Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Thursday disclosed that the 10th Senate has introduced a total of 844 bills since it was inaugurated two years ago.
Akpabio made this known during a joint session of the National Assembly held in honour of Democracy Day. The event was attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, as well as current and former lawmakers.
President Tinubu had earlier canceled his planned nationwide broadcast and instead addressed the joint sitting of lawmakers to mark Nigeria’s 26th year of uninterrupted democratic governance.
Highlighting the legislative accomplishments of the upper chamber, Akpabio noted that the Senate has not only introduced hundreds of bills but has also made significant progress in processing them.
“Since the start of the 10th National Assembly, the Senate has introduced 844 bills. Out of these, 499 have reached the second reading stage, while 107 are currently being reviewed at the committee level,” he said.
He also revealed that the Senate had deliberated on 26 executive bills intended to support key national policies. In addition, he said over 100 petitions from members of the public were submitted to the Senate for consideration, reflecting citizens’ growing engagement with legislative processes.
“This level of legislative output in just two years is unmatched in the history of the Nigerian Senate,” Akpabio asserted.
During his remarks, Akpabio proposed the establishment of a museum dedicated to the legacy of June 12 and the historic 1993 presidential election, which is widely regarded as a turning point in Nigeria’s democratic journey.
He emphasized the importance of unity between the branches of government, warning that political rivalry only hinders development.
“Good governance flourishes in a spirit of cooperation, not competition. Democracy is not simply a privilege—it is a trust that must be preserved,” he said.
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