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 10:54am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Oluremi Tinubu moved for the adoption of Votes and Proceedings for Tuesday, 8th June, 2021.
The motion was seconded by Senator Biodun Olujimi.
PETITIONS
1. Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi submitted two petitions from his constituents:
a. Petition against the alleged killing of a member of his constituents by men of the Nigerian Air Force;
b. Petition against the extrajudicial killing of another member of his constituents by officers of the Nigerian Army.
Petitions were laid and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition to report back within four weeks.
2. Senator Ayo Akinyelure submitted petitions from the Office of the President of the Senate
Petitions were laid and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition to report back within four weeks.
3. Senator Gershom Bassey submitted two petitions from members of his constituents.
Petitions were laid and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition to report back within four weeks.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Harmonized Retirement age for Teachers in Nigeria Bill, 2021 (SB. 743) by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Senate Leader).
Harmonized Retirement age for Teachers in Nigeria Bill, 2021 (SB. 743) was read the First Time.
2. Penal Code (Northern Nigeria) Act Cap P3 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 740) by Senator Aishatu Dahiru
Penal Code (Northern Nigeria) Act Cap P3 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 740) was read the First Time.
3. Chartered Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 741) by Senator Sadiq Umar
Chartered Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 741) was read the First Time.
4. Federal University of Agriculture, Akure (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 744) by Senator Patrick Akinyelure
Federal University of Agriculture, Akure (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 744) was read the First Time.
5. Federal High Court Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 745) by Senator Tokunbo Abiru
Federal High Court Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 745) was read the First Time.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
1. Executive Communication
Confirmation of the Nominations of the following persons for Appointment as Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Senate Leader).
Senate Leader moved that the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C on the Confirmation of the Nominations of the Following persons for Appointment as Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in accordance with Paragraph 14 Part 1(F) of the Third Schedule to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.
1. Prof. Muhammad Sani Kallah – Commissioner – Katsina State
2. Lauretta Onochie – Commissioner – Delta State
3. Prof. Kunle Cornelius Ajayi – Commissioner – Ekiti State
4. Saidu Babura Ahmad, mni –Commissioner – Jigawa State
5. Prof. Sani Muhammad Adam – Commissioner – North-Central
6. Dr. Baba Bila – Commissioner – North-East
Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe seconded.
The request of Mr. President C-in-C was referred to the Committee on INEC to report back within two weeks.
SPECIAL SESSION TO MARK THE SECOND YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE 9TH SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGEIRA
1. Special Session by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Senate Leader)
Senate Leader moved that the Senate do begin the Special Session to mark the Second Year Anniversary of the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Senate ruled that Senate do begin the Special Session to mark the Second Year Anniversary of the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, CON, Ph.D, read his speech.
The Senate examined progress made within two years while Senators made comments to mark the second year anniversary of the 9th Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader moved that plenary be adjourned till another legislative day.
Minority Leader seconded.
Plenary was adjourned to Tuesday, 22nd June, 2021.
Signed
New Media Unit
Office of the President of the Senate
Federal Republic of Nigeria
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