Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu takes the official prayer & leads the chamber into today's proceedings.
Senator Tayo Alasoadura moves for the approval of votes and proceedings of 8th March 2017. Senator Abdul-aziz Nyako seconds.
*PETITIONS*
1. Senator Phillip Aduda cites order 43 (Personal Explanation) regarding a Youth Corper serving in Zamfara who was beaten and redeployed for punishing a student.
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu says that the issue should be investigated by the Committee on Youths and Sports to report back in 1 week.
2. Senator Dino Melaye cites order 42/45 and refers to the Front page of The Sun Newspaper which reads "Customs dares Nigerian Senate."
"The Nigerian Customs Service is operating under its own laws." "The comptroller general of the Nigerian customs should appear before the Nigerian Senate in his uniform. "-Senator Dino Melaye
Senators Solomon Adeola, Kabiru Marafa and Aliyu Wamakko reiterates that the Comptroller General Colonel Ahmed Ali should appear before the Senate.
"The customs must make an effort in securing the borders and Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan says Customs must make effort in securing the borders. "We should not act based on what the newspapers say, let's call for a proper dialogue with the Customs. Any Government official that is asked to face the Senate must do so within the stipulated time." - Senator Ahmed Lawan.
"Government officials must respect the rule of law, if they undermine the Senate they are indirectly undermining the president."
-Senator Emmanuel Bwacha
"It is painful if you buy a car, you are not a car dealer and they say your documents are fake and your car is impounded."
- Senator Atai Aidoko
"I support the motion, the advice of the senate must not be thrown into the dust"
-Senator Obina Ogba
"Customs official killed 2 men from my constituency, we must look into the activities of the Customs"
-Senator Lanre Tejuoso
Deputy Senate Ike Ekweremadu says we must also fight impunity alongside corruption and the comptroller of customs must appear before the Senate in his appropriate uniform on Wednesday 15th of March, 2017.
*PRESENTATION OF BILLS - FIRST READING*
1. Nigerian Postal Bill,2017 (SB. 437) By Senator Gbenga Ashafa.
2. Unclaimed Dividends Funds Bill, 2017 (SB. 195) By Senator Robert Boroffice.
3. Law Officers Bill, 2017 (SB. 269) By Senator John Enoh.
4. Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2017 (SB. 315)
By Senator Abdullahi Adamu.
5. Legal Practitioners Act CAP C11LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment ) Bill, 2017 (SB. 435) By Senator Godswill Akpabio.
6. Income Tax Holiday Bill, 2017 (SB. 319) By Senator Gbenga Ashafa.
7. Artisan Development Centre (Est, etc) Bill, 2017 (SB. 322) By Senator Stella Oduah
8. Sports University of Nigeria Abuja (Est.etc) Bill 2017 (SB. 393) By Senator Obinna Ogba.
9. Nigerian Police Act CAP P19 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2017 (SB. 413)
By Senator Ahmed Ogembe.
10. Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission Act CAP R7 LF (Amendment) Bill,2017 By Senator Francis Alimikhena
11. Federal College of Education Gumel (Est, etc) Bill, 2017 (SB. 418) By Senator Abubakar Gumel.
12. Nigeria Foreign Service Commission Bill, 2017 (SB. 422) By Senator Shehu Sani.
13. Arbitration and Conciliation Act CAP A18 LFN 2014 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2017 (SB. 427) By Senator Andy Uba.
14. Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation Act CAP 137 LFN 2004( Amendment) Bill, 2017 (SB. 428) By Senator Matthew Uroghide.
15. National Energy Bill, 2017 (SB. 431) By Senator Ibrahim Gobir.
16. Nigerian Police Development Fund (Est, etc) Bill, 2017 (SB. 433) By Senator Abu Ibrahim.
17. Federal Polytechnic Ukana (Est,etc) Bill, 2017 (SB. 434) By Senator Godswill Akpabio.
18. Private Detectives and Investigators (Licensing and Regulation) Bill, 2027 (SB. 436) By Senator Ike Ekweremadu.
19. Federal Medical Centres Bill, 2017 (SB. 434). By Senator Ali Wakili.
*PRESENTATION OF REPORT*
1. Report of the Committee on Sports on the Nigerian Football Association Act CA N110 LFN 2004, Bill, 2017 (SB. 154) By Senator Obinna Ogba is laid.
*CONSIDERATION OF REPORT*
1. Report in respect of a MOTION on the need to urgently flush out Boko Haram Insurgents Re-assembling in Taraba & halt ongoing genocide.
By Senator Kabiru Gaya .
"If we are selective In our intervention, we will be leaving a gap for other avenues of insurgencies."
"Intervention by the govt should be seen as a permanent step to eradicate the insurgency."
-Sen Shehu Sani
"We must pursue the culprits of this Insurgency so they don't settle into other areas"
-Sen. Godswill Akpabio.
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu thanks the Committee for doing a thorough job and urges them to conclude this within the time frame to stem this menace.
*CONSIDERATION OF BILLS - SECOND READING*
1. A Bill for an Act to prohibit Flaring of Natural Gas in Nigeria and for matters connected therewith, 2017 (SB. 337) By Senator Albert Bassey.
"This bill has taken into cognizance, experience from other countries like the U.S.A."
- Senator Albert Bassey.
"Companies flare gas at no cost, there must be an Act which guides gas flaring."
-Senator John Enoh.
This is a bill that has the capacity of correcting corruption in the oil and gas industry. Nigerian losses about 174 billion to gas flaring every year. We must look at the health and environmental impact of gas flaring."- Senator Melaye.
"No sensible business man will put up with Nigeria at the moment. There must be a penalty for gas flaring, companies shouldn't be allowed to violate our law."
-Senator Ben Murray Bruce.
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu says Nigeria is not short of supply on laws, our problem is implementation. Our greatest problem is the area of enforcing the law, we must do our work and allow the agencies involved to carry out their duties lawfully. This should be referred to the Committee on gas and to report back in 4 weeks.
2. A Bill for an Act to Amend the compulsory, free, Universal Basic Education Act 2004 to Enforce Quality, Compulsory Mandatory and free Education up to Senior Secondary Three or Equivalent. 2017 (SB.307)
By Senator Suleiman Adokwe.
"We must intervene on the condition of infrastructure and social welfare. We should intervene on all levels of Education to improve the overall quality."
-Senator Rose Ooko.
"We can have quality education from Primary to Secondary but what is the condition of infrastructures. We should bring back a teacher training college,to get a basic teaching ability"
-Senator Jonah Jang.
Deputy Senate President refers the bill to the Committee on Basic Education and to report back in 4 weeks.
3. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the factories Act & make Comprehensive Provisions for Occupational Safety & Health.(SB. 200)
By Senator Duro Faseyi
"A lot of workers are exposed to different hazards at their places of work" - Senator Duro Faseyi.
"I fully identify with this bill as it seeks to provide occupational safety. Absence of laws has exposed workers to hazard at work places. Companies employ Nigerians, and treat them in the most dehumanizing manner. We must give the companies a necessary parliamentary push to ensure occupational safety. - Senator Shehu Sani
Deputy Senate President says this bill should be referred to the Committee on Labour and productivity and to report back in 4 weeks.
4. A Bill for an Act to provide for the Periodic Revision of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria. 2017 (SB. 391).
By Senator David Umaru.
"This bill will provide a legal frame work to prevent contradictions & duplication of the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. This bill will ensure regular reviews and regulations of our law.
-Senator David Umaru.
Senator James Manager lends his voice by supporting the bill.
Deputy Senate President says that most of the laws end with the attorney general and never gets to the Senate, then refers the bill to the Committee on Judiciary & Legal matters and to report back in 4 weeks.
5. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Solid Minerals Development Bank charged with the responsibility for providing facilities and development for the Solid Mineral sector and other related matters,2017 (SB.56)
By Senator Tijani Kaura.
Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi supports the bill.
Deputy Senate President refers the bill to the Committee on Solid minerals and to report back in 4 weeks.
6. A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Emergency Powers Act,1966 & provide for the declaration of a State of Emergency 2017 (SB. 182) By Senator John Enoh
Senate Leader Ahmed Lawan says it's an important bill & supports the bill.
Deputy Senate President refers the bill to the Committee on Judiciary, Human right and Legal matters and report back in 4weeks.
*ADJOURNMENT*
Senate leader Ahmed Lawan moves that other items on the Order Paper be stepped down to another Legistlative day. Minority leader Godswill Akpabio seconds.
Senate Plenary is now adjourned to Tuesday 14th March, 2017.
*#GavelBangs*
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