The House of Representatives will reconvene tomorrow, pledging to prioritise debates and legislative actions on pressing national issues, including the recent wave of insecurity in some states of the Federation and other economic concerns.
Spokesperson of the House, Akin Rotimi Jr., who made this known in a statement on Monday, added that with the midterm of the 10th Assembly approaching on June 13, 2025, the House will convene its Inaugural National Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda on Monday, May 12, 2025.
He explained that at the forum, the Speaker of the House, Dr. Tajudeen Abass, will present the Midterm Report Card of the 10th House and lead discussions with government representatives, civil society organisations, private sector stakeholders, and international partners.
He added that the event will serve as a platform for strategic reflection and planning, reinforcing the House’s commitment to impact-driven legislation, effective oversight, and people-focused representation.
On Constitutional Review and Electoral Reform, he disclosed that the House Committee on Constitution Review, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, is preparing to publish a list of bills that have successfully passed second reading and will soon commence zonal public hearings to gather citizen input from across the country.
He stressed that in line with Article 6.7 of the Legislative Agenda, the House will also prioritise amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 aimed at addressing legal gaps and strengthening the framework for future elections.
Assuring that the House will intensify its focus on oversight and compliance with legislative resolutions, he said that standing and Ad-Hoc Committees will increase scrutiny of government performance and ensure accountability in public institutions.
He disclosed that among the motions to be deliberated upon this week are those relating to the investigation of electricity debts owed by MDAs and security agencies, with reference to incidents involving military personnel and power distribution companies; the need to provide housemanship placement for medical students; the urgent need to check fuel importation and strengthen local refining capacity; and the Karu Bridge CNG trunk explosion.
Others include the need to subsidize the high cost of cancer treatment in Nigeria, the establishment of additional JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) registration and examination centers across the country, the need to enforce the right of every child under the Universal Basic Education Scheme, the establishment of additional permanent National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps, and the renovation and expansion of existing camps and a comprehensive audit of abandoned government buildings in Nigeria.
He assured that the House of Representatives remains resolute in its mandate to legislate, provide oversight, and represent the interests of the Nigerian people in a manner that fosters peace, equity, and sustainable national development.
