The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presided.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1.Committee on Basic Education and Services: Rep. Julius Ihonvbere:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Basic Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. T3, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to ensure that only Licensed or Registered and Qualified Persons who Exhibit thorough Professional Conduct Teach in Schools and provide for stiffer Penalties and Punishment for Unregistered and Unqualified Teachers; and for Related Matters (HBs.308 and 550) (Referred:30/11/2021). The report was laid.
2. Committees on Basic Education and Services and, Healthcare Services: Rep. Julius Ihonvbere: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committees on Basic Education and Services and, Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Introduce Preventive Measures and Teachings of Breast and Cervical Cancers into the Curriculum of a Compulsory Subject (Civic Education) for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 1932) (Referred: 20/7/2022). The report was laid.
3. Committee on Basic Education and Services: Rep. Julius Ihonvbere:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Basic Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Introduce Preventive Measures and Teachings of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence into the Curriculum as a Compulsory Subject (Civic Education) for all Secondary Schools in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1937) (Referred: 27/7/2022). The report was laid.
4.Committee on Human Rights Rep. John Dyegh:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Human Rights on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, No. 4 of 2015 to include the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Social Development in its Governing Board, review the mode of appointing the Director General of the Agency, to strengthen the Act by reviewing the offences and penalty Provisions; and for Related Matters (HB. 2102) – (Referred: 8/12/2022). The report was laid.
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
1. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Projects Development Agency (PRODA) Enugu to conduct Scientific, Engineering and Technological Research aimed at facilitating the Domestication and industrialization of Appropriate Technology for Socio-Economic Advancement of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 2036) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
2. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act, 2017; and for Related Matters (HB.2149) (Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila and Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
3. A Bill for an Act to Establish Gum Arabic Research Institute; and for Related Matters (HB.2168) (Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
4. A Bill for an Act to Establish Rights for Victims of Crime to Provide for the Rights, Welfare and Compensation of victims of Crime and provide for the strengthening of the Criminal Justice System; and for Related Matters (HB. 1861) (Rep. Henry Archibong) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Justice.
5. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State to Provide Legal framework for its due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB. 2164) (Rep. Olarewaju Ibrahim Kunle) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.
6. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Institute for Diving Technology, Anaku, Ayamelum, Anambra State charged with Responsibility to Provide full-time Courses in Deep Sea (Ocean) diving Studies; and for Related Matters (HB. 2099) (Rep. Vincent Ofumelu) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Maritime Safety Education and Administration.
MOTIONS
7. Reconsideration of Outstanding Bill from the Preceding Assembly, Pursuant to Order Twelve, Rule 16 of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives: Rep. Ababakar Hassan Fulata: Federal Institute for Industrial Research Bill, 2019 (HB.55) The motion was voted on and adopted.
8. Need to Rehabilitate Ikot Akpa Nkuk/Nvak Iba/Usung Atiat/Ikot Akpa Idem/Ikot Udo Mbang Road in Ukanafun, Akwa Ibom State: Rep. Unyime Idem: The motion was voted on and adopted.
9. Need to Investigate the Killing of Godsent Obhafuoso by Police Stray Bullet in Uromi Edo State: Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun: The motion was voted on and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
10. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Court of Appeal Act, 2013 to, among other things, increase the number of Justices of the Court from ninety to one hundred and ten, provides for the integration of Virtual Court Proceedings; and for Related Matters (HBs. 299 and 2115) – Committee of the Whole:22 /12/2022. Consideration of report stepped down for further legislative consultation.
11. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Benue State and Provide for Composition, Administration and Functions of the Management Board; and for Related Matters (HB.1889) – Committee of the Whole: 14/12/2022. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28.
12. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Institute of Industrial Research for Development of Micro, Small, Medium and Large Industries aimed at rapid Industrialization and Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 55) – Committee of the Whole: 19/1/2023. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-40.
13. A Bill for an Act to Provide the Legal Framework to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Ufuma, Anambra State; and for Related Matters (HB.1373) – Committee of the Whole: 18/1/2023. Consideration of report stepped down by leave of the House.
14. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Environment, Nanka; and for Related Matters (HB. 1168) – Committee of the Whole: 18/1/2023. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28.
15. A Bill for an Act to establish Federal Medical Centre, Igboora, Oyo State to provide Legal framework for its due management and administration; and for Related Matters – Committee of the Whole: 18/1/2023. Consideration of report deferred by leave of the House.
16. A Bill for an Act Establish Federal College of Education, Jengre, Plateau State to provide full-time courses, Teaching Instruction and Training In Technology, Applied Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management; and for Related Matters (HB. (HB. 2106) – Committee of the Whole: 18/1/2023. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28.
17. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State as a Training Institution for the Development of Medicine and Medical Sciences, make Comprehensive Provision for the Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 1484) – Committee of the Whole: 18/1/2023. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-51.
18. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State; and for Related Matters (HB.1133) – Committee of the Whole: 2/3/2022. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-27.
19. Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development: Rep. Otunba Adewumi O. Onanuga: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development on a Bill for an Act to Amend the National Centre for Women Development Act, Cap. N15, Laws of the Federation, 2004 to Enhance the Functions of the Centre and Rename the Centre after Maryam Babangida, and for Related Matters (HB. 1147) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 22/11/2022).
The Bill seeks to honour the late Maryam Babangida for her role in women’s developmental issues in Nigeria. Summary of voting Clauses voted on and approved: 1-14.
20. Committee on Healthcare Services: Rep. Tanko Sununu: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish Institute of Physician Associates of Nigeria charged with responsibility for Determining the Standards of Knowledge and Skills to be Attained by Persons seeking to become Physician Associate Professionals; and for Related Matters (HB.1966) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 8/12/2022). Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-17.
21. Committee on Healthcare Services: Rep. Tanko Sununu:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Cap. C34, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and make Comprehensive Provisions for the Prohibition and Control of Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods; and for Related Matters (HB.1666) (Laid: 8/12/2022). Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-24.
Further consideration of the Bill deferred for further legislative consultation.
22. Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Pascal Obi:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act and Establish Federal Medical Centre, Mgbakwu; and for Related Matters (HB. 811) and approve the recommendations therein” (Referred:20/5/2021. Consideration of report stepped down by leave of the House.
23. Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the petition by Chief Efieseimokumo Bipeledei of Bipeledei & Co. on behalf of the Pinepelemoa Community and 20 others: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Chief Efieseimokumo Bipeledei of Bipeledei & Co. on behalf of the Pinepelemoa Community and 20 others in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State against the Management of Nigerian Agip Oil Co. Limited over deliberate refusal to pay compensation to Communities ravaged by Oil pollution which accrued on 29 November 2020 at Kemebia–Amam Community” (Laid: 7/12/2022).Mandate the General
Consideration of report stepped down by leave of the House.
Adjournment:
The House at 14:01 adjourned plenary to Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
