The Nigerian Senate on Thursday, June 4, 2026, halted further consideration of the Chartered Institute of Training and Development of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2026, after intense debate over its necessity and potential overlap with existing institutions.
The bill, which aims to create a professional regulatory body for certified trainers and development practitioners, faced strong opposition from several senators who questioned its added value within Nigeria’s current professional and regulatory landscape.
Senator Abdul Ningi led the criticism, urging colleagues not to approve the legislation merely because it was transmitted from the House of Representatives. “We can’t be emotional because it’s coming from a sister chamber and pass it. The bill doesn’t have the required merit to go through,” he said.
Other lawmakers echoed concerns that the proposed institute would duplicate the roles of existing training, management, and professional development bodies.Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele suggested forming a sub-committee to thoroughly review the bill and ensure
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