Nigeria National Assembly: Plenary Proceedings, House of Reps, Wed, May 7th, 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 votes and proceedings of Tuesday, May 6th, 2025.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Adjustments have been made to the leadership of the House Committees on Environment, Public Petitions as well as that on Cooperational Integration in Africa.
- Communication from the Ministry of Police Affairs on the 2024 budget proposal of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund for the kind consideration and necessary action of the House of Representatives.
MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE:
- Hon. Mohammed Bio moved a motion on the need to save the people of some communities in Kwara state from bandits, kidnappers, terrorists and cultists and it was seconded by Hon. Tajudeen Abisodun. Hon. Bio in leading the debate stated that the normally peaceful communities have now become besieged by unknown bandits lodged in the forests bordering Niger state. This trend he stated has resulted into the wanton kidnappings, killings, destruction of properties and extortion from helpless civilians. Hon. Bio stated that people have began fleeing their homes, farms and businesses. He called on the Nigerian Army to redouble their efforts at combating the bandits and that a military post should be established within the region and that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs should provide relief to the victims. He also called on the House Committee on Army as well as that on Disaster Preparedness to ensure compliance. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Army as well as that on NEMA.
- Hon. Patrick Umoh moved a motion on the urgent need for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) as well as the Federal Ministry of Education to provide relief assistance to victims of rain storms in Ikot Ekpene of Akwa Ibom state and it was seconded by Hon. Kafilat Ogbara. Hon. Umoh in leading the debate stressed that the rainstorms destroyed many public buildings and utilities and disrupted many socioeconomic activities within the community. He called on NEMA to provide relief to the victims and that the Ministry of Education should ensure the rehabilitation of the destroyed schools. He further called on the House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Basic Education as well as that on Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Basic Education as well as that on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.
- Hon. Kabiru Yusuf moved a motion on the urgent need for intervention following the massacre of over 19 vigilantes as well as cattle rustling in a local government in Bauchi state and it was seconded by Hon. Mohammed Shehu. Hon. Kabiru in leading the debate expressed concern as these attacks have become rampant and are really violent. He stated that the bandits reside in neighboring forests and need to be flushed out. He called on the Inspector General of Police and the Chief of Army Staff to deploy a joint task force to the region and ensure the bandits are dislodged. He further called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), North East Development Commission as well as the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to provide relief to the victims and ensure the reconstruction of destroyed properties. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Army, Emergency Preparedness as well as that on Police Affairs.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
- National Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Studies (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2243) (Hon. Muktar Zakari Chawai) – First Reading.
- National Institute of Vocational and Technical Education, (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2245) (Hon. Muktar Zakari Chawai) – First Reading.
- Freedom of Information Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025(HB.2255) (Hon Oladebo Lanre Omoleye) – First Reading.
- Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2261) (Hon Oladebo Lanre Omoleye) – First Reading.
- National Cotton Production, Processing and Research Institute, Ingawa, Katsina State (Establishment) Bill, 2025(HB.2251) (Hon. Abubakar Yahaya Kusada) – First Reading.
- Desertification, Erosion, Flood and Ecological Control Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2252) (Hon. Abubakar Yahaya Kusada) – First Reading.
- National Agricultural Loan Management Regulatory Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2254) (Hon. Mohammed Dan Shehu Abba) – First Reading.
- National Health Fund (Establishment) Bill, 2025(HB.2271) (Hon Muhktar Zakari Chaiwai) – First Reading.
- Research Institute of Maritime Industrial Fisheries Resources, Aniocha, Delta State (Establishment) Bill, 2025(HB.2143) (Hon Okolie Ngozi Lawrence) – First Reading.
- Robbery and Firearms Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025(HB.2221) (Hon. Eze Nwachukwu Eze) – First Reading.
- Agricultural Science Education (Compulsory in Secondary Schools) Bill, 2025(HB.2222) (Hon. Alex Egbona) – First Reading.
- Nigerian Centre for Vaccine Research and Development, Ohaukwu, Ebonyi State (Establishment) Bill, 2025(HB.2223) (Hon. Eze Nwachukwu Eze) – First Reading.
- National Rice Production, Processing and Research Institute Ngbo, Ebonyi State (Establishment) Bill, 2025(HB.2224) (Hon. Eze Nwachukwu Eze) – First Reading.
- Nigerian Mineral Development Corporation (Establishment) Bill, 2025 (HB.2225) (Hon. Eze Nwachukwu Eze) – First Reading.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 (HB.2256) (Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai) – First Reading.
- Chartered Institute of Enterprise Risk Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2025(HB.2287) (Hon. Adamu Tanko) – First Reading.
- Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025(HB.2288) (Hon. Julius O. Ihonvbere) – First Reading.
PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
- Committee on Federal Colleges of Education:
Hon. Adamu Tanko:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Federal Colleges of Education on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, Cap. F8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for the Establishment of Federal College of Education, Ijesha, Lagos State and for Related Matters (HB.355)” (Referred:11/6/2024).
Presentation of the report stepped down by the leave of the House
- Committee on Federal Colleges of Education:
Hon. Adamu Tanko:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Federal Colleges of Education on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, Cap. F8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for the Establishment of Federal College of Education, Oyin Akoko, Ondo State and for Related Matters (HB. 1600) ” (Referred:8/10/2024).
Presentation of the report stepped down by the leave of the House
- Committee on Federal Colleges of Education:
Hon. Adamu Tanko:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Federal Colleges of Education on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, Cap. F8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Establish Federal College of Education, Suleja, Niger State and for Related Matters (HB.1803)” (Referred:11/12/2024).
Presentation of the report stepped down by the leave of the House
- Committee on Federal Colleges of Education:
Hon. Adamu Tanko:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Federal Colleges of Education on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, Cap. F8, Laws of the Federation of the Nigeria, 2004, to Provide for the Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical), Faskari, Kastina State and for Related Matters (HB. 1418)” (Referred:9/7/2024).
Presentation of the report stepped down by the leave of the House
- Committee on Federal Colleges of Education:
Hon. Adamu Tanko:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Federal Colleges of Education on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal College of Education Act, Cap. F8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Establish Federal College of Education (Technical) Ogute–Okpella, Edo State and for Related Matters (HB.912)” (Referred: 20/11/2024).
Presentation of the report stepped down by the leave of the House
ORDERS OF THE DAY
BILLS
- A Bill for an Act to Provide the Legal Framework for the Establishment of Training Institutions of the Nigeria Police Force and for Related Matters (SB.470) – (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Third Reading.
Debate
Hon. Julius Ihonbvere 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.
- A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Badagry, Lagos State and for Related Matters (HB. 1500) (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Third Reading.
Debate
Hon. Julius Ihonbvere 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.
- A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Universities Commission Act, Cap. N81 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to expressly give the Commission Power to Regulate the Condition of Service and Procedure for the engagement of Academic Staff (other than Non-Academic Staff Member) on Part Time basis or Visiting Lectureship and for Related Matters (HB.01) (Hon. Abbas Tajudeen and Hon. Bello Isah Ambarura) – Second Reading.
Debate
Hon. Bello Ambarura moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Abubakar Nalaraba. 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 Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Cap A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for the Establishment of Certain Specialized Colleges and for Related Matters (HB.1481) (Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – Second Reading.
Debate
Hon. Benjamin Kalu moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Unyime Idem. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions.
- A Bill for an Act to Establish National Eye Centre, Doma, for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye, Coordination of Research, Training of Specialist in Eye Diseases and other Supporting fields and for Related Matters (SB.193) (Senate) (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Second Reading.
Debate
Hon. Julius Ihonbvere moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Isiaka Ibrahim. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
- A Bill for an Act to Amend the Orthopaedic Hospitals Management Board Act Cap O10 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria,2004 to Provide for the Establishment of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Wamakko, Sokoto State and for Related Matters (HB.2127) (Hon. Ahmad Abdullahi Kalambaina) – Second Reading.
Debate
Hon. Abdullahi Kalambaina moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Garba Mohammed. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Specialty Healthcare.
- A Bill for an Act to Amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act, Cap. A12, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Establish Federal College of Fisheries Technology and Maritime Studies, Ngo, River State and for Related Matters (HB.2189) (Hon. Awaji-Inombek D. Abiante) – Second Reading.
Debate
Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Blessing Amadi. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Oceans and Fisheries.
- A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, Cap. F8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Provide for the Establishment of Federal College of Education (Technical) Ikom, Cross River State and for Related Matters (HB. 255) (Hon. Victor Abang) – Second Reading.
Debate
Hon. Victor Abang moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Daniel Asama. 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 the Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geosciences, Garaku to Provide Courses of Instruction, Training and Research in the Exploration and Exploitation of Minerals for National Development and for Related Matters (HB. 2010) (Hon. Jonathan Gwefi Gaza) – Second Reading.
Debate
Hon. Jonathan Gbefwi moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Hon. Ahmed Satomi. The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Solid Minerals Development
MOTIONS
- Investigation of Electricity Debts Owed by Security Agencies, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs):
Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda:
The House:
Notes that Security Agencies, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government have accumulated substantial debts to Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) across Nigeria;
Also notes that the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) reported a total outstanding debt of 144 billion naira, with Ministries, Departments and Agencies and the military owing 42 billion, naira;
Further notes that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is owed 47.1 billion, naira by eighty–six (86) MDAs, including significant amounts by prominent institutions such as the Presidential Villa, the Office of the National Security Adviser, and the Ministry of the Federal Capital Territory;
Aware that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s 2023 report indicates that Discos recorded a bill collection efficiency of 73.65%, receiving 1.07 trillion, naira from customers out of a total invoice of 1.4 trillion, naira leaving a shortfall of over 300 billion, naira;
Concerned that the continuous indebtedness of Security Agencies and MDAs to DISCOs adversely affects the operations of these companies, leading to inadequate maintenance and expansion of infrastructure, which in turn hampers the overall electricity supply to the populace;
Also concerned about the recent Lagos incidents where military personnel have reportedly attacked facilities and staff of DISCOs over power–related disputes;
Disturbed that on 14 March 2025, soldiers invaded EKEDC’s Injection Substation in Badagry at 1:00 am, attacking and abducting staff over a power outage, earlier, on 6 March 2025, personnel from the Nigerian Air Force Base in Ikeja stormed the headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), attacking staff and journalists after the company disconnected power to the base over unpaid electricity bills amounting to 4.34 billion, naira;
Cognizant of the need to ensure that Security Agencies and Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government are financially responsible to pay up its utility to prevent future indebtedness;
Resolves to:
(i) Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to:
(a) investigate the cause of accumulated electricity debts owed by Security Agencies and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to DISCOs;
(b) assess the impact of indebtedness on the operations of DISCOs and the implications on electricity supply in the country and examine the payment processes between DISCOs and government entities; and
(c) investigate the recent incidents involving the Ikeja military personnel and DISCOs, including the invasions of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) facilities, and recommend measures and strategies for the timely settlement of outstanding debts to prevent future occurrences, and report within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
Motion stepped down by leave of the House.
- Need to Investigate Activities of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja:
Hon. Gbefwi Jonathan Gaza Hon. Alex Egbona Hon. Lawan Shetima
Hon. Yahaya Suleiman Rachifa Hon. Dawodu Bashiru Ayinla:
The House:
Recall that the Federal Government in 2008, acting on the recommendation of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), established the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (FEDCAM) as a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health;
Notes that the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Act, Cap. M8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 provided the legal basis for the practice of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nigeria relating to the practice of Homeopathic Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Acupuncture, Osteopathy, and Chiropractic in Nigeria;
Aware that in 2018 the Federal Government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) created a Department of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) in the Federal Ministry of Health with the task of developing and integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine into the mainstream of the Nigerian Health Care Delivery System;
Acknowledges that the National Assembly passed the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Establishment) Act, 2021 as an unconventional institution for the pursuit of academic and professional knowledge in the field of complementary and alternative medicine in Nigeria;
Concerned that the College remains closed since October 16, 2010 following the shutdown of academic activities of the College by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for running degree programmes without the mandatory approvals and due process;
Disturbed that in 2011 the Federal Ministry of Health suspended the Management of the College and instituted an Interim Administrative Team to manage its affairs expending capital and overhead allocations amounting to hundreds of millions of naira for over 13 years and later in 2016 again appointed a staff of the College as Acting Head of Administration to ensure the day to day running of the college;
Worried by the allegations of unauthorized disbursement of funds, petitions and counter petitions to the financial crimes and anti-corruption agencies by staff of the College over financial impropriety by officials of the Ministry of Health and Management Staff of the College;
Also worried by the flagrant non-compliance with the provisions of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Act, 2021 and appointment of a Sole Administrator in breach of an Act of the National Assembly;
Further worried by the petitions and allegations of suspensions, non-payment of staff benefits and outright dismissal of some staff of the College by the Sole Administrator and employment of new staff without due process;
Desirous of the need to investigate the activities of the College, appointment of a Sole Administrator and non-compliance with the provisions of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Establishment) Act 2021;
Resolves to:
mandate the Committee on Specialty Healthcare to investigate the allegations of unauthorized disbursement and application of funds, closure of academic activities of the College by the National Universities Commission (NUC), continued non-functionality of the College and non-compliance with provisions of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Act, 2021.
Debate
Hon. Jonathan Gbefwi moved the motion on the need to investigate the activities of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja and it was seconded by Hon. Wale Ahmed. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Specialty Healthcare.
- Need to Subsidies the High Cost of Cancer Treatment in Nigeria:
Hon. Aderemi A. Oseni:
The House:
Notes that the responsibility of the government is to provide for the welfare of the citizens, which includes their health and well-being;
Also notes that cancer is a major public health challenge in Nigeria, with many patients unable to afford treatment due to the high cost;
Further notes that the scourge of cancer is fast spreading amongst Nigerians, with reports revealing that in 2020, about 125,000 people were diagnosed with cancer, the most common type of cancer is breast, prostate and cervical cancer;
Worried that the costs of Cancer treatment varies from tens of millions of naira (or thousands of dollars) to hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, depending on the type of cancer, stage of the disease, treatment methods, location, and individual health history;
Concerned that patients with cancer in Nigeria are facing financial difficulties due to the complex and expensive supply chain for cancer drugs and limited availability of radiation therapy machines leaving some with a view that cancer is an illness for the wealthy or a death sentence, but that is no longer the case, as both the poor and the rich in most cases are caught by the menace;
Disturbed that the rising burden of cancer is causing a shortage of funding for cancer control services, with public financing being considered the most appropriate, sustainable and equitable solution to fund that aspect of health care to ameliorate the suffering of patients with cancer;
Cognizant of the urgent need for government intervention to subsidize cancer treatment and drugs for indigent patients in Nigeria;
Resolves to:
(i) mandate the Committee on Healthcare Services to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and other relevant agencies to establish a mechanism for the Federal Government to provide subsidies for cancer treatment and related drugs to ameliorate the suffering of patients; and
(ii) also mandate the Committees on Healthcare Services and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance and report within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
Debate
Hon. Aderemi Oseni moved the motion on the need to subsidize the high cost of cancer treatment in Nigeria and it was seconded by Hon. Useni Jallo.
Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante proposed an amendment to urge the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health to provide more cancer treatment centers as well radiation therapy machines.
Hon. Miriam Onuoha also proposed an amendment to mandate the House Committee to Healthcare Services in collaboration with relevant Government Agencies to provide mechanisms for the Federal Government to provide cancer treatment drugs and screening centers to ensure early detection of cancer.
Hon. Ibrahim Isiaka further proposed an amendment calling on the House Committee on Healthcare Services to collaborate with relevant Government Agencies and ensure the Federal Government makes the screening for cancer free of charge. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Healthcare Services.
- Need to Investigate Allegations of Immorality and Sodomy in Nigerian Correctional Facilities:
Hon. Muhammad Bello Shehu
The House:
Notes that Nigerian correctional facilities were established to serve as centers for reformation and rehabilitation of inmates to ensure their reintegration into society as better citizens;
Disturbed at the allegation of sodomy and other forms of immorality perpetrated within some correctional centers in the Country, thereby defeating the aim of rehabilitating prison inmates;
Worried by the allegations made by a former inmate at Goron Dutse Correctional Facility, Kano State, Shehu Ado, in a radio interview currently trending in the social media, where he claimed that food items and other inducements are used to lure vulnerable inmates into homosexual activities, a practice that is widely condemned by Nigeria’s cultural, religious, and legal norms;
Disturbed that these allegations are not limited to the inmates but also implicate some officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service, thus raising serious ethical, legal, and human rights concerns;
Convinced that if these claims are not investigated and addressed, the nation risks fostering a cycle of abuse, trauma, and criminality within correctional institutions that is intended to promote discipline and reform;
Resolves to:
(i) urge the Nigeria Correctional Service to take necessary steps to identify and prosecute any Correctional Reformatory Personnel or inmates found culpable to prevent future occurrence; and
(ii) mandate the Committees on Reformatory Institutions, Justice, Interior and Police Affairs in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service, the National Human Rights Commission and Legal Aid Council to conduct an independent investigation into allegations of sodomy and sexual immorality in Nigerian correctional facilities in the Country particularly in Kano State and report within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
- Alleged Attempted Assassination of Dr. Saheed Abdullahi Mosadoluwa, His Family, and Workers at Harmony Garden and Estate Development Limited:
Hon. Clement Jimbo:
The House:
Notes an alleged attempted assassination of Dr. Saheed Abdullahi Mosadoluwa, along with his family and workers on March 2, 2025, at Harmony Garden and Estate Development Limited;
Aware that details surrounding the event are deeply alarming, according to reports, the incident that took place within the vicinity of the Nigerian Naval Base Epe, Lagos State, has further raised grave concern that demands immediate investigation and thorough action;
Concerned that this horrifying act raises serious questions about the involvement of state apparatus in actions that endanger the lives of innocent civilians;
Cognizant that the attempted assassination has left the victims in great fear for their safety, and the incident has caused great fear among citizens and stakeholders in the State;
Also notes that to uphold the integrity of the Nigerian Navy and restore public confidence in the security agencies, it is paramount that the matter be thoroughly investigated as the action undermines the rule of law and the rights of citizens to live in peace and security;
Cognizant of the need to stand firm against any attack on the safety and dignity of Nigerian citizens by ensuring justice is served and that similar incidents do not go unpunished;
Also cognizant of the need to investigate the alleged attempted assassination to uphold the rule of law and accountability in all arms of government, including the Nigerian Navy;
Resolves to:
(i) condemns the attempted assassination of Dr. Saheed Abdullahi Mosadoluwa, along with his family and workers and call for a transparent investigation, demands accountability for officers involved, and urge the Nigerian Navy to review its security protocols to prevent future occurrence; and
(ii) mandate the Committee on Navy to investigate the attempted assassination of Dr. Saheed Abdullahi Mosadoluwa, his family, and workers, and the alleged involvement of men of the Nigerian Navy, Naval Base, Epe and report its finding within four weeks for further legislative action.
Debate
Hon. Clement Jimbo moved the motion on the alleged attempted assassination of Dr. Saheed Abdullahi Mosadoluwa, his family and workers at Harmony Garden and Estate Development Limited and it was seconded by Hon. Danladi Aguye.
Hon. Abubakar Nalaraba proposed an amendment to incorporate the House Committee on Police Affairs, National Security and Intelligence to the prayers of the motion. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Navy, National Security as well as that on Police Affairs.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu Chaired:
- A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Merchant Shipping Act 2007 and Enact the Merchant Shipping Bill and for Related Matters (HB. 1592) – (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Committee of the Whole: 20/11/2024.
Consideration of the report deferred by leave of the House for further Legislative action.
- A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, 2022 to Provide for Establishment of the Federal Medical Centre, Dadin-Kowa, Kano State and for Related Matters (HB. 644) (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Committee of the Whole: 26/10/2023.
Synopsis of the report:
Hon. Julius Ihonbvere stated that the Bill seeks to make the medical center services more accessible for the health benefits of Nigerians.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
- A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Colleges of Education Act, Cap. F8, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to make Provision for Establishment of the Federal College of Education, Tudun Wada Dankadai, Kano State and for Related Matters (HB. 645) (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Owan Federal Constituency) – Committee of the Whole: 26/10/2023.
Synopsis of the report:
Hon. Julius Ihonbvere stated that the Bill seeks to ensure the provision of qualified and specialized teachers and instructions for the educational benefits of interested individuals.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3
- A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal University of Education, Numan Adamawa State and for Related Matters (HB. 936) – (Leader) (Hon. Julius Ihonvbere) Committee of the Whole: 19/3/2025.
Synopsis of the report:
Hon. Julius Ihonbvere stated that the Bill seeks to ensure provision of the educational services and benefits of the presence of the Federal University of Education, Numan, Adamawa state to the region for the good of interested Nigerians.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 13, 22, 25
- Committee on Science and Technology:
Hon. Zakariya Tijjani Zannah:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Science and Technology on a Bill for an Act to Establish National Science, Technology, Innovation and Research Council to Set National Priorities on Research, Innovation and Development, to Improve Economic Growth and Competitiveness that can Lead to the Development of New Products, Processes, and Services, to Address Social and Environmental Challenges, to Improve the Quality of Life of People, to Create New Jobs and Opportunities and to Advance Knowledge and Understanding of Innovations; and for Related Matters (HB. 727) (Laid: 17/12/2024)
Synopsis of the report:
Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante stated that the Bill seeks to expand the space for research and innovation, to create opportunities for new and advanced application of knowledge and results from such research and explore better strategies for sustainable technological development.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-33
- Committee on Public Procurement:
Hon. Unyime Idem.
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Procurement on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Act, 2007 to be in tandem with what obtains in the Procurement Professional Practice across the Globe and for Related Matters (HB.346) and approve recommendations therein” (Laid: 6/2/2025).
Synopsis of the report:
Hon. Idem Unyime stated that the Bill seeks to ensure that the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria is in tandem with what is obtainable in the sector globally. He urged Honorable Members to support it.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-18
HOUSE IN PLENARY:
The House reverted to plenary and adopted the report of the Committee of the Whole following a motion by Hon. Julius Ihonbvere and seconded by Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
House Adjournment:
The House at 13:02 adjourned plenary to Thursday, May 8th, 2025 by 11:00 A.M following a motion for adjournment moved by the Leader of the House, Hon. Julius Ihonbvere and seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Aliyu Madaki.
Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
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