Former Governors Take Legislative Lead: 9 Senators Sponsor Bills in 10 Months

Nine former governors in the 10th National Assembly have sponsored bills during the period from June 13, 2023, to March 14, 2024.

This effort showcases the former governors’ continued dedication to contributing to Nigeria’s legislative landscape.

Among the former governors who have sponsored bills in the Senate are:

Senator Gbenga Daniel (APC-Ogun East) – The former Governor of Ogun State has sponsored four bills, including the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio (APC-Akwa Ibom North-West) – Akpabio has sponsored two bills, including the National Institute for Electoral Studies (Establishment) Bill, 2023.

Senator Orji Kalu (APC-Abia North) – With five bills to his credit, Kalu has sponsored the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023, among others.

Senator Danjuma Goje (APC-Gombe Central) – The former governor of Gombe State has sponsored two bills, including the Federal University of Horticulture Dadin-Kowa, Gombe State (Establishment) Bill.

Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo (PDP-Gombe North) – Dankwambo has also sponsored two bills, including the Federal University of Education (Technical), Gombe (Establishment) Bill, 2023.

Senator Adamu Aliero (PDP-Kebbi Central) – The former governor of Kebbi State has sponsored the Federal University, Birnin Kebbi (Establishment) Bill, 2023.

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (PDP-Sokoto South) – The immediate past Governor of Sokoto and former speaker of the House of Representatives has sponsored the Federal Housing Authority Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

Senator Abubakar Bello (APC-Niger North) – The immediate past governor of Niger State has sponsored two bills, including the Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Wushishi, Niger State (Establishment) Bill, 2023.

Senator Aliyu Wammako (APC-Sokoto North) – The former governor of Sokoto State has also sponsored two bills, including the National War College Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

In addition to the former governors’ contributions, Senate Majority Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) has taken the lead with 23 sponsored bills, closely followed by Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin (APC, Kano North) with 15 bills.

The Senate, as the upper chamber of the Nigerian National Assembly, plays a crucial role in the legislative process by proposing and reviewing bills that aim to improve the country’s governance, economy, and social welfare.

The active participation of these former governors in the Senate is a testament to their commitment to using their experience and expertise to better the lives of Nigerians.