The Legislature

Nigeria operates a bicameral legislature, consisting of two independent chambers — the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The Senate – The Red Chamber

The Senate is made up of 109 members, with three senators representing each of the 36 states, while the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elects one senator. This ensures equal representation across the federation.
The chamber is presided over by the President of the Senate, supported by the Deputy Senate President and eight principal officers, including the Majority and Minority Leaders (and their deputies), as well as the Chief Whips and their deputies.

The House of Representatives – The Green Chamber

The House of Representatives comprises 360 members, each representing a federal constituency. Unlike the Senate, constituency distribution is based on population size, which means more populous states have a higher number of representatives.
The chamber is led by the Speaker of the House, assisted by the Deputy Speaker and eight principal officers, including Majority and Minority Leaders, Whips, and their deputies.

The Committee System

Both chambers of the National Assembly operate through a committee system. Members are appointed to standing and special committees, where bills, motions, and other legislative proposals are studied, researched, and reviewed. The findings and recommendations of these committees are then presented to the respective chambers for consideration.

The Mission and Vision Statement

Vision:
To be a professional, proactive, efficient and effective bureaucracy of the legislature.

Mission:
To build a capable, disciplined and motivated workforce that will leverage on well developed human resources and modern technology to render excellent support services  to the legislature.