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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Security accounts for 7 percent of House bills

Timileyin OkunlolaSeptember 18, 20242 min

Security bills represents 7.2 percent of the 1175 House bills processed in the first year of the 10th House. While security is a fundamental aspect of societal stability and individual well-being, it remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, encompassing personal safety, national defense, and cybersecurity. The security sector faces significant challenges, including terrorism, banditry, and intercommunal violence, which have hindered the ability of responsible agencies to protect lives and property effectively. In the first year...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Senate gets 53 finance and economy bills in 1st year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20243 min

53 finance-related bills were introduced in the first year of the 10th Senate, fueling concerns regarding the legislative body’s effectiveness in addressing the country’s pressing economic challenges. Amid severe inflation, escalating public debt, and declining investor confidence, the introduction of these 53 bills send a mixed message, especially with many stalled at first reading. The current economic turmoil in the country necessitates urgent and decisive action from the legislative arm to stabilize the economy, restore...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 35 agriculture bills sponsored in senate

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20242 min

In a notable push towards revitalizing the agricultural sector, the 10th Senate of Nigeria proposed 35 agriculture-related bills during its first year. The 35 bills on agriculture proposed in the senate represent 7.3 percent of the 475 total recorded between June 2023 and May 2024. While this notable figure indicates an intention to enhance agriculture, it also underscores a significant concern: 35 bills amay be insufficient given Nigeria’s vast potential for agricultural development. The country...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 318 education bills proposed under one year in Reps

Timileyin OkunlolaSeptember 18, 20242 min

In its inaugural year, the 10th National Assembly considered a total of 1,175 bills, with education bills comprising 27 percent – 318 bills – dedicated to shaping the future of the sector in the nation. Education serves as the bedrock of society, laying the groundwork for rapid development and influencing the social, economic, and political landscape. In the first year of the 10th assembly, education bills accounted for 27 percent of the total number of...

House of Representatives PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Six Kogi Reps sponsored no bill in one year

Leah TwakiSeptember 18, 20245 min

Karimi, Natasha and other Kogi lawmakers record stagnant bills as six Kogi Reps sponsor no bill in one year of the 10th National Assembly Legislators’ performance is typically rated based on constituency representation, committee involvement or oversight and legislative output. However, legislative output, which is measured by the number and quality of bills sponsored or co-sponsored by a legislator, including how many successfully become laws that can enhance the good governance and well-being of citizens,...

House of Representatives PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Nil for Ibori’s daughter as Delta lawmakers post 72 bills

Sharon EboesomiSeptember 18, 20243 min

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...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10th NASS REPORT CARD: 15 gender bills introduced amid inequality in senate

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20242 min

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...

House of Representatives PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Four Kebbi lawmakers sponsor no bill in 1 year

Leah TwakiSeptember 18, 20244 min

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,...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Senate gets 29 bills on private sector governance

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20242 min

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...

House of Representatives PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 3 newbies from Ondo fail to sponsor bill

Elizabeth AtimeSeptember 18, 20243 min

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...

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