The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presided. He gave his remark at the resumption of plenary in the House of Representatives after the annual recess. Tuesday, 20th October 2022.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT
1.Approval of Promissory Notes to Kebbi and Taraba states for reimbursement pertaining to federal road projects undertaken by them in their respective states.
2.Approval of of a Promissory Note to Yobe state for the execution of 5 federal projects within the state.
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
1.Consolidation of Bills:
(a) A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act; and for Related Matters (HB. 622) (Rep. Abbas Tajudeen);
(b) A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act No. 92, 2007; and for Related Matters (HB. 1123) (Rep. Abubakar Yahya Kusada); and
(c) A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act, 2007; and for Related Matters (HB.2055) (Rep. Samson Okwu).The Bills were voted on, approved for consolidation and the committee on Rules and Business was asked to schedule a date for the commencement of the debate of the general principles of the newly consolidated Bill.
2.A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Agriculture, Etim Ekpo, Akwa Ibom State to Provide Full-Time Courses leading to the Award of Certificates, Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Agriculture and Allied Field and be responsible for the Due Administration of the College; and for Related Matters (HB. 1676) (Rep. Aniekan Umanah) – 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 Amend the Minerals and Mining Act, Cap. M12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to encourage further Domestic and Foreign Investments in the Solid Mineral Subsector; and for Related Matters (HB.2033) (Rep. Chisom Promise Dike) – Second Reading. The Bill was stepped down by leave of the House
4.A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Oaths Act, Cap. O1, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Oaths Bill to take cognizance of Technological Advancements and make Provisions for Digital and Electronic means of Administering Oaths and Affirmations in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.2018) (Rep. Ifeanyi Chudy Momah and Rep. Ugonna Ozurigbo) – Second Reading.. The Bill was voted on, approved as amended and referred to the House committee on Judiciary.
MOTIONS
5.Discharge of Committees on Referrals on Bills, Pursuant to Order Seventeen, Rule 3 (g) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
Notes that the following Bills were read a Second time separately between 2015 and 2016 and referred to Committees of the House for legislative actions, namely:
1.Nigerian Local Content Development and Enforcement Bill, 2020(HB. 837)
2.North East Development Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020(HB.1152)
3.Armed Forces Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1405)
4.Police Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1406)
5.Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1409)
6.Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1410)
7.Federal Capital Territory Outdoor Signage and Advertisement Agency Bill, 2021(HB. 1232)
8.Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1501)
Resolution: Discharge the above-mentioned Committee from the Bill referred to it and commit same to the Committee of the Whole for consideration. The motion was voted on and adopted.
6.Re-Commital of Bills Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata
The House: Recalls that the following Bills were passed by the National Assembly and transmitted to the President,
(i) Federal Medical Centres (Establishment) Bill, 2019 (HB. 182);
(ii) Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (Establishment) Bill, 2019 (HB. 465);
(iii) Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria Bill, 2019 (HB. 461)
Observes that some fundamental issues which require fresh legislative action emerged after critical analysis of the Bills; Resolution: rescind its decision on the Bills as passed and commit same to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration.. The motion was voted on and adopted.
7.Need to include Igbo-Ora in the List of World Heritage Centre to United Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO):Rep. Muraina Saubana Ajibola:
Resolutions :(i) urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to include Igbo-Ora town in Oyo state on the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Centres;
(ii) Also urge the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to accord Igbo Ora town being the World Twins Capital the status of World Heritage Centre;
(iii) Mandate the Committees on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values, Culture and Tourism, and Legislative Compliance to liaise with the Ministries of Information and National Orientation and Culture and Tourism to ensure compliance. The motion was voted on and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)
9.A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal Medical Centres; and for Related Matters (HB. 182) – Committee of the Whole: 20/9/2022.
Synopsis of the report: This is the 3rd time for the Bill to be returned by the Presidency for some minor errors, the concerns have been effected and Honorable members were urged to support it. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-29
10.A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Nigerian Safety Investigative Bureau for the Regulation, Prevention and Providing Effective Administration for Safety Investigation in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 465) –Committee of the Whole: 20/9/2022.
Synopsis of the report:
This also had earlier been considered but returned by the Presidency, but all the necessary corrections on the concerns had been effected Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-67
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) – Committee of the Whole: 20/9/2022.
Synopsis of the report: This Bill also had earlier been considered but returned by the Presidency, but all the necessary corrections on the concerns had been effected Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-45
Adjournment:
The House at 14:36 Pm adjourned plenary till Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 by 11:00
