Proceedings of The Nigerian Senate of Thursday, 19th July, 2018

Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, led the Principal Officers into the chambers; took the official prayers; and began the day’s proceedings ‪at 11:21am‬.

‪Senator Oluremi Tinubu moved for the approval of votes and proceedings of Wednesday, 18th July, 2018. Senator Stella Oduah seconded.‬

Executive Communication:
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki read a letter from Mr. President on the Confirmation of appointment of Chairman and members of FERMA governing board.

Confirmation of nomination of the following persons for appointment as Chairman and Commissioners for the Federal Civil Service Commission in accordance with the provisions of Section 154(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) by Senate Leader.

1. Dr. Bello Tukur Ingawa, OON, mni- Chairman, New Appointment (Katsina).
2. Moses Musa Ngbale- Commissioner, New Appointment (Adamawa).
3. Waziri Umara Ngurno, mni- Commissioner, New Appointment (Borno).
4. Alh. Bello Mahmoud Babura- Commissioner, New Appointment (Jigawa).
5. Arch. Ahmed M. Sarna (fnia)- Commissioner, New Appointment (Kebbi).
6. Princess Iyabode Odulate-Yusuf- Commissioner, New Appointment (Ogun).
7. Shehu Umar Danyaya- Commissioner, New Appointment (Niger).
8. Fatai Newton Adebayo O. MFR, FNSE- Commissioner, New Appointment (Oyo).
9. Chief Ejoh Micheal Chukwuemeka- Commissioner, New Appointment (Anambra).
10. Joe Philip Poroma- Commissioner, New Appointment (Rivers).
11. Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed- Commissioner, Renewal of Appointment (Kaduna).
12. Prof. Aminu Dio Sheidu- Commissioner, Renewal of Appointment (Kogi).
13. Mr. Simon Etim- Commissioner, Renewal of Appointment (Akwa Ibom).

‪Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki referred the executive communication to the Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters to report back next week Wednesday.‬

POINT OF ORDER
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu rose on a Constitutional Point of Order and drew the attention of the Senate to the manner at which the government is making appointments to favour only a section of the country which is contrary to the Federal Character.

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki referred the point of order to the Federal Character Committee to report back next week Tuesday.

Senator Mohammed Hassan cited Order 43 and thanked the Senate delegation that visited Yobe State to condole with them on the death of Mallam Adamu Ciroma.

PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
Report of the Ad-hoc Committee on promissory note programme and a bond issuance to settle inherited local debts and contractual obligations on refund to State Government for projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government by Senator Francis Alimikhena.

‪Senator Gilbert Nnaji seconded that the Senate do receive the report of the Ad-hoc Committee on promissory note programme and a bond issuance to settle inherited local debts and contractual obligations on refund to State Government for projects executed on behalf of the Federal Government‬.

‪The Report was LAID.‬

Report of the Committee on Public Account on the Federal Audit Service Commission Bill, 2018 (HB. 107) by Senator Matthew Urhoghide.

‪Senator Ibrahim Gobir seconded that the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Public Account on the Federal Audit Service Commission Bill, 2018 (HB. 107).‬

The Report was LAID.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS
Report of the Committee on Special Duties on the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons Bill, 2018 (SB. 335) by Senator Sonni Ogbuoji.

‪Senator Gbenga Ashafa seconded that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Special Duties on the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons Bill, 2018 (SB. 335).‬

Senator Sonni Ogbuoji presented the report.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
‪Senate dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons Bill, 2018 (SB. 335).‬

‪Senate reverted to plenary and reported progress.‬

‪Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki referred the Bill back to the Committee for more legislative work.‬

Report of the Committee on Communications on the Nigeria Postal Services Act CAP N127 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 106 & 437) by Senator Gilbert Nnaji.

‪Senator David Umaru seconded that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Communications on the Nigeria Postal Services Act CAP N127 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 106 & 437).‬

Senator Gilbert Nnaji presented the report.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
‪Senate dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Nigeria Postal Services Act CAP N127 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 106 & 437).‬

‪Senate reverted to plenary and reported progress.‬

‪Nigeria Postal Services Act CAP N127 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 106 & 437) was read the THIRD time and PASSED.‬

Report of the Committee on Information and National Orientation on the Agency for National Ethics and Values (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 519) by Senator Suleiman Adokwe.

‪Senator Abu Kyari seconded that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Information and National Orientation on the Agency for National Ethics and Values (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 519).‬

Senator Suleiman Adokwe presented the report.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
‪Senate dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Agency for National Ethics and Values (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 519).‬

Senate reverted to plenary and reported progress.

Agency for National Ethics and Values (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 519) was read the THIRD time and PASSED.

Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the National Commission for Peace, Reconciliation and Mediation Bill, 2018 (SB. 74) by Senator David Umaru.

‪Senator Gilbert Nnaji seconded that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the National Commission for Peace, Reconciliation and Mediation Bill, 2018 (SB. 74).‬

Senator David Umaru presented the report.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
‪Senate dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the National Commission for Peace, Reconciliation and Mediation Bill, 2018 (SB. 74).‬

Senate reverted to plenary and reported progress.

National Commission for Peace, Reconciliation and Mediation Bill, 2018 (SB. 74) was read the THIRD time and PASSED.

“The passage of this Bill is coming at a very auspicious time and we will continue to look for ways to bring peace. I believe this Bill will go a long way in addressing conflicts, so we can get to the root of what problems we have and get constitutional support for some of the efforts.”- Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

“We hope that with this, we can continue to combat these constituent conflicts that we are battling with and i hope that it will continue to go a long way in bringing peace all over the country.”- Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

Report of the Committee on Environment on the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency Act 2006 (amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 557) by Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

Senator Suleiman Adokwe seconded that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Environment on the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency Act 2006 (amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 557).

Senator Oluremi Tinubu presented the report.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Senate dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency Act 2006 (amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 557).

Senate reverted to plenary and reported progress.

National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency Act 2006 (amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 557) was read the THIRD time and PASSED.

“Thank you for passing this very important Bill that will go a long way in the area of oil spillage because the focus of the Bill is to ensure that we prevent as opposed to chasing after the incident has happened.”- Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

“In doing this, we will inculcate the habit of adequate prevention and control of oil spillages. This is a very good development for the environment.”- Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

ADJOURNMENT
Plenary is adjourned to Tuesday, 24th July, 2018

#GavelBangs

Signed:
New Media Department,
Office of the President of the Senate,
Federal Republic of Nigeria.