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 10:54am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Adetokunbo Abiru moved for the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday, 27th September, 2022.
Senator Tolu Odebiyi seconded.
PETITION
1. Senator Obinna Ogba submitted a petition from one of his constituents, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police against the Police Service Commission over unlawful retirement.
Petition was laid and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition to report back within four weeks.
POINT OF ORDER
Senator Emmanuel Bwacha cited Order 43 to inform the Senate on bandits attack on his Senatorial District resulting to loss of about 100 lives.
“I commend the military despite that they have been over stretched and I want to encourage them to keep on the fight as we are beginning to see results in the war against insurgency.” – Senator Emmanuel Bwacha
“Let me join you in commending the military. The military has been recording a lot of successes and we are solidly behind them not only in prayers but whatever we can legislatively intervene.” – Senate President Ahmad Lawan
Senate observed a minute silence in honour of the lives lost.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Federal Polytechnic Garko (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 820) by Senate Leader, Senator Abdullahi Gobir
Federal Polytechnic Garko (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 820) was read the First Time.
2. Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 897) by Senate Leader, Senator Abdullahi Gobir
Chartered Institute of Tourism and Hospitality (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 897) was read the First Time.
3. Elite Sheriffs Corps of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 847) by Senator Ali Ndume
Elite Sheriffs Corps of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 847) was read the First Time.
4. Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1055) by Senator Uba Sani
Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Act (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1055) was read the First Time.
5. 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1056) by Senator Smart Adeyemi
1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1056) was read the First Time.
MOTION FOR RE-COMMITAL OF A BILL
1. Re-commital of the Federal University of Aerospace and Aeronautics Oka Akoko (Establishment) 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 University of Aerospace and Aeronautics Oka Akoko (Establishment) Bill, 2022 and approved Clauses 1-29 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1-3 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal University of Aerospace and Aeronautics Oka Akoko (Establishment) Bill, 2022 was read the Third Time and PASSED.
CONSIDERATION OF A BILL
1. A Bill for an Act to regulate the formalize the employment of domestic workers, apprenticeships, interns and other Informal sector employees in Nigeria and to empower the National Directorate of Employment to issue license and monitor privately owned Employment Agencies whose responsibilities will be to enroll employees in their data bank, safeguard and enhance their social security and oversee their recruitment by employees who engaged in legitimate occupation on such terms and conditions as may be agreed by the parties and for other related matters, 2020 (SB. 541) by Senator Sani Musa
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on fLabour and Productivity to report back within four weeks.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Conference Committee Report
Federal College of Education Act 1998 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 531) by Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi
Senator Sabi Abdullahi moved that the Senate do receive and consider the Conference Committee Report on the Federal College of Education Act 1998 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 531).
Senator Kabiru Gaya seconded.
Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi laid and presented the report.
The recommendations of the Committee were approved.
2. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND
Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (5B. 25) by Senator Ahmad, Babba Kaita
Senator Nora Ladi Daduut (who stood in for Senator Ahmad, Babba Kaita) moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 25).
Senator Bello Mandiya seconded.
Senator Nora Ladi Daduut 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 Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (5B. 25) and approved Clauses 1-30 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1-3 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (5B. 25) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
MOTION
1. Urgent need to intervene on the failed portions of Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi-Okene, Benin-Sapele and Ewu-Uromi-Agbor Roads by Senator Clifford Odia, Senator Matthew Urhoghide and Senator Francis Alimikhena
“I rise to support this motion moved by Senator Clifford Odia. These roads have become a running decimal in this chamber and this is a major road linking South-South to Abuja. It is my suggestion that a palliative measure be put in place as our people are suffering.” – Senator Francis Alimikhena
Senate resolved to:
i. Urge the Federal Ministry of Works to:
a. Commence immediate repairs on the failed portions of these roads;
b. Provide adequate funding sufficient to complete the reconstruction of these Roads; and
c. Come up with a plan to settle all lingering Issues bordering on the dualisation of the Roads with contractors and also review the terms and conditions of the contract to meet current realities of inflation
BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE
1. Energy Commission of Nigeria Act Cap E10 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 243) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Energy Commission of Nigeria Act Cap E10 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 243) was read the Second Time
2. Armed Forces of Nigerian Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 742) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Armed Forces of Nigerian Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 742) was read the Second Time.
3. Institute of Mortgage Bankers and Lenders of Nigeria Bill, 2022 (HB. 88) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Institute of Mortgage Bankers and Lenders of Nigeria Bill, 2022 (HB. 88) was read the Second Time.
4. Federal University of Agriculture Sabongida Lantang, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 291) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Federal University of Agriculture Sabongida Lantang, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 291) was read the Second Time.
5. Physically Challenged (Empowerment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Physically Challenged (Empowerment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2) was read the Second Time.
Senate resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the five reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
Senate in the Committee of the Whole stood down the consideration of Armed Forces of Nigerian Trust Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 742) for further legislative action.
i. Energy Commission of Nigeria Act Cap E10 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 243)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary Energy Commission of Nigeria Act Cap E10 LFN 2004 (Repeal -& Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 243) and approved Clauses 1-9 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Energy Commission of Nigeria Act Cap E10 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 243) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ii. Institute of Mortgage Bankers and Lenders of Nigeria Bill, 2022 (HB. 88)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Institute of Mortgage Bankers and Lenders of Nigeria Bill, 2022 (HB. 88) and approved Clauses 1-27 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Institute of Mortgage Bankers and Lenders of Nigeria Bill, 2022 (HB. 88) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
iii. Federal University of Agriculture Sabongida Lantang, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 291)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal University of Agriculture Sabongida Lantang, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 291) and approved Clauses 1-25 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1-3 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal University of Agriculture Sabongida Lantang, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 291) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
iv. Physically Challenged (Empowerment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Physically Challenged (Empowerment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2)and approved Clauses 1-7 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Physically Challenged (Empowerment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
“Let me wish us a very Happy 62nd Independence Anniversary and we wish our county every good that will come our way. We must continue to provide all the legislative interventions that are necessary for our country to move forward. I wish all our citizens, our government at all levels Happy Independence Anniversary.” – Senate President Ahmad Lawan
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir moved that Plenary be adjourned till another legislative day.
Minority Leader seconded.
Plenary was adjourned to Tuesday, 4th October, 2022.
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Signed
New Media Unit
Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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