Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Senate President Ahmad Lawan led the Principal Officers into the Chamber, took the official prayers and began the day’s proceedings at 11:15am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Frank Ibezim moved for the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings (2) of Wednesday, 28th December, 2022.
Senator Nicholas Tofowomo seconded.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
Senate President Ahmad Lawan read a letter from president Muhamamdu Buhari on the Confirmation of Appointment of members of Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC)
1. Justice Adamu Bello (Rtd.) –Member – Katsina State – North West
2. Hanatu Muhammed – Member – Jigawa State – North West
3. Mrs. Olubukola Balaogun (Rtd.) – Member – Lagos State – South West
4. Barr. Obiora Samuel – Member – Anambra State – South East
5. Dr. Abdullahi Saidu – Member – Niger State – North Central
6. Prince Dauda Yahaya – Member – Nasarawa State –North Central
7. Dr. Grace Chinyere – Member – Delta State – South South
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Federal University of Health Science Illa-Orangun, Osun State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2101) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Federal University of Health Science Illa-Orangun, Osun State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2101) was read the First Time.
2. Nigerian Medical Research Council (Establishment) Bill, 222 (SB. 1093) by Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe
Nigerian Medical Research Council (Establishment) Bill, 222 (SB. 1093) was read the First Time.
3. Federal University of Tropical Medicine Irua (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1094) by Senator Clifford Odia
Federal University of Tropical Medicine Irua (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1094) was read the First Time.
4. Biometric Data Security and Protection Bill, 2023 (SB. 1095) by Senator Gershom Bassey
Biometric Data Security and Protection Bill, 2023 (SB. 1095) was read the First Time.
5. Nigerian Railway Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 1096) by Senator Nicholas Tofowomo
Nigerian Railway Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 1096) was read the First Time.
MOTION FOR RE-COMMITAL
1. Federal Medical Centre Onitsha Bill, 2023 by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Senate rescind its decision on the Bills as passed and re-commit same to the Committee of the Whole for re-consideration and passage.
Senate resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal medical Centre Onitsha Bill, 2023 and approved Clauses 1-2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Title as recommended.
Federal Medical Centre Onitsha Bill, 2023 was read the Third Time and PASSED
BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE
1. Vigilante Group of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 437) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Vigilante Group of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 437) was read the Second Time.
2. Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology Bill, 2023 (HB. 444) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology Bill, 2023 (HB. 444) was read the Second Time.
3. Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology Eka-Midim, Akwa-Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2085) by Senate Leader, Senatro Ibrahim Gobir
Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology Eka-Midim, Akwa-Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2085) was read the Second Time.
4. National Child Protection and Enforcement Agency Bill, 2023 (HB. 288) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
National Child Protection and Enforcement Agency Bill, 2023 (HB. 288) was read the Second Time.
5. Federal College of Agriculture Abi, Cross River State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1629) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Federal College of Agriculture Abi, Cross River State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1629) was read the Second Time.
Senate resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the five reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
i. Vigilante Group of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 437)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Vigilante Group of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 437) and approved Clauses 1-30 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Vigilante Group of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 437) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ii. Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology Bill, 2023 (HB. 444)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology Bill, 2023 (HB. 444) and approved Clauses 1-43 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology Bill, 2023 (HB. 444) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
iii. Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology Eka-Midim, Akwa-Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2085)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology Eka-Midim, Akwa-Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2085)and approved Clauses 1-34 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology Eka-Midim, Akwa-Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2085) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
iv. National Child Protection and Enforcement Agency Bill, 2023 (HB. 288)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered National Child Protection and Enforcement Agency Bill, 2023 (HB. 288) and approved Clauses 1-20 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
National Child Protection and Enforcement Agency Bill, 2023 (HB. 288) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
v. Federal College of Agriculture Abi, Cross River State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1629)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal College of Agriculture Abi, Cross River State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1629) and approved Clauses 1-21 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal College of Agriculture Abi, Cross River State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1629) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir moved that Plenary be adjourned till another legislative day.
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
Plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, 18th January, 2023.
Signed
New Media Unit
Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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