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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,...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: Most of 93 education bills in senate seek new schools

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 17, 20242 min

In the first year of the 10th Senate, 93 education-related bills were introduced, the highest sectorial legislative drafts which is however largely tilted towards creating institutions. Most of the 93 education-related bills introduced in the first year of the 10th senate were establishment proposals focused on setting up new institutions, colleges, and universities. While the some focused on free universal basic education, and tertiary education trust funds – these bills fail to address the systemic...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

10TH NASS REPORT CARD: 54 senate bills in 1st year focused on health

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 16, 20242 min

In its first year, the 10th Senate introduced only 54 bills aimed at addressing challenges in the health sector. Nigeria’s healthcare system is in dire crisis, exacerbated by the exodus of health practitioners seeking better opportunities abroad—a phenomenon known as ‘japa.’ Despite the introduction of 54 health-related bills, these efforts are far yet to yield significant improvements in healthcare delivery, which is particularly alarming given the sector’s chronic neglect, underfunding, and infrastructural deficits that leave...

PERFORMANCE SCORECARD Senate

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

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 12, 20243 min

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...

National Assembly Politics Spotlight

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

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeSeptember 10, 20243 min

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...

House of Representatives Senate

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

Jokpa Mudia ErusiafeJuly 27, 20245 min

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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