Leah Fatima Twaki

Kebbi stands as one of the states with the lowest number of bills and the slowest progression in the first year of the 10th National Assembly The performance of lawmakers has often been perceived differently by Nigerians, with much focus on how well they fulfil their core duties of oversight, representation, and lawmaking. While some legislators excel in their oversight roles or in connecting with their constituencies, many fall short in the area of lawmaking,...

Only 34 bills were recorded by Katsina lawmakers as 12 of them sponsored no bill in the first year of the  10th National Assembly  At the start of the 10th National Assembly, there were widespread concerns about the legislative body’s capacity to function effectively, particularly due to the large influx of new legislators. As the core responsibilities of a legislature lawmaking, representation, and oversight were at stake, questions arose regarding whether the new lawmakers would...

While six bills by Kano lawmakers have been passed, eight lawmakers from the state sponsor no bill in one of the 10th National Assembly  The performance of lawmakers from Kano State in the 10th National Assembly offers a glimpse into their legislative activity, particularly in terms of bill sponsorship. A review of the past year reveals that the 27 lawmakers representing Kano across both chambers contributed significantly to the legislative process. Out of 1,650 bills...

The youngest and newbie reps from Kwara state sponsored mostly  stagnant bill in the first year of the 10th National Assembly The call for more youth representation in parliament has gained momentum, as young people seek to have a direct say in policies that affect their lives and the future of the country. With over 60% of Nigeria’s population under the age of 30, it is clear that the youth play a crucial role in...

Abbas recorded the highest number of bills, while 10 out of 19 Kaduna State representatives failed to sponsor any bill in the first year of the 10th National Assembly It is no news that lawmakers are expected to carry out their core responsibilities of representation, lawmaking, and oversight. However several of them default in one of the critical aspect- lawmaking. On this score, ten of the nineteen members of the national assembly from Kaduna State...

While late Dogonyaro had 3 bills, seven other Jigawa Rep members sponsor none in one year of 10th National Assembly The legislative performance of lawmakers must be scrutinised, particularly when it comes to their core responsibilities of representation, lawmaking, and oversight. One of the most crucial aspects, lawmaking, is where several legislators often fall short. A recent appraisal by OrderPaper on the performance of the 10th National Assembly reveals concerning trends, particularly from lawmakers representing...