Oke Epia is the Founder of OrderPaper, Nigeria’s foremost independent parliamentary monitoring organisation and policy think tank that bridges the gap between people and parliament. An assessment of the Buhari presidency and the national assembly must necessarily be viewed from two lenses. One is the character and personality of the president himself. The other is the bifurcated fractious power play co-located within the presidency itself and the outlying centrifugal forces battling for...
Outgoing Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Ikanade Agba, Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) felicitates Executive Director of OrderPaper, Oke Epia on his inauguration as a member of the National Steering Committee (NSC) of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) The outgoing Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Ikanade Agba, has congratulated the Executive Director of OrderPaper, Oke Epia, on his inauguration as a member of the National Steering...
In commemoration of Africa’s Day 2023, former World Bank Vice-President for Africa, Oby Ezekwesili et al examines state of development on the continent and the important role of politics By Obiageli Ezekwesili, Alioune Badara Fall, Adama Gaye Sixty years ago, this day, May 25, Africa led the world in creating the first-ever pan-continental political body with the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). It was in 1963 when 30 leaders of...
OrderPaper to unveil ‘Best of the Best Legislators’ in Ninth National Assembly at Night of Glamour in Abuja. Deserving finalists to be inducted into Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVPs) Hall of Fame READ ALSO: #FixPolitics: “MVP Hall of Fame will compel healthy rivalry among lawmakers” President of the Senate in the 8th Assembly, Senator Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the 4th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ghali Na’Ábba have associated with the...
“Many are called, but few are chosen” has come to be recognised as the unofficial tagline for the MVP Hall of Fame. Find out the story behind the historic move in this chat with the Founder of OrderPaper. DOWNLOAD: The MVP Hall of Fame Publication (Semifinal Edition) In a bid to strengthen legislative accountability and promote improved service delivery in the National Assembly, OrderPaper has been tracking lawmakers’ performance in both chambers...
Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVP) Hall of Fame initiative receives endorsement of #FixPolitics. Group praises project as an entirely data-driven, objective initiative that is impervious to any external or internal influence. READ ALSO: MVP Hall of Fame: No Fewer than 20 NASS Members make Semifinal shortlist Ahead of the induction of successful finalists into the Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVP) Hall of Fame, the initiative has been described as one that will bring immense value...
CISLAC hails OrderPaper for Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVP) Hall of Fame initiative, praises project as one of the most sustainable ways to ensure improved service delivery in parliament and encourage legislators that truly represent the interest of Nigerians and Nigeria. The Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVP) Hall of Fame has been applauded as an initiative that will encourage exemplary leadership, especially in the legislature. This commendation was made by the Civil Society Legislative...
OrderPaper Nigeria recently released its first publication on the #MVPHallOfFame ahead of the Induction and unveiling of successful finalists. Find out more about the initiative in the piece. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE #MVPHallOfFame? The Most Valuable Parliamentarian (MVP) Hall of Fame is an invitation-only arena reserved for a distinct class of legislators who have proven to be performance-driven, excellence-inspired, and public-spirited. The initiative is designed to applaud and encourage...
Lawmakers pass legislation aimed at curtailing extravagant spending in marriage, naming, circumcision and other local ceremonies across the State The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed a bill seeking to regulate extravagant spending in marriage, naming, circumcision and other local ceremonies across the State. At a plenary session presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Abubakar Magaji, the lawmakers unanimously adopted the report presented by the Chairman of the House Committee...
As provided in the bill, sources of funding for the programme shall include one percent of surcharge of all salaries and allowances of all elected members of the National Assembly. The Senate has passed, for second reading, a Bill for an Act to Establish a Parliamentary Welfare Programme for former legislators. The Bill, which was passed on Wednesday, seeks to promote and recover former legislators and cater for their welfare. Sponsor of the...
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