The much-anticipated Public Hearing on the Landlord and Tenant Second Amendment Bill (House Bill No. 3, 2025) successfully took place today at the Hallowed Chamber of the Enugu State House of Assembly, with a diverse range of stakeholders actively engaging in discussions on the future of tenancy laws in Enugu State.
The hearing, organized by the Joint Committee on Housing, Foreign Investments, Judiciary, Public Petitions, Ethics, and Privileges, saw the participation of representatives from key sectors, including the Nigerian Bar Association, the Chief Judge, the Attorney General, the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors & Valuers, the Enugu Housing Development Corporation, and the Ministry of Housing.
Traditional rulers, civil society organizations, labor unions, and media representatives also played a crucial role in the deliberations. Notably, youth bodies such as NANS, SUG representatives from ESUT, IMT, Coal City University, UNN, UNEC, Godfrey Okoye University, ESCET, and OSISATECH contributed their perspectives, ensuring that the proposed amendments reflect fairness and equity for both landlords and tenants.
As the session commenced, attendees expressed enthusiasm in presenting their positions, underscoring the importance of inclusive legislative processes in shaping housing policies that cater to all residents of Enugu State.
Today's public hearing reaffirmed the Enugu State Government's commitment to participatory governance, as stakeholders eagerly await the next steps in the legislative process to ensure a more balanced and just tenancy framework for the state.