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Representatives from the North-east zone in the 10th National Assembly have sponsored 6.5 percent of the house bills in their first year in office.  In their inaugural year, representatives from the north-east geopolitical zone have made notable strides in their legislative responsibilities by sponsoring 77 bills. This figure accounts for 6.5 percent of all bills introduced in the House between June 2023 and May 2024. Among these bills, 3 were passed/transmitted,  7 are awaiting report,...

Representatives from the south-east geopolitical zone has sponsored 24 percent of the 1175 bills introduced in the first year of the 10th House.  Lawmakers from the south-east geopolitical zone have made a significant impact in the 10th assembly by introducing 279 bills, which accounts for 24% of the total 1,175 bills sponsored in the House during the first year.  Of this number, 18 were passed/transmitted, 1 bill was adjourned for consideration, 3 bills were consolidated,...

North-west lawmakers in the 10th House of Representatives sponsored 217 bills in their first year in office.  In their inaugural year, representatives from the north-west geopolitical zone have made notable contributions to the legislative process by sponsoring 217 bills, which accounts for 18.5 percent of all bills introduced in the house. Among these bills, 8 were passed/transmitted, 14 bills are awaiting consideration, 7 bills are awaiting report, and 188 bills are awaiting second reading.   Out...

North-central lawmakers in the 10th House of Representatives have made significant contributions in their first year, sponsoring a total of 146 bills  From June 2023 to May 2024, representatives from the north-central zone demonstrated their commitment to legislative duties by sponsoring 146 bills, which represent 12.4 percent of all bills introduced in the house. The status of these bills is as follows: 2 bills were passed/transmitted, 2 bills were consolidated, 1 bill was recorded as...

South-west lawmakers in the 10th House of Representatives have introduced a total of 238 bills during their first year in office. In their first year in office, representatives from the south-west geopolitical zone made notable strides in their legislative responsibilities by sponsoring 238 bills, which accounts for 20.3 percent of all bills in the house. Among these bills, 12 were passed/transmitted for concurrence, 1 was consolidated, 2 were adjourned at debate, 8 are awaiting consideration,...

Representatives from the south-south geopolitical zone sponsored 18.2 percent of the 1175 bills sponsored in the first year of the 10th assembly.  During the recently concluded first year of the 10th House of Representatives, members from the south-south zone contributed significantly to legislative efforts with a total of 211 bills introduced. This represents 18.2 percent of all bills processed in the house in the period June 2023 and May 2024. Of this number, 11 bills...

Health bills represent 10.9 percent of the 1175 House bills processed in the first year of the 10th assembly. Nigeria’s health sector faces significant challenges that adversely affect its population’s well-being. Despite being one of Africa’s largest economies, the country grapples with inadequate healthcare infrastructure, high infectious disease rates, and a severe shortage of medical personnel. Currently, there is only one doctor for every 10,000 patients, far below the WHO’s recommended ratio of 1 doctor...

In its inaugural year, the 10th House reviewed a noteworthy total of 1,175 bills, of which gender bills constituted only 2.5 percent.  Gender inequality and social exclusion continue to pose significant challenges in Nigeria, impacting various facets of society, including economic participation, education, and health. Despite some progress, entrenched cultural norms and systemic barriers persist, marginalizing women, girls, and other vulnerable groups. In the just concluded year, the House of Representatives proposed 30 bills aimed...