Aniefiok Christopher
The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency Dr. Unyime Idem, has lent his voice for an urgent amendment of the Federal Road Safety Commission Act 2007 lying before the House of Representatives.
This was as House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to rescind its previous decisions on two major legislative items, citing the need for “fundamental amendments” following a high-level technical review.
The motion for re-committal, brought forward by Hon. Francis E. Waive, targets the Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act Amendment Bill.
Iderm stressed the need to empower the Nigeria Road Safety Commission with the responsibility for Road Traffic Administration and Safety Management, Preventing and Minimizing Road Traffic crashes on public roads.
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During plenary, he noted that the amendment when done, will clearly define the mandate of the FRSC and reduce overlapping functions, ensure improved road safety outcomes, enhance stronger enforcement mechanisms, provide centralised traffic data and intelligence system, strengthen emergency response and crash management, improve collaboration with stakeholders and align Nigeria with global best practices.
Despite having already passed through the Green chambers – one as far back as October 2024 – the leadership opted to pull the bills back from the final stages of the legislative process.
The Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2026 (HB. 1550): Originally passed on October 23, 2024.
The Federal Road Safety Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (HBs. 1604 & 1401): Originally passed on July 22, 2025.
The decision to revisit the legislation stems from a technical audit that identified legal and functional gaps within the current drafts.
Hon. Waive noted that the House is “cognizant of the necessity to rescind previous decisions” to ensure the bills align with existing laws and effectively serve the public interest.
The House observed that without these corrections, the effectiveness of the proposed laws could be compromised once they reach the President’s desk for assent.
By invoking Order One, Rule 1 (2) of the Standing Orders, the House has officially:
Rescinded its earlier votes of passage for both bills.
Re-committed the documents to the Committee of the Whole.
This move places the bills back on the floor for immediate reconsideration. Members will now debate the specific clauses flagged during the review before moving toward a fresh round of passage.
The re-committal underscores a growing trend in the 10th Assembly toward legislative precision, ensuring that passed bills are not just numerous, but legally “bulletproof.”
