Plenary proceedings, House of Reps, Thursday, Sept 26th, 2024
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
After the recitation of the National Anthem, the opening prayer and the recitation of the National pledge, the Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Wednesday, September 25th, 2024.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Membership of the House Ad-Hoc Committee to join the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee in investigating the Dangote and NNPCL standoff on price and modality of sale of diesel oil was announced and it is to be Chaired by Hon. Julius Ihonbvere.
- Membership of the Conference Committee on Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2024 was announced. It is to be Chaired by Hon. Mohammed Jajere.
PETITIONS:
- Hon. Jesse Onuakalusi laid a petition on behalf of City Point Properties Ltd. against Federal Mortgage Bank on the alleged non-payment of entitlements.
- Hon. Mohammed Jalo laid 3 petitions on behalf of 3 different complainants bordering on alleged land encroachment, violation of right of way and a non-resolved dispute.
- Hon. Chukwu Okafor laid a petition on behalf of a complainant against the Managing Director of Sky Global on alleged financial fraud.
The petitions were referred to the House committee on Public Petitions.
MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE:
- Hon. Patrick Umoh moved a motion on the urgent need to investigate the disturbing allegations of corruption against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Correctional Service in order to save Nigeria from public ridicule and it was seconded by Hon. Ngozi Okolie. Hon. Umoh in leading the debate sited 2 instances where it was reported that convicted felons were released before their stipulated dates of release due to financial inducements. One of such incidents he stated involves the popular cross-dresser known as Bobrisky after receiving 15 Million Naira. He stated that the matter should be investigated by an Ad-Hoc Committee and the report should be brought before the House within 3 legislative weeks.
Hon. Olumide Osoba proposed an amendment that the House Committee on Financial Crimes and that on Reformatory Institutions should carry out the investigation. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Financial Crimes as well as that on Reformatory Institutions for further actions.
- Hon. Jafaru Yakubu moved a motion on the urgent need to reconstruct 2 important bridges that have collapsed in Taraba state and it was seconded by Hon. Umar Ajilo. Hon. Yakubu in leading the debate stated that the bridges connect the Northeastern and Southeastern parts of Nigeria. He stated that there is usually heavy traffic of human movement with goods and services between the North and South daily on these bridges.
Hon. Yakubu stressed the need for urgent reconstruction of the bridges as the collapse has hindered wealth creation for the affected individuals. He stated that the perennial rainfall caused the complete collapse of the bridges. He called on the Federal Ministry of Works and the Army Engineering Corp to begin the reconstruction and that the House Committee on Appropriations and that on Works should ensure compliance. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Appropriations as well as that on Works.
- Hon. Mohammed Bargaja moved a motion on the need to check banditry activities in Sokoto state and the Northwestern region of Nigeria and it was seconded by Hon. Regina Akume. Hon. Bargaja in leading the debate condemned the gruesome murder of a traditional ruler that was recently abducted and murdered by bandits after their call for ransom went unheeded. He also expressed sadness at the manner the bandits carry out their attacks on scores of individuals in the region almost totally unhindered.
Hon. Mark Esset proposed an amendment to delete prayer 3 which called for the provision of scholarship for the children of the slain ruler, as the government may not be able to provide scholarships for all the children of all slain captors nationwide.
Hon. Abdussamad Dasuki also proposed an amendment that the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Police as well as that on Traditional Institutions should carry out the investigations on the allegations made in the body of the motion. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Police Affairs, National Intelligence, as well as that on Traditional Institutions.
- Hon. Oforji Obuku moved a motion on the urgent need to allow the Independent Marketers obtain and lift refined petroleum products directly from the Dangote refinery and it was seconded by Hon. Babjimi Benson. Hon. Obuku in leading the debate called on the Federal Government and the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to allow marketers obtain products directly from the Dangote refinery to make petroleum products cheaper as the bottlenecks and mid-costs can be boycotted.
He worried why the NNPCL still acts draconian in the sector where it has been termed incompetent and non-transparent. He called on the NNPCL to review the price it sells the crude oil to Dangote refinery to bring down the price of petroleum products for the good of Nigerians who depend on it for all forms of movements. Hon. Obuku further called on the the relevant Petroleum Resources Committees of the House to investigate the issue and report back to the House.
Hon. Clement Jumbo stated that this matter has generated a lot of pains to Nigerians. He called on the House to summon the Group Managing Director of the NNPCL to explain to Nigerians why this issue is lingering.
Hon. Zubairu Usman called for patience as the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee is already investigating the issue and will report back to the House. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the joint Ad-Hoc Committee.
- Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi moved a motion on the urgent need for Federal Government intervention in order to address the impacts of riverside erosion in Ndokwa East of Delta state and it was seconded by Hon. Uchencha Okonkwo. Hon. Ezechi in leading the debate stated that the erosion has caused diverse destructions including loss of markets, displacement due to loss of houses as well as loss of human lives. He stressed the need for urgent intervention to prevent further losses. He also called on the National Emergency Management Agency as well as the Ecological Fund Office to come to the aid of the victims. Hon. Ezechi called on the House Committee on Disaster Preparedness to ensure compliance. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on National Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, as well as that on Ecological Fund.
- Hon. Okolie Ngozi moved a motion on the urgent need for the reconstruction of the Asaba-Onitsha express road and it was seconded by Hon. Ebikake Enenimiete. Hon. Okolie in leading the debate stressed the need for the rehabilitation of the road as it has made it a hot spot for criminals to attack travelers and traders whose journeys have become horrifyingly burdensome and dangerous. He called on the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to ensure the reconstruction is done swiftly and that the House Committee on Works as well as that on FERMA should ensure compliance. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Works as well as that on FERMA.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS:
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1630) (Hon. Akintunde Rotimi) – First Reading.
- National Assembly Security Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1632) (Hon. Akintunde Rotimi) – First Reading.
- Agricultural Extension Services Revitalization Bill, 2024 (HB.1680) (Hon. Dalyop Chollom Fom) – First Reading.
- Tourism Development Trust Fund Bill, 2024 (HB.1682) (Hon. Bamisile Olufemi Richard) – First Reading.
- Federal Universities of Technology Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1684) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere & 2 others) – First Reading.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1690) (Hon. Mansur Manu Soro & Hon. Obed Shehu) – First Reading.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1691) (Hon. Mansur Manu Soro & Gaza Gbefwi Jonathan) – First Reading.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1692) (Hon. Mansur Manu Soro) – First Reading.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1745) (Hon. Chinedu Ogah) – First Reading.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1746) (Hon. Chinedu Ogah) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS:
- Committee on Federal Capital Territory:
Hon. Aliyu Mukhtar Betara:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Federal Capital Territory on 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 N288,000,000,000 (Two Hundred and-Eighty-Eight Billion) only, of which the sum of N31, 100, 000 (thirty-one billion, one hundred million Naira) only is for Over Head Costs; while the sum of N256, 900, 000 (two hundred and fifty six billion, nine hundred million Naira) only, is for Capital Projects; for the Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, for the Financial year ending 31 December, 2024” (Referred: 25/9/2024).
The report was laid following a motion by Hon. Betara Aliyu and seconded by Hon. Frederick Agbedi.
- Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A 12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to make provision for the Establishment of National Institute for Oil Palm Research, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State; and for Related Matters (HB 655) (Referred: 16/5/2024).
The report was laid following a motion by Hon. Akeem Adeyemi and seconded by Hon. Idris Salmat.
- Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A 12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to make provision for the Establishment of Agricultural And Energy Technical Institute, Nasarawa Eggon, Nasarawa State; and for Related Matters (HB.116) (Referred: 23/11/2023).
The report was laid following a motion by Hon. Akeem Adeyemi and seconded by Hon. Idris Salmat.
- Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Agriculture, Agila, Benue State that shall provide full-time Courses of Agriculture, Teaching Instruction and Training in Sciences, Social Sciences, Commerce, Arts, Applied Sciences, Management and Humanities; and carry out Research, Innovation, Development and Adaptation of Teaching Techniques, and for Related Matters, 2024 (HB. 11) (Referred: 31/10/2023).
The report was laid following a motion by Hon. Akeem Adeyemi and seconded by Hon. Idris Salmat.
- Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A 12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to make Provision for the Establishment of Federal College of Agriculture and Vocational Studies, Ako-Nike, Enugu State; and for Related Matters (HB. 887) (Referred: 19/12/2023)
The report was laid following a motion by Hon. Akeem Adeyemi and seconded by Hon. Idris Salmat.
BILLS:
- A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Chartered Institute of Business Educators of Nigeria (CIBEN) charges with responsibility of Advancing the study, Training and Practice of Business Educators of Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB.1112) (Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Oshun) – Second Reading.
Debate:
Hon. Moshood Oshun moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Kalejaye Paul. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
- A Bill for an Act to Alter the provision of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to create a new State in the South–Eastern Region of Nigeria known as Aba State and for Related Matters (HB. 1578) (Hon. Ginger Onwusibe and three others) – Second Reading.
Debate:
Hon. Ginger Onwusibe moved for second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Kelechi Nwogu. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Special Committee of the House on the Review of the Constitution.
MOTIONS:
- Need to Investigate Gross Inefficiency of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIA) for Improved Services delivery to Nigerians:
Hon. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori:
The House:
Notes that the National Health Insurance Act (NHIA) 2022, which replaced the National Health Insurance Scheme Act, seeks to promote, regulate, and integrate health insurance schemes, secure mandatory health insurance for every Nigerian and legal resident, and establish a fund for subsidy on health insurance coverage for vulnerable persons and payment of health insurance premiums for indigents;
Also notes that since the passage of the National Health Insurance Act of 2022, the scheme has enjoyed the cooperation of the National Assembly in terms of annual budgetary allocations for it to perform optimally in delivering its mandate to Nigerians, with the primary objective to ensure affordability of health care for all, especially the poorest and most vulnerable Nigerians;
Concerned that enrollees in urban and semi-urban settlements have received extremely poor service from Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs), both private and public healthcare facilitates, which is distressing given the harsh reality that Nigerians are faced with the removal of fuel subsidy and other economic policies of the government;
Also concerned that the attitude of medical personnel and healthcare service providers treats enrollee patients as trash, subjecting Nigerians to unnecessary delay with the aim of frustrating patients from accessing services while the HMOs smile to bank monthly for services poorly rendered, a situation many Nigerians describe as dehumanizing and fraudulent;
Aware that some enrollees have recently chosen to pay in full for medical services in establishments other than the HMO they subscribed to, in order to avoid needless stress and, harassment, that characterize the enrollee patients like beggars devoid of human dignity and respect;
Further concerned that this scenario could further undermine Nigerians’ trust in the programme if left unchecked and considering how crucial a healthy population is to the country’s productivity. The purportedly dehumanising treatment of enrollees and the regular out-of-stock or shortage of necessary medications and consumables in the majority of HMOs requires an investigation;
Worried that wherever possible, enrolled patients are made to purchase out-of-stock drugs and consumables outside; they often do so without a refund or any form of compensation from the HMOs, which raises questions about the integrity of the scheme;
Also worried about the growing allegations of abysmal service expressed by Nigerians with different unpleasant accounts of frustrations and dehumanised treatments in various HMOs across the nation;
Recognises that unchecked behaviour of this kind would amount to fraud and gross disservice to the Nigerian citizens on whose behalf the government is funding the programme, as well as further eroding the citizens’ faith in the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda;
Resolves to:
(i) mandate the Committee on Healthcare Services to investigate the cause of the alleged gross inefficiency of the National Health Insurance Scheme and recommend ways the scheme can be made to function more efficiently and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action; and
(ii) also mandate the Committee on Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance.
Debate:
Hon. Bitrus Laori moved the motion on the need to investigate the gross inefficiency of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for improved service delivery to Nigerians and it was seconded by Hon. Isa Anka. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Healthcare Services as well as that on Legislative Compliance.
- Call to Commence Academic Activities at Federal University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa lbom State:
Hon Martins Esin
The House:
Notes that the legislative framework which the upgraded the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron to the Federal University of Maritime Studies, Oron was assented to by the former President. Muhammadu Buhari, (GCFR) in 2023;
Also notes that the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria with well-equipped structures on ground to function as a base for specialised Maritime Education;
Aware that employers in the Maritime field place a high value on Maritime course graduates which improves their chances of gainful employment and access to the wider maritime operations;
Convinced that the establishment of the Federal University of Maritime Studies, Oron will afford the students the opportunity to specialize in International Shipping, Marine Transport, Marine Security among other related fields, since the Maritime industry is at the forefront of international trade;
Worried that since its approval, the Federal University of Maritime Studies is yet to commence academic activities;
Also worried that economic and commercial activities across Communities in Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency, which should receive a boost following the presence of a functional Maritime University have been stalled;
Resolves to:
(i) invite the Hon. Minister of Education and the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to brief the Committee on University Education on the delay in the commencement of academic activities at the Federal University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa lbom State;
(ii) also urge the Federal Ministry of Education, the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC), and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to set out modalities for the commencement of academic activities at the Federal University of Maritime Studies, Oron; and
(iii) mandate the Committees on University Education, TETFUND and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance.
Debate:
Hon. Martins Esin moved the motion on the call to commence academic activities at Federal University of Maritime Studies, Oron, Akwa lbom state and it was seconded by Hon. Kafilat Ogbara. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on University Education, TETFUND as well as that on Legislative Compliance.
- Need to Implement Safety Measures against Gully Erosion Menace in Nigeria:
Hon. Kolawole Davidson Akinlayo:
The House:
Notes that Section 14(2) (b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) provides that the security, safety, and welfare of the people of Nigeria shall be the primary purpose of government;
Also notes that the ravaging effect of the coastal erosion across the country has posed a significant threat to the security and livelihoods of many communities, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention and sustainable solutions to protect the citizens and their environment;
Aware that the preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the ecological environment in local communities in Moba, Ilejemeje, and Ido-Osi Federal Constituency of Ekiti State is crucial for safe movement of goods and services;
Also aware that the erosion tragedy could lead to the collapse of the entire rural agricultural economy in vital food-producing regions;
Concerned about the threat of gully erosion and its devastating consequences on the livelihoods and safety of the indigenous people and residents of the country. In addition, the problem of gully erosion has flooded a lot of structures, churches, farms, places of worship, schools, and football fields, and the roads are in a deplorable state;
Also concerned that the issue of gully erosion poses a significant threat to the indigenous people of the communities, causing flooding of various structures, churches, farms, schools, and football fields further complicating the financial security of the people and displaced residents;
Further concerned that if quick action is not taken to avert the disaster, the consequences of severe flooding at the height of the rainy season could spark a looming danger and ultimately result in the deaths of well-meaning Nigerians due to erosion. As a result, reclamation and shore protection measures must be put in place to address the threat to communities that could otherwise disappear;
Resolves to:
(i) urge the Federal Ministry of Works, Federal Roads and Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and Ecological Fund Office to urgently fund the construction of a new route that will link affected communities in each State across Nigeria.
(ii) also urge National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to ensure the resettlement of displaced residents in affected areas and provide relief materials.
(iii) further urge the Ecological Fund Office (EFO) and NEMA to jointly agree and engage relevant experts to implement measures, such as slope stabilization, gabion installations, terracing, re-vegetation, and construction of loses, and minimize the risks to nearby infrastructure, communities.
(iv) mandate the Committee on Environment to conduct tour of the affected communities to access the damages and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
Debate:
Hon. Kolawole Akinlayo moved the motion on the need to implement safety measures against gully erosion menace in Nigeria. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Environment as well as that on Ecological Fund.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE ON SUPPLY) Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas Chaired:
- Committee on Federal Capital Territory:
Hon. Aliyu Mukhtar Betara:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Federal Capital Territory on 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 N288,000,000,000 (Two Hundred and-Eighty-Eight Billion) only, of which the sum of N31, 100, 000 (thirty-one billion, one hundred million Naira) only is for Over Head Costs; while the sum of N256, 900, 000 (two hundred and fifty six billion, nine hundred million Naira) only, is for Capital Projects; for the Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, for the Financial year ending 31 December, 2024” (Laid: 26/9/2024) – Committee of Supply.
issuance from the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration account, the total sum of N288,000,000,000 (Two Hundred and-Eighty-Eight Billion) only, of which the sum of N31, 100, 000 (thirty-one billion, one hundred million Naira) only is for Over Head Costs; while the sum of N256, 900, 000 (two hundred and fifty six billion, nine hundred million Naira) only, is for Capital Projects; for the Service of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, for the Financial year ending 31 December, 2024
Commencement:
ENACTED by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria—
- Issuance of N288, 000, 000, 000 from Federal Capital Territory Administration Statutory Revenue Fund.
(i) The Director of Treasury of the Federal Capital Territory Administration shall, when authorized to do so by warrants signed by the Minister Federal Capital Territory Administration with responsibility to pay out of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration during the financial year 2024 the sum specified by the warrants, not exceeding in the aggregate N288,000,000,000.00 ( two hundred and eighty eight billion Naira) only.
(ii) The amount mentioned in section (1) of this section shall be appropriated to heads of expenditure as indicated in the schedule to this Bill.
- Release of Funds:
All amounts appropriated under this Act shall be made from the Federal Capital Territory Administration Statutory Revenue Fund only for the purposes specified in the schedule to this Act.
- Payment of Revenue into the Statutory Account:
(i) All revenues accruing to the Federal Capital Territory Administration, including the Statutory Revenue distribution shall be paid into the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s Statutory Revenue Account.
(ii) No monies shall be withdrawn from the Account mentioned in section 3(1) above without appropriation by the National Assembly.
- Waiver not to incur expenditure
Where, due to revenue shortfall, amounts appropriated under this Act cannot be funded, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory shall seek from the National Assembly a waiver not to incur such expenditure. - Short title:
This Bill may be cited as the Federal Capital Territory Supplementary Statutory Appropriation Bill 2024.
Schedule:
PART A – Recurrent Non –Debt Expenditure
2024 Supplementary
Federal Capital Territory First Line Charge
(1) Federal Capital Territory Administration
Personnel Costs 0
Overhead Costs 15,000,000,000
Sub-Total 15,000,000,000
(2) Health & Human Services Secretariat
Personnel Costs 0
Overhead Costs 100,000,000
Sub-Total 100,000,000
(3) Youth Department
Personnel Costs 0
Overhead Costs 11,000,000,000
Sub-Total 11,000,000,000
(4) FCT Water Board
Personnel Costs 0
Overhead Costs 2,100,000,000
Sub-Total 2,100,000,000
(5) Abuja Environmental Protection Board
Personnel Costs 0
Overhead Costs 2,900,000,000
Sub-Total 2,900,000,000
General Summary
Total Personnel 0
Total Overhead 31,100,000,000
Total Recurrent 31,100,000,000
PART B – Capital Expenditure
2024 Supplementary
(1) Engineering Services, FCDA 110,400,000,000
(2) Public Building, FCDA 41,000,000,000
(3) Resettlement and Compensation Department 2,500,000,000
(4) Facilities Maintenance and Management Department 20,000,000,000
(5) Satellite Towns Development Department 83,000,000,000
Total Capital 256,900,000,000
Grand Total Recurrent and Capital 288,000,000,000
Synopsis of the report:
Hon. Aliyu Betara stated that the Bill was a referral from the House as a result of the request from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The committee he stated sat within themselves as well as with their counterparts from the Senate and harmonized their decisions in line with the relevant rules. Hon. Betara further revealed that the requirements were to take care of much needed infrastructural developments within the Federal Capital Territory and urged Honorable Members to support it.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted and approved: 1-5
HOUSE IN PLENARY:
The House reverted to plenary and adopted the report of the Committee on Supply following a motion by Hon. Olumide Osoba and seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
Hon. Olumide Osoba moved a motion for the House to suspend its relevant rules to enable it take the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
BILL:
- FCT Supplementary Statutory Appropriations Bill, 2024 (HB.1726)-Third reading. The Bill was voted on, read for the third time and passed.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas Chaired:
- A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education Dengi–Kanam, Plateau State, to Provide Full-Time Courses, Teaching Instruction and Training in Technology, Applied Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities and Management and for Related Matters (HB. 35) – Committee of the Whole – 25/7/2023
Synopsis of the report:
Hon. Yusuf Gagdi stated that the Bill was passed by the 9th Assembly but was not transmitted early enough to the President, and hence did not receive Presidential assent. He further stated that the former College of Education has been upgraded to accommodate the requests and requirements of the establishment Bill. He called on Honorable Members to support it.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-23
HOUSE IN PLENARY:
The House reverted to plenary and adopted the report of the Committee of the Whole following a motion by Hon. Olumide Osoba and seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
Hon. Olumide Osoba moved a motion for the House to adopt the votes and proceedings of the day and it was seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
House Adjournment:
The House at 13:10 PM adjourned plenary to Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 by 11:00 A.M following a motion for adjournment moved by Hon. Olumide Osoba and seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Sani Aliyu Madaki.
Courtesy: LightRay! Media and Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
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