Constitution amendment, Buhari’s CBN loan, others top agenda as NASS resumes today
The federal lawmakers proceeded on a three-week Christmas and New Year holidays in December.
Lawmakers of the National Assembly are expected to resume legislative activities today after a three-week break to observe the Christmas and New Year holidays. It would be the final months of the ninth assembly which will end in June.
As they prepare to embark on the last lap of their tenure, priorities and expectations are high. For lawmakers who are seeking re-election, the focus would be on carrying out legislative duties that will further sell their ambitions and secure their seats, while lawmakers who will not return will probably want to wrap up their legislative agenda for the tenure.
In the previous year, the lawmakers passed key legislations like the Electoral Bill and the Petroleum Industry Bill — which have all been signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawmakers also passed the 2023 budget in December despite observing “problems” in the proposed budget.
However, as they resume legislative activities for the new year, and wind down activities for the session, here are a few things to expect:
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