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Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Senate President, @bukolasaraki leads the Principal Officers into the chambers; takes the official prayers; and begins the day’s proceedings at 10:41am.

Senator Aliyu Wammako moves for the approval of votes and proceedings of Wednesday, 24th October 2018. Senator Sam Egwu seconds.

Executive Communication: SP @bukolasaraki reads letters from the President: Early request from Mr President for the appointment of Chief Akeem Olabode Mustapha as the chairman of the governing board of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).

Request for Confirmation of Dr. Kabiru Nakaura as Chairman and others as members of the governing board of the National Bureau of Statistics;

Request for confirmation of appointment of Mr Chidi Izuwah as Director-General for the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission.

Request for confirmation of appointment of Hon. Abike Dabiri as Executive Chairman, Chief Executive officer of the Nigerian Diapora Commission.

DSP, Ike Ekweremadu cites Order 43 and brings the attention of the Senate to an incident which took place at 5am on the morning of 6th November, 2018 where he and his family narrowly escaped assassination. “I called the IGP and other security agencies, their phones...”

“...were switched off. The assailants left in a hurry and left some of their weapons. I fear for my life. This country is no longer safe.”- DSP, Ike Ekweremadu.
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“We thank the almighty God for granting you and your family safety from this horrific experience. It is now under investigation. The security situation in the FCT is quite unfortunate. It is even more disturbing...”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

”...how poor the response by the Nigerian Police was. We hope that the police are not being partisan in the way they treat cases.

I hope the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police will find out exactly what happened so that they can ensure that this...”-SP, @bukolasaraki

“...kind of thing does not happen again.

We will continue to do our best to see how we can address the security situation in this country and see what we can do to give the security agencies all our support.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki
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Senate Leader cites Order 43 and goes on to explain the issue with NLC and other organized unions. “ The country was on the verge of collapse. I ask that the Federal Government do not wait until a strike is imminent before taking action...”

“Workers should also provide value for money by working hard. I urge ASUU to suspend the strike that was started 2 days ago. Many universities are behind schedule because of strikes like this.”- Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan.

”I urge our committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to look into the matter.”- Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan.

Senator Bassey Akpan cites Orders 43 & 95 and brings the attention of the Senate to various emails and complaints from the general public on the unauthorized withdrawal of $3.5 billion by NNPC from the NLNG Account.
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“I ask that the Senate Committee on Gas immediately investigate this matter.”- Senator Bassey Akpan.

“An adhoc committee was set up to investigate the $3.5 billion NNPC Subsidy use. The particular issue of $1.05 that Nigeria took from NLNG came up. I don’t think the Senate committee on Gas should investigate this; we are doing that.”- Senate Leader, Ahmad Lawan.

“The Ad- Hoc Committee that was set up should carry on with their work, while the Committee on Gas should also investigate the matter.” - Senator Emmanuel Paulker.

Senate now moves to the presentation of Reports.
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1. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal University of Technology Manchok (Est. etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 536) by Senator Barau Jibrin.

Senator Danjuma Laah seconds that the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal University of Technology Manchok (Est. etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 536)

The report is LAID.
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2. Report of the Joint Committee on Power Steel Development & Metallurgy and Gas Resources on the urgent to save the 215 Megawatts (MW) Kaduna Power Plant by Senator Bassey Akpan.

Senator Ibrahim Gobir seconds that the Senate do receive the report of the Joint Committee on Power Steel Development & Metallurgy and Gas Resources on the urgent to save the 215 Megawatts (MW) Kaduna Power Plant.

The report is LAID.
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3. Report of the Committee on Establishment & Public Service Matters on the Nigerian Council for Psychologists (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 624) by Senator Emmanuel Paulker.

Senator Rafiu Ibrahim seconds that the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Establishment & Public Service Matters on the Nigerian Council for Psychologists (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 624)

The report is LAID.

Senate now moves to the Bills for concurrence.
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1. Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Act CAP F 16 LFN 2004 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 911) by Senator Ahmad Lawan.

Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Act CAP F 16 LFN 2004 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 911) is read the Second Time.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Act CAP F 16 LFN 2004 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 911).
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Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Act CAP F 16 LFN 2004 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 911) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.

2. National Housing Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1077) by Senator Ahmad Lawan.

National Housing Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1077) is read the Second Time.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the National Housing Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1077).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.

National Housing Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1077) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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3. Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1087) by Senator Ahmad Lawan.

Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1087) is read the Second Time.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1087).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.

Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 1087) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.

Senate now moves to the presentation and consideration of reports.
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1. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal Polytechnic Aba, Abia State (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 602) by Senator Jibrin Barau.

Senator Jeremiah Useni seconds that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal Polytechnic Aba, Abia State (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 602)

The report is LAID.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal Polytechnic Aba, Abia State (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 602)
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Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.

The Federal Polytechnic Aba, Abia State (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 602) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.

2. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND day on the Federal Polytechnic Silame Sokoto (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 406) by Senator Jibrin Barau.
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Senator Clifford Ordiah seconds that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND day on the Federal Polytechnic Silame Sokoto (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 406)

The report is LAID.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND day on the Federal Polytechnic Silame Sokoto (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 406)

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.

The Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND day on the Federal Polytechnic Silame Sokoto (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 406) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.

3. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal College of Education Gumel Bill, 2018 (SB. 417) by Senator Jibrin Barau.
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Senator Victor Umeh seconds that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal College of Education Gumel Bill, 2018 (SB. 417)

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal College of Education Gumel Bill, 2018 (SB. 417)

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.

The Federal College of Education Gumel Bill, 2018 (SB. 417) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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4. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal College of Education Sabin Birini, Sokoto (Est, etc) Bill (SB. 430) by Senator Barau Jibrin.
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Senator Dino Melaye seconds that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal College of Education Sabin Birini, Sokoto (Est, etc) Bill (SB. 430).

The report is LAID.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal College of Education Sabin Birini, Sokoto (Est, etc) Bill (SB. 430).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.

The Federal College of Education Sabin Birini, Sokoto (Est, etc) Bill (SB. 430) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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Senate Leader moves that all other items on the order paper be stood down to another legislative day. Minority Leader seconds.

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Plenary is adjourned to Wednesday, 7th November, 2018.

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