The Nigerian House of Representatives has set a clear agenda for its next session, prioritising legislation on state police forces, the allocation of reserved seats for women, and a review of the Medium‑Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the focus points as the chamber prepares to resume its work.
Abbas said the House would give “top priority” to bills that seek to strengthen state police institutions, a move aimed at enhancing law‑and‑order frameworks across the country. The speaker also highlighted the importance of ensuring that women have a guaranteed presence in the legislature, noting that reserved seats would be a key part of the agenda.
In addition to policing and gender representation, the speaker indicated that scrutiny of the MTEF would be a priority. The MTEF is a long‑term budgeting tool that guides government spending and revenue planning, and its review is intended to improve fiscal transparency and accountability.
These priorities come as the House of Representatives readies itself to resume after a period of adjournment. The agenda reflects the chamber’s commitment to addressing pressing national issues and to fostering inclusive governance.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>