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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Reps sponsor 25 bills to enhance anti corruption efforts

The House of Representatives introduced 25 bills in its first year aimed at enhancing anti corruption practices.  It can be argued that Nigeria has made notable progress in its fight against corruption in recent years, implementing various strategies and initiatives to tackle this prevalent issue. Despite these efforts, corruption remains a significant challenge that continues to impede economic development and erode public trust in government institutions. To address this, the 10th federal legislative body sponsored...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 16 of 1175 bills in Reps focus on climate change

Climate change and ecology bills make up 1.4 percent of the 1175 House bills which were processed in the first year of the 10th House  Climate change is a pressing issue in Nigeria, where the nation has long suffered from its adverse effects, yet little has been done to tackle this critical challenge.  Over the past year, the House of Representatives processed only 16 bills addressing climate change and ecological concerns, focusing on areas such...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Reps sponsor 69 agriculture bills in one year

Amid calls for revitalizing the non-oil sector, the 10th House of Representatives has sponsored a total of 69 agriculture bills Since the 1960s, agriculture has been a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy, employing over 60% of the population and making significant contributions to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).  The agricultural sector is broadly categorised into four main divisions: crop production, livestock, fishing, and forestry. These divisions highlight the country’s diverse agricultural landscape, which is essential...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 100 private sector bills sponsored in Reps 

The House of Representatives introduced 100 bills in its first year aimed at enhancing the private sector.  The private sector in Nigeria is vital for driving economic growth and development, significantly contributing to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), investment, and job creation. As Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria has seen substantial growth in non-oil sectors such as services, agriculture, and industry, with the private sector playing a pivotal role.  In the first year of the 10th House...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Security accounts for 7 percent of House bills

Security bills represents 7.2 percent of the 1175 House bills processed in the first year of the 10th House. While security is a fundamental aspect of societal stability and individual well-being, it remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, encompassing personal safety, national defense, and cybersecurity. The security sector faces significant challenges, including terrorism, banditry, and intercommunal violence, which have hindered the ability of responsible agencies to protect lives and property effectively.  In the first year...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 318 education bills proposed under one year in Reps 

In its inaugural year, the 10th National Assembly considered a total of 1,175 bills, with education bills comprising 27 percent – 318 bills – dedicated to shaping the future of the sector in the nation. Education serves as the bedrock of society, laying the groundwork for rapid development and influencing the social, economic, and political landscape.  In the first year of the 10th assembly, education bills accounted for 27 percent of the total number of...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Natural resource governance accounts for 2.7 percent of House bills

Natural Resource Governance bills account for 2.7 percent of the 1175 House bills which were processed in the first year of the 10th House.  Nigeria is endowed with a wealth of diverse natural resources, yet inadequate management has led to significant challenges in harnessing their potential. This situation highlights the urgent need for effective governance to ensure these resources are utilised sustainably and responsibly. In the recently concluded year, the House of Representatives proposed 32...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Principal officers sponsor 86 senate bills 

Of the 475 bills processed in the first year of the 10th senate, principal and presiding officers account for 18 percent Between June 2023 and May 2024, principal and presiding officers of the 10th senate sponsored 86 bills, amounting to 18 percent of all senate bills.   Here is a breakdown of the bills tally for each of the principal and presiding officers: PRESIDING OFFICERS GODSWILL AKPABIO Currently serving as the 15th president of the Senate,...

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Reps witness high number of resurrected bills  

Resurrected bills are now the order of the day in the 10th House of Representatives as 32.8 percent of bills sponsored in the first year were from the 9th assembly In the first year of the 10th House of Representatives, a total of 1175 bills were proposed out of which 386 were resurrected from the previous assembly. These make up for 32.8 percent of all house bills and spans across sectors such as education, security,...

Bills, citizens and country | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Lawmaking is an integral part of a country and many often wonder what exactly the lawmaking process involves. This piece addresses the role bills play in the governance of a nation Laws are a system of rules established by a government to define rights and responsibilities, protect individual rights, regulate citizen’s behaviour, maintain order and promote justice and fairness in the country. In most countries, laws do not just occur rather they are the results...

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