As part of major reforms aimed at strengthening legal practice in the country, for immediate consideration, President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday transmitted the Legal practitioners act (Repeal and Re-enactment) bill to the National Assembly.
The proposed legislation seeks to enforce higher ethical standards, improve accountability within the profession and expand access to justice across the country.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who read the President’s correspondence during plenary on Tuesday, disclosed that the bill introduces several key provisions, including the issuance of practice licenses to lawyers, a mandatory two-year tutelage period for new legal practitioners and compulsory continuous professional development programs.
In a separate development, the Senate adjourned its sitting in line with parliamentary tradition in honor of the late Senator Okechukwu Ezea (Enugu North) who passed away last week.
Just In: Jigawa Gov Presents N901.8bn 2026 Budget To Assembly For Approval
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi on Tuesday presented the 2026 budget proposal to the state assembly for approval at the state House of Assembly complex in Dutse, the state capital.
The event drew a star-studded crowd of top officials, politicians, traditional rulers, APC loyalists from every corner, community-based organisations, and NGO reps backing state initiatives.
Namadi, while presenting the budget to the state Assembly, beaming with confidence, handed over the hefty document, declaring, “This N901.8billion blueprint isn’t just numbers, it’s our roadmap to transform Jigawa through infrastructure, education, and jobs, ensuring no one is left behind in our march to prosperity.”
“We’ve prioritised agriculture and security to build on our gains, inviting all stakeholders to make this budget a reality for our people.”
The Speaker, Jigawa State House of Assembly, Haruna Dangyatim, in his remarks after receiving the 2026 fiscal year documents with applause said, “On behalf of this assembly, we welcome this forward-thinking proposal, it’s comprehensive and people-focused, and we’ll scrutinise it thoroughly to deliver swift passage for Jigawa’s brighter future.”
“Your administration’s commitment shines through; together, we’ll turn these plans into tangible wins for every citizen.”
