Speaker Abbas Launches 100-Day Legislative Agenda

On October 13, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, announced a 100-day legislative programme during a plenary session in Abuja, following the 2026 annual recess. The plan aims to accelerate the processing of pending bills, clear outstanding committee reports, and strengthen legislative oversight.

Abbas warned lawmakers against neglecting their constitutional responsibilities in favor of campaigning for the 2027 elections. He emphasized the need for the remaining months of the 10th House to focus on priority legislation and delivering measurable results for Nigerians.

The Speaker proposed dedicating Tuesdays and Thursdays to major bills and urgent national issues, alongside stricter attendance requirements. As of mid-June 2026, the House had received 2,747 bills and passed 363, with a bill passage rate increasing from approximately seven percent to about 26 percent.

Abbas identified the conclusion of the constitutional review process as a priority and urged the Executive to submit the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework promptly for budget scrutiny.