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 10:42am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Amos Bulus moved for the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday, 21st June, 2022.
The motion was seconded.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
Senate President Ahmad Lawan read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari requesting the Confirmation of Appointment of Mohammed Bello as Chairman Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Commission.
PETITION
Senator Ayo Akinyelure submitted five petitions from the Office of the Senate President:
1. Petition from S.A Ayesa Esq. on behalf of Festus Ilegbusi against the Nigeria Police Force over dismissal of CPL Festus Ilegbusi from the Force.
2. Petition from Akpoh Monday against the Nigeria Police over wrongful dismissal and humiliation of Akpoh Monday from the Nigeria Police Force.
3. Petition from A. S. A Ajibola Esq on behalf of Taiwo O. Obale against the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for passionate appeal for reinstatement of Taiwo O. Bale into the service of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria.
4. Petition from Olanrewaju Aiyedun Esq and 4 other against Mrs Ude Godwill and others over forcible entry, unlawful possession of firearms, criminal conversion, cultism, criminal trespass, malicious damage, threat to life, illegal use of officers and men of the Nigerian Army and conduct likely to cause a breach of Public Peace.
5. Petition from Ilemobayo Akinbote Esq on behalf of Mr. Solomon Ibukun and Mr. Osunlana Joel against Police Service Commission and Nigeria Pension Commission for non-payment of gratuities of Mr. Solomon Ibukun and Mr. Osulana Joel
Petitions were laid and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions to report back within four weeks.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1028) by Senate Leader
Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1028) was read the First Time.
2. National Social Investment Programmes (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1153) by Senate Leader
National Social Investment Programmes (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1153) was read the First Time.
3. Armed Forces Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1014) by Senator Orji Kalu
Armed Forces Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1014) was read the First Time.
4. National Automotive Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1025) by Senator Sani Musa
National Automotive Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1025) was read the First Time.
5. Trustee Investment Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1027) by Senator Uba Sani
Trustee Investment Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1027) was read the First Time.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
1. Confirmation of the Nomination of Joe Aniku Michael Ohiani for Appointment as Substantive Director-General/CEO for the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission
Senate Leader, Senator Ajayi Borrofice moved that the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C on the Confirmation of the Nomination of Joe Aniku Michael Ohiani for Appointment as Substantive Director-General/CEO for the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission in accordance with the provision of Section 21(1)(a) of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (Establishment) Act, 2005.
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
The request of Mr. President C-in-C was referred to the Committee on Works for further legislative action to report back within two weeks.
2. Confirmation of the Nomination of Umar Yahaya for Appointment as C0-Chairman of the Governing Council of Unclaimed Funds by Senate Leader
Senate Leader, Senator Ajayi Borrofice moved that the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C on the Confirmation of the Nomination of Umar Yahaya for Appointment as C0-Chairman of the Governing Council of Unclaimed Funds in accordance with Section 77(5) of the Finance Act, 2020
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
The request of Mr. President C-in-C was referred to the Committee on Banking, Insureance and other Financial Institutions for further legislative action to report back within two weeks.
MOTION FOR RE-COMMITAL
1. Re-committal of Bills to the Committee of the Whole
The Bills are:
i. Federal Medical Centre Mubi Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022; and
ii. National Dermatology Specialist Hospital, Garkida, Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022.
Senate resolves 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 two reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
i. Federal Medical Centre Mubi Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal Medical Centre Mubi Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 and approved Clause 1-26 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as amended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal Medical Centre Mubi Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 was read the Third Time and PASSED.
ii. National Dermatology Specialist Hospital, Garkida, Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022.
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered National Dermatology Specialist Hospital, Garkida, Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 and approved Clause 1-18 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
National Dermatology Specialist Hospital, Garkida, Adamawa State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 was read the Third Time and PASSED.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Committee on Electoral Matters
Confirmation of the Nomination of Dr. Hale Gabriel Longpet for Appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioner for Independent National Electoral Commission by Senator Kabiru Gaya
Senator Kabiru Gaya moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Electoral Matters on the confirmation of the nomination of Dr. Hale Gabriel Longpet for Appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioner for Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Senator Aliyu Wamakko seconded.
Senator Kabiru Gaya 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 Dr. Hale Gabriel Longpet was CONFIRMED for Appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
2. Report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service
Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 741) by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau
Senator Orker-Jev moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service on the Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 741).
Senator Binos Yaroe seconded.
Senator Orker-Jev 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 Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered the Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 741) and approved Clause 1-20 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 741) was read the Third Time and PASSED.
3. Report of the Committee on Works
Public Private Partnership Regulatory Commission Bill, 2022 (SB. 823) by Senator Adamu Aliero
Senator Adamu Aliero moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Works on the Public Private Partnership Regulatory Commission Bill, 2022 (SB. 823).
Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita seconded.
Senator Adamu Aliero 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 Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered the Public Private Partnership Regulatory Commission Bill, 2022 (SB. 823) and approved Clause 1-44 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Public Private Partnership Regulatory Commission Bill, 2022 (SB. 823) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS FOR SECOND READING
1. A Bill for an Act for the regulations of in-vitro fertilization, to prohibit certain practices in connection with in-vitro fertilization to establish an in-vitro fertilization authority to make provision in relation of children born of in-vitro fertilization process and for connected purposes, 2022 (SB. 841) by Senator Barau Jibrin.
“I rise to support the second reading of this Bill. Infertility in traditional African family leads to painful dissolution of marriages. This technology has brought succor to families and that is why I support it and I think the World Health Organization is in support.” – Senator Ajayi Boroffice
“Let me commend the Sponsor of this Bill. This is a very important issue in the life of our citizens. In making my contribution, I will like to suggest that taking this reform, we should look at the component of Assisted Reproductive Technologies. I think it will be better we take everything on board rather than just picking fertilization which is just one component. I want to urge my colleagues to support the second reading of this Bill.” Senator Sabi Abdullahi
“I rise to support this Bill as moved by Senator Barau Jibrin. More than as envisaged here, there are other benefits we can get from it.” Senator Matthew Urhoghide
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Health for further legislative action to report back within four weeks.
2. A Bill for an Act to provide for the Establishment of the National Commission on Child Destitution in Nigeria and for other connected purposes, 2022 (SB. 42) by Senator Aliyu Wamakko
“I rise to second the consideration of this very important Bill for many reasons. Mr. President, If you recall, I brought a Motion on the menace of Almajiri system in Northern part of Nigeria and this is what this Bill is about. What causes Almajiri system child destitution. Parents throw their children on the streets without catering for them. We must look at the population control. If we don’t do that we will continue to have child destitution. If we don’t do that we will continue to have child destitution. If we don’t control it, it will certainly consume this country. The time to act is now and we should do it immediately.” – Senator Adamu Aliero
“I rise in support of the Second reading of this very important Bill and to commend the sponsor of this Bill for coming up with this strategic legislation, and to say that the establishment of the National Commission on Child Destitution will be very handy to address the malady of child destitution in this country.” –Senator ID Gyang
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the joint Committees on Establishment and Public Service Matters and Primary and Basic Education for further legislative action to report back within four weeks.
MOTION
1. Non payment of the sum of $200,000 accruals from Oil Mining Lease (OML)by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited under the SPDC/NNPC Joint Venture Agreement and, illegal and unlawful renewal of Oil Mining Leases by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources/Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) contrary to the provision of Paragraph 10 of the First Schedule to the Petroleum Act 1969 (now Section 86(1) and 86(6) of the Petroleum Industry Act 2022 by Senator George Sekibo
“I want to thank the mover of this motion for bringing to the notice of the Senate such an agreement and the most disturbance news in this Motion is the idea of the unclaimed $200,000 that has been hanging in the balance. I cannot harbor how such a huge amount is hanging in the balance and there is a continuous operation of this joint venture agreement. If there are any IOCs that are holding back government money to the sum of $200,000, they should be investigated.” – Senator Adeola Solomon
Senate resolved to:
Constitute an Adhoc-Committee to investigate the non-compliance with the Petroleum Act and the Oil Mining Lease granted to SPDC between 1959 to 1989 and 1989 to 2019 under the SPDC/NNPC JV agreement and compel SPDC to refund to the Federal Government the sum of $200,000 or any amount short of what was paid and to report within four weeks.
Members of the Ad hoc Committee are:
1. Senator Sabi Abdullahi – Chairman
2. Senator George Sekibo – Member
3. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi – Member
4. Senator Bassey Akpan – Member
5. Senator Solomon Adeola – Member
6. Senator Smart Adeyemi – Member
7. Senator Aishatu Modibbo Ahmed – Member
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader, Senator Ajayi Borrofice moved that Senate do stand down other items on the Order Paper till another legislative day.
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
Plenary was adjourned till Tuesday, 28th June, 2022.
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Signed
New Media Unit
Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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