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10th NASS REPORT CARD: 12 ex-governors sponsor 41 senate bills

The first year of the National Assembly has been a focal point for political assessment especially concerning the performance of ex-governors who now serve as senators having a shift from the executive to the legislature.  The analysis of the legislative contributions of ex-governors reveals the dynamics of their bill sponsorship and progression in their first year in the senate. Leading the pack is Sen. Daniel Olugbenga (APC, Ogun East) who has emerged as a significant...

Will women get priority in filling vacant NASS seats? | GESI Tracker

The unfortunate death of members of the National Assembly in recent times prompts discussions about prioritising women representation in parliament In the first year of the 10th National Assembly, the legislature has lost one senator (Ifeanyi Ubah) and four members of the House of Representatives (Musililudeen Akinremi; Isa Dogonyaro; Ekene Adams, and Abulkadir Danbuga). While these unfortunate events are somber reminder of life’s fragility, they also open critical dialogue about Gender Equality and Social Inclusion...

Natasha apology plus bills on elderly, youth and fistula care | GESI Tracker

This week’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) tracker highlights three pivotal initiatives on elderly care, youth welfare and fistula treatment introduced in the House of Representatives, while Sen. Natasha gets an apology from Akpabio over his derogatory nightclub comment  Commission coming for the elderly A bill for the establishment of a national commission for elderly persons was brought to the House of Representatives this week. According to Country meters, approximately 3.1% of Nigeria’s population...

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