Reps introduce 2,747 bills, pass 363 in three years

The House of Representatives has introduced 2,747 bills and passed 363 of them since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, according to its three-year legislative performance report.

The figures were unveiled on Monday during a media briefing by the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi, alongside the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Mr Francis Waive, as part of activities marking the third legislative session of the 10th Assembly.

According to the lawmakers, the scorecard reflected the legislative output of the House over the past three years, with private members accounting for the overwhelming majority of bills introduced.

The report showed that 1,351 bills were introduced during the first legislative session, comprising 12 executive bills, 1,336 private member bills and three Senate bills, while 89 bills were passed.

In the second session, lawmakers introduced 912 bills, including 14 executive bills, 868 private member bills and 30 Senate bills, with 148 bills eventually passed.

The third session recorded 484 new bills, consisting of 31 executive bills, 391 private member bills and 62 Senate bills. During the period, the House passed 126 bills.

Providing a broader picture of legislative activity since June 2023, the House disclosed that 1,782 bills are currently awaiting second reading, 323 have been referred to standing committees, and 185 are awaiting further consideration.

The report also showed that 89 bills were consolidated during the legislative process, while five bills were negatived.

Beyond lawmaking, the House said members continued to deploy legislative motions to address pressing national issues.

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According to Waive, “220 motions were presented between June 2025 and June 2026, with 192 referred to standing committees and 28 assigned to ad hoc committees for further action.”

He added that 121 motions were admitted as matters of urgent public importance during the period.

On public engagement, the Delta lawmaker disclosed that the House “considered 48 public petitions during the third legislative session,” describing the exercise as “part of constitutional oversight responsibilities and efforts to provide citizens with avenues for seeking legislative intervention.”

The leadership of the House said the figures demonstrated the productivity of the 10th House of Representatives and underscored lawmakers’ commitment to advancing legislation, strengthening oversight and responding to issues affecting Nigerians.

The 10th House of Representatives was inaugurated on June 13, 2023 and is led by the Speaker, Mr Tajudeen Abbas.

The 10th House has consistently pledged to pursue an ambitious legislative agenda focused on constitutional amendment, electoral reform, national security, economic growth, social welfare and improved oversight of Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

Since its inauguration, the House has processed several landmark executive bills, including annual Appropriation Bills, tax reform measures and amendments to key economic and governance laws.

It has also witnessed a significant increase in the number of private member bills, reflecting growing legislative activism among members.