10th House: Setting new legislative records in 3 years
When the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 13, 2023, Nigerians had high expectations from their elected representatives. With the emergence of Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen as Speaker of the 10th House, the stage was set for genuine legislative work. This is not only because he was—and still is—a lawmaker par excellence, but also […]
The 10th National Assembly of Nigeria, which began its term on June 13, 2023, has showcased remarkable legislative achievements within its three-year tenure. Elected representatives entered the House with high expectations, and Speaker Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen's leadership has contributed to the body's accomplishments. Tajudeen's record of sponsoring 74 bills in a single term, of which 22 became law, highlights his skill as a parliamentarian.
Upon its inauguration, the 10th House adopted a self-nickname, "The People's House," emphasizing its dedication to representing the Nigerian populace. Through its Legislative Agenda, the House focused on eight critical areas: social sector reform and development, economic reform, strengthening good governance, law reform, enhancing national security, climate and environment, inclusion and open parliament, and foreign policy.
In the legislative sphere, the House received a staggering 2,747 bills during its third year, which resulted in the passing of 371 bills and the President signing 72 into law. This marks the first time in Nigeria's democratic history that a Parliament has passed such a substantial number of bills, and the first time a president has signed this many into law.
The bill breakdown by thematic areas of the Legislative Agenda showed that 65.2% focused on social sector reform, 10.5% on economic reform, and several other areas with decreasing percentages.
The House's oversight activities encompassed 766 actions, including oversight visits, investigations, and public hearings. These efforts led to the recovery of substantial taxpayer funds, with the Public Accounts Committee reporting recoveries of up to N61.5 billion in taxpayers' funds. The House also addressed 1,320 motions and petitions, most of which addressed social sector reform, national security, economic growth, good governance, climate and environment, law reform, inclusion, and foreign policy.
A significant number of these motions and petitions were deemed urgent and required immediate attention.
Furthermore, the 10th House has shown commitment to addressing national crises, convening special sessions on security and engaging during emergency rule declarations. The House also prioritized inclusion by introducing special seats bill and actively addressing various grievances reported by citizens. Overall, the 10th National Assembly has demonstrated significant achievements in legislative, oversight, and representation domains, setting a new legislative record for Nigeria's parliamentary history.
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