The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presided.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
- Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 (HB.2203) (Executive) – First Reading.
2. Nigeria Police Force College, Training School and Institution (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2204) (Executive) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORT
Agricultural Colleges and Institutions: Rep. Munir Dan Agudi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee of Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Haliru Dantoro University of Fisheries and Aquaculture, New Bussa, Niger State to Promote Science-Based Research in Fisheries and Aquaculture and; for Related Matters (HB. 1762) (Referred: 6/4/2022). The report was laid
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
- A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 353) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
2. A Bill for an Act to provide for Establishment of Federal University of Education, Igueben, Edo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1391) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
3. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Horticulture, Okigwe, Imo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1456) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
4. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12 Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture Ogboinbiri, Bayelsa State; and for Related Matters (HB.1731) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
5. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 make provision for the Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture (Technical) Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra; and for Related Matters (HB. 1261) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
6. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Capital Territory Customary Court Act, 2007 to Alter the Quorum of the Court for the Purpose of Ensuring Timely Dispensation of Justice, Expand the Criminal Jurisdiction of the Court; and for Related Matters (HB. 1592) (Senate) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.
7. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Act, Cap. N102 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation Bill, 2023; and for Related Matters (HB.2196) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
8. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State; and for Related Matters (HB. 2135) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
9. A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, Cap. N30 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to strengthen the Operations of the Agency, empower the Agency to Establish Laboratories, update the list of Dangerous Drugs, review the Penalty Provisions, enhance the Power of the Agency to Prosecute drug Related Offences and issues Subsidiary Legislation; and for Related Matters (HB.2195) (Senate) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
10. A Bill for an Act to Domesticate New Partnership for Africa’s Development framework and Establish African Union Development Agency and to give effect to its Provisions in the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 2180) (Rep. Gideon Gwani and Rep. Dachung Musa Bagos) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
11. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Weights and Measures Act, Cap.W3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Nigerian Weights and Measures Regulatory Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2023 for the development and enforcement of varying scopes of legal metrology activities for the promotion of Fair Trade, Protection of Public Health, Safety and the Environment; and for Related Matters (HB. 2183) (Rep. Olufemi Fakeye) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
12. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Public Complaints Commission Act, Cap. P37 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 1718) (Rep. Sergius Oseasochie Ogun) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, read the second time, passed and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
MOTIONS
13. Passage of Constitution (Fifth) Alteration Bill No.47 (Establishment of State Security Council), 2023 Rep . Ahmed Idris Wase Rep. Alhassan Ado Garba Doguwa and 34 others.
Resolutions: (i) Urge Gombe, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kwara, Plateau, Sokoto and Taraba State Houses of Assembly, that are yet to forward their resolution on the Bills, to do so in fulfilment of their constitutionally imposed legislative obligations to the Constitution amendment process;
(ii) mandate the Clerk to the National Assembly to transmit the Bill to the President for his assent in line with the provisions of the Acts Authentication Act. The motion was voted on and adopted.
14. Discharge of Committees on Referrals on Bills, Pursuant to Order Eighteen, Rule 3(1)(g) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
The House: Notes that the following Bills were separately read a Second time and referred to various Committees of the House for legislative actions, namely:
- Builders (Registration, Etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2119) Works
2. National Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Okota, Isolo, Lagos State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB.1912) Tertiary Education and Services
3. Federal Medical Centre, Ejigbo, Lagos State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB.1913) Health Institutions
Resolutions: Discharge the Committees above mentioned from the Bills referred to them and commit same to the Committee of the Whole for consideration. The motion was voted on and adopted.
15. Need to Investigate the Non-Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Network Services to The Underserved and Unserved Areas of Nigeria by the Nigerian Communications Commission: Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun:
Resolutions: Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the failure/inability of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to promote widespread availability and usage of mobile telecommunication network services throughout Nigeria, including the underserved and unserved areas and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action. The motion was then stepped down by leave of the House for further legislative actions.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) REP. AHMED IDRIS WASE CHAIRED:
16. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Secondary Education Commission etc. Act, Cap. N73, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Bill to Prescribe Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria, Manage the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 1940) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole: 21/3/2023.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 4, 21 & 23
17. A Bill for an Act to Establish National Social Investment Programme and the National Social Investment Programme Agency to assist and Empower the Poor and the Vulnerable in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.2113) – Committee of the Whole: 4/4/2023.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-34
18. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal High Court Act, Cap. F12, Laws of the Federal 2004 to Provide for the increase in the Number of Judges from 100 to 150 and to make Provisions for the Regulation of the Award of Prejudgment in Relation to Claims Bothering on Commercial Transactions in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 2186) (Senate) – Committee of Whole: 29/3/2023.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-4
19. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Court of Appeal Act, 2013 to, among other things, increase the number of Justices of the Court from ninety to one hundred and ten, provides for the integration of Virtual Court Proceedings; and for Related Matters (HBs. 299 and 2126) – Committee of the Whole:22 /12/2022.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-18
20. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria Act, Cap.A26, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 2157) (Senate) – Committee of the Whole: 4 /4/2023.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-16
21. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State to make Comprehensive Provisions for its due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB. 652) – Committee of the Whole: 4/4/2023.
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-27
22. Report of the Conference Committee: Rep. Adewunmi Onanuga:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Conference Committee on a Bill for an Act to Amend the National Centre for Women Development Act, Cap. N15, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to enhance the functions of the Centre and Rename the Centre after Maryam Babangida; and for Related Matters and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid:4/4/2023).
Summary of voting: The recommendations of the report of the Conference Committee were adopted.
23. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions: Rep. Munir Babba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture, Umerum, Anambra State to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB. 1658) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 29/6/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-27
24. Committees on Basic Education and Services and, Healthcare Services: Rep. Julius Ihonvbere:
“That do consider the Report of the Committees on Basic Education and Services and, Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Introduce Preventive Measures and Teachings of Breast and Cervical Cancers into the Curriculum of a Compulsory Subject (Civic Education) for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 1932) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 19/1/2023).
Summary of voting Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
25. Committee on Basic Education and Services: Rep. Julius Ihonvbere:
“That do consider the Report of the Committee on Basic Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Introduce Preventive Measures and Teachings of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence into the Curriculum as a Compulsory Subject (Civic Education) for all Secondary Schools in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1937) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 19/1/2023).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
Adjournment:
The House at 14:16 adjourned plenary to Thursday, April 6th, 2023 by 11:00.
