The House of Representatives convened for its 160th plenary session of the 10th National Assembly’s Second Session. The session focused on legislative reforms, educational advancements, and infrastructural development.
Key Highlights:
- First Readings of Bills:
- Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2152): Introduced by Hon. Sada Soli to enhance educational research frameworks.
- Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods and Drinks (Miscellaneous Provision) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2153): Also by Hon. Sada Soli, aiming to strengthen regulations against counterfeit drugs and unwholesome foods.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB.2242): Proposed by Hon. Mukhtar Zakari Chawai to transfer the item dealing with public holidays from the Exclusive Legislative List.
- National Bio-Technology Research Institute, Kauru, Kaduna State Bill, 2025 (HB.2244): Introduced by Hon. Mukhtar Zakari Chawai to establish a biotechnology research institute in Kaduna State.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB.2248): By Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, proposing the creation of Ughelli East Local Government Area in Delta State.
- National Assembly Service Pension Board Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2240): Presented by Hon. Abbas Tajudeen to amend the pension board’s structure.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB.2279): Introduced by Hon. Julius Ihonvbere for constitutional amendments.
- Chartered Institute of Business Psychology of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2277): By Hon. Daniel Asama Ago to establish the institute.
- Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Bichi (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2278): Presented to establish a health sciences university in Bichi.National Assembly+1PLACNG+1PLACNG+1National Assembly+1
- Third Reading:
- National Universities Commission Act (Amendment) Bill: Passed to empower the Commission to regulate academic staff conditions of service.
- Consideration of Reports:
- Federal University of Education, Numan Adamawa State Bill (HB.936): Deliberated to establish the university.
- National Science, Technology, Innovation and Research Council Bill (HB.727): Considered to set national priorities on research and innovation.
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill (HB.346): Reviewed to align with global procurement practices.National Assembly+1PLACNG+1
- Committee Meetings:
- Rules and Business: 3:00 p.m., Committee Room 06.
- Public Petitions (Investigative Hearing): 3:00 p.m., Committee Room 429.
- Internal Security of the National Assembly: 3:00 p.m., Meeting Room 112.
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