Nigerian Senate Passes Key Bills on Local Industries

The Nigerian Senate has rescinded its earlier decisions on two amendment bills that President Bola Tinubu returned for reconsideration. The bills, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026, were passed after addressing concerns raised by the Federal Ministry of Justice.

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) sponsored the motion during plenary, explaining that the National Assembly had previously passed the bills before the Ministry identified issues requiring further legislative consideration. A technical committee was formed to resolve these issues.

The Senate then recommitted the bills to the Committee of the Whole for comprehensive reconsideration. After reviewing the provisions, the Senate approved the amendments and completed the third-reading stage.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the passage of both bills, which aim to enhance the protection and development of Nigeria's local manufacturing and processing industries.