The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to rescind its previous decisions on two major legislative items, citing the need for “fundamental amendments” following a high-level technical review.
The motion for re-committal, brought forward by Hon. Francis E. Waive, targets the Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act Amendment Bill.
Despite having already passed through the green chamber—one as far back as October 2024—the leadership has opted to pull the bills back from the final stages of the legislative process.
The Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 1550): Originally passed on October 23, 2024.
The Federal Road Safety Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HBs. 1604 & 1401): Originally passed on July 22, 2025.
The decision to revisit the legislation stems from a technical audit that identified legal and functional gaps within the current drafts. Hon. Waive noted that the House is “cognizant of the necessity to rescind previous decisions” to ensure the bills align with existing laws and effectively serve the public interest.
The House observed that without these corrections, the effectiveness of the proposed laws could be compromised once they reach the President’s desk for assent.
By invoking Order One, Rule 1 (2) of the Standing Orders, the House has officially:
Rescinded its earlier votes of passage for both bills.
Re-committed the documents to the Committee of the Whole.
This move places the bills back on the floor for immediate reconsideration. Members will now debate the specific clauses flagged during the review before moving toward a fresh round of passage.
The re-committal underscores a growing trend in the 10th Assembly toward legislative precision, ensuring that passed bills are not just numerous, but legally “bulletproof.”
