The Senate leader, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi, has disclosed that under Godswill Akpabio as President, the 10th Senate has passed 25 legislations and 115 resolutions in the last one year.
In a statement marking the first year anniversary of the 10th National Assembly on June 13, Bamidele highlighted the accomplishments and strategic collaborations of the Senate over the past year.
Bamidele emphasised the importance of the Parliament in nurturing and promoting representative democracy in Nigeria.
He stated that the Senate has been committed to positioning Nigeria for notable regional, sub-regional, and global leadership roles. He mentioned that the Senate has adopted a strategic partnership approach to build resilient synergy with other arms of government and foster a functional and viable federation.
"The Senate has initiated numerous bills, with 477 bills introduced since the start of the 10th Senate. Of these, 25 bills have been fully passed into law, accounting for 5.24% of the total bills introduced. Bamidele acknowledged that the low number of fully enacted legislations is due to other fundamental national priorities that required the Senate's attention, as mandated by the Constitution.
"In addition to the 25 fully enacted legislations, the Senate has read 275 bills for the first time 275 bills, with 135 awaiting first reading, 45 awaiting second reading, 43 at the committee stage, and three bills refused on different grounds. While only 13 bills originated from the executive arm, 464 bills are private member bills.
"The Senate has also passed 115 resolutions, which have had far-reaching consequences for Nigeria's economic development and the cohesion, growth, and stability of the nation. These resolutions arose from motions of national importance sponsored by different Senators after thorough deliberation," Bamidele said, adding that the Senate has successfully resolved 50 public petitions and confirmed 215 nominees for various political offices, including key appointments into the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the leadership of the Nigeria Armed Forces, among others.
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"These confirmations have been crucial in forming the national government and addressing critical issues of national interest," he stated.
Bamidele expressed confidence that Nigeria was now more stable and the future of the nation looked promising. He called on the citizens to support the government at all levels in building a resilient economy and an equitable federation that caters to the aspirations of all its constituents.
"Looking ahead, the Senate will focus on developing legal frameworks to stabilize the fiscal and monetary spaces, prioritize security, address consumer price inflation, and create a more functional governance structure. The ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution is part of the Senate's efforts to create a more efficient and responsive governance structure in various sectors," he disclosed.
Bamidele expressed optimism for a brighter and more glorious future for Nigeria, urging collective support for the government's efforts to achieve national development.
