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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has unveiled a proposed 100-day legislative programme to fast-track pending bills, clear outstanding committee reports and strengthen oversight as lawmakers resume plenary after their annual recess.
Abbas announced the plan on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja, urging lawmakers not to allow political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections to distract them from their constitutional responsibilities.
“The campaign must never become more important than the country,” he said, calling for improved attendance at plenary and committee sittings.
The Speaker identified the proposed State Police Bill, the Reserved Seats for Women Bill and other outstanding constitutional amendments as key priorities. He said the House would work with the Senate and state Houses of Assembly to advance the constitutional review process.
He also urged the Federal Government to submit the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) for the 2027 budget promptly to allow sufficient time for legislative scrutiny and the timely passage of the Appropriation Bill.
Abbas said the House would also prioritise bills and requests submitted by President Bola Tinubu, including the National Research Development Fund Bill and the proposed domestication of the Geneva Conventions and their relevant protocols.
Providing an update on legislative performance, Abbas disclosed that the House had received 2,747 bills and passed 363 by mid-June 2026. He added that the House had completed between 65 and 70 per cent of the major milestones in its legislative agenda.
However, he cautioned against measuring the Assembly’s performance solely by the number of bills passed, stressing that legislation and oversight must produce tangible benefits for Nigerians.
“A law must solve a problem. A motion must lead to action. An investigation must protect the public interest. Oversight must improve the management of public resources,” he said.
Abbas also called for strict compliance with the Electoral Act and adequate support for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 elections. He urged public institutions involved in the electoral process to operate with neutrality and professionalism.
With the 10th Assembly entering its fourth and final session, the Speaker urged lawmakers to complete priority legislation, conclude outstanding investigations and strengthen oversight before the end of their tenure.
He also called for greater accountability in the management of public revenue, insisting that increased allocations should translate into better roads, education, healthcare and security.
Abbas further pledged legislative support for security agencies while emphasising accountability in the use of public funds and powers. He urged lawmakers to remain united across party lines and focus on delivering measurable results before the Assembly’s tenure ends.