Rural Roads Access Authority Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Rural Roads Access Authority Act and Enact the Rural Roads Access Authority Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Rural Roads Access Authority. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 28 April 2026 · passed
First Reading
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Thursday, 16 July 2026 · referred
Referred to the Committee on Human Rights.
Public Hearing
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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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Public engagement
6 published submissions
4 support · 2 oppose · 0 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Mohammed A.Imosupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Bukola S.Bauchioppose
The cost implications have not been explained. Where will the money come from?
- Suleiman B.Benueoppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.
- Suleiman O.Edosupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Fatima O.Plateausupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Victoria N.Oyosupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.