Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, has asserted that the National Assembly remains the most underfunded government institution in Nigeria.
He made this revelation in Abuja at the unveiling of three new digital legislative platforms, developed by PLAC with UK government support.
Represented by Amadi Victor Obuzor, Abbas said, “Many Nigerians erroneously believe that the National Assembly is overfunded. Sadly, the National Assembly is the most underfunded arm of the government.” He emphasized that independent assessments by development partners confirmed this underfunding.
The digital platforms launched—PLAC Bills Track, Legislative Agenda Tracker, and Legislative Repository—are intended to improve transparency and encourage public participation in legislative business. PLAC’s Omolara Akinyeye and Clement Nwankwo highlighted the platforms’ roles in tracking bills and supporting accountability.
