The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced on Thursday that the 10th National Assembly has introduced a minimum of 844 bills since it convened in June 2023.
Akpabio disclosed this during the joint sitting of both chambers of the National Assembly addressed by President Bola Tinubu as part of the Democracy Day celebrations.
The event was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, members of the Progressive Governors Forum, and a number of serving and past lawmakers.
In his address, Akpabio said that while 107 bills are currently at various committee stages, 499 bills have advanced to the second stage in the Senate.
He said: “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. It is a record that has not been held by any Nigerian Senate in two years.”
Midway into his address, Akpabio appealed to the President to consider setting up a June 12 museum to showcase the history and artefacts linked to the 1993 presidential election.
The senator also noted that where governance is in partnership, progress follows saying “But where governance is in contest, the people suffer. Democracy is not a gift but a trust to protect.”
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