian Njemanze becomes House deputy clerk During the week, Mrs. Vivian Nonyelum Njemanze was announced as the deputy clerk (administration) of the House of Representatives. This appointment is a significant step forward in promoting GESI within Nigeria’s legislative bureaucracy. It...

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Border communities, youth improvement and plaudits for PWDs |GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeDecember 7, 20244 min

Legislators discussed policies on border communities and youth affairs while showing love to the disability community in the country Consideration for Nigeria’s border communities Rep. Adegboyega Nasir Isiaka (APC, Ogun) moved a motion in the House of Representatives for the provision of palliatives to citizens in Nigeria’s border communities. The motion highlighted the ongoing economic hardship caused by the Nigerian Customs Service’s failure to implement the July 11th 2023 resolution lifting the ban on petroleum...

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

16 days of activism, surrogacy and special seats bills | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeNovember 30, 20244 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker reports on the participation of House of Representatives’ members in 16 days of activism and bills on surrogacy and special seats for women and PWDs. 16 Days of Activism This week started with the 16-day march in solidarity with women to end gender-based violence across the globe. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna), deputy speaker, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC, Abia)...

House of Representatives Spotlight

Sexual harassment bill bounces back | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 19, 20244 min

This week’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker focuses on the issues of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The Motion In the House of Representatives, Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive (APC, Delta) moved a motion for the reconsideration of the bill for an act to prevent, prohibit, and redress sexual harassment of students in tertiary educational institutions. Notably, this bill had previously gone through both the 8th and 9th assemblies before resurfacing in the 10th. Rep....

House of Representatives Senate Spotlight

Displaced persons, disability access, and girl-child spotlight | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 14, 20243 min

This week’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights key issues such as resettlement of displaced Abuja residents, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and protection of the girl-child. Resettlement and integration of displaced Abuja inhabitants In the House of Representatives, Rep. Ishaya David Lalu (APC, Plateau) introduced a bill concerning the resettlement and integration of displaced original inhabitants of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This bill is on needs and rights of these marginalized...

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Surrogacy and fistula issues share spotlight with flood response | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 7, 20244 min

Last week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) issues from the national assembly focuses on surrogacy and fistula regulations Humanitarian invention for displaced persons A motion raised by Sen. Amos K. Yohanna (PDP, Adamawa North) highlighted the crisis affecting the senatorial district where flooding has intensified existing inequalities and vulnerabilities, particularly impacting marginalized groups such as women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. The humanitarian crisis in Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, and Mubi...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 16 senators from north-central rake 85 bills in one year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 26, 20242 min

16 senators from the north-central zone secured 85 of the 475 bills sponsored in the 10th senate’s inaugural year. Out of the 19 senators from the north-central region, only 16 brought legislative proposals to the floor of the senate between June 2023 and May 2024. 74 of the 85 bills sponsored by these lawmakers are awaiting a second reading, while 8 are under committee review. Notably, one bill has been dropped and another successfully passed....

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