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 this oped, Citizen Sale Yanguruza calls on members of the national assembly to donate their September salaries to victims of the Borno flood disaster The devastating flood situation in Maiduguri continues to worsen and blemishing the welfare of millions of residents, leaving them hopeless and desperate. The crisis necessitates immediate attention and action from diverse stakeholders, including; political leaders, religious leaders, and the three arms of government to mitigate the hardships faced by the...
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...
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...
Corruption remains a fundamental obstacle to Nigeria’s economic growth and governance yet only 13 bills were introduced in the 10th Senate to address it. Despite ongoing challenges to combat corruption as a pervasive issue, the legislative output from the 10th Senate during its inaugural year raises concerns. With Nigeria ranked 145th out of 180 countries on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI), the introduction of only 13 anti-corruption bills is a concerning assessment of how...
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...
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