The National Assembly will today resume plenary sessions with the scrutiny of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill and proposed amendments to Nigeria’s electoral laws dominating its legislative agenda.
The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, said both the Senate and the House of Representatives would prioritise consideration of the budget proposal alongside far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening the nation’s democratic framework.
Bamidele also disclosed that lawmakers would accelerate work on the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, assuring Nigerians that the process would be concluded in good time for transmission to state Houses of Assembly by the first quarter of 2026.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the Senate Leader noted that relevant committees in both chambers had already begun detailed examinations of the revenue and expenditure components of the budget.
He explained that the early commencement of committee work followed the presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by President Tinubu to a joint session of the National Assembly on December 18, 2025.
According to him, the leadership of the legislature is committed to ensuring a thorough but timely budget process that supports economic growth, improves service delivery and aligns with the administration’s development priorities.
Bamidele added that amendments to the electoral laws would also receive urgent attention, as lawmakers seek to address gaps identified in previous election cycles and further enhance transparency, credibility and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. He reaffirmed the National Assembly’s resolve to work collaboratively across party lines to deliver key legislative reforms in the interest of national stability and good governance.
