Statutory Corporations Governance Standards Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Statutory Corporations Governance Standards Act and Enact the Statutory Corporations Governance Standards Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Statutory Corporations Governance Standards. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 17 March 2026 · passed
First Reading
Wednesday, 1 April 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
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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
8 published submissions
3 support · 2 oppose · 3 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Ndubuisi U.Kogioppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Olumide S.Ekitisupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Ijeoma U.Katsinasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Rabiu A.Sokotoneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Ikechukwu O.Sokotooppose
The cost implications have not been explained. Where will the money come from?
- Ebele E.Kadunaneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Rukayat I.Kwarasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Amina G.Cross Riverneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.