Delta state has seen a very poor performance from its only female representative since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly Delta state has a total of 13 lawmakers in both chambers of the national assembly. Of these 13, only 3 failed to sponsor any bill in the first year of the 10th NASS. A detailed analysis by OrderPaper on the performance of lawmakers between June 2023 and May 2024 shows that Delta state lawmakers...
In its 10th assembly, the Nigerian Senate made strides toward addressing gender inequality by proposing 15 gender-related bills during its first year. Despite sponsoring 15 bills on gender issues, significant gender disparities persist within the senate as a legislative body itself, where only four out of the 109 senators are women. This representation imbalance highlights the challenges of achieving genuine gender equality—not only through policy reforms but also in terms of participation and leadership within...
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,...
In its inaugural year, the 10th Senate of Nigeria took a significant step towards revitalizing the private sector by proposing 29 bills. These legislative measures on the private sector by the 10th Senate target essential areas, including labour welfare, commerce, transportation, professional capacity development, and media. This approach reflects an understanding of the urgent need to bolster the private sector, particularly in the face of rising inflation, escalating unemployment, and ongoing economic uncertainty that has...
12 Ondo lawmakers sponsored 24 bills but three newbies from the state scored zero on the first year report card of the 10th national assembly Aside from oversight and representation, the core function of the legislature is lawmaking for the good governance and well-being of citizens. Members of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives processed a total number of 1,650 bills in the first year of the parliament. Of this number, lawmakers representing Ondo...
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...
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...
Ekpenyong may have sponsored an impressive number of bills but all are still at the 1st reading stage like others from Cross River state Nigeria has become a hotspot for debate as to whether it is best to keep voting in the older generation into politics based on their life experiences or to vote in the younger generation due to their vibrance and intellect. Interestingly, the Not-Too-Young-to-Run bill, signed into law by former President Muhammad...
The inaugural year of the 10th Senate saw 10 bills introduced to address climate change amid the environmental crisis plaguing the country In the face of an unprecedented climate crisis characterized by rising temperatures, desertification, drought, flooding, and coastal erosion, only 10 climate-related bills were introduced in the first year of the 10th Senate. Such a limited legislative response is deeply concerning, particularly as Nigeria grapples with escalated climate impacts that displace communities, jeopardize agriculture,...
In the first year of the 10th Senate, 93 education-related bills were introduced, the highest sectorial legislative drafts which is however largely tilted towards creating institutions. Most of the 93 education-related bills introduced in the first year of the 10th senate were establishment proposals focused on setting up new institutions, colleges, and universities. While the some focused on free universal basic education, and tertiary education trust funds – these bills fail to address the systemic...
