Read Numbers Of Bills Passed By 8th Assembly In 2015, Plans For 2016
House Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Wednesday said that the 8th Assembly in its six months of existence had sponsored a total of 327 bills as against 132 presented within the first six months of the 7th Assembly.
Gbajabiamila said this in Lagos, at an end of the year media briefing on activities of the 8th House of Representatives from June 9 to Dec. 22.
Femi Gbajabiamila
He said that 264 bills out of the 327 had passed through first reading and awaiting second reading while a total of 40 bills had been referred to committees.
According to him, inspite the bumpy start when the house was inaugurated In June, the House has been able to step up its game and thrive towards the progress of the country.
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”In keeping with the resolve of the president to address the issues of insecurity, unemployment and corruption among others, we developed a legislative agenda that will guide the House in achieving its set objectives.
”The bills and motions sponsored and passed so far are clear demonstrations of the House’s resolve to make laws and embark on legislative activities for the good governance of Nigeria.
“Bills have been presented and resolutions passed to address the issues of insecurity, unemployment, economic reform, reform in the oil and gas sector of the economy, among others.
“We are not there yet but we intend as a House to vigorously align with the hopes and aspirations of the Nigerian masses,” he said.
Gbajabiamila said that the 8th Assembly, in its six months of existence, investigated many issues that affect the development of the health, education, power and energy sectors.
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He said that they also investigated and deliberated on welfare of IDPs and victims of terrorism, good governance and anti corruption, transportation, security and came up with resolutions.
Gbajabiamila said that the house intended to pursue the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill in the coming year and present further amendment to the constitution.
The house leader said the amendment was to provide a more perfect document that would guide the nation.
“As a House, we have, through the instrumentality of the law, extended the 2015 capital budget to March 2016 in conformity with our constitution which prescribes a 12- month budget span, thereby ensuring the continuation of the infrastructural development envisaged in the 2015 budget.
“On the 2016 budget, we will look at the proposals and the document with a fine tooth comb, dot the ‘Is’ and cross the ‘Ts’ where and if necessary,” he said.
Gbajabiamila said the 8th Assembly would appreciate continued support and understanding of Nigerians.
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