9th ASSEMBLY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA METER(HOR)

Open Parliament: The House of Representatives Misses Deadline to Develop an Interactive Website

In recent years, campaigns by different Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) globally have focused on championing open and transparent governance across all tiers of government. This has become important as citizens continue to find viable ways of holding elected public officials accountable as the debate about inclusive democracy deepens. The 10th Assembly of the Nigerian House of Representatives has also recognised this and has pledged to advance an 'Open Parliament' where citizens follow through the activities of the parliamentarians online from different parts of the country.

18 Years After It was First Introduced, National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO) Bill is Yet to be Passed into Law.

Promise: Passage of NABRO Bill: Ensure passage and assent to the NABRO Bill to provide access to quality, timely, independent, non-biased analytical budget data for Members to make informed decisions.

Gbajabiamila-led ninth assembly fulfils pledge on amendment of Ecological Fund Act to address Poor oversight, non-conformity and diversion which affects the efficiency of this fund

Promise: Amend the Ecological Fund Act to allow for effective oversight by the House so as to ensure efficient and accountable use of the Fund.

TETFund Centres of Excellence (TCoEs) receive intervention funds, but no additional funding in the 2021 Budget as Promised

Promise: Initiate a partnership with the TETFUND to strengthen the 12 Federal Universities designated as ‘Centres of Excellence’ with a special focus on scientific research through adequate funding in the 2021 Budget.

CBN, BOI Support for MSMEs Provided Cushion for Citizens During COVID-19

Promise: Moratoria on Debt Services: House to advocate for the CBN, BOI and other FGN finance institutions to grant moratoria on debt service to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) e.g., those on the Anchor Borrowers Program, some of whom are the most badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Banditry, Kidnappings and Insurgency still posed serious threats to food production and security despite House of Representatives promises

Promise: Empower and Equip Security Forces to: Ensure the government is able and equipped to effectively deal with the various security challenges in the country, including the Boko Haram insurgency, farmer-herder clashes, banditry and kidnappings, that have posed serious threats to food production and security.

HoR Promise on ‘Right to Food’ Bill Passage Compromised by Rejection of the Clause in Constitutional Amendment

Promise: Passage of the Right to Food Bill (introduced in the House in the 8th Assembly) to create a regime of food security

House of Representatives sticks to Pledge on Improving Service Delivery in Education Sector

Promise: improving the general quality of service delivery in the education sector

House of Representatives Fulfils Promise on Providing Structured Funding for Armed Forces

Despite Progress Made, House Of Representatives Promise On Bill To Include Sex Education In Curriculum Not Fulfilled

There has been significant progress on the promise made by the lower chamber of the National Assembly to provide legislative support to include sex education in Nigeria’s educational curriculum. This promise became important with the spate of gender-based violence among boys and girls in schools across the country.

With a mix of Federal Government Support and Legislative Actions, mass metering program extended to 4 million Nigerians

Promise: Mandatory allocation of pre-paid meters: Mandate allocation of pre-paid meters to all consumers and halt the practice of estimated billing practices

House of Representatives Fiscal Discipline Promise Compromised… fails to Advocate for the Constitution of Board of Fiscal Responsibility Commission

Promise: Promote Fiscal Discipline by adequately funding the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and advocacy for the constitution of the Board of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) which has been without a Board for years.

No Legislative Action on Outdated Criminal Laws in Nigeria as House of Representatives is Yet to Review/Amend Criminal Code

Promise: Ensure review and amendment of outdated and defective laws, including the Criminal and Penal Code, to meet current realities

House of Reps reviews Federal Tax Law, to use ICT, other digital means for tax collection in Nigeria

House of Rep reneges on Promise to initiate and pass Agricultural Policy Stabilisation Bill

One of the promises of the Federal House of Representatives (FHoR) is to strengthen Nigeria's agriculture sector and improve food value chain but the promise has been withdrawn.

House of Representatives Fulfil Promise on Amendment of NOA Act

Promise: Amendment of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Act to include campaigns for national consciousness and patriotism and re-work the National Orientation Bill to ensure the more effective building of team spirit above ethnic and religious groups.

One Year After, House of Representatives Failed to “Pass the Federal Audit Bill currently before the House”

Promise: Quick passage of the Federal Audit Bill currently before the House.

Emergency economic stimulus bill minimise Impact of Covid-19 on Nigerians

Commercial activities around the globe were halted due to the spread of the virus

Non-effectiveness of preventive mechanisms, mismanagement of public funds and budget padding marred fight against corruption

Promise: Strengthened fight against corruption by enhancing preventive mechanisms to block leakages, deterrence, and enshrine probity in public fund management

22yrs after its introduction, National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO) Bill yet to be passed into law

Promise: Passage of NABRO Bill: Ensure passage and assent to the NABRO Bill to provide access to quality, timely, independent, non-biased analytical budget data for members to make informed decisions.

IDPs Relief Materials, Funds are Still Diverted Despite Legislators Promise to Address it

Promise: Through effective oversight, ensure that relief materials reach IDPs and other vulnerable groups.

House of Representative Delivers some Headway in Reducing Wastage and Limiting Corruption in the Petroleum Sector

Promise: Ensure passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to improve efficiency, reduce wastage and limit corruption in the petroleum sector

Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Act Yet to be Reviewed by House of Representatives

Promise: Initiate a review of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) Act to attract more funding for large-scale public works in the face of dwindling revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

Despite Worsening Insecurity, House of Representatives Yet to Create Agriculture Fund

Promise: Create Agriculture Emergency Fund: Support the creation of the ‘Agriculture Emergency Fund’ to focus on ensuring the sustainability of the agricultural value chain, especially during a crisis

House of Representatives Fulfils Promise on Community Policing with Enactment of New Legislation

Promise: Ensure the enactment of legislation and appropriations of funds in the 2021 and 2022 Budgets to fund the implementation of community policing, civil-military relations and crime prevention.

Climate Change Bill Signed into Law Two Months After Set Deadline

Promise: To domesticate the Paris Climate Agreement, an international agreement adopted by 196 countries in Paris to combat the climate change crisis.

Despite Increase in Health Budget, Nigeria is yet to address the critical infrastructure gap in the Health Sector

Promise: To ensure at least a 5% increase in the funding for health allocation in the 2021 budget towards addressing critical infrastructure gaps; shortage of drugs, equipment, and consumables, strengthening research capability in health institutions; and address human resource challenges in the health sector especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Security sector gets more funding to strengthen workforce

Promise: Provide funding in the 2021 and 2022 Budget for recruitment and training of new security operatives with higher educational levels to strengthen the security sector workforce and position it for effective performance.

Despite Fiscal Imbalances and Poor Public Accountability, Gbajabiamila-led HoR is yet to amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007 as Promised

Promise: Initiate amendment of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA), 2007, to require revenue-generating agencies (MDAs) to deposit at least 80% of their revenue into the Consolidated Revenue Funds (CRF) instead of their operating surplus which they arbitrarily determine.

Poor Oversight and diversion of Ecological Fund affects its efficiency

Promise: Amend the Ecological Fund Act to allow for effective oversight by the House to ensure efficient and accountable use of the Fund.

UBEC, TETFUND, and NABTEB establishment ACT not yet reviewed, as the House of Representatives break another Promise

Promise: Review the UBEC, TETFUND and NABTEB establishment Acts to build-in incentives and mechanisms to promote entrepreneurial skills, vocational technical education, STEM, and adult education.

House of Representatives lags in its Oversight function as the disregard for summon on security sector continues.

Promise: Oversight of Security Sector Budget: Ensure effective oversight of security sector budget so as to restore integrity, reduce leakages and promote accountability.

House of Representatives Failed to Meet the Deadline on the Amendment of the National Health Act as Promised in its Agenda.

Promise: Amend the NHA Act to increase access and affordability of healthcare in the country while providing a wider range of insurance options to meet the unique needs of the citizen.