The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday revealed that the 10th National Assembly has passed a total of 844 pieces of legislation since its inauguration two years ago.
Senator Akpabio made this known during a joint session of the National Assembly convened in honour of Democracy Day, where President Bola Tinubu addressed federal lawmakers. Also present at the session were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, members of the Progressive Governors Forum, as well as serving and former legislators.
The commemorative session replaced the President’s earlier plan for a national broadcast, marking the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s return to democratic governance.
In his address, the Senate President provided a detailed breakdown of the legislative activities of the upper chamber. He disclosed that, in addition to the 844 bills introduced so far, 107 are currently at the committee stage while 499 have reached the second reading.
“The Senate has introduced 844 bills within two years. One hundred and seven bills are currently at various committee stages, while 499 bills have advanced to the second stage in the Senate,” Akpabio said.
He also highlighted the Senate’s handling of 26 executive bills aimed at addressing critical national policy concerns, along with the receipt of over 100 petitions from citizens seeking transparency and redress.
According to Akpabio, this volume of legislative activity represents an unprecedented achievement in the Senate’s history over such a period.
“This is a record that has not been held by any Nigerian Senate in two years,” he stated.
Senator Akpabio further proposed the establishment of a national museum dedicated to the events of June 12, 1993—widely regarded as a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey. He suggested that such a museum would preserve the historical artifacts and narratives linked to the annulled presidential election.
Reflecting on the broader democratic process, Akpabio stressed the importance of collaboration between arms of government.
“Where governance is in partnership, progress follows. But where governance is in contest, the people suffer. Democracy is not a gift but a trust to protect,” he said.
The joint session formed part of the official activities marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day, which celebrates the country’s transition from military to civilian rule.
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