The House of Representatives has released its six-point legislative agenda for the 10th National Assembly to drive progress, prosperity and inclusivity across the country.
The House Leader and Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee on Legislative Agenda, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere released the agenda on Monday in Abuja.
Ihonvbere listed the agenda to include economic empowerment and diversification, infrastructure development, education and human capital development.
He said others are healthcare for all, transparent governance, accountability, and the security and safety of persons and property, as well as economic empowerment and diversification.
Ihonvbere said the agenda, being the vision of the 10th National Assembly, would be the fulcrum upon which the 10th Legislature’s operation would be based.
He said one of the House’s foremost goals would be to drive economic empowerment and diversification, adding that Nigeria’s over-reliance on oil exports had left the economy vulnerable to fluctuations in global oil prices.
According to him, to mitigate this risk and build a sustainable economy, they would incentivize investments in non-oil sectors such as agriculture, technology and renewable energy.
He said the House will pass legislation to modernise farming practices, improve access to credit for farmers, and support agricultural research and development.
Ihonvbere added that the Green Chamber would explore opportunities in agro-processing to add value to the country’s agricultural produce and create more jobs.
He stated that in the technology and innovation space, the Green Chamber will create an environment that encourages start-ups, nurtures innovation hubs, and incentivize research and development.
The House leader said the aim was to position Nigeria as a technology powerhouse, leveraging her young and dynamic population to drive innovation and digital transformation.
He said “Our overall goals are job creation, higher foreign exchange earnings, new skills development, diversification of exports and strengthening and deepening our technological foundations”
