In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we spotlight the three out of over one hundred motions which directly addressed equality and inclusion in the 10th senate so far With over one hundred motions moved between June 2023 and March 2025, only three can be categorized as GESI-focused, addressing the needs and rights of women, girls, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). This data highlights a troubling pattern of underrepresentation in...
The first week of plenary following the Salah and Easter break saw the introduction of three significant bills in the House of Representatives aimed at addressing youth development and empowerment in Nigeria. These bills will have a potential impact on gender equality and social inclusion (GESI). Nigerian Youths Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill Sponsored by Rep. Donald Ojogo (APC, Ondo) and having passed its first reading in the House of Representatives. As the name implies, the...
In its continued quest to strengthen governance in Nigeria’s resource sector, OrderPaper is once again setting the stage for a vital national conversation. OrderPaper Nigeria, the country’s leading parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, is set to host the second edition of its Rembinar Dialogue Series, a high-level virtual conversation convened to deepen discourse on Nigeria’s energy transition in the context of ongoing fiscal reforms. What exactly is the Rembinar? Launched as a digital...
Domestic workers play an essential role in households across Nigeria, yet they remain one of the most vulnerable groups in the labor force. From a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) perspective, it is crucial to address the systemic barriers they face, including poor working conditions, lack of legal protection, and discrimination, to ensure their rights and dignity are upheld. A bill for an Act to establish minimum employment standards, ensure the protection and welfare...
In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker, we explore the push for greater inclusivity in Nigeria’s political landscape, which has gained momentum through a series of constitutional amendment bills in the House of Representatives to ensure better representation for marginalized groups. These bills seek to provide special seats for women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youths, and other underrepresented groups in legislative and political appointments. Bill Analysis and Proposed Impact Special...
The quest for gender equality and social inclusion in Nigeria’s governance framework has taken another step forward with the introduction of several constitutional amendment bills aimed at promoting fair representation and women’s rights. Three bills, currently through to the second reading stage in the House of Representatives, collectively address long-standing legal gaps that have hindered gender parity in key political and social structures. This editio of GESI tracker examines the significance and potential impact of...
In this episode of the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Tracker, we consider a bill on the importance of safeguarding the rights of the older persons and ensuring their full inclusion in the benefits and opportunities of society. The Older Persons Rights Bill, 2025, sponsored by Rep. Tochukwu Okere (LP, Imo) and Rep. Olubodun Festus Olugbenga (Oyo) has been presented for its first reading in the House of Representatives. It seeks to safeguard the...
How well has the much talked about cash transfers impacted on vulnerable and marginalized households and groups in Nigeria? In a bid to alleviate poverty and support vulnerable households, the Nigerian government, in collaboration with the World Bank, launched the Household Uplifting Programme – Conditional Cash Transfers (HUP-CCT) in September 2016. This initiative was designed to provide direct financial assistance to low-income families, enhancing their access to basic needs and improving their overall well-being. However,...
The newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC) bears a renewed hope for accelerated development of a long neglected region. Since 2017, federal lawmakers from the south-east geopolitical zone made several unsuccessful attempts to create the South East Development Commission (SEDC). However, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC, Abia) led others to reignite the effort through a bill brought forward in 2023. With the support of his colleagues...
In a significant move to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive sector, OrderPaper Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have launched the Rembinar Dialogue Series. This dynamic virtual initiative aims to facilitate in-depth discussions on resource governance, climate change, and energy transition, with a focus on the impact of tax reforms on the extractive industries. OrderPaper, Nigeria’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank, is proud to announce...
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