With a total 2,263 bills, 51 signed into law and 189 passed, the House of Representatives laud achievements at midterm
The House of Representatives has disclosed that no fewer than 51 harmonised bills passed by the chamber within the past two years have been assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
House Spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., said this in a statement on Friday, providing a comprehensive breakdown of the legislative progress recorded so far. According to him, out of a total of 2,263 bills reviewed since the inauguration of the 10th Assembly, 186 have successfully passed through Third Reading.
Presenting the midterm statistics, Rotimi noted that 65.3% of the 2,263 bills introduced during the period have advanced to the crucial Second Reading stage, while 87 Constitutional Amendment Bills have also scaled Second Reading.
He further disclosed that: “Beginning in July 2025, nationwide public consultations will be conducted, including two zonal hearings in each of the country’s geopolitical zones, to ensure broad-based and inclusive citizen participation.
“1,100 motions considered, addressing urgent public concerns.”
Praising President Tinubu’s swift assent to the bills, Rotimi described the development as, “the highest ever for a President’s first two years in office.”
Highlighting the significance of the achievements, the House spokesperson remarked: “The House of Representatives is set to conclude the second legislative session of the 10th assembly with a comprehensive midterm review, underscoring remarkable legislative strides, strategic reforms, and people-centred interventions achieved over the past two years.
“This milestone marks a defining moment in the journey of the 10th House, inaugurated on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, which has pursued its constitutional mandate guided by the 8-Point Legislative Agenda launched in November 2023.
“Over the last 24 months, the 10th House has embodied the values of responsive and people-centered representation. Under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, and in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the House has undertaken historic reforms, passed impactful legislation, and deepened oversight of national development efforts.”
Applauding the chamber’s performance further, Rotimi pointed to several key areas of accomplishment:
“Strategic legislation passed to strengthen national security, enable economic reforms, and enhance infrastructure development. Robust support for education, healthcare, traditional institutions, and social protection programmes.
“The House has remained resolute in its oversight responsibilities. Through the Public Accounts Committee, over ₦61.5 billion owed by oil and gas companies to the federal government has been recovered. Transparency and civic inclusion have been prioritised through biannual youth and women town halls and an annual televised citizens’ session.
“In the area of national security, the House allocated ₦6.11 trillion, representing 11.1 percent of the 2025 budget, to strengthen the sector. Legislative interventions such as the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act, 2023 and the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Act, 2024 are repositioning Nigeria for greater self-reliance in arms production and improved regulatory oversight.
“On the economic front, the House has supported major fiscal policy reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, unification of the FX window, and the passage of progressive tax laws. These steps have contributed to improved investor confidence and revenue optimisation.
“Social investments remain a core focus. Education funding has increased from 5.7 percent in 2021 to 8.2 percent in 2023/2024, while the Student Loan Act has supported over 500,000 students nationwide.
“The House also passed the Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Educational Institutions Bill, ensuring a safer academic environment for Nigerian students. Health allocations rose to 5.46 percent in 2024, facilitating the revitalisation of over 4,000 primary healthcare centres. In addition, the House backed the implementation of a ₦70,000 minimum wage, expanding social protection for Nigerian workers.”
Speaker of the House, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, equally lauded the progress recorded, declaring:
“This House has been a laboratory of reform and a platform for results. From the number of bills reviewed and passed to the unprecedented level of civic inclusion and humanitarian intervention, we have built a record of purpose-driven service. But we are not done yet. The second half of our term will be just as ambitious.”
Reflecting the Assembly’s focus on humanitarian service, the House has distinguished itself as a “House with a human face,” according to Rotimi. Members collectively donated ₦705 million—half of their salaries for six months—towards the President’s relief initiative for vulnerable Nigerians.
“An additional ₦650 million was mobilised to provide housing support for families of deceased members and former leaders, while over ₦500 million was contributed to assist displaced communities across Kaduna, Enugu, Anambra, Oyo, Niger, Borno, Plateau, and the FCT.
