Senate in Session

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Senate President Presiding

Prayer/Commencement: 10:41am

Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday, October 29, 2019 approved (Moved by Sen. Lekan Mustapha Seconded by Sen. Yaroe Binus)

Point of Order

Orders 42 and 52

1. Sen. Oluremi Tinubu sought for and was granted the leave of the Senate to move a motion on the death of Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson the First Military Governor of Lagos State. Motion was approved for presentation and taken.

The Senate resolved to:

1. To observe a one-minute silence in honour of the dead;
2. To send a delegation to commensurate with the family of the deceased.

All Prayers were adopted as Presented

Orders 42 and 52

1. Sen. Mohammed Adamu Bulkachuwa sought for and was granted the leave of the Senate to move a motion on the death of Hajia Jumai Tafawa Balewa the last surviving wife of Late Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Nigeria’s First Prime Minister Motion was approved for presentation and taken.

The Senate resolved to:

1. To observe a one-minute silence in honour of the dead;
2. To send a delegation to commensurate with the Government of Bauchi State and the Emirate;

• The State and Federal Government to Immortalize her.

All Prayers were adopted as Presented.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

1. Pension Reform Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB.41) First Reading

Sen. Wamako, Aliyu Magatarkada.

First Reading taken

2. National Agricultural Development Fund (Est, etc) Bill 2019 (SB.119)- First Reading

Sen.  Adamu, Abdulahi

First Reading taken

 

3. Chartered Institute of Administration and Registrars of Nigeria Universities (Est. etc) Bill, 2019 (SB.124)- First Reading.

Sen. Odebiyi, Tolulope Akinremi.

First Reading taken

4. Occupational Safety and Health Bill, 2019 (SB.126)- First Reading

Sen. Uwajumogo, Benjamin.

First Reading taken

5. Mental Health Bill, 2019 (SB.129 -First Reading

Sen. Shettima Kashim.

First Reading taken

6. Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, 2019 (SB. 132) -First Reading

Sen. Musa, Mohammed Sani

First Reading taken

7. Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti-sabotage) Act CAP P 12 LFN (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 133) – First Reading

Sen. Akpan, Albert Bassey.

First Reading taken

8. National Cohesion and Integration Commission (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 137) -First Reading

Sen. Gaidam, Ibrahim Alhaji

First Reading taken

9. National University of Sports (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 138) – First Reading

Sen. Ogba, Joseph Obina

First Reading taken

10. Microbiology Council of Nigeria (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 139) – First Reading

Sen. Barau, I Jibrin

First Reading taken

11. Finance Bil 2019 (SB. 140) – First Reading Taken

Sen. Abdullahi, Yahahya Abubakar

First Reading taken

ORDERS OF THE DAY

PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS

1. Report of the Committee on Niger Delta. Confirmation of Appointment of nominees as Chairman and Members of the Board of NDDC

• That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Niger Delta on the confirmation of Appointment of the 16 nominees as Chairman and members of the Board of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in accordance to section 2 (2) (a) of the NDDC Act, 200.

The report was laid and presented by Sen. Nwaobosi, Peter Onyeluka.

The Senate resolved into the committee of the whole to consider the report.

The Senate in the Committee of a Whole and Plenary, considered, approved and confirmed the nominees with the exception of Dr. Joy Yimebe Nunieh representing Rivers State who did not appear the screening.

2. Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters.

• Confirmation of the Nomination of Hon. Justice J.T. Tosho as Chief Judge of the Federal High Court.
• That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters of the Nomination of Hon. Justice J.T. Tosho as Chief Judge of the Federal High Court.

The report was laid and presented by Sen. Bamidele, Michael Opeyemi.

The Senate resolved into the committee of the whole to consider the report.

• The Senate in the Committee of a Whole and Plenary, considered, approved and confirmed the appointment of Hon. Justice J.T. Tosho as Chief Judge of the Federal High Court.

 Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters.

• Confirmation of the Nomination of Hon. Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip for appointment as President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.
• That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters of the Nomination of Hon. Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip for appointment as President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.

The report was laid and presented by Sen. Bamidele, Michael Opeyemi.

• The Senate resolved into the committee of the whole to consider the report.
• The Senate in the Committee of a Whole and Plenary, considered, approved and confirmed the appointment of Hon. Justice Benedict Bakwaph Kanyip as President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

MOTIONS

Senate Leader moved to stand down all other motions to another legislative day.

The Senate adjourned at 12:32am to resume on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 10:00am prompt.