The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila presiding.
After leading the opening prayer and the National Pledge, the Speaker examined and approved the votes and proceedings for Wednesday, September 21st, 2021
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MOTIONS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE
1. Rep. Solomon Bob moved a motion for the House to interrogate the circumstances surrounding the reason why Rivers State seems to be the only State excluded from benefiting from the distribution of projects financed from loans procured by the Federal government and it was seconded by Rep. Nicholas Ossai.
Rep. Bob in leading the debate stated that the exclusion of Rivers State does not portray true federalism and the distribution of projects across the federation should reflect equity and fairness across all ethnic bonds. He expressed worry that Rivers state being a vital economic contributor to the Nigerian economy would be treated thus. He then called on the House to use its constitutional powers to compel the federal government to redress the abnormally. He also called on the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management to investigate and report back to the House in 14 days for legislative action.
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rep. Ahmed Wase as well as the Chief whip, Rep. Mohammed Monguno wondered why the motion was not put on notice for members to debate from an informed point of view.
The Speaker of the House, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila agreed with the view of both the Deputy Speaker and that of the Chief Whip, then pointed out that the use of the word partisan as the reason for Rivers State's exclusion doesn't seem right, moreover the source of information for the motion is speculative. Rep. Gbajabiamila then advised Rep. Bob to instead, amend the prayer from calling for interrogation to instead call for the inclusion of Rivers State as a beneficiary of the projects if it is true that Rivers State was indeed the only State excluded.
The motion was voted and adopted as amended.
2. Rep. Toby Okechukwu moved a motion on the humanitarian and security crisis as a result of the deplorable state of the Onitsha-Owerri expressway which is currently broken down and it was seconded by Rep. Gideon Gwani.
Rep. Okechukwu in leading the debate stated that videos abound as evidence where a huge gully has broken the road into two. He said that a petroleum tanker recently got trapped in the gully and was threatening to spill its content. He expressed worry as some portions have made the road impassable and hot spots for bandits. Rep. Okechukwu also stated that the portions of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway have been abandoned while portions of the Enugu-Porharcourt road are failing even with the contractors still on site. He called on the Minister of Works and Housing to commence immediate repair of the failed parts of the Onitsha-Owerri and investigate the reasons behind the failure of parts of the Enugu-Portharcourt road, and that the relevant Committees of the House should ensure compliance.
Rep. Tajudeen Yusuf proposed an amendment to include the road usually plied by travellers through his constituency of Kabba in Kogi State to the prayers of the motion.
Rep. Roland Igbakpa also proposed an amendment include the Sapele-Benin road in Delta state to the prayers of the motion
Rep. Mohammed Tahir Monguno moved an amendment to incorporate all Federal roads in Nigeria that were eroded by the rains and are in terrible shapes should be captured in the prayers of the motion.
Rep. Nkem Abonta proposed an amendment to allow for permission for those who can partner with the government to handle the repairs of some of the said roads under a mutual agreement with the government.
The motion was voted and adopted as amended.
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PRESENTATION OF BILLS
1. Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1560)(Rep. Francis Ejiroghene) Waive– First Reading.
2. Criminal Code Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1601) (Rep. Francis Ejiroghene Waive) – First Reading.
3. Federal University of Agriculture, Karaye (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1605) (Rep. Haruna Isa Dederi) – First Reading.
4. Federal Medical Centre, Rogo (Establishment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1606) (Rep. Haruna Isa Dederi) – First Reading.
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PRESENTATION OF REPORTS
1. Committee on Finance:
Rep. James Abiodun Faleke:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Finance on the 2022–2024 Medium Term Expenditure Frame Work and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) (Referred:8/7/2021).
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. James Faleke and seconded by Rep. Samson Ogouh.
2. Committee on Navy:
Rep. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Navy on a Bill for an Act to Establish National Hydrographic Agency to carry out Hydrographic and Oceanographic Surveys, including Ocean Meteorology for National Defence and Civil Requirements; and for Related Matters (HB. 1021) (Referred:
The report was laid following a motion moved by Rep. Yusuf Gagdi and seconded by Rep. Chinyere Igwe.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY
BILLS
1. Consolidation of Bills:
(a) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, 2011 to Expressly Provide that the National Youth Service Corps shall benefit from the Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 863) (Rep. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha);
(b) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, 2011 to include Federal Government Licensed Private Polytechnics as Beneficiaries of the Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 1115); (Rep. Gideon Gwani)
(c) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, No. 16, 2011 to Ensure that Disbursement from the Fund is available to Mono-technics and other Specialized Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1321) (Rep. Kpam Jimin Sokpo);
(d) A Bill for an Act to Amend the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act, 2011 to include Federal Institutes and Colleges of Forestry as beneficiaries of the Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 1323) (Rep. Johnson Egwakhide Oghuma); and
(e) A Bill for an Act to Amend Tertiary Education Trust Fund; and for Related Matters (HB. 1349) (Rep. Tunji Ojo).
Debate
Rep. Abubakar Fulata moved for the consolidation of five Bills into a single Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Bolaji Yusuf.
The Bill was voted, approved for consolidation and the House Committee on Rules and Business was asked to schedule a date for the commencement of the debate on it.
2. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun Act, Cap. P16, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004; and for Related Matters (HB. 1508) (Rep. Oberuakpefe Anthony Afe) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. Afe moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Ganiyu Johnson.
Rep. Afe stated that aspects of the Act establishing the institute are obsolete and it is necessary to amend it. He also stated that the application of the Petroleum Industry Act just passed will benefit from the amendment.
The Bill was voted, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Petroleum Upstream.
3. A Bill for an Act to Establish Chartered Institute of Computer Forensics of Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.1491) (Rep. John Dyegh) – Second Reading.
Debate
Rep. John Dyegh moved for the second reading of the Bill and it was seconded by Rep. Nicholas Ossai.
The Bill was voted, approved for second reading and referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
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MOTIONS
4. Breach of International Laws by the Indonesian Immigration Officials Against a Nigerian Diplomat:
Rep. Rotimi Agunsoye:
The House:
Notes the sad incident of 7 August 2021 when officers and men of the Immigration Department in Indonesia arrested a Nigerian Diplomat in front of his quarters, manhandled and nearly choked him to breathlessness against every known Diplomatic and International Laws and Conventions;
Also notes that such a dastardly act of impunity represents an infraction to the hitherto cordial diplomatic relationship between Nigeria and Indonesia;
Aware of several reports of ill-treatment meted on Nigerian citizens in foreign countries and the poor response of the Federal Government to the plight of Nigerians in the diaspora;
Acknowledges the need to ensure that all Nigerians in the diaspora are treated with respect, in line with the tenets of Diplomatic and International Laws and Conventions;
Resolves to:
(i) Urge the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission to ensure that all Nigerian Embassies and Foreign Missions respond promptly to infringements and violations of the rights and privileges of Nigerians across the globe;
(ii) also urge the Government of Indonesia to offer a public apology to the Nigerian Government and in particular, the diplomat assaulted and compensate him appropriately;
(iii) mandate the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora to investigate the level of compliance and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action.
Motion stepped down by leave of the House.
5. Need to Investigate Activities of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development on Failed Doping Test by Nigeria Athletes at the Olympic Games in Tokyo:
Rep. Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni:
The House:
Notes that the Nigeria Delegation to the Olympic Games fared well in terms of performance, thereby raising the country's rating the Comity of Nations;
Recalls the outstanding performance of the Nigerian Football Team which bagged the historic first soccer gold medal at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, United States of America;
Further notes the incident of 20 July 2021, where the Athletics Integrity Unit of the International Association of Athletics Federations barred ten Nigerian athletes, including the highly-rated Blessing Okagbare, from the Tokyo Olympics for failing to meet requirements for out-of-competition drug testing;
Aware that the Athletics Integrity Unit alleged that Blessing Okagbare, who won the opening heat of the Women's 100 meters, had tested positive for human growth hormone;
Also aware that the allegation further affirmed that the affected athletes failed to comply with the rules requiring those from countries deemed to be at high risk of doping to undergo three no-notice out-of-competition tests in 10 months period leading up to a major event;
Concerned that despite the huge funds being made available yearly for the Regulatory Agencies in the Sports sector, adequate efforts have not been made to get Nigeria into the category where they would be deemed to have made significant improvements in anti-doping tests;
Resolves to:
(i) Invite the Minister of Sports and Youth Development to brief the Committee on Sports on the level of Nigeria's compliance with extant regulations set by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and the independent anti-doping arm, Athletics Integrity Unit;
(ii) urge the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development to put necessary measures in place to ensure compliance with extant regulations at both local and international competitions;
(iii) mandate the Committee on Sports to investigate the immediate and remote cause of the failed doping test to forestall future occurrence.
Debate
Rep. Lawrence Ayeni moved the motion on the need to investigate activities of the federal ministry of sports and youth development on failed doping tests by Nigerian athletes at the Olympic Games in Tokyo and it was seconded by Rep. Ali Adeyemi.
The motion was voted and adopted.
6. Need to Investigate the Non- Take off of the Proposed 30% Coal to Power Electricity Generation by 2030:
Rep. Patrick Nathan Ifon:
The House:
Notes that the Federal Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development, in 2015, granted mining licences to 36 local/foreign Mining Companies for the extraction of coal from the vast deposits in the country with the overall objective of generating 10,000 megawatts of coal- to power electricity,
Also notes that the step was sequel to Government's Electricity Vision 30:30:30 that projects a renewable energy mix of reducing gas-to-power to 41% by 2030, Coal to rise to 30%, solar 19%, hydropower 15%, biomass 3%, while nuclear energy is projected to produce 6% respectively;
Further notes that the 36 Companies which include Rock Bottom Mines and Power, Babs AIlan Ltd, Dangote Mining Company, Mosra Enerji Ltd, Dransy Energy Generating Company Ltd etc. were granted both Exploration and Mining Licenses to mine coal and establish generating plants to power individual, commercial and industrial outfits in Kogi, Nasarawa and Benue States respectively;
Aware that Nigeria's current peak generation hovers between 5,000mw, while a national peak demand forecast stands at 25,790mw;
Concerned that five years after being granted the licenses with most of them almost expiring, 10,000mw coal-or-power capacity lies idle in those States, without a single megawatt of power generated by the Companies to the national grid as envisaged by the Electricity Vision of 2015;
Also concerned that majority of the Companies that were granted licenses have since abandoned the sites while a few who are still operational only mine coal to sell in other parts of the country, which violates their contract agreements;
Resolves to:
Mandate the Committees on Power and Solid Minerals Development to investigate the immediate and remote reasons for the delay in the take-off of such a pivotal project despite the vast deposits of coal in the affected States and renewable energy and report within six (6) legislative weeks for further legislative action.
Motion stepped down by leave of the House.
7. Call for Investigation of the Dilapidated State of Airports in Nigeria:
Rep. Ifeanyi Chudy Momah:
The House:
Notes the dilapidated state of the airports in the country resulting in power outages in airports, incessant delays and cancellation of flights as critical global-standard equipment and facilities for airport improvement are unavailable, despite huge sums of money invested in the aviation sector;
Aware of some media reports of power outages in the Murtala Muhammed International Airport '(MMIA), Lagos that some parts of the runway lights at the nation's flagship airport, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos collapsed, forcing British Airways to divert its flight to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja in June, 2021;
Also aware of concerns expressed by aviation industry stakeholders about the dilapidated state of the airports across the country that the nation’s airports cannot compete favourably with world established airports as the dream of turning the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA), Lagos, into a regional hub is far from being realized;
Concerned that most of the nation's airport terminal buildings require modern functional state-of-the-art technology as critical safety support services are all stretched to their limits and associated services at the airports such as Airport Rescue and firefighting services, water and power supply are all outdated;
Worried that despite the dilapidated state of the airports, the Federal Government has continued to make massive investments in the aviation sector without corresponding improvements;
Also worried that if an extensive investigation to uncover the reasons for the dilapidated state of the airports is not carried out in order to address the problem, the unfortunate trend will continue, while causing huge embarrassment to the nation in the comity of nations.
Resolves to:
Mandate the Committee on Aviation to investigate the dilapidated state of the nation's airports and interface with the Minister of Aviation and heads of relevant agencies and departments such as the Nigerian Airspace management Agency (NAMA), Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Nigeria Metrological Agency (NIMET), to explain the state of the nation's airports, despite the huge sums of money injected in the sector
Motion stepped down by leave of the House.
8. Urgent Call to Restore Electricity to Maiduguri and its Environs:
Rep. Abdulkadir Rahis:
The House:
Notes that Maiduguri and its environs have been without electricity for over nine months as a result of the destruction of the Power Transmission Towers by Boko Haram terrorists, a development that is adversely affecting the social, economic activities of Maiduguri residents;
Worried that despite the commendable measures by the Borno State Government and the appreciable efforts of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN); Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) at rebuilding the Transmission Towers, Boko Haram insurgents are unrelenting at destroying more Towers;
Resolves to:
(i) Urge the Federal Ministry of Power; the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN); the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) to device a means of restoring Maiduguri to the National Grid;
(ii) also urge the Military authorities to intensity their final push in the fight against the unrepentant elements of the Boko Haram Terrorists;
(iii) mandate the Committee on Power to ensure compliance.
Debate
Rep. Abdulkadir Rahis moved the motion on the call to restore electricity to Maiduguri and its environs and it was seconded by Rep. Usman Zannah.
The motion was voted and adopted.
9. Need to Address the Delay Tactics by Public Universities Which Affect the Timely Completion of Post Graduate Programmes:
Rep. Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro:
The House:
Notes that Education is an important tool needed to have a better life, live free from poverty and contribute meaningfully to national development, and the government is committed to the development of education and improving access to quality education;
Also notes that Nigerians are passionate about education and are increasingly seeking to improve and boost their educational qualifications by seeking postgraduate degrees in various public universities;
Concerned that postgraduate students in public universities are experiencing untold hardship as a result of unfair obstacles against timely completion of their programmes through systematic practices of the Management of the Universities as well as individual acts by their supervisors;
Worried that these practices are harmful to public education and denying Nigeria the potential to welcome foreign students into postgraduate programs in public universities;
Also worried that if nothing is done to address the menace, Nigerian youths will continue to experience meaningless delays and ultimately, the country will lose the contributions of the youths to national development;
Resolves to:
Mandate the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services to liaise with the National Universities Commission to end undue delays in post-graduate studies in public Universities in the country.
Motion stepped down by leave of the House.
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CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS (HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE) Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase presiding
10. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria Act, No. 2, 2019 to Extend the Tenor of the Resolution Cost Fund Grant Access to the Special Tribunal Established by the BOFIA, 2020 and Confer on it the Powers to take Possession, Manage, Foreclose or Sell, Transfer, Assign or Otherwise of Asset or Proffer used as Security for Eligible Bank Assets; and for Related Matters (HB.1320) (Senate) (Leader) – Committee of the Whole 10/6/2021).
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Victor Nwokolo explained that the Bill seeks to extend the tenure cost funds within the ambits of the law, as they contribute to the tax generation of the country.
Summary of voting:
Clauses voted and carried: 1-5
11. Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions:
Rep. Munir Baba Dan Agundi:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions on a Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship, Saki, Oyo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 548) (Laid: 15/7/2021).
Consideration of report stepped down by leave of the House
12. Ad-hoc Committee on the increasing Incidents of Sim Swap Fraud:
Rep. Abubakar Hassan Fulata:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Ad-hoc Committee on the increasing Incidents of Sim Swap Fraud and approve the recommendations therein” (Laid: 23/7/2020).
(i) That the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) be urged to as a matter of urgency sanction all Mobile Network Operators whose agents are involved in aiding and abetting SIM Swap Fraud in Nigeria to compel them to adhere strictly to guidelines and to serve as a deterrent to future offenders;
(ii) that the Nigerian Communications Commission be urged to grant Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) at least a (view-only) access to the SIM Registration Data and Biometrics during SIM Replacement/swap exercise;
(iii) that there is a need for the amendment of the relevant laws particularly the NCC Act 2003 to allow for Biometric SIM Swap and allow MNOs to collect, store and use (view only) customer information during the SIM Swap process;
(iv) that NCC should carry out regular audit exercises on SIM registration and ensure that SIMs not properly registered are promptly deactivated;
(v) that there is a need for mandatory use of the National Identification Number (NIN) as required by section 27 of the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, to be adopted as a requirement by MNOs for SIM registration - by linking National ID to a SIM card number, and validation/verification of a customer's identification credentials against the central government identity database;
(vi) that NCC, CBN; Banks and MNOs should come up with a way to validate the veracity of transactions by sending a follow-up notification to users via other registered numbers and security questions;
(vii) that NCC, CBN, MNOs, Banks and National Orientation Agency (NOA) should be urged to collaborate and engage in a public awareness campaign that would sensitize Nigerians on the menace of SIM Swap fraud and the dangers of sharing or giving out their identification documents such as passport, PIN, Debit/Credit cards, BVN, and any other documents containing their personal information with people they do not trust to avoid identity theft;
(viii) that effort should be concentrated on the prevention of unauthorized SIM Swap;
(ix) that SIM Swap should only be done by MNOs and not their Agents to enable them to carry out necessary checks through the registered data and biometrics;
(x) that there is a need for NCC, CBN and all the Stakeholders to come up with a system whereby for anyone to replace his/her SIM, he/she must start with the MNO and go back to the Bank to complete the process;
(xi) that Banks should be urged to implement a mandatory second level authentication for mobile transactions to create an extra hurdle for potential criminals who seek to gain access to customers' bank accounts;
(xii) that there is a need for complicated passwords instead of the current four digits easy to formulate passwords;
(xiii) that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should prohibit default activation of the USSD as there are other options such as voice, eyes and fingerprints;
(xiv) that registration of telephone lines by proxies should be discontinued henceforth;
(xv) that Victims of SIM Swap fraud should be encouraged to pursue any action particularly legal action against MNOs as stipulated in the Nigeria Communication Act 2003. It would make MNOs sit up and promote compliance with the guidelines;
(xvi) that Customer service and fraud operation teams in Banks and MNOs need tighter processes and guidelines on how to detect potentially fraudulent activity;
(xvii) that NCC should put measures in place to curb improper SIM registration including the sale of already registered SIM and punish all Culprits to serve as a deterrent to others;
(xviii) that Banks should be urged to stop using SMS as a primary method of communication, they should rather use encrypted messaging apps that are not as prone to snooping as SMS;
(xix) that NCC and CBN be urged to ensure that all monies lost as a result of card/ ATM and web-based fraud are refunded to the affected subscribers/customers;
(xx) that Banks should be urged to strengthen protection frameworks around customers account to minimize financial losses arising from e-fraud;
(xxi) that the House Committee on Telecommunications be mandated to ensure that GloMobile is sanctioned by NCC for total disregard to the call of the House of Representatives; having deliberately refused to receive an invitation letter from the House; deliberately refused to submit and also refused to attend the investigative hearing on a subject matter in which Glomobile is one of the major Stakeholders; and
(xxii) that Committees on Telecommunications and Banking and Currency be urged to step up their oversight functions on NCC, CBN and other stakeholders, particularly on the subject matter.
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Abubakar Fulata stated that the report emanated from an investigation carried out by the Ad-Hoc Committee which met with all the stakeholders and found out that massive theft was carried out by fraudsters in connivance with insiders in the banks and telecommunications networks. The Committee hence made its recommendations based on these extensive findings. He also stated that Globalcom as a telecommunications network refused vehemently to participate in the exercise despite all the efforts by the Committee to involve them.
Summary of voting:
Recommendations voted on and approved: 1-22
13. Committee on Public Petitions:
Report on the Petition by Koko Ama Community, Port Harcourt, Rivers State:
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 recommendations therein” (Laid: 10/3/2021).
House
(i) In view of the foregoing and in the overall interest of Justice and peaceful co-existence, this Committee has come to the irresistible conclusion that Koko Ama Community is and deserves 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:
Rep. Alagbaoso stated that the Koko Ama community seems to be the only community within the region excluded from benefits acquiring from hosting activities of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG). The community was calling for the House to interfere and ensure it begins to enjoy such benefits as host communities in the spirit of fairness and equity.
Rep. Nicholas Ossai stated that a Committee of the House was duly informed that the community does not fall within the radius in the calculation as a host community.
The Deputy Speaker, Rep. Ahmed Wase called for caution so the petition does not conflict with provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act as to what defines a host community. leave of the House, further consideration of the report was deferred till another legislative date to make room for further investigation that will enable members to make an informed decision on the matter.
14. Committee on Public Petitions:
Petitions by Messrs Aghebe and Two Others:
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:
“That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Messrs Aghebe and two others on the Non–Compliance or Implementation of the House Resolution of 15 September 2004 by the Federal Housing Authority (now Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and approve recommendations therein (Laid: 6/5/2021).
(i) urge the House to uphold the subsisting Resolution of the 5th Assembly which the 6th, 7th, and 8th Assembly upheld respectively;
(ii) the Resolution of the 5th Assembly, therefore, stated thus:
(a) that the 5th Assembly directed the Respondent to reinstate the Petitioner;
(b) that the 5th Assembly also urged the Respondent to pay the Petitioners all their entitlements from the time of the purported illegal disengagement;
(c) that the 5th Assembly finally directed the Respondent to, after reinstatement, effect promotion of the Petitioners to their commensurable positions;
(iii)that the 9th Assembly hereby aligned with the Resolutions of the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Assemblies as upheld above in Resolutions (i) (ii) and (iii);
(iv)urge the Respondent to implement the House Resolution without treating it with the same levity it treated the previous Resolution of the Assemblies.
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso stated that the resolutions of the 5th-8th Assemblies were in tandem with what is still obtainable now.
Rep. Nicholas Ossai called for a compromise to resolve the issue by the Federal Housing Authority and the grieving laid-off staff.
The deputy speaker, Rep. Ahmed Wase stated that it is better to enforce the righting of the injustice done to the grieving staff who honourable members also represent.
Summary of voting:
Recommendations voted on and approved: 1-4
15. Committee on Public Petitions:
Report on the Petition by Mr. Peace Obiallor:
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso:
“That the House do consider the Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the petition by Mr. Peace Obiallor against the University of Nigeria, Nsukka on over N3, 831, 100 salary indebtedness to him and approve recommendations therein” (Laid: 24/3/2021).
urge the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka to pay Mr. Peace Obiallor, the sum of (N3,103,100. 00) Three Million, One Hundred and Three Thousand, One Hundred Naira, only being the amount approved by the University’s Contract Verification Committee.
Synopsis of the report:
Rep. Jerry Alagbaoso stated that the report is a case of a breach of contract that caused controversy. A Committee had to be set up from within the parties and the House Committee on Public Petitions adopted the recommendation of the internal ccmmittee as it had done a good job.
Summary of voting:
Recommendation voted on and approved: 1
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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. Abubakar Fulata.
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Adjournment:
The House at 13:44 Pm adjourned plenary till Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 by 11:00 A.M following a motion for adjournment moved by the deputy leader of the House, Rep. Peter Akpatason.
Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
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