The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presided.
After leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Speaker approved the second Votes and Proceedings of Thursday, May 25th, 2023
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ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Defection of Rep. Olododo Cook from the Social Democratic Party back to the All Progressives Congress.
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PRESENTATION OF BILL
Supplementary Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2232) – First Reading.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
1. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Supplementary Appropriation Act, 2022 to extend the Implementation year of the Capital Aspect from 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2023 and for Related Matters (HB. 2232) (Leader) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Mohammed Monguno moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Jimoh Olajide.
Rep. Monguno in leading the debate stated that the Bill seeks to extend the lifespan of the Capital aspect of the budget to enable the Federal government to execute critical projects left for implementation. He stressed its necessity as the projects have multiplier effects to positively affect the socioeconomic well-being of Nigerians.
The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of Supply.
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CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY) Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila Chaired:
2. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Supplementary Appropriation Act to extend the Implementation year of the Capital Aspect from 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2023 and for Related Matters (HB. 2232) – Committee of Supply: 28/5/2022,
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa stated that the Bill seeks the extension of the lifetime of the capital aspect of the budget to enable the government to meet up to its statutory functions and responsibilities to Nigerians. He urged members to support it.
Summary of voting:
Recommendation for the extension voted on and approved.
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HOUSE IN PLENARY
The House reverted to plenary and adopted the report of the Committee of Supply following a motion by Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and seconded by Rep. Yusuf Buba
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CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) Rep. Ahmed Idris Chaired:
3. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007 and for Related Matters (HB 2228)- (Rep. Victor Nwokolo)- Committee of the Whole: 24/5/2023
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa stated that the Bill seeks to amend the Central Bank Act to get it in tandem with global best practices and raise the benchmark to ensure a vibrant financial system for Nigerians.
Rep. Sada Soli opposed the Bill as he had wanted to debate it fully during second reading.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
4. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission Act, Cap. R7 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission Bill to Grant the Commission Enforcement Powers in the Monitoring of Accruals to and Disbursement of Revenue from the Federation Account and to bring the Act in conformity with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and for Related Matters (HB. 2214) (Senate) – Committee of the Whole: 4/5/4/2023.
Consideration of report deferred by leave of the House for further legislative action
5. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) Act, Cap. P32 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Federal Produce Inspection Service (Enforcement of Export Standards) (Establishment) Bill, 2023 to Provide for the Inspection and Enforcement of Grades and Quality Standards of Produce and Commodities intended for Export from Nigeria at Ports of Shipment; and for Related Matters (Leader) – Committee of the Whole: 23/5/2023.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-46
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HOUSE IN PLENARY
The House reverted to plenary and adopted the report of the Committee of the Whole following a motion by Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and seconded by Rep. Mohammed Monguno
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Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved a motion that the House suspends its relevant rules to allow it take the Third reading of three Bills and it was seconded by Rep. Mohammed Monguno.
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BILLS
6. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Supplementary Appropriation Act to extend the Implementation year of the Capital Aspect from 30 June 2023 to 31 December 2023 and for Related Matters (HB. 2232) –Third Reading
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Rotimi Agunsoye.
The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
7. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007 and for Related Matters (HB 2228)- Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Rotimi Agunsoye.
The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
8. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Produce (Enforcement of Export Standards) Act, Cap. P32 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Federal Produce Inspection Service (Enforcement of Export Standards) (Establishment) Bill, 2023 to Provide for the Inspection and Enforcement of Grades and Quality Standards of Produce and Commodities intended for Export from Nigeria at Ports of Shipment; and for Related Matters- Third Reading
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Rotimi Agunsoye.
The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
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The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila commended Honorable Members for their loyalty and national patriotism displayed to attend the emergency plenary notwithstanding the inconvenience of the day being a rest day.
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Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved a motion that the House suspends its relevant rules and adopt the Votes and Proceedings of the day and it was seconded by Rep. Jimoh Olajide.
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Adjournment:
The House at 14:06 adjourned plenary to Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 by noon following a motion for adjournment moved by the Leader of the House, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and seconded by Rep. Sani Bala
Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives
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