At the resumption of plenary at the Green Chamber today, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, welcomed Members and outlined the House’s key legislative priorities for the months ahead.
The House Outlook from October 2026-June 2027 highlights key priorities in budget oversight, constitutional reform, the 2027 Budget, executive bills, electoral integrity, legislative productivity and accountability.
These priorities reaffirm the House’s commitment to responsible lawmaking, effective oversight and measurable results in the service of Nigerians.
The House of Representatives, during plenary on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, adopted three Matters of Urgent Public Importance addressing community security, ecological crises, and flooding.
Ilaje/Ese-Odo Security: The House expressed concern over attacks in Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, which reportedly left houses burnt and residents injured. It urged relevant Committees to engage responsible agencies and directed the National Boundary Commission to determine the land boundary between Ondo and Delta States.
Bende Ecological Crisis: The House raised concerns over worsening gully erosion and flooding in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, which destroyed homes, farmlands, and infrastructure, with two fatalities reported. It called for urgent technical assessment, flood-control measures, relief, and infrastructure restoration.
Enugu Flooding: The House raised concerns over severe flooding in Aninri LGA following the overflow of the Ivo River, which displaced residents and destroyed homes, crops, and businesses. It urged completion of the Ivo Dam and immediate relief for affected communities.
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