Nigerian SenateTuesday, 9 December 2025

Nigerian Senate Agenda: New Bills, Erosion Crisis Motion & Petitions — Dec 9, 2025

On Tuesday, 9th December 2025, the Nigerian Senate had a packed agenda covering six new bills introduced for first reading, two bills considered at second reading, and a motion calling for urgent federal action on severe land erosion in Edo State. The sitting also included a committee report on three separate petitions from citizens alleging wrongful termination of employment by federal agencies.

Key Agenda Items

A bill to establish the National Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (NHFRA) was listed for second reading — it would set healthcare standards and accredit health service providers nationwide.
A motion was tabled urging the Ecological Fund Office, NEMA, and the Federal Ministry of Environment to urgently address escalating gully erosion and deforestation across Esan Land in Edo Central Senatorial District.
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions presented a report on three citizens' petitions alleging wrongful termination of employment by federal agencies including NCAC and NEPC.

Official Order Paper

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