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 Chambers, took the official prayers and began the day’s proceedings at 10:52am.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Senator Degi-Eremiengo Biobarakuma moved for the adoption of Votes and Proceedings for Wednesday, 1st December, 2021.
Senator Amos Bulus seconded.
PETITIONS
Senator Ayo Akinyelure submitted five petitions from the Office of the President of the Senate:
1. Petition from Akpo Solomon Nyoere and Adewale O. Iziogba on behalf of Nigerian National Shipping line Ltd (Pensioners Welfare Association) against Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) in respect of non- payment of ninety (90) Retirees of Nigerian National Shipping line (NNSL), 33 percent pension increase and consequential adjustment on pension arising from the implementation of the New National Minimum Wage, 2019 to retirees of the defunct NNSL and other pension related matters.
2. Petition from Apostle Izuchukwu Ani against the Nigeria Police Force in respect of Uniform/untreated kidnapping and drugs case in Oyigbo Police Station, Port Harcourt, River state.
3. Petition from Mercy Ekpo and Bright Ukong against Netco Jubob Pivot Consortium on behalf of oil and Gas Youth Development, Akwa Ibom State in respect of Marginalization of host Communities in their Area of Oil Operation.
4. Petition from Peter A. Adeosun on behalf of Tunde Akinade and Alh. Nurudeen Olalekan of Petroleum Tanker Drivers, Mobil Unit Apapa, Lagos against Alh. Saheed Adigun of Gastab Haulage Ltd the immediate past Chairman of Petroleum Tankers Drivers Branch of NUPENG, Mobil Unit, Apapa Lagos and his Unknown Gunmen for corrupt practices, Fraudulent conversion of Petroleum Tankers Drivers Funds from 2014 till date threat to life.
5. Petition from M. O Babalola on behalf of His Royal Majesty Oba Azeez Gbadabiu Isola Asiwaju, Onikotun of Ikotun Land against all the Security agencies in Ikotun & Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos state.
Petitions were laid and referred to Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to report back within Four weeks.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
1. Federal Medical Centre Igboora, Oyo state (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB.347) by Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi
Federal Medical Centre Igboora, Oyo state (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB.347) was read the First Time.
2. Nigerian Institute of Chartered Foresters Bill, 2021(HB.801) by Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi
Nigerian Institute of Chartered Foresters Bill, 2021(HB.801) was read for the First Time.
3. Community Disputes Resolution Bill, 2021 (SB.848) by Senator Sani Musa
Community Disputes Resolution Bill, 2021 (SB.848) was read the First Time.
4. Federal University of Technology Sabon Birni, Sokoto state (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.868) by Senator Gobir, Ibrahim Abdullahi
Federal University of Technology Sabon Birni, Sokoto state (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.868) was read the First Time.
5. Federal University Lokoja Teaching Hospital Bill, 2021 (SB.871) by Senator Smart Adeyemi
Federal University Lokoja Teaching Hospital Bill, 2021 (SB.871) was read the First Time.
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS FOR SECOND READING
1. A Bill for an Act to provide for the Establishment of the Nigerian Coast Guard for ensuring the Security and Protection of the lives and properties in the Maritime zone, in Collaboration with the Nigerian Navy and other relevant security agencies in intelligence gathering and for related matters, 2021 (SB.844) by Senator Akon Ekakenyi
The Bill was read the Second time and referred to the Committee on Navy and Marine Transport to report back within Four weeks.
2. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Customs and Excise Management Act CAP C45 LFN 2004 and other Customs and Excise laws; to establish the Nigerian Customs Service Commission; reform the administration and management of Customs and Excise in Nigeria and for related matters, 2021 (SB.286) by Senator Francis Alimikhena
The Bill was read the Second Time and referred to the Committee on Customs and Excise to report back within Four weeks.
3. A Bill for an Act to Domesticate the African Union Convention on the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in African and for other related matters therein, 2021 (SB.763) by Senator Frank Ibezim
The Bill was read for the Second Time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report back within Four Weeks.
4. A Bill for an Act to provide for the Establishment of the Federal University of Science, Technology and Innovation Agulu, Anambra state and for related matters thereof, 2021 (SB.368) by Senator Uche Ekwunife
The Bill was Read the Second Reading and the Bill was referred to Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to report back within Four weeks.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
1. Report of the Committee on Sport and Youth Development
Federal University of Sports Nkalagu, Ebonyi State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.138) by Senator Ogba, Joseph Obinna
Senator Ogba, Joseph Obinna moved that the Senate do receive and Consider the report of the Committee on Sport and Youths Development on Federal University of Sports Nkalagu, Ebonyi State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.138).
Senator Sabi Abdullahi seconded the motion.
Senator Ogba, Joseph Obinna laid and presented the Report.
Senate resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered and approved Clauses 1-25, as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1-3 as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal University of Sports Nkalagu, Ebonyi State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.138) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
2. Report of the Committee on Sport and Youth Development
National Sports Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 202) by Senator Ogba, Joseph Obinna
Senator Ogba, Joseph Obinna moved that the Senate receive and consider the report of the Committee on Sport and Youth Development on National Sports Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.202).
Senator Biodun Olujimi seconded the Motion.
Senator Ogba, Joseph Obinna laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered and approved Clauses 1-17, as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
National Sports Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 202) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
3. Report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)
National Burns and Rehabilitation Center Ilaro, Ogun state (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.676) by Senator Oloriegbe, Yahaya Ibrahim
Senator Betty Apiafa who represented Senator the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe moved that the Senate do receive and Consider the report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary) on the National Burns and Rehabilitation Center Ilaro, Ogun state (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.676).
Senator Betty Apiafi laid and presented the report.
Senate resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered and approved Clauses 1-21, as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedule as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
National Burns and Rehabilitation Center Ilaro, Ogun state (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB.676) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi moved that plenary be adjourned till another legislative day.
Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha seconded.
Plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, 8th December, 2021.
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