The 10th House of Representatives unveiled its legislative agenda aimed at progress, prosperity, and inclusivity.
The six-point agenda includes economic empowerment, infrastructure development, education, healthcare for all, transparent governance, accountability, security, and safety.
The House aims to diversify the economy, reducing reliance on oil exports by promoting investments in agriculture, technology, and renewable energy.
Chairman Rep. Julius Ihonvbere emphasized their commitment to reducing reliance on oil exports and encouraging investments in non-oil sectors like agriculture, technology, and renewable energy.
He said, “In the agriculture sector, we will pass legislation to modernise farming practices, improve access to credit for farmers, and support agricultural research and development.”
He said the Green Chamber would explore opportunities in agro-processing to add value to the country’s agricultural produce and create more jobs.
He said, “In the technology and innovation space, we will foster an environment that encourages start-ups, nurtures innovation hubs, and incentivizes research and development”.
“Our overall goals are job creation, higher foreign exchange earnings, new skills development, diversification of exports and strengthening and deepening our technological foundations,” he explained.
The stakeholders that contributed to the agenda are the Nigerians Union of Teachers, Nigerian Metallurgical Society and the Federal Ministry of Health.
