House of Representatives Reveals Three-Year Legislative Scorecard

The House of Representatives unveiled its three-year legislative scorecard during a media briefing in Abuja, detailing the introduction of 2,747 bills from June 2023 to June 2026, with 363 bills successfully passed. The breakdown includes 1,351 bills introduced in the first session, 912 in the second, and 484 in the third session.

Significant legislative achievements highlighted include the 2026 Appropriations Act, the Constitutional Amendment Bill, and the State Police Bill. Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Ejiroghen, emphasized the legislative output's impact, while House spokesman Akin Rotimi Jr. noted that 1.6 million Nigerians benefited from the student loan scheme, with 303 billion Naira disbursed.

The House is prioritizing the Constitutional Amendment Bill in the upcoming fourth session, which includes proposals for independent candidacy and electoral reforms.