The Nigerian Senate has called on Nigerians to anticipate a series of significant reforms and priority projects as the second half of the 10th National Assembly commences.
Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele made the announcement in a statement on Sunday, marking the mid-term achievements of the country’s premier legislative body.
Bamidele highlighted that these reforms will focus on overhauling the electoral system, reviewing the 1999 Constitution, and implementing judicial reforms, among other critical areas.
He emphasized that lawmakers will prioritize transforming the electoral framework to ensure every vote truly counts, promote good governance, and encourage greater participation from honest and engaged citizens.
“When candidates and voters are confident that every vote counts, democracy becomes more vibrant and credible. This assurance will boost voter turnout, make elections more transparent, and restore public trust in the process,” he said.
The Senate Leader also pledged to advance judicial reforms within the next two years, aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the justice system. He noted that multiple bills addressing judicial appointments, tenure, and welfare are already under consideration.
The 10th National Assembly, comprising the Senate and House of Representatives, was inaugurated on June 13, 2023, with Senator Godswill Akpabio as Senate President and Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas as Speaker. Senator Barau I. Jubrin and Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu serve as Deputy Senate President and Deputy Speaker, respectively.
Reflecting on the Assembly’s first half-year performance, Bamidele noted how the Senate leveraged strategic engagement to fulfill its constitutional duties, enacting laws that stabilize the country’s fiscal, monetary, and political environments.
He revealed, “In the 2024/2025 legislative year, the Senate initiated 506 bills compared to 477 in 2023/2024 — a 6.07% increase. The number of bills passed into law rose dramatically from 25 to 83, marking a 232% increase. Executive bills considered doubled from 13 to 26, indicating a 100% surge. Private member bills also rose from 464 to 480.”
Bamidele specifically cited the passage of the Tax Reform Bills as a landmark achievement, underscoring the Assembly’s commitment to resolving Nigeria’s fiscal challenges.
He assured that these reforms will tackle structural inefficiencies in tax administration, simplify tax obligations for businesses and individuals, enhance investor confidence, and drive significant economic growth across all sectors.
