It’s a record! Nigerian Senate passes 46 bills in 10 minutes

The Senate in the outgoing Seventh Assembly in what could be regarded as a world record on Wednesday passed 46 bills into law within 10 minutes.

The bills introduced by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Rules and Business, Senator Ita Enang had earlier been passed by the House of Representatives.

The development generated arguments and side talk but the Senate President, David Mark, had his way when he called for a voice vote, and ruled in favour of those in support of the passage.

Mark asked those who were not satisfied with the passage of the bills to raise objections in writing at plenary on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Mark has said the Senate will continue further deliberations on the controversial Fourth Alteration Bill, which seeks to further amend the 1999 Constitution, on Thursday.

He also added that the valedictory session to formally close the Seventh Senate would also be held on Thursday.

 

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