NATIONAL ASSEMBLY LIBRARY TRUST FUND ACT AMENDMENT BILL
Bill · Finance
A Bill amends the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Act to improve funding mechanisms and expand the scope of library services. It targets the National Assembly, lawmakers, and the general public. This strengthens the operations and financing of the legislative library.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to amend the Act establishing the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, aimed at improving funding mechanisms and expanding the scope of the legislative library's services and operations.
Who Does It Target?
The National Assembly, legislative researchers, lawmakers, and the general public seeking access to legislative information and resources.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen the operations and financing of the legislative library system, introduce revised funding mechanisms, and expand the operational scope of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund.
Key Features
Revised Funding Mechanisms: Introduces new funding structures for agencies under the National Assembly Expanded Operational Scope: Broadens the range of services and resources provided by the library Institutional Strengthening: Aims to improve the library's capacity as the official information and research hub of the National Assembly
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Presidential assent withheld; returned to National Assembly for revision Coverage: National Assembly and its affiliated institutions Key Concern: President cited conflicts with federal laws on funding, taxation, remuneration, and service conditions Next Steps: National Assembly to revise the bill or attempt an override
How to Access
Not yet in force. The bill has been returned to the National Assembly for reconsideration. Updates can be tracked via the National Assembly website.
Important Terms
President Tinubu declined assent citing constitutional, fiscal, and policy concerns Provisions on funding mechanisms for NASS agencies, taxation of national entities, and public service remuneration were flagged as problematic The President warned the bill could set an 'unsustainable precedent'
Impact & Metrics
If eventually passed, the bill would enhance legislative research capacity and improve access to Nigeria's legislative history and processes through a better-funded library system.
Official Resources
Website: naltf.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly Library Trust Fund, National Assembly Complex, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will modify the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Act, operating within the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act framework and the National Assembly Service Commission Act.