Occupational Safety and Health Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Enact the Occupational Safety and Health Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Occupational Safety and Health. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (2)
Public hearings
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Public Hearing on the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 429
Public engagement
4 published submissions
1 support · 2 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Uche O.Tarabaoppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Ijeoma D.Ebonyioppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Zubairu B.Yobesupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Blessing E.Kanoneutral
Please publish the committee report when it is laid so the public can read it.