The 161st plenary session continued the legislative agenda with a focus on educational reforms, environmental issues, and infrastructural development.
Key Highlights:
Water Resources: 3:00 p.m., Committee Room 201.PLACNG+1National Assembly+1
First Readings of Bills:
Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2261): Introduced by Hon. Oladebo Lanre Omoleye to amend criminal law provisions.
National Cotton Production, Processing and Research Institute, Ingawa, Katsina State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2251): Presented by Hon. Abubakar Yahaya Kusada to boost cotton industry research.
Desertification, Erosion, Flood and Ecological Control Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2252): Also by Hon. Kusada to address ecological challenges.PLACNG
Consideration of Reports:
Merchant Shipping Act Repeal and Enactment Bill (HB.1592): Deliberated to modernize maritime laws.
Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill (HB.644): Considered to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Dadin-Kowa, Kano State.
Federal Colleges of Education Act (Amendment) Bill (HB.645): Reviewed to establish a Federal College of Education in Tudun Wada Dankadai, Kano State.
Federal University of Education, Numan Adamawa State Bill (HB.936): Further deliberated for establishment.
National Science, Technology, Innovation and Research Council Bill (HB.727): Continued consideration for setting research priorities.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill (HB.346): Further reviewed for procurement practice alignment.PLACNGNational Assembly
Committee Meetings:
Rules and Business: 3:00 p.m., Committee Room 06.
Public Petitions (Investigative Hearing): 3:00 p.m., Committee Room 429.
Community and Social Development – NG-Cares: 3:00 p.m., Committee Room 201.
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