House of Reps Unveils Packed Legislative Agenda for May 21 Plenary
By Exponent News, Akure | May 21, 2025
The House of Representatives has released a robust Order Paper for its plenary session scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2025, signaling a day of intensive legislative activity covering new bills, constitutional amendments, policy motions, and critical reports.
According to the statement issued by Rep. Francis Waive, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Wednesday’s sitting will commence with announcements, petitions, and motions of urgent public importance in line with parliamentary protocol.
Among the major highlights are:
First Reading of Key Bills
Eleven new bills are slated for first reading, including:
Labour Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025
Multiple bills for educational and health institutions in Ojoto, sponsored by Rep. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo
Women’s Health and Surrogacy Protection Bill
Proposals for national institutes focusing on film production, emergency call systems, technical education, and real estate development, sponsored by Rep. Chinedu Emeka Martins
Third Reading of Bills
The House will also consider the third reading of bills to establish and strengthen health institutions across the country, such as:
National Eye Centre, Doma
Federal Medical Centres in Obukpa and Ankpa
Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Birnin-Kebbi
Second Reading of Constitutional and Developmental Bills
Constitutional amendments scheduled for second reading aim to bolster judicial and fiscal independence, including:
Establishment and autonomy of State Auditors-General
Empowering the National Judicial Council (NJC) to fix judicial salaries
Amendments related to Admiralty Jurisdiction and Federal High Court appointments
Other bills include proposals for the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Ishiagu, a Federal Scholarship Board, and the Penal Code (Northern States) Amendment.
Motions on National Concerns
The Order Paper features impactful motions such as:
Non-payment of pension increments and palliative delays – Rep. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka
Revenue generation from driver’s license issuance – Rep. Afam Victor Ogene
Stakeholders’ engagement on Baro Inland Port – Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase and others
Tree planting in the FCT – Rep. Ahmed Saba
Report Considerations
The House will also deliberate on reports concerning:
Federal University of Mining and Geosciences, Jos
Repeal of the National Identity and Planning Commissions
Wildlife Conservation
Establishment of agricultural and technical institutions across several states
Committee Meetings
Later in the day, several House committees will meet at 3:00 p.m., including sessions on Public Procurement, Alternative Education, and Public Petitions.
The comprehensive legislative schedule reflects the 10th House of Representatives’ commitment to active governance, policy reform, and institutional development.
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr.
Spokesman, House of Representatives
