PROCEEDINGS OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE OF Tuesday, 29th December 2022
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 10:56 am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Nora Ladi Daduut moved for the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of Wednesday, 23rd November 2022.
Senator Uche Ekwunife seconded.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
Senate President Ahmad Lawan read four letters from President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR:
1. Concurrence of the National Park Declaration Order, 2022. The Bill seeks to establish 10 new National Parks.
2. Transmission of the National Library Establishment Bill, 2022 for consideration. The Bill aims to establish and maintain the
National Library of Nigeria.
3. Transmission of the National Social Investment Programme Establishment Bill for consideration.
4. Transmission of the Federal Produce Inspection Service Bill for consideration. The Bill seeks to enforce the quality of grain produce for exportation.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Registration of Ecological Project (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 739) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Registration of Ecological Project (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 739) was read for the First Time.
2. Chartered Institute of Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Risk Management (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1707) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Chartered Institute of Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Risk Management (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1707) was read for the First Time.
3. Currency Conversion (Freezing Order) Act C43 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 936) by Senator Solomon Adeola
Currency Conversion (Freezing Order) Act C43 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 936) was read for the First Time.
4. National Agricultural Improvement Board (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1020) by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu
National Agricultural Improvement Board (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1020) was read for the First Time.
5. National Food Bank Reserve (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1077) by Senator Gershom Bassey
National Food Bank Reserve (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1077) was read for the First Time.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
1. 2021 and 2022 Budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir moved that the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C on the 2021 and 2022 Budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in accordance with Section 18(1) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (Establishment) Act
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
The request of Mr. President C-in-C was referred to the Committee on Niger Delta to report back within three weeks.
2. 2023 Budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir moved that the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C on the 2023 Budget of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in accordance with Section 18(1) of the Niger Delta Development Commission (Establishment) Act
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
The request of Mr. President C-in-C is referred to the Committee on Niger Delta to report back within four weeks.
RE-COMMITTAL OF BILLS
1. School of Mines and Geological Studies Akoko-Edo (Establishment) Bill, 2022;
2. Chartered Institute of Foresters of Nigeria Bill, 2022.
Senate rescind its decision on the Bills as passed and re-commit same to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration and passage.
Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider the two reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
1. School of Mines and Geological Studies Akoko-Edo (Establishment) Bill, 2022;
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered the School of Mines and Geological Studies Akoko-Edo (Establishment) Bill, 2022 and approved Clauses 1-23 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
School of Mines and Geological Studies Akoko-Edo (Establishment) Bill, 2022 was read the Third Time and PASSED!
2. Chartered Institute of Foresters of Nigeria Bill, 2022
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered the Chartered Institute of Foresters of Nigeria Bill, 2022 and approved Clauses 1-29 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule 1-3 as recommended, and Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Chartered Institute of Foresters of Nigeria Bill, 2022 was read the Third Time and PASSED!
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT
1. Report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
Confirmation of the Nomination of Dr. Suleman Agha Afikpo for Appointment as Commissioner representing the South East Zone at the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria by Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa
Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Confirmation of the Nomination of Dr. Suleman Agha Afikpo for Appointment as Commissioner representing the South East Zone at the National Hajj Commission
Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru seconded.
Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider the two reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
The Nomination of Dr. Suleman Agha Afikpo was Confirmed as Commissioner representing the South East Zone in the National Hajj Commission.
BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE
1. Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1339) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1339) was read the Second Time.
2. Federal Medical Centre Fufu (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 530) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Federal Medical Centre Fufu (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 530) was read the Second Time.
3. Veterinary Surgeons (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 70) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Veterinary Surgeons (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 70) was read the Second Time.
4. Satellite Town Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 43) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Satellite Town Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 43) was read the Second Time.
5. Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ondo State Bill, 2022 (HB. 1770) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ondo State Bill, 2022 (HB. 1770) was read for the Second Time
Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider the five reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
1. Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1339)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1339) and approved Clauses 1-37 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule 1-3 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1339) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
2. Federal Medical Centre Fufu (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 530)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal Medical Centre Fufu (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 530) and approved Clauses 1-26 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal Medical Centre Fufu (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 530) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
3. Veterinary Surgeons (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 70)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered the Veterinary Surgeons (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 70) and approved Clauses 1-20 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Veterinary Surgeons (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 70) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
4. Satellite Town Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 43)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Satellite Town Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 43) and approved Clauses 1-21 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Satellite Town Development Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 43) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
5. Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ondo State Bill, 2022 (HB. 1770)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ondo State Bill, 2022 (HB. 1770) and approved Clauses 1-27 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule 1-2 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Ondo State Bill, 2022 (HB. 1770) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir moved that plenary be adjourned till another legislative day.
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
The Plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, 30th November 2022.
Signed
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