The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presided.
After leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Tuesday, November 29th, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENT
The Executive Session for Honorable Members earlier scheduled to hold on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 has now been postponed till next week.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1. Committee on Telecommunications: Rep. Adeyemi Akeem Adeniyi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Telecommunications on the issue from the Statutory Revenue Fund of the Nigerian Communications Commission, the total Sum of ₦553,720,192,000.00 (five hundred and fifty–three billion, seven hundred and twenty million, one hundred and ninety–two thousand Naira) only of which the sum of N72,128,351,000.00 (seventy–two billion, one hundred and twenty–eight million, three hundred and fifty–one thousand Naira) only is for Recurrent Expenditure, while the sum of N4,057,940, 000. 00 (four billion, fifty–seven million, nine hundred and forty thousand) only is for Capital Expenditure, the sum of N23,812,353 000.00 (twenty–three billion, eight hundred and twelve million, three hundred and fifty–three thousand Naira) only is for Special Project, while the sum of N10,000,000 (ten billion) Naira only is for transfer to the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), N443, 604, 722, 000.00 (four hundred and forty–four billion, six hundred and four million, seven and twenty–two thousand Naira) only will be transferred to the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the sum of N16,000,000,000 (sixteen billion Naira) only is for the Budget of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) for the period ending 31 December 2023” (Pursuant to Order Twenty, Rule 24 (2) (j) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives). The report was laid.
2. Committee on Commerce: Rep. Femi Fakeye:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Commerce on the Approval of a Promissory Note Programme to Settle Outstanding claims in Respect of the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) 2007 – 2009 (Referred: 27/9/2022). The report was laid.
3. Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters: Rep. Darlington Nwokocha:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Insurance and Actuarial Matters on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Insurance Act, Cap. I, 17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the Insurance Bill, to Provide for a Comprehensive Legal Framework for Insurance Business in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 967) (Referred: 20/10/2020). The report was laid.
4. Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria against the Department of Outdoor Advertisement and Signage FCT Abuja, A Cry for Urgent Help to Rescue their Practice and Business in the FCT” (Referred:16/3/2021). The report was laid.
5. Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by C.E Obiazi and Co. on behalf of Joceg Energy Services Ltd. against Mr. Maka Obinna Martins:
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by C.E Obiazi and Co. on behalf of Joceg Energy Services Ltd. against Mer. Maka Obinna Martins for forgery and fraudulent conversion N78, 834, 000. 00 (seventy-eight million, eight hundred and thirty-four thousand Naira), only” (Referred: 5/4/2022): The report was laid.
6. Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by NAOC Landlord Service Workers Association: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by NAOC Landlord Service Workers Association against Nigerian Agip Oil Company Ltd on the impunity, dehumanization, extreme casualization and indiscriminate labour practices meted on them and breach of their economic right”(Referred: 5/4/2022): The report was laid.
- Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Concerned Pensioners, Delta Steel Company Ltd:Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Concerned Pensioners, Delta Steel Company Ltd against Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) on increase in Pension rates of 150% with effect from 1st January 1999 and 30% effective from January 2000” (Referred: 5/4/2022): The report was laid.
8. Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Abbas M. Sani: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Abbas M. Sani against the Management of National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA): and an Appeal for Justice” (Referred: 7/7/2022). The report was laid. following a motion by Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso and seconded by Rep. Wale Raji
9. Committee on Public Petitions: Report on the Petition by Aggrieved Drivers of Addax Petroleum: Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Aggrieved drivers of Addax Petroleum against the Management of Addax Petroleum Development Nigeria Limited for slavery, unfair inhuman treatment and unlawful termination of employment” (Referred; 15/4/2021). The report was laid.
ORDERS OF THE DAY-BILLS
1.A Bill for an Act to Authorise the issue from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Account, the total sum of N 607,952,023,580.00 (Six Hundred and Seven Billion, Nine Hundred and Fifty Two Million, Twenty Three Thousand, Five Hundred and Eighty naira) only, of which the sum of N 76,569,904,857.00 (Seventy Six Billion, Five Hundred and Sixty Nine Million, Nine Hundred and Four Thousand, Eight Hundred and Fifty Seven naira) only, is for Personnel Costs; and the sum of N127,603,382,310.00 (one Hundred and Twenty Seven Billion, Six Hundred and Three Million, Three Hundred and Eighty Two Thousand, Three Hundred and Ten naira) only, is for Overhead Costs; while the Balance of N 403,778,736,413.00 (Four Hundred and Three Billion, Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty Six Thousand, Four Hundred and Thirteen naira) only, is for Capital Projects; for the Service of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for the Financial year commencing from 1 January and ending 31 December, 2022 – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
2. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Forensic Science, Erin–Ile, Kwara State and to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB. 1754) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
- A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Nursing And Midwifery, Otu-Jeremi; and for Related Matters (HB. 402) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
4. A Bill for an Act to Provide Legal Framework to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Ovwian, Delta State; and for Related Matters (HB. 989) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
5. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Chartered Institute of Development Studies and Administration of Nigeria charged with the Responsibility to Advance the Study, Training, and Determining the Standards of Knowledge and Skills to be attained by Persons seeking to become Registered Members of the Institute; and for Related Matters (HB. 966) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
6. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education, (Technical) Keana, Nassarawa State to Provide full-Time Courses, Teaching, Instruction, and Training in Technology, Applied Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management, and to Provide for Appointment of the Provost and other Officers of the College to Carry Out the Administration and Disciplining of Students of the College; and for Related Matters (HB. 439) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
7. A Bill for an Act to Establish Nigerian Maritime Trust Fund for the Purpose of Training, Provision of Security Equipment, and Related Facilities, Enhance the Skills of Personnel of the Nigerian Navy; and for Related Matters (HB. 1243) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
8. A Bill for an Act to Enable Effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition and Other Related Materials; and for Related Matters (HB. 1413) – Third Reading. The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
9. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Petroleum Technology, Alkaleri, Bauchi State; and for Related Matters (HB.1875) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services.
10. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Health Technology, Yala, Cross River State; and for Related Matters (HB. 2040) (Hon. Jude Ogbeche Ngaji) – Second Reading. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading, and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.
11. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Health Technology, Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government, Borno State; and for Related Matters (HB.1943) (Hon. Usman Zannah) –Second Reading. The second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House.
MOTIONS
12. Recomittal of Clauses 7, 8, 10, 21 & 22 of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2022 Bill: Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
Resolves to: Rescind its decision on Clauses 7,8,10, 21 & 22 of the Bill and commit same to the committee of the Whole for reconsideration. The motion was voted on and adopted.
13. Need to Condemn Attacks on Offices and Facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC): Rep. Olarewaju Ibrahim Kunle:
Resolves to:(i) Condemn all forms of attack on the facilities and buildings of the Federal Government in the country, particularly attacks on the facilities and infrastructure of the Independent National Electoral Commission;
(ii) Urge politicians and stakeholders to admonish their supporters to refrain from attacks and violence before or during the 2023 elections;
(iii) Also urge the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security, and Civil Defense Corps, and other Security Agencies such as the Department of State Services to synergies with the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minster of Justice to identify, investigate, arrest and prosecute the perpetrators behind the attacks;
(iv) Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the remote and immediate cause of the incessant inferno on INEC Offices in different parts of the Country and report back within three (3) weeks for further legislative action. The Motion was voted on and adopted as amended. An Ad-Hoc Committee was constituted to take charge of the matter. Its membership was announced by the Speaker of the House and it is to be chaired by Rep. Taiwo Oluga.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY)
14.Committee on Commerce: Rep. Femi Fakeye:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Commerce on the Approval of a Promissory Note Programme to Settle Outstanding Claims in Respect of the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) 2007 – 2009 (Committee on Supply: 30/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Recommendations voted on and approved: 1 & 2
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
15. 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 College of Agriculture, Abi, Cross River State to Provide Full-Time Courses Leading to the Award of Diploma, Higher National Diploma in Agriculture and Allied Fields, and be responsible for the due Administration of the College; and for Related Matters (HB. 1629) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 29/6/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-23
16.Committee on Tertiary Education and Services Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal Polytechnic, Nyak-Shendam, Plateau State; and for Related Matters (HB.1897) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid:29/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-29
17. Committee on Tertiary Education and Services: Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education, Dengi, Plateau State (HB.1871) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid:29/11/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-23
18.Committee on Tertiary Education and Services: Rep. Aminu Suleiman:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Polytechnic, Rano, Kano State to Provide Full and Part-Time Courses of Instruction in different fields of Study; and for Related Matters (HB. 929) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 24/3/2021).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-29
19.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 for Establishment of Federal College of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences, Chibok, Borno State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1747) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 13/6/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-39
20. 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, Gwoza, Borno State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1746) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 13/6/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28
21. 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 for Establishment of Federal Medical Centre, Okigwe, Imo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1603) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 15/3/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28
22.Committee on Power: Rep. Magaji Da’u Aliyu:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Power on a Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Chartered Institute of Power Engineers of Nigeria to Regulate, Control and Determine the Standards of Knowledge to be attained by people seeking to become Chartered Power Engineers; and for Related Matters (HB. 1086) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 30/6/2022).
Summary of voting: Clauses voted on and approved: 1-26
Adjournment:
The House at 14:30 adjourned plenary to Tuesday, December 6th, 2022.
