As it marks two years in session, Nigeria’s 10th Senate has pledged to intensify reforms of the country’s electoral framework and constitution, setting a clear legislative agenda for the remaining half of its four-year tenure.
In a midterm statement released Sunday, Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele said the upper chamber had made significant legislative gains since its inauguration in June 2023 and is now poised to focus on electoral credibility, judicial reforms, and constitutional amendments in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
Between June 2023 and June 2025, the Senate introduced 983 bills, with 108 passed into law. This includes both executive and private-member legislation.
A breakdown of the numbers reveals significant momentum in the 2024/2025 legislative year indicating that 506 bills introduced, up from 477 the previous year — a 6.07% increase,
83 bills passed in the current year alone, compared to 25 in 2023/2024 — a 232% jump, Executive bills doubled from 13 to 26 year-on-year and Over 80 public petitions addressed, up from 50 in the previous year
“These figures are more than statistics,” Bamidele said. “They reflect the Senate’s increasing responsiveness to national needs and its role in stabilising key areas of governance.”
The Senate highlighted landmark legislation passed during the period, including: Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2024: Over 1 million applications have been received via the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, with more than 563,000 students already granted loans for institutional fees and upkeep.
Other major legislations he listed included, Tax Reform Bills, 2025: Designed to simplify tax obligations, improve compliance, and boost investment confidence and the National Minimum Wage Amendment Act, 2024 and National Social Investment Programmes Act, 2023: Aimed at improving social welfare and income protection.
“These laws speak directly to the needs of ordinary Nigerians — students, workers, entrepreneurs — and represent our commitment to inclusive growth,” said Bamidele.
Looking ahead, the Senate identified electoral reform and a comprehensive review of the 1999 Constitution as top priorities for the second half of its tenure.
“Our electoral laws must guarantee that every vote counts,” Bamidele stated. “When citizens believe in the process, participation increases and democracy deepens.”
He also emphasized the need for judicial reforms — including how judges are appointed, their tenure, and welfare — noting that such reforms are essential to strengthening rule of law and public trust in the justice system.
With less than two years to Nigeria’s next general election, the Senate is positioning itself to deliver legislation that enhances transparency, strengthens institutions, and ensures credible democratic processes.
“We’re entering a critical period for Nigeria’s democracy. The decisions we make now — especially on electoral and constitutional reform — will shape the country’s future,” Bamidele concluded.