Parliament resumes sitting today, Thursday, May 21, kicking off the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. Lawmakers are set to tackle a packed legislative agenda spanning transport, energy, justice, and security reforms.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, outlined key bills expected before the House.
Parliament will consider the Maritime and Related Offences Bill after the Committee on Transport submits its report for a second reading. Reports on Road Traffic Regulations and bilateral air services agreements with Luxembourg, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are also due.
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“We expect to receive the Maritime and Related Offences Bill from the Committee on Transport because it’s been moved, the first reading done, and referred to the committee to bring a report for the second reading,” said Dafeamekpor.
On energy, lawmakers will review the legal framework governing the National Petroleum Authority, discuss private-sector participation in electricity distribution, and consider the proposed Nuclear Power Corporation Bill 2026. A bill to establish a Renewable Energy Authority is also on the table.
“We want to establish a statutory entity that will coordinate renewable energy issues like solar and wind,” the South Dayi MP explained.
The Interior Ministry will table a Community Service Bill aimed at reducing prison congestion by introducing non-custodial sentencing for minor offences.
“There have been complaints about activities of security operatives… so the new legislation is to take care of that,” Dafeamekpor added, referring to a proposed law to improve coordination among security agencies.
Parliament will also consider amendments to the National Identity Register law, prison service parole regulations, and a Code of Conduct Bill to strengthen asset declaration and ethical conduct. Additionally, CI 47 (civil procedure in the High Court) will be reviewed to consolidate multiple amendments.
“There have been so many amendments… we think it’s time to consolidate these issues into a new procedure code,” he stated.