Nigeria House of Representatives introduces 51 New Bills
In its first week back from the Eid-el-Fitr and Easter recess, the House of Representatives demonstrated renewed legislative momentum with the introduction of 51 bills; each advancing the 10th Assembly’s commitment to national development, good governance, and responsive lawmaking.
From public health and education to agriculture, justice reform, and youth empowerment, the new proposals reflect the Assembly’s alignment with its Legislative Agenda and a strong resolve to build a better, safer, and more equitable Nigeria.
Notably, about 25% of the proposed bills are focused on constitutional reform, underscoring the House’s sustained efforts in the ongoing Sixth Alteration to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Key bills introduced this week include:
* Tuberculosis (Anti-Discrimination) Bill
* National Youth Agripreneurship Fund (Establishment) Bill
* Agricultural Science Education (Compulsory in Secondary Schools) Bill
* Freedom of Information Act (Amendment) Bill
* Criminal Code Act and ACJA (Amendment) Bill
* Bank Employees (Declaration of Assets) Act (Amendment) Bill
* NDLEA Act (Amendment) Bill
* Counterfeit and Fake Drugs Act (Amendment) Bill
