Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has outlined key legislative priorities for the final session of the 10th National Assembly, including state police, reserved seats for women and closer scrutiny of the 2027 budget.
Key Highlights
- Speaker Abbas unveils a 100-day programme for the final session of the 10th National Assembly.
- Priorities include the State Police Bill and Reserved Seats for Women Bill.
- He calls for timely submission of the 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework.
- The House received 2,747 bills and passed 363 by mid-June 2026.
- He warns lawmakers against letting 2027 election politics distract them.
Abbas announced the priorities on Tuesday during plenary resumption at the National Assembly in Abuja, unveiling a proposed 100-day programme aimed at accelerating pending bills, concluding committee assignments and improving legislative oversight.
He cautioned lawmakers against allowing political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections to distract them from their responsibilities, insisting that national interests and service to constituents must remain paramount.
State Police, Women’s Seats, 2027 Budget
The speaker also called for the timely submission of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework for the 2027 budget to give the National Assembly sufficient time to examine government spending proposals.
Among other priorities, he highlighted constitutional amendment bills, including the proposed State Police Bill and Reserved Seats for Women Bill.
He also identified presidential requests concerning the National Research Development Fund and the domestication of the Geneva Conventions as matters requiring attention.
2,747 Bills Received, 363 Passed
Abbas disclosed that the House had received 2,747 bills and passed 363 by mid-June 2026. He said its internal assessment showed that between 65 and 70 per cent of the major targets in its legislative agenda had been achieved.
However, he maintained that legislative success should be measured by the impact of laws and oversight activities on Nigerians rather than the number of bills passed.
He further urged lawmakers to strengthen electoral accountability, monitor the use of public funds and ensure that increased government revenues translate into better infrastructure, healthcare, education and security.
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Security And 2025 Budget Extension
Addressing security concerns, Abbas cited incidents involving abducted schoolchildren, attacks and displacement, as well as flooding and erosion in some states.
The speaker pledged continued legislative support for security agencies while emphasising accountability.
The speaker also defended the extension of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act to December 31, explaining that it was intended to protect ongoing projects and prevent waste.
He stressed, however, that the extension must produce measurable results.
Abbas urged members to set aside partisan differences and work with the executive and judiciary, while respecting the constitutional independence of each arm of government, as the House enters the final phase of its tenure.
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