Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- When Godswill Akpabio assumed office as Senate President on 13 June 2023, he pledged that the upper chamber of the National Assembly under his watch would prioritise the welfare of Nigerians in its decision-making.

"To the Nigerian people, I say this: your dreams, your aspirations, and your well-being will be at the heart of everything we will do in this Senate. I urge you to remain hopeful, steadfast, and united," Mr Akpabio said in his inaugural speech.

The senate president's promise set high expectations for the chamber.

However, two years into his tenure, it remains uncertain whether this promise has been fulfilled. A major reason is the absence of a formal legislative agenda to serve as a benchmark.

Without su...