The member representing Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Prof. Paul Sunday Nnamchi, has described the just-concluded 10th National Assembly Open Week as a critical platform for assessing the performance of lawmakers and strengthening public confidence in democratic governance.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Speaking on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) programme, Good Morning Nigeria, the lawmaker, who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), said the annual initiative should evolve beyond a symbolic engagement into a robust framework for transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.
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Prof. Nnamchi described the Open Week as a public report card, explaining that it provided citizens, civil society organisations, traditional rulers, youth groups, and other stakeholders with an opportunity to evaluate the National Assembly’s legislative and oversight activities over the past three years.
He said the initiative provided a platform for engagement between the National Assembly, civil society, the youth, and the general public, adding that it offered Nigerians the opportunity to assess how effectively lawmakers had carried out their oversight of government ministries, departments, and agencies.
According to him, the impressive turnout at the National Assembly’s library, interactive sessions, and town hall engagements demonstrated increasing public interest in governance and a growing culture of civic participation.
Prof. Nnamchi noted that young Nigerians from across the country used the platform to demand practical legislative action in critical sectors affecting their future. He said participants called for the expansion of ICT and digital economy infrastructure to support innovation and entrepreneurship, the creation of sustainable employment opportunities, and stronger legislative interventions to address the nation’s security challenges.
While acknowledging ongoing economic reforms by the Federal Government, he observed that many participants expressed concern that the benefits of the reforms had yet to reach ordinary Nigerians, particularly those at the grassroots.
The lawmaker also revealed that traditional rulers and community representatives called for greater inclusion in the nation’s governance process, stressing that development initiatives must be more responsive to local realities.
He maintained that the National Assembly would continue to utilise its constitutional oversight responsibilities over Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure government policies translate into measurable improvements in the lives of citizens.
Prof. Nnamchi further reaffirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to promoting inclusive legislation that creates greater opportunities for women, youths, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
He stressed that lawmakers must return to their constituencies with the feedback gathered during the Open Week and ensure it informs legislative priorities and oversight activities. According to him, governance is everybody’s business, urging Nigerians to remain actively involved in democratic processes while holding elected representatives accountable for delivering meaningful development.
The National Assembly Open Week is designed to deepen transparency, encourage public participation in lawmaking, and bridge the gap between citizens and their elected representatives, reinforcing the legislature’s commitment to open governance and democratic accountability.
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