House Of Reps Pushes To Expand Seats: 6 New Slots For Women And PWDs Proposed

House Of Reps Pushes To Expand Seats: 6 New Slots For Women And PWDs Proposed

The House of Representatives is reviewing a new bill, sponsored by House spokesperson Akintunde Rotimi, proposing an increase in membership from 360 to 366. This bill, introduced for its first reading on Wednesday,..…..CONTINUE READING 

seeks to create six additional seats for women and individuals with disabilities (PWDs) by amending Section 49 of the 1999 Constitution.

Bill Overview: Titled “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Six Special Seats for Special Interest Groups) Bill, 2024 (HB.1811),” the proposal aims to bolster representation for special interest groups.

In other developments, the House has resolved to investigate the recent approval of an airstrip construction at Canaanland, headquarters of the Living Faith Church. Initiated by Sulaiman Abubakar Mahmud Gummi, the investigation will examine potential concerns, including illegal importation, insurgency, and national security. Additionally, the House has advised the Minister of Aviation to pause issuing airstrip licenses to private entities and to revoke any already granted.