Summary of Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

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National Assembly

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

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

1, National Food Safety Bill, 2023 (HB.2176) (Senate) – First Reading.

2, Council for Christians Education (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2177) (Hon. Rimamnde Shwawulu Kwewum and 4 Others) – First Reading.

ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS

 1, Consolidation of Bills: Rep. Nnoli Nnaji moved that  (a) A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap. N30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to confer additional Responsibility of the power to grant and revoke  licenses for the cultivation of Cannabis (or any of its three species  namely Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indicia, and Cannabis ruderalis) Plant for Medicinal Purposes; and for Related Matters  (HB. 1190) (Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu); and

(b) A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap. N30 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 1918) (Hon. Olumide Babatunde Osoba). Rep. Mohahammed Abdulmumin seconded.

Bills consolidated and Committee on Rules and Business to schedule for commencement of debate on the Bill.

2. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Kubau, Kaduna State to be Responsible for providing all kinds of Healthcare Services to all Nigerians; and for Related Matters (HB.1877) (Hon.  Hamisu Ibrahim) – Second Reading.

Bill stepped down by the leave of the House.

Adjournment:

The House adjourned plenary to Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 by 11:00 following a motion for adjournment moved by Rep. Maki Yallerman and seconded by Rep. Wole Oke.