PROCEEDINGS OF THE NIGERIAN SENATE OF Tuesday, 9th May, 2023
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 Chamber, took the official prayers and began the day’s proceedings at 11:09am
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS
Votes and Proceedings of Wednesday, 3rd May was approved as recommended.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
Senate President Ahmad read a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, on the request for the confirmation of Executive Members of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR FIRST READING
- Haliru Dantoro University of Fisheries and Aquaculture New Bussa, Niger State Bill, 2023 (HB. 1762) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Haliru Dantoro University of Fisheries and Aquaculture New Bussa, Niger State Bill, 2023 (HB. 1762) was read the First Time.
- Traditional Complementary Alternative Medicine Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2172) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Traditional Complementary Alternative Medicine Council (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2172) was read the First Time.
- Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1265) African Union Development Agency –
New Partnership for Africa’s Development Bill, 2023 (HB. 2180) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 1265) African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development Bill, 2023 (HB. 2180) was read the First Time.
- African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2167) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2023 (HB. 2167) was read the First Time.
- Institute of Chartered Islamic Finance Professionals (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 457) by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Institute of Chartered Islamic Finance Professionals (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB. 457) was read the First Time.
MOTION FOR RE-COMMITTAL OF A BILL
- Federal Colleges of Education Bill, 2023 by Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir
Senate rescind its decision on the Bills as passed and re-commit same to the Committee of the Whole for re-consideration and passage.
Senate dissolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report progress.
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary, considered and approved Clauses 1-32 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1 & 2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal Colleges of Education Bill, 2023 was read the Third Time and PASSED!
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
- Report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions
Confirmation of the Nomination of the following persons for Appointment as Chairman and Members of the Governing Board of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation by Senator Uba Sani
Senator Sadiq Umar, representing Senator Uba Sani moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions on the confirmation of the nomination of the following persons for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Governing Board of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation.
i. Hon. Dr. Abdul Hakeem Mobolaji – Chairman – South-West
ii. Prof. Osita Ogbu – Member – South-East
iii. Umar Gambo Jibrin – Member – North-Central
iv. Mohammed Attahiru Haruna – Member – North-East
v. Yasmine Zaabatt Amin Dalhatu – Member – North-West
vi. Simon Ogie – Member – South-South
vii. Abimbola Olashore – Member – South-West
Senator Sadiq Umar laid and presented the report.
Senate dissolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary approved and confirmed the nominees as Chairman and Members of the Governing Board of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation.
- Report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Agricultural Research Council (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 118) by Senator Abdullahi Yahaya
Senator Abdullahi Yahaya moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development on the Agricultural Research Council (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 118).
Senator Abdullahi Yahaya laid and presented the report.
Senate dissolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary approved Clauses 1-2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Agricultural Research Council (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 118) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
- Report of the Committee on Trade and Investment
Federal Produce Inspection Services (Enforcement of Export Standards) (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 1079) by Senator Saidu Alkali
Senator Saidu Alkali moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Trade and Investment on the Federal Produce Inspection Services (Enforcement of Export Standards) (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 1079).
Senator Saidu Alkali laid and presented the report.
Senate dissolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary approved Clauses 1-43 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1-2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Federal Produce Inspection Services (Enforcement of Export Standards) (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (SB. 1079) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
- Report of the Committee on Land Transport
Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill, 2023 (SB. 145) by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari
Senator Abdulfatai Buhari moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Land Transport on the Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill, 2023 (SB. 145)
Senator Abdulfatai Buhari laid and presented the report.
Senate dissolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverted to Plenary to report Progress.
The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary approved Clauses 1-40 as recommended, Interpretation as recommended, Schedules 1-2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.
Petroleum Tankers Safety Bill, 2023 (SB. 145) was read the Third Time and PASSED!
- Report of the Committee on Niger Delta
2021/2022/2023 Budgets of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by Senator Amos Bulus Kilawangs
Senator Amos Bulus Kilawangs moved that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Niger Delta on the 2021/2022/2023 Budgets of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Senator Amos Bulus Kilawangs laid and presented the report.
The Senate resolved to:
i. Set up an Ad-Hoc to investigate 2021/2022 financial years; to report back in a week
ii. Consider the 2023 Budget;
ADJOURNMENT
Senate ruled that all other items on the Order Paper be stood down to another legislative day.
Plenary was adjourned to Wednesday, 10th May, 2023.
