34 TRANSFORMATIVE BILLS SPONSORED BY SENATOR PRINCE NED NWOKO

According to Sen. Ned Nwoko, as he continues to reflect on his two-year journey in the Senate, He takes pride in highlighting one of the strongest pillars of his legislative record: the sponsorship of 34 transformative Bills that speak directly to the needs of Nigerians and the future of our nation.

Each of these Bills represents his unwavering commitment to people-centered governance, economic reform, youth empowerment, institutional strengthening, and the equitable development of all regions particularly Delta North, which he proudly represents.

Below is a summary of the Bills he has sponsored in pursuit of a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous Nigeria.

1️⃣ Constitutional Alteration for the Creation of Anioma State

This proposal seeks to create Anioma State from Delta North, correcting geopolitical imbalance and deepening representation and development.

2️⃣ Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Grant Program (Establishment) Bill

This Bill creates a national, merit-based grant window to support young Nigerians with seed funding and structured mentorship. It establishes an independent oversight agency for transparent selection, regional equity, and post-grant accountability. The goal is to reduce youth unemployment and grow a new generation of investable Nigerian ventures.

3️⃣ Waste Management and Malaria Eradication Agency (Establishment) Bill

This Bill integrates sanitation and public health through a unified agency coordinating federal, state, and LGA interventions. It introduces community sanitation brigades and data-guided hotspot mapping to reduce malaria, create cleaner cities, and generate employment through recycling.

4️⃣ One-Month Rent Limitation and Landlord Registry Act

This legislation caps advance rent to one month for defined residential categories and establishes a national tenancy registry. It promotes fairness, transparency, and rental insurance mechanisms while strengthening housing policy and protecting tenants.

5️⃣ Electoral Courts Establishment and Jurisdiction Act

This Bill establishes specialized courts to handle pre- and post-election matters with strict timelines. It introduces electronic evidence systems and result upload audits to ensure timely, credible justice in electoral disputes.

6️⃣ Compulsory Professional Indemnity Act

This law mandates indemnity insurance for all regulated professions, protecting citizens from professional negligence. It defines minimum sector coverage and enforces prompt claims resolution.

7️⃣ Cashless Asset Acquisition Act

This Bill requires property and high-value transactions to be processed through traceable, cashless systems. It integrates registries with AML and KYC databases to combat illicit financial flows and promote transparency.

8️⃣ Self-Defense and Firearm Ownership Regulation Act

This law defines clear eligibility and licensing standards for vetted citizens under psychological screening, competency tests, and digital traceability. It balances lawful self-defense with public safety.

9️⃣ Coroners Systems (Re-Enactment) Act, 2023

This Bill modernizes inquest laws, codifies family rights, standardizes autopsy protocols, and integrates forensic chain-of-custody procedures to improve justice delivery in death investigations.

???? ECOWAS Parliament Election Governance Act

This legislation establishes transparent rules for electing Nigerians to the ECOWAS Parliament, covering eligibility, tenure, recall, and performance reporting, thereby strengthening Nigeria’s regional leadership.

11️⃣ Diaspora Voting Bill

This Bill grants Nigerians abroad the right to vote through secure embassy-based and electronic voting systems with rigorous identity verification. It expands democracy to include the millions contributing from abroad.

12️⃣ Parliamentary Governance System Act

This Bill proposes a transition to a parliamentary model where the executive emerges from the legislature, enhancing accountability, reducing costs, and improving efficiency in governance.

13️⃣ Nigerian Defence Academy (Amendment) Bill – Delta State Campus

This amendment expands NDA training to Delta State, promoting regional inclusion, coastal security research, and defense industry development.

14️⃣ Upgrade of Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic to Federal University of Technology Bill

This Bill transforms Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic into a Federal University of Technology to advance STEM education, innovation, and industry collaboration.

15️⃣ Private Security Companies Regulation and Licensing Bill

This legislation standardizes private security operations nationwide with strict licensing, training standards, liability insurance, and human-rights compliance.

16️⃣ Constitutional Alteration for Mandatory First Aid, CPR & AED Training, and Good Samaritan Laws (2024)

This Bill makes emergency response training mandatory in institutions and workplaces and protects citizens who assist in emergencies under Good Samaritan provisions.

17️⃣ National Talent Rehabilitation and Integration Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2024

This law creates an agency to rehabilitate and empower at-risk but talented youths through training, grants, and structured reintegration.

18️⃣ Public Service Rules (Alteration) Bill – Extension of Retirement Age

This Bill extends the retirement age in critical sectors while embedding succession mentoring, health screening, and performance metrics.

19️⃣ CBN Act Amendment to Prohibit Foreign-Currency Remuneration

This amendment bans routine salary payments in foreign currencies, strengthens the naira, and mandates FX-linked disclosures to promote monetary stability.

20️⃣ National Social Security Agency (NSSA) Bill

This Bill replaces the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs with a central agency to coordinate social protection programs with transparency, unified registries, and efficiency.

21️⃣ National Centre for Substance Abuse Management (NCSAM) – Ndemili, Delta State

This law establishes a national center for prevention, treatment, and reintegration of persons affected by substance abuse, providing specialized training and outreach.

22️⃣ Federal Universities of Technology (Amendment) Bill – Upgrade of FCE (Technical) Asaba to FUT Asaba

This Bill upgrades FCE (Technical) Asaba to a Federal University of Technology, strengthening STEM and applied science education in Delta North.

23️⃣ Mandatory Military Service for Youths (Establishment) Bill

This Bill introduces a structured civic-military service program to promote discipline, unity, and defense readiness among Nigerian youths.

24️⃣ National Vigilante Group (Establishment) Bill

This legislation regulates vigilante groups under formal security frameworks, ensuring proper training, coordination, and accountability.

25️⃣ Orthopedic Hospital, Onicha-Ugbo (Establishment) Bill

This Bill establishes a Federal Orthopedic and Trauma Hospital in Onicha-Ugbo, affiliated with DELSUTH, to improve access to specialized healthcare.

26️⃣ Federal College of Education (Establishment) Bill – Akwukwu-Igbo

This Bill creates a Federal College of Education in Akwukwu-Igbo to train teachers in STEM, early childhood, and inclusive education.

27️⃣ National Ranching Development and Management Bill

This Bill replaces open grazing with modern ranching systems across Nigeria’s LGAs, improving productivity, food security, and rural peace.

28️⃣ Immigration Act Amendment – Visa-Free Entry for AU Passport Holders

This amendment enables visa-free entry for African Union passport holders to promote trade, tourism, and regional integration.

29️⃣ FRSC Act Amendment – Restriction of Daytime Movement of Heavy-Duty Vehicles

This Bill improves road safety by limiting daytime movement of heavy trucks on high-traffic routes and ensuring real-time monitoring.

30️⃣ Federal College of Agriculture (Establishment) Bill – Idumuje-Ugboko

This Bill establishes a Federal College of Agriculture in Idumuje-Ugboko to train professionals in modern agricultural technologies and value-chain management.

31️⃣ Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act (Amendment) Bill

This amendment prohibits foreign ownership of mining licenses, strengthens local content, and formalizes artisanal mining cooperatives for national benefit.

32️⃣ Actors Guild of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill

This Bill recognizes the Actors Guild of Nigeria as a statutory body, ensuring welfare protection, standard contracts, and professional structures within Nollywood.

33️⃣ Nigeria Data Protection Act (Amendment) Bill – Mandatory Physical Offices for Social Media Platforms

This Bill mandates social media platforms to maintain physical offices in Nigeria for regulatory compliance, tax obligations, and user protection.

34️⃣ Institute for Leadership, Entrepreneurial and Corporate Governance (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (SB.921)

This Bill establishes an Institute dedicated to promoting ethical leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance across sectors. It will train executives, policymakers, and emerging leaders to drive institutional integrity and sustainable national development.

These 34 Bills according to Senator Ned Nwoko reflects his vision of a reformed, equitable, and globally competitive Nigeria — where governance works for the people, institutions serve with integrity, and every citizen, from Delta North to every part of the Federation, feels the impact of effective representation.