The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presided.

After leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Thursday, January 19th, 2023

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PUBLIC PETITION

1. Rep. Idem Unyime laid a petition from a complainant in his constituency in Ukanafun/ Oruk Anam federal constituency of Akwa Ibom state concerning an abandoned road project pleading with the Federal government, the contractor and the Ministry of Works to see to the completion of the project.

The petition was referred to the House Committee on Public Petitions

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MATTER OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

1. Rep. Sada Solli moved a motion on the need for the Central Bank Governor to review the cash-swap policy, as well as for the need to extend the time limit for the implementation of the cashless regime and it was seconded by Rep. Ahmed Jaha.

Rep. Soli in leading the debate stated that the motion is aimed at easing the expected suffering Nigerians, especially those in the rural areas will definitely go through if the deadline is not extended. He stated that the currency stability of Nigerians may be in jeopardy if the necessary measures are not put in place before the cash swap/cashless policy is enforced, especially in the rural areas where most Nigerians live, work and trade. Rep. Soli wondered why the Central Bank remains adamant on the deadline even though the National Assembly, masses and other critical stakeholders have continued to call for the extension of the timeline till adequate measures are put in place. He noted that the world over, such policies are phased and not forced. He called on the CBN to review the deadline for the enforcement of the cash swap policy to a further year and that the cashless policy implementation should also be extended, and that President Muhammadu Buhari should intervene in the matter.

Rep. Ahmed Jaha in contributing to the debate commended the Central Bank for taking proactive measures in his constituency by taking new notes to swap old notes. He however lamented that the new notes taken were not in any way near the percentage of old notes available for swapping. He lamented the extreme poverty in the Northeastern region, especially in his constituency in Borno state as a result of the insurgency, and because the Boko haram insurgency has dissipated banks operations in that region for a while.

The Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila while praising the intention of the CBN, called for more measures to be put in place to ease the hardship it would put on Nigerians if the policy is enforced as it is. He called for a review and an easing of the policy so that new notes can run alongside the old notes until the old ones are totally phased out.
Rep. Gbajabiamila further called for an interface between the banks and the CBN on the availability of the new notes to phase out the old ones.

In line with this, Rep. Obinna Chidoka proposed an amendment to the prayer of the motion to reduce the proposed extension of the timeframe from one year to six months.

Rep. Ahmed Jaha also proposed an amendment to have the banks meet with an Ad-Hoc Committee under the leadership of the House leader on Wednesday, January 25th 2023 to determine the push for the timeline extension. It was then determined that the Ad-Hoc Committee should meet with the banks and the CBN on different days to get the views of all parties.

The membership of the Ad-Hoc Committee to be chaired by the House leader, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa was announced.

The motion was voted on and adopted as amended.

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PRESENTATION OF BILLS

1. Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ezira, Anambra State (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2170) (Rep. Okwudili Ezewankwo) – First Reading.
2. University of Chartered Institute of Administrators and Registrars Etc. (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2171) (Rep. Muhammad Ali Wudil) – First Reading.
3. Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2172) (Rep. Alex Egbona) – First Reading.
4. Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2023 (HB.2173) (Rep. Gideon Gwani) – First Reading.

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PRESENTATION OF REPORT

Committee on Commerce:
Rep. Femi Fakeye:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Commerce on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Act, 2011 to among other things streamline the Membership of the Governing Board to strengthen the Council to discharge effective Regulatory responsibilities on Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1817) (Referred: 5/4/2022).

The report was laid following a motion by Rep. Femi Fakeye and seconded by Rep. Abdullahi Halims.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

BILLS

1. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Teaching Hospital, Makurdi, Benue State and Provide for Composition, Administration and Functions of the Management Board; and for Related Matters (HB.1889) – Third Reading.

Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ifeanyi Momah.

The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.

2. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Institute of Industrial Research for Development of Micro, Small, Medium and Large Industries aimed at rapid Industrialization and Socio-Economic Development of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 55) – Third Reading.

Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ifeanyi Momah.

The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.

3. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Environment, Nanka, Anambra State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1168) – Third Reading.

Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ifeanyi Momah.

The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.

4. A Bill for an Act Establish Federal College of Education, Jengre, 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. 2106) – Third Reading.

Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ifeanyi Momah.

The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.

5. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, Ogun State as a Training Institution for the Development of Medicine and Medical Sciences, make Comprehensive Provision for the Management and Administration of the University; and for Related Matters (HB. 1484) – Third Reading.

Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ifeanyi Momah.

The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.

6. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State; and for Related Matters (HB.1133) – Third Reading.

Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ifeanyi Momah.

The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.

7. A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Centre for Women Development Act, Cap. N15, Laws of the Federation, 2004 to Enhance the Functions of the Centre and Rename the Centre after Maryam Babangida, and for Related Matters (HB. 1147) – Third Reading.

Debate
Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa moved for the Third reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ifeanyi Momah.

The Bill was voted on, read the third time and passed.

8. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Cap. F40, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 1713) (Rep. Sergius Oseasochie Ogun) – Second Reading.

Debate
Rep. Sergius Ogun moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ganiyu Johnson.

The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Finance.

9. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Agriculture, Ukanafun, Akwa Ibom State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1335) (Rep. Unyime Josiah Idem) – Second Reading.

Debate
Rep. Unyime Idem moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Munir Ahmed.

The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions.

10. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act, and Establish Federal Medical Centre, Daura, Kastina State; and for Related Matters (HB.2145) (Rep. Fatuhu Muhammed) – Second Reading.

Second reading of the Bill stepped down by leave of the House

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MOTIONS

11. Need to Complete the IVO Dam Project in Ebonyi and Enugu States:
    Rep. Makwe Livinus Makwe:

The House:

Notes that in 2014, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources contracted the construction of Ivo Dam at the confluence of Ivo and Ikeh rivers border of Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State and Aninri Local Government Area, Enugu State to Messrs Anbeez Services Nigeria Limited;

Also notes that while Mpu and Okpanku communities of Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State are downstream of the dam, Ngwogwo, Amaokwe, Okue and Amaeke communities of Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area are on the upstream side;

Aware that the Federal Government specifically embarked on the construction of the Dam project for irrigation farming, fishery and electricity generation in the interest of communities in Ebonyi and Enugu States who are predominantly agrarian farmers to encourage the cultivation of edible and industrial crops, food processing, and agro-allied businesses and marketing of farm products;

Also aware that though the construction of the Dam has attained an advanced stage, the project was abandoned on account of lack of funds, resulting in the impounding of water at the upstream side, especially during the rainy seasons;

Concerned that the abandonment of the project without the spillway in place, farmlands and rural settlements in the upstream communities of Ngwogwo, Amaokwe, Okue and Amaeke communities are inundated and sacked by the flood. Until the abandonment of the project, these communities have never been flooded and sacked by water since the ages;

Also concerned that with the abandonment of the Dam embankment Project without the spillway, over 40,000 acres of arable farmlands and rural settlements have remained permanently flooded, given that during the rainy seasons, the embankment itself aggravates the flood, which gets higher and spreads to inland communities with great velocity, thus, sacking the rural dwellers, destroying farmlands and rendering over 10,000 families homeless with no source of income, given that farming is their main source of livelihood;

Worried that since the abandonment of the project, the flood has become a menace and death trap to the hapless farmers, especially during the rainy season, as they resort to using improvised canoes to access their far away farmlands and in the process gets drowned;

Also worried on November 15, 2020 Mrs Udu Ajah got drowned and Mr Roland Ajah Orji and Mr Ivoke Ajah Victor lost their lives to the flood on 8 December 2020, while returning from their distant farms, using a locally made canoe. Similarly, on December, 20, 2020, Mr Cletus Okorie died in the same dam flood, more scores of death were recorded between 2020 and 2022;

Observes that the affected communities have written severally to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to come to their aid but to no avail, NEMA personnel visited the site on few occasions, to access the situation and later made deliveries of relief materials, only Mpu and Okpanku Communities in Enugu State benefited, while Ngwogwo, Amaokwe, Okue and Amaeke communities of Ivo Local Government Area in Ebonyi State were worst affected and neglected;

Cognizant of the need for the Federal Government to urgently review the circumstances surrounding the non-completion of the Ivo Dam project as envisaged and prevent disasters and loss of lives and properties;

Resolves to:

(i) Urge the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately intervene in the predicament of Ngwogwo, Amaokwe, Okue and Amaeke Communities of Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State and provide relief materials, shelter and alternative means of livelihood, pending the completion of the Ivo Dam;

(ii) mandate the Committee on Water Resources to interface with the Ministry of Water Resources to audit the Ivo Dam project contract performance and to complete the project in earnest and as a matter of urgent national importance;

(iii) also mandate the Committees on Water Resources and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to ensure compliance.

Debate
Rep. Livinus Makwe moved the motion on the need to complete the IVO Dam project in Ebonyi and Enugu states and it was seconded by Rep. Shettima Ali.

The motion was voted on and adopted.

12. Need to Commence Rehabilitation of Malondo, Garin Baka, Ngaski to Warah Road in Ngaski/Shanga/Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State:
    Rep. Yusuf Tanko Sununu:

The House:

Notes that the Malondo, Garin Baka, Ngaski to Warah Road, is an important means of land transportation networks which aids the movement of humans and goods and enhances service delivery in the country;

Also notes that Malondo to Warah roads provides a shortcut to the southwest and serves as a link to Mokwa town in Niger state;

Aware that the Malondo to Warah road is the major route used by vehicles, and heavy trucks for the conveyance of agricultural produce especially rice for which Kebbi State is famous;

Also aware that the road is about 70 kilometres, the transit time is about 5 hours and more than that during the rainy season;

Further aware that the Kebbi state government had rehabilitated the road twice, but due to heavy trunks plying the road, the road is currently in deplorable condition;

Cognizant that the Federal Executive Council exploring Executive Order 007 of 2019 (Roads Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme) approved the sum of Twenty-Eight Billion, Three Hundred and Forty-Five Million Naira in October 2021 for rehabilitation of the road through the Mainstream Energy Solutions;

Also cognizant of the negative impact of the deplorable state of the road on the economy, security, and free movement of persons and the fact that the contractor is yet to be mobilized to the site;

Resolved to:

(i) urge the Federal Ministries of Finance, Works and Housing, Federal Inland Revenue Services and Mainstream Energy Solutions to complete all the necessary paperwork and compel the contractor to immediately commence Rehabilitation of Malondo, Garin Baka, Ngaski to Warah Road in Ngaski/Shanga/Yauri Federal Constituency of Kebbi State;

(ii) mandate the Committees on Finance, Works and Housing to ensure compliance.

Debate
Rep. Tanko Sununu moved the motion on the need to commence rehabilitation of Malondo, Garin Baka, Ngaski to Warah road in Ngaski/Shanga/Yauri federal constituency of Kebbi state and it was seconded by Rep. Mohammed Alkali.

The motion was voted on and adopted.

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The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila approved the Votes and Proceedings of the day.

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Adjournment:
The House at 13:01 adjourned plenary to Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 by 11:00 A.M following a motion for adjournment moved by the Leader of the House, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Rep. Peter Akpatason.

Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
[25/01, 18:27] +234 805 132 2844: Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presiding.

After leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Deputy Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

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MATTER OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

1. Rep. Leke Abejide moved a motion on the urgent need for Nigerian National Petroleum LCorporation Ltd (NNPCL) and other regulators in the petroleum industry to bring an immediate end to the lingering fuel scarcity across the country and it was seconded by Rep. Unyime Idem.

Rep. Abejide in leading the debate wondered why fuel scarcity persists when all requirements for the availability of petrol have been met by both the legislative and executive arms of government. He expressed worry at the huge hardship that is sure to be suffered by Nigerians in terms of day-to-day transportation of people, goods and services if the scarcity does not cease. He called on the NNPCL to fish out saboteurs that may be behind the persistent fuel scarcity. Rep. Abejide also called for a meeting between the leadership of the House and critical stakeholders of the petroleum sector and that the relevant Committees of the House should ensure compliance.

The motion was voted on and adopted.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. The Ad-Hoc Committee to be chaired by the House leader, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa saddled with the task of interfacing with banks and the CBN on the deadline for cash-swap and cashless policy is to hold its meeting today at the conference room 301 by 3:00 Pm
2. Membership of the Conference Committee of the House to liaise with the Senate to iron out areas of differences on the National Center for Women Development Bill was announced and it is to be Chaired by Rep. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.

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PRESENTATION OF BILL

Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill, 2023 (HB.2175) (Rep. Johnson Johnny Egwakhide Oghuma and Rep. Samuel Ifeanyi Onuigbo) – First Reading.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

BILLS

1. A Bill for an Act to provide for Establishment of Federal University of Gusau, Zamfara State; and for Related Matters (HB. 2150) (Senate) – Second Reading.

Debate
Rep. Sada Soli moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ahmed Jaha.

Rep. Soli in leading the debate stated that the Bill was forwarded to the House for concurrence from the Senate and that members should support it in the spirit of unity as the Senate must have done its due diligence. The institution is already in existence and only needs legal backing.

The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the Committee of the Whole

2. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, Etc.) Act, Cap.N143, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB.2131) (Rep. Ganniyu Abiodun Johnson) – Second Reading.

Debate
Rep. Ganiyu Johnson moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Abdullahi Halims.

The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Health Institutions.

3. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Fire Service Act, Cap. F Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 1616) (Rep. Unyim Idem) – Second Reading. Debate
   Rep. Unyime Idem moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Olododo Cook.

The Bill was voted on, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Interior.

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MOTIONS

4. Passage of Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bills, 2023:
   Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase​​ Rep. Alhassan Ado Garba Doguwa​ Rep. Tahir M. Mohammed
   Rep. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu​ Rep. Peter Ohio Zojeh Akpatason ​Rep. Onyejeocha Nkeiruka Rep. Toby Okechukwu​​ Rep. Gwani Gideon Lucas​​ Rep. A. A. Abdel-Majid
   Rep. John Dyegh​​ Rep. Haruna Mshelia​​​ Rep. Dukku Aishatu Jibril
   Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata ​Rep. Shiddi Usman Danjuma​​ Rep. Galadima Zakariyau M. Rep. Tajudeen Abbas​​ Rep. Ali Wudil Muhammad​​ Rep. Mwadkwon Simon Davou
   Rep. Jega Muhammed Umar ​Rep. Bello Asuku Joseph​​ Rep. Nkem-Abonta Uzoma
   Rep. Abubakar Yunusa Ahmad Rep. Igariwey Iduma Enwo​​ Rep. Asadu Patrick Oziokoja Rep. Gimba Zainab​​ Rep. Luke Onofiok Akpan ​​Rep. Soli Sada​​
   Rep. Mohammed Shehu Koko​ Rep. Komsol Alphonsus Longgap​ Rep. Alhassan Rurum Kabiru​ Rep. Sani N. Zangon Daura​ Rep. Balarabe Abdullahi Salame​ Rep. Abubakar Yerima Idris Rep. Muda Lawal Umar​​ Rep. Kwewum Rimamnde Shawulu ​ Rep. Beni Lar​​
   Rep. O. Ogunlola Omowumi ​Rep. A. Babajimi Benson ​​Rep. Isiaka Ibrahim Ayokunle
   Rep. Adeogun Adejoro ​​Rep. Fakeye J. Olufemi ​​Rep. Dahiru Abubakar Sarki
   Rep. Laori Kwamoti Bitrus ​Rep. Ibrahim Khadija Bukar Abba​ Rep. Suleiman Aminu​​
   Rep. Usman Ahmed Liman​ Rep. Ahmed Shehu​​​ Rep. Ofumelu Vincent Ekene
   Rep. Elezieanya I. Onyechere​ Rep. Onuh Onyeche Blessing​​ Rep. Asuquo Daniel Effiong​ Rep. Igbakpa Ben Rollands​ Rep . Afe Oberuakpefe Anthony​ Rep. Ogun Sergious Oseasochie Rep. Peter Owolabi​​ Rep. Chukwuegbo Ofor Gregory​ Rep. Lawal Kolawole Wasiu Rep. Ali Abdullahi Ibrahim​Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago​ Rep. Usman Sokodabo Hassan Rep. Bio Omar Mohammed​ Rep. Onanuga Adewunmi Oriyomi​ Rep. Oluga Taiwo Olukemi Rep. Akande-Sadipe Tolulope​ Rep. Olatubosun Olajide Boladale​Rep. Boma Goodhead​ Rep. Chinda Kingsley​​ Rep. Miriam Onuah Odinaka​​ Rep. Lynda Chuba Ikpeazu Rep. Auwal Jatau Mohammed​ Rep. Agbedi Fredrick Y.​​​

The House:

Notes that Section 9 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) provides that an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution can be passed only when it is supported by 2/3 majority of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and approved by the 24 State Houses of Assembly;

Recalls that 68 (Sixty-Eight) Bills seeking to alter provisions of the Constitution were presented at the floor of the House of Representatives and the Senate on Wednesday, 23 February 2022 for passage;

Also recalls that the House of Representatives and the Senate approved 44 (Forty-Four) of the Bills without differences and were transmitted to the State Houses of Assembly for their resolutions on 27 March 2022;

Acknowledges that twenty-seven Houses of Assembly – Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kogi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun Rivers and Yobe have forwarded their resolutions on the Bills (attached are details of Status of Resolutions of State Houses of Assembly on the Constitution (Fifth) Alteration Bills);

Convinced that the under-listed 35 Constitution Alteration Bills have satisfied the provisions of Section 9 (2) of the Constitution, for passage into law, having been approved by not less than 24 State Houses of Assembly;

(a) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 3–(Change of Names of Afikpo North and Afikpo South Local Government Areas (Ebonyi State);
(b) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 4–Change of Name of Kunchi Local Government Area (Kano State);
(c) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 5–Change of Names of Egbado North and Egbado South Local Government Areas (Ogun State);
(d) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 7–Correction of the name of Atigbo Local Government Area (Oyo State);
(e) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 8–Correction of Name of Obia/Akpor Local Government Area (Rivers State);
(f) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 9–Financial autonomy of State legislatures and State Judiciary;
(g) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 10–Enforcement of Legislative Summon;
(h) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 11–Inauguration of Members-Elect;
(i) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 21–Deletion of reference in the Constitution to the provisions of the Criminal Code, Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Act, Criminal Procedure Code or Evidence Act;
(j) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 22–Provision for Intervening Events in the Computation of Time for the Determination of Pre-Election Petitions, Election Petitions and Appeals therefrom;
(k) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 24–Expansion of the Interpretation of Judicial Office;
(l) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 25–Appointment of Secretary of the National Judicial Council;
(m) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 29–Devolution of Powers (Airports);
(n) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 30–Devolution of Powers (Fingerprints, identification and criminal records);
(o) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 31–Devolution of Powers (Correctional Services);
(p) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 32–Devolution of Powers (Railways);
(q) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 33–Devolution of Powers (National Grid System);
(r) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 39–Power to enforce compliance of remittance of Accruals into the Federation Account and Review of Revenue Allocation Formula;
(s) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No.40–Independence of Certain bodies;
(t) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No.41–Removal of Transitional Law-making Powers of the Executive;
(u) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 43–Domestication of Treaties;
(v) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 44–Timeline for the Presentation of Appropriation Bills;
(w) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 45–Timeframe for the Submission of the Names of Ministerial or Commissioner Nominees;
(x) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No.48–Power to summon the President and Governors;
(y) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 49–Authorization of Expenditure;
(z) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 50–Replacement of the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation with the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federal Government;
(aa) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 51–Creation of the Office of Accountant-General of the Federal Government;
(ab) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 53–Separation of the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and of the State from the office of the Minister or Commissioner for Justice;
(ac) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 54–State of the Nation and State of the State Address;
(ad) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 55–Composition of Members of the Council of State;
(ae) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 57–Restriction on Formation of Political Parties;
(af) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 62–Correction in the Definition of the Boundary of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja;
(ag) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 63–Fundamental Human Rights;
(ah) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 65–Food Security;
(ai) Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bill No. 66–Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

Resolves to:

(i) direct the Clerk to the National Assembly to transmit the 35 Bills that have so far met the requirement of the provisions of Section 9(2) of the Constitution to Mr. President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation for assent in line with the provisions of the Acts Authentication Act; and

(ii) urge the following State Houses of Assembly Gombe, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kwara, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, and Zamfara; that are yet to forward their resolution on the Bills to do so in fulfillment of their Constitutionally imposed legislative obligation to the Constitution amendment process.

Debate
Rep. Abubakar Fulata moved the motion on Passage of Constitution (Fifth Alteration) Bills, 2023 and it was seconded by Rep. Sani Bala.

The motion was voted on and adopted.

5. Discharge of Committees on Referrals on Bills, Pursuant to Order Eighteen, Rule 3(g) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives:
   Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:

The House:

Notes that the following Bills were respectively read a Second time and referred to Committees for legislative actions:

S/N

Title

Committee

1. 
   Federal Medical Centre, Saminaka, Kaduna State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB.1776)

Health Institutions

2. 
   Nigeria Food Safety and Hygiene Surveillance Corps (Establishment) Bill, 2020 (HB.813)

Healthcare Services

3. 
   Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2022 (HB.1904)

Health Institutions

4. 
   National Rice Production, Processing and Research Institute, Igbemo, Ekiti State (Establishment) Bill, 2022
   (HB. 1905)

Agricultural Colleges and Institutions

Aware that the Committees are yet to present reports on the Bills, contrary to the provisions of Order Eighteen, Rule 3 (g) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives, to wit:

“Any matter referred to any Committee shall be treated within 30 days, otherwise the Committee shall stand discharged after 60 days and the matter committed to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.”

Resolves to:

Discharge the above-mentioned Committees from the Bills referred to them and commit same to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.

Debate
Rep. Abubakar Fulata moved the motion on the discharge of committees on referrals on Bills, pursuant to Order Eighteen, Rule 3(g) of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives and it was seconded by Rep. Onofiok Luke.

The motion was voted on and adopted.

6. Re-committal of Bill:
   Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:

The House:

Recalls that the Federal Medical Centre, Owutu Edda, Ebonyi State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 was passed by the National Assembly and transmitted to the President for assent;

Observes that some fundamental issues which require fresh legislative action emerged after critical analysis of the Bill, hence, re-committal of the Bill to address the issues;

Resolves to:

Rescind its decision on the Bill as passed and commit same to the Committee of the Whole for reconsideration.

Debate
Rep. Abubakar Fulata moved the motion on re-committal of Bills and it was seconded by Rep. Bitrus Laori.

The motion was voted on and adopted.

7. Extra–Judicial Killings and Kidnapping Activities in Jos and its Environs:
   Rep. Muhammad Adam Alkali:

The House:

Notes the reported cases of extra-judicial killings of innocent Nigerians by security operatives, on the 21 September 2022, 16 Year Usman Bala was shot dead, while two others were injured by a Police Officer attached to the Division C of the Nigeria Police Force Jos, Plateau State;

Also notes that on 4 December 2022, security operatives allegedly shot and killed one Magaji Ahmad, a Keke NAPEP rider of Dutse Uku Area of Jos for exceeding the approved operations hours imposed by the State Government;

Aware of a report by the Vanguard Newspapers of December 11, 2022, where the corpse of one Ruth Musa Pastor was found around a car wash in Farin Gada area, Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, similarly, on 7 September 2022, a 14 years Maryam Danliti Usman was found dead in Babale Community of Jos-North Local Government Area with her private parts cut off;

Worried that if stringent security measures are not taken to safeguard the lives of the citizens in compliance with Chapter 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) particularly Section 14 (2)(b) which states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government; it might constitute a threat to national security;

Resolves to:

(i) observe a minute silence as a mark of respect to the deceased persons killed in Jos, Plateau State;

(ii) urge the Chief of Defence Staff, the Director General of State Security Service and the Inspector General of Police to direct “Operation Save Heaven” to initiate a coordinated Joint Security Operation with other Security Agencies to flush out criminals within the system to save the lives of innocent Nigerians and avoid reoccurrences;

(iii) mandate the Committees on Police Affairs, Interior, Defence and National Security to investigate the cases of extra-judicial killings in Jos and environs and report back within six (6) weeks for further legislative action.

Debate
Rep. Muhammad Alkali moved the motion on the extra-judicial killings and kidnapping activities in Jos and its environs and it was seconded by Rep. Ahmed Munir.

The motion was voted on and adopted.

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CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase chaired:

8. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act, 2017; and for Related Matters (HB.2149) (Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno) – Committee of the Whole: 19/1/2023.

Synopsis of the report:
The Bill is aimed at ensuring the right designation of classification of members from Honorable to Representatives is attained.

Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-4

9. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Education Numan, Adamawa State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1799) (Senate) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole: 23/3/2022.

Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-31

10. A Bill for an Act to Establish Gum Arabic Research Institute, Maiduguri, Borno State; and for Related Matters (HB.2168) (Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno) – Committee of the Whole: 19/1/2023.

Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-12

11. A Bill for an Ac to Establish National Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science; and for Related Matters (HB. 16) – Committee of the Whole: 3/3/2022.

Consideration of the report stepped down for further legislative action

12. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Court of Appeal Act, 2013 to, among other things, increase the number of Justices of the Court from ninety to one hundred and ten, provide for the integration of Virtual Court Proceedings; and for Related Matters (HBs. 299 and 2115) – Committee of the Whole:22 /12/2022.

Consideration of the report stepped down for further legislative action

13. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act and Establish Federal Medical Centre, Igboora, Oyo; and for Related Matters (HB. 347) – Committee of the Whole: 18/1/2023.

Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3

14. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Federal Medical Centres Act and Establish Federal Medical Centre, Ufuma, Anambra State; and for Related Matters (HB.1373) – Committee of the Whole: 18/1/2023.

Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks the establishment of the medical centre for the health interest and benefits of Nigerians living in the region

Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-3

15. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Capital Territory Signage and Advertisement Agency as the Regulatory Body for Outdoor Structures used for Signage and Advertisement to Protect the Environment from Potential adverse impacts that may arise from Signage and Outdoor Advertisement and Visual Blights; and for Related Matters (HB. 1232) – Committee of the Whole: 20/9/2022.

Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks to ensure sanity in the outdoor advertising and signage industry in the FCT, it is proactive and members are enjoined to support it.

Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-29

16. Committee on Healthcare Services:
    Rep. Tanko Sununu:
    “That the House do resume consideration of the Report of the Committee on Healthcare Services on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, Cap. C34, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and make Comprehensive Provisions for the Prohibition and Control of Counterfeit Medical Products, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods; and for Related Matters (HB.1666) and approve the Recommendations therein” (Adjourned consideration: 19/1/2023).

Consideration of report stepped down by leave of the House

17. Committee on Human Rights:
    Rep. John Dyegh:
    “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Human Rights on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, No. 4 of 2015 to include the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and Social Development in its Governing Board, review the mode of appointing the Director General of the Agency, to strengthen the Act by reviewing the offences and penalty Provisions; and for Related Matters (HB. 2102) and approve the Recommendations therein” – (Laid: 19/1/2023).

Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks to amend the Act to help curb the menace of trafficking in persons. It also seeks to strengthen the powers of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and its leadership in carrying out its duties

Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1-24

18. Committee on Commerce:
    Rep. Femi Fakeye:
    “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Commerce on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria Act, 2011 to among other things streamline the Membership of the Governing Board to strengthen the Council to discharge effective Regulatory responsibilities on Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1817) and approve the Recommendations therein” (Laid: 23/1/2023).

Synopsis of the report:
The Bill seeks to bring to the fore the operating conditions of the agency to ensure appropriate accounting and bring it to par with international standards. Members are urged to support it

Summary of voting:
Clauses voted on and approved: 1, 2…

Further consideration of the report was stepped down for further legislative action on the report

19. Committee on Public Petitions:
    Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso.
    “That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Koko Ama Community, Port Harcourt, Rivers State against the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG) on the criminal neglect and pauperization of Koko Ama Ancient Kingdom and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 10/3/2021).

(i) that Koko Ama Community is and deserved to be accorded recognition by the Respondent as a “host community”;

(ii) that all the rights, privileges and incidences of being so recognized be accorded the petitioner by the Respondent without further ado.

Synopsis of the report:
The report is a result of the complaint by the community against the NLNG for being denied the benefits of a host community despite their many petitions.

The Chair sought to know the response of the NLNG to these allegations to which Rep. Jerry Alaogboaso ascertained that the Committee liaised with the NLNG. The Chair now wondered why the response of the NLNG was not captured in the report.

Further consideration of the report was then stepped down for further legislative consultations

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HOUSE IN PLENARY
The House reverted to plenary and adopted the report of the Committee of the Whole following a motion by Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and seconded by Rep. Peter Akpatason

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Adjournment:
The House at 13:44 adjourned plenary to Thursday, January 26th, 2023 by 11:00 following a motion for adjournment moved by the Leader of the House, Rep. Alhassan Ado-Doguwa and seconded by Rep. Chinyere Igwe

Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.