Widows and Orphans Support Trust Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Widows and Orphans Support Trust Act and Enact the Widows and Orphans Support Trust Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Widows and Orphans Support Trust. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 9 December 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Thursday, 25 December 2025 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Tuesday, 3 February 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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Public hearings
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Public Hearing on the Widows and Orphans Support Trust Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
Conference Hall, White House Auditorium
Public engagement
2 published submissions
2 support · 0 oppose · 0 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Haruna U.Kanosupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Yetunde D.Kebbisupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.