The House of Representatives has officially released its comprehensive legislative scorecard, marking three years of pivotal governance since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly. The data highlights an unprecedented era of legislative productivity, with 2,747 bills introduced between June 2023 and June 15, 2026, resulting in 363 successfully passed pieces of legislation.
The scorecard was unveiled during a joint media briefing by the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, and House Spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi Jr., as part of activities commemorating the progress of the 10th Assembly.
The legislative performance across the consecutive sessions showcases a steady commitment to addressing national priorities through diverse bill sponsorship:
- First Session: Lawmakers introduced 1,351 bills (comprising 12 Executive Bills, 1,336 Private Members’ Bills, and 3 Senate Bills), with 89 bills passed.
- Second Session: The House saw the introduction of 912 bills (including 14 Executive Bills, 868 Private Members’ Bills, and 30 Senate Bills), resulting in 148 passed.
- Third Session: The active session yielded 484 new bills (including 31 Executive Bills, 391 Private Members’ Bills, and 62 Senate Bills), with 126 bills successfully passed.
Of the remaining bills introduced during this three-year window, 1,782 are currently awaiting their second reading, 323 have been referred to various standing committees, 185 await general consideration, 89 were consolidated, and 5 were negatived.
Speaking on the output, Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive emphasized that the figures underscore the House’s firm determination to pass meaningful laws that directly benefit the citizens of Nigeria.
“We are working, and this is our scorecard for this session,” Waive remarked, noting that the legislative output reflects the Green Chamber’s strategic focus on socio-economic development and national security.
The briefing highlighted several landmark enactments and critical legislative achievements passed during the timeframe, including the 2026 Appropriation Act, the Electoral Act 2026, the groundbreaking constitutional amendment bill regarding State Police, the crucial statutory frameworks like the Student Loan (NELFUND) Act and the Minimum Wage Act.
The leadership of the 10th House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining this momentum, steering its legislative agenda toward structural growth, robust accountability, and sustainable legal reforms for all Nigerians.
