The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presiding.
After leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Speaker examined and approved the second votes and proceedings for Thursday, October 14th, 2021
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. All members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of the House are invited to a tripartite meeting between the party, the legislature and the executive on Tuesday, 9th November 2021 at the banquet hall of the State House 5pm
2. DEFECTION
Rep. Ajao Jacob Adejumo (Oyo) from the Action Democratic Party (ADP) to APC.
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PETITION
1. Rep. Chinedu Ogah laid a petition from a complainant against the Presidential Amnesty Program for non-payment of months of salaries.
The petition was referred to the House Committee on Public Petitions.
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MOTIONS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
1. Rep. Ndudi Elumelu moved a reminder motion on the prolonged disappearance of Mr. Salem Todue who is a journalist with the Vanguard newspaper reporting the National Assembly and it was seconded by Rep. Dachung Bagos. Rep. Elumelu reminded the House that Mr. Todue has been missing since Wednesday, October 13th 2021. He expressed worry that despite the efforts by the leadership of the House to resolve the issue; no headway has been achieved. He further expressed worry at the growing cases of general insecurity and kidnapping within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and that if nothing is done; the situation is sure to further deteriorate.
The House then resolved that all security agencies should coordinate efforts to ensure the return of the journalist.
Rep. Ndudi Elumelu called on the House Committees on National Security and Intelligence, Defense, Interior and Police Affairs to act on the prayer of the motion and report back to the House within 2 weeks for further legislative action.
The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila noted that he is in continuous contact with the relevant security agencies in order to ensure the matter is resolved. Rep. Gbajabiamila called on Rep. Babajimi Benson who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Defense to coordinate with the other Chairmen of Security Committees of the House to ensure the prayer of the motion is adhered to.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
2. Rep. Toby Okechukwu moved a motion on the urgent need to arrest the decaying infrastructure and general insecurity in the FCT and it was seconded by Rep. Gideon Gwani.
Rep. Okechukwu expressed concern at the seeming neglect of infrastructure maintenance and development. He also stressed that in his memory; Abuja has never been as unsafe as it is now as lecturers, journalists and individuals are being kidnapped with reckless abandon. He also pointed out that the rate of decay spreads from the city center down to the satellite towns. Rep. Okechukwu also expressed worry that with the budget releases to the FCT, it has no business being in the state of decay and disrepair it is today. He called on the House Committee on FCT to continue effective oversight on the activities of the FCT Ministry and that the House should summon the FCT Minister to update the House on his activities.
Rep. Nicholas Ossai told the House that the House Committee on the FCT has already set up four sub-committees to look into the issues of concern in the motion.
In his right of reply, Rep. Toby Okechukwu stated that the House has active roles to play in ensuring the office of the FCT Minister performs optimally as required by the Minister’s terms of engagement.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
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PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1. Orthopaedic Hospital, Dekina, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1643) (Senate) – First Reading.
2. Sickle Cell Disease (Prevention, Control and Management) Bill, 2021 HB. 1644 (Senate) – First Reading.
3. Nationwide Emergency Communications Service Bill, 2021 HB. 1645) (Senate) – First Reading.
4. Federal Medical Centre, Owutu Edda (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1647) (Senate) – First Reading.
5. National Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Studies, Abak (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB.1648) (Rep. Aniekan Umanah) – First Reading.
6. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (HB. 1649) (Senate) – First Reading.
7. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1660) (Rep. Rotimi Agunsoye and Rep. John Dyegh) – First Reading.
8. Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1661) (Rep. John Dyegh)– First Reading.
9. Fire Service Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1662)(Rep. Sergius Ogun) – First Reading.
10. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Abuja, (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1663) (Rep. Mukhtar Zakari Chawai) – First Reading.
11. Port-Area Development Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1664) (Rep. Mufutau Adewale Egberongbe) – First Reading.
12. Federal Medical Centre, Gumel, Jigawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1665) (Rep. Nazifi Sani) –First Reading.
13. Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Prohibition and Control) Bill, 2021(HB. 1666)(Rep. Yusuf Tanko Sunnunu and Rep. Samuel Babatunde Adejare) – First Reading.
14. National Health Insurance Scheme Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1667) (Rep. Kabiru Amadu) –First Reading.
15. Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1668) (Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive) – First Reading.
16. Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1669) (Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive) – First Reading.
17. Companies and Allied Matters Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1670) (Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive)-First Reading.
18. Bureau of Defence Logistics (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1672) (Rep. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi) –First Reading.
19. Federal College of Agriculture, Etim Ekpo, Akwa Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB.1676). (Rep. Aniekan Umanah) – First Reading.
20. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1677) (Rep. Wole Oke)-First Reading.
21. Veterinary Teaching Hospitals of Universities and Veterinary Specialist Hospitals (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1678) (Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno) – First Reading.
22. Unified and Special Operations Forces (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1679) (Rep. Sulaiman AbubakarGumi) – First Reading.
23. Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Gboko (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1680)(Rep. John Dyegh) – First Reading.
24. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021(HB. 1681) (Rep. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo) – First Reading.
25. Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1689) (Rep. Ayeni Lawrence Babatunde) – First Reading.
26. National Archives Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1690) (Rep. Sergius Ogun) – First Reading.
27. Human Resource Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1691) (Rep. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo) – First Reading.
28. Currency Offences Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1696) (Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa) – First Reading.
29. Employees’ Compensation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1697) (Rep. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo) – First Reading.
30. Federal University of Agriculture, Oregbeni, Ikpoba-Okha, Edo State (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1698) (Rep. Jude Ise-Idehen) – First Reading.
31. Construction Materials Standardization Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1705) (Rep. Gideon Gwani) – First Reading.
32. Nigeria Police Intelligence Institute, Share (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1706) (Rep. Jimoh Abdul Raheem Olajide and Hon. Ayeni Lawrence) – First Reading.
33. Chartered Institute of Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Risk Management (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1707) (Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata and 4 others) – First Reading.
34. Administration of Criminal Justice Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1708) (Rep. Emmanuel Ukpong- Udo) – First Reading.
35. Factories Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1709) (Rep. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo) – First Reading.
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PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1. Report of the Conference Committee:
Rep. Akeem Adeyemi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Conference Committee on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act, No. 6, 2010 and Enact the Electoral Act, 2021 to Regulate the Conduct of Elections in the Federal, States and Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory; and for Related Matters (HB. 981)”.
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. Adeyemi and seconded by Rep. Aishatu Dukku.
2. Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements:
Rep. Ossai Nicholas Ossai:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Treaties, Protocols and Agreements on a Bill for an Act to Enable Effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition and other Related Materials; and for Related Matters (HB. 1413)” (Referred: 14/7/2021).
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. Ossai and seconded by Rep. Chris Azubogu.
3. Committee on Foreign Affairs:
Rep. Yusuf Buba Yakub:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on a visit to Accra-Ghana, Niamey-Niger, Ndjamena-Chad and Yaounde-Cameroon between the 20 – 3 October, 2021” Pursuant to Order Twenty, Rule 47(2)(f) &(r)of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives.
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. Yakub and seconded by Rep. Aminu Suleiman.
4. Committee on Public Petitions:
Report on the Petition by Mrs. Ikah Florence Nnene:
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Mrs. Ikah Florence Nnene against First City Monument Bank (FCMB) National Assembly Complex on illegal, fraudulent and unauthorized withdrawal of One Million Naira (N1, 000, 000) from her Bank Account” (Referred: 26/4/2021)
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Francis Uduyor.
5. Committee on Public Petitions:
Report on the Petition by Igahachi Development Association (IDA):
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Igahachi Development Association (IDA) against the Vice–Chancellor, Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State and Non–Recognition as the Bonafide Host Community and Non-Compliance with the Corporate Social Responsibility to the Igahachi Community by the Institution” (Referred: 17/3/2021).
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Francis Uduyor.
6. Committee on Public Petitions:
Report on the Petition by E. K Muoneke and Co.:
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by E. K Muoneke and Co. (Mater Amabilis Chambers) against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the Refusal to conclude investigation on the Petition against Anambra State Ministry of Environment, UTUH Micro Finance Bank Limited and Cornelius Agina who conspired to divert the sum of N31.8 Million meant for Contract executed by Ezuson Integrated Concept Service Limited of N0. 37 Sokoto Road Onitsha, Anambra State” (Referred: 15/3/2021).
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Francis Uduyor.
7. Committee on Public Petitions:
Report on the Petition by M. O. Olagunju on behalf of Mr. Adeleke Teslim Oyediran:
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by M. O. Olagunju on behalf of Mr. Adeleke Teslim Oyediran on the unjust Premature and unfair Retirement from the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)” (Referred: 25/11/2020).
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Francis Uduyor.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
BILLS
1. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Education, Illo, Kebbi State; and for Related Matters (HB.643) – Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Nicholas Ossai.
The Bill was voted on, approved for third reading, the Clerk read the long title and it was passed.
2. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Aboh; and for Related Matters (HB.1590) (Senate) (Leader) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Nicholas Ossai.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
3. A Bill for an Act to Abolish and Prohibit Dichotomy and Discrimination between First Degree and Higher National Diploma (HND) in the same Profession/Field for the Purpose of Employment; and for Related Matters (HBs. 1466 and 579) (Senate) (Leader) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Nicholas Ossai.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
4. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Science and Technology, Lau, Taraba State; and for Related Matters (HB.1587) (Senate) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Nicholas Ossai.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
5. A Bill for an Act to Establish Occupational Safety and Health Association (Chartered) Charged with Responsibility of Advancing the Study, Training and Determining the Standards of Knowledge and Skills to be attained by Persons seeking to become registered members of the Association; and for Related Matters (HB. 1079) (Rep. Muhammad Ali Wudil) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Muhammad Wudil moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committees on Labour, Employment and Productivity as well as Safety Standards and Regulation.
6. A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Commission for Museums and Monuments Act, Cap. N19, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 by Providing the Procedure for the Resignation of a Member of the Commission; and for Related Matters (HB.1458) (Rep. Kolapo Korede Ogunsanya) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Kolapo Korede moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ahmed Jaha.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Culture and Tourism.
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MOTIONS
7. Call on the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to Dispose of Houses Constructed Under the National Housing Programme:
Rep. Mansur Manu Soro:
The House:
Notes that since 2015, Nigeria has been contending with over 15million housing deficit, which requires about 150,000 houses to be built yearly to bridge the gap;
Recalls that the National Housing Programme (Phase I) was launched in January 2016, with the construction of 2,500 units of houses in the 36 States and the Phase II of the Programme was launched in 2018;
Aware of the investigation by the Guardian newspaper which revealed that the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing received N66 billion in 2016, N41 billion in 2017, N26.7 billion in 2018, N3 4 billion in 2019 and N60.8billion in 2020 budgets, respectively totaling N26 billion for the National Housing Programme;
Also aware that nearly 4,000 houses have been completed and have remained unoccupied and if not disposed of to interested and deserving Nigerians, they may begin to wear out, a development that will not address the Housing deficits in Nigeria.
Resolves to:
(i) Call on the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to earnestly begin the process of disposing the completed houses to most deserving Nigerians;
(ii) mandate the Committee on Housing and Habitat to interface with the Ministry of Works and Housing to ensure compliance.
Debate
Rep. Manu Soro moved the motion on the call on the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to dispose of houses constructed under the National Housing Programme and it was seconded by Rep. Aminu Mani.
Rep. Dagoye Abiante proposed an amendment to the prayer of the motion to mandate the House Committee on Housing and habitat to ascertain the true value of the houses before disposing of them.
The motion was voted on and adopted as amended.
8. Need to Complete the Rehabilitation of Zaria–Pambegua Federal Road in Kaduna State:
Rep. Hamisu Ibrahim:
The House:
Notes that roads are the major mode of the transportation system in Nigeria which contributes to the growth and economic development of the nation, thus resulting in social benefits and saving many lives if properly maintained;
Also notes that the Zaria–Pambegua road rehabilitation was awarded at the contract sum of N10.1 billion to the Proportion Construction and Dredge Works Limited by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in May 2017 with a completion date of February 2019;
Aware that the Zaria–Pambegua road, an 88.4 km road, transverses several towns, villages and farmlands within the five Local Government Areas of Zaria, Soba, Kubau, Kauru and Lere respectively, whose residents are predominantly farmers who contribute 75% of Maize production in Kaduna state;
Also aware of reports which showed that the contractor handling the road construction covered only 13% of the work as a result of unnecessary delay and lack of capacity to handle the project;
Worried about the deteriorating state of the road due to continuous delay in completing the road and dangerous potholes on the road which shows incapability on the part of the construction company;
Cognizant that the poor state of Zaria to Pambegua road which has led to loss of lives and properties, as it has become a death trap;
Resolves to:
(i) Urge the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to take all the necessary actions to complete the project;
(ii) mandate the Committee on Works to ensure compliance.
Debate
Rep. Hamisu Ibrahim moved the motion on the need to complete the rehabilitation of of Zaria–Pambegua federal road in Kaduna state and it was seconded by Rep. Yusuf Ahmed.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
9. Call for Intervention in the Devastating Flood Disaster in Ebonyi State:
Rep. Chinedu N. Ogah:
The House:
Notes the recent devastating floods in Amagu, Item-Amagu, Echara, Enyimagu, Alike and other major communities in Ikwo Local Government of Ebonyi state;
Also notes that the flood, which was caused by persistent heavy rainfall, resulted in loss of lives, collapsed houses, displaced residents and washed away farmlands;
Aware that the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), in its Annual Flood Outlook, categorised the likely impact of this year’s flood as ranging from moderate to severe, but the general impact in most communities in Ebonyi State has been very severe as most affected areas remain submerged;
Worried that members of the affected communities now live in poorly organized settlements and poor sanitary conditions;
Also worried that if steps are not urgently taken to help the affected communities, which already do not even have standard medical facilities, there may be an outbreak of epidemic capable of killing a large number of the inhabitants;
Resolves to:
(i) Urge the Federal Government to embark on immediate evacuation and resettlement of inhabitants of the affected communities to a temporary camp for Displaced Persons;
(ii) also urge the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Social Development and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently mobilise relief materials to the flood affected areas;
(iii) call on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, provide an economic intervention programme to cushion the effects of the disaster;
(iv)mandate the Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to ensure compliance.
Debate
Rep. Chinedu Ogah moved the motion on the call for intervention in the devastating flood disaster in Ebonyi state and it was seconded by Rep. Yusuf Miga.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
10. Need to Stop the Ocean Encroachment on Properties in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State:
Rep. Ibrahim B. Obanikoro:
The House:
Notes that Eti–Osa Local Government Area in Lagos State lies on the narrow coastal lowland of the South-Eastern part of Lagos State and situated on about 129.5 square kilometers of landmass with sandy beaches, swamps, mangroves and creeks;
Also notes that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third Assessments Report (2001) asserted that climate change is most likely to have impacts on settlements in coastal or riverine locations, especially where rapid urbanization is occurring alongside economies that are dependent on climate-sensitive resources;
Further notes that the development of official and residential estates along the coastal area of the Atlantic Ocean in Lagos State is a major problem that circumvents basic environmental principles which should be adopted in planning coastal towns and cities;
Worried that polar ice caps are already melting at an alarming rate with significant shifts being observed in the isoclines and ecosystems levels thus leading to rapid changes in the coastal areas of Nigeria;
Also worried that the projected sea-level rise in the coastal areas of Lagos State could be more than one meter by 2100 which will result in ample loss of land to the sea, considering that Lafiaji community Ocean surge which was about 420 feet is now about 100 feet, in Okun Ajah the distance to sea was about 500 meters but is now less than 40 meters while Okun Alfa is down from 850 feet to 82 feet;
Informed that the 2021 Annual Flood Outlook has predicted more flooding in Eti-Osa;
Disturbed that there are already threats to lives and properties in areas like Banana Island, Park View Estate, Osborne Foreshore Estate, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah amongst others in Eti-Osa Local Government of Lagos State due to storm water, ocean encroachment and heavy rainfalls as several properties running into billions have been destroyed by floods causing displacement of families and even loss of lives;
Resolves to:
(i) Urge the Ecological Fund Office to carry out an immediate Environmental Impact Assessment of Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State with the aim of mitigating against climate change and natural hazards like ocean surge, flooding and storms that may occur in the nearest future;
(ii) mandate the Committees on Ecological Fund and Legislative Compliance to ensure implementation.
Debate
Rep. Ibrahim Obanikoro moved the motion on the need to stop the ocean encroachment on properties in Eti Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State and it was seconded by Rep. Abubakar Yalleman.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
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CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila chairing:
The House suspended its relevant rules to enable the Speaker chair the Committee of the Whole
11. Report of the Conference Committee:
Rep. Akeem Adeyemi:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Conference Committee on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act, No. 6, 2010 and Enact the Electoral Act, 2021 to Regulate the Conduct of Elections in the Federal, States and Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory; and for Related Matters (HB. 981) and approve the recommendations therein”.
The Minority Leader of the House, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu raised a point of order stating that the Bill on the Electoral Act amendment was only laid in the morning and there was no reason to hasten its consideration, he asked for more time to peruse the contents of the amendment before its consideration for him to make informed inputs.
The speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila reminded Rep. Elumelu that the Bill is for harmonization and the points of amendment are all known to members, plus the Act was not amended earlier due to the fact that the amendment came too close to the 2019 elections. It was therefore pertinent to ensure it’s passage well before the next general elections as Committees were still seeking more time to wind up their budget defense proceedings, hence plenary needed to be suspended to enable them do so in good time.
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Adeyemi stated that the Bill was for harmonization and asked members to please adopt it for the good of the Nigerian electoral process.
Summary of voting: Report of the Conference Committee adopted.
12. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Retirement Age of Teachers in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HBs.1340 & 1381) (Leader and Rep. Adekoya A. Abdul-Majid) – Committee of Whole:12/101/2021.
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Ado-Doguwa stated that the Bill seeks to continue to update the Laws governing the working conditions of people in the education sector in good faith of the preservation of knowledge through good resources embedded in teachers.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and carried:1-5
13. A Bill for an Act to Establish Chartered Institute of Directors in Nigeria to Provide Professional training to Directors and to Promote Effective Governance, Public Accountability, Professional Efficiency; and for Related Matters (HB. 1571) (Senate) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole:28/9/2021.
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Ado-Doguwa stated that the Bill is a progressive Bill aimed at promoting good governance for the benefit of Nigerians.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and carried: 1-28
14. A Bill for an Act to Provide a Framework to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Mubi; and for Related Matters (HB.1342) (Senate) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole:14/7/2021.
Rep. Manur Soro drew the attention of members that the above Bill had already been passed and transmitted to the Senate. On that note, consideration of the Bill was stepped down for further clarification, so that the true state of the Bill could be ascertained.
15. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Baba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Universities of Agriculture and Technology, Kwale and Damaturu to make Comprehensive Provisions for their Due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB. 1290) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 6/10/2021).
Consideration of report on the Bill stepped down by leave of the House
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HOUSE IN PLENARY
The House reverted to the plenary and adopted the report of the Committee of the Whole following a motion by the Leader of the House, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and seconded by Rep. Mark Gbillah.
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Adjournment:
The House at 2:10 PM adjourned plenary till Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 by 11:00 AM following a motion for adjournment moved by the Leader of the House, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and seconded by Rep. Benjamin Kalu.
Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
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