The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presiding.
After leading the opening prayer and recitation of the national pledge, the Deputy Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
Communication from the President
1. FCT Bill 2023 Statutory Budget proposal for consideration and approval by the National Assembly. This is for the smooth governance of all sectors of the FCT. Mr. President hopes for the usual cooperation between the Executive and the Legislature in all such matters.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1. The Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Egbe, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2125) (Senate) – First Reading.
2. Court of Appeal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (HB. 2126) (Senate) – First Reading.
3. Federal Polytechnic Kabo (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2127) (Senate) – First Reading.
4. Federal University of Health Sciences Azare, Bauchi State (Establishment) Bill, 2019 (HB. 2128) (Senate) – First Reading.
5. Federal College of Education Jama’are, Bauchi State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2129) (Senate) – First Reading.
6. Medical and Dental Practitioners Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2130) (Rep. Ganniyu Abiodun Johnson) – First Reading.
7. Nursing and Midwifery Registration, Etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2131) (Rep. Ganniyu Abiodun Johnson) – First Reading.
ORDERS OF THE DAY -BILLS
1.A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigeria Correctional Service Trust Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 1722) – Third Reading. The bill was voted on, approved for third reading, and passed.
2. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Act; and for Related Matters (HB. 613) – Third Reading. The bill was voted on, approved for third reading, and passed.
3. 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) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for third reading, and passed.
4. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Abi, Cross River State to Provide Full-Time Courses Leading to the Award of Diploma, Higher National Diploma in Agriculture and Allied Fields, and be responsible for the due Administration of the College; and for Related Matters (HB. 1629) and – Third Reading. Second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House
5. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Child Rights Act, Cap. C50, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to impose sanction on any parent who abandons a newborn child and absconds after birth; and for Related Matters (HB. 1442) (Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the House Committee on Women Affairs.
6. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Polytechnics Act, Cap. F17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to accommodate the newly Established Federal Polytechnics; and for Related Matters (HB.2118) (Rep. Aminu Suleiman) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education.
MOTIONS
7.Reconsideration of Outstanding Bill from the Preceding Assembly: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology Bill, 2022(HB. 444). The motion was voted on and adopted.
8. Committal of Bills: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
(i) Specialised National Dermatology Hospital Bill, 2022;
(ii) National Commission for Colleges of Education Bill, 2022. The motion was voted on and adopted.
9. Need to Continue the East–West Rail Line Project: Rep. Dozie Ferdinad Nwankwo. The motion was voted on and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY)
10. Committee on Telecommunications: Rep. Akeem Adeyemi.
Report on insurance from the Statutory Revenue Fund of the Nigerian Communications Commission, the total Sum of ₦559,080,711,000.00 (five hundred and fifty–nine billion, eighty million, seven hundred and eleven thousand Naira) only of which the sum of N86, 752,963,000.00 (eighty–six billion, seven hundred and fifty–two million, nine hundred and sixty–three thousand Naira) only is for Recurrent Expenditure, while the sum of N5, 224,501, 000. 00 (five billion, two hundred and twenty–four million, five hundred and one thousand Naira) only is for Capital Expenditure, the sum of N35,089,649 000.00 (thirty–five billion, eighty–nine million, six hundred and forty–nine thousand Naira) only is for Special Project, while the sum of N16,000,000 (sixteen billion) Naira only is for transfer to the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), N416, 013, 598, 000.00 (four hundred and sixteen billion, thirteen million, five hundred and ninety–eight thousand Naira) only will be transferred to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the sum of N16,000,000,000 (sixteen billion Naira) only is for the Budget of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) for the period ending 31 December 2023” (Pursuant to Order Twenty, Rule 24 (2) (j) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives) (Laid: 30/11/2022)
Summary of voting Clauses and Parts voted on and approved: Clauses 1 & 2, Parts A-D
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
11.A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian Peace Corps to facilitate Peace, Volunteerism, Community Services, Neighborhood Watch, and Nation Building; and for Related Matters (HB. 17) – Committee of the Whole: 24/7/2019.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-42
12.A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology to provide global Competitive and Environmentally friendly Technologies for Leather, Leather Products Allied Industries; and for Related Matters (HB. 444) – Committee of the Whole.6/12/2022.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-45
13. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Commission for Refugees Act, Cap. N21 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons Act for the Management, Rehabilitation Return, Reintegration and Resettlement of Refugees, Migrants and Victims of Displacement; and for Related Matters (HB. 171) (Committee of the Whole:24/7/2020).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-41
Adjournment:
The House at 13:32 PM adjourned plenary to Wednesday, December 7th, 2022
