The 10th Senate has considered and resolved no fewer than 1,286 motions while advancing about 676 bills through various stages of the legislative process, with several already receiving presidential assent, according to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu.
Adaramodu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, highlighting what he described as the Senate’s significant legislative achievements since its inauguration.
According to him, the upper chamber has remained committed to its constitutional mandate, passing key legislation to strengthen the economy, improve governance, enhance security, and drive infrastructure development.
Beyond lawmaking, he said the Senate had also handled numerous public petitions, debated issues of national importance, and screened ministerial nominees and heads of government agencies.
“All these processes are conducted openly and transparently for Nigerians to observe and evaluate the performance of their elected representatives,” he said.
The lawmaker identified the passage of the Tax Reform legislation as one of the Senate’s landmark achievements, alongside efforts to reform Nigeria’s power sector, particularly electricity generation and distribution.
“The 10th Senate has performed exceptionally well. We have passed numerous bills, many of which have already been assented to and are now part of the nation’s laws.
“We have pursued legislation aimed at sanitizing the economy, strengthening governance, and improving critical infrastructure across the country,” he said.
Adaramodu noted that the National Assembly has consistently subjected executive budget proposals to rigorous scrutiny to ensure they align with the needs and aspirations of Nigerians.
He said security, food security, and infrastructure development have remained central priorities in budgetary allocations, given their importance to national growth and stability.
Commenting on the recently concluded governorship election in Ekiti State, Adaramodu described the outcome as a resounding endorsement of the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji by the people of the state.
He said the governor’s victory was historic and reflected widespread public confidence in his leadership style and developmental agenda.
“The result speaks for itself. The people of Ekiti have spoken with one voice. They have endorsed a governor they consider humble, accessible, hardworking, and committed to development,” he said.
The senator attributed the governor’s electoral success to his performance in key sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, and education, as well as his ability to foster political unity across the state.
According to him, all former governors of Ekiti State—including Niyi Adebayo, Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi—publicly supported Oyebanji’s re-election bid.
He added that members of the National Assembly, state legislators, labor unions, student groups, and community leaders also rallied behind the governor.
“For the first time, Ekiti has demonstrated not only a common destiny but also a common voice. When a common voice aligns with a common destiny, the outcome is shared progress and sustainable development,” Adaramodu said.
SOURCE: NAN
