Jokpa Mudia Erusiafe, Author at Parliament Reports

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 54 senate bills in 1st year focused on health

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 16, 20242 min

In its first year, the 10th Senate introduced only 54 bills aimed at addressing challenges in the health sector. Nigeria’s healthcare system is in dire crisis, exacerbated by the exodus of health practitioners seeking better opportunities abroad—a phenomenon known as ‘japa.’ Despite the introduction of 54 health-related bills, these efforts are far yet to yield significant improvements in healthcare delivery, which is particularly alarming given the sector’s chronic neglect, underfunding, and infrastructural deficits that leave...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Security sector gets 5.4 percent of senate bills

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 16, 20242 min

Nigeria is presently facing significant security challenges, including terrorism, kidnapping, and various forms of violence that jeopardize the societal framework. Out of a total of 475 bills introduced in the senate within the period, June 2023 and May 2024, only 26 are specifically dedicated to addressing security concerns in the country. The nation is no stranger to security threats, ranging from insurgency in the north-east and banditry in the north-west to separatist movements in the...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10th NASS REPORT CARD: 12 ex-governors sponsor 41 senate bills

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 12, 20243 min

The first year of the National Assembly has been a focal point for political assessment especially concerning the performance of ex-governors who now serve as senators having a shift from the executive to the legislature. The analysis of the legislative contributions of ex-governors reveals the dynamics of their bill sponsorship and progression in their first year in the senate. Leading the pack is Sen. Daniel Olugbenga (APC, Ogun East) who has emerged as a significant...

House of Representatives PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 11 youngest Reps post 100 bills in one year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 11, 20243 min

As the first year of the 10th National Assembly drew to a close, an evaluation of its youngest lawmakers reveals a significant tapestry of enthusiasm but doubtful legislative productivity. Representing a new generation of political leaders, these young lawmakers are not only seeking to redefine the standards of political engagement but are also actively contributing to the legislative landscape of Nigeria. At the forefront of this youthful vigor is Rep. Manu Soro (PDP Bauchi) who...

National Assembly Politics Spotlight

Will women get priority in filling vacant NASS seats? | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 10, 20243 min

The unfortunate death of members of the National Assembly in recent times prompts discussions about prioritising women representation in parliament In the first year of the 10th National Assembly, the legislature has lost one senator (Ifeanyi Ubah) and four members of the House of Representatives (Musililudeen Akinremi; Isa Dogonyaro; Ekene Adams, and Abulkadir Danbuga). While these unfortunate events are somber reminder of life’s fragility, they also open critical dialogue about Gender Equality and Social Inclusion...

Nuggets & Learning

Younger Voices in Governance: Under-40 legislators in Nigeria | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeAugust 23, 20244 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) discussion focus on under 40 lawmakers in Nigeria and the need for the inclusion of younger voices in governance. In recent years, the discourse surrounding representation in governance has increasingly highlighted the importance of engaging diverse voices, particularly those of younger individuals. Lawmakers under 40 are a demographic rarity in many legislative bodies and a focal point for GESI discussions. The importance of youth representation Youth representation...

National Assembly Politics Nuggets & Learning

Youth protests: Insights from Nigeria and Kenya | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeAugust 10, 20243 min

The youth population in Kenya and Nigeria are sounding alarm bells that the political establishment can no longer ignore. This is the focus of this week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker The voices of youth in both Nigeria and Kenya have grown louder in response to systemic governance failures. The recent protests in these two nations underscore a pressing necessity for social inclusion as a fundamental element of effective governance. With youth representing...

House of Representatives

Hunger protest, disenchanted youths and a townhall | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeAugust 4, 20245 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights the town hall meeting between Nigerian youths and the members of the House of Representatives to avert nationwide protest against hardship, hunger, and bad governance. Why the Call for Protest Nigerian youths had planned a protest before the House of Representatives announced a town hall meeting with select groups. The August 1st to 10th nationwide protest was initiated to end bad governance. Due to the...

House of Representatives Senate

Natasha apology plus bills on elderly, youth and fistula care | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJuly 27, 20245 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights three pivotal initiatives on elderly care, youth welfare and fistula treatment introduced in the House of Representatives, while Sen. Natasha gets an apology from Akpabio over his derogatory nightclub comment Commission coming for the elderly A bill for the establishment of a national commission for elderly persons was brought to the House of Representatives this week. According to Country meters, approximately 3.1% of Nigeria’s population...

National Assembly Politics

Reprieve for convicted pregnant women as sex-for-grades bill resurfaces | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJuly 22, 20248 min

A bill to commute the death sentence for convicted pregnant women to life imprisonment and the reintroduction of the sexual harassment in tertiary institutions are highlights in OrderPaper’s GESI tracker last week In recent times, there has been debate about the unethical implications of sentencing convicted pregnant women in Nigeria to death. This controversial but necessary bill by the House of Representatives highlights the intersection of criminal justice, human rights, and child welfare, advocating for...

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