The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presided.
ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be an Executive Session for Honorable Members on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 before the plenary.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1. National Information Technology Development Agency Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2117) (Executive) – First Reading.
2. Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2118) (Rep. Aminu Suleiman) – First Reading.
3. Builder’s Registration Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2119) (Rep. Mark Terseer Gbillah) – First Reading.
4. Federal Medical University Kano, Kano State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2120) (Rep. Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada) – First Reading.
5. National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2121) (Rep. Julius O. Ihonvbere) – First Reading.
6. Pharmacy Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2122) (Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson) – First Reading.
7. National Directorate of Employment Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2123) (Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson) – First Reading.
8. the Federal University of Health Technology and Medical Sciences, Jahun, Jigawa State Bill, 2022 (HB.2124) (Rep. Saidu Yusuf Miga) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1.Committees on Federal Capital Territory Administration and Federal Capital Territory Area Council and Ancillary Matters: Rep. Abdullahi Idris Garba:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committees on Federal Capital Territory Administration and Federal Capital Territory Area Council and Ancillary Matters on a Bill for an Act to Authorise the issue from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Account, the total sum of N 607,952,023,580.00 (Six Hundred and Seven Billion, Nine Hundred and Fifty Two Million, Twenty Three Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty naira) only, of which the sum of N 76,569,904,857.00 (Seventy Six Billion, Five Hundred and Sixty Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Seven naira) only, is for Personnel Costs; and the sum of N127,603,382,310.00 (one Hundred and Twenty Seven Billion, Six Hundred and Three Million, Three Hundred and Eighty Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Ten naira) only, is for Overhead Costs; while the Balance of N 403,778,736,413.00 (Four Hundred and Three Billion, Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirteen naira) only, is for Capital Projects; for the Service of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for the Financial year commencing from 1 January, 2022 and ending on 31 December, 2022. (Referred: 23/11/2022) The report was laid
2.Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters: Rep. Darlington Nwokocha:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Insurance Act, Cap. I, 17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Insurance Bill, 2020 to Provide for a Comprehensive Legal Framework for Insurance Business in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 967) (Referred: 20/10/2020). Laying of the report stepped down by leave of the House
3. Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Paschal Obi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Dadin –Kowa, Kano State; and Related Matters (HB. 1872) (Referred: 17/3/2022). Laying of the report stepped down by leave of the House
4. Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Paschal Obi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal University of Health, Sciences and Technology, Kankia, Kastina State and to make Comprehensive Provisions for Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 1641)” (Referred: 25/11/2022). Laying of the report stepped down by leave of the House
5, Committee on Tertiary Education and Services Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State; and for Related Matters (HB. 2016) (Referred: 21/7/2022). The report was laid.
6. Committee on Tertiary Education and Services Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Tarauni, Kano State (HB.584) (Referred:14/7/2020). The report was laid.
7. Committee on Tertiary Education and Services Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal Polytechnic, Nyak-Shendam, Plateau State; and for Related Matters (HB.1897) (Referred:15/6/2022). The report was laid.
- Committee on Tertiary Education and Services Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education, Dengi, Plateau State (HB.1871) (Referred:4/4/2022). The report was laid.
9. Committees on Tertiary Education and Services and Basic Education and Services: Rep. Aminu Suleiman: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committees on Tertiary Education and Services and Basic Education and Services on the Imposition of Multiple Processing and/or Administration Fees by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and its Accredited Agents on JAMB’S Examination Candidates (HR.127/03/2022) (Referred:23/3/2022). The report was laid.
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
1. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Soba, Kaduna State; and for Related Matters (HB.1828) (Rep. Ibrahim Hamza) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.
2. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Payment of Tuition Fees and other Levies in Installments by Students in Educational Institutions owed by the Federal Government; and for Related Matters (HB.1998) (Rep. Adedayo Olusegun Balogun) – Second Reading. The second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House.
3. A Bill for an Act to Establish National College of Laboratory Technology, Health Sciences and Medical Imaging, Agaie, Niger State; and for Related Matters (HB. 2082) (Rep. Abdullahi Mamudu) – Second Reading The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.
4. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigeria Diaspora Intervention Trust Fund; and for Related Matters (HB.1957) (Rep. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum) – Second Reading. The second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House
MOTION
5. Remittal of Clauses 7, 8, 10, 21 & 22 of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2022 Bill: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
Resolves to: Rescind its decision on Clauses 7,8,10, 21 & 22 of the Bill and commit same to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration. The motion was then stepped down by leave of the House for members to be able to get the details of the clauses and make informed decisions if they should be recommitted.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY)
6. Committees on Federal Capital Territory Administration and Federal Capital Territory Area Council and Ancillary Matters: Rep. Abdullahi Idris Garba:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committees on Federal Capital Territory Administration and Federal Capital Territory Area Council and Ancillary Matters on a Bill for an Act to Authorized the issue from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Account, the total sum of N 607,952,023,580.00 (Six Hundred and Seven Billion, Nine Hundred and Fifty Two Million, Twenty Three Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty naira) only, of which the sum of N 76,569,904,857.00 (Seventy Six Billion, Five Hundred and Sixty Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Seven naira) only, is for Personnel Costs; and the sum of N127,603,382,310.00 (one Hundred and Twenty Seven Billion, Six Hundred and Three Million, Three Hundred and Eighty Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Ten naira) only, is for Overhead Costs; while the Balance of N 403,778,736,413.00 (Four Hundred and Three Billion, Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirteen naira) only, is for Capital Projects; for the Service of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for the Financial year commencing from 1 January, 2002 and ending on 31 December, 2022 (Laid: 29/11/2022). – Committee of Supply
Explanatory Memorandum-This Bill provides for the issuing out of the Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory, the sum of N607,952,023,580.00 only, out of which N76,565,904,857.00 is for Personnel Costs and N138,199,851,110.00 is for Overhead Costs while the balance of N393,182,267,614.00 is for Capital Expenditure.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-8
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
7. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian Maritime Trust Fund for the Purpose of Training, Provision of Security Equipment, and Related Facilities, Enhance the Skills of Personnel of the Nigerian Navy; and for Related Matters (HB. 1243) – Committee of the Whole: 14/4/2022. Summary of voting: Section voted on and approved for deletion: 4
8. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria Charged with the Responsibility of Managing Environmental practices in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.353) – Committee of the Whole: Consideration of report deferred by leave of the House
9. A Bill for an Act to Establish National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism for Training, Certification, and Registration of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Personnel in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.45) – Committee of the Whole.Consideration of report deferred by leave of the House
10. Committee on Tertiary Education and Services: Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal Polytechnic Wailo, Ganjuwa, Bauchi State to Provide Full-Time Courses in Technology, Applied Science, Management and Other Fields of Study and to Make Provisions for the General Administration of Such Polytechnic; and for Related Matters (HB 508) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 6/7/2021). Consideration of report deferred by leave of the House
- Committee on Tertiary Education and Services: Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do Consider the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Act; and for Related Matters (HB. 613) (Laid: 1/7/2021).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-9
12.Committee on Basic Education and Services: Rep. Julius Ihonvbere:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Basic Education and Services on 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) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 23/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-32
13.Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Paschal Obi:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal Medical Centre, Okigwe, Imo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1603) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 15/3/2022).Consideration of report deferred by leave of the House
Adjournment:
The House at 13:49 adjourned plenary to Wednesday, November 30th, 2022
