Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Wednesday, July 20th, 2022
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presided.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1.Federal College of Science and Health Technology, Oju, Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2027) (Rep. Samson Okwu) – First Reading.
2.National Commission for Almajiri Education and Out of School Children (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2028) (Rep. Shehu Balarabe Kakale and 17 Others) – First Reading.
3.Federal Polytechnic, Okoloma Afam (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2029) (Rep. Chisom Promise Dike) – First Reading.
4.Federal Medical Centre, Okoloma Afam (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2030) (Rep. Chisom Promise Dike) – First Reading.
5.Petroleum Training Institute, Agbonchia Eleme (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2031) (Rep. Chisom Promise Dike) – First Reading.
6.National Youth Service Corps Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2032) (Rep. Chisom Promise Dike) – First Reading.
7.Minerals and Mining Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022(HB. 2033) (Rep. Chisom Promise Dike) – First Reading.
8.Veterinary University Vom, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2022(HB. 2034) (Rep. Dachung Musa Bagos) – First Reading.
9.Projects Development Agency (PRODA) Enugu (Establishment) Bill, 2022(HB. 2036) (Rep. Uzoma Nkem Abonta and Rep. Dachung Bagos) – First Reading.
10.Chartered Institute of Risk Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2037) (Senate) – First Reading.
11.Chartered Institute of Econometricians and Data Analysts (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2038) (Rep. Samuel Onuigbo) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Okoya Adegoke & Co. (Legal Practitioners/Consultant):Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Okoya Adegoke & Co. (Legal Practitioners/Consultant) against the Nigerian Navy on the unlawful withholding of the emolument/salary of Gafar Ismaila Alao for over four years” (Referred:16/9/2021).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Preye Oseke.
2.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Anokam & Associates on behalf of the Host Communities of Federal University of Technology, Owerri:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Anokam & Associates on behalf of the Host Communities of Federal University of Technology, Owerri against the Federal University of Technology, Owerri on the Need to Construct Perimeter Fence at the University Permanent Site” (Referred: 15/2/2022).The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Preye Oseke.
3.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Ibrahim K. Bawa SAN &Co (Legal Practitioners) on behalf of Abubakar Mamman Abaka (NPS 28901):Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Ibrahim K. Bawa SAN &Co (Legal Practitioners) on behalf of Abubakar Mamman Abaka (NPS 28901) against the Nigerian Correctional Services on the unlawful dismissal from the Service of the Nigerian Correctional Services ” (Referred:29/9/2021) The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Preye Oseke.
4.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Ex. CPL Alfred Eremen:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Ex. CPL Alfred Eremen against the Nigeria Police Force on wrongful dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force” (Referred: 15/9/2021).The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Preye Oseke.
5.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Kehinde Fadahunsi:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Kehinde Fadahunsi against the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps on a Passionate Appeal for the House Intervention in ensuring a seamless progression of his career in NSCDC” (Referred/2/3/2021).The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Preye Oseke.
6.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by St. Sen. Solicitors and Advocates on Behalf of Mr. Sylvanus C. Uguru of Ndufu Alike Community: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by St. Sen. Solicitors and Advocates on Behalf of Mr. Slyvanus C. Uguru of Ndufu Alike Community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State against the Management of First Patriot limited over the Breach of the Memorandum of Understanding and Abdication of Corporate Social Responsibilities” (Referred/2/7/2020).The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Preye Oseke.
7.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Eloka Bernadine Ifeoma on Behalf of Clarion Shipping West Africa LTD (Off Dock Terminal):Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Eloka Bernadine Ifeoma on Behalf of Clarion Shipping West Africa LTD (Off Dock Terminal) against the Nigerian Customs Service on the shutting down of the Four (4) Terminals of Clarion Shipping West African Limited by the DCG of the Nigeria Customs Service” (Referred/23/11/2021). The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Preye Oseke.
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
1.Consolidation of Bills:
(a)A Bill for an Act to Amend the Standards Organization of Nigeria Act to Provide for the inclusion of a representative from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources in the Standards Council of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1749) (Rep. Sergius Oseasochie Ogun); and
(b)A Bill for an Act to Amend the Standards Organization of Nigeria to Expand the Scope of Functions of the Standards Organization of Nigeria to include Investigation and Quality Assurance Certification of Petroleum Products; and for Related Matters (HB. 1884) (Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson).The motion for consolidation was voted on, approved and the House Committee on Rules and Business was asked to schedule a date for the debate of the general principles of the newly consolidated Bill.
2.A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Forestry, Wawa Zange, Dukku, Gombe State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1816) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
3.A Bill for an Act to Establish National Inspector-General for Tax Crime Commission; and for Related Matters (HB.631) (Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Finance.
4.A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Isa, Sokoto State; and for Related Matters (HB.1990) (Rep. Mohammed Sa’idu Bargaja) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.
5.A Bill for an Act to Introduce Preventive Measures and Teaching of Breast and Cervical Cancers into the Curriculum of a Compulsory Subject (Civic Education) for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.1932) (Rep. Yusuf Tanko Sununu and Rep. Julius Ihonvbere) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Basic Education and Services as well as Healthcare Services.
6.A Bill for an Act to Establish National Rice Production, Processing and Research Institute, Igbemo-Ekiti, Ekiti State; and for Related Matters (HB.1905) (Rep. Olusola Steve Fatoba) – Second Reading. Rep. Ibrahim Olanrewaju standing in for Rep. Olusola Fatoba moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Mohammed Bio. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions.
MOTIONS
7.Call on the Central Bank of Nigeria to Ensure Swift E-Fund Transfer Services in Nigeria; Rep. Mohammed Shamsudeen Bello:The motion was voted on and adopted.
8.Need to Address the Short-change Against Bayelsa State in the Skewed Recruitment by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, and Other Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government: Rep. Preye Influence Goodluck Oseke: The motion was voted on and adopted as amended.
9.Call on the Federal Government to Address the Devastating Flood Disaster in Darazo Town of Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State: Rep. Mansur Manu Soro: The motion was voted on and adopted as amended.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
10.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) (Senate) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole:30/6/2022. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-6, 9-15, 17-19, 21, 22 Clauses deferred for further legislative action: 7, 8Clauses expunged: 16, 20 Further consideration was deferred for further legislative action
11.Committee on Healthcare Services: Rep. Tanko Sununu: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to make Health Care Services Delivery Free for all Children in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1504) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 30/6/2022). Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-6
12.Committee on Healthcare Services: Rep. Tanko Sununu: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Minimum Standards for Health Care Facilities and for Related Matters (HB. 1260) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 30/6/2022).Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-6
13.Committee on Healthcare Services: Rep. Tanko Sununu: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigeria Food Vendors Bio-Data Collation Agency with the function, among others, to Regulate, Train and Engage in Bio-Data Capturing of all Food Vendors in Nigeria to develop a Standard Food and Water Vendors Identification Number for easy Traceability System of any food Poisoning and Mishandling Cases and also Collaborate with Financial Institutions both Nationally and Internationally to Empower the Food Vendors with Funds as Soft Loan to enable to acquire the necessary Food Processing Machines and other Food Equipment to enable the Food Vendors to meet up with International Standards Requirement of Food Safety and Hygiene Practice; and for Related Matters (HB. 1505) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 30/6/2022).Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-39
14.Committee on Healthcare Services: Rep. Tanko Sununu :“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish Decontamination Centre within each of the Thirty-Six (36) States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria with the Responsibility of Cleaning, Disinfecting and Sterilization of Medical Devices and Instruments before re-using with a view to Preventing Transmission of Iatrogenic Infection also called Hospital Acquired Infections; and for Related Matters (HB. 581) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 30/6/2022). Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-25
15.Committee on Healthcare Services: Rep. Tanko Sununu: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish Public Health Practitioners Council of Nigeria charged with Responsibility of Advancing the Study, Training and Practice of Public Health Management; and Administration in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB.1236) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid:30/6/22 Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-19
16.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Mrs. Tonia I. John Nweze: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Mrs. Tonia I. John Nweze against the Management of the National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Headquarter, Abuja for non-refund of the N748, 800. 00 (Seven Hundred and Forty–Eight Thousand, Eight Hundred Naira deposited with the Company as Insurance Premium for a period of 13 years (1988-2001) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid:30/6/2022). Summary of voting: Recommendation voted on and approved: 1
17.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Nedik Global Concept Limited (NEOIK) on behalf of Mr. Chinedu Solomon Orisa:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Nedik Global Concept Limited (NEOIK) on behalf of Mr. Chinedu Solomon Orisa against the Nigeria Customs Service to compel them to pay the sum of N200, 000, 000. 00 (Two Hundred Million Naira) paid for some containers of goods auctioned to him, which he was not able to collect and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 22/6/2022)
Summary of voting: Recommendation voted on and approved: 1Recommendation amended and approved: 2
18.Committee on Public Petitions :Report on the Petition by Southend Estate Muslim Residents Community: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Southend Estate Muslim Residents Community against the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Messrs Mercy Samuelson Property Limited: a Call for justice and fairness and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 5/4/2022). Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1 & 2
19.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Anangbashim Julius and Association on behalf of Dr. Francis Sabastine Dekaa: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Anangbashim Julius and Association on behalf of Dr. Francis Sabastine Dekaa against the Director General/CEO of the Nigeria Meteorology Agency (NIMET) on the Wrongful Termination of his Appointment and approve the recommendation therein” (Laid:6/7/2021). Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1
20.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Ex-Sgt Briska Joshua: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Ex-Sgt. Briska Joshua against the Nigerian Police Force on his wrongful Dismissal from service and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 23/6/2022). Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1 & 2
21.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Awopetu Adeyinka and Others: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Awopetu Adeyinka and Others against Polaris Bank on the Alleged Termination of their Appointment and approve the recommendation therein” (Laid: 22/6/2022). Summary of voting. Recommendations voted on and approved: 1 & 2
22.Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Mrs. Orire Olayinka and Mrs. Idris Fatimo Yetunde: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Mrs. Orire Olayinka and Mrs. Idris Fatimo Yetunde against the Nigeria Customs Service for Non-payment of Death Benefits and Entitlement and approve the recommendation therein” (Laid: 17/3/2022).Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1
Adjournment: The House at 14:30 adjourned plenary to Thursday, July 21st, 2022
