The plenary sessions in the lower house of assembly also had several Bills that came up for second reading. Among such Bills were:
. Bill to make the recommendations of the National Judicial Council mandatory for the removal of heads of Nigerian courts (HB.2203) presented by Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., GCON, and Rep. Marcus Onobun.
. Establishment of Federal College of Education, Zaria, Kaduna State (HB.2118) by Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., GCON, and Rep. Makki Abubakar Yalleman.
. Establishment of Federal University, Okigwe, Imo State (SB.396) by Rep. Julius Ihonvbere.
. Establishment of Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Esie/Iludun, Kwara State (HB.723) by Rep. Adesola Samuel Adedayo.
. Amendment to increase maternity leave period to six months (HB.2105) by Rep. Chike John Okafor.
. Bill to establish a dedicated fund for sports development (HB.2184) by Rep. James Abiodun Faleke.
. Establishment of Federal Medical Centre, Obubra, Cross River State (HB.815) by Rep. Irom Michael Etaba.
. Establishment and regulation of financial and investment analysts (HB.336) by Rep. Whingan Sesi Oluwaseun.
. Establishment of National Orthopaedic Hospital, Shinkafi, Zamfara State by Rep. Bello Hassan Shinkafi.
. Establishment of tribunal for resolution of industrial disputes (HB.1572) by Rep. Akiolu Kayode Moshood.
Also of note, in the flurry of legislations in the House the past week, was the bold step in advancing labour rights by approving a bill aimed at establishing employment standards and welfare protection for domestic workers.
This legislative milestone underscored the 10th Assembly’s commitment to ensuring dignity and fair treatment for workers in the informal sector. With debates highlighting the vulnerabilities of maids, nannies, and gardeners amongst others, lawmakers reaffirmed the need for policies that guarantee their rights, safety, and economic security.
The House also addressed critical national issues, including security and economic development, calling for urgent action to restore suppressed constituencies in Kogi and Delta states to ensure fair political representation.
On economic reforms, the House recommitted the Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan Bill for further legislative action, emphasizing the need to boost industrial growth.
Additionally, the House tasked security agencies with reinforcing local police stations and deploying personnel to curb rising violence in Plateau and Kebbi states. These interventions reflected the House’s proactive approach to safeguarding lives and property across Nigeria.
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