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 10:33am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Betty Apiafi moved for the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings (2) of Wednesday, 21st September, 2022.
Senator James Manager seconded.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Satelite Town Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 43) by Senate Leader, Senator Abdullahi Gobir
Satelite Town Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 43) was read the First Time.
2. Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 127) by Senate Leader, Senator Abdullahi Gobir
Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 127) was read the First Time.
3. Federal College of Education Karim-Lamido, Taraba State, (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1052) by Senator Shuaibu Isa
Federal College of Education Karim-Lamido, Taraba State, (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1052) was read the First Time.
4. Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1053) by Senator Smart Adeyemi
Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1053) by Senator Smart Adeyemi
5. National Hepatitis Control Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1054) by Senator Elisha Ishaku
National Hepatitis Control Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1054) was read the First Time.
MOTION FOR RE-COMMITAL OF A BILL
1. Re-commital of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria Act CAP F5LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 to the Committee of the Whole by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir.
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
Senate resolved to 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 Airport Authority of Nigeria Act CAP F5LFN 2004 (Repeal $ Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 and approved Clauses 2-43 as amended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria Act CAP F5LFN 2004 (Repeal $ Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 was read the Third Time and PASSED.
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS FOR SECOND READING
1. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act No. 7 of 2007 to enable the appointment of a person other than the Governor as the Chairmen of the Board, divest the Board of the powers of determining and fixing salaries and allowances of its members and considering and approving the Annual Budget of the Bank; and for other related matters, 2022 (SB. 1049) by Senator Sadiq Umar.
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions for further legislative action to report back within four weeks.
2. A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal Polytechnic Kabo, Kano State to provide full-time courses in technology, applied science, management and other fields of studies and to make provisions for the General Administration and for other related matters, 2022 (SB. 9) by Senator Barau Jibrin
Senator Ibikunle Amosun, in his contribution said he is against the proliferation of tertiary institutions but much as he is against it, the truth is the truth. He added that it is in the nation’s best interest to create opportunities for Nigerian youths who wake up to have nothing to do.
“As it has been said, this Institution is in existence and all that is needed to do is to formalize its legal framework for its operation.” .– Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to report back within four weeks.
3. A Bill for an Act to provide for the Rotation of Power and for other related matters therein, 2022 (SB. 1040) by Senator Abba Moro
“I think the Bill has been brought forward so that it can help us in our diversity as a nation. As a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation, managing and harnessing our diversity can be an asset rather than allowing it to be a liability. Feelings and perception of marginalization at States and federal levels can be addressed by the passage of this Bill.” – Senator ID Gyang
The sponsor of the Bill, Senator Abba Moro moved a motion to step down the Bill for further legislative action.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Report of the Committee on Health
Senator Sadiq Umar moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary) on the:
i. National Health Act No. 8 2014 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 603); and
ii. Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Egbe, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 896)
Senator Sani Musa seconded.
Senator Sadiq Umar laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the two reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
i. National Health Act No. 8 2014 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 603)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered National Health Act No. 8 2014 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 603) and approved Clauses 1-3 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
National Health Act No. 8 2014 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 603) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ii. Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Egbe, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 896)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Egbe, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 896) and approved Clauses 1-26 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule 1-2 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Egbe, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 896) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
2. Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters
Court of Appeal Act, 2013 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 670) by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters on the Court of Appeal Act, 2013 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 670).
Senator Orke-Jev seconded
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele laid and presented the report.
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, in his presentation said the Bill seeks to increase the Justices of the Court of Appeal from the current 90 to 110. The proposed amendment also seeks to ensure the Court has requisite manpower and to bring the Court closer to litigants in light of the current realities.
“The stakeholders were unanimous in their support for the passage of the Bill. The amendment sought, if enacted by an Act of the National Assembly, will stimulate quick dispensation of justice.” – Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.
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 Court of Appeal Act, 2013 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 670) and approved Clauses 1-16 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Court of Appeal Act, 2013 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 670) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
MOTION
1. Urgent need for humanitarian support and assistance to victims of flooding across the country especially Jigawa State by Senator Abdullahi Sankara and 107 other Senators.
Senate resolved to:
i. Direct the NEMA in consultation with State Government to urgently carry out the assessment of communities with a view to urgently provide humanitarian assistance to the affected flood ravaged areas of the country;
ii. Urge the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) and the Nigerian Hydrological Agency and other relevant agencies to provide timely early warning to flood prone areas with a view to forestalling the loss of lives and property; and
iii. Direct relevant agencies such as Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), North East Development Commission (NEDC), and Federal Ministry of Works to reconstruct washed out roads, bridges and culvert.
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir moved that other items on the Order Paper be stood down till another legislative day.
Minority Leader seconded.
Plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, 28th September, 2022.
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Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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