Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, CON, Ph.D, led the Principal Officers into the Chambers, took the official prayers and began the day’s proceedings at 11:08am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Christopher Ekpeyong moved for the adoption of Votes and Proceedings for Wednesday, 23rd June, 2021.
The motion was seconded by Senator Tokunbo Abiru.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, CON, Ph.D, read a letter from Senator Hassan Mohammed Gusau, representing Zamfara Central, announcing his defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
PETITIONS
1. Senator Ayo Akinyelure presented five petitions from the Office of the President of the Senate.
Petitions were laid and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Privileges and to report back within four weeks.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Recovery of Premises Act 1945 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 746) by Senator Stephen Odey
Recovery of Premises Act 1945 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 746) was read the First Time.
2. Federal University of Technology Akwa-Ibom (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 755) by Senator Albert Bassey Akpan
Federal University of Technology Akwa-Ibom (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 755) was read the First Time.
3. Federal University of Technology Jigawa (Establishment) Bill, 2021 SB. 756) by Senator Sabo Mohammed
Federal University of Technology Jigawa (Establishment) Bill, 2021 SB. 756) was read the First Time.
4. Management Institutions and Allied Matters Act Cap M19 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 757) by
Senator Ibikunle Amosun
Management Institutions and Allied Matters Act Cap M19 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 757) was read the First Time.
5. National Research and Innovation Council (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 758) by Senator Frank Ibezim
National Research and Innovation Council (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 758) was read the First Time.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Report of the Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream); Petroleum (Upstream) and Gas Resources
Petroleum Industry Bill, 2021 (SB. 510) by Senator Sabo Mohammed
Senator Sabo Mohammed moved that the Senate do receive the report of the Joint Committee on Petroleum (Downstream); Petroleum (Upstream) and Gas Resources on the Petroleum Industry Bill, 2021 (SB. 510)
Senator Albert Bassey seconded.
Report was Laid.
“Let me on behalf of all of us in the senate thank our Joint Committee for working so hard, selflessly and patriotically to produce the report of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Every Senator must have a copy today and we will be considering the report on Thursday.” – Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, CON, Ph.D
2. Report of the Committee on Trade and Investment
Confirmation of the Nomination of Mr. Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi for Appointment as Executive Commissioner, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission by Senator Francis Fadahunsi
Senator Francis Fadahunsi moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Trade and Investment on the Confirmation of the Nomination of Mr. Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi for Appointment as Executive Commissioner, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Senator Clifford Odia seconded.
Senator Francis Fadahunsi laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to plenary to report progress.
The Nomination of Mr. Kolawole Oladipupo Alabi was confirmed as Executive Commissioner, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
3. Report of the Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Appropriation Bill, 2021 (SB. 596) by Senator Abubakar Kyari
Senator Abubakar Kyari moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Appropriation Bill, 2021 (SB. 596).
Senator Tolu Odebiyi seconded.
Senator Abubakar Kyari laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into the Committee of Supply to consider the Budget.
The Senate in the Committee of Supply and Plenary approved Clauses 1-6 as recommended, Schedules A and B as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Appropriation Bill, 2021 (SB. 596) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
4. Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 216) by Senator Yahaya Ibrahim Oloriegbe
Senator Yahaya Ibrahim Oloriegbe moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Health (Secondary and Primary) on the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 216)
Senator Abba Moro seconded.
Senator Yahaya Ibrahim Oloriegbe laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary approved Clauses 1-29 as recommended, Schedules A and B as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 216) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
5. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND
Institute of Information and Communication Technology Suleja (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 244) by Senator Ahmad, Babba Kaita
Senator Nora, Dadi Daduut moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Institute of Information and Communication Technology Suleja (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 244).
Senator Nora, Dadi Daduut laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary approved Clauses 1-28 as recommended, Schedules 1-3 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Institute of Information and Communication Technology Suleja (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 244) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS FOR SECOND READING
1. A Bill for an Act to provide for a comprehensive legal and Institutional framework for the recovery and management of proceeds of crime or benefits derived from unlawful activities, harmonize and consolidate the legal provisions on the recovery of proceeds of crime and for related matters, 2021 (SB. 533) by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Senate Leader)
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Financial Crimes and anti-corruption to report back within two weeks.
2. A Bill for an Act to provide for the management, administration, operation regulation and supervision of payment, clearing and settlement systems in Nigeria and for related matters, 2021 (SB. 148) by Senator Sadiq Umar
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions to report back in Four weeks.
3. A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Agriculture Mpu, Enugu State to make comprehensive provisions for its due management and administration and for related matters, 2021 (SB. 690) by Senator Ike Ekweremadu
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to report back within four weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader moved that all other items on the Order Paper be stood down till another legislative day.
Minority Leader seconded.
Plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, 30th June, 2021.
#GavelBangs
#TodayInSenatePlenary
Signed
New Media Unit
Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Stay ahead with the latest updates! Join The ConclaveNG on WhatsApp and Telegram for real-time news alerts, breaking stories, and exclusive content delivered straight to your phone. Don’t miss a headline — subscribe now!
