Category: Legislative

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has said.National integration must be priotized in the ongoing constitutional amendment,   He also said that the legislative agenda of the 10th House is strategically designed to address the challenges that slow down the unity of the country and journey towards a ‘more perfect union’.   Speaker Abbas made the submissions while delivering a keynote address at the National Integration Conference themed “Revisiting the National Question: Nigeria’s Elusive Search for National Integration” organized by The Kukah Centre at Shehu…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the approval of the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme.   Speaker Abbas said the President’s approval for the scheme has demonstrated his avowed readiness, commitment, and steadfastness to better the lives of Nigerians through people-oriented policies and programmes.   In a press release by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Wednesday in Abuja, the Speaker expressed joy that Nigerians who are willing…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has described the former governor of the state and incumbent President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio as a “great leader” who has decided to work for the betterment of the people of the state, in a “bipartisan manner.” Eno stated this during a meeting he had with past and present members of the National Assembly across party lines, over the weekend in Uyo, the state capital. According to him, “the Senate President, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio CON, is also a great…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has said that the principal aim of the parliament with regards to the state police bill was to enact laws and pursue reforms that will benefit the collective welfare of the nation.   Acknowledging concerns expressed in some quarters about possible abuse of the policing system at the state level when established, the Deputy Speaker allayed the fears, stated that the decisions to restructure Nigeria’s policing system is not intended to serve the interests of any individual or…

The House of Representatives will on Monday hold a National Dialogue on State Policing in fulfilment of the commitment made by the Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen in January.   The proposal for state police is part of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution by the 10th National Assembly.   The Speaker had on January 30, 2024, at the first plenary of the House in the year, announced plans to convoke a national conference on security.   “As we proceed with our legislative duties, our priorities are clear,” Speaker Abbas had…

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has described as reprehensible and repugnant the murder of Abia-born businessman, Emmanuel Okocha by a police officer in Aba on Saturday. He therefore demanded a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident, insisting that the police officer must be made to explain his aberrant behaviour. Okocha, a native of Abiriba in Ohafia Local Government Area of the State was reportedly gunned down on his way to the village by a police corporal, Obagi Njok attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS)…

The Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU) has named President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio as a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament 2025.   A statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the Senate President, Jackson Udom, said that Akpabio’s nomination was contained in a letter signed by the General Secretary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Martin Chungong and addressed to the Senate President.   The nomination letter reads: “I wish to congratulate you upon your nomination as a member of the Preparatory…