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National Assembly Watch

Know who represents you. Follow what they do.

469 lawmakers make Nigeria’s laws, approve its budget and oversee the government on your behalf. Find your senator and representative, follow bills as they move, and raise your voice through a petition.

109Senators
 
360House members
 
—Bills on record
National Assembly bill tracker

How to use this page

Four steps to hold your lawmakers to account

  1. Find your lawmakers

    Pick your zone and state below. Every state has three senators (the FCT has one) and several House members.

  2. Check their record

    Open each official profile on nass.gov.ng for committee roles, bills sponsored and contact details.

  3. Follow the bills

    Search the Bills Tracker to see what has been introduced, debated and passed — and by which chamber.

  4. Speak up

    Write to your lawmakers, submit a petition, or join an IGIC campaign when an issue affects your community.

Member and bill information on this page is pulled automatically from the official National Assembly website and refreshed twice a day. We do not edit it. For authoritative membership information, always check nass.gov.ng.

The Senate · 10th Assembly

Senators

The Senate has 109 members: three from each of the 36 states and one from the Federal Capital Territory, elected by senatorial district.

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The House · 10th Assembly

House of Representatives

The House of Representatives has 360 members, each elected by a federal constituency. States with larger populations have more seats.

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Bills tracker

Follow a bill from idea to law

A bill must pass both chambers and receive the President’s assent before it becomes an Act. Here is the journey every bill takes.

  1. First reading

    The bill’s title is read and it is formally introduced. No debate.

  2. Second reading

    Lawmakers debate its general principles and vote.

  3. Committee

    Clause-by-clause review, often with public hearings.

  4. Third reading

    Final vote, then the bill goes to the other chamber.

  5. Concurrence

    Both chambers agree one version; a conference committee settles differences.

  6. Assent

    The President signs within 30 days, or the Assembly may override a veto by a two-thirds majority.

How a bill becomes law, budget cycle and constitution alteration — on nass.gov.ng

Official Bills Progression Charts — 10th Assembly (June 2023 – June 2027)

The National Assembly’s own status report for every bill in the current Assembly. Open the latest chart for the most complete picture.

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Bills in the National Assembly
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Older bills may not show reading dates because they were not recorded online. Open a bill for its documents, or see the full list at nass.gov.ng/documents/bills.

Submit a petition

Take your complaint to the people’s representatives

Any Nigerian can petition the National Assembly about an injustice, an abuse of office or a public problem that government agencies have failed to resolve. Each chamber has a committee that investigates public petitions.

  • Senate: Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions
  • House of Representatives: Committee on Public Petitions

Note: the National Assembly’s online form is currently marked “under construction”. If it does not accept your submission, use the steps on the right.

How to petition, step by step

  1. Write it down clearly. Include your full name, address, phone and email; a short title; what happened, when and who was involved; why it is wrong; and the remedy you want (the “reliefs sought”).
  2. Attach evidence. Letters, receipts, photographs, court papers or replies from the agency involved.
  3. Sign and date it. Declare that the information is true.
  4. Get it presented. Ask your senator or House member — find them above — to present the petition on the floor. They can refer it to the Public Petitions committee.
  5. Or deliver it directly. Address it to the Chairman of the relevant committee at the National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja, and keep a stamped copy as proof of receipt.
  6. Follow up. Committees may invite you to a hearing. Keep records of every letter and date.

Need help drafting? Contact IGIC — our volunteer lawyers and writers support citizens with public-interest petitions.

Answers

National Assembly questions

Plain answers about your lawmakers, bills and petitions.

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How do I find my senator and House of Representatives member?

Use the filters on this page: choose your geopolitical zone and state, or type a name. Each state elects three senators (the FCT elects one), and House members represent federal constituencies. Open “Profile on NASS” to see the official record on nass.gov.ng.

How many members does the National Assembly have?

The National Assembly has two chambers: the Senate, with 109 senators, and the House of Representatives, with 360 members — 469 lawmakers in total.

Why can’t I find my lawmaker in the list?

The lists come directly from the National Assembly’s own website, which does not yet publish every member. If your senator or representative is missing, check the official Senate and House pages on nass.gov.ng, or contact the National Assembly.

What is a Bills Progression Chart?

It is the National Assembly’s official summary of where each bill stands in the current Assembly — first reading, second reading, committee stage, third reading and passage. The latest charts for the 10th Assembly (June 2023 – June 2027) are linked in the Bills Tracker.

Can I submit a petition to the National Assembly online?

The National Assembly has an online petition form on nass.gov.ng, but at the time of writing it is marked “under construction”. Until it works, write your petition and ask your senator or representative to present it, or deliver it to the Public Petitions committee of the Senate or House. The guide on this page explains each step.