The House of Representatives, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, during its plenary sitting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, outlined strategic national priorities, including a 100-day committee drive, key executive communications, national security probes, and critical disaster interventions.
To clear pending committee reports and optimize parliamentary efficiency, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen announced a 100-Day Legislative Drive. Furthermore, to ensure thorough scrutiny of the upcoming 2027 Appropriation Bill, the House called on the Executive to expedite the submission of the 2027–2029 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
Executive communications received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu included:
- Transmission of the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols Bill and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Enforcement) Bill.
- Request for National Assembly approval for a ₦100.5 billion promissory note to refund the Yobe State Government following the federal acquisition of the Damaturu Cargo Airport facility.
The Clerk of the House administered the Oath of Office to Hon. Usman Maijama’a Kallamu, sworn in as the member representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State. Hon. Kallamu fills the vacancy created by the passing of the late Hon.Yaya Bauchi Tongo in June 2026.
Additionally, Hon. Clara Nnabuife officially announced her defection from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The House called for an independent inquiry and a comprehensive safety audit of military aircraft, following the October 5 military aircraft crash near the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ilaje LGA, Ondo State.
The Green Chamber urged federal funding support for the Bank of Industry (BOI) and SMEDAN to facilitate single-digit interest loans for small businesses.
Lawmakers adopted urgent resolutions directing the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and relevant ministries to intervene in severe flooding, erosion, and windstorm damages across Anambra (Njikoka LGA), Osun (45 communities across 4 LGAs), Kwara (Lafiagi Emirate), and Delta (Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu LGAs).
The House received seven new bills for First Reading, including the National Deceased Organ, Tissue Donation and Transplantation Bill. At the same time, the Electronic Civil Registration System Bill and the FCT Emergency Management Agency (Establishment) Bill advanced to Second Reading. The House also received ten reports from the Committee on Public Petitions addressing public grievances.
