This week’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker focuses on the issues of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The Motion In the House of Representatives, Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive (APC, Delta) moved a motion for the reconsideration of the bill for an act to prevent, prohibit, and redress sexual harassment of students in tertiary educational institutions. Notably, this bill had previously gone through both the 8th and 9th assemblies before resurfacing in the 10th. Rep....
This week’s Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights key issues such as resettlement of displaced Abuja residents, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and protection of the girl-child. Resettlement and integration of displaced Abuja inhabitants In the House of Representatives, Rep. Ishaya David Lalu (APC, Plateau) introduced a bill concerning the resettlement and integration of displaced original inhabitants of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This bill is on needs and rights of these marginalized...
Last week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) issues from the national assembly focuses on surrogacy and fistula regulations Humanitarian invention for displaced persons A motion raised by Sen. Amos K. Yohanna (PDP, Adamawa North) highlighted the crisis affecting the senatorial district where flooding has intensified existing inequalities and vulnerabilities, particularly impacting marginalized groups such as women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. The humanitarian crisis in Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North, and Mubi...
16 senators from the north-central zone secured 85 of the 475 bills sponsored in the 10th senate’s inaugural year. Out of the 19 senators from the north-central region, only 16 brought legislative proposals to the floor of the senate between June 2023 and May 2024. 74 of the 85 bills sponsored by these lawmakers are awaiting a second reading, while 8 are under committee review. Notably, one bill has been dropped and another successfully passed....
12 out of 15 senators from the South-east zone sponsored 61 bills demonstrating the least legislative activity in the first year The 61 bills sponsored by south-east senators accounted for 13 per cent of the 475 bills processed in the senate from June 2023 to May 2024. 54 of these bills are awaiting second reading, reflecting limited movement within the legislative process. So far, only 1 bill has successfully passed the second reading, 5 are in...
63 of the 64 bills sponsored by 15 senators from the south-south geopolitical zone of the country are stuck at first reading 63 of the 64 bills sponsored by 15 of the 18 senators from the geo-political region are awaiting a second reading, the implication being that only 1 (one) has made progressed in the senate floor. This substantial backlog indicates either significant institutional delays in the legislative progress or a disturbing indolence on the...
The first year of the 10th Senate has been marked by a sluggish pace in bill proposals, with only 14 focusing on natural resource governance Despite Nigeria’s rich natural resource base, a perceived slow legislative activity to harness the sector raises concerns, particularly given Nigeria’s urgent economic challenges. As Africa’s most populous nation and one of the most resource-rich countries globally, Nigeria continues to face a significant debt burden. Despite possessing vast natural resources, such...
53 finance-related bills were introduced in the first year of the 10th Senate, fueling concerns regarding the legislative body’s effectiveness in addressing the country’s pressing economic challenges. Amid severe inflation, escalating public debt, and declining investor confidence, the introduction of these 53 bills send a mixed message, especially with many stalled at first reading. The current economic turmoil in the country necessitates urgent and decisive action from the legislative arm to stabilize the economy, restore...
In a notable push towards revitalizing the agricultural sector, the 10th Senate of Nigeria proposed 35 agriculture-related bills during its first year. The 35 bills on agriculture proposed in the senate represent 7.3 percent of the 475 total recorded between June 2023 and May 2024. While this notable figure indicates an intention to enhance agriculture, it also underscores a significant concern: 35 bills amay be insufficient given Nigeria’s vast potential for agricultural development. The country...
In its 10th assembly, the Nigerian Senate made strides toward addressing gender inequality by proposing 15 gender-related bills during its first year. Despite sponsoring 15 bills on gender issues, significant gender disparities persist within the senate as a legislative body itself, where only four out of the 109 senators are women. This representation imbalance highlights the challenges of achieving genuine gender equality—not only through policy reforms but also in terms of participation and leadership within...
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