The Digest:
A report by ERGAF-Africa reveals that 48 members of the House of Representatives and five senators made no contributions during plenary sessions in the past year, raising concerns about their productivity and commitment to their duties.
Key Points:
- The “Deliberative Barometer and Policy-Focus Productivity Report (NASS-DBPFR)” tracked the performance of lawmakers from June 14, 2023, to June 13, 2024.
- 48 House members and 5 senators contributed nothing to plenary debates, motions, or petitions.
- The Senate conducted 2,275 plenary activities, with 663 (29.1%) being debates.
- The House of Representatives had 4,239 activities, with 507 (11.9%) from debates.
- Economic matters (18.5%) dominated Senate discussions, while security (16.9%) took precedence in the House.
- Barau Jibrin (Senate) and Julius Ihonvbere (House) led in plenary contributions, with 38 and 26 interventions, respectively.
- Lawmakers like Abubakar Baba Zango, Mohammed Inuwa Bassi, and Yaya Bauchi Tongo made no plenary contributions.
The report sheds light on the low engagement of several lawmakers, calling for greater accountability and productivity in the National Assembly.
Sources: ERGAF-Africa, TheCable, Premium Times
