By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi, Abuja
The 10th National Assembly has reached its midterm milestone, marking 26 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has highlighted the Assembly’s accomplishments and charted the road ahead for Nigeria’s democratic future.
According to him, the Assembly has enacted or amended 108 laws aimed at improving lives and securing Nigeria’s future, adding that the Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024, has received over one million applications, with more than 500,000 students granted institutional and upkeep loans. He therefore went on to say that the Tax Reform Bills, 2025, are projected to boost investor confidence and economic growth, potentially raising Nigeria’s GDP from $363.8 billion to $1 trillion by 2030.
The senate leader stated that a total of 983 bills were introduced in two years, with 83 passed in the 2024/2025 session, representing a 232% increase, just as he added that the number of executive bills passed doubled, from 13 to 26. According to him, petitions handled rose from 50 to 80 within a year, while 215 executive appointments were confirmed during the first session.
“The Assembly will focus on stabilizing the fiscal and monetary environment, securing lives and infrastructure, and reducing inflation. Zonal public hearings will soon commence to correct long-standing structural imbalances in the federation. The Assembly is committed to building a political structure that reflects Nigeria’s aspirations and protects democracy, he stated.
The Senate Leader however, reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to building a legislative legacy centered on democratic deepening, good governance, and sustainable development. He urged Nigerians to actively participate in this nation-building effort.
