Nigeria National Assembly: Plenary proceedings, House of Reps, Tues, Feb 18th, 2025
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
After the recitation of the First stanza of the National Anthem, the National Pledge and opening prayer, the Speaker approved the second votes and proceedings of Thursday, February 13th, 2025.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- There will be a Public Hearing on the Tax Reform Bills on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 by 10:00 at the temporary Chambers of the House. Some Honourable Members who also Chair House Caucuses have been incorporated into the membership of the Committee to handle the Public Hearing: the House Committee on Finance. Some other Members were also randomly picked and incorporated.
- Inauguration of National Assembly Mosque Management Committee on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 by 14:00 at the Speaker’s Conference Room: 301
PETITIONS:
- Hon. Nwogu Matthew laid a petition on behalf of some complainants against the Federal Ministry of Aviation, the Minister of Aviation as well as the Federal Housing and Urban Development Authority on alleged non payment of compensation in respect of their land taken over for federal government development.
- Hon. Patrick Umoh laid a petition on behalf of a complainant against IPPIS on alleged non-release of her new wage arrears.
The 2 petitions were referred to the House Committee on Public.
MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE:
- Hon. Abdullahi Halims moved a motion on the urgent need for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore suppressed 6 State Assembly constituencies in Kogi state and it was seconded by Hon. Suleiman Danladi. Hon. Halims in leading the debate stated that the affected State constituencies were suppressed during an INEC exercise and despite the Court judgement in favor of the complainants which also ordered for the restoration of the State constituencies, INEC has still not complied. He called on the House Committee on Electoral Matters as well as that on Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary as well as that on Electoral Matters.
- Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi moved a motion on the urgent need for government’s intervention to combat the production and distribution of fake and expired drugs in Nigeria and it was seconded by Hon. Hussaini Jalo. Hon. Ezechi in leading the debate stated that the recent and shocking discovery of a factory producing fake, expired and counterfeit drugs for distribution in Abia state is a case of high threat to public safety. He stated that this undermines the healthcare system as it leads to treatment failure, body resistance to the drugs and loss of lives. Hon. Ezechi called on NAFDAC and other relevant agencies to carry out widespread public awareness campaigns.
They are to also strengthen their monitoring and enforcement mechanisms for the public health safety of Nigerians. He urged the Federal Government to immediately, through the National Pharmaceutical Council and other relevant agencies tackle the menace head on. He also called for stiffer penalties for those found culpable in such practices and that the relevant Committees of the House should ensure compliance.
Hon. Adedayo Olumuyiwa proposed an amendment to make the House Committee on NAFDAC the lead Committee in the referral. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on NAFDAC, Health Services as well as that on Drugs and Narcotics.
- Hon. Inuwa Garba moved a motion on the urgent need to beef up security in communities in Gombe state and it was seconded by Hon. Mohammed Shehu. Hon. Garba in leading the debate stressed the urgent need for the beefing up of security personnel especially after the gruesome murder of a Christian cleric, this he stated could have ignited a religious crisis, had the situation not been properly managed. He stated that these types of abductions and murders have become a reoccurring decimal leaving residents of the communities living in fear, instability and uncertainty.
Hon. Garba stated that if proactive measures are not swiftly employed to curb the menace, there may be a break down of law and order in the state. He therefore called on the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence as well as that on Police Affairs to liaise with the relevant security authorities in order to investigate the root of the crisis and proffer solutions. He further called for the deployment of more security personnel to the region. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence as well as that on Police Affairs.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS:
- Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.1904) (Hon. Uduak Alphonsus Odudoh) – First Reading.
- Federal University of Tropical Medicine, Irrua, Edo State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.1925) (Hon. Marcus I. Onobun) – First Reading.
- Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.1994) (Hon. Muktar Tolani Shagaya) – First Reading
- Penal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.1995) (Hon. Muktar Tolani Shagaya) – First Reading.
- Council for the Regulation of Travel and Tour Management Companies of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2008) (Hon. Daniel Asama Ago) – First Reading.
- Chartered Institute for Tourism and Hospitality of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2009) (Hon. Daniel Asama Ago) – First Reading.
- Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2011) (Hon. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu) – First Reading.
- Free Childbirth and Medicare for Children 0–12 Years Bill, 2025 (HB.2012) (Hon. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu) – First Reading.
- Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma Federal University of Agriculture and Solid Minerals, Jalingo (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2076) (Hon. Sadiq Abbas Tafida) – First Reading.
- Federal Vocational and Skill Centre, Okurike (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2077) (Hon. Emil Leke Inyang) – First Reading.
- Federal Colleges of Agricultural Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.1805) (Hon. Marcus I. Onobun) – First Reading.
- Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025 (SB.393) (Senate) – First Reading.
- Federal University of Mining and Geosciences, (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (SB.12) (Senate) – First Reading.
- Federal University of Entrepreneur and Business Management, Ekinrin, Adde, Kogi State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2088) (Hon. James Faleke) – First Reading.
- Federal University of Health Sciences, Dawakin Tofa (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2086) (Hon. Abdulkakir Tijjani Jobe) – First Reading.
- Federal University of Livestock and Development Studies, Tofa, Kano State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2087) (Hon. Abdulkakir Tijjani Jobe) – First Reading.
- Federal University of Medical Labouratory Science and Technology, Jos (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2089) (Hon. Daniel Asama Ango) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS:
- Committee on Health Institutions:
Hon. Patrick Umoh:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Amend Federal Medical Centres Act and Establish Federal Medical Centre, Saki, Oyo State for the Provision of Tertiary Healthcare Services, Medical Education and for Related Matters (HB.1356)” (Referred: 30/10/2024).
The report was laid following a motion by Hon. Patrick Umoh and seconded by Hon. Adebayo Olumuyiwa.
- Committee on Health Institutions:
Hon. Patrick Umoh:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Health Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 to Establish Federal Medical Centre, Achi, Enugu State and for Related Matters (HB.1220)” (Referred: 18/7/2024).
The report was laid following a motion by Hon. Patrick Umoh and seconded by Hon. Adebayo Olumuyiwa.
ORDERS OF THE DAY:
BILLS:
- A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of the National Assembly Infrastructure and Property Agency to take over the Operation, Management, Development, Maintenance and Preservation of the National Assembly Complex and all Properties of the National Assembly anywhere in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 2072) (Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Hon. Daniel Amos and Hon. Daniel Asama Ago) – Second Reading.
Debate:
Hon. Daniel Ago moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Solomon Wombo. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Works.
- A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Provide for Establishment of an Electoral Offences Tribunal and ensure that all electoral matters are determined before swearing in of the Elected Office Holders and for Related Matters (HB.1290) (Hon. Bamidele Salam) – Second Reading.
Second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House.
- A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, Cap. F Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Education (Special), Port Harcourt, Rivers State and for Related Matters (HB.835) (Hon. Blessing Chigeru Amadi) – Second Reading.
Debate:
Hon. Blessing Amadi moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Etteh Ikpong. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Federal Colleges of Education.
- A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Technology, Rimi, Kastina State and make Comprehensive Provisions for its Due Management and Administration and for Related Matters (HB.1800) (Hon. Murtala Usman Banye) – Second Reading.
Debate:
Hon. Murtala Banye moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Shehu Bala. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on University Education.
- A Bill for an Act to Amend the Army Colour (Prohibition of Use) Act, and for Related Matters (HB. 975) (Hon. Uduak Alphonsus Odudoh) – Second Reading.
Debate:
Hon. Uduak Odudoh moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Emerengwa Sunday. Hon. Uduak in leading the debate stated that the colors of the Nigerian Army is sacred and should not be used by civilians or persons seeking to impersonate Army personnel in the bid to evade prosecution. He expressed sadness at the way that these sacred colors has been used by criminal elements to perpetrate mayhem on civilians contrary to the Nigerian Constitution. Hon. Uduak stated that the Amendment Bill seeks to prohibit the use of Army colors not just on clothing, but also on vehicles, speed boats, aircrafts and drones. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Army.
MOTIONS:
- A National Call to Halt Homicidal and Femicidal Acts in Nigeria:
Hon. Awaji-Inombek D. Abiante Hon. Faleke James Abiodun
Hon. Ogah Amobi Godwin Hon. Manu Soro Mansur.
The House:
Notes that the right to life is a fundamental human right guaranteed by the Constitution while homicide cases including murder, manslaughter, and other violent crimes leading to the termination of life have been on the rise across the country, provoking public demand for justice;
Also notes that Femicide, the intentional killing of women and girls due to their gender, has become a significant concern, with several reported cases in recent years;
Disturbed by the following tragic cases:
(i) February 2020: Patience Adibe was killed by her boyfriend in Benin after a brief argument;
(ii) May 2020: Vera Uwaila Omozuwa, a 100 Level Microbiology Student of the University of Benin, was raped and murdered in a church, Collins Ujegbulem, one of the suspects, claimed that a woman paid them to kill her for ritual purposes;
(iii) June 2020: Barakat Bello, an 18 years old Student in Ibadan, was raped and stabbed to death;
(iv) September 2020: 11 years old Favour Okechukwu was gang-raped and killed by four men in Lagos;
(v) April 2021: Iniobong Umoren, a fresh graduate, was raped and murdered by a man posing as a job interviewer in Uyo;
(vi) December 2021: Hanifa Abubakar, a 5 years old girl, was kidnapped, poisoned, and murdered by her school proprietor in Kano;
(vii) February 2022: Fashion designer Bamise Ayanwole was murdered after boarding a BRT Bus in Lagos;
(viii) April 2022: Ifeanyi Njoku killed his girlfriend for money rituals;
(ix) July 2022: Eunice Chioma Igweike was abducted, killed, and butchered by human parts dealers;
(x) July 2023: Benjamin Best murdered his girlfriend, Augusta Osedion, a 300 Level Student at the University of Port Harcourt;
(xi) August 2023: Oghenefejiro Regha was killed by her boyfriend for ritual purposes;
(xii) October 2023: Okoligwe Damian Chinemere killed Justina Otuene Nkang, a fellow student at the University of Port Harcourt;
(xiii) May 2024: Elisha was arrested for killing his lover, Edima, in a ritual murder;
(xiv) June 2024: Glory Adekolure was raped and killed in Benin;
(xv) August 2024: Fatai Mogaji stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death, while Mojisola Awesu was murdered in a hotel;
(xvi) September 2024: Jeremiah Samson killed Abigail Damilola, a University Student, and buried her body;
(xvii) January 2025: the recent killing of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Corps Member, in Nasarawa State is a continuation of the trend; and
(xviii) alarmed by the killing of Chioma Nwana, who was set ablaze by her husband in Anambra after a heated argument.
Distraught by the delays in the prosecution of homicide cases, which have caused prolonged pre-trial detentions which is overcrowding the correctional facilities, and loss of crucial evidence, eroding public faith in the judicial system.
Concerned that the slow and ineffective justice system allows perpetrators to gain media attention while trials for serious crimes like homicide are prolonged, an example is the case of Chidinma Ojukwu, under trial for the murder of Usifo Ataga, continues to gain publicity, and the notorious kidnapper Evans, facing trial for murder, has been awarded scholarship;
Aware that the National Judicial Council (NJC) is responsible for overseeing the Judiciary and improving the efficiency of the judicial process;
Convinced that establishing Special Divisions within existing courts with exclusive jurisdiction over homicide and related cases will expedite justice, reduce backlogs, and restore public confidence in the legal system;
Also convinced that ethical enlightenment through public awareness campaigns focusing on instilling ethical values and respect for human life and the integration of emotional intelligence programs to help young people develop non-violent problem solving skills, could help curb this menace.
Resolves to:
(i) urge the National Judicial Council to facilitate the designation of special Divisions within existing Courts at all levels to expeditiously handle homicide, femicide and related cases;
(ii) also urge relevant law enforcement agencies to prioritize homicide investigations and ensure thorough prosecution of offenders;
(iii) further urge religious organizations, the National Orientation Agency, and other advocacy groups to initiate public awareness campaigns focusing on instilling ethical values and respect for human life, and to promote programs that educate young people on the dangers of ritual killings, murder, and manslaughter;
(iv) mandate the Committees on Judiciary and Human Rights to liaise with the NJC and other relevant stakeholders to monitor the implementation of this resolution and report progress within a stipulated timeframe.
Debate:
Hon. Awaji-Inombek D. Abiante moved the motion on a National call to halt homicidal and femicidal acts in Nigeria and it was seconded by Hon. Ahmed Idris. Hon. Abiante in leading the debate called the listed cases as long and dangerous trend that should be nipped as it has gotten too far. He expressed sadness at the fact that killings and dismemberment of people has become regular in society.
Hon. Billy Osawaru in contributing to the debate stated that the trend which started slowly, has now assumed a dangerous trend. He called on the agencies in charge of the investigations and enforcement of penalties to double up their efforts to save the Nigerian society from being marooned by the perpetrators of these evil acts, to boost the Nigerian confidence in the Justice system. Hon. Osawaru also called for public awareness of Nigerians by the relevant Orientation agencies to help each other when there seems to be a threat to individuals instead of standing by and recording the act without trying to save the victims.
Hon. Yusuf Gagdi called on religious leaders in Nigeria to create more awareness on the need to shun such acts in society instead of criticizing one another. He stated that the standard of morality is gradually being eroded in society.
Hon. Muktar Shagaya stressed the need for society to act decisively to ensure such perpetrators are made to pay the full weight of the Law as a deterrent to others.
Hon. Abubakar Hakeem called for the full weight of justice to be taken on those found guilty for people to have confidence in the Judiciary.
Hon. Bamidele Salam stated that there is the need for security awareness education for pupils right from the primary school level. He also called for the enforcement of rules guiding security in the hospitality industry so that people can be identified when they engage in such acts from hotels for temporary residence, before leaving.
Hon. Jesse Onuakalusi proposed an amendment to have the relevant House Committees to investigate the causes of the crimes and recommend to the House Committee on Judiciary for further action.
Hon. Eze Nwachukwu also proposed an amendment to prayer 3 of the motion calling for the incorporation of the Ministry of Women Affairs to also provide awareness and orientation to the women folk who are the main victims of these assaults and murders based on available statistics. He then called for the incorporation of the House Committee on Women Affairs to be among the referrals. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights as well as that on Women Affairs.
- Call on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Conduct Bye–Elections for Vacant Seats in the National and State Assemblies:
Hon. Jafaru Leko:
The House:
Notes that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), established pursuant to Section 153(f) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), is the sole body vested with the responsibility of conducting elections for the federal States, Federal Capital Territory and Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory;
Also notes that Sections 47 and 90 of the Constitution, (as amended), outlines the Establishment of the National Assembly and the State Houses of Assembly, ensuring the right of citizens to be represented in the federal and state legislative bodies;
Further notes that since 2023 general and subsequent elections, there have been instances of resignations, deaths, appointments, or appointments of former members of both the National and State Assemblies to executive positions;
Aware that section 68 of the Constitution provides for the cessation and vacation of seats of the National Assembly, whereas section 76(2) stresses the need for a bye-election to be conducted not later than one month after the vacancy occurs;
Also aware that upon the declaration of these seats as vacant, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is obligated, under the provisions of Section 76(2), to conduct bye-elections to fill the vacant positions and ensure proper representation of the affected constituencies;
Worried that Nigeria practices a constitutional democracy that the continued vacancy of these seats, without the holding of timely Bye-elections results in the disenfranchisement of the affected, citizens, which constitutes a violation of the constitutional principles of representation and deprives the electorates of their right to adequate representation;
Also worried that the delay in conducting the bye-elections for the vacant seats is a contravention of constitutional provision, a breach of the due process and denial of the affected constituencies’ proper representation;
Concerned that this Electoral inaction from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) violates the principles of democracy and representative governance, leaving citizens unrepresented, and also obstructs legislative activities, as Committees and Plenary Sessions lack full participation from duly elected members;
Also concerned that this Electoral inaction sets a dangerous precedent, where compliance with the Constitution and electoral laws become optional rather than mandatory;
Resolves to:
(i) mandate the Committee on Electoral Matters to investigate the issue of electoral inaction and invite the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide a detailed explanation of the reasons behind the delay and the steps taken to rectify the situation; and
(ii) also mandate the Committee on Legislative Compliance to ensure implementation and report within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
Debate:
Hon. Jafaru Leko moved the motion on a call the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct bye-elections for vacant seats in the National and State Assemblies and it was seconded by Hon. Umaru Jeremiah. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Electoral Matters.
- Need to Enhance Security Operations against Killings and Kidnapping by Bandit in Kafur/Malumfashi Federal Constituency:
Hon. Mohammed Aminu Ibrahim:
The House:
Notes the increase in banditry activities resulting in the killing and kidnapping of innocent citizens in Malumfashi/Kafur Federal Constituency of Katsina State;
Also notes that the incessant banditry in Malumfashi town, Marabar Kankara, Na Alma, and other villages in the Malumfashi Local Government Area, including Yari Bori, Gidan Kaura, Kuringafa, and other villages in the Kafur Local Government Area, has led to the displacement of most Communities and migration of influential and rich people due to fear of being kidnapped or killed by bandits;
Worried that the victims are mostly young women, children between three to four years, and the security personnel, a DPO of Kafur Local Government Area is still under admission in the Federal Medical Centre, Katsina after receiving gunshots from the bandits in one of their operations to rescue a community;
Also worried that the banditry activities have become a regular pattern in these Local Government Areas as a result of the limited presence of the Army in Malumfashi and Kafur which has encouraged criminal activities by bandits due to lack of Military presence;
Cognizant of the need to implement security measures and increase the number of Military Personnel to complement the efforts of the Police, Civil Watch Corps, and the Vigilante in the areas;
Resolves to:
(i) urge the Chief of Army Staff and Inspector General of Police to jointly launch a special operation to flush out the bandits in these areas and Katsina State in general;
(ii) also urge the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to expedite the deployment of more security personnel to tackle the Killings and Kidnapping by Bandit in Kafur/Malumfashi;
(iii) mandate the Committees on Army, Police, and National Security to ensure compliance.
Debate:
Hon. Mohammed Ibrahim moved the motion on the need to enhance security operations against killings and kidnapping by bandits in Kafur/Malumfashi federal constituency and it was seconded by Hon. Saidu Yusuf. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Army, Police Affairs as well as that on National Intelligence.
- Rescission of some items in the Recurrent, (Non–Debt) Expenditure in the 2025 Appropriations Act pursuant to Order Nine Rules 1(6) Of the Standing Orders, House Representatives:
Hon. Francis Waive:
The House:
Recalls that the 2025 Appropriations Bill was passed by the House and The Senate on Thursday 13 February, 2025;
Observes that at the point of cleaning and re-alignments the Joint Committee on Appropriations discovered some inadvertent errors in items passed by the House of Representatives and Senate;
Notes that while the overall figures of N54,990,165,355,396 (fifty-four trillion, nine hundred and ninety billion, one hundred and sixty-five million, three hundred and fifty-five thousand, three hundred and ninety-six Naira) statutory transfer of N3,645,761,358,925 (three trillion, six hundred and forty-five billion, seven hundred and sixty -one million, three hundred and fifty-eight thousand, nine hundred and twenty-five Naira) as well as Debt Service of N14,317,142,689,548 (fourteen trillion, three hundred and forty-eight Naira) remain the same as passed. The Recurrent (Non-Debt) expenditure initially N13,064,009,682,673 (Thirteen Trillion, Sixty-Four Billion, Nine Million, Six Hundred and Eighty-Two Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventy-Three Naira) was increased to N13,588,009,682,673 (thirteen trillion, five hundred and eighty-two thousand, six hundred and seventy-three Naira) only while the initial Capital of N23,963, 251,624,250 (Twenty-Three Trillion, Nine Hundred and Sixty-Three Billion, Two Hundred and Fifty-One Million, Six Hundred and Twenty-Four Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Naira) was reduced to N23,439,251,624,250 (twenty-three trillion, four hundred and thirty nine billion, two hundred and fifty-one million, six hundred and twenty-four thousand, two hundred and fifty Naira) only;
Aware that the Joint Committee on Appropriations had effected the corrections in the Appropriations Bill, and the Long Tittle to read thus:
A Bill for an Act to authorise the issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation the total sum of N54,990,165,355,396 (fifty-four trillion, nine hundred and ninety billion, one hundred and sixty-five million, three hundred and fifty-five thousand, three hundred and ninety-six Naira) only, of which N3,645,761,358,925 (three trillion, six hundred and forty-five billion, seven hundred and sixty-one million, three hundred and fifty-eight thousand, nine hundred and twenty-five Naira) only is for Statutory Transfers, N14,317,142,689,548 (fourteen trillion, three hundred and seventeen billion, one hundred and forty-two million, six hundred and eighty-nine thousand, five hundred and forty-eight Naira) only is for Debt Service, N13,588,009,682,673 (thirteen trillion, five hundred and eighty-eight billion, nine million, six hundred and eighty-two thousand, six hundred and seventy-three Naira) only is for Recurrent (Non-Debt) Expenditure while the sum of N23,439,251,624,250 (twenty-three trillion, four hundred and thirty-nine billion, two hundred and fifty-one million, six hundred and twenty-four thousand, two hundred and fifty Naira) only is for contribution to the Development Fund for Capital Expenditure for the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2025.
Resolves to:
rescind its decision on the affected items and recommit same to the Committee of Supply for reconsideration and passage;
Debate:
Hon. Francis Waive moved the motion on the recession of some items in the Recurrent, (Non–Debt) Expenditure in the 2025 Appropriations Act pursuant to Order Nine Rules 1(6) Of the Standing Orders, House Representatives and it was seconded by Hon. Bello Amabarura. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Supply.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE ON SUPPLY) Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen Chaired:
- A Bill for an Act to authorise the issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation the total sum of N54,990,165,355,396 (fifty-four trillion, nine hundred and ninety billion, one hundred and sixty-five million, three hundred and fifty-five thousand, three hundred and ninety-six Naira) only, of which N3,645,761,358,925 (three trillion, six hundred and forty-five billion, seven hundred and sixty-one million, three hundred and fifty-eight thousand, nine hundred and twenty-five Naira) only is for Statutory Transfers, N14,317,142,689,548 (fourteen trillion, three hundred and seventeen billion, one hundred and forty-two million, six hundred and eighty-nine thousand, five hundred and forty-eight Naira) only is for Debt Service, N13,588,009,682,673 (thirteen trillion, five hundred and eighty-eight billion, nine million, six hundred and eighty-two thousand, six hundred and seventy-three Naira) only is for Recurrent (Non-Debt) Expenditure while the sum of N23,439,251,624,250 (twenty-three trillion, four hundred and thirty-nine billion, two hundred and fifty-one million, six hundred and twenty-four thousand, two hundred and fifty Naira) only is for contribution to the Development Fund for Capital Expenditure for the year ending on the 31 December, 2025 ) (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency)– Committee of Supply
S/N Recurrent Figures As Passed Corrected Figures of the Bill
46 Ministry of Defence 2,510,067,693,333 2,491,067,693,333
54 Ministry of Police Affairs 1,225,847,747,148 1,224,847,747,148
98
Total Pension, Gratuity and Retirement Benefits: 950,017,441,338 1,444,017,441,338
Office of the Head of Civil Service (Civilian Pension) 30,667,797,818 46,614,759,908
Military Pensions and Gratuities (DMP) 252,611,233,424 383,966,663,210
NHIS – Military Retirees 2,349,913,660 3,571,846,330
DIA Civilian Staff Pension and Gratuities 3,575,679,988 5,434,999,446
Department of State Security 16,342,693,882 24,840,738,683
Nigeria Intelligence Agency 13,434,278,051 20,419,974,385 Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate 28,104,688,360 42,718,858,001
Police Pensions and Gratuities 6,878,461,954 10,455,196,504
Customs, Immigration and Prisons Pension Office 9,108,651,500 13,845,063,323
Universities Pension Including Arrears 6,785,221,751 10,313,472,286
Parastatals Pension and Railway Pensions 28,600,347,314 43,472,254,879
NELMCO 13,037,508,847 19,816,888,983
National Pension Commission (PENCOM) 529,438,135,227 804,740,911,178
Other Pensions 9,082,829,560 13,805,814,220
Capital Figures as Passed Corrected Figures of the Bill
177 Presidency 144,485,422,787 142,785,422,787
180 Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation 31,489,068,242 31,264,068,242
186 Ministry of Police Affairs 88,019,440,957 87,019,440,957
188 National Security Adviser 316,863,641,934 354,863,641,934
190 Secretary to the Government of the Federation 155,812,045,743 153,812,045,743
193 Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security 1,955,583,580,722 1,836,758,580,722
197 Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment 231,088,499,181 209,188,499,181
198 Federal ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology 1,201,151,859,526 1,066,701,859,526
199 Federal Ministry of Transportation 275,986,720,485 266,486,720,485
206 Federal Ministry of Works 2,044,698,093,503 2,002,198,093,503
210 Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation 578,398,497,644 548,198,497,644
217 Federal Ministry of Women Affairs 55,105,869,710 54,605,869,710
218 Federal Ministry of Education 953,931,558,706 944,631,558,706
219 Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare 1,154,228,785,538 1,048,828,785,538
220 Federal Ministry of Environment 86,628,766,906 84,128,766,906
222 Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation 291,547,553,780 289,547,553,780
Synopsis of the report:
Hon. Francis Waive stated that there were just a few errors that the joint Committee on Appropriations of the House and Senate made that needed to be corrected and that it will in no way affect the original total.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved:
46, 54, 98, 177, 180, 186, 188, 190, 193, 197, 198, 199, 206, 210, 217, 218, 219, 220, 222.
HOUSE IN PLENARY:
The House reverted to plenary and adopted the report of the Committee on Supply following a motion by Hon. Abdullahi Halims and seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
Hon. Abdullahi Halims moved a motion for the House to suspend its relevant rules in order to allow it take the third reading of the Appropriations Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
Debate:
Hon. Abdullahi Halims moved for the third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki. The Bill was voted on, read for the third time and passed.
Hon. Abdullahi Halims moved a motion for the House to suspend its relevant rules in order to allow it adopt the votes and proceedings of the day and it was seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
House Adjournment:
The House at 13:52 adjourned plenary to Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 by 11:00 A.M following a motion for adjournment moved by the Deputy Leader of the House, Hon. Abdullahi Halims and seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
Courtesy: LightRay! Media and the Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
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