The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presided.
After leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Deputy Speaker approved the Votes and Proceedings of Thursday, December 8th, 2022.
MATTER OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
1. Rep. Saidu Abdullahi moved a motion on the urgent need for the Federal government to proffer a lasting solution to the lingering fuel crisis in the country given the upcoming Yuletide season and it was seconded by Rep. Olanrewaju.
Rep. Abdullahi in leading the debate bemoaned the fact that during this protracted period of fuel scarcity, Nigerians have been subjected to untold hardship in already trying times. He reminded the House that the earlier excuse made by the authorities in the petroleum sector was that the flooding caused by heavy rains cut off the Lokoja road used to convey petroleum products to other parts of the country. He wondered why the artificial scarcity still persists long after the floods have abated. Rep. Abdullahi pointed to the fact that some parties are smiling to the bank while most Nigerians groan under the weight of the scarcity, which in turn affects and keeps the prices of goods and services skyrocketing to unprecedented high levels. He called on the House to urgently call on the authorities in the petroleum sector to make sure the artificial fuel scarcity is brought to a halt and that the relevant Committees of the House on Petroleum Resources should ensure compliance.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1. Nigerian Council for Social Work Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB.2132) (Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos) – First Reading.
2. National Commission for Museums and Monuments Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2133) (Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos) – First Reading.
3. Nigeria Security Academy (Establishment, Etc.) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2134) (Hon. Sani Umar Bala) – First Reading.
4. Federal University Gusau, Zamfara (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2135) (Senate) – First Reading.
5. National Environmental Research and Training Institute (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB. 2136) (Senate) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1. Committee on Health Institutions:
Rep. Paschal Obi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Provide the Legal framework to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Akpugo, Nkanu West, Enugu State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1098) (Referred:3/3/2022).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Oke Martins and seconded by Rep. Ari Abdulmumin
2. Committee on Health Institutions:
Rep. Pashcal Obi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery Obuoffia, Awkunanaw, Enugu State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1157) (Referred: 4/10/2022).
The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Oke Martins and seconded by Rep. Ari Abdulmumin
ORDERS OF THE DAY
BILLS
1. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun, Osun State as a Training Institute for the Development of Medical and Health Sciences and make comprehensive Provisions for the Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 2101) – Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Nicholas Ossai.
The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
2. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Education, Katsina-Ala; and for Related Matters (HB.539) – Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Mohammed Wudil.
The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
3. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education, Idere to Provide Full-Time Courses Teaching Instructions and Training in Technology, Applied Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management and to Provide for the Appointment of Provost and other Officers of the College to carry out the Administration and Discipline of Students of the College; and for Related Matters (HB. 309) – Third Reading
Debate
Rep. Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Abdulganiyu Johnson.
The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
4. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Institute of Fisheries Research, Ogidigben, Delta State for Fishery Research, Education and Cooperative Training in Nigeria and to make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration; and for Related Matters (HB.1278) – Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. James Owolabi.
The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
5. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Gumel, Jigawa State; and for Related Matters (HB.1665) – Third Reading.
Debate
Rep. Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Shettima Ali.
The Bill was voted on and read the third time.
6. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Health Sciences Azare, Bauchi State; and for Related Matters (HB. 2128) (Senate) (Leader) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Nkeiruka Onyeajeocha moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Abdullahi Abdulkadir.
Rep. Onyeajeocha stated that the Bill seeks the establishment of the proposed Institute for the good of people in the region.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
7. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education, Nduo, Eduo, Eket, Akwa Ibom State and for Related Matters (HB 2085) (Rep. Peter Akpatason ) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Peter Akpatason moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ari Abdulmumin.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Tertiary Education and Services.
8. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Sapele, Delta State; and for Related Matters (HB.2046) (Rep. Oberuakpefe Anthony Afe) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Anthony Afe moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Hassan Rurum.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.
9. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Environmental Sciences, Ifon, Osun State; and for Related Matters (HB.1864) (Rep. Oyewo Olubukola Oyegbile) – Second Reading.
Second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House
10. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Act to Provide for the inclusion of a representative from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources in the Standards Council of Nigeria and expand the scope and functions of the Standards Organization of Nigeria to include investigation and quality assurance Certification of Petroleum Products; and for Related Matters (HBs. 1749 &1884) (Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun and Rep. Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Ganiyu Johnson moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Yusuf Badau.
The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Industry.
MOTIONS
11. Need to Investigate and Prosecute the Perpetrators of the Attack on the Campaign train of Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Kogi State:
Rep. Sergius Ose Ogun Rep. Mohammed Bio
Rep. Julius Ihonvbere Rep. Solomon Maren:
The House:
Notes that Section 14(2) (b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) provides that the security and welfare of the people of Nigeria shall be the primary purpose of government;
Aware that Section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) provides that every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons, and in particular may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any other association for the protection of his or her interests;
Also aware that Section 42 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) provides that a citizen of Nigeria of a particular community, ethnic group, place of origin, sex, religion or political affiliation shall not be subjected to any form of discrimination;
Informed that on December, 3 2022, suspected political thugs and hoodlums attacked the campaign train of the Senatorial Candidate of the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) of the Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan during her rally from Okene to Adavi, injuring several persons and shooting one person;
Worried that despite the avowed commitment of the federal government to implement the 35% Affirmative Action, discrimination against women seeking elective posts still exists in the country;
Disturbed that at a time when all relevant stakeholders are suing for peace and calling on political actors to be tolerant of opposition, thugs and hoodlums, suspected to be sponsored by the opposition, audaciously attack the campaign train of the Senatorial candidate of a political party;
Resolves to:
(i) condemn the attack on the campaign train of Mrs Natasha Akpoti–Uduaghan as an act of political intolerance that should not be tolerated;
(ii) urge the Inspector General of Police to investigate the attack on the campaign train of Mrs Natasha Akpoti–Uduaghan and prosecute those directly and remotely responsible for the attack;
(iii) mandate the Committees on Police Affairs and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
Motion stepped down by leave of the House
12. Need to Rehabilitate the Near Collapse of Farin Gada; Gadan Bako; Gadan Sogai; Gada Biyu and Cele Bridges in Bassa and Jos North Local Government Areas of Plateau State:
Rep. Muhammad Alkali:
The House:
Notes that Farin Gada, Bako, Sogai, Cele, Gada Biyui and Kwanan Shagari Bridges, Jos Plateau State and Kasancham Bridge in Bassa Local Government Areas were constructed between 1974 and 1980, the Bridges cut across the two Local Government Areas of Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency of Plateau State;
Also notes that the Bridges are major roads linking Plateau State with Bauchi, Kaduna and Kano States, been a city of West African trade for decades;
Aware that the bridges are in a deplorable state and at the point of collapsing as they have outlived their lifespan due to frequent vehicular movement;
Worried that most of the pillars of the Bridges were washed away by rainfall and erosion which necessitated the involvement of the various community development groups in Bassa and Jos North to clear the blocked passages;
Cognizant of the need to urgently rehabilitate the dilapidated Bridges in Plateau State to forestall a total collapse and threats to Socio–Economic development of the areas.
Resolves to:
(i) urge for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to urgently Rehabilitate the near collapsed Bridges;
(ii) mandate the Committee on FERMA to capture the rehabilitation of the aforementioned bridges in Bassa and Jos North Local Government Areas in the 2023 budget estimates.
Debate
Rep. Muhammed Alkali moved the motion on the need to rehabilitate the near collapse of Farin Gada; Gadan Bako; Gadan Sogai; Gada Biyu and Cele bridges in Bassa and Jos North local government area of Plateau state and it was seconded by Rep. Buba Abdulkadir.
The motion was voted on and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ) Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase Chaired:
13. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of a Specialized National Dermatology Hospital, Garkida and Management Board for the Hospital, provide Dermatological Treatment, Research and Training; and for Related Matters (HB.1382) (Senate) (Leader) – Committee of Whole:6/12/2022.
Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks the establishment of the specialized institution for the health benefit of Nigerians.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28
14. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the National Commission for Colleges of Education Act, Cap. N 17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and Enact the National Commission for Colleges of Education Bill; and for Related Matters (Senate) (Leader) (HB.1985) – Committee of the Whole: 6/12/2022.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-19
15. Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration:
Rep. Lynda Chuba Ikpeazu:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act, No. 5, 2003 to Restrict the Use of Foreign Vessels in Domestic, Coastal and Inland Commercial Activities, to Promote the Development of Indigenous Tonnage and Establish a Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 778) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 22/11/2022).
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Lynda Ikpeazu stated that the Bill seeks to restrict operations of commercial activities inland and coastal shipping (Cabotage) to domestic vessels as well as promote and develop indigenous capacity to thrive within the maritime sector of the nation. It thereby seeks to remove all restricting bottlenecks limiting this local development that will ensure that domestic practitioners can compete favourably with their international counterparts who will also need to patronize them within domestic coastlines.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-15
16. 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 University of Health Sciences and Technology, Kankia, and to make Comprehensive Provisions for Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 1641) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 27/7/2022).
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Oke Martins stated that the Bill seeks to upgrade health sciences in the region using advancement in technology, which he added is for the benefit of Nigerians.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28
17.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, Rano, Kano State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1083) and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 17/3/2022).
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-28
18.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 Legal Framework to Upgrade the General Hospital Onitsha to Federal Medical Centre Onitsha, and for Related Matters and approve the recommendations therein” (HB.277) (Laid: 27/7/2022).
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
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