PROCEEDINGS OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE OF Tuesday, 21st March 2023
Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Senate President Ahmad Lawan led the Principal Officers into the Chamber, took the official prayers, and began the day’s proceedings at 11:01 am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Nora Ladi Daduut moved for the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of Thursday, March 02, 2023.
Senator Uche Ekwunife seconded.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
Senate President Ahmad Lawan read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, on the Confirmation of the Appointment of Members of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation:
i. Hon. Dr. Abdulhakeem Mobolaji – Chairman – South-West
ii. Prof. Osita Okwu – Member – South East
iii. Uwa Gambo Jubril – Member – North Central
iv. Mohammed Attahiru Haruna – Member – North East
v. Yesmin Dalhatu – Member – North West
vi. Simon Ovie – Member – South-South
vii. Abimbola Olasore – Member – South-West
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. National Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha Bill, 2023 (HB. 356) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
National Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha Bill, 2023 (HB. 356) was read the First Time.
2. Coastal and Inland Shipping (CARBOTAGE) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 778) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Coastal and Inland Shipping (CARBOTAGE) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 778) was read for the First Time.
3. Oaths Bill, 2023 (HB. 2018) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Oaths Bill, 2023 (HB. 2018) was read for the First Time.
4. National Agency for Technology Management Bill, 2023 (HB. 2067) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
National Agency for Technology Management Bill, 2023 (HB. 2067) was read the First Time.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
1. Confirmation of the Nomination of Mr. Anthony Ojukwu, SAN for Re-appointment as Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Acting Senate Leader, Senator Ajayi Borrofice moved that the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C on the confirmation of the nomination of Mr. Anthony Ojukwu, SAN for Re-appointment as Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission in accordance with the provisions of Section 7(2) of the National Human Rights Commission (Amendment) Act, 2010.
Minority Leader, Senator Philips Aduda seconded.
The request of Mr. President C-in-C was referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters for further legislative action to report back within one week.
2. Confirmation of the Nomination of Hon. Justice Stanley Adekunle Lawal, for Appointment as the Substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Acting Senate Leader, Senator Ajayi Borrofice moved that the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C on the confirmation of the nomination of Hon. Justice Stanley Adekunle Lawal, for Appointment as the Substantive President of the Customary Court of Appeal of the Federal Capital Territory in accordance with Section 266(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
Minority Leader, Senator Philips Aduda seconded.
The request of Mr. President C-in-C was referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters for further legislative action to report back within one week.
MOTION FOR RE-COMMITAL OF BILLS
1. Federal Medical Centre Igboho, Oyo State (Establishment) Bill, 2023;
2. Federal College of Education, Mutum Biyu, Taraba State Bill, 2023; and
3. Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023.
Senate rescind its decision on the Bills as passed and re-commit same to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration and passage.
Senate dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider the three reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
i. Federal Medical Centre Igboho, Oyo State (Establishment) Bill, 2023;
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal Medical Centre Igboho, Oyo State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 and approved Clauses 1-2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, and Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal Medical Centre Igboho, Oyo State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ii. Federal College of Education, Mutum Biyu, Taraba State Bill, 2023
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal College of Education, Mutum Biyu, Taraba State Bill, 2023 and approved Clauses 1-23 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal College of Education, Mutum Biyu, Taraba State Bill, 2023 was read the Third Time and PASSED!
iii. Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023 and approved Clauses 1-25 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule 1-2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023 was read the Third Time and PASSED!
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Conference Committee Report
National Human Rights Commission Act CAP N46 2004 (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 586) by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele moved that the Senate do receive and consider the Conference Committee Report on the National Human Rights Commission Act CAP N46 2004 (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 586)
Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru seconded.
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele laid and presented the report.
Senate approved the report of the Conference Committee.
2. Report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)
Senator Ibrahim Shekarau moved that the Senate do receive and consider the Report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary) on:
i. Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 487); and
ii. Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
Senator Ibrahim Shekarau laid and presented the two reports.
Senate dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider the two reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
i. Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 487)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 487) and approved Clauses 1-2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, and Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal Medical Centre Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 487) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ii. Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and approved Clauses 1-3 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, and Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Orthopedic Hospitals Management Board Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was read the Third Time and PASSED!
3. Report of the Committee on Science and Technology
Senator Uche Ekwunife moved that the Senate do receive and consider the Report of the Committee on Science and Technology on:
i. Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute Bill, 2023 (SB. 333); and
ii. National Research and Innovation Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 758)
Senator Gershom Bassey seconded.
Senator Uche Ekwunife laid and presented the two reports.
Senate dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider the two reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
i. Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute Bill, 2023 (SB. 333)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute Bill, 2023 (SB. 333) and approved Clauses 1-36 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute Bill, 2023 (SB. 333) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ii. National Research and Innovation Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 758)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered the National Research and Innovation Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 758) and approved Clauses 1-32 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule 1-2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
National Research and Innovation Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 758) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
BILLS FOR CONCURRENCE
1. Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1731) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1731) was read the Second Time.
2. Projects Development Agency (PRODA) Enugu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2036) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Projects Development Agency (PRODA) Enugu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2036) was read the Second Time.
3. Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Enugwu-Ukwu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1261) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir.
Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Enugwu-Ukwu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1261) was read the Second Time.
Senate dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to consider the three reports.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
i. Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1731)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1731) and approved Clauses 1-22 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1731) was read the Time and PASSED!
ii. Projects Development Agency (PRODA) Enugu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2036)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered Projects Development Agency (PRODA) Enugu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2036) and approved Clauses 1-44 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Projects Development Agency (PRODA) Enugu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2036) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
iii. Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Enugwu-Ukwu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1261)
The Senate in Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered the Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Enugwu-Ukwu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1261) and approved Clauses 1-23 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Enugwu-Ukwu (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1261) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ADJOURNMENT
Acting Senate Leader, Senator Ajayi Borrofice moved that plenary be adjourned till another legislative day.
Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda seconded.
The plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, 22nd March 2023.
Signed
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