The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presided.
After leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
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MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
1. Rep. Zakaria Dauda moved a motion on the urgent need to address the rising spate of insecurity in Adamawa State and it was seconded by Rep. Nnoli Nnaji.
Rep. Dauda bemoaned the continuous killing of innocent citizens resident in Adamawa State by men suspected to belong to the Boko Haram sect. He expressed concern that the citizens are now unable to access their farmlands and means of livelihood due to fear. Rep. Dauda called on the Nigerian Army to deplore enough personnel to the State to curtail the actions of the terrorists as the people have begun losing confidence in the security apparatus of the government to protect them. He further called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to come to the aid of the victims, and that the relevant Committees of the House should ensure compliance.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
2. Rep. Alex Egbopma moved a motion on the need to address the communal crisis in Cross River State and it was seconded by Rep. Henry Archibong.
Rep. Alex in leading the debate stated that the latest clash has claimed over 7 lives and there is an urgent need to halt the situation before it escalates. He expressed worry as these clashes have attained a notorious state of attacks and reprisal attacks. He called on all relevant security forces of the Federal government to mobilize personnel to the region to forestall further bloodshed as individuals have been fleeing the region in droves. Rep. Alex further called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Federal Ministry of Disaster Preparedness to come to the aid of the victims and that the relevant Committees of the House should ensure compliance.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
3. Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka moved a motion on the urgent need to investigate oil spills at OML18, OML29 and the status of all idle and isolated oil wells to avert renewed hostilities in the Niger Delta region of the country and it was seconded by Rep. Victor Mela.
Rep. Isiaka in leading the debate expressed alarm that the National Oil Spillage Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on Saturday, June 25, 2022 confirmed an ongoing leak towards the South of Portharcourt in Rivers State which has been on for up to a week. He wondered why the situation has been left to persist considering the hazards such leakage poses to the environment, as well as the wastage of scarce national oil resources. Rep. Isiaka called on the House Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and Environment to undertake a holistic assessment of the situation and report back to the House within 12 weeks for further legislative actions.
The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committees on Petroleum Upstream and Environment.
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POINTS OF ORDER
1. Rep. Olajide Jimoh raised a point of order pursuant to Order Eighteen Rule 3(g) to inform the House that a referral from a Motion on Nigerian Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2019 he raised on the floor of the House over 3 years ago has not been acted upon by the relevant Committee.
The Bill was then referred to the Committee of the Whole.
2. Rep. Dagomie Ambiente also called for action on the Bill he proposed on the compulsory installation of CCTV cameras in sensitive places to ensure public safety that has also not been acted upon.
The Bill was also then referred to the Committee of the Whole.
3. Rep. Terser Gbillah also called the attention of the House on 3 matters (2 Bills and one petition) he had brought before the House that has also been seemingly neglected.
The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila stated that the Bill from 2020 is referred to the Committee of the Whole, while the Bill from 2021 and the petition will be looked into to ensure their state.
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PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1. Central Bank of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2023) (Rep. Sada Soli Jiba) – First Reading.
2. National Water Resources Bill, 2020(HB. 2024) (Rep. Sada Soli Jiba) – First
Reading.
Debate
Rep. Terse Gbillah and Rep. John Dyegh objected to the National Water Resources Bill, 2020(HB. 2024) sponsored by Rep. Sada Soli Jibia and called for Members to be given a look at the Bill before it comes up for second reading as different states have challenges with the Bill.
Rep. Sada Soli who is the House Committee chairman on Water Resources clarified that the Bill will be attached with the view of the Governor’s Forum as well as that of the Attorney General, and if the Bill is still seen to disenfranchise any part of the country, the Bill will be withdrawn.
The Leader of the House, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa pleaded with Honorable Members to raise their objections during the second reading of the Bill.
The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila appreciated the concerns of all angles and praised the legislative spirit of Honorable Members looking out for the good of the constituents they represent.
3. Pension Reform Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022(HB. 2025) (Rep. Olododo Cook A.S) – First Reading.
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PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State, to Provide Full-Time Courses, Teaching Instruction and Training in Agricultural Technology and carry out its Due Administration and Management; and for Related Matters (HB. 1261) (Referred: 23/7/2020).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
2. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal University of Agriculture, Oba-Ofemili, Anambra State; and for Related Matters (HB.812) (Referred: 23/7/2020).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
3. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Agriculture, Geidam, Yobe State to Provide Full-Time Courses Leading to the Award of Diploma, Higher National Diploma in Agriculture and Allied Disciplines, and be Responsible for the Due Administration of the College; and for Related Matters (HB. 1277) (Referred:21/6/2022).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
4. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Affa, Enugu State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1205) (Referred:25/3/2021).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
5. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal Institute of Fisheries Research, Ogidigben, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, for Fishery Research, Education and Cooperative Training in Nigeria and to make Comprehensive Provisions for its due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB. 1278) (Referred:14/7/2021).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
6. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture Ugbawka, Nkanu East, Enugu State to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB.1014) (Referred:14/4/2021).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
7. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Agriculture, Abi, Cross River State to Provide Full-Time Courses Leading to the Award of Diploma, Higher National Diploma in Agriculture and Allied Field, and be responsible for the due Administration of the College; and for Related Matters (HB. 1629) (Referred:15/2/2022).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
8. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture, Umerum, Anambra State to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB. 1658) (Referred:16/2/2022).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
9. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agricultural Technology, Damboa, Borno State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1748) (Referred: 8/2/2022).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi and seconded by Rep. Olajide Jimoh.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
BILLS
1. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Environmental Technology, Koroma/Saakpennnwa, Tai Ogoni; and for Related Matters (HB. 1219) – Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Vincent Ofumelu.
The Bill was voted on, approved for third reading and passed.
2. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian Institute of Agriculturists to be charged with the Responsibilities of setting Standards and Code of Ethics for the Effective Control and Management of the Profession of Agriculture; and for Related Matters. (HB.104) – Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Vincent Ofumelu.
The Bill was voted on, approved for third reading and passed.
3. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nursing and Midwifery Act, Cap. N143, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to review the Composition of the Council, Qualification and Tenure of Office of the Members of the Council, Review Penalty Provisions and Composition of the Tribunal; and for Related Matters (HB. 1813) – Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Vincent Ofumelu.
The Bill was voted on, approved for third reading and passed.
4. Consolidation of Bills:
(a) A Bill for an Act to Establish Electoral Offences Commission; and for Related Matters (HB. 753) (Rep. John Dyeh); and
(b) A Bill for an Act to Establish National Electoral Offences Commission and the Electoral Offences Tribunal to Provide for the Legal Framework for Investigation and Prosecution of Electoral Offences for the general Improvement of the Electoral Process in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HBs.1589, 695, 1372 and 1472) (Leader, Rep. Aishatu J. Dukku, Rep. Francis Charles Uduyok, and Rep. O. K. Chinda).
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the consolidation of the Bills and it was seconded by Rep. Babajimi Benson.
The Bill was voted on, approved for consolidation and the House Committee on Rules and Business was asked to schedule a legislative date for the debate on the general principles of the newly consolidated Bill.
5. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Education Correspondence Colleges Accreditation Act, Cap. E2 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 1703) (Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the second reading of the Bill it was seconded by Rep. Akin Alabi.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services.
6. A Bill for an Act to Establish Institute of Cooperatives Professional of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1265) (Rep. Kolawole Lawal) – Second Reading.
Second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House
7. A Bill for an Act to Establish Entrepreneurship Development Bank of Nigeria to charge it with the Responsibility, among other things, to provide Medium and Long Term Finance for Indigenous Small Businesses and to Provide for Establishment of Nigerian Entrepreneurship Development, Encourage Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Small Scale Enterprises in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HBs.188 and 1386) (Rep. Benjamin O. Kalu and Rep. Olalekan Rasheed Afolabi) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Benjamin Kalu moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Obinna Chidoka.
Rep. Kalu explained that the youth are the engine room of the nation and the Bill seeks to help empower them to ascertain the achievement of their entrepreneurial visions. It similarly seeks to ensure the economic inclusiveness of the youth in the governance of Africa. He stated that the Africa Development Bank is proposing the pilot scheme for Nigeria and Ghana and it will be good to have the necessary legal framework ready.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Finance and that on Industry.
8. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Abiugborodo, Delta State; and for Related Matters (HB.1615) (Rep. Thomas Ereyitomi) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Ereyitomi moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Vincent Ofumelu.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.
9. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education (Technical) Ajegunle, Ogun State; and for Related Matters (HB.1969) (Rep. Ibrahim A. Isiaka) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Paschal Obi.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services.
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MOTIONS
10. Re-Commital of Bills
Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata
The House:
Recalls that the following Bills were passed by the National Assembly and transmitted to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation for Assent:
(i) Federal Medical Centre, Mubi, Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill 2022; and
(ii) National Dermatology Specialist Hospital, Garkida, Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022;
(iii) Small and Medium Scale Industries Development Agency (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2022.
Observes that some fundamental issues which require fresh legislative action emerged after critical analysis of the Bills;
Resolves to:
rescind its decision on the Bills as passed and commit same to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration.
Debate
Rep. Benjamin Kalu moved the motion for the re-committal of the 3 Bills and it was seconded by Rep. Ahmed Jaha.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
11. Need to Eradicate Fake Products from the Nigerian Market and Stores:
Rep. Jimoh Abdul Raheem Olajide:
The House:
Notes that over the years Nigeria has become a major dumping ground for fake products and their proliferation has led to sicknesses and eventual deaths of unsuspecting Nigerians;
Also notes that fake products include but are not limited to unauthorized or illegally manufactured, reproduced and altered products associated with abuse of recognized intellectual property rights, such as trademark, design or copyright for various products including currencies, clothing, electronics, automotive parts, building materials, medical supplies, foods, drinks and chemicals among others;
Further notes that on November 24, 2021, it was reported in the media that the Senate had initiated a bill to prohibit the importation of fake goods in Nigeria;
Aware that an online platform called Chekkit recently outlined ten (10) most Commonly known Counterfeited Products in the Nigerian Market including packaged Foods, pharmaceuticals, footwear, clothing, leather goods, automotive parts, optical media (CDs & DVDs), cosmetics, alcohol and jewellery;
Also aware that between July and August 2021, the Nigeria Customs Service was reported to have seized fake and contraband goods worth N120m;
Concerned that the actions of dealers in fake products have sent most Nigerians to early graves while other victims have ended up with serious health complications including mental and physical disabilities;
Also concerned that Nigeria has no specific anti-counterfeit law that is robust to cover all types of goods and species of anti-counterfeit; hence, the fight against counterfeits involves the creative application of the various laws that affect rights holders in one way or the other, which include the Copyrights Act, the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the Customs and Excise Management Act and the Cybercrime (Prohibit, Prevention, Etc.) Act, among others;
Worried that despite efforts by Government Agencies such as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Nigeria Customs Service, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON), Etc, to combat the menace, the Nigerian market is still flooded with different harmful products;
Cognizant that urgent legislative action will go a long way in reducing or eradicating the menace of fake products in Nigeria;
Resolves to:
(i) urge the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Nigeria Customs Service, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) to simplify the process of laying complaints on suspected producers and importers of fake products as well as provide an enhanced enforcement capacity to combat the menace;
(ii) mandate the Committees on Drugs and Narcotics, Industry, Customs and Excise and Ports and Harbours to, as a matter of urgency, liaise with relevant stakeholders with a view to finding lasting solutions to the menace of fake products in Nigeria.
Debate
Rep. Jimoh Olajide moved the motion on the need to eradicate fake products from the Nigerian market and stores and it was seconded by Rep. Ahmed Chawai.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
12. Need to Curb the Ravaging Flood Disaster in Odo-Ona, Eleyele, Gege, Oluyole Estate and Akuro Communities in Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency of Oyo State:
Rep. Adedeji Stanley Olajide:
The House:
Notes that Section 14(2)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) provides that the security and welfare of the people of Nigeria shall be the primary purpose of government;
Also notes that the National Assembly is empowered to make laws for the peace, order and good governance of the federation or any part thereof as enshrined in Section 4(2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As Amended);
Aware that recently, Odo-Ona, Eleyele, Gege, Oluyole Estate and Akuro Communities in Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency of Oyo State were ravaged by flooding leading to the destruction of properties, displacement of residents and loss of livelihoods as day to day businesses have been adversely affected;
Also aware that the affected people have moved the few belongings that they were able to salvage from the floods to higher ground in the hope that the waters will not rise further;
Worried that the residents of the affected communities are living in palpable fear of being permanently displaced by the raging floods as well as the attendant destruction of properties and outbreak of diseases even as they are currently facing untold hardship in the aftermath of the flooding;
Cognizant that if urgent action is not taken to immediately address the flooding situation in Odo-Ona, Eleyele, Gege, Oluyole Estate and Akuro Communities in Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency of Oyo State, the communities could be completely wiped out leaving them without a place to call their own;
Resolves to:
(i) urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials and medical attention to the victims of flooding in Odo-Ona, Eleyele, Gege, Oluyole Estate and Akuro Communities in Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency of Oyo State;
(ii) also urge the Ecological Fund Office to take practical measures towards forestalling future occurrences of the disaster;
(iii) mandate the Committees on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Environment to ensure compliance and report back within six (6) weeks for further legislative action.
Debate
Rep. Adedeji Olajide moved the motion on the need to curb the ravaging flood disaster in Odo-Ona, Eleyele, Gege, Oluyole estate and Akuro communities in Ibadan North West/South West federal constituency of Oyo state and it was seconded by Rep. Christopher Ezewankwo.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
13. Need to Establish Nigerian Education Bank in line with the Nigerian Education Bank Act:
Rep. Uju Kingsley:
The House:
Notes that the Education Bank was established in 1993 to provide loans for students, and was designed to replace the former Students Loans Board.
Aware that according to Section 70 of the Nigerian Education Bank Act, the Bank was saddled with the responsibility of approving and disbursing loans for educational purposes, providing loans to students to finance their education in institutions of higher education, recovering loans disbursed and providing short-term loans to individuals or other bodies in appropriate cases, as well as aid authors by providing them with funds for the purpose of financing the printing and publishing of the educational book, among other functions.
Concerned that since inception in 1993, the Education bank has not had a Governing Board and for over 25 years, the bank had no physical address anywhere in Nigeria neither has the Act establishing it been repealed;
Worried that the failure to establish the bank has affected students as they lack credible sources to take loans to finance their education as the Education bank has not been built anywhere in Nigeria;
Resolves to:
(i) invite the Federal Ministers of Finance and Education and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria to brief the House on the Education Bank with a view to expediting efforts to re-establish the Education Bank of Nigeria;
(ii) mandate the Committees on Banking and Currency, and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance.
Debate
Rep. Uju Kingsley moved the motion on the need to establish the Nigerian Education Bank in line with the Nigerian Education Bank Act and it was seconded by Rep. Mohammed Abdulmumin.
Rep. Babangida Ibrahim proposed an amendment to prayer 2 of the motion to call on the House Committee on Finance, Education and that on Banking & Currency to be part of the briefing.
The motion was voted on and adopted as amended.
14. Need to Investigate the Petroleum Products Subsidy Regime in Nigeria from 2017 to 2021:
Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun:
The House:
Notes that section 88 (1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (As Amended) empowers the National Assembly to conduct investigations into the activities of any authority executing or administering laws made by the National Assembly;
Also notes that Section 32 of the Petroleum Industry Act, 2021 saddles the Petroleum Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority with the task of regulating and monitoring technical and commercial midstream and downstream petroleum operations in Nigeria;
Informed that as of 2002, the NNPC’s purchase of crude oil at international market prices stood at 445,000 barrels per day in order to enable it to provide petroleum products for local consumption;
Concerned that as of 2002, the installed capacity of Nigeria’s local refineries stood at 445,000 barrels per day, however, their capacity utilization began to nosedive and eventually fell completely to zero due to the ineffectiveness and alleged corruption of critical stakeholders in the value chain;
Aware that due to the decline in the production capacity of the refineries, NNPC found it more convenient to export domestic crude in exchange for petroleum products on trade by barter basis described as Direct Sales Direct Purchase (DSDP) arrangement;
Also aware that component costs in the petroleum products subsidy value chain claimed by the NNPC is highly over-bloated while the transfer pump price per litre used by the NNPC in relation to PPMC is underquoted as N123-N128 instead of N162-N165 and this fraudulent under-reporting of N37-N39 per litre translates into over 70 billion naira a month or 840 billion naira a year;
Worried that the consumption rate of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) is 40million to 45million litres per day, however, the NNPC uses 65 million to 100 million litres per day to determine subsidy as discoverable from NNPC’s monthly reports to the Federal Allocation Committee (FAAC);
Also worried that the subsidy regime has been unscrupulously used by the NNPC and other critical stakeholders to subvert the nation’s crude oil revenue to the tune of over 10 billion US dollars, with records showing that as at 2021, over 7 billion US dollars in over 120 million barrels have been so diverted;
Disturbed that there exists evidence that subsidy amounts are being duplicated, thus subsidy is charged against petroleum products sales in the books of NNPC as well as against crude oil revenue in the books of NAPIMS to the tune of over N2 trillion;
Resolves to:
Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the Petroleum Products Subsidy regime from 2017 to 2021 and report back to the House within eight weeks for further legislative action.
Debate
Rep. Obinna Chidoka moved for the combination of the motion with the ongoing investigation by the Ad-Hoc Committee on assets and liabilities of the NNPC.
Rep. Uju Kingsley who is Chairing the House Ad-Hoc Committee on the determination of NNPC’s assets and liabilities also agreed as the subsidy regime also falls under liability payments of NNPC.
Rep. Jimoh Olajide countered that the subject matter is totally different due to their periodic differences and cannot be combined.
Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka also clarified that distinctions exist between the 2 subject matters.
Rep. Ahmed Jaha also called for the differentiation of the 2 subject matters as the issue of public funds through tax payments is also a differentiating distinction between the 2 subject matters. It was then agreed that the motion should be stand-alone.
Rep. Sergius Ogun then moved the motion on the need to investigate the petroleum products subsidy regime in Nigeria from 2017 to 2021 and it was seconded by Rep. Abubakar Yalleman.
Rep. Obinna Chidoka proposed an amendment to substitute the term NNPC in the motion as it no longer exists as an agency of government, but as National Petroleum Company Ltd.
The motion was voted on and adopted as amended.
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CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase Chairing:
15. A Bill for an Act to Amend Legal Education (Consolidation, Etc.) Act by Establishing Campuses for the Nigerian Law School; and for Related Matters, (HB.1954) (Senate) (Leader) (Committee of the Whole: 13/4/2022).
Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks to provide for additional campuses of the Nigerian Law school to take care of existing needs for the many lawyers graduating yearly. There is one proposed for each geo-political zone except for the South-South region which the Rivers state government has graciously provided and donated to the Federal government.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
16. A Bill for an Act to Make Provisions for Retirement Age of Staff of Legislative Houses in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1473) (Committee of the Whole:14/10/2021).
Consideration of report stepped down for further legislative input
17. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Act, Cap. R3, LFN, 2004 and Enact the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Bill, 2022; and for Related Matters (HB.47) (Committee of the Whole: 22/6/2022).
Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks to ensure research and development as well as national sufficiency in the manufacturing sector.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-25
18. A Bill For an Act to Provide the Legal Framework to Establish the Federal Medical Centres for their Due Management And Administration; and for Related Matters. (HB.182) – Committee of the Whole: 21/6/2022.
Synopsis of the report:
It is a re-committal Bill that did not receive presidential assent and was brought back to the Committee of the Whole after due corrections to the observed concerns.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28
19. A Bill for an Act to Establish National Rice Development Council of Nigeria to Provide Guidance on the Rice Research, Comprehensive Development of the Rice Sector and the Organization of the Rice Stakeholders to Enhance Local Production of Rice in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1846) (Senate) – Committee of the Whole: 17/3/2022.
Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks to promote agricultural research and self-sufficiency for the nation.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 2-16
Clause amended and approved: 1
20. A Bill for an Act to Establish Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) to Conduct and Coordinate Robust Research and Development in the Armed Forces of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1176) – Committee of the Whole: 13/4/2022.
Synopsis of the report:
The Bill is also a re-committal Bill that didn’t receive presidential assent and was brought back to take care of certain concerns.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-34
21. A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (Establishment) Act, No.15, 2006 to Provide Statutory Power for the Agency to charge adequate Fines, Introduce Criminal Offences and Penalties to ensure Compliance with existing Environmental Legislation in the Petroleum Sector; and for Related Matters (HB.351) (Committee of the Whole: 22/6/2022).
Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks to enhance environmental protection and equality to come in line with international best practices.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-13
22. Committee on Health Institutions:
Rep. Paschal Obi.
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Provide the Legal Framework to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Fufu, Kwara State to provide for the Manner of Running the Hospital, including Establishment of Board of Management, Chief Medical Director and other Staff and to Provide for Discipline of Staff; and for Related Matters (HB. 530) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 21/9/2021).
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Paschal Obi stated that the Bill seeks to give legal backing to the federal medical center.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-27
23. Committee on Health Institutions:
Rep. Paschal Obi.
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos to Provide for Courses leading to the Award of Diplomas and Certificates in Medical Laboratory Technology; and for Related Matters (HB.1421) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 2/2/2022).
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Paschal Obi stated that the Bill also seeks to grant legal backing to the Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-35
24. Committee on Health Institutions:
Rep. Paschal Obi.
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State for Training and Research in the field of Medical and Health Sciences in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1770) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 16/3/2022).
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Paschal Obi stated that the Bill seeks to provide the legal backing as well as to provide for training and research to take care of the needs of students seeking educational advancement in the field of medical and health sciences from the region
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-26
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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. Mohammed Monguno and seconded by Rep. Gideon Gwani
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Adjournment:
The House at 15:06 adjourned plenary to Thursday, June 30th, 2022 by 11:00 following a motion for adjournment moved by the Chief Whip of the House, Rep. Mohammed Monguno and seconded by the Minority Whip, Rep. Gideon Gwani.
Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
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