Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Tuesday, July 11th, 2023.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas presided.
After leading the opening prayer and recitation of the National Pledge, the Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Thursday, July 6th, 2023.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS:
1. Federal Character Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 24) (Hon. Benjamin Kalu) – First Reading.
2. Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 37) (Hon. Francis E. Waive) – First Reading.
3. Electric Power Sector Reform Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.38) (Hon. Benson Babjimi) – First Reading
4. Nigerian Red Cross Society Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 39) (Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) – First Reading.
5. Nigerian Mining Corporation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 40) (Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) – First Reading.
6. Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 41) (Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) – First Reading.
7. Maritime Security Operations Co-coordinating Brand Act (HB. 42) (Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) – First Reading.
8. Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 43) (Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) – First Reading.
9. Police Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 44) (Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) – First Reading.
10, Federal Polytechnic Nyak-Shendam (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.45) (Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) – First Reading.
11. Nigeria Police Force College, Training School and Institution (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.46) (Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi) – First Reading.
12. National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 47) (Hon. Pascal Agbodike) – First Reading.
13. National Food Reserve Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 48) (Hon. Pascal Agbodike) – First Reading.
14. Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 49) (Hon. Ghali Mustapha Tijjani) – First Reading.
15. Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 50) (Hon. Ghali Mustapha Tijjani) – First Reading.
16. Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.51) (Hon. Aminu Balele) – First Reading.
17. Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 52) (Hon. Ojuawo Rufus Adeniyi) – First Reading.
18. Federal Medical Centre, Alimosho, Lagos State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 53) (Hon. Ademorin Kuye / Hon. Ayuba Ganiyu Adele) – First Reading.
19. Federal Medical Centre, Kosofe, Lagos State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.54) (Hon. Ademorin Kuye and Hon. Adetola Kafilat Ogbara) – First Reading.
20. National Infrastructure Management and Maintenance Agency Bill Act (Repeal and Enactment), 2023(HB.55) (Hon. Ademorin Kuye) – First Reading.
21. Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB.56) (Hon. Ademoyin Kuye) – First Reading.
22. National Agency for the Control of Cancer (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 57) (Hon. Ademoyin Kuye) – First Reading.
ORDERS OF THE DAY:-MOTIONS:
- Need to Halt the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Directives on Addition of Social Media Handle on “Know your Customer” Requirement: Hon. O. K. Chinda Hon. Laori B.Kwamati Hon. Kelechi Nwogu Hon. Ginger Onwusibe Hon. Mark Essiet Hon. Abdulsamad Dasuki Hon. Victor Ogbuzor Hon. Blessing Amadi Hon. Fred Agbedi:
Hon. Kelechi Nwogu moved the motion on the need to halt the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directives on addition of social media handle on “Know your Customer” requirement, and it was seconded by Hon. Abdulsamad Dasuki. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House Committee on Banking and Currency when constituted.
2. Call to Suspend the Implementation of Increase in Tuition Fees of Universities: Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki:
Hon. Aliyu Madaki moved the motion on the call to suspend the implementation of increase in tuition fees of Universities and it was seconded by Hon. Mohammed Jalo. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education when constituted.
3. Need to establish the Presence of a Military Outpost at Kwanar Maharba and Military Base in Gada Local Government Area of Goronyo/Gada Federal Constituency of Sokoto State. Hon. Bashir Usman Gorau:
Hon. Bashir Gorau moved the motion on the need to establish the presence of a military outpost at Kwanar Maharba and military base in Gada local government area of Goronyo/Gada federal constituency, Sokoto State and it was seconded by Hon. Aliyu. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House Committee on Army when constituted.
4. Need to Rehabilitate the Abandoned Obudu Dam Resort Project. Hon. Peter Akpanke:
Hon. Peter Akpanke moved the motion on the need to rehabilitate the abandoned Obudu Dam Resort Project and it was seconded by Hon. Ajilo Shehu. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House Committee on Water Resources when constituted.
5. Need to Reverse the Recent Hike of School Fees in Unity Secondary Schools in Nigeria.
Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi Hon. Kama Nkemkanma:
Hon. Kama Nkemkanma moved the motion on the need to reverse the recent hike of school fees in Unity secondary schools in Nigeria and it was seconded by Hon. Olumide Osoba. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House Committee on Basic Education when constituted.
6. Need to stop Excess Charges and Illegal Deductions by Commercial Banks in Nigeria.Hon. Godwin Offiono:
Hon. Godwin Offiono moved the motion on the need to stop excess charges and illegal deductions by commercial banks in Nigeria and it was seconded by Hon. Miriam Onuoha. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House committee on Banking and Currency when constituted.
- Need to Rehabilitate Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi Road to Okene Road, Kogi State. Hon. Marcus Onobun:
Hon. Marcus Onobun moved the motion the need to rehabilitate Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi road to Okene road, Kogi state and it was seconded by Hon. Martins Etim. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House Committee on Works when constituted.
8. Terrorist Attacks on Mangu Communities of Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency Plateau State. Hon. Lalu Ishaya David:
Hon. Lalu David moved the motion on the terrorist attacks on Mangu communities of Mangu/Bokkos federal constituency, Plateau state. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House committees on Disaster Preparedness, Army, Airforce, Police, and that on Legislative Compliance when constituted.
9. Need to Lift the Ban on Sale of Fuel in Communities 20 kilometers to International Land Borders. Hon. Adegboyega Nasir Isiaka:
Hon. Adegboyega Isiaka moved the motion on the need to lift the ban on sale of fuel in communities 20 kilometers to international land borders and it was seconded by Hon. Akinlade Abiodun. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House Committee on Customs and Excise when constituted.
10. Need for Reconstruction of the Eleme- Onne Axis of the East-West Road. Hon. Felix Uche Nwaeke:
Hon. Felix Nwaeke moved the motion on the need for the reconstruction of the Eleme- Onne axis of the East-West road and it was seconded by Hon. Kelechi. The motion was voted on, adopted, and referred to the House Committee on Works when constituted.
Adjournment:
The House at 14:57 PM adjourned plenary to Wednesday, July 12th, 2023.
