Senators with zero bills in the 10th Assembly’s first year

10th National Assembly recently marked its first year, and a report has revealed that 18 senators failed to sponsor any bills during this period.

Bills deal with domestic and foreign issues and programs, and they also appropriate money to various government agencies and programs.

Public bills pertain to matters that affect the general public or classes of citizens, while private bills affect just certain individuals and organizations.

A private bill provides benefits to specified individuals (including corporate bodies).

Individuals sometimes request relief through private legislation when administrative or legal remedies are exhausted.

Many private bills deal with immigration–granting citizenship or permanent residency.

These senators, listed below, have not contributed to the legislative process through bill sponsorship:

1. Ahmed Lawan: Yobe North (APC)
2. Musa Mustapha: Yobe East (APC)
3. Onyesoh Allwell: Rivers East (PDP)
4. Manu Haruna: Taraba Central (PDP)
5. Ibrahim Lamido: Sokoto East (APC)
6. Pam Nwadkon: Plateau North (ADP)
7. Simon Lalong: Plateau South (APC)
8. Jiya Ndalikali: Niger South (PDP)
9. Muntari Dandutse: Katsina South (APC)
10. Amos Yohanna: Adamawa North (PDP)
11. Ani Okorie: Ebonyi South (APC)
12. Abubakar Yari: Zamfara West (APC)
13. Adams Oshiomhole: Edo North (APC)
14. Samaila Kaila: Bauchi North (PDP)
15. Abdul Ningi: Bauchi Central (PDP)
16. Kelvin Chizoba: Enugu East (LP)
17. Victor Umeh: Anambra Central (LP)
18. Neda Imasuen: Edo South (LP)

In contrast, some senators have been prolific in sponsoring bills. For example, Senator Tahir Monguno from Borno North and former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Enyinnaya Abaribe, have made significant contributions to the legislative process.

The National Assembly’s website provides information on senators’ legislative activities, including bill sponsorship and committee membership.

Citizens can utilize these resources to hold their elected representatives accountable.