The National Assembly

W e received the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR at the National Assembly for the joint sitting of the Senate and House of Representatives. The president was at the joint session to flag off the new national anthem assented to as an Act of Parliament in commemorating 25 years of our unbroken democracy and the first anniversary of Mr President's anniversary in office. I had the singular honour together with other principal officers of both chambers to receive and usher the President and his entourage to the joint session. The President, in his speech, eulogised the National Assembly for the robust collaboration between the executive and legislative arms, citing the expeditious passage of the 2024 budget as a reference point. After the session, we accompanied the President to commission the National Assembly Library and Research Centre and the flag off of the commercial operation of the A...

House of Representatives, National Assembly Press Release For Immediate Release Abuja, Nigeria | June 3, 2024 House of Representatives Assures Public on Heritage Bank License Revocation - Says extant legislation ensures safety of depositors' funds - Urges CBN/NDIC to set up channels for public engagement The House of Representatives is aware of the recent revocation of the license of Heritage Bank (under liquidation) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the appointment of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) as the liquidators, in accordance with the provisions of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA). We assure the public, particularly depositors and stakeholders of Heritage Bank, that the House is committed to carrying out its constitutional oversight functions to ensure that this development does not negatively impact Nigerians. The relevant House Committees on Banking Regulations; and Insurance will be up to their duty, thoroughly examining the ...

National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria Strike Action: National Assembly’s Mediation Meeting Between FG, Organised Labour Ends on Positive Note - Organised Labour to Consult NEC, Organs on Suspension of Strike Abuja, Nigeria | June 3, 2024 – In a significant development, a mediation meeting facilitated by the National Assembly between the Federal Government and Organised Labour has ended on a positive note. The meeting which held late Sunday at the Senate, was at the instance of the National Assembly Leadership, as part of efforts to forestall the effects of a nationwide strike action at this time. At the meeting, stakeholders noting that the position of Organised Labour is valid given the general economic situation in the country, agreed on the need for on-going negotiation to continue, allowing for continuous engagement on the issue of wages. In his remarks, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio , cautioned, "While addressing the legitimate concerns of Org...

National Assembly Update: Mediation Meeting facilitated by National Assembly Between FG and Organised Labour underway Abuja, Nigeria | 6.00pm, June 2, 2024 – The National Assembly has initiated a mediation meeting aimed at resolving the current impasse between the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The meeting, facilitated by the leadership of the National Assembly, has the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD.; Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Jibrin Barau; Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele; House Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere; and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Labour, Employment and Productivity; Senator Diket Plang and Rep. Gboyega Adefarati, respectively; as well as other Senators and Honourable Members, in attendance. Representing the Federal Government at the meeting are: - Secretary to the Go...

National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria Press Release National Assembly moves to mediate between Federal Government, Labour to avert strike action Abuja, FCT | June 2, 2024 – The National Assembly acknowledges the announcement by Organised Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), to commence an indefinite strike action from Monday, June 3, 2024, nationwide. The decision followed the deadlock between the Federal Government and the Labour Unions in agreeing on a new national minimum wage and reversal of the recent hike in electricity tariffs. As a responsive parliament, the leadership of the National Assembly, comprising the President of the Senate, H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, is taking proactive steps to mediate and avert the impending industrial action, which would have severe repercussions on the populace and economy. From information available to us, the Nat...

Juma'at Mubarak Today, I performed the Juma’at prayers at the National Assembly Mosque, together with other worshipers. May Allah SWT accept our Ibadah, and may this spiritual gathering strengthen our resolve to work together for the betterment of our country.

Welcome to June. At the People's House, we are delighted to usher you into this new month. We appreciate your continued engagement and feedback. We remain committed to serving you better and working tirelessly to represent your interests. May this month bring prosperity, peace, and progress to our great country. Happy new month Nigeria!