Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

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Olalere Taiwo
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National Assembly

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

​​​ANNOUNCEMENT

The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila clarified to Members that there is no contradiction between his view and that of the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase on the matter brought on the floor of the House by Rep. Ben Igbakpa on the need to invoke Section 58(5) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to again pass the Electoral Act, 2022. This he stated is as shown by the combined reading and interpretation of the Constitution and the House rules, based on Order 12, Rule 20 of the Rules. He clarified that the motion should be calling to bring the Bill back to the House, either by going through the due processes or to be committed straight to the Committee of the Whole as it had previously been considered on the floor of the House.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

  1. Federal College of Inventory and Industrial Technology, Orerokpe (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2001) (Rep. Oberuakpefe Anthony Afe) – First Reading.
  2. Examination Malpractices Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2002) (Rep. Amos Magaji Gwamna) – First Reading.
  3. National Institute of Vocational and Technical Education, Lagos State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2003) (Rep. Rotimi Agunsoye) – First Reading.
  4. Minimum Qualification for Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors Bill, 2022 (2004) (Hon. Amos Magaji Gwamna) – First Reading.
  5. Nigeria Bridges Weighing Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2005) (Rep. Olufemi Bamisile) – First Reading.
  6. Federal University of Environmental Sciences, Lagos State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2006) (Rep. Rotimi Agunsoye) – First Reading.
  7. Federal College of Education (Technical) Ketu, Egbado North, Ogun State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2007) (Rep. Olaifa Jimoh Aremu) – First Reading.
  8. National Manpower Board Act (Repeal) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2009) (Rep. Obinna Chidoka) – First Reading.
  9. Ginger Research Institute Samaru Kataf, Kaduna State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2010) (Rep. Amos Magaji Gwamna) – First Reading.
  10. Ultra-Modern Museum of National Unity (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2011) (Rep. Obinna Chidoka) – First Reading.
  11. National Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Studies, Lagos State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2012) (Rep. Rotimi Agunsoye) – First Reading.
  12. Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2015) (Executive) – First Reading.
  13. David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2016) (Rep. Chinedu Ogah) – First Reading.

PRESENTATION OF REPORTS

  1. Committee on Public Petitions-Report on the Petition by Awopetu Adeyinka and Others Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do receive 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” (Referred: 8/7/2021).The report was laid .
  2. Committee on Public Petitions:Report on the Petition by Nedik Global Concept Limited (NEOIK) on behalf of Mr. Chinedu Solomon Arisa:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Nedik Global Concept Limited (NEOIK) on behalf of Mr. Chinedu Solomon Arisa against the Nigeria Customs Services 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” (Referred: 15/12/2020) The report was laid.
  3. Committee on Public Petitions:Report on the Petition by Navy Captain Obi Felix O. (RTD):Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Navy Captain Obi Felix O. (Rtd) against the Nigeria Police Force on 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” (Referred: 26/11/2020).The report was laid .
  4. Committee on Public Petitions:Report on the Petition by Godknows Kpabee:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Godknows Kpabee against the Nigeria Police Force on the unlawful dismissal from service” (Referred:17/12/2020).The report was laid .

5. Committee on Public Petitions:Report on the Petition by Engineer Akinwole on behalf of Akw Engineering Limited:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Engineer Akinwole on behalf of Akw Engineering Limited against the University of Calabar on the non-payment of Contract balance for the Installation of Telecommunication Equipment for the University: Contract No UC/T/1/2004, an appeal for payment” (Referred: 26/11/2020).The report was laid .

  1. Committee on Public Petitions:Report on the Petition by Andy Egbe and Eight (8) Others:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Andy Egbe and Eight (8) Others against the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) Calabar, Cross River State on their unlawful suspension from duty” (Referred: 4/5/2021)The report was laid
  2. Committee on Public Petitions:Report on the Petition by Kenneth Emeka Nwulu:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Kenneth Emeka Nwulu against the Nigeria Export Promotion Council over alleged wrongful dismissal from service” (Referred: 20/10/2020).The report was laid
  3. Committee on Public Petitions :Report on the Petition by Dr. Njoku U. C. & Co.:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Dr. Njoku U. C. & Co against the Abia State Government, Official Compliant from Concerned Indigenes of Umuorie-Asa of Isimiri Autonomous Community, an Oil Producing Community in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State on the continuous Marginalization of the Community by the State Government” (Referred: 14/10/2021).The report was laid .

ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS

  1. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Health Education Practitioners Board; and for Related Matters (HB.1989) (Senate) – Second Reading.The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and committed to the Committee of the Whole.
  2. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Institute of Physician Associates of Nigeria charged with responsibility for Determining the Standards of Knowledge and Skills to be Attained by Persons seeking to become Physician Associate Professional; and for Related Matters (HB.1966) (Rep. John Dyegh) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House committee on Healthcare Services.
  3. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Chartered Institute of Cooperatives and Social Enterprise Management to Regulate, Control and Determine the Standards of Knowledge to be Attained by Persons seeking to become Chartered Cooperatives and Social Entrepreneurs; and for Related Matters (HB. 1166) (Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – Second Reading.. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to House committee on Commerce.
  4. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical) Gwaram; and for Related Matters (HB. 1695) (Rep. Yusuf Shitu Galambi) – Second Reading.. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to House committee on Tertiary Education and Services.

MOTIONS

  1. Call for Rehabilitation on Itori Bridge Along Sango–Abeoukuta Expressway, to Re-open the Damaged Section:Rep. Ibrahim A Isiaka: The motion was voted on and adopted.
  2. Need to Rescue Asa, Oju Ogun, Ibeku and Agbon Communities of Egbado North Local Government Area and Kajo, Apata and Agbariod Communities of Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State:Rep. Olaifa Jimoh Aremu: The motion was voted on and adopted.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS

  1. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Environmental Technology, Koroma/Saakpennnwa, Tai Ogoni; and for Related Matters (HB. 1219) – Committee of the Whole: 14/4/2022. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28
  2. Committee on Public Petitions :Report on the Petition by Dr. Njoku U. C. & Co.:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:

“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Dr. Njoku U. C. & Co against the Abia State Government, Official Compliant from Concerned Indigenes of Umuorie-Asa of Isimiri Autonomous Community, an Oil Producing Community in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State on the continuous Marginalization of the Community by the State Government” (Referred: 14/10/2021).The report was laid .

ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS

  1. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Health Education Practitioners Board; and for Related Matters (HB.1989) (Senate) – Second Reading.The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and committed to the Committee of the Whole.
  2. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Institute of Physician Associates of Nigeria charged with responsibility for Determining the Standards of Knowledge and Skills to be Attained by Persons seeking to become Physician Associate Professional; and for Related Matters (HB.1966) (Rep. John Dyegh) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House committee on Healthcare Services.
  3. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Chartered Institute of Cooperatives and Social Enterprise Management to Regulate, Control and Determine the Standards of Knowledge to be Attained by Persons seeking to become Chartered Cooperatives and Social Entrepreneurs; and for Related Matters (HB. 1166) (Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – Second Reading.. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to House committee on Commerce.
  4. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical) Gwaram; and for Related Matters (HB. 1695) (Rep. Yusuf Shitu Galambi) – Second Reading.. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to House committee on Tertiary Education and Services.

MOTIONS

  1. Call for Rehabilitation on Itori Bridge Along Sango–Abeoukuta Expressway, to Re-open the Damaged Section:Rep. Ibrahim A Isiaka: The motion was voted on and adopted.
  2. Need to Rescue Asa, Oju Ogun, Ibeku and Agbon Communities of Egbado North Local Government Area and Kajo, Apata and Agbariod Communities of Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State:Rep. Olaifa Jimoh Aremu: The motion was voted on and adopted.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS

  1. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Environmental Technology, Koroma/Saakpennnwa, Tai Ogoni; and for Related Matters (HB. 1219) – Committee of the Whole: 14/4/2022. Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28
  2. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigerian Institute of Agriculturists to be charged with the Responsibilities of setting Standards and Code of Ethics for the Effective Control and Management of the Profession of Agriculture; and for Related Matters. (HB.104)  (Committee of the Whole: 23/9/2021).

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-9, 11-44Clause amended and approved: 10

Adjournment: The House at 13:58 adjourned plenary to Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Olalere Taiwo
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Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters.

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