The House of Representatives wishes to announce the further rescheduling of the resumption date from the ongoing recess. The new resumption date is now set for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. This adjustment, as communicated by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, Esq., in an internal correspondence to Honourable…
The House of Representatives is set to hold a two-day Retreat for its Members, to strengthen their legislative and oversight capacity, as well as foster collaborative efforts towards economic development and tax reforms. The retreat is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, will…
The House Committee on Constitution Review, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda from the public on the review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The new deadline is April 30, 2024. This extension is an…
…assures of Reps’ readiness to partner with state govt to end insecurity The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, on Wednesday, led a high-powered delegation of the House to Kaduna to commiserate with the government and the people of the state following the abduction of school children in Kuriga community…
The House Committee on Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring, under the Chairmanship of Rep. Boma Goodhead, announces a Public Hearing on the Non-Oil & Gas and Oil & Gas Bills. This important event is scheduled to take place on: Date: Thursday, 18 April, 2024Time: 12 noonVenue: Conference Room 034, Zero floor, House of Representatives New…
The Deputy Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu presiding. After leading the opening prayer and recitation of the national pledge, the Deputy Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. PETITIONS: Hon. Joshua Chinedu laid a petition on behalf of the Public Complainants Commission. Hon. Jesse Onuakalusi laid a petition…
The House of Representatives has proceeded on recess as part of efforts to promote effective representation by Members of the Green Chamber. The recess which is coming shortly before the Easter and Eid al-Fitr holidays will among other objectives enable Members of the House engage their constituents across the country. Honourable Members are expected to…
The House of Representatives wishes to inform the public and stakeholders of the rescheduling of the resumption date from the ongoing recess. Originally slated for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the new resumption date is now set for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. This adjustment is necessary to accommodate the completion of renovations to the main chamber…
I received with utter shock news of the killings in Okuama Community of Ewu Clan in Ughelli South LGA (a part of my constituency). I must begin by calling on all parties in the dispute to ceasefire and allow peace to reign. I condemn in its entirety the taking of human life and console with…
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria joins in celebrating the invaluable contributions of women to our nation’s progress and development. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women in all spheres of life. The…