The House of Representatives has presented its three-year legislative scorecard since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.
The House disclosed that it introduced 2,747 bills between June 2023 and 15 June 2026, with 363 successfully passed.
The figures were unveiled during a media briefing by the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Mr Francis Ejiroghene Waive, and the House Spokesman, Mr Akin Rotimi Jr., as part of activities marking the third legislative session of the 10th National Assembly.
According to the breakdown, the House introduced 1,351 bills during its first session, comprising 12 Executive Bills, 1,336 Private Members’ Bills, and three Senate Bills, of which 89 were passed.
During the second session, lawmakers introduced 912 bills, including 14 Executive Bills, 868 Private Members’ Bills, and 30 Senate Bills, with 148 passed.
The third session recorded 484 new bills, comprising 31 Executive Bills, 391 Private Members’ Bills, and 62 Senate Bills. The House passed 126 bills during the session.
Of the 2,747 bills introduced since June 2023, 1,782 are awaiting second reading, 323 have been referred to standing committees, 185 are awaiting consideration, while five were negatived. Additionally, 89 bills were consolidated before consideration.
Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Business, Mr Francis Ejiroghene Waive, said the legislative output reflected the House’s commitment to delivering impactful legislation.
“We are working, and this is our scorecard for this session,” he said.
According to him, landmark legislation passed during the third session includes the 2026 Appropriation Act, the constitutional amendment bill on state police, and the Electoral Act 2026. He also highlighted major laws enacted since the inauguration of the Assembly, including the Student Loan (NELFUND) Act and the Minimum Wage Act.
Responding to questions on allegations that lawmakers pay to have bills listed for consideration, Mr Waive dismissed the claim, saying it arose from a misunderstanding of remarks made by a member.
He explained that sponsoring a bill requires extensive consultations and lobbying among colleagues rather than financial inducement.
On constitutional amendments, he clarified that the proposed amendment on state police is separate from amendments to the Police Act, which would provide the legal framework for its operation once the constitutional amendment is approved. He added that the House would consider the Senate’s version during the fourth session.
Earlier, House Spokesman Mr Akin Rotimi Jr. said the briefing was part of the House’s commitment to transparency and accountability ahead of the National Assembly Open Week next week.
He noted that more than 1.6 million Nigerians had benefited from the student loan scheme, with over ₦303 billion disbursed.
Mr Rotimi also commended the Public Accounts Committee for recovering more than $61.5 billion in unremitted oil revenues and over ₦520 billion in outstanding Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations as of the end of 2025.
He said the House would prioritise key constitutional amendment bills during the fourth session, including proposals on independent candidacy, single-day elections, and other electoral reforms.
On legislative motions, the House disclosed that 220 motions were presented between June 2025 and June 2026. Of these, 192 were referred to standing committees, 28 to ad hoc committees, while 121 were presented as matters of urgent public importance.
The House also considered and adopted 48 public petitions during the third legislative session, underscoring its oversight and public engagement responsibilities.
Mr Rotimi maintained that the 10th House remains focused on implementing its legislative agenda and fulfilling its commitments to Nigerians.
“The total number of bills introduced and passed by this Assembly is the highest since 1999. We still have more work to do, but we have covered significant ground in advancing legislation that impacts the lives of Nigerians,” he said.
