Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, led the Principal Officers into the chambers; took the official prayers; and began the day’s proceedings at 11:08am.
Senator Shehu Sani moved for the approval of votes and proceedings of Tuesday, 17th July, 2018. Senator Ben Murray Bruce seconded.
PETITION:
Senator Godswill Akpabio raised a petition on behalf of a constituency member (corp member) who was killed in January, 2018 in Port Harcourt. "I appeal to the Senate to consider the plight of his family and to look into compensating them."
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the petition to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges to report back in two weeks.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS- First Reading
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure Act (amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 206) by Senate Leader.
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure Act (amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 206) was read the First Time.
Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria Act (amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 212) by Senate Leader.
Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria Act (amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 212) was read the First Time.
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Act CAP F16 LFN 2004 (repeal & re-enactment) Bill, 2017 (HB. 911) by Senate Leader.
Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Act CAP F16 LFN 2004 (repeal & re-enactment) Bill, 2017 (HB. 911) was read the First Time.
Engineering (registration, etc) Act (amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1092) by Senate Leader.
Engineering (registration, etc) Act (amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1092) was read the First Time.
Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards (repeal & re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 695) by Senator Omotayo Alasodura.
Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards (repeal & re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 695) was read the First Time.
Documentation and Protection of Domestic Workers and Employees Bill, 2018 (SB. 696) by Senator Magnus Abe.
Documentation and Protection of Domestic Workers and Employees Bill, 2018 (SB. 696) was read the First Time.
PRESENTATION OF A REPORT
Report of the Committee on Science and Technology on the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Bill, 2018 (SB. 585) by Senator Ajayi Boroffice.
Senator Ali Ndume seconded that the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Science and Technology on the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Bill, 2018 (SB. 585).
The Report was LAID.
MOTION
Irregularities in the ongoing Oil and Gas lease renewal and massive loss of government revenue by Senator Omotayo Alasoadura.
“The issue of the lease is something that has been in the front burner for a week now. If we get to the bottom of this matter, it could open a whole can of worms on this matter. There have been series of motions related to this issue and i think further investigation is required."- Senator Shehu Sani.
“We cannot be seen folding our arms on this issue. We have to take deliberate steps to end these discrepancies and call in the Minister of State for Petroleum for further investigation."- Senator Umaru Kurfi.
“We are aware that the Minister of State cannot approve issues such as this. Let us expand the list of those to be called in for investigation."- Senator Rafiu Ibrahim.
“The issue is that there is lack of enforcement in this issue. I also suggest we invite Minister of State for Petroleum for questioning."- Senator Gbolahan Dada.
“It is in our oversight to ensure there’s transparency in the management of oil and gas agencies, and I believe that we can achieve that, we should be able to do what is possible in the circumstance to ensure that there’s transparency in this present exercise.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
“One of our major problems is the issue of enforcement and regulations because we have unchanged rules to guide us in almost all sectors. I just want to appeal to the regulating agencies and enforcement agencies to wake up to their responsibilities in how to ensure that rule of law including enforcement of existing laws to ensure the right things are being done.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
Senate resolved to:
Mandate the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources Upstream to investigate all issues relating to the ongoing lease renewal being undertaken by the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resourced and the Department of Petroleum Resources and to report to the Senate the anomalies in the ongoing lease renewal process and identify appropriate measures to correct the said anomalies.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION
Confirmation of Nomination of two (2) new non-legal practitioners for appointment as members of the Federal Judicial Service Commission in compliance with Section 154(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) by Senate Leader.
Senator Abba Ali - Katsina (North West).
Mohammed Sagir- Niger (North Central).
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Confirmation of nomination of two (2) new non-legal practitioners for appointment as members of the Federal Judicial Service Commission to the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report back in 2 weeks.
Confirmation of nomination of Mr. Banire, Muiz Adeyemi PhD, SAN for appointment as Chairman of the governing board of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria in compliance with Section 10(1) of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Act, 2010 by Senate Leader.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Confirmation of nomination of Mr. Banire, Muiz Adeyemi PhD, SAN for appointment as Chairman of the governing board of AMCON to the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions to report back in 2 weeks.
Confirmation of nomination of the following persons by Senate Leader for appointment as Chairman and members of the board of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) in compliance with Section 5(4) of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation Act 2006.
Chief Olabode Akeem Mustapha- Chairman (Ogun- SW).
Alh. Garba Buba- Member (Bauchi).
Bello Garba- Member (Sokoto).
Brig-Gen Josef O.J Okoloagu- Member (Enugu).
Mustapha Adewale Mudashiru- Member (Kwara).
Barr. Festus E. Keyamo- Member (Delta).
Mr. Adewale W. Adeleke- Member (Ondo).
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Confirmation of nomination of the above persons for appointment as Chairman & members of the board of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to the Committee on Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions to report back in 2 weeks.
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS- Second Reading
A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta and for other matters connected therewith, 2018 (SB. 684) by Senator Olanrewaju A. Tejuoso.
“Let us make sure that such laws concerning this are put into action."- Senator Matthew Urhoghide.
“You have done well in the establishment of university of general medicine especially in the federal universities, it’s time for us to reveal the focus on those areas that are key to our national development, and be able to set up institutions that will begin to address our needs in those areas including Medicine, ICT, Agriculture and Education.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
“We need to further focus on the establishment of institutions that address our medical issues especially in the 21st century so i want to thank you for taking this bill and i appeal to the committee to give it expeditious consideration.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta and for other matters connected therewith, 2018 (SB. 684) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Health to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) and for related matters, 2018 (SB. 623) by Senator Abubakar Kyari.
“This Bill is a very neccesary. Looking at other developed nations, Israel and South Africa to name a few, most of their roads are made of concrete and so they have no potholes.”- Senator Ben Murray Bruce.
“The military industrial complex of this nation has a lot of potential, and with the right funding, it can provide employment for Nigerians and do much more for the country. We should ensure also that this bill is implemented by the Executive immediately."- Senator Ben Murray Bruce.
“Necessity is the mother of all inventions. That being said, it is imperative that the scientists focus on other inventions aside from weapons. We need to invest in this type of research. I strongly support this Bill."- Senator Victor Umeh.
“This Bill is very timely and I want to request that arrangements be made to ensure that all security agencies in the country come together to promote synergy and effective implementation of this Bill."- Senator Yahaya Abdullahi.
“I support this Bill as it will mean conducting more research on improving the situation of the country."- Senator Ajayi Boroffice.
“I support this Bill and I suggest that adequate funding is provided for this project."- Senator Ibrahim Gobir.
“I hope that in looking at the Bill at the Committee stage, we will ensure that some of your concerns are addressed especially in interrogating the state of the defence industry in ensuring that they align with the current situation of the country now.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
“We’ve had reasons in Nigeria to set up industries, to think that Nigeria was buying arms or sourcing arms from the African countries to fight insurgencies, was very embarrassing, so, I think, we should lead by example.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
“Whatever we need to do, including passing this Bill, needs to be done in order to take our proper place as a leading country in Africa. Just know that in looking at this bill.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
“We must ensure that the bill doesn’t go down the way of others in the past. We must also learn from our past experience as said by Senator Ben Bruce and Senator Umeh. We need to take advantage and learn from our experience in building infrastructure and general development.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) and for related matters, 2018 (SB. 623) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Defence to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State and for other related matters connected thereto, 2018 (SB. 689) by Senator Aliyu Sabi.
“In all we do here, let us be conscious of the country we live in. There are a lot of children transitioning from secondary schools to higher institutions and so more universities are needed. Let it be a university that will admit students from every state in Nigeria. I strongly support this Bill."- Senator James Manager.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal University of Education Kontagora, Niger State and for other related matters connected thereto, 2018 (SB. 689) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Theatre Arts Professionals Regulatory Council to provide for the regulation, training and registration of the Theatre Arts Professionals in Nigeria and for matters connected therewith, 2018 (SB. 681) by Senator Victor Umeh.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Theatre Arts Professionals Regulatory Council to provide for the regulation, training and registration of the Theatre Arts Professionals in Nigeria and for matters connected therewith, 2018 (SB. 681) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to establish the National Institute for Counter Terrorism Research saddled with responsibility to carry out in-depth study on Terrorism and for other related matters, 2018 (SB. 613) by Senator Shehu Sani.
“Thank you for this Bill. I want to say that it should not be a task for the Executive alone, we Legislative should also contribute our quota to ensure that it is implemented.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
A Bill for an Act to establish the National Institute for Counter Terrorism Research saddled with responsibility to carry out in-depth study on Terrorism and for other related matters, 2018 (SB. 613) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal College of Education Mutum Biyu Taraba State and for other related matters connected thereto, 2018 (SB. 683) by Senator Yusuf A. Yusuf.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal College of Education Mutum Biyu Taraba State and for other related matters connected thereto, 2018 (SB. 683) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to establish the City University of Technology Kaduna and for other matters connected therewith, Bill 2018 (SB. 360) by Senator Shehu Sani.
“We are taking the right step on working on getting it transformed into a University. It is essential that we encourage this kind of capacity in our institutions to address the development needs of our nation.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
A Bill for an Act to establish the City University of Technology Kaduna and for other matters connected therewith, Bill 2018 (SB. 360) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to amend the National Boundary Commission Act CAP N10 LFN 2004, and for other matters connected therewith, 2018 (SB. 569) by Senator Gershom Bassey.
“It is no secret that day in, day out, we lose people in community disputes. This amendment is necessary."- Senator Abdullahi Gumel.
A Bill for an Act to amend the National Boundary Commission Act CAP N10 LFN 2004, and for other matters connected therewith, 2018 (SB. 569) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on States and Local Government to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to provide for the administration of Pension for Judicial Officers of Superior Courts of record in Nigeria and for other matters connected therewith, 2018 (SB. 634) by Senator Chukwuka Utazi.
“The judiciary is one of the critical institutions of democracies, whatever it is we can do for the judiciary to strengthen them further to continue to do their job judiciously. We must show commitment and show concern for the welfare of the judiciary. The Bill is read and passed for second reading.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
A Bill for an Act to provide for the administration of Pension for Judicial Officers of Superior Courts of record in Nigeria and for other matters connected therewith, 2018 (SB. 634) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report back in 4 weeks.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Nigerian Police Academy and for other matters connected therewith, 2017 (SB. 270) by Senator John Enoh.
“This institution has been operating for a number of years without technical backing, which this legislative intervention has been able to sort out. We want to make sure that all such institutions in Nigeria have the sufficient legal backing and framework, so I want to thank Senator John Enough for making sure that the Police Academy operates with best practices.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.
A Bill for an Act to establish the Nigerian Police Academy and for other matters connected therewith, 2017 (SB. 270) was read the Second Time.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu referred the Bill to the Committee on Police Affairs to report back in 4 weeks.
PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT
Interim report of the Committee on Downstream Petroleum Sector on the promissory note programme and a bond issuance to settle inherited local debts and contractual obligations to petroleum marketers by Senator Kabir Marafa.
Senator Ibrahim Gobir seconded that the Senate do receive and consider the interim report of the Committee on Downstream Petroleum Sector on the promissory note programme and a bond issuance to settle inherited local debts and contractual obligations to petroleum marketers.
Senator Kabir Marafa laid and presented the report.
Senate approved the interim report of the Committee on Downstream Petroleum Sector on the promissory note programme and a bond issuance to settle inherited local debts and contractual obligations to petroleum marketers.
ADJOURNMENT
Senate Leader moved that all other items on the order paper be stood down to another legislative day. Minority Leader seconded.
Plenary is adjourned to Thursday, 19th July, 2018
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