Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

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Olalere Taiwo
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National Assembly

The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presided.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

 1. Nigeria International Institute for Democratic Development Bill, 2022 (HB. 1834) (Rep. Ajibola S. Muraina) – First Reading.

  1. Nigerian Institute of Energy and Technological Studies (NIETS), Sapele, Delta State Bill, 2022(HB. 1835) (Rep. Anthony O. Afe) –First Reading.
  2. National Football Academy, Ahiara (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1837) (Rep. Emeka Martins Chinedu) – First Reading.
  3. Federal College of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences, Kushi, Shongom, Gombe State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1838) (Rep. Karu Simon Elisha) – First Reading.
  4. Control of Small Arms, Light Weapons and Restitution of Victims of Abduction, Kidnappings, Banditry Bill, 2022 (HB. 1839) (Rep. Tajudeen Adeyemi Adefisoye) –First Reading.
  5. Federal Polytechnic, Igbesa (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1840) (Rep. Jimoh Ojugbele) –First Reading.
  6. Pension Reform Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1841) (Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase) – First Reading.
  7. Federal Hospital and Infections Disease Centre, Ugba, Logo, Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1842) (Rep. Richard Gbande) – First Reading.
  8. Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Zaki Biam, Ukum, Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1843) (Rep. Richard Gbande) – First Reading.
  9. Bank Employees Etc. (Declaration of Assets) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1844) (Rep. Ademorin A. Kuye) –First Reading.

 PRESENTATION OF REPORT

  1. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions: Rep. Munir B. Dan Agundi:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as amended) to make Provision for Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma; and for Related Matters (HB.1820) (Referred: 2/2/2022). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata and seconded by Rep. Ahmed Jaha.

  1. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions: Rep. Munir B. Dan Agundi:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Ac to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Horticulture, Okigwe, Imo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1456) (Referred: 2/12/2021). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata and seconded by Rep. Ahmed Jaha.

  1. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:

Report on the Petition by Mrs Orire Olayinka and Mrs Idris Fatimo Yetunde:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Mrs Orire Olayinka and Mrs Idris Fatimo Yetunde against the Nigerian Customs Service for Non-payment of Death Benefits and Entitlement” (Referred; 1/7/2021). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Muhammed Umar and seconded by Rep. Jimoh Olajide.

  1. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso

Report on the Petition by Freal Law Field on behalf of Major Jatau, Comrade Suleiman Abdulmumin and 120 Others:

:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Freal Law Field on behalf of Major Jatau, Comrade Suleiman Abdulmumin and 120 Others against the Management of Sheraton Hotel, Abuja for Non-payment of arrears of salary, redundancy benefits and other severance packages of the above petitioners recently disengaged from the services of the Hotel” (Referred: 10/6/2021). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Muhammed Umar and seconded by Rep. Jimoh Olajide.

  1. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:

Report on the Petition by Sabbyn Nigeria Limited:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Sabbyn Nigeria Limited against Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority on unpaid work done and abandonment of Project” (Referred: 3/12/2020). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Muhammed Umar and seconded by Rep. Jimoh Olajide.

  1. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:

Report on the Petition by Victor Inyiama & Co. on behalf of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Victor Inyiama & Co. on behalf of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State against the Central Bank of Nigeria and the First Bank Nigeria Plc for Non-compliance with the Resolution of the Fourth Republic, 8th National Assembly” (Referred: 15/9/2021). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Muhammed Umar and seconded by Rep. Jimoh Olajide.

  1. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:

Report on the Petition by Community Development Committee:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Community Development Committee against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for Compensation for the Victims of the Pipeline Explosion which occurred on 19 January 2020 at Ekoro Abule Egba (Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA) Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos State” (Referred: 21/7/2020). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Muhammed Umar and seconded by Rep. Jimoh Olajide.

  1. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:

Report on the Petition by Mr Pulu Sharach Yogoi:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Mr Pulu Shadrach Yogoi on behalf of Obogoro Community in Bayelsa State against the Federal Ministry of Environment, the Ecological Fund Office, the Niger Delta Development Commission, the National Inland Waterways Authority and International Oil Companies (Shell Petroleum and Agip Oil Company Limited) in respect of the Massive Erosion of the Shoreline of Obogoro Community: (Referred: 8/6/2021). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Muhammed Umar and seconded by Rep. Jimoh Olajide.

ORDERS OF THE DAY–BILLS

  1. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of University of Aerospace and Aeronautics, Oka-Akoko and Matters of Administration and Discipline of Students; and for Related Matters (HB. 1483) – Third Reading. Bill read the third time and passed.
  2. A Bill for an Act to Establish Chartered Institute of Risk Management of Nigeria to Provide for the Control of its Membership and Promote the Practice of Risk Management in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (139) – Third Reading. Bill read the third time and passed.
  3. A Bill for an Act to Establish Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria charged with Responsibility of Advancing the Study, Training and Practice of Counselling Profession; and for Related Matters (HB. 409) – Third Reading. Bill read the third time and passed.
  4. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Act, Cap. F5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Bill to Provide for the Effective Management of Airports in Nigeria, and for Related Matters (HB. 461) – Third Reading. Bill read the third time and passed.
  5. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency Act, Cap. N90, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency Bill to provide Efficient Air Navigation Services in Nigeria, Ensure Safety and Regulation of Air Navigation in Nigeria and to any other place which Nigeria has Responsibility of Providing Air Navigation Services; and for Related Matters (HB. 462) – Third Reading. Bill read the third time and passed.
  6. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigeria Centre for Vaccine Research and Development; and for Related Matters (HB. 1737) (Rep. Kasimu Bello Maigari) – Second Reading.

The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.

  1. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agricultural Technology, Damboa, Borno State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1748) (Rep. Ahmadu Usman Jaha) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions.
  2. . A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture, Oregbeni, Ikpoba-Okha, Edo State to make Comprehensive Provisions for Its Due Management; and for Related Matters (HB. 1698) (Rep. Jude Ise-Idehen) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions.
  3.  A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Review the Required Educational Qualification for Election into certain Political Offices, and for Related Matters (HB. 1821) (Rep. Adewumi Oriyomi Onanuga) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the special Ad-Hoc Committee on the Review of the Constitution.

MOTIONS

  1.  Committal of the Bill for an Act to Amend the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency Act: Abubakar Hassan Fulata:

Resolves to: Commit the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency Act (Amendment) Bill for reconsideration in the Committee of the Whole. The motion was voted on and adopted.

  1.  Reconsideration of the Bill to Establish Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State (HB.428)

Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata.

Resolves to: Rescind its decision of 10 March 2020 and commit the Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State (Establishment) Bill to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration. The motion was voted on and adopted.

  1.  Tanker Explosion at Upper Iweka Onitsha, Relief Market Ogbaru Obodoukwu Junction along the Onitsha/Owerri Highway, Anambra State: Rep. Chukwuka Onyema:

Resolves to:(i) Observe a minute silence for the departed souls in the incident;

(ii) urge the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development and its agencies especially the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA); the National Commission for Persons with Disability and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Displaced Persons to provide relief materials and assistive devices to the victims;

(iii) also urge the Federal Road Maintenance Agency to mobilize resources for rehabilitation of roads in the South East, especially the Upper Iweka by Onitsha Enugu expressway and the Obodoukwu junction along the Onitsha Owerri Expressway;

(iv) mandate the Committees on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Disabilities, and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance. The motion was voted on and adopted as amended.

  1.  Need to Rehabilitate Ido-Eruwa-Igboora-Igangan Road Oyo State:Rep. Muraina S. Ajibola:

Resolves to:(i) Urge the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to, as a matter of urgency, commence rehabilitation of Ido-Eruwa-Igboora-Igangan-Iganna road in Oyo State;

(ii) mandate the Committees on Works and FERMA to include the rehabilitation of the road in the 2023 budget estimates. The motion was voted on and adopted.

  1.  Need to Retrain Workers in Public Medical Facilities in Nigeria: Rep. Chinedu Emeka Martins:

Resolves to:(i) Urge the Federal Ministry of Health to conduct mandatory customer service training in all public hospitals and health facilities periodically;

(ii) also urge the Federal Ministry of Health to develop a system to track patient satisfaction and complaints and outline punitive measures for service failure and incentives for excellent customer care performance;(iii) mandate the Committee on Healthcare Services to ensure compliance. The motion was voted on and adopted.

  1.  Call to Investigate the Activities of Dangote Industries Limited in the Mining of Coal in Ankpa Federal Constituency of Kogi State: Rep. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims:

Resolves to:(i) Call on the Federal Road Safety Corps to intervene and ensure Road Safety compliance by Dangote Industries Limited;

 (ii) mandate the Committees on Federal Road Safety Commission and Legislative Compliance ensure compliance. The motion was voted on and adopted as amended.

  1.  Need to Regulate Online Advertising and Sales of Drugs: Rep. Onofiok Akpan Luke:

Resolves to:(i) Call on the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) to liaise with online advertising companies like Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc., to effectively monitor, control, and enforce advertising standards against online drug advertisers and vendors;

(ii) also call on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to arrest and prosecute unlawful online advertisers of drugs, and enlighten the public against the dangers of purchasing unregistered and non-prescribed drugs online;

(iii) urge the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria to sanction and prosecute individuals engaging in the sales and promotion of medicines online without the requisite authorization in line with the law establishing the Council;

(iv) urge the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to take necessary action towards protecting consumers of online drugs;

(v) mandate the Committees on Healthcare Services and Information Technology to ensure compliance. The motion was voted on and adopted.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

  1.  A Bill for an Act to make Comprehensive Provisions for the Prohibition and Punishment of Sexual Harassment of Students by Educators in Tertiary Educational Institutions; and for Related Matters (HB. 1006) (Senate)(Leader) – Committee of the Whole:14/7/2021.

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-25

Clause amended and approved: Long title

  1.  A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Polytechnic, Koko, Delta State to Provide for Full and Part-Time Courses of Instructions in Different Fields of Study; and for Related Matters (HB. 381) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole:21/11/2019.

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-29

  1. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Polytechnic, Orogun, Delta State to Provide Full and Part-Time Courses of Instruction and Training in Different Fields of Study; and for Related Matters (HB. 642) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole:8/2/2022.

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-29

  1.  Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions: Rep. Munir B. Dan Agundi:

“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 (as amended) to make Provision for Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture, Kirikasamma; and for Related Matters (HB.1820) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 8/2/2022)

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-4

Adjournment:

The House at 13:43 adjourned plenary till Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

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