Specific Legislative Actions

• Strat.1
  The House of Representatives is prioritising the passage of the Whistleblower Protection Bill to strengthen protections for individuals who provide critical information. The Bill is currently under legislative consideration by the relevant Committee
• Strat.2
  1. To ensure that Committees utilize the available tools in the oversight of MDAs. At the plenary session held on Tuesday, 5th March 2024, the House of Representatives adopted a motion directing the Committee on National Security and Intelligence to investigate allegations concerning the use of illicit funds in financing kidnapping, insecurity, and banditry across Nigeria. 2. On 6th May, 2025 Plenary, Hon. Satomi Ahmed moved a motion to investigate the fire at Giwa barracks' armory in Maiduguri and the ongoing Boko Haram attacks in Borno and Yobe, highlighting the alarming security situation and overwhelmed forces. He called for a probe into the fire's cause and a comprehensive overhaul of the armed forces' structure. The motion was seconded by Hon. Abubakar Yalleman. 3. The 10th House also on 13th May, 2025 moved a mtion mandating the Committee on Basic Education and Services to invite the Management of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to provide report on the implementation of the scheme. 4. The House Commitees have utilised and are still utilising the tools avalaible to them. For intance the Committee on Public Account chaired by Hon. Bamidel Salam utilised thier power as a committee as well as the comprehesive Auditor-General's Annual Report on the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 to conduct thier investigation of the 45 oil companies which collectively owed $1.7 billion in outstanding liabilities to the Federation Account. Through the utilisation of the tool as well as thier legislative power, the committee has so far recovered 86.5 billion Naira as at June 17th 2025. (https://crimefightersng.com/oil-revenue-recovery-house-committee-proposes-sanctions-against-13-non-compliant-companies/). 5. The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has also leveraged the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) Report as a key tool in its oversight activities. In particular, the Committee launched an investigation into the alleged diversion of the ₦1.12 trillion allocated for the implementation of the Programme by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), ensuring accountability and the protection of funds meant to strengthen Nigeria’s food security. 6. The House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream / Downstream) also utilised the NEITI reports, NNPC / NNPCL financial statements, industry audits, Auditor-General queries, contract/acquisition documents as available tools to probed the NNPCL/NNPC remittances, alleged withheld funds and acquisitions (e.g., OVH acquisition review; investigations into withheld revenue reported by NEITI) ( https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/809207-reps-committee-commences-fresh-investigation-into-nnpcs-acquisition-of-ovh.html?utm) 7. Also, the Committee on Health and Committee on Infectious Diseases has utlised the Donor grant agreements and implementation reports (Global Fund, partners), FMoH/NHIS grant returns, partner/NGO performance reports and audit findings as tools to probe into the management and utilisation of large international health grants (global health grants / Global Fund receipts totalling billions) (https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/nigerian-lawmakers-launch-probe-into-46-bln-health-grants-disease-deaths-rise-2025-10-22/?utm) 8. On March 11th, 2026, the House Constituted an Ad-Hoc committtee to Investigate the establishment, funding and implementation framework of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), Edo.
• Strat.3
  The 10th House of Representatives has improved funding for the oversight function of its committees through increase in NASS annual budget. For example, in 2024 NASS budget was increased by 74 % which invariably is an indication that House Committees fund was imporved. (https://businessday.ng/editorial/article/budgetary-bonanza-nass-celebrates-unprecedented-160-12-percent-surge/)
• Strat.4
  The 10th House of Representatives has continued to demonstrate its commitment to accountability, effective oversight, and improved legislative performance through the activities of its various committees and institutional mechanisms. 1. Legislative Agenda: The House developed and adopted a Legislative Agenda for the 10th Assembly, which sets out its key priorities and provides a framework for assessing the progress and performance of the House against its stated commitments. The Agenda therefore serves as an important reference point for measuring the extent to which the House has achieved its legislative objectives. Legislative Agenda of the 10th House of Representatives 2. Committee-Level Performance Monitoring: At the committee level, for instance, the House Committee on Public Accounts, in its July 2024 quarterly report, presented a range of performance metrics and indicators highlighting progress in legislative and oversight activities, including issues relating to public health, sanitation, and governance. The use of such indicators provides a basis for tracking measurable outputs and assessing the effectiveness of the committee's interventions, while also promoting greater transparency and accountability in legislative processes.( (Public Account Committee (PAC) Quarterly report, - July, 2024) 3. Mid-Term and Three-Year Performance Reviews: The House has also undertaken periodic assessments of its overall performance. Its Mid-Term Review, published in July 2025, highlighted key achievements and progress recorded during the first half of the 10th Assembly. Similarly, the Three-Year Legislative Performance Scorecard published in July 2026 presented key performance metrics and indicators covering the activities and achievements of the House over the first three years of the Assembly. These periodic performance reviews provide valuable evidence for assessing legislative outputs, identifying areas of progress and gaps, and generating data-driven insights into the overall performance of the House.
• Strat.5
  The House of Representatives continues to actively partner with CSOs on capacity-building sessions for Members on legislative processes, procedures, and how to engage effectively with external stakeholders. The House of Representatives through its committees and leadership, have partnered with CSOs on public dialogues and policy forums. The House of Representatives has opened up oversight proceedings and public hearings through calls for the submission of memoranda and position papers
• Strat.6
  The 10th House of Representatives utilized NASSTV as its official platform to livestream oversight activities such as budget defenses, investigative hearings, and engagements with MDAs. It also adopted digital systems to archive legislative records and bills, enabling efficient tracking and access.
• Strat.7
  1. The 10th House of Representatives has enhanced transparency through the consistent publication of oversight reports. For instance, the Public Accounts Committee’s quarterly report, launched in July 2024, documents ongoing investigations that have uncovered significant cases of corruption and financial mismanagement, including the misuse of ₦2 trillion in COVID-19 intervention funds (2020–2022) and the recovery of ₦61.5 billion in unremitted revenues from oil companies in 2025. (https://www.facebook.com/honakinrotimijr/posts/house-of-representatives-national-assemblyoffice-of-the-house-spokesmanpress-sta/661372206532144/). 2. The report by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on oil theft in the Niger Delta which revealed an estimated ₦300 billion loss in stolen crude oil. 3. The report by Public Petition Committee (https://www.kblfeedback.com.ng/2025/10/reps-committee-presents-five-reports.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)"