Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Wednesday, December 7th, 2022  

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National Assembly

The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presided.

PRESENTATION OF REPORTS

1. Committee on Land Transport: Rep. Abbas Tajudeen:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Land Transport on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology Act, Cap. N116, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology Bill to provide for full-time and part-time Courses of Instruction and Training for the General Development of Transport and Logistics Sector of the Nigerian Economy for Junior, Middle, Senior Cadre, Managers, Technicians, Technologists, Artisans and for Related Matters (HB.1909) (Referred: 5/4/2022). The report was laid.

2. 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 College of Education (Technical) Ajegunle, Ogun State and for Related Matters (HB.1969) (Referred:29/6/2022). The report was laid.

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

Report on the Petition by Chief Efieseimokumo Bipeledei & Co. on behalf of the Pinepelemoa Community and 20 others:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Chief Efieseimokumo Bipeledei of Bipeledei & Co. on behalf of the Pinepelemoa Community and 20 others in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State against the Management of Nigerian Agip Oil Co. Limited over deliberate refusal to pay compensation to Communities ravaged by Oil pollution which accrued on 29 November 2020 at Kemebia-Amam Community” (Referred: 26/7/2022). The report was laid.

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

Report on the Petition by Jiscon Nigeria Limited on behalf of Umu-Iwelie Abuator Community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State: “That the House do receive 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” (referred: 29/9/2022). The report was laid.

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

Report on the Petition by M. U Alaeto & Co. on Behalf of Mr. Salvation Daniel Parker:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by M. U Alaeto & Co. on Behalf of Mr Salvation Daniel Parker against the Nigerian Agip Oil Co. Limited over their nonchalant attitude over the sustainable development of Ikoromogbene Community in line with the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on 24 April 2009” (referred: 7/12/2021). The report was laid.

6. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: Report on the Petition by A. M. Imam & Associates:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by A. M. Imam & Associates against Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on wrongful termination of appointment an appeal for reinstatement” (Referred: 10/3/2022). The report was laid.

7. Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: Report on the Petition by Mr. Nduibusi Nweze Nwosu against the First Bank of Nigeria Plc:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Mr. Nduibusi Nweze Nwosu against the First Bank of Nigeria Plc on the false allegations of payment of two Fan Milk Plc Kano Cheques for N4, 620, 000.00 and N2, 750, 000. 00 totaling N7, 370, 000. 00” (Referred: 28/4/2021). The report was laid.

8, Committee on Public Petitions: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: Report on the Petition by A. O. Ahmadu Abdullalahi & Co. on behalf of the family of late Ariyo Tosin Olamide: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by A. O. Ahmadu Abdullalahi & Co. on behalf of the family of late Ariyo Tosin Olamide against the Inspector-general of police, asst. Inspector-General of force CID, Lagos and Five Police Officers attached to the Anti-kidnapping unit state headquarters, Eleweran, Ogun State for the gruesome murder of Ariiyo Tosin Olamide on 19/8/2021” (Referred: /10/2022). The report was laid.

ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS

  1. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Pension Reform Act, 2014 to Exclude/Exempt the National Assembly Service from the Contributory Pension Scheme and Establish the National Assembly Service Pension Board; and for Related Matters (HB. 2025) – Third Reading. third reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House

2. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian Peace Corps to facilitate Peace, Volunteerism, Community Services, Neighbourhood Watch and Nation Building; and for Related Matters (HB. 17) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.

  1. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology to provide global Competitive and Environmentally friendly Technologies for Leather, Leather Products and Allied Industries; and for Related Matters (HB. 444) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.

4, A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Commission for Refugees Act, Cap. N21 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons Act for the Management, Rehabilitation Return, Reintegration and Resettlement of Refugees, Migrants and Victims of Displacement; and for Related Matters (HB. 171) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.

5. A Bill for an Act Establish Federal College of Education, Jengre, Plateau State to Provide full-time Courses Teaching Instruction and Training in Technology, Applied Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management; and for Related Matters (HB.2106) (Rep. Muhammad Alkali) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education.

6. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian School of Economics, Lagos, Lagos State provide for functions and decide method and strategies to ensure effective Educational and Training Programme, and for Related Matters (HB.1574) (Rep. Olufemi Bandele Adebanjo) – Second Reading. Second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House

7. A Bill for an Act to Establish National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Okota, Isolo, Lagos State; and for Related Matters (HB.1912) (Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

8. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Road Safety Commission Act, Cap. F141, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.1830) (Rep. Ibrahim Hamza) – Second Reading. Second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House Debate

MOTIONS

9. Discharge of Committees on Referrals on Bills, Pursuant to Order Eighteen, Rule 3(1) (g) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:

Notes that the following Bills were separately read a Second time and referred to various Committees of the House for legislative actions, namely:

1. Transition and Assumption of Office Bill, 2020 (HB.1149) Special Duties

2. Chartered Institute of Agriculture Business Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2019 (HB. 314) Commerce

3. Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Eka-Midim, Akwa-Ibom State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 1916) Health Institutions

4. Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State Bill, 2022 (HB. 2101)Health Institutions

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.

10. Reconsideration of Outstanding Bill from the Preceding Assembly: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata: Federal University, Omoku (Establishment) Bill, 2019 (HB.77) Commit the Bill to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.. The motion was voted on and adopted.

11. Committal of Bill: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata: Federal Medical Centre, Billiri, Gombe State (Establishment) Bill, 2020 (HB.677)

Rescind its decision on the Bill and Commit same to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration. The motion was voted on and adopted.

12. Need to Fast-Track Geo-Physical Survey/Seismic Data Acquisition to Ascertain the availability of Hydro-Carbon in Commercial Quantity in the Bida Basin: Rep. Saidu Musa Abdullahi: The motion was voted on and adopted.

13. Need to withdraw all Security Checkpoints on Nigerian Roads. Rep. Karu Simon Elisha:

Motion stepped down by leave of the House

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

14. A Bill for an Act to Establish National Assembly Library Trust Fund for the Purpose of Research, Provision of Library Equipment and Related Facilities, Enhance the Research of Legislators and Staff of the National Assembly; and for Related Matters (HB.987) – Adjourned consideration; 22/11/2022.  Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 19-26

15. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa Ibom State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1595) (Senate) – Committee of the Whole: 9/3/2022.  Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-31

16. Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters: Rep. Darlington Nwokocha:

“That the House do consider 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 a Comprehensive Legal Framework for Insurance Business in Nigeria; and for Related a Comprehensive Legal Framework for Insurance Business in Nigeria; and Matters (HB. 967) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 9/11/2022).

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-241

17. Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Pascal 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, Gumel, Jigawa State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1665) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 29/9/2022). Consideration of the report was deferred for further legislative action.

18. Committee on Tertiary Education and Services: Rep. Aminu Suleiman:

“That the House do consider the Report Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Orerokpe to identify the agricultural and technological problems and needs of Nigeria to find solutions within the context of the overall national development; and for Related Matters (HB. 663) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 22/2/2022).

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-30

19. Committee on Tertiary Education and Services: Rep. Aminu Suleiman:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Tertiary and Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education (Technical) Ajegunle, Ogun State and for Related Matters (HB.1969) (Laid: 7/12/2022).

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

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

Report on the petition by U. C. Oparaugo“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by U. C. Oparaugo against Rev. FR. Emmanuel Edeh, the Founder, Madonna University, Rev. FR. Francis Nwachukwu, Rev. Fr. Isaac Ngina, Mr Ogbonna Okey and others on the alleged inhuman treatment meted out to his son, Ifeanyi Stanley George Okoye and approve recommendations therein” (Laid: 22/6/2022). Consideration of the report deferred by leave of the House

21. 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 consider 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 Petitioners who were recently disengaged from the Service of the Hotel and approve recommendations therein” (Laid: 10/6/2021). Summary of voting: Recommendation voted on and approved: 1

22. Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Navy Captain Obi Felix O. (RTD): Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Navy Captain Obi Felix O. (Rtd) against the Nigeria Police Force on the threat to Life, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Hostage-taking and obtaining ransom against Inspector Onyechere, Sliver Ubah and two others of the Nigeria Police Mobile force of Delta State Command and approve recommendations therein” (Laid:22/6/2022).

Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1 & 2

23. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (NHFSS) to Prevent, Combat Forest Crimes and enhance Security within Nigerian Forests; ​and for Related Matters (HB.1993) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole: 20/7/2022.

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 7, 8, 10, 20-22

24. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Audit Ordinance of 1956, and Enact Federal Audit Service Bill, 2022 to Establish Federal Audit Service, Provide Additional Powers and Functions of the Auditor-General for the Federation, Establish the Federal Audit Board; and for Related Matters (HB.399) – Committee of the Whole: 21/11/2019

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-50

25. Committee on National Security and Intelligence: Rep. Sha’aban I. Sharada. “That the House do consider Report of the Committee on National Security and Intelligence on a Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Nigeria National Commission against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons to Coordinate and Implement activities to combat the Problem of the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Nigeria in line with the Economic Community of West African States Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons; and for Related Matters (HB.10) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 21/7/2022).

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-45

Adjournment: The House at 15:28 adjourned plenary to Thursday, December 8th, 2022