The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presided.
ANNOUNCEMENT
1.The Chief Whip of the House, Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno is to coordinate Honorable Members on a journey to commiserate with the family of the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase over the loss of his brother. The Honorable members are to leave for Plateau state tomorrow, Thursday, September 29th, 2022.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1.Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2066) (Rep. Abubakar Yunusa Ahmad) – First Reading.
2.National Agency for Technology Management (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2067) (Rep. Ben Lar) – First Reading.
3.Harmful Waste (Special Criminal Provisions Etc.) (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2068) (Rep. Preye Influence Goodluck Oseke) – First Reading.
4.National Institute for Agricultural Research, Supare Akoko, Ondo State Bill, 2022 (HB. 2069) (Rep. Adejoro Adeogun) – First Reading.
5.National Institute of Oil Palm Research, Isua-Akoko, Ondo State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2070) (Rep. Adejoro Adeogun) – First Reading.
6.Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery Oba-Akoko, Ondo State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2071) (Rep. Adejoro Adeogun) – First Reading.
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
1.Consolidation of Bills:
(a) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. C15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.576) (Rep. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha);
(b) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. C15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.859) (Rep. Obina Chidoka);
(c) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. C15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.955) (Rep. Ossai Nicholas Ossai);
(d) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. C15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.1000) (Rep. Olajide Olatubosun);
(e) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. C15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.1819) (Rep. Solomon T. Bob);
(f) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. C15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.1685) (Rep. Ben Rollands Igbakpa); and
(g) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, Cap. C15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Remove the name of Spouse from the list of Persons required to declare their assets; and for Related Matters (HB. 1805) (Rep. Tasir Olawale Raji).
The Bill was voted on, approved for consolidation 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 the Office of Budget Management of the Federation and provide a Legal Framework for Budget Process Management in the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure effective Regulation of Budget Preparation, Presentation, Implementation and Auditing; and for Related Matters (HB. 2063) (Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila & Rep. Henry Nwawuba) – 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 Security Services Welfare Infrastructure Development Commission to provide among other things, Management and Review the State of Welfare Infrastructure of the Security Services; and for Related Matters (HB.803) (Rep. Abdulrazaak Sa’ad Namdas) – Second Reading Bill stepped down by leave of the House.
4.A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act; and for Related Matters (HBs. 622, 1123 & 2055) (Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, Rep. Abubakar Yahya Kusada); and Rep. Samson Okwu) – Second Reading. Bill stepped down by leave of the House
5.A Bill for an Act to Amend the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, Cap. T23, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to make Provisions for enhanced efficiency in the operations of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Review the mode of Appointment of the Director-General of the Agency, Strengthen the Composition of its Governing Board and Review the Offences and Penal Provisions; and for Related Matters (HBs. 542, 1054 &1154) (Rep. Ibrahim A. Isiaka, Rep. Ifeanyi Chudy Momah and, Rep. Onofiok Luke and 9 Others) – Second Reading.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
MOTIONS
6.Need to Address the Effect of Rain Disaster in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State: Rep. Mohammed Omar Bio:
Resolutions: (i) urge the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to include the reconstruction of the bridge connecting the Republic of Benin and Nigeria in the 2023 Budget Estimates;
(ii) Also urge the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials for victims in the affected communities;
(iii) Mandate the Committees on Emergency and, Disaster Preparedness and Legislative Compliance to ensure implementation and report back within eight (8) weeks for further legislative action. The motion was voted on and adopted.
7.Need to Curb the Incessant and unruly Behaviour of Touts Operating on Major Highways in Nigeria: Rep. Lanre Edun:
Resolutions (i) urge Governments at various levels to take proactive measures in checking the lawlessness of touts (Agberos) on the Nigerian roads; . Motion stepped down by leave of the House
Adjournment: The House at 12:36 adjourned plenary to Thursday, September 29th, 2022
