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 10:50am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senate moved for the adoption of Votes and Proceedings for Tuesday, 1st June, 2021.
POINT OF ORDER
Senator Abba Moro cited Order 43 to inform the Senate on the incessant violence in communities in Benue South Senatorial District by hoodlums and bandits and communities militia.
Senate observed a minute silence in honour of those killed in recent attacks
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Nigerian Council for Psychologists (Establishment) Bill, (HB. 848) by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Senate Leader)
Nigerian Council for Psychologists (Establishment) Bill, (HB. 848) was read the First Time.
2. Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 695) by Senator George Sekibo
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 695) was read the First Time.
3. Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap C15 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 727) by Senator Suleiman Kwari
Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act Cap C15 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 727) was read the First Time.
4. Public Private Partnership Bill, 2021 (SB. 735) by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele
Public Private Partnership Bill, 2021 (SB. 735) was read the First Time.
5. National Wheat Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 736) by Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa
National Wheat Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 736) was read the First Time.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
1. Confirmation of the Nomination of Major General Faruk Yahaya for Appointment as Chief of Army Staff of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Senate Leader)
Senate Leader moved that the Senate do receive the request of Mr. President C-in-C on the confirmation of the nomination of Major General Faruk Yahaya for appointment as Chief of Army Staff of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Minority Leader seconded.
The request of Mr. President C-in-C was referred to the Joint Committee on Defence and Army with Committee on Defence as the lead committee.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Report of the Joint Committee on Establishment & Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND
Prohibition of Discrimination between First Degrees and Higher National Diplomas Bill, 2021 (SB.297) by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau
Senator Ibrahim Shekarau moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Joint Committee on Establishment & Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Prohibition of Discrimination between First Degrees and Higher National Diplomas Bill, 2021 (SB.297)
Senator Sadiq Umar seconded.
Senator Ibrahim Shekarau 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 1-6 as amended, Interpretation as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Prohibition of Discrimination between First Degrees and Higher National Diplomas Bill, 2021 (SB.297) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
“Congratulations to the Senate. This particular issue has been in the front burner for a long time. I recall that in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, this was one Bill that was so important and it is a way of encouraging our Polytechnic graduates. This should not take away the kind of training they give but should be a motivation for our Polytechnic graduates.” – Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, CON, Ph.D.
2. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND
National Institute for Border Studies Imeko (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.266) by Senator Ahmad, Babba Kaita.
Senator Ayo Akinyelure moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the National Institute for Border Studies Imeko (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 266).
Senator Ibikunle Amosun seconded.
Senator Ayo Akinyelure 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 considered and approved Clauses 1-30 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Schedules as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
National Institute for Border Studies Imeko (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.266) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
3. Report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)
Orthopedic Hospital Management Board Act Cap O10 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 279) by Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe
Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary) on the Orthopedic Hospital Management Board Act Cap O10 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB.279).
Senator Peter Nwaobuchi seconded.
Senator Ibrahim Yahaya 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 considered and approved Clauses 1-2 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Schedules as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Orthopedic Hospital Management Board Act Cap O10 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 279) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS FOR SECOND READING
1. A Bill for an Act to make a comprehensive provisions for each of the Government of the Federation to establish and maintain project implementation plans for the implementation of Projects within their jurisdiction from inception to conclusion and for other matters connected thereto, 2021 (SB.224) by Senator Barau Jibrin
Senator Solomon Adeola seconded. Said: “Let me commend Senator Barau Jibrin for this timely and instructive Bill that he has moved before the Senate today. This Bill if eventually passed into law, will address the issue of uncompleted projects scattered across the length and breadth of this country. These abandoned projects form part of what contribute to our GDP. With this Bill coming into play, it will allow for proper and long term planning by the government. Secondly, this Bill will address proper and sound policy.”
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on National Planning Economic Development and to report back within four weeks.
2. A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Borderline Community Development Commission to control, regulate and mitigate the problems faced by communities around FCT as a result of their proximity, 2021 (SB.584) by Senator Sani Musa
Senator Adamu Aliero seconded.
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on FCT to report back within four weeks.
3. A Bill for an Act to establish the National Examinations Management Commission to be saddled with the responsibility of coordinating and regulating all forms of O-levels examinations being conducted by National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO), National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and any other Agency of Government responsible for conducting O-level examinations in Nigeria and for other related matters, 2021 (SB. 656) by Senator Kabir Barkiya
Senator Sam Egwu seconded.
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Basic and Secondary Education to report back within four weeks.
4. A Bill for an Act to establish the National Food Safety Council and the National Food Safety Management, Committee for the official control of food and feed safety, the obligations of food and feed business operators and define the functions and powers of institutions of governments with the objective of ensuring that food and feed safety risks are effectively managed, and for related matters, 2021 (SB. 589) by Senator Abubakar Kyari
Senator Francis Alimekhena seconded.
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development to report back within four weeks.
MOTION
1. The senseless and brutal murder of innocent and defenseless indigenes of Izzi Clan in Ado LGA of Benue State by alleged herdsmen: a call for justice by Senator Samuel Egwu
Senate Leader seconded.
Senate resolved to:
i. Condemn in the strongest terms the gruesome murder of 62 indigenes of Izzi Clan of Ado LGA of Benue State and wanton destruction of homes, markets and hospital by alleged herdsmen;
ii. Observe a minute silence in honour of the victims of the attack;
iii. Direct the Nigerian Police and other relevant security agencies to carry out comprehensive investigation of those dastardly attacks and to promptly arrest and prosecute the perpetrators; and
iv. Request the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately intervene through the provision of relief materials to the families of the victims, the displaced persons in the affected communities and the injured persons who are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki.
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 Tuesday, 8th June, 2021
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Signed
New Media Unit
Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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