The House of Representatives has announced that lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly introduced 2,747 bills and successfully passed 363 bills within their first three years in office, describing the period as one of the most productive legislative phases in recent years.
The figures were disclosed on Monday during a review of the House’s legislative activities at the end of its third session.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Francis Waive, said the number of bills considered reflected the commitment of lawmakers to improving Nigeria’s legal system and addressing national issues through legislation.
He explained that the total number of bills introduced included 57 Executive bills, 95 concurrence bills from the Senate, and 2,595 private members’ bills sponsored by lawmakers.
According to Waive, the House passed 89 bills in its first session, 148 in the second session and 126 during the third session, bringing the total to 363.
Providing details of the third legislative year alone, he said lawmakers introduced 484 bills, consisting of 31 Executive bills, 391 private members’ bills and 62 Senate concurrence bills.
Beyond legislative activities, Waive said the House considered 220 motions, with 192 referred to standing committees and 28 assigned to ad hoc committees. He added that 121 motions were treated as matters of urgent public importance, while 48 petitions from citizens and organisations were also reviewed.
Some major legislative actions highlighted by the House include the passage of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, Electoral Act 2026, tax reform laws, constitutional amendment proposals supporting state police and the Minimum Wage Act.
Waive said the legislation passed during the period was aimed at improving governance, strengthening institutions and addressing the needs of Nigerians.
The House leadership also dismissed allegations that lawmakers pay money to get bills listed for consideration, describing such claims as a misunderstanding of the legislative process.
Waive explained that the comments that sparked the allegations referred to consultations, negotiations and efforts to gain support for bills rather than financial inducements.
House spokesperson Akin Rotimi also defended the integrity of the process, stating that all bills undergo proper screening and follow constitutional procedures before advancing through legislative stages.
He noted that the number of bills passed should not be compared directly with the number introduced because some proposals with similar objectives are often merged into one legislation during consideration.
Rotimi added that lawmakers have submitted more than 300 constitutional amendment proposals, many of which are currently undergoing legislative review.
Looking ahead to the fourth session, he said the House would focus on completing key reforms and delivering on commitments made to Nigerians before the end of the Assembly’s tenure.
Meanwhile, Waive clarified that his committee does not keep records of bills that receive presidential assent, explaining that such documentation is managed by the Clerk of the National Assembly in collaboration with the Presidency.
He also defended the growing number of establishment bills seeking to create federal institutions, arguing that many of them have resulted in important facilities such as Federal Medical Centres and other public services across the country.
On state police, Waive explained that the constitutional amendment approved by the House only provides the legal framework for establishing state-controlled police services, while operational details would require further amendments to relevant laws.
The House spokesperson disclosed that lawmakers are expected to consider about 40 constitutional amendment bills during the next legislative session, including proposals on reserved seats for women, democratic reforms and improvements to Nigeria’s governance structure.
