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Surrogacy and fistula issues share spotlight with flood response | GESI Tracker

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeOctober 7, 20244 min

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...

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10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 16 senators from north-central rake 85 bills in one year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 26, 20242 min

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....

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 12 South-east senators sponsored 61 bills in one year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 26, 20242 min

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...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 15 south-south senators sponsor 64 bills in one year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 25, 20242 min

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...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 14 senate bills on natural resource governance

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20242 min

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...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Senate gets 53 finance and economy bills in 1st year

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20243 min

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...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 35 agriculture bills sponsored in senate

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20242 min

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...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10th NASS REPORT CARD: 15 gender bills introduced amid inequality in senate

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20242 min

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...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Senate gets 29 bills on private sector governance

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 18, 20242 min

In its inaugural year, the 10th Senate of Nigeria took a significant step towards revitalizing the private sector by proposing 29 bills. These legislative measures on the private sector by the 10th Senate target essential areas, including labour welfare, commerce, transportation, professional capacity development, and media. This approach reflects an understanding of the urgent need to bolster the private sector, particularly in the face of rising inflation, escalating unemployment, and ongoing economic uncertainty that has...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Climate change gets 10 of 475 bills sponsored in senate

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 17, 20242 min

The inaugural year of the 10th Senate saw 10 bills introduced to address climate change amid the environmental crisis plaguing the country In the face of an unprecedented climate crisis characterized by rising temperatures, desertification, drought, flooding, and coastal erosion, only 10 climate-related bills were introduced in the first year of the 10th Senate. Such a limited legislative response is deeply concerning, particularly as Nigeria grapples with escalated climate impacts that displace communities, jeopardize agriculture,...

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