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...
While six bills by Kano lawmakers have been passed, eight lawmakers from the state sponsor no bill in one of the 10th National Assembly The performance of lawmakers from Kano State in the 10th National Assembly offers a glimpse into their legislative activity, particularly in terms of bill sponsorship. A review of the past year reveals that the 27 lawmakers representing Kano across both chambers contributed significantly to the legislative process. Out of 1,650 bills...
12 Osun lawmakers sponsored 47 bills representing 2.84 percent of the total number from the Senate and House of Representatives Aside from oversight and representation, the core function of a legislator is lawmaking. Members of the 10th Senate and House of Representatives processed a total number of 1,650 bills in one year. Out of which, lawmakers representing Osun state account for 47 bills representing 2.84 percent of the tally. However, 75 percent of these bills...
Six newbies in the House of Representatives from Adamawa state did not sponsor a bill in the first year of the 10th national assembly Since the inauguration of the 10th assembly in June 2023, there seems to be a mixed impression on the performance of new lawmakers in the terms of carrying out their legislative duties effectively. Without any doubt, parliamentary experiences play a huge role in the ability of lawmakers to perform efficiently,...
The youngest and newbie reps from Kwara state sponsored mostly stagnant bill in the first year of the 10th National Assembly The call for more youth representation in parliament has gained momentum, as young people seek to have a direct say in policies that affect their lives and the future of the country. With over 60% of Nigeria’s population under the age of 30, it is clear that the youth play a crucial role in...
Abbas recorded the highest number of bills, while 10 out of 19 Kaduna State representatives failed to sponsor any bill in the first year of the 10th National Assembly It is no news that lawmakers are expected to carry out their core responsibilities of representation, lawmaking, and oversight. However several of them default in one of the critical aspect- lawmaking. On this score, ten of the nineteen members of the national assembly from Kaduna State...
A detailed analysis done by OrderPaper shows that no female representative from Benue state sponsored a single bill in one year The first year of the 10th national assembly has seen an increased number of females in the House of Representatives. Initially 11 in the 9th House, the 10th House has recorded a total number of 16 female members. According to a detailed analysis carried out by OrderPaper on the stewardship of lawmakers between June...
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