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 Chambers, took the official prayers and began the day’s proceedings at 10:56am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Lola Ashiru moved for the adoption of Votes and Proceedings for Wednesday, 13th October, 2021.
The motion was seconded by Senator Ayo Akinyelure.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
Senate President Ahmad Lawan, read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, requesting the confirmation of the nomination for appointment of Prof. Ayo C. Omotayo Ph.D. as Director General, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
PETITIONS
1. Senator Ayo Akinyelure submitted five petitions from the Office of the President of the Senate:
i. Petition from Omobolanle Adejumoke Adenoye against Zenith Bank Plc in respect of her unlawful dismissal from the service of Zenith Bank Plc and the consequential blacklisting thereto;
ii. Petition from Olowu Adedoyin Victor against the Management of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa on complaint of injustice meted on him by the Management of the Cooperation located at Plot 894, No. 11, Onitsha Crescent (facing Gimbiya Street) Area 1, Garki District, Abuja;
iii. Petition from Chief S. O. Nkaa against MTB Nigeria on persistent nuisance; health hazard dislocation of building occupants, suffocating/deafening noise pollution caused by MTN mast installed at Ezi Olua Ngodo Afikpo North Ebonyi State;
iv. Petition from Prince Omoyimi against the Ojoro/Oluwa Family on immediate attention for calling to order the unlawful misconduct of the Ojora/Olowa family and their hired thugs, dislodging and grabbing peoples’ properties;
v. Petition from Hon. Jacob Nwala against Felix Ogbebar against a land grabber, Felix Ogbebor who invaded his land at Ataii with the aid of policemen.
Petitions were laid and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to report back within four weeks.
POINT OF ORDER
1. Senator Oluremi Tinubu cited Order 43 to draw the attention of the Senate to the collapse of the 21-storey building in Ikoyi, Lagos State on Monday, 1st November 2021 where 15 survivors were rescued from the rubble and 44 persons including the owner of the building, were confirmed dead.
Senate observed a minute’s silence in honour of those who died in the tragic incident
2. Senator Betty Apiafi cited Orders 42 & 52 to seek the leave of the Senate to move a motion on the urgent need to investigate the invasion of the Abuja home of the Supreme Court Judge, Justice Mary Odili JSC, CFR on the 29th of October, 2021.
Senate resolved to:
i. Condemn the invasion of the home of the second most senior judicial officer in Nigeria, Justice Mary Odili JSC, CFR;
ii. Commend the Inspector General of Police for the arrests already made and the investigative panel he has instituted; and
iii. Urge the Inspector General of Police to make public the outcome of the investigation (as amended)
3. Senator Istifanus Dung Gyang cited Orders 42 & 52 to seek the leave of the Senate to move a motion on the disruption of legislative business in the Plateau State House of Assembly and the need for early intervention by the Senate to avoid further deterioration.
Senate resolved to:
i. Call on the Plateau State House of Assembly to be guided by the rule of law and the Constitution in all legislative business particularly where and when it affects appointment and impeachment of a presiding officer in order to deepen democracy and uphold the independence of the legislature as an arm of government and to set aside the unconstitutional impeachment;
ii. Condemn in no uncertain terms, the action that is most likely going to lead to the breakdown of law and order
4. Senator Oker-Jev Emmanuel Yisa cited Orders 42 & 52 to seek the leave of the Senate to move a motion on the disappearance of Mr Tordue Henry Salem, a Vanguard newspaper journalist covering the National Assembly. He was last seen on the 13th of October, 2021.
Senate resolved to:
Mandate the Inspector General of Police, to as a matter of urgency, to direct a special investigation into the circumstances surrounding the whereabouts of the missing journalist, Tordue Salem
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. National Agency for Ethics, Values and Integrity Compliance (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 834) by Senator Ayo Akinyelure.
National Agency for Ethics, Values and Integrity Compliance (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 834) was read the First Time.
2. National Building Code Bill, 2021 (SB. 840) by Senator Smart Adeyemi.
National Building Code Bill, 2021 (SB. 840) was read the First Time.
3. In-Vitro Fertilisation Bill, 2021 (SB. 841) by Senator Barau Jibrin.
In-Vitro Fertilisation Bill, 2021 (SB. 841) was read the First Time.
4. Federal Orthopaedic Centre Patigi, Kwara State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 843) by Senator Sadiq Umar.
Federal Orthopaedic Centre Patigi, Kwara State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 843) was read the First Time.
5. National Coast Guard (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 844) by Senator Akon Eyakenyi.
National Coast Guard (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 844) was read the First Time.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Conference Committee Report
Electoral Act No. 6 2010 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 122) by Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi
Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi moved that the Senate do receive and consider the Conference Committee Report on the Electoral Act No. 6 2010 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 122).
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe seconded.
Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi laid and presented the report.
The Conference Committee report was adopted
2. Report of the Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs
Confirmation of the Nomination of Hon. Abdulazeez Idris King and Engr. Mohammed Sani Baba for Appointment as Commissioners Representing Kogi and Bauchi States in the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission by Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi
Senator Olubunmi Adetunmbi moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs on the confirmation of the nomination of Hon. Abdulazeez Idris King and Engr. Mohammed Sani Baba for appointment as Commissioners Representing Kogi and Bauchi States in the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission.
Senator Ibikunle Amosun seconded.
Senator .Olubunmi Adetunmbi laid and presented the report.
The Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary approved and confirmed the appointment of Hon. Abdulazeez Idris King and Engr. Mohammed Sani Baba for appointment as Commissioners Representing Kogi and Bauchi States in the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission
3. Report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)
Federal Medical Centre Deba, Gombe State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 382) by Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe
Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary) on the Federal Medical Centre Deba, Gombe State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 382).
Senator Ladi Nora Daduut seconded the motion
Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider the report
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole considered and approved Clauses 1-26 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1 & 2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short & Long Titles as recommended.
The Bill was read the THIRD TIME and PASSED.
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS FOR SECOND READING
1. A Bill for an Act to Establish a National Centre for the Coordination and Control of the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Nigeria and for other related matters, 2021 (SB. 794) by Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe seconded.
The Bill was read the second time and referred to the Committee on National Security and Intelligence; to report back within four weeks.
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi moved that all other items on the Order Paper be stood down to another legislative day.
Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe seconded.
Plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, 10th November, 2021.
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Signed
New Media Unit
Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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