Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Thursday, July 20th, 2023.

The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu presided.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS:

 1. Federal College of Education, Omu Aran Kwara State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 185) (Hon. Abdu –Raheem Tunji Olawuyi) – First Reading

2.Food Processing and Preservation Centre, Osi Ekiti, Kwara State (establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 186) (Hon. Abdu –Raheem Tunji Olawuyi) – First Reading

3. Central Bank of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 187) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

4. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023 (HB. 188) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

5. Central Bank of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 189) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

6. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2020 (HB. 190) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

7. Federal University Minna, Bill, 2023 (HB. 191) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

8. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 192) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

9. Standards Organisation of Nigeria, Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 193) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

10. Religious Discrimination (Prohibition, Prevention) Bill, 2023 (HB. 194) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

11. National Shea Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 195) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

12. Central Bank of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 196) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.

13. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023 (HB. 197) (Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere) – First Reading.

14. Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 198) (Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere) – First Reading.

15. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023 (HB. 199) (Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere) – First Reading.

16. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023 (HB. 200) (Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere) – First Reading.

17. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023 (HB. 201) (Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere) – First Reading.

18. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023 (HB. 202) (Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere) – First Reading.

19. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023 (HB. 203) (Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere) – First Reading.

20. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2023 (HB. 204) (Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere) – First Reading.

ORDERS OF THE DAY:–BILL:

1. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electricity Act 2023 to Address Concerns of host Communities and for Related Matters (HB.38)  (Hon. Babajimi Benson) – Second Reading.

. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

MOTIONS:

2. Reconsideration of Outstanding Bills from the Preceding Assembly- Hon. Julius Ihonvere:

(i) Federal Polytechnic, Rano, Kano State Bill, 2023 (HB.92).

(ii) Chartered Institute of Business Administration of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 139).

(iii) Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 160).  Commit the Bills to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.

The motion was stepped down by leave of the House following a request by Hon. Julius Ihonvbere and seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.

3. Need to Construct 330/132/33KVA X150mva, 2X60MVA Transmission Substation at Anyigba to improve Electricity Supply to the Kogi East. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims: . The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Power, as well as that on Appropriation when constituted.

4. Need to Investigate the delay in Capturing and Payment for Nnamdi Azikiwe University Workers and other Nigerians in the Integrated Payroll and Personal Information System (IPPIS). Hon.  Lillian O. Orogbu:

House invite the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Accountant-General of the Federation, the Managers of (|PPIS) and other relevant stakeholders to appear before the Committees on Governmental Affairs and Tertiary Education Services (when constituted) to capture and immediately pay the Workers of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State and other Nigerian workers facing the same challenge and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.

The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education as well as that on Government Affairs when constituted.

5. Suspense Over Planned Electricity Tariff Hike. Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki:

The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Power when constituted.

6. Need to Fund the Rehabilitation of Otukpo, Obollo-Afor, 9th Mile Road. Hon. Dennis Nnamdi Agbo​​​​​, Hon. Stainless Nwodo, Hon. Mark Chidi Obetta​​​​​ and Hon. Sunday Umehia:

​​​​. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House committee on FERMA when constituted.

7. Need for The Multichoice Digital Satellite Television (DSTV) and other Service Providers to Introduce the Pay As You Go Tariff (PAYG) Plan in Nigeria. Hon. Kafilat Ogbara: Motion stepped down by leave of the House as it is presently a subject of litigation.

8. Need to Amend Order Twelve, Rule 16 of the Standing Orders, 10th Edition, 2020 to Allow a Bill Process Continue Before or After Presentation of Report by the Committee. Hon. Mohammed Danjuma Hassan: Motion stepped down by leave of the House in order to allow the Ad-Hoc Committee handling the matter do its job.

9. Urgent Response to Flood Disaster in Parts of Ebonyi State. Hon. Chinedu Ogah:. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness when constituted.

10. Need to Improve Welfare Package for Members of the Armed Forces by Full Implementation of the Manual of Financial Administration for the Armed Forces of Nigeria (MAFA) 2017. Hon. Abdulsamad Dasuki: Motion stepped down by leave of the House.

11. Need to Ensure Beijing Declaration on 35% Affirmative Action on Women’s Appointment into Positions.Hon. Billy Osawaru:. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House committee on Women Affairs when constituted.

12. Need for Nigeria to lead the effort for a reform of the United Nations Security Council. Hon. Ahmed Munir: The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House committees on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Integration, Treaties and Protocol, as well as that on Legislative Compliance when constituted.

13. Declaration of a State of Emergency on Electricity in Ibeju Lekki Federal Constituency of Lagos State. Hon. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun: The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Power when constituted.

14. Call to investigate the ban on Nigerian passports by the Government of the republic of Seychelles. Hon. Ademorin A. Kuye: The motion was stepped down by leave of the House.

15. Tackling the Menace of Incessant Boat/Water Craft Mishaps in Nigerian Coastal Lines/Waterways. Hon. Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei: The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House committee on NIMASA when constituted.

16. Need to Establish Vocational Training and Sports Centres in Askira–Uba and Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State. Hon. Midala Usman Balami:

The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, North East Development Commission, Internally Displaced Persons, as well as that on Labour, Employment and Productivity when constituted.

17. Need to Investigate the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for Alleged Mismanagement of Funds and Non-Disclosure of Details of Interest on Investments from the Excess Crude oil/Petroleum ProfitsTax/Royalty Account. Hon. Esosa Iyawe: . The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the Ad-Hoc Committee when constituted.

18. Need to Harness the Untapped Potential of the Chalawa Gorge Dam in Karaye Local Government Area of Kano State and to Construct Irrigation Canal to Madobi, Kura and Garum Mallam Local Government Areas of (Kura/Madobi/Garum Mallam) Federal Constituency. Hon. Yusuf Umar Datti:

The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House committee on Water Resources, Agriculture as well as that on Appropriation when constituted.

19. Need to complete the Rehabilitation of Enugu – Port Harcourt – Dual Carriageway, Section IV: (Aba – Port Harcourt).Hon. Chris Nkwonta:

The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House committee on Works and Housing when constituted.

Adjournment:

 The House at 15:05 PM adjourned plenary to Tuesday, July 25th 2023