9th Assembly Failed Legislative promises

Open Parliament: The House of Representatives Misses Deadline to Develop an Interactive Website

In recent years, campaigns by different Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) globally have focused on championing open and transparent governance across all tiers of government. This has become important as citizens continue to find viable ways of holding elected public officials accountable as the debate about inclusive democracy deepens. The 10th Assembly of the Nigerian House of Representatives has also recognised this and has pledged to advance an 'Open Parliament' where citizens follow through the activities of the parliamentarians online from different parts of the country.

18 Years After It was First Introduced, National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO) Bill is Yet to be Passed into Law.

Promise: Passage of NABRO Bill: Ensure passage and assent to the NABRO Bill to provide access to quality, timely, independent, non-biased analytical budget data for Members to make informed decisions.

Banditry, Kidnappings and Insurgency still posed serious threats to food production and security despite House of Representatives promises

Promise: Empower and Equip Security Forces to: Ensure the government is able and equipped to effectively deal with the various security challenges in the country, including the Boko Haram insurgency, farmer-herder clashes, banditry and kidnappings, that have posed serious threats to food production and security.

No Legislative Action on Outdated Criminal Laws in Nigeria as House of Representatives is Yet to Review/Amend Criminal Code

Promise: Ensure review and amendment of outdated and defective laws, including the Criminal and Penal Code, to meet current realities

House of Rep reneges on Promise to initiate and pass Agricultural Policy Stabilisation Bill

One of the promises of the Federal House of Representatives (FHoR) is to strengthen Nigeria's agriculture sector and improve food value chain but the promise has been withdrawn.

One Year After, House of Representatives Failed to “Pass the Federal Audit Bill currently before the House”

Promise: Quick passage of the Federal Audit Bill currently before the House.

Non-effectiveness of preventive mechanisms, mismanagement of public funds and budget padding marred fight against corruption

Promise: Strengthened fight against corruption by enhancing preventive mechanisms to block leakages, deterrence, and enshrine probity in public fund management

IDPs Relief Materials, Funds are Still Diverted Despite Legislators Promise to Address it

Promise: Through effective oversight, ensure that relief materials reach IDPs and other vulnerable groups.

Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Act Yet to be Reviewed by House of Representatives

Promise: Initiate a review of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Act to attract more funding for large-scale public works in the face of dwindling revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

Despite Worsening Insecurity, House of Representatives Yet to Create Agriculture Fund

Promise: Create Agriculture Emergency Fund: Support the creation of the ‘Agriculture Emergency Fund’ to focus on ensuring the sustainability of the agricultural value chain, especially during a crisis

Despite Fiscal Imbalances and Poor Public Accountability, Gbajabiamila-led HoR is yet to amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 as Promised

Promise: Initiate amendment of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), 2007, to require revenue-generating agencies (MDAs) to deposit at least 80% of their revenue into the Consolidated Revenue Funds (CRF) instead of their operating surplus which they arbitrarily determine.

UBEC, TETFUND, and NABTEB establishment ACT not yet reviewed, as the House of Representatives break another Promise

Promise: Review the UBEC, TETFUND and NABTEB establishment Acts to build-in incentives and mechanisms to promote entrepreneurial skills, vocational technical education, STEM, and adult education.

House of Representatives lags in its Oversight function as the disregard for summon on security sector continues.

Promise: Oversight of Security Sector Budget: Ensure effective oversight of security sector budget so as to restore integrity, reduce leakages and promote accountability.

House of Representatives Failed to Meet the Deadline on the Amendment of the National Health Act as Promised in its Agenda.

Promise: Amend the NHA Act to increase access and affordability of healthcare in the country while providing a wider range of insurance options to meet the unique needs of the citizen.