Ambitious Legislative Output: Senate President Godswill Akpabio revealed that in just two years, the 10th Senate introduced an unprecedented 844 bills .
Bills at Various Stages:
107 bills are currently at the committee review stage.
206 bills await their first reading.
409 bills have reached second reading .
Results Delivered:
A record 96 bills have been passed by the Senate so far .
Out of these, 52 have been assented to, becoming official laws .
Focus Areas of Legislation: The enacted laws cover crucial sectors including education (National Education Fund), governance (Local Government Autonomy), regional development, tax reforms, and advancements in tertiary and agricultural institutions .
Executive Collaboration: The Senate has also acted decisively on 26 executive-sponsored bills, showcasing a strong working relationship with the presidency .
Citizen Engagement: Highlighting public trust in the legislature, the Senate received 80 petitions from citizens and civic bodies, adopting 18 of them into Senate action .
Summary in a Nutshell: Under Akpabio’s leadership, Nigeria’s 10th Senate has recorded exceptional productivity—introducing 844 bills in two years, passing 96 (with 52 already ratified by the president), acting on executive proposals, and engaging meaningfully with citizen petitions. It’s a legislative sprint that may well set new benchmarks for future assemblies.
