Windhoek: The National Council on Monday commenced its second ordinary session after recess, with Chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha calling for stronger oversight to ensure parliamentary recommendations are implemented by government agencies.According to Namibia Press Agency, for the next two weeks, members will deliberate on the Mental Health Bill, reports of standing committees, inter-parliamentary organisations, as well as new motions from the floor. Speaking during the official opening of the House of Review, Muha said the session follows a busy recess during which members carried out constituency and regional responsibilities and advanced the work of various standing committees.Muha emphasized the importance of strengthening the oversight function through a cycle of investigations, report compilations, tabling them before the House, and endorsing recommendations. However, he noted that these steps largely constitute explanatory oversight and called for a shift towards a more action-oriented approach.H e stressed that the council needs to move beyond explanatory oversight by diligently following up on recommendations submitted to implementing agencies. "Where our committees must now improve is on tracing the recommendations forwarded to the implementing agencies. By so doing, we will enforce amendatory oversight over the Executive and ensuring that our resolutions are not only heard but acted upon," Muha stated.Among the key matters before the House is the Mental Health Bill, which addresses mental health care, patients' rights, and the responsibilities of health practitioners. Muha urged members of the National Council standing committees to set aside political party affiliations when conducting oversight activities, emphasizing their role as parliamentarians rather than party representatives.He also reminded members of the importance of consulting stakeholders and interest groups where necessary and urged them to maintain the decorum of the House during debates.