The Senate during Tuesday’s plenary session, six bills scaled first reading. They are:
Agricultural Revolution Bill, 2026 (SB. 1082) sponsored by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin scaled First Reading
Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 1083) sponsored by Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu scaled First Reading
The bill sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate when passed, will further create more opportunities to enhance our agricultural production and improve the food security of the nation in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Furthermore, the senate passed for third reading, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026. These bills were earlier passed but rescinded through motion and recommitted to plenary for further legislative scrutiny to ensure the legal clarity, consistency and proper drafting of the bills needed to address some identified fundamental issues.
The Bill for an Act to Amend the National Secondary Education Commission Act, 2026. The bill seeks to strengthen the administration and coordination of public senior secondary education. It was subsequently referred to the Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) for further legislative action.
The Senate also confirmed the appointment of Engr. Sani Mohammed Ndanusa as a non-career Ambassador/High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the request of the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the adoption of the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs that screened the nominee.
Lastly, senate adjourned to Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
