The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presided.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1. Administration of Criminal Justice Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2137) (Senate) – First Reading.
2. Microbiology Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2138) (Senate) – First Reading.
3. Federal University of Education (Technical) Bichi, Kano State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2139) (Senate) – First Reading.
4. Federal University of Agriculture, Danbatta, Kano State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2140) (Senate) – First Reading.
5. Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Danbatta, Kano State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2141) (Rep. Badamasi Ayuba) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1. Capital Market and Institutions: Rep. Ibrahim Babangida:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Capital Market and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers Act, Cap. C9, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Provide for Establishment of Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments; and for Related Matters (HB. 1858)” (Referred: 10/3/2022). The report was laid.
2. Capital Market and Institutions: Rep. Ibrahim Babangida:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Capital Market and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Investments and Securities Act, 2007 and Enact the Investments and Securities Bill to Establish Securities and Exchange Commission as the Apex Regulatory Authority for the Nigerian Capital Market as well as Regulation of the Market to ensure Capital Formation, the Protection of the Market to ensure Capital Formation, the Protection of Investors, Maintain Fair, Efficient and Transparent Market and Reduction of Systematic Risk; and for Related Matters (HB. 1787)” (Referred:20/1/2022). The report was laid.
3. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:
Report on the Petition by G. B. Diamond & Co. on behalf of Mr. Joseph Ohwojorho:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by G. B. Diamond & Co. on behalf of Mr. Joseph Ohwojorho against the Federal Ministry of Commerce & Tourism on unlawful dismissal and flagrant abuse of Fundamental Human Rights” (Referred: 13/10/2021)The report was laid.
4. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: Report on the Petition by Engr. Henderson Okhaide Olagaumah:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Engr. Henderson Okhaide Olagaumah against the Federal Ministry of Aviation over Wrongful Dismissal and Refusal to Pension and Gratuities after 21 years of Loyal Service” (Referred: 15/3/2022) The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Francis Uduyor
5. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: Report on the Petition by C.O. Odibe & Co.: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by C.O. Odibe & Co. against the Nigerian Army on his Wrongful Dismissal and Injustice meted to Ex-LCPL. Review Ebikpere” (Referred: 6/4/2022). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Francis Uduyor
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
1. Consolidation of Bills: (a) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Copyrights Act, Cap. C68, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 992) (Rep. Francis Charles Uduyok); and
(b) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Copyrights Act, Cap. C68, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to alter the Long Title of the Act, make Provision for the definition of Piracy and include Digital Works in the list of Works eligible for Copy Right under the Bill; and for Related Matters (HB. 1673) (Rep. Sergius Ogun). The motion for consolidation was voted on and approved.
2. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of a Specialized National Dermatology Hospital, Garkida, and Management Board for the Hospital, provide Dermatological Treatment, Research and Training; and for Related Matters (HB.1382) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
3. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Commission for Colleges of Education Act, Cap. N 17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the National Commission for Colleges of Education Bill, and for Related Matters (HB.1985) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
4. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, No. 5, 2003 to Restrict the Use of Foreign Vessels in Domestic, Coastal, and Inland Commercial Activities, to Promote the Development of Indigenous Tonnage and Establish a Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 778) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
5. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Kankia, and to make Comprehensive Provisions for Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 1641) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
6. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture Ugbawka, Nkanu East, Enugu State to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB.1014) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
7. A Bill for an Act to Establish the College of Agriculture, Geidam, Yobe State to Provide full-time courses leading to the award of Diploma, Higher National Diploma in Agriculture and allied disciplines and be responsible for the due Administration of the College; and for Related Matters (HB.1277) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
8. A Bill for an Act to Provide Legal Framework to Upgrade the General Hospital Onitsha to Federal Medical Centre Onitsha, and for Related Matters (HB.277) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
9. A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Chartered Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of Nigeria to certify, regulate and determine the standards of knowledge and practice to be attained by persons seeking to become Chartered Electrical and Electronic Engineering Personnel; and for Related Matters (HB. 2060) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
10. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal Polytechnic Kabo, Kano State to Provide Full-Time Courses in Technology, Applied Sciences, Management, Arts; and for Related Matters (HB. 2127) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
11. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of College of Education, Jama’are, Bauchi State; and for Related Matters (HB. 2129) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
12. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigeria Diaspora Intervention Trust Fund; and for Related Matters (HB.1957) (Rep. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum) – Second Reading. In reaction to the mood of the House, Rep. Bamidele however called for the stepping down of the second reading of the Bill to allow for further consultations.
13. A Bill for an Act to Amend Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, 2013 to Prohibit Cross Dressing; and for Related Matters (HB.1938) (Rep. Muda Lawal Umar) – Second Reading. In light of this, Rep. Muda Lawal applied for the stepping down of the Bill for further legislative consultations.
14. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian Content in Programmes, Contracts, Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (NOPCESTI) and its Council for planning and Execution of Projects, Promotion of Monitoring, Evaluating and Oversight; and for Related Matters (HB. 2064) (Rep. Dachung Musa Bagos) – Second Reading. In light of this, Rep. Bagos moved for the second reading of the Bill to be stepped down. The second reading of the Bill was then stepped down by leave of the House.
15. A Bill for an Act to Provide the Legal Framework to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Ikirun, Osun State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1515) (Rep. Afolabi Olalekan Rasheed) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.
16, A Bill for an Act to Establish National Root Crop Production Institute, Igbede, Ekiti State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1873) (Rep. Olusola Steve Fatoba) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the House Committee on Agricultural Institutions.
17. A Bill for An Act to Provide for the payment of Tuition fees and other levies in Instalments by Students in Educational Institutions owned by the Federal Government and for Related Matters (HB. 1998) (Rep. Adebayo Olusegun Balogun) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, but not approved.
MOTIONS
18. Discharge of Committees on Referrals on Bills, Pursuant to Order Eighteen, Rule 3(g) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
The House: Notes that the following Bills were separately read a Second time and referred to various Committees of the House for legislative actions, namely:
1. Federal Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1889)
Health Institutions
2. Births, Deaths, Etc. (Compulsory Registration) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (HB.74) Population
3.Explosives Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020 (HBs.369 & 822) National Security and Intelligence
4. Federal College of Forestry, Burra, Bauchi State (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1496)Environment
5. Federal College of Health Technology, Ningi, Bauchi State Bill, 2021 (HB. 1497) Health Institutions
6.Federal College of Agriculture Warji, Bauchi (Establishment) Bill, 2019 (HB.520) Tertiary Education and Services
Discharge the Committees above mentioned from the Bills referred to them and commit same to the Committee of the Whole for consideration. The motion was voted on and adopted.
19. Re-Committal of Bills :(i) Federal College of Education, Mutum Biyu (Establishment, Etc.) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1136) ;(ii) Federal Medical Centre, Ogoja (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB.276); and(iii) Federal College of Horticulture, Okigwe (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1456). Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
Commit the Bills to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration. The motion was voted on and adopted.
20. Need to Investigate and Prosecute the Perpetrators of the Attack on the Campaign train of Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Kogi State: Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun Rep. Mohammed Bio Rep. Julius Ihonvbere Rep. Solomon Maren: The motion was voted on and adopted.
21. Need for Alternative and Renewable Power Supply in NigeriaRep. Chukwuma Umeoji: The motion was voted on and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
22.A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Eka-Midim, Akwa-Ibom State to provide for courses leading to the Award of Diplomas and Certificates in Medical Laboratory Technology and other Related Courses; and for Related Matters (HB. 1916) – Committee of Whole: 7/12/2022.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-36
23. A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of Nigerian Military Academy, Umuoma (Okpo), Igbo-Eze North, Enugu State to be a Military Institution with Power to Award Degrees in accordance with the Academic Standards prescribed by the National Universities Commission; and for Related Matters (HB.1573) – Committee of the Whole: 23/11/2022.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-17
24. Committee on Steel: Rep. Abdullahi Halims: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Steel on a Bill for an Act to Reconstitute the Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha by Establishing the National Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha to Provide Training, Information, Supervision, Guidance, and Advice to Students, Researchers and Personnel in Iron and Steel, and Oil and Gas Industries for National Development; and for Related Matters (HB. 356) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 5/4/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-44
25. Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration: Rep. Lynda Chuba Ikpeazu: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Act, 2007 and Enact the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Bill to Provide for Establishment of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency for the Promotion of Maritime Safety and Security, Protection of the Marine Environment, Ship Registration and Commercial Shipping, Maritime Labour; and for Related Matters (HB. 1476) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 22/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-76
26.Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration: Rep. Lynda Chuba Ikpeagu: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007 and Enact the Merchant Shipping Bill and for Related Matters (HB. 1602) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 22/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-416
27. Committee on Public Petitions: Report of the petition by Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria against the Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a cry for urgent help to rescue their practice and business in the FCT and approve recommendations therein” (Laid:30/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1-4
28. Committee on Public Petitions: Report of the petition by NAOC Landlord Service Workers Association: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by NAOC Landlord Service Workers Association against Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd on the impunity, dehumanization, extreme casualization and indiscriminate labour practices meted on them and breach of their economic right and approve recommendations therein” (Laid:30/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1 & 2
29. Committee on Public Petitions: Report of the petition by Jiscon Nigeria Limited on behalf of Umu-Iwelie Abuator Community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Jiscon Nigeria Limited on behalf of Umu-Iwelie Abuator Community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State against Nigeria Agip Oil Company Limited on gross marginalization, flagrant abuse, total neglect and economic sabotage among other wrongful misconduct perpetrated by Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd. Appeal for urgent intervention and approve recommendations therein” (Laid: 7/12/2022).
Summary of voting; Recommendations voted on and approved: 1-3
30. Committee on Public Petitions: Report of the petition by C.E Obiazi and Co. on behalf of Joceg Energy Services Ltd.: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by C.E Obiazi and Co. on behalf of Joceg Energy Services Ltd. against Mer. Maka Obinna Martins for forgery and fraudulent conversion N78, 834, 000. 00 (seventy-eight million, eight hundred and thirty-four thousand Naira), only and approve recommendations therein” (Laid: 30/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1 & 2
Adjournment:
The House at 14:51 adjourned plenary to Thursday, December 15th, 2022
