The Senate was in full session today, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, addressing several key legislative matters.
Legislative Approvals and Introductions
The day kicked off with the formal approval and adoption of the Votes and Proceedings from the previous legislative day. Following this, the Senate introduced new legislation. A total of six Bills were presented and successfully taken on First Reading.
Funding the Future: Borrowing Programme Considered
A significant item on the agenda was the presentation and consideration of the Report on the Committee on Local and Foreign Debts. This report, presented by Senator Wamakko, Magatarkada Aliyu (Sokoto North), focused on the Borrowing Programme designed to fund the 2025 Budget Deficit.
Key Bills Move Forward
The Senate also dedicated time to crucial Bills focusing on health and national development.
National Eye Center Bill
A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Eye Center, Gboko, Benue State was taken on Second Reading.
- Sponsor: Senator Zam, Titus Tartenger (Benue North West)
- Purpose: To provide Comprehensive Eye Care services, Training, and Research in Ophthalmology and other vision-related disciplines. (Bill SB.506)
A major health reform Bill was considered and referred to committee:
- Bill Name: A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Primary Health Care Development Agency Act and to Re-enact the National Primary Health Care Bill, 2025.
- Sponsor: Senator Olamilekan, Adeola Solomon (Ogun West)
- Purpose: To establish a comprehensive framework for the delivery of Quality, Equitable, and Accessible primary Health care services, strengthen community-based systems, and promote Universal Health Coverage. (Bill SB.900)
- Referral: The Bill was sent to the Committee on Primary Health Care Development and Disease Control for in-depth review.
Following a productive plenary session, the Senate adjourned proceedings. The next legislative sitting is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025.
