The House of Representatives is set to deliberate on several critical bills, including a proposal to create three new states—Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, and Ife-Ijesa.
Sponsored by Hon. Oluwole Oke, the bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to facilitate the establishment of these states.
Key Bills Under Consideration
Other significant legislative proposals include:
- A bill to regulate online gaming by repealing the National Lottery Act.
- A proposal to establish lower courts in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for handling civil and criminal cases.
- An amendment to the National Agricultural Development Fund Act aimed at boosting financial support for farmers.
- A bill to provide a legal framework for independent candidates to contest elections.
- The creation of a National Honours Award Commission to oversee the recognition of outstanding Nigerians.
Motions for Investigation and Policy Review
The House will also review various motions, including:
- Investigating financial irregularities in contractor payments by the Ministry of Finance and the Accountant-General’s Office.
- Examining budget allocations to research institutes since 2010 to assess their contributions to national development.
- Aligning the South West Development Commission Bill with existing federal policies.
- Addressing financial struggles faced by Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) contractors and working toward clearing outstanding debts.
- Imposing stricter penalties on banks for unauthorized transactions and deductions.
Additionally, the House will hold committee meetings on public petitions, business regulations, and regional development as part of its legislative agenda.
