As part of our Independent Performance Appraisal of the Ninth National Assembly, we spotlight the Scorecards of Female Lawmakers since their election to the House of Representatives in 2019
BACKGROUND
- A total of thirteen female lawmakers were elected to the 9th Assembly in the House of Representatives in 2019; constituting 3.61% of the total number of lawmakers in the chamber.
WOMEN ELECTED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN 2019
- Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (Isuikwato/Umunneochi), Abia State – APC
- Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu (Onitsha North/South), Anambra State – PDP
- Taiwo Olukemi Oluga (Ayedaade-Irewole-Isokan), Osun State – APC
- Aishatu Jibril Dukku (Dukku/Nafada), Gombe State – APC
- Beni Butmak Lar (Langtang North/South), Plateau State – PDP
- Miriam Onuoha (Isiala Mbano/Okigwe/Onuimo), Imo State – APC
- Adewumi Onanuga (Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North), Ogun State – APC
- Ogunlola Omowumi Olubunmi (Ijero/Ekiti West/Efon), Ekiti State – APC
- Zainab Gimba (Bama/Ngala/Kala Balge), Borno State – APC
- Boma Goodhead (Akuku-Toru/Asari-Toru), Rivers State – PDP
- Onuh Onyeche Blessing (Otukpo/Ohimini), Benue State – APGA
- Tolulope Tiwalola (Oluyole) Oyo State – APC
- Khadijah Bukar Abba (Damaturu/Gujba/Gulani/Tarmuwa), Yobe State – APC
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FIRST-YEAR BILLS CHART [2019 – 2020]
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MID-TERM BILLS CHART [2019 – 2021]
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THIRD-YEAR BILLS CHART [2019 – 2022]
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FEMALE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS IN THE 9TH HOUSE OF REPS [BILLS CHART]
- Rep. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha is the only female principal officer out of a total of 13 female lawmakers elected to the 9th House of Representatives in 2019.
- She is among the Top Ten Members of the House of Representative members in terms of bill sponsorship; having sponsored 35 bills in the last three years (2019 – 2022).
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FEMALE NEWBIES IN THE 9TH HOUSE OF REPS [BILLS CHART]
- Rep. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga is the only female newbie on the bills chart out of the 13 female lawmakers elected to the 9th House of Representatives in 2019.
- In the period under review (2019-2022), she sponsored a total of 10 bills.
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YEAR-ON-YEAR PERFORMANCE FOR FEMALE LAWMAKERS (2019 – 2022)
| FEMALE LAWMAKERS | BILLS TALLY (FIRST YEAR) | BILLS TALLY (MIDTERM YEAR) | BILLS TALLY (THIRD YEAR) |
| Rep. Nkiruka Onyejeocha Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal ConstituencyAPC |
19 | 30 | 35 |
| Rep. Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu Onitsha North/South Federal Constituency PDP |
7 | 14 | 18 |
| Rep. Taiwo Olukemi Oluga Ayedaade/Irewole/Isokan Federal Constituency APC |
9 | 10 | 10 |
| Rep. Aishatu Jibril Dukku Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency APC |
6 | 8 | 10 |
| Rep. Beni Butmak Lar Langtang North/Langtang South Federal Constituency PDP |
8 | 8 | 9 |
| Rep. Miriam Onouha Onuimo/Isiala Mbano/Okigwe Federal Constituency APC |
1 | 5 | 9 |
| Rep. Odewumi Onanuga Remo Federal Constituency APC |
2 | 2 | 4 |
| Rep. Ogunlola Omowumi Olubunmi Ijero/Ekiti West/Efon Federal Constituency APC |
1 | 3 | 4 |
| Rep. Zainab Gimba Bama/Ngala/Kala Balge Federal Constituency APC |
2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rep. Blessing Onyeche Onuh Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency APGA |
0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tolulope Tiwalola Akande-Sadipe Oluyole Federal Constituency APC |
0 | 1 | 2 |
| Khadija Bukkar Abba Damaturu/Tarmuwa/Gujba/Gulani Federal Constituency
APC |
0 | 1 | 1 |
| Boma Goodhead
Asalga/Akulga Federal Constituency) PDP |
Nil | Nil | Nil |
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Editor’s Note: OrderPaper’s appraisal of lawmakers in the core areas of lawmaking is without prejudice to the lawmaker’s performance in the areas of oversight and representation.
