The motion sponsor worried that despite decades of deforestation and destruction of the environment, Nigeria has failed to find a lasting solution to illegal logging. The House of Representatives has initiated a probe into the fraudulent deforestation across the country by foreigners. This is even as it condemned in the strongest terms, the mindless and unlawful plundering of the forest reserves. These resolutions are a sequel to a motion on the “Need to Investigate the...
Rep. Okunlola posited that judgment debts are top-priority obligations that require prompt resolution to ensure financial stability. The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the reported huge judgment debts incurred by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government, to ensure the proper payment of top priority ones. The order is contained in a motion on “Need to Resolve the Top Priority Judgment Debt Incurred by the Ministries, Departments and Agencies of...
Abass lauded teachers for the critical roles they play in the mental and behavioral development of their pupils and students. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbass has congratulated teachers in Nigeria and all over the world on the occasion of the 2023 World Teachers’ Day. Abbas, who noted their immeasurable contributions to society, described teachers as destiny molders and life changers. The Speaker, who is an academic-turned-lawmaker, in a statement by his...
The sponsor of the motion warned that if not addressed urgently, BPP may likely endanger the entire public procurement system. The House of Representatives is set to probe the Bureau of Public Procure (BPP), over indiscriminate issuance of “Certificate of No Compliance”, and non-compliance with mandatory post-procurement audits. The decision is sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by, Rep. Peter Akpanke (PDP, Cross River) at plenary on Wednesday. In his presentation, Akpanke noted...
Rep. Jaha said the emission of poisonous gasses from the abandoned facilities results in unexplainable ailments and terminal diseases among the people. The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the environmental damage in oil-producing communities caused by non-compliance with extant laws by oil-producing companies. The resolution follows the adoption of a motion on the “Need to Investigate the Service and Unprecedented Environmental Damage within Oil Producing Communities” sponsored by Rep. Ahmadu Usman Jaha (APC,...
Reiterating its commitment to the case, Rep. Osoba informed that the committee has requested relevant information regarding Mohbad’s death as well as his royalties and other benefits. The House of Representatives has taken the lead to ensure that the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, receives proper compensation and royalties from his music. Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, Rep. Olumide Osoba (APC, Ondo), disclosed this during an interactive session on the...
The motion sponsor said awareness campaigns on mental health would not only reduce stigma but, help in protecting the dignity of persons struggling with mental health. The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government through the Ministry of Health and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to establish counseling centers across the country, to provide counseling services to people with mental health issues. It also asked the Federal Ministry of Health to collaborate with...
The Motion Sponsor argued that the health care crisis in Nigeria cannot be resolved without Universal health coverage, which cannot be achieved without meeting the target of National Health Insurance. The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to allocate part of the fuel subsidy removal savings to funding the health of vulnerable Nigerians. The House also urged the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to ensure implementation and monitoring. The call was...
Matters, including those that came under urgent public importance, which have been referred to some committees of the House, cannot be deliberated as membership of standing committees is yet to be constituted. One week after the House of Representatives resumed plenary following its two-month recess, it doesn’t seem prepared for legislative business with the low attendance of lawmakers during plenary. Recall the 10th Assembly proceeded on the break on Thursday, July 27, 2023, following...
The Motion Sponsor opined that 65% of the pension funds loaned to the Federal Government is an investment, which exposes the contributors to unnecessary volatility. The House of Representatives has adopted a motion to probe the status of N15.5 trillion in Pension Assets being regulated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom). It will also probe the status of the N10 trillion loaned to the federal government and efforts being made to recover the funds,...
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