9th national assembly latest news

The 9th National Assembly of Nigeria is the current legislative body of the country, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives. Here are some of the latest news and updates from the 9th National Assembly:

Recent Developments:

  1. Budget 2022: The National Assembly has passed the 2022 Appropriation Bill, with a total budget of N16.39 trillion. The budget was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on December 31, 2021.
  2. Pension Reform Act: The National Assembly has passed the Pension Reform Act 2021, which aims to reform the pension system in Nigeria and ensure the sustainability of pension funds.
  3. Electoral Act Amendment: The National Assembly has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which seeks to reform the electoral process in Nigeria and ensure the conduct of free and fair elections.
  4. NDDC Probe: The National Assembly has launched an investigation into the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), following allegations of mismanagement of funds and corruption.
  5. COVID-19 Relief Funds: The National Assembly has approved the release of N1.5 trillion for the COVID-19 relief funds, aimed at supporting states and local governments in their response to the pandemic.

Recent Committee Hearings:

  1. NDDC Probe: The House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Affairs has summoned the Managing Director of NDDC, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, to appear before it over allegations of mismanagement of funds.
  2. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC): The Senate Committee on Petroleum (Upstream) has summoned the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mele Kyari, to appear before it over allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds.
  3. Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS): The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has summoned the Chairman of FIRS, Muhammad Nami, to appear before it over allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds.

Recent Bills:

  1. National Health Insurance Commission (NHIC) Bill: The National Assembly has passed the NHIC Bill, which aims to establish a national health insurance scheme to provide healthcare coverage for all Nigerians.
  2. National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Bill: The National Assembly has passed the NCDC Bill, which aims to establish a national centre for disease control to respond to public health emergencies.
  3. National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) Bill: The National Assembly has passed the NIPRD Bill, which aims to establish a national institute for pharmaceutical research and development to promote the development of pharmaceutical products in Nigeria.

These are some of the latest news and updates from the 9th National Assembly of Nigeria. The National Assembly continues to play a crucial role in the legislative process, ensuring that the executive branch of government is held accountable and that the interests of the Nigerian people are protected.