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: House Strengthens Oversight with New Ad Hoc Committees, Expands Health Mandate Through Committee Restructuring

In furtherance of its commitment to transparency, economic accountability, and national resource protection, the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, constituted two strategic Ad Hoc Committees to investigate critical aspects of Nigeria’s export operations, mineral exploitation, and financial compliance.

Outlined below are the newly constituted Ad Hoc Committees and their leadership:

- Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports and Non-Repatriation of Crude Oil Proceeds
Chairman: Rep. Seyi Sowunmi (LP, Lagos)

- Ad Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploitation, Security, and Anti-Money Laundering
Chairman: Rep. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem (APC, Kogi)

In a related development, the House on Thursday, October 30, 2025 also approved the restructuring of the Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control, which has now been renamed the Committee on Infectious Diseases, reflecting an expanded mandate to address a broader range of public health challenges.
Chairman: Rep. Godwin Amobi Ogah (LP, Abia)

Through these strategic interventions, the House demonstrates its unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s economic interests, promoting transparency in the extractive industries, and ensuring that every export transaction and public health policy contributes meaningfully to sustainable national development.

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Happy new month of November ✊🎉❤️

House of Representatives, National Assembly
Office of the House Spokesman

Press Release
For Immediate Release

House of Representatives Shares Agenda for Thursday, October 30, 2025

Abuja, FCT | Thursday, October 30, 2025 – The House of Representatives is pleased to announce the release of the Order Paper for today’s plenary sitting, in line with its enduring commitment to transparency, public participation, and accountability in legislative proceedings.

Today’s legislative agenda reflects the House’s continuous focus on national development, institutional strengthening, and responsive lawmaking.

Highlights of Today’s Order Paper:

Bills for First Reading

The House is scheduled to consider eleven new bills at First Reading, addressing critical sectors such as constitutional reform, public health, education, citizenship, and public safety. Key among them are the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bills sponsored by Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase, Rep. Obi Aguocha, Rep. Akarachi Etinosa Amadi, and Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi; and the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Bill.

Bills for Second Reading

Among the bills scheduled for Second Reading are:

- The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill for effective development and regulation of nuclear energy programmes in Nigeria.
- The Federal College of Health and Dental Technology, Ifedore (Establishment) Bill.
- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Institute (Establishment) Bill.
- The National Eye Centres (Ochadamu and Jimeta) Establishment Bills.

Motions

The House will deliberate on motions addressing national economic and social concerns, including:

- The establishment of a Special Agricultural Processing and Export Zone in Kebbi State to enhance food security and economic diversification.
- The need to curb indiscriminate sale of public land and assets in Federal Housing Authority Estates, Guzape.
- The need to engage inmates in farming activities to improve prison nutrition and rehabilitation.
- The collapse of local rice farming and milling operations across the country.
- Investigation into non-remittance of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) proceeds by NNPC LNG Limited.

Presentation of Reports

Several reports will be presented for consideration, including:

- The Ad-hoc Committee Report on the Screening of Nominees for Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs.
- Reports from the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on the establishment of new agricultural and fisheries colleges across Borno, Oyo, Cross River, Ondo, Bayelsa, and Edo States.
- Reports from the Committee on Public Service Matters proposing administrative reforms within the Federal Civil Service, including provisions for widowhood leave and amendments to the National Assembly Service Act.

Reports for Consideration

Plenary will consider the report of the Ad-hoc Committee on the Screening of the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs, as well as reports on the establishment of new tertiary health and educational institutions, including the Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Zaria; and the Federal University of Biomedical Sciences, Oju, Benue State.

Committee Meetings

Various committees, including Rules and Business, Public Petitions, Health Institutions, and Ad-hoc Committees on Drug Trafficking and on Deductions of Taxes from Public Servants’ Earnings, will also hold scheduled meetings.

The Order Paper remains the definitive guide to legislative business, ensuring proceedings are conducted with structure, transparency, and adherence to parliamentary procedure.

For official updates and verified proceedings, follow:
The Green Chamber Channel: bit.ly/thegreenchamber
Speaker Abbas’ Channel: bit.ly/speakerabbas

Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi, mnipr.
Spokesman, House of Representatives

: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, focused its session on pivotal issues of national security leadership, the crucial confirmation process for Service Chiefs, and advancing a comprehensive legislative agenda spanning industrialisation, fiscal integrity, and local governance.

I. NATIONAL SECURITY, CONFIRMATION, AND PARLIAMENTARY RECOGNITION

The session began with the House fulfilling its critical constitutional duty regarding defense leadership, followed by a ceremonial acknowledgment of parliamentary service.

Defence Leadership Confirmation

The House received an official Presidential Communication requesting the screening and confirmation of Nominees for the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Service Chiefs, respectively In compliance with Section 18, Sub section 1 of the Armed Forces Act, CAP A20, LFN, 2004. Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos), Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, was mandated to chair the Special Ad Hoc Committee tasked with conducting the screening process.

Parliamentary Service

The House extended a special honor to the retiring Mace Bearer, Mr. Jethro Akun Isha, recognising over three decades of dedicated service to the Parliament.

II. LEGISLATIVE PROGRESSION: INDUSTRIALIZATION, REFORM, AND FISCAL CLARITY

The day saw significant legislative success, with the passage of eight Bills and the advancement of several crucial reform-oriented pieces of legislation.

Bills Passed for Industrialisation and Education

Eight Bills, presented by the House Majority Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, CON, were passed, including those aimed at promoting technology domestication and agriculture:

Education and Technology:

1. Project Development Agency (PRODA) Enugu Bill, aimed at facilitating the domestication and industrialisation of technology.

2. National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (Establishment) Bill.

3. Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology Act (Re-enactment) Bill.

Agriculture and Research:

4. Federal College of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Oluponna, Osun State (Establishment) Bill.

5. National Institute for Organic Agriculture and Food Safety Research, Ulonna North, Isuikwuato, Abia State (Establishment) Bill.

6. National Institute of Rubber Research and Technology, Ilushin, Ogun State (Establishment) Bill.

7. Federal College of Agriculture, Mbatie, Buruku, Benue State (Establishment) Bill.

8. Federal College of Food Technology, Alu, Yagba East, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill.

Key Bills Advance to Committee Stage

Six crucial Bills scaled Second Reading and have been referred to relevant House Committees, addressing key areas of governance:

1. Anti-Corruption: A Bill to amend the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act advanced to the Committee Stage. (Sponsored by Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, APC, Plateau).

2. Environmental Sustainability: The Nigerian Recycling Regulatory Agency (Establishment) Bill scaled its Second Reading. (Sponsored by Rep. Fuad Kayode Laguda, APC, Lagos).

Local Governance and Constitution Alteration:

3. Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to include Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Area Councils as Federating Units advanced to the Committee Stage. (Co-sponsored by Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, and Rep. Adewale Hameed, APC, Lagos).

4. Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the creation of Rigachikun and Rigasa Local Government Areas out of the present Igabi LGAs, Kaduna State. (Sponsored by Rep. Hussani Mohammed Jallo, APC, Kaduna).

Education and Technology:

5. The Federal College of Orthopedic Technology and Therapy, Rumuepirikom, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, (Establishment) Bill (Sponsored by Rep. Blessing Chigeru Amadi, PDP, Rivers).

6. Federal Vocational and Skill Centre, Okurike, Biase, Cross River State (Sponsored by Rep. Emil Inyang, APC, Cross River).

III. REPORTS CONSIDERATION AND OVERSIGHT MANDATES

The House dedicated time to considering critical reports from various committees and initiating new oversight actions to ensure accountability in public spending.

Financial and Health Reports Adopted

1. External Borrowing: The House considered and adopted the Report on the Request to Implement New External Borrowing in the 2025 Appropriations Act, a vital step in concluding the nation's fiscal plan.

2. Internal Governance: The House also considered and adopted the Report on the further review of the House Standing Orders, ensuring the efficiency of internal legislative procedures.

3. Health Institutions: The House considered and adopted the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on Bills seeking to establish Chartered Institute of Public Health Studies and Administration, as well as multiple Federal Medical Centres (in Gumel, Elelele Alimini, Ukana, and Ajasse Ipo), College of Nursing Sciences in Ikot Mboho, and Federal College of Science and Health Technology in Askira-Uba.

4. Research and Development: The Report on the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act (Amendment) Bill was considered, aiming to provide for the protection and development of Nigeria’s local manufacturing industries.

5. Film and Media: The House received the Report on the National Institute for Film and Media Technology Ukawu, Ebonyi State (Establishment) Bill. (Presented by Rep. Steve Olusola Fatoba, APC, Ekiti).

Oversight Mandates

Lawmakers initiated motions aimed at improving public service quality and economic growth:

1. TETFund Projects Quality: The House mandated an investigation into the quality of TETFund Projects nationwide, ensuring effective use of educational funds. (Moved by Rep. Aderemi Oseni, APC, Oyo).

2. Economic Stimulus: To stimulate GDP growth, the House tasked the CBN, Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and Bank of Industry (BOI) to facilitate access to short-term loans for farmers. (Moved by Rep. Canice Moore Chukwuugozie Nwachukwu, APC, Imo).

3. Constituency Delineation: The House urged INEC to restore Aujara State Constituency in the Jigawa State House of Assembly. (Moved by Rep. Yusuf Saidu Miga, APC, Jigawa).

IV. PUBLIC PETITIONS AND REDRESS

The Parliament continued its commitment to providing legislative redress to citizens.

Reports on Petitions

The Committee on Public Petitions, led by Rep. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori (PDP, Adamawa), laid five Reports before the Parliament for consideration, reflecting progress on previous citizen complaints across various issues, including: Groups working against the implementation of the CIPPON Act, poor power supply, land grabbing, oil well marginalization, and unlawful dismissal.

Presentation of New Petitions

Additionally, Members presented three new petitions from constituents seeking legislative redress. (Presented by Rep. Paul Kalejaiye, APC, Lagos, and Rep. Patrick Umoh, APC, Akwa Ibom).

House of Representatives, National Assembly
Office of the House Spokesman

Press Release
For Immediate Release

House of Representatives Shares Agenda for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – The House of Representatives is pleased to announce the release of the Order Paper for today’s plenary sitting, in line with its sustained commitment to transparency, openness, and accessible legislative governance.

Today's plenary features a robust agenda spanning legislative consideration, oversight, and institutional reforms.

Highlights of Today’s Legislative Business:

1. Presentation of Reports:
The House will receive six reports, including those from the Committees on Public Petitions and Information, National Orientation, Ethics, and Values. Among them are petitions concerning land disputes in Benue State, energy supply challenges in Lagos, and wrongful dismissal at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).

2. Bills for Consideration:
Fifteen bills are slated for debate and passage. Notable among them are:

- Bills seeking to establish the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies and several Federal Colleges and Research Institutes across Nigeria.
- Constitutional alteration bills aimed at strengthening local government autonomy and creating new local government areas in Kaduna State.
- The Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Amendment Bill and the Nigerian Recycling Regulatory Agency (Establishment) Bill, both of which address institutional efficiency and regulatory advancement.

3. Motions:
Key motions include:

- A call for the upgrading of first-generation universities and a probe into the quality of TETFund projects across Nigerian institutions.
- A motion urging investigation into the collapse of local rice farming and milling, and the impact of import policy reversals on local producers.
- Legislative consideration to *restore Aujara State Constituency* in Jigawa State for fairer representation.
- A motion advocating the provision of cassava processing machines and short-term loans to empower farmers nationwide.

4. Consideration of Reports:
The House will deliberate on several committee reports, including the approval of new external borrowing, refinancing of Eurobonds, and the issuance of a debut sovereign Sukuk to finance national development projects. Reports on proposed amendments to the *Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act* and several health institution establishment bills will also be taken.

5. Committee Meetings:
Scheduled committee meetings include Rules and Business, Public Petitions, and the Ad-hoc Committee on the 2024/2025 Recruitment Exercise into the National Assembly Service Commission.

The Order Paper remains the official guide to legislative business in the Green Chamber, outlining the proceedings of the day and ensuring accountability in parliamentary practice.

For official updates and daily proceedings, follow the verified channels of the House of Representatives:

The Green Chamber Channel: bit.ly/thegreenchamber
Speaker Abbas’ Channel: bit.ly/speakerabbas

Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi, mnipr.
Spokesman, House of Representatives

House of Representatives, National Assembly
Office of the House Spokesman

Press Release
For Immediate Release

House of Representatives Shares Agenda for Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – The House of Representatives is pleased to announce the release of the Order Paper for today’s plenary session, reaffirming its commitment to open and transparent legislative practice in line with parliamentary tradition.

Today's sitting at the Green Chamber features a robust legislative agenda covering bills, reports, and motions of significant national importance.

Highlights of Today’s Agenda

Admittance into the Chamber
The House will admit a delegation of the Chairmen and Members of the Committees on Defence and Interior, and Security and Intelligence of the Parliament of Ghana, to observe plenary proceedings in the spirit of inter-parliamentary cooperation and legislative diplomacy.

Presentation of Bills
Three bills are slated for first reading, including:

1. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill – Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON
2. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill – Rep. Princess Miriam Onuoha
3. Federal Forestry Guards Training Institute, Ankpa, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill – Rep. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims

Presentation of Reports
The House will receive:

- A Report from the Committee on Aids, Loans and Debts Management on the request to implement new external borrowing in the 2025 Appropriations Act, refinance maturing Eurobonds, and issue a debut sovereign Sukuk in the international capital market.
- A Joint Report of the Committees on Special Duties and Aviation on a bill to amend the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Act, 2022.

Bills for Consideration
Six bills are listed for second reading, including proposals to:

- Establish the Federal College of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Isoko, Delta State.
- Establish a Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission.
- Establish the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management.
- Amend the Constitution to create additional Local Government Areas in Benue State.
- Establish the National Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies, Iwopin, Ogun State.
- Establish the Federal College of Orthopedic Technology and Therapy, Rumuepirikom, Rivers State.

Motions
The House will deliberate on motions addressing national infrastructure, environment, and sustainable development, including:

- Completion of the Multipurpose Dam Project in Kajola Village, Ile-Ife, Osun State – Rep. Ajilesoro Taofeek Abimbola.
- Rehabilitation of the Kano–Kari Highway across Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi States – Rep. Yusuf Sh*tu Galambi and others.
- Promoting sustainable green practices within the Three Arms Zone – Rep. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi.
- Connection of Ode-Itsekiri Town in Delta State to the National Grid – Rep. Thomas Ereyitomi.

Reports for Consideration
Among reports scheduled for consideration are:

- The Bill to Establish the Federal Oil and Gas Hospital, Beni-Krukuru, Delta State.
- The Bill to Establish the Project Development Agency (PRODA), Enugu State.
- The Bill to Repeal and Re-enact the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology Act.

Committee Meetings
Several committee sessions are scheduled for today, including:

- Rules and Business (3:00 p.m., Committee Room 06, White House).
- Pensions (Investigative Hearing, 3:00 p.m., Committee Room 440, New Building).
- Public Petitions (Investigative Hearing, 3:00 p.m., Committee Room 429, New Building).

The Order Paper remains the principal guide to proceedings in the House of Representatives, ensuring that legislative business is conducted with order, transparency, and adherence to parliamentary rules.

For official updates and daily proceedings, follow the Green Chamber’s verified channels:
The Green Chamber Channel: bit.ly/thegreenchamber
Speaker Abbas’ Channel: bit.ly/speakerabbas

Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi, mnipr
Spokesman, House of Representatives

: Strengthening Oversight Through Targeted Ad Hoc Committees

In a renewed drive to strengthen accountability, transparency, and sectoral performance, the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, constituted a series of Ad Hoc Committees to investigate and evaluate critical national concerns. This development underscores Parliament’s proactive approach to addressing key issues affecting Nigerians while deepening legislative oversight and enhancing institutional efficiency.

The new Ad Hoc Committees span strategic sectors including development financing, energy, environment, public infrastructure, and national security, reflecting the House’s commitment to ensuring that public resources deliver tangible value for citizens.

Newly Constituted Ad Hoc Committees:

1. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Decommissioning and Abandonment Compliance (DAC) in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry
Chairman: Rep. Bassey Akiba (APC, Cross River)

2. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Operation, Funding, and Performance of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in Nigeria
Chairman: Rep. Mark Obetta (PDP, Enugu) | Deputy Chairman: Rep. Francis Waive (APC, Delta)

3. Ad Hoc Committee on the Preparedness for Single-Use Plastic Ban
Chairman: Rep. Terseer Ugbor (APC, Benue) | Deputy Chairman: Rep. Mohammed Saidu Bargaja

4. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allocation and Expenditure on the Electric Power Sector Reform Programme
Chairman: Rep. Ibrahim Al-Mustapha Aliyu (APC, Sokoto)

5. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate and Salvage the Situation of Federal Roads in and out of Calabar
Chairman: Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC, Jigawa)

6. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Rising Insecurity and Loss of Lives in the Federal Capital Territory Despite the CCTV Project
Chairman: Rep. Donald Ojogo (APC, Ondo) | Deputy Chairman: Rep. Amobi Godwin Ogah (LP, Abia)

Through these strategic interventions, the House reaffirms its commitment to protecting national interests, improving governance outcomes, and delivering results that strengthen public trust in democratic institutions.

PDP Lawmakers Threaten Mass Defection Over Plot To Install APC Nominee As Woman Leader

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PDP Lawmakers Threaten Mass Defection Over Plot to Install APC Nominee as Woman Leader | SYMFONI NEWS Over 20 federal lawmakers accuse party leaders of clearing APC Governor Peter Mbah’s nominee for PDP Woman Leader, vow to dump party if she isn’t disqualified on Tuesday.