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Nigeria Decides: Four Critical Bills Sponsored By Dennis Idahosa

The major function of the House of Representatives is to pass laws alongside the Senate.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Section 58(1) of the 1999 Constitution provides that ”  The power of the National Assembly to make laws shall be exercised by bills passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and, except as otherwise provided by subsection (5) of this section, assented to by the President.”

Many people have heard about Dennis Idahosa, also known as Mr. Project, the National Assembly member who represents Ovia Federal constituency and his admirable efforts to constantly commission projects that are people-centered.

However, some people are unaware of how he conducts himself on the National Assembly floor, despite the fact that his contributions have greatly aided in resolving several important issues facing the country.

Here are four key bills sponsored by the youthful lawmaker on the floor of the Green Chambers.

SPONSORED BILLS

1 A Bill for an Act to amend the Orthopedic Management Board Act to Establish the National Orthopedic Hospital in Edo State and for Related Matters (HB.1612)

2. A Bill for an Act to amend the National Commission for Museums and Monuments Act, Cap. N19 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and for other related Matters, 2019. (HB.431)

3. A Bill for an Act to amend the Labor Act, 2004 CAP198 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria to make Compulsory a register of employees for employment outside Nigeria to be submitted to the Ministry in charge of Nigerian Embassies and to discourage against discrimination of applicants on age brackets and for other related matters (HB.2162)

4. A Bill for an Act to amend the University of Benin (Transitional Provisions) Act, Cap U4 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to incorporate certain provisions that are of general application to Federal Universities and empower the Governing Council of the University to make statute to regulate the disciplinary procedure of the senior staff of the University and for other related matters (HB. 2163)

The National Assembly is divided into two chambers, the Senate and the House of Representatives, both of which are active participants in the legislative process. In general, a law is made via the passage of a Bill.

Source iReporteronline.

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