The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presided.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Transmission from the President: Transmission of the Nigeria Police Force College Training Schools and Institutions Establishment Bill for Passage by the House.
- Request from the President for the resolution of reimbursements to Plateau and Borno states through the issuance of promissory notes for Federal roads constructed by the individual States.
- Transmission from the President: Transmission of the Nigeria Data Protection Bill for Passage by the House.
MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
- Rep. Jimoh Olajide moved a motion on the urgent need to ensure peace and security in and around Nigerian airports and it was seconded by Rep. Samuel Adejare. The motion was voted on and adopted.
- Rep. Unyime Idem moved a motion on the urgent need to condemn the call for an interim government in Nigeria as it threatens Nigerian unity and fledgling democracy and it was seconded by Rep. Abdullahi Abdulkadir. The motion was voted on and adopted.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1. National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2195) (Senate) – First Reading.
2. Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2196) (Senate) – First Reading.
3. Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2197) (Senate) – First Reading.
4. Federal University of Technology Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2198) (Rep. Francis Charles Uduyok) – First Reading.
5. Federal Capital Territory Development Commission Bill, 2023 (HB.2199) (Rep. Micah Y. Jiba) – First Reading.
6. Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2200) (Rep. Dachung Musa Bagos) – First Reading.
7. Extradition Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023(HB.2101) (Rep. Dachung Musa Bagos) – First Reading.
8. Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2102) (Rep. Dachung Musa Bagos) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORT
Report of the Conference Committee Rep. Adewunmi Onanuga:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Conference Committee on a Bill for an Act to Amend the National Centre for Women Development Act, Cap. N15 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to enhance the functions of the Centre and Rename the Centre after Maryam Babangida; and for Related Matters”. The report was laid
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
1. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, Cap. A. 18, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023 to Provide a Unified Legal Framework for the Fair and efficient Settlement of Commercial disputes through Arbitration and Mediation, make applicable the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards (the New York Convention) to any award made in Nigeria or in any contracting State arising out of International Commercial Arbitration; and for Related Matters (HB. 1455) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
2. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of the Federal Capital Territory College of Nursing and Midwifery; and for Related Matters (HB.214) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
3. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy (Establishment) Act, No. 8, 2017 and Enact the Federal University of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu Bill, 2023 to make Comprehensive Provisions for Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 1604) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
4. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture and Cooperative, Share, Kwara State and for Related Matters (HB. 1633 ) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
5. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Nigeria Police Intelligence Institute, Share, Kwara State; and for Related Matters (HB.1706) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
6. A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of Federal Eye Centre, Iruekpen, Edo State for the Prevention and Cure of Eye Defects and Diseases and to Establish a Board to Govern the Centre and an Academic Committee to take charge of the Centre’s Academic Affairs; and for Related Matters (HB. 1390) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
7. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Nigerian Solid Minerals’ Communities Development Commission; and for Related Matters (HB. 1428) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
8. A Bill For an Act to Amend the Electric Power Sector Reform Act, 2005 to Provide a Legal and Institutional Framework for the Implementation and Coordination of Rural Electrification Projects; Establishment of the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria and Regulatory Provisions to Strengthen the Sector for efficient service delivery; and for Related Matters (HBs. 287, 657, 681 & 1528) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
9. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Road Safety Commission Training Institutions as Capacity Building Institutions for training in Road Traffic Administration and Safety Management, provide Professional Training for Members of the Corps; and for Related Matters (HBs 1619, 1620, 1621 and 1622) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
10. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act to Establish the Federal Medical Centre, Mgbakwu, Anambra State; and for Related Matters (HB. 811) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
11. A Bill for an Act to Establish National Social Investment Programme and the National Social Investment Programme Agency to assist and Empower the Poor and the Vulnerable in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.2113) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
12. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria Act, Cap.A26, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 2157) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
13. A Bill for an Act to Establish the National Environmental Research and Training Institute for the Development of Environmental Policies, Training and Research and for Related Matters (HB. 2136) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
MOTIONS
14. Re-committal of Bills: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
The House: Recalls that the following Bills were passed by the National Assembly and transmitted to the President for assent;
(i) Federal College of Agriculture (Technical), Enugu–Ukwu (Establishment, etc.) Bill, 2021(HB. 1261);
(ii) Nigerian Institute of Chartered Foresters (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 801);
(iii) Dietitians Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2019 (HB.515);
(iiii) Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2037); and
(v) Federal University of Agriculture Dadinkowa, Gombe State (Establishment) Bill, HB. 652) 2020.
Resolution: Commit the Bills to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration. The motion was voted on and adopted.
15. Need to Reduce the Cost of Transporting Petroleum Products by Dredging the Petroleum Products Shipping Channel in Nigerian Coastlines: Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun:
Resolution: (i) urge the Nigerian Ports Authority to urgently carry out holistic dredging of the petroleum products shipping channel in Nigerian coastlines;
(ii) Mandate the Committees on Ports and Habour and Petroleum Resources (Downstream) to ensure compliance and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action. The motion was voted on and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) REP. AHMED IDRIS WASE CHAIRED:
16. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 353) (Rep. Makwe Livinus Makwe) – Committee of Whole: 21/3/2023.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-21
17. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Polytechnic, Orozo, Abuja to Provide Full–Time Courses in Technology, Applied Science, Management and Other Fields of Study and to make provisions for the Administration of such Polytechnic; and for Related Matters (HB.698) (Rep. Micah Jiba Yohanna) – Committee of Whole: 28/3/2023.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-16 further consideration of the report was stepped down for further legislative action
- A Bill for an Act to provide for Establishment of Federal University of Education, Igueben, Edo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1391) (Rep. Joseph Eghoghon Edionwele) – Committee of the Whole: 22/3/2023.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-25, 27-29 Clause deleted: 26
19. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Horticulture, Okigwe, Imo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1456) (Rep. Miriam Onuoha) – Committee of Whole: 29/3/2023. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
20. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12 Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State; and for Related Matters (HB.1731) (Rep. Goodluck Preye) – Committee of Whole: 29/3/2023 Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
21. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 make provision for the Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra; and for Related Matters (HB. 1261) (Rep. Dozie Ferdinand Nwankwo ) – Committee of the Whole:3/4/2023. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
22. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Secondary Education Commission etc. Act, Cap. N73, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Bill to Prescribe Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria, Manage the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 1940) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole: 21/3/2023. Consideration of the report stepped down by leave of the House
23. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Capital Territory Customary Court Act, 2007 to Alter the Quorum of the Court for the Purpose of Ensuring Timely Dispensation of Justice, Expand the Criminal Jurisdiction of the Court; and for Related Matters (HB. 1592) (Senate) – Committee of the Whole: 7/11/2021. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-9
Adjournment:
The House at 14:16 adjourned plenary to Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 by 11:00
