Nigeria’s House of Representatives has made significant progress on two important bills. The first bill mandates the inclusion of specific portfolios in the nomination lists for Ministers and Commissioners submitted by the President and State Governors. This move, led by Okechukwu Dibiagwu, aims to enhance the scrutiny of nominees by lawmakers during confirmation processes ¹.
According to Dibiagwu, attaching portfolios to nominees will enable more effective and targeted scrutiny. This change could bring greater transparency and accountability to the nomination process.
In related news, a separate bill proposing an extension of the retirement age for health workers has also advanced to its second reading. This potential change could significantly impact Nigeria’s healthcare workforce by retaining experienced personnel for extended periods ¹.
Key Highlights of the Bills:
- Ministerial Nominees Bill: Mandates inclusion of specific portfolios in nomination lists
- Health Workers Retirement Age Bill: Proposes extension of retirement age for health workers
These developments were shared by the Nigerian Television Authority on its X account, providing updates on the country’s legislative progress.
