Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Tuesday, December 13th, 2022

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National Assembly

The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presided.

THE MATTER IS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE 

1. Saidu Abdullahi moved a motion on the urgent need for the Federal government to proffer a lasting solution to the lingering fuel crisis in the country given the upcoming Yuletide season the motion was voted on and adopted.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

1. Nigerian Council for Social Work Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2132) (Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos) – First Reading.

2. National Commission for Museums and Monuments Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2133) (Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos) – First Reading.

3. Nigeria Security Academy (Establishment, Etc.) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2134) (Hon. Sani Umar Bala) – First Reading.

4. Federal University Gusau, Zamfara (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2135) (Senate) – First Reading.

5.National Environmental Research and Training Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2136) (Senate) – First Reading.

PRESENTATION OF REPORTS

1.Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Paschal Obi: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Provide the Legal framework to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Akpugo, Nkanu West, Enugu State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1098) (Referred:3/3/2022). The report was laid.

2. Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Pashcal Obi: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery Obuoffia, Awkunanaw, Enugu State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1157) (Referred: 4/10/2022). The report was laid.

ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS

1.A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State as a Training Institute for the Development of Medical and Health Sciences and make comprehensive Provisions for the Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 2101) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.

2. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Education, Katsina-Ala; and for Related Matters (HB.539) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.

3.A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education, Idere to Provide Full-Time Courses Teaching Instructions and Training in Technology, Applied Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management and to Provide for the Appointment of Provost and other Officers of the College to carry out the Administration and Discipline of Students of the College; and for Related Matters (HB. 309) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.

4.A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Institute of Fisheries Research, Ogidigben, Delta State for Fishery Research, Education and Cooperative Training in Nigeria and to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB.1278) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.

5. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Gumel, Jigawa State; and for Related Matters (HB.1665) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.

6. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Health Sciences Azare, Bauchi State; and for Related Matters (HB. 2128) (Senate) (Leader) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.

7. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education, Nduo, Eduo, Eket, Akwa Ibom State and for Related Matters (HB 2085) (Rep. Peter Akpatason ) – Second Reading. the Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services.

8. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Sapele, Delta State; and for Related Matters (HB.2046) (Rep. Oberuakpefe Anthony Afe) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.

9.A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Environmental Sciences, Ifon, Osun State; and for Related Matters (HB.1864) (Rep. Oyewo Olubukola Oyegbile) – Second Reading.The second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House

10.A Bill for an Act to Amend the Standards Organisation 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 expand the scope and functions of the Standards Organization of Nigeria to include investigation and quality assurance Certification of Petroleum Products; and for Related Matters (HBs. 1749 &1884) (Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun and Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Industry.

MOTIONS

11. Need to Investigate and Prosecute the Perpetrators of the Attack on the Campaign train of Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Kogi State: Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun​​​​​​​ Rep. Mohammed Bio Rep. Julius Ihonvbere​​​​​​​ Rep. Solomon Maren: Motion stepped down by leave of the House

12.Need to Rehabilitate the Near Collapse of Farin Gada; Gadan Bako; Gadan Sogai; Gada Biyu and Cele Bridges in Bassa and Jos North Local Government Areas of Plateau State: Rep. Muhammad Alkali: The motion was voted on and adopted.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

13.A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of a Specialized National Dermatology Hospital, Garkida and Management Board for the Hospital, provide Dermatological Treatment, Research and Training; and for Related Matters (HB.1382) (Senate) (Leader) – Committee of Whole:6/12/2022.

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28

14.A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Commission for Colleges of Education Act, Cap. N 17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the National Commission for Colleges of Education Bill; and for Related Matters (Senate) (Leader) (HB.1985) – Committee of the Whole: 6/12/2022.

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-19

15.Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration: Rep. Lynda Chuba Ikpeazu: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, No. 5, 2003 to Restrict the Use of Foreign Vessels in Domestic, Coastal and Inland Commercial Activities, to Promote the Development of Indigenous Tonnage and Establish a Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 778) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 22/11/2022).

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-15

16. Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Paschal Obi: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Health Sciences and Technology, Kankia, and to make Comprehensive Provisions for Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 1641) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 27/7/2022). Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28

17.​Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Paschal Obi: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Rano, Kano State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1083) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 17/3/2022).

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28

18.​Committee on Health Institutions: Rep. Paschal Obi: “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Provide Legal Framework to Upgrade the General Hospital Onitsha to Federal Medical Centre Onitsha, and for Related Matters and approve the recommendations therein” (HB.277) (Laid: 27/7/2022).

Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3

Adjournment: The House at 12:48 adjourned plenary to Wednesday, December 14th, 2022