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Nigeria's Big Meeting Place!

Imagine a place where grown-ups make important decisions for a whole country! That's Nigeria's National Assembly!

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The National Assembly Globe

The National Assembly Globe

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National Assembly Building, Abuja, Nigeria
Nigeria's National Assembly Building with the Mace
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National Assembly Building with Mace, Abuja, Nigeria
Nigeria Senate Building (Red Chamber)
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Key Facts

Location
Abuja, Nigeria.
Number of Senators
109.
Number of Representatives
360.
What They Do
Make laws for Nigeria.

Where the Big Decisions Happen!

Nigeria is a huge country in Africa, and its National Assembly is like the country's main office for making rules. It's located in Abuja, the capital city. Think of it as the place where the country's biggest ideas are shared and decided upon. It's a very important building for everyone in Nigeria!

Who's In Charge of Talking?

Nigeria's National Assembly has two big groups of people. One group is called the Senate, and it has 109 members. The other group is the House of Representatives, and it has 360 members! That's a lot of people talking and sharing ideas to help Nigeria.

Making Laws is Like Building with Blocks!

The people in the National Assembly have a super important job: they make the laws for Nigeria. Laws are like rules that everyone in the country needs to follow to stay safe and happy. It's like building with special blocks to make sure everything works smoothly for all the people.

A Place for Everyone's Voice!

Every state in Nigeria gets to send people to the Senate. This means that even people from smaller parts of the country have their voices heard. It's like having a big classroom where everyone gets a turn to speak and share their thoughts.

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