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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...

As Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly crosses its first year, OrderPaper’s 10th Assembly Report Card reveals that some lawmakers, including young and newbies, have sponsored a long list of bills, yet none have progressed beyond the first reading stage. While sponsoring a large number of bills signals intent to address pressing issues, seeing these bills through to the end goal of becoming laws is what truly makes an impact. For some lawmakers, introducing bills is the...

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...

Public Finance Management bills represent 10.1 percent of the 1,175 bills processed during the inaugural year of the 10th House of Representatives. Public Finance Management (PFM) encompasses the processes through which governments plan, allocate, and oversee public resources effectively. It involves the entire budget cycle, including revenue collection, expenditure management, and accountability measures.  In the past year, a total of 119 bills specifically addressing PFM were introduced in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, aimed at enhancing...

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...

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...