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 11:02am.
Senate moved into a closed-door session at 11:05am.
Senate resumed from its closed door session at 11:45am.
Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, reported that at the closed-door Session, the Senate deliberated on the issues bordering on workings of the Nigerian Senate in particular and the National Assembly in general.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Votes and Proceedings for Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021, was adopted.
POINT OF ORDER
1. Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah cited Order 43 to inform the Senate on the death of over 85 people who were killed by bandits in Kebbi South Senatorial District.
“All of us here sympathize and commiserate with our constituent in Kebbi South and I want to urge all our security agencies to ensure that adequate security is provided to protect the lives and property of our people.” – Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, CON, Ph.D
Senate observed a minute silence in honour of the compatriots who were killed by bandits.
2. Senator Ajayi Borrofice cited Order 43 to inform the Senate on the death of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations.
“Let me condole with the family of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua , Let me also say that out country and the NIgeria leaders across all levels need prayers and intervention of God while we continue to perform our functions and duties. Surely, the prayers from everyone will be important because the people of this nation believe in God, and we believe God can help us in anyway possible to overcome the numerous challenges confronting us.” – Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, CON, Ph.D
Senate observed a minute silence in honour of late Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Health Equipment Credit Guarantee Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 343) by Senator Stella Oduah
Health Equipment Credit Guarantee Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 343) was read the First Time.
2. National Agency for Climate Change (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 737) by Senator Hassan Mohammed.
National Agency for Climate Change (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 737) was read the First Time.
3. Foreign Service Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 738) by Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa
Foreign Service Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 738) was read the First Time.
4. Criminal Code Act Cap C38 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 739) by Senator Aishatu Dahiru
Criminal Code Act Cap C38 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 739) was read the First Time.
5. Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC) Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 742) by Senator Sadiq Umar
Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC) Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 742) was read the First Time.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Report of the Committee on Public Accounts
Annual report of the Auditor-General for the Federation on the accounts of the Federation for the year ended 31st December, 2015 (Part 1) by Senator Matthew Urhoghide
Senator Matthew Urhoghide moved that the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Public Accounts on the Annual report of the Auditor-General for the Federation on the accounts of the Federation for the year ended 31st December, 2015 (Part 1).
Senator Hassan Ibrahim Hadejia seconded.
Senator Matthew Urhoghide laid the report.
2. Report of the Committee on Communications
Nigeria Postal Services Act Cap N127 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 657) by Senator Oluremi Tinubu
Senator Oluremi Tinubu moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Communications on the Nigeria Postal Services Act Cap N127 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 657).
Senator Betty Apiafi seconded.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into 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 considered and approved Clauses 1-63 as amended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1 & 2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long and Short Title as recommended.
Nigeria Postal Services Act Cap N127 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 657) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
3. Report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)
Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap M8 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 480) by Senator Yahaya Ibrahim Oloriegbe
Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe moved that the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary) on the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap M8 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 480).
Senator Hassan Mohammed seconded.
Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into 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 considered and approved Clauses 1-44 as amended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1 & 2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long and Short Title as recommended.
Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap M8 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 480) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS FOR SECOND READING
1. A Bill for an Act to provide for the Establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology Aboh and for other related matters thereof, 2021 (SB. 733) by Senator Peter Nwaoboshi.
Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege seconded.
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND and to report back within four weeks.
2. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Copyright Act Cap C28 LFN 2004 and to Re-enact the Copyright Act 2021 and for matters connected therewith, 2021 (SB. 688) by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru.
Senator Sabi Abdullahi seconded.
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Joint Committee on Trade and Investment (Lead Committee) and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and to report back within four weeks.
3. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal University of Agriculture Araromi Obu, Ondo state to make comprehensive provisions for its due management and administration and for other related matters, 2021 (SB.646) by Senator Nicholas Tofowomo.
Senator Francis Fadahunsi seconded.
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND and to report back within four weeks.
4. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Public Complaints Commission Act Cap P37 LFN 2004 and for other related matters, 2021 (SB.692) by Senator Albert Akpan
Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita seconded.
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions.
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, 9th June, 2021
Signed
New Media Unit
Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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