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Nigeria: Budgeting from the gender and inclusion lens | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeFebruary 9, 20256 min

As lawmakers round up scrutiny of the 2025 budget proposal, prioritizing gender and social inclusion in resource allocation is key to promoting inclusivity and equitable development. Budget defence by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) serves as a critical platform for lawmakers to carefully scrutinize details of the budget proposal laid by the president. This process ensures that public funds are not only allocated judiciousy but also distributed equitably to address the needs of all Nigerians,...

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Implications of late submission of the 2025 budget | ANALYSIS

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeDecember 16, 20243 min

In Nigeria’s governance framework, timely submission of the annual budget is critical for maintaining fiscal discipline and service delivery. President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget proposal to the National Assembly on Tuesday. But the delay raises significant concerns about the legislative process, financial governance, and public accountability. Concerned about this, the House of Representatives in October called for the submission of the budget or risk rejection. Importance of timely budget submission...

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16 days of activism, surrogacy and special seats bills | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeNovember 30, 20244 min

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker reports on the participation of House of Representatives’ members in 16 days of activism and bills on surrogacy and special seats for women and PWDs. 16 Days of Activism This week started with the 16-day march in solidarity with women to end gender-based violence across the globe. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC, Kaduna), deputy speaker, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC, Abia)...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 16 senators from north-central rake 85 bills in one year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 26, 20242 min

16 senators from the north-central zone secured 85 of the 475 bills sponsored in the 10th senate’s inaugural year. Out of the 19 senators from the north-central region, only 16 brought legislative proposals to the floor of the senate between June 2023 and May 2024. 74 of the 85 bills sponsored by these lawmakers are awaiting a second reading, while 8 are under committee review. Notably, one bill has been dropped and another successfully passed....

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 12 South-east senators sponsored 61 bills in one year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 26, 20242 min

12 out of 15 senators from the South-east zone sponsored 61 bills demonstrating the least legislative activity in the first year The 61 bills sponsored by south-east senators accounted for 13 per cent of the 475 bills processed in the senate from June 2023 to May 2024. 54 of these bills are awaiting second reading, reflecting limited movement within the legislative process. So far, only 1 bill has successfully passed the second reading, 5 are in...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 14 senate bills on natural resource governance

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20242 min

The first year of the 10th Senate has been marked by a sluggish pace in bill proposals, with only 14 focusing on natural resource governance Despite Nigeria’s rich natural resource base, a perceived slow legislative activity to harness the sector raises concerns, particularly given Nigeria’s urgent economic challenges. As Africa’s most populous nation and one of the most resource-rich countries globally, Nigeria continues to face a significant debt burden. Despite possessing vast natural resources, such...

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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: 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...

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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...

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