Akpabio: Senate Has Introduced 844 Bills in Two Years
Akpabio: Senate Has Introduced 844 Bills in Two Years
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday revealed that the 10th National Assembly has passed no fewer than 844 pieces of legislation since its inception.
He made the disclosure during a joint session with President Bola Tinubu and members of the National Assembly, held as part of the Democracy Day celebrations.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, members of the Progressive Governors Forum, as well as serving and past lawmakers.
The President had earlier cancelled his previously scheduled nationwide broadcast in commemoration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary.
In his address, Akpabio stated that while 107 bills are currently at various committee stages, 499 bills have ‘advanced to the second stage in the Senate.’
“The Senate has introduced 844 bills within two years. 107 bills are currently at various committee stages, 499 bills have ‘advanced to the second stage in the Senate.’
The Senate has also acted on 26 executive bills to address key policy issues for the benefit of Nigerians. Again, over 100 petitions were received from Nigerians seeking redress and transparency.
“This is a record unmatched by any Nigerian Senate within a two-year span,” he declared.
During his address, Senator Akpabio also appealed to President Tinubu to consider establishing a June 12 Museum—a space to preserve the history and artifacts related to the 1993 presidential election.
He stressed the importance of collaboration in leadership, stating:“Where governance is built on partnership, progress follows. But when it becomes a contest, the people bear the cost. Democracy is not a gift—it is a trust that must be protected.”
