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FOURTH REpUBLIC
8TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
SECOND SESSION
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HOUSE ()F REPRESENTATIVES
FEDERAU REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
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Tuesday, 14 June, 2016
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The House met at 11.14 a.rn. Mr Speaker read the Prayers.
. Votes and Proceedings
Mr Speaker announced that he had examined and approved the Votes and Proceedings of Thursday,
9 June, 2016.
The Votes and Proceedings was adopted by unanimous consent.
3.
Announcement
(a)
Visitors in the Gallery:
Mr Speaker recognized the presence of the following visitors:
(b)
(i)
Staff and Students of Total Child International Schools, Dutse Makaranta, Abuja; and
(ii)
Members of The Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Gwarimpa, Abuja.
Establishment of National Institute for Legislative Studies Liaison Office:
Mr Speaker announced the establishment of National Institute for Legislative Studies Liaison
office in Room 214, Senate Building, National Assembly Complex. He noted that the office
will assist Members in their legislative business.
4.
Petitions
Petitions from the following persons were presented and laid by Hon. Rita Orji (Ajeromillfelodun
/ Federal Constituency):
(i)
Olayinka Ibidapo and one other on behalf of Youth Coalition for Change on the allegations
of attempt to frustrate the indigenous Marine Companies and encourage money laundry by
certain interest groups in the oil and gas-sector;
(ii)
Kofi Bartels on his constant harassment by the Department of State Service and' the
confiscation of his international passport and residence permit card by the Nigerian
Immigration Service;
(iii)
Nkwere Charles Ekele on the termination of his appointment by the Federal Civil Service
Commission;
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(iv)
Ugwa Arinze Augustine on the termination of his appointment by the Federal Civil Service
Commission; and
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(v)
Ndukwu Ugochukwu & Co., on behalf of Structures and Projects Limited on the outstanding
rent owed by the National Assembly, on their property since 2012.
Petitions referred to the Committee on Public Petitions.
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Matters of Urgent Public Importance (Standing Order VIII, Rule 46)
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Death of two Former NatiOltal. Football Coaches=« Stephen Keshi and Chief Shuaibu
Amodu:
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Hon. Samuel I. Onuigbo (Ikw~anoIUmuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency)
introduced the matter and prated the House to:
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urgent public importance; and
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suspend Order VIII, Rules 46 (3) and49 to allow debate on the matter forthwith.
Question that the matter be considered. as one of urgent public importance -;- Agreed to.
Question that the House do suspend Order VIII, Rules 46 (3) and 49 to enable it debate the matter
forthwith - Agreed to.
The Death of Two Former National Football Coaches Amodu Shuaibu:
Stephen Kesili,
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The House:
Notes the sudden death of two fanner National football coaches withing a space of four days,
with Stephen Okechukwu Keshi dying on Tuesday, 7 June, 2016 while Alhaji Amodu
Shuaihu died on Saturday, 11 June, 2016, in Benin City, the Edo State capital, both were
aged 54 and 58 years respectively;
Also notes that Stephen Keshi and Mahmoad El--Gohary, an Egytian were the only Africans
who had won the Nations Cup both as players and coaches with Stephen Keshi winning it in
1994 as a player and in 2013 as a coach, he was also an international gaffer, having coached
Togo and Mali National teams;
Observes that Amodu was the National coach on four different occasions during which the
team won Bronze medals twice at the AFCON (African Cup of Nations) in Mail 2002 and
Angola 2010, he also qualified the Super Eagles on two occasions for the FIFA World Cup
Korea/Japan 2002 and South Africa 2010. Amodu was also the Nigerian Football Federation
Technical Adviser until his demise;
Aware that these two iconic Nigerians served the country meritoriously as coaches, and now
their demise is not only a huge loss to Nigeria and their families but to the International
Community as well and we can understand the pains both families and Nigerians are
currently going through;
Also aware that Nigerians and the international community as a whole have lost the
experiences of these patriots and heroes of football, whose services have been lost forever;
Worried by the information, that Amodu Shuaibu was being owed arrears of salaries running
into many months and was equally being owed by the Edo State Government, having worked
as the Director of the State Youth Football Development Agency, a position from which he
resigned only last year;
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Concerned th~t these iconic Nigerians who exercised leadership in football administration· and
impacted Pos~tively on the nation and the world in ways that their outstanding
accomplishmertts brought happiness to Nigerians even in the periods of economic and
political adversities died at a time like this when football as a sport enjoyed by Nigerians is
taking a nose dive;
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Mandate the Committee on Sports to liaise with the Nigerian Football Federation
(NFF) i to ensure immediate payment of the entitlements due to the families of
Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu as a conscious effort towards cushioning any
pains ~nd financial pressures on the families; and
urge t~e Federal Government to immortatlze these outstanding fnotball icons who
had served the country selflessly, so as to encourage the younger ones to always give
their best for the development of the country (Hon. Samuel I. Onuigbo __
Ikwua~o/Umuahia
North/South Federal Constituenrvv
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Question agreed to.
The House:
Noted the sudden death of two former National football coaches withing a space offour days,
with Stephen Okechukwu Keshi dying on Tuesday, 7 June, 2016 while Alhaji Amodu
Shuaibu died on Saturday, 11 June, 2016, in Benin City, the Edo State capital, both were
aged 54 and 58 years respectively;
Also noted that Stephen Keshi and Mahmoad EL-Gohary, an Egytian were the only Africans
who had won the Nations Cup both as players and coaches with Stephen Keshi winning it in
1994 as a player and in 2013 as a coach, he was also an international gaffer, having coached
Togo and Mali National teams;
Observed that Amodu was the National coach on four different occasions during which the
team won Bronze medals twice at the AFCON (African Cup of Nations) in Mail 2002 and
Angola 2010, he also qualified the Super Eagles on two occasions for the FIFA World Cup
Korea/Japan 200 and South Africa 2010. Amodu was also the Nigerian Football Federatior
Technical Adviser until his demise;
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Aware that these two iconic Nigerians served the country meritoriously as coaches, and now
their demise is not only a huge loss to Nigeria and their families but to the International
Community as, well and we can understand the pains both families and Nigerians are
currently going through;
Also aware that Nigerians and the international community as a whole have lost the
experiences of these patriots and heroes of football, whose services have been lost forever;
Worried by the information, that Amodu Shuaibu was being owed arrears of salaries running
into many months and was equally being owed by the Edo State Government, having worked
as the Director of the State Youth Football Development Agency, a position from which he
resigned only last year;
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Concerned that these iconic Nigerians who exercised leadership in football administration and
impacted positively on i the nation and the worid in ways that their outstanding
accomplishments brought happiness to Nigerians even in the periods of economic and
political adversities died at a time like this when football as a sport enjoyed by Nigerians is
taking a nose dive;
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Resolved to:
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Mandate the Committee on Sports to liaise with the Nigerian Football Federation
(NFF) to ensure. immediate payment of the entitlements due to the families of
Stephen Keshi arid Amodu Shuaibu as a conscious effort towards cushioning any
pains and financikl pressures on the families; and
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urge the Federal I Government to immortalize these outstanding football icons who
had served the country selflessly, so as to encourage the younger ones to always give
their best for the!development of the country (HR. 0112016).
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A minute silence was observed in honour the deceased.
Motion referred to the Committee on Sports.
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Need to Address Geometric Increase ill the Price of Fertilizer in the Country: ,
Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun
Dokun (Ogo-OluwaISurulere Federal Constituency) introduced
the matter and prayed the House to:
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consider and approve the matter as .one of urgent public importance; and
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suspend Order VIII, Rule 46 (3) andA9 to allow debate on the matter forthwith.
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Question that the matter be considered as one ojurg(!!,!t,public importance - Agreed to.
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Question that the House do suspend Order VIII, Rules 46 (~) and 49 to enable it debate the matter
forthwith - Agreed to,
Need to Urgently Address Geometric
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in the Country:
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Notes that fertilizer is one of the core agricultural inputs depended upon by farmers for an
increased yield globally.and Nigeria in particular;
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Also notes that the former administration changed the fate of fertilizer distribution in Nigeria, .
through the introduction of the Growth'Enhancement Scheme (GES) whereby each farmer
is on contact with the e-Wallet with the involvement ofthe organised private sector. The
policy based on results was adjudged to have brought a good measure of transparency in
accessing fertilizer through the elimination of middlemen;
Further notes that 'the success of the GES metamorphosed into greater output from the
agricultural sector as fertilizers were available and affordably sold for between N3,OOO and
N3,SOO only;
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and averting the looming famine, due to shortage of some essential agricultural products;
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Disturbed that the once available agricultural input which used to get to farmers directly at
an affordable price has become unavailable andunaffordable to the framers, in spite of its
necessity for the apticipated increase in agric yield as a catalyst in achieving a diversified
economy for Nigeria. This is to the extent that a 50 kg bag of UREIR fertilizer now goes for
around N7,800, while
that of N-P-K- 15-15-15 goes for around N9,000 only;
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Concern that, if this situation is-allowed without check, unavailability and unaffordability of
fertilizers can lead ito a very serious problem for the agricultural sector which has potential
for causing a serious macro~economic problem for our economy;
Resolves to:
Mandate the Committee on Agricultural Production and Services to undertake an
investigative oversight on this matter and report back to the House within four weeks (Hon.
Odebunmi Olusegun Dokun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).
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Amendment Proposed:
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Insert a new Prayer (ii) as fOllows:
"Call on the Federal Ministry of Finance to prioritize the release of funds to the Federal Ministry of
Agriculture to implement the growth enhancement scheme" (Hon. Mohammed Tahir Monguno _
MongunolMartelNganzai
Federal Constituency).
Question that the amendment be made -Agreed
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Question on the Motion as amended ~ Agreed ,to.
The House:
Noted that fertilizer is one of the core agricultural inputs depended upon by farmers for an
increased yield globally and Nigeria in particular;
.Also noted that the former administration changed the fate of fertilizer distribution in Nigeria,
through the introduction' of the Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) whereby each farmer
is on contact wlth the e-Wallet with the involvement of the organised private sector. The
policy based on results was 'adjudged to have brought a good measure of transparency in
accessing fertilizer through theelimlnation of middlemen;
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agricultural sector as fertilizers were available and affordably sold for between N3,OOO and
H3,500 only;.
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Aware of the importance of agriCUlture in the drive for, the diversification of OUreconomy
and averting the looming famine, due to shortage of some essential agriCUltural products;
Disturbed that the once available agricultural input which used to get to·farmers directly at
an affordaQle price has become unavailable and unaffordable to the framers, in spite of its
necessity for the anticipated increase in agric yield as a catalyst in achieving a' diversified
economy for Nigeria. This is'to the extent thata 50 kg bag of UREIR fertilizer now goes for
around N7,800,
while that of N-P-K- 15-15-15 goes for around N9,000 only;
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Concern that, if this situation .is allowed without check, unavailability and unaffordability of
fertilizers can lead to a very serious problem for the agricUltural sector which has potential
for causing a serious macro-economic problem forour economy;
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Mandate the Committee on Agricultural Production and Services to undertake an
invesl1g.:'l'tlve oversight on this matter and report back. to the House within four
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call on the, Federal Ministry of F\mmce to prioritize the release of funds to the
Federal M\nisH'~ of Agriculture to implement the growth enhancement scheme"
(I-IRo 02/2016).
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Motion referred to the Committe~ on Agricultural Production Services.
A mn for:;nn Ar:t'lrlg :?rr'JlIhl1: J([,'\t:it'h12 DtDmll:§th:o{non and Enforcement ~n ~igcria of the Avoidance
DIHlnle Taxation i\gnemcnt
hetY'I:een the FcdllOR"al Repubiic of Nigeria and the Kingdom of
Swei!~ll, and fOll"O!bH Rdated MBtttN§ (liB. 443)-:- Second Reading
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Order read; deferred bylc[!w
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of the House.
A l~m for m,t\c! t61l i'mtb0rh:~ :the Issue from the Statutory ,lt~venueFun~J!fJl1eNiger
Delta
nev£Jopment Cmnmlssim~ (NDDe), the Total sum of N260,064,OOO,OOO.00 (Two Hundred and
Sixty BUUnn Six!y-Fmar M~J!fim] Naira) only, of, whicht'tnesum
of N17,,560,518,930.00
(:~~)'{;'~~Qeen1.
Bi1'lkm, .iF»'Vc J1um~!r~{1and Sixty. Mmiq!~, Five iluudredand.
Eighteen Thousand,
Nin-e Hll.udred anftl Tlf,\!rty Naira) only, is for Pe:fsOllllCi' Costs, tllesumQf
N9,980,OOO,000.00
(Nine
Nine Hundred and Eighty MUlion Naira) only, is for Recurrent Expenditure, and
Ml,300~OOO,OOO,OO(One Billion, Three Hundred Million ~aira) only, is for Internal Capital
Expenditure while N231,224,OOO,OOO.OO(Two Hundred and Thirty-One Billion, Two Hundred
m~t'1 'J'''''ie~lty-F:j}\L~T
ThlilTIion N.rl~n't)only, us for Development Projects for the Service of the Niger
De't~ Development Commission for the Fiscal Year Ending on 31st December, 2016 (HB.635)
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Order deferred IJ)' leave of flu: /~{)use.
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A 13m for an Ad to Estahlishthe
National Council on Aging so as to Provide Social Welfare
Services for the Elderly and for Purposes of designing, DevelQpmental Programmes
and
activdties for.the Ad'Vancemcut of elderly PersonsinNigeriu.
and a Bill for an Act to Establish
1U~)employedYouth",.lEldcrly and IndigentSustainability
All()wances Trust Fund which will be .
YmH!cd with 30% orlthe.M011~Yaccruing froll,1 the, Communications, Services Tax andsuchFund
be Utilized and Managedforthe
Emergency need services 'of Nigerians among which are
[J-?l)'ment of stipends 10 the Unemployed,
Subsidizing Infant Drugs and Hypertension Drugs,
Diab~tics Drugs; and for Other Related Matters (lIBs 84 and 526) - Second Reading
Motion made and Question proposed,' "That a Bill for an Act to Establish. the 'National Council on
Aging so as to Pl:ovide Social. Welfare Services for the Elderly and f~r ;Purposes of designing
Developmental Programmes and activities for the Advancement of elderly Persons in Nigeria and a
Bill for an Act to Establish Unernployed Youths, Elderly.and Indigent Sustainability Allowances
Trust Fund which will ,lJC Funded with 3Q% of the MqlWY ac(;ruil1g~~om. the Communications
Services Tax and such Fund will be Utilized and Managed for the Emergency need services of
Nigerians among
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526) be now read
a Second Time'" (Han. Joan on)'g/1:aqc/~iMrakl}Or,y,4;'liOC:!1(l),Norf''!IA1);ilJcha SouthlOshimili
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Telecommunications.
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A Bill for an Act to Alter the COllstntUtiOllofthe FIf(~if:'m~
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of Nigerta, 199:; K(\j E~lihaeliC\1:
Political inclusion an? participation of Young People in Gevernanee in Nigeria; and for O~h"r
Related Matters (HB~556) - Secijmd ReadinlI
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Motion made and Que~tion proposed, "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal
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Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Enhance Political inclusionand participation of Young People un
Governance in Nigeria] and for Other Related Matters (HB.556)bc now read a Second Time'· (Holl.
Raphael Nnanna Igbokwe ~Ahiazu MfxeiseIEziniltittf:; Fedc[(a;cCom:ihmcm:y).
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Question that the Bill
Bill read the Second
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A Bill
Oll NligG;d~ [(D Regulate thePrafes;s,iemo,!'
Dietetics; 'and for Otller Related Matters "(Hll.547f - Second Reading -: ...
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Motion made and Que~tion proposed, "That a BiU foran.Act to Establish the Dietitians Council of
Nigeria to Regulatethe,Professio~ of Dietetics; and for Other K~du.1~dMatters (HB. 547) be now read
a Second Time" IHon. OdebullmiOlusegun Dokun - Ogo-OluwaISurulereFe4e,ral
Constituency).
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second
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Bill read the Second Time.
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A Bill for an Act to Establish the Electoral OtfencesTribullal
for the Purpose or try.ing
Electoral Offences; and .a Blll Joran Act ,to. Establish the Nigeriau Electoral Onc~lces
Commission charged with rthe Responsiblllty ·ofProhibitioll and Prosecution ,of EleCtoral
Offences;aud;for,OtherRelatcd
Matt,ers(HBs504 ancJ.~46) - Second Readillg
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Motion made and Question p"rQP-osed, "Thata'Uill for
'Act to Establish the Electoral Dffences
Tribunal fo~ the Purpose oftrying')?lec.toral Offence~; and a Bill foran Act to E.~t"blistl ,th'f'~igeria[l
~ieCtoral Offehtt!s' C<;munissib'ncharged with ..theResponSibjlity"ofProb{l?iJionan~Prosecutionof
Electoral Offences; and for Other Related Matters{RBs' 504aI~d546)benowt~ad Second t.im~~'
tHon. John Dyegh -GbokolTatka
Federal Constituency tm;Yf()flael},
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of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004(HB.
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Federal Constituency) .
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Debate.
Question that the Bill be read a Second Time - Agreed to.
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Bill read the Second Time.
Bill referred to the Committee on trommerce.
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Reconsideration of Outstanding Bills from the Preceding Assembly: Order XII, Rule 94
Chartered Institute of Capital Ma'rket Registrars Bill, 2015 (HB. 79):
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Motion made and Question proposed:
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Notes that pursuant tOoOrder XII, ~ule' 94 of the Standing Orders of the House, Bills passed. by the
preceding Assembly and forwarded to the Senate for concurrence for which no concurrence' was
made or negatived, or passed by the Senate and forwarded to the House for which no concurrence
was made or negatived or which were passed by the National Assembly and forwarded to the
President for assent but for which assent or withholding thereof was not communicated before the
end of the tenure of the Assembly j the House: may resolve that such Bills, upon being re-gazetted or
clean copies circulated, be re-considered in the Committee of the Whole without being commenced
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Also notes that the Chartered Institute of Capital Market Registrars Bili, 2015. was passed by the
preceding Assembly and forwarded to the President for assent but for which assent or withholding
thereof was not communicated before the end of the tenure of the last Assembly;
Aware that the Bill has been re-gazetted as HB. 79 a~d read the first time on ~~dnesday,
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November, 2015.
Resolves to:
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Commit the Bill to the Committee of the Whole for consideration
Ukwa EastlUkwa West Federal Consiit'uency).
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Agreed to.
Bill Committed to Committee l?f~he Whole, pursuant to Order XlI, 'Rule 94.
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Call on the National'Universities Coinmissio~ to Accredit the National Institute for Nigerian
Languages as a Degree Awarding Institution
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Notes that the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINL)"Aba, Abia State was established
in 2004 to promote the study and use of Nigerian languages and its establishment Act empowers it
to award degrees, diplomas and other certificates to persons who have satisfied the stipulated
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requirements;
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Aware that the, Institute has a well-equipped library.. officesa9d lectur~ halls, and boasts of five
Professors and numerous Doctors of Philosophy '(PhD) hoid~f~ I~S,p~ftotitsistMf; b'u(tip till now;
the Institute has not been duly recognized by the Natiomll·Uni~er~HiesICqmmissiol',(NU'C) and thus
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Concerned that the inability o~ the Institute to access funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund
(TETFUND) owing to its no~-degree awarding status is inhibiting the growth and development of
the institute;
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Resolves to:
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Urge the National Universities Commission (NUC) to give due recognition to the National
Institute for Nigerian !i-anguages as a degree awarding institution, and grant it autonomy to
access funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND); and
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mandate the Committ~e on Tertiary Education and Services to ensure compliance (Hon.
Solomon Adaelu ~ obrngWalOSisiomalUgUnagbO Federal Constituency and 1 other).
JJ.ebate.
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Leave out all the Prayers and insert a new Prayer as follows:
"Mandate the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services to look into the matter and report back
within a reasonable time" tHon: Aminu Shagari -- YabolShagari Federal Constituency).
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Question that the amendmentbe
made - Agree to.
Question on the Motion as amended - Agreed to.
The House:
Notedthat the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINL), Aba, Abia Statewas established
in 2004 to promote the study and use of Nigerian languages and its establishment Act empowers it
. to award degrees, diplomas and other certificates to persons who have satisfied the stipulated
requirements;
Aware that the Institute has a well-equipped library, offices and lecture halls, and boasts of five
Professors and numerous Doctors of Philosophy (PhD) holders as part of its staff,but up till now,
the Institute has not been duly recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and thus
operates' as a . non-degree awarding institution;
,
Concerned that the inability of the Institute to access funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund
(TETFUND)
the institute;
owing to its non-degree awarding status is inhibiting the growth and development of
,
,
Resolved to:
Mandate the. Committee on Tertiary Education and Services to look into the matter and report back
within a reasonable time (HR. 03/2016).
Motion referred to tne Committee on. Tertiary Education and Services.
15.
Need to·,Revisit tbe PoUcy,of,Renewalof the Nigerian Passport on a Five (5) Yearly Basis:
'. MOlion. maae and Questioll
proposed:
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The House:.
Recalls that before the introduction of theE-Passport,
the Nigerian passport had a 5 years validity
period, subject to revalidation for another 5 yearsonJy; indicating that Nigeria International Passport
.had life span of 10 years,
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Also recalls that the process of renewal of the old passport was very simple and efficient; as
required mere s\alUping,by an authorized lmmigratiun official, indicating a new expiration date;
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Convinced that the 10 years lifespan of the passport sits very well with international best pr2lcti ces'
because countries issue traveling visas which vary from 2 weeks to 10 years,
Coneemed that the Nigeria Immigration Service, for reason only known to it decided to limit
validity of the new Nigeria Passport to 5 years without any option of renewal, therefore,'instead
renewal of the passpor~ on expiration, a new one is to be issued;
I arbitrary change in policy is inflicting untold hardships and inc~onNenie:11cle
Also concerned that th~s
to Nigerians, at home land abroad;
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Wonders about the benefits of this change of policy, other than the selfish intentions of the
Immigration services ~ncrease its internally generated revenue profile and by extension increase
funds, it is permitted to offset its operational costs;
Aware that millions Of Nigeria who are residing in Countries where Nigeria passports cannot
procured due to absence of Nigeria Consular Office or Embassy, are stranded abroad because of
expiration of their passports;
Worried that the policy has compelled Nigerians who are frequent travelers to passport without
complimenting each other;
Resolves to:
Urge the minister of interior and the Nigerian Immigration Services to initiate measures aimed 'I
reverting to the 10 yeats lifespan policY for -the Nigerian International passport (Hon. Samsc
.otasuroo Olugbemi
+e-
Oluloye Federal Constituency).
Debate.
Amendment Proposed:
Leave out the Prayer and insert a new. Prayer .as follows:
"Mandate the Committee on Interior to mterface with the Nigerian Immigration Service withav.i
to easing the problems faced by Nigerians in the issuance, extension and renewal of Niger
.Passports" (HQIl. Nnanna lgbokwe»: Ahiazu MbaiselEziniilitte Federal Constituency).,
Question that the amendment be made - Agreed to.
Question on the Motion as .amended - Agreed to.
Thellouse:,
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Recalled that before the introduction of the E-Passport, the Nigerian passport had a 5 years val
period, subject to revalidation for. ano!herSy.a"" only;;irulicating that Nigerja; Intetnationai'Pa.,
had life span of 10 years,
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.Also recalled thatthe process of renewal olthe old passportw as ,yeryshnple,and,efflCient;
required mere stamping bY,an authorized Immigration official, indicating a' new expiration da
Convinced that the toveers lifespan of the passport sits very well with international best pra
becau,e c9un"ie.Mjlue,t~a~linil';v;~s,""I)i<:h;y':rYif,~m
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Concerned that the Nigeria lmrbigration Service, for reason only known to it decided to limit the
validity of the new Nigeria Passport to 5 years without any option of renewal, therefore, instead of
renewal of the passport on expiqanon. a new one is to be issued;
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Also concerned that thisarbitrar~
to Nigerians, at home and abroad;
change in policy is inflicting untold hardships and inconveniences
!
Wondered about the benefits of this change of policy, other than the selfish intentions of the Nigeria
Immigration services increase itsi internally generated revenue profile and by extension increase the
funds, it is permitted to offset it~ operational costs;
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Aware that millions of Nigeria tho are residing in Countries where Nigeria passports cannot be
procured due to absence of Nigeria Consular Office or Embassy, are stranded abroad because of the
expiration. of their passports;
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Worried that the policy has compelled Nigerians who are frequent travelers to passport without visa
complimenting each other;
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Resolved to:
Mandate the Committee on Interibrto interface with the Nigerdanlml11igration Service with a view
to easing the problems faced by' Nigerians in the issuance, extension and renewal of Nigerian
Passports (HR. 04/2016).
Motion referred to the Committee on Interior.
16.·
Need for the Independent National Electoral Commission to Release Outstanding
not released before tbe last' Gelleral Elections:
Voters
I
Cards
Motion made and Question proposed:
The House:
Notes that Nigeria practices a presidential democracy which involves direct voting by eligible citizens
for candidates of their choice in general elections;
,
Also notes that the Electoral Act, 201O'empowers the Independent National Electoral Commission
to make Voters' Cards available to registered voters well ahead of voting days;
Worried that the manner INEC handled the 'distribution ofv6ters'
elections disenfranchised millions of Nigerians'nationwide;
cards during the 2015 general
. Also worried that while some States got a large percentage of voters' cards, other States like Lagos
with higher voters 'gotcfar -less voters' cards;cuh'ninating.
voters;
,; ,.,
in mass disenfranChisement
of eligible
Further worried that uneven distribution of voters' cards may, ill some cases, produce unpopular
candidates resulting in triumph of the minority over the majority, which is antithetical to all known
i:democraHc tenets,
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Resolves to:
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(i)
Urge the Independent National Electoral Commi1!sion to immediately emoark;ol1 distribution
of voters ' cards not distributed before the last elections;
(ii)
also urge INEC to embark on continuous registration of voters and distribution of voters'
cards;
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call on the" Federal Government to ensure provision of funds for INEC to cope with i~
(iiI)
,
enormous respqnsibilities as at when due;
and political Party Matters, and Legislativ{
mandate the Committees on Electoral this resolution (Hon. Shadimu Mutiu Alao ...:,
. s.'
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Compliance to ensure compliance with
Os/wdi-Isolo If Federal Constituency).
(iv)
Debate.
Question agreed to.
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The House:
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Noted that Nigeria prattices
a presidential democracy which involves direct voting by eligible citizel '
for candidates of thei~ choice in general elections;
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Also noted that the Electoral Act, 20 \0 'empowers the Independent National Electoral Commissi~d
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to make Voters' Canis available to registered voters well ahead of voting days;
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Worried that the manner INEC handled the distribution of voters' cards during the 2015 gene!,!
elections disenfranchised millions of Nigerians nationwide;
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Also worried that while some States got a large percentage of voters' cards, other States like Lagl[
with higher voters got far less voters' cards, culminating in mass disenfranchisement of eligibl
voters;
Further worried that uneven distribution of voters' cards may, in some cases, produce unpoput'
candidates resulting in triumph of the minority over the majority, which is antithetical to all knot·
democratic tenets.
.
Resolved to:
(i)
Urge the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately embark on distribun;
of voters' cards not distributed before the. last elections;
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(ii)
also urge INEC to embark on continuous registration of voters and distribution of vote
cards;
(iii)
call on the Federal Government
to ensure provision of funds for INEC to cope witli
enormous responsibilities as at when due;
(iv)
.
mandate the Committees on Electoral and political Party Matters,
Compliance to ensure compliance with this resolution (HR. 05/2016).
and Legislat
Motion referred to the Committee on Electoral and political Party Matters.
17.
Sectoral
Debate
Motion made
and Question proposed, "That this House do continue the Sectoral debate
Diversification of the Nigerian Economy, pursuant to Order XVI of the Standing Orders" (Hon.
Gbajabiamila - House Leader).
Debate.
Debate adjoumed.
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Consideration of Reports
(z)
Committee on Federal Capital Territory:
Motion made and Question proposed, "That the House do consider the Report of the
Committee on Federal Capital Territory on the Breach of the Federal Capital Territory
Internal Revenue Service Act, 2015 and approve the Recommendations therein" (Hon.
Herman Hembe - Konshisha/Vandekiya Federal Constituency).
Question agreed to.
Question that the House do resolve into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Report - Agreed
to.
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(H<PUSE IN COMMITTEE)
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(Mr Ipeputy Speaker in the Chair)
Recommendation (I):
"That the Stop-Gap collaboration between the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT A) and
the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for collection of taxes continues, but the timelines
submitted. by the Honourable Minister be revised, such that the Federal Capital Territory Internal
Revenue Service (FCTIRS) can take off in October, 2016, and that FCTA reports progress to the
Committee on attainment of set targets" (Hon. Herman Hembe - Konshisha/Yandekiya Federal
Constituency) .
Debate.
Amendment Proposed:
Leave out all the words in Recommendation (i) and insert a new Recommendation as follows:
"That the collection of taxes accruing to the FCTby the FIRS being illegaJ should be immediately
stopped, .?-ndFIRS should ensure the winding down of such operations by September, 2016" (Hon.
Femi Gbajabiamila - Surulere Z Federal Constituency).
Question that the amendment be made - Agreed to
Question that Recommendation
(i) as amended, stand part of the Report - Agreed to.
"':
Recommendation (il):
"That all appointments and engagements by the previous Board and/or the Chairman of the Board
standnullified,
as his appointment was never ratified by the National Assembly" (Hon. Herman
Hembe - Konshisha/Yandekiya Federal Constituency).
Agreed to.
Recommendation (iii):
"That the House should support the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCTIRS)
by making adequate budgetary provision in the FCT Statutory Budget, for the take-off of the Service"
(Hon. Herman Hembe - Konshisha/Yandekiya Federal Constituency).
.
Debate.
Amendment Proposed:
Leave out Recommendation
(iii)
(Hon. Leo Ogor....-'lsoko.North/lsoko
Question that the amendment be' made ~.Agreed
to,
South Federal Constituency).
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Recommendation (iv) :,1
"That the FCTIRS, should ensure full deployment of platforms and technology to ensure adequ~
coverage of all' areas of revenue without further delay" (Hon. Herman Hembe ~
KonshishalVandekiya Federal Constituency).
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Agreed to.
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Recommendation (v):
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"That the FCTIRS should engage the services of qualified and competent consultants and]
practitioners as specified in Section 7 (2) (g) and (h) of the FCT Internal Revenue Service Act, 201
to enhance its operations" (Hon. Herman Hembe - KonshishalVandekiya Federal ConstituenCl
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::::l:ment
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Leave out Recommendation
(v) (Hon. Jones Onyereri -Nkwerrellsul
Nwangele/Njaba
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Question that the amendment be made -Agreed
to.
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Recommendation (Vl):
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"That the process for selection of consultants should be open and competitive in compliance Withl
provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007" (Hon. Herman Hembe - KonshishalValule~
Federal Constituency).
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Agreed to.
Chairman to report proceedings.
(HOUSE IN PLENARY)
Mr Deputy Speaker in the Chair reported that the House in Committee of the Whole considere~t
Report of the Committee on Federal Capital Territory on the Breach of the Federal Capital Terrt
Internal Revenue, Service Act, 2015 and approved Recommendation (i) as amended, appr~!
Recommendation (ii), rejected Recommendation (iii), approved Recommendation (iv), rej~:
Recommendation (v), and approved Recommendation (vi) of the Report.
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Question that the House do adopt the Report of the Committee of the Whole - Agreed to.
(iz)
Committee Oil Interior:
Motion made and Question proposed, "That the House do consider the Report of
Committee on Interior on the Criminal Act of Assault and Battery allegedly visitedI
Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Mrakpor by men and Officers of the Nigeria Prisons Service
approve the Recommendations therein" (Hon. Jagaba Adams Jagaba ~ Kacnia/Kag
Federal Constituency).
Question agreed to.
Question that the House do resolve into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Report - A~
to.
(HOUSE IN COMMITTEE)
(Mr Deputy Speaker iii the Chair)
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Recommendation
(I):
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"That from the testimonies of 6 (siX) crediblewitnesst:s,
it is established beyoild reaso'dable doubt
that: SIP Idaa Odeh with servicejnumber 40258 assault~d Hon. OnyemaechiMrakpor
and is
therefore
guilty
of
an
offence
under
Section
16
of
the
Legislative
Houses
(Powers
and
Privileges)
Act, 2004:
SIP Idaa Odeh with service number 40258 should be arrested and tried by the Attorney
General of the Federation in' accordance with Section 16 of Legislative Houses (POwers and
I,
.
privileges) Act (Hon. Jagab'p Adams Jagaba - KachialKagarko Federal Constituency).
(a)
Agreed to.
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(b)
he should be dismissed from ithe service with immediate effect (Hon. Jagaba Adams Jagaba
- KachialKagarko FederaIIConstituency).
Debate.
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Amendments Proposed:
(i)
Leave out all the words in Recommendation
South Federal Constituency).'
(i) (b) iHon. Leo Ogor _ lsoko North/Isokn
.
Question that the amendment be made - Agreed to,
(ii)
Insert a new Recommendation
(i) (b) as follows:
"That Officer ACG Shehu Usman Kangiwa should be.arresterl and tried alongside SIP Idaa
Odeh in accordance with Section 16 o(Legislative Houses Powers and Privileges Act"
(Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila - Surulere I Federal Constituency).
Question that the am~ndment be made - Agreed to.
Question that Recommendation
Recommendation
(i) as amended, stand part of the Report _ Agreed to.
(iz):
"That Corporal Esther Hassan, ASP Sunday Akoh of the Nigeria Police and Adeboye r. O. of the
Department of State Services should be disciplined and immediately reprimanded and redeployed"
(Hon. Jagaba Adams Jagaba - KachialKagarko Federal Constituency).
Agreed to.
Recommendation
(iii):
"That training and re~training of all resident security agencies in the National Assembly
.(Hon. Jagaba Adams Jagaba - KachialKagarko Federal Constituency).
is needed"
Agreed to.
Recommendation
(ivJ:
"That the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act, 2004 should be amended as a matter of
urgency to the effect that only the President, Vice President and Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) or .
a visiting President can come into the premises of the National Assembly with moderate convoy, and
penalties
should
Constituency)
. be provided for offenders" (Hon. Jagaba Adams Jagaba _ KachialKagarko Federal
Agreed to.
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Recommendation (v):
"That a complete overhaul of the Office of the Sergeant-at-Arms
Adams Jagaba - Kacnia/Kagatka
is urgently needed" (Han. Jagaba
Federal Constituency).
Agreed to.
Recommendation (Vl):
"That all the security personnel currently serving at the National Assembly gates, including
Sergeant-at-Arms staff, shouldi be redeployed" (Han. Jagaba Adams Jagaba - KachialKagarko
Federal Constituency).
Agreed to.
Recommendation (vil):
"That the Committee on Legislative Compliance should ensure strict compliance with all the
recommendations and report back to the House within 2 (two) weeks" tHon. Jagaba Adams Jagaba
_ KachialKagarko
Federal Constituency).
Agreed to.
Chairman to report proceedings.
(HOUSE IN PLENARY)
Mr Deputy Speaker in the Chair reported that the House in Committee of the Whole considered the
Report of the Committee on Interior on the Criminal Act of Assault and Battery allegedly visited
upon Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Mrakpor by men and Officers of the Nigeria Prisons Service, and
approved Recommendation (i) as amended, and approved Recommendations (ii) - (vii).
Question that the House do adopt the Report of the Committee of the Whole - Agreed to.
19.
Adjournment
That the House do adjourn till Wednesday, 15 June, 2016 at 11.00 a.m. (Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila
- House Leader).
771eHouse adjourned accordingly at 3.36 p.m.
Yakubu Dogara
Speaker