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Welcome to a new Legislative Day in the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
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Senate President, @bukolasaraki leads the Principal Officers into the chambers; takes the official prayers; and begins the day’s proceedings at 11:09am.
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Senate moves into an Executive Session at 11:12am.
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Senate resumes from its Executive Session at 11:28am.
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Senate President, @bukolasaraki reports that at the Executive Session the Senate deliberated on the issues bordering on workings of the Nigerian Senate in particular and the National Assembly in general.
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Senator @SenGbengaAshafa moves for the approval of votes and proceedings of Wednesday, 19th December 2018. Senator Matthew Urhoghide seconds.
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Senator Francis Alimikhena cites Orders 52 and 53(6), raises a motion on the rescission of the Senate on the promissory note programme refund to Taraba State Government.

Senator @Biodun_Olujimi seconds the motion.

Senate resolves to rescind the resolution on the promissory note programme refund to Taraba State Government.
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Senate now moves into the presentation of a Bill for first reading.
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1. Petroleum Technology Development Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 717) by Senator @WamakkoAliyu

Petroleum Technology Development Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 717) is read the First Time.
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Senate now moves into the presentation of a report.
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1. Conference Committee Report on the Agency for National Ethics and Values (Est. etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 519) by Senator Suleiman Adokwe.

Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi seconds that the Senate do receive the Conference Committee Report on the Agency for National Ethics and Values (Est. etc) Bill, 2018 (HB. 519).

The Report is LAID.
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Senate now moves into the MOTION of the day.
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1. The Demise of Alex Badeh, Chief of Defence Staff (Rtd) (10th January, 1957- 18th December, 2018) by Senator Binta Masi Garba.

“I stand to join in the glowing tribute paid to the great man who served this nation and was assassinated. The government as a whole should take the issue of security in the nation very serious.”- Senator @ShehuSani

“Issues like this should bring to light that matters of security are not only a concern to the common man, but to the entire nation. Let us make sure that this does not become another unresolved case.”- Senator @ShehuSani.

“On behalf of myself, my family and my constituents, I pay my condolences to the family of Late Air Chief Marshal, Alex Badeh. He flew all over the world and he fought insurgency.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

“He went through this risky profession and survived, only to be killed by the same people he fought to protect. It is even sadder that these killers may not be found, based on past cases.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

“It is time we ensure that those who kill people are found and punished. For such a great country in Africa, we must ensure the safety of our citizens.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

“I appeal to the relevant authorities to get to the root of this matter. The perpetrators will not go unpunished.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

Senate accordingly resolves to:

I. Observe one minute silence in honour of Late Air Chief Marshal Badeh (Rtd);

II. Urge the Federal Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding his assassination; and

III. Urge the Security Agencies to search his personal staff held hostage by the assailants.
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“Former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, was a man who served this country so well. We must continue to ensure that security agencies fish out those who are responsible.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

”We still need to do more on this issue of insecurity. The security agents should ensure that they provide better security to the country.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

Senate now moves into the presentation and consideration of reports.
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1. Report of the Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes on the screening of nominees for confirmation as Chairman and members of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) by Senator Chukwuka Utazi.

Senator @realAndyUba seconds that the Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes on the screening of nominees for confirmation as Chairman and members of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offences Commission (ICPC).

Senator Chukwuka Utazi presents the Report.
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“In my opinion, I believe that leaving out the South-South and South-East does not go well with the selection process.”- Senator Bassey Akpan.

“We have consulted at the highest level during this process. Let us not delay any longer with the appointment of these people who will make the ICPC better.” - Senator Ahmad Lawan.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Report of the Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes on the screening of nominees for confirmation as Chairman and members of the ICPC.

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye is confirmed as Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

Dr. Grace N. Chinda is confirmed as Member of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

Okolo Titus M. is confirmed as Member of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

Barr. Obiora Igwedebia is confirmed as Member of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

Mrs. Olubukola Balogun is confirmed as Member of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

Justice Adams Bello is confirmed as Member of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

Hannatu Muhammed is confirmed as Member of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

Abdullahi Maikano Saidu is confirmed as Member of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

Yahaya Umar Dauda is confirmed as Member of the Independent Corrupt Pratices and other related offenses Commission (ICPC).

“I would like congratulate the Chairman and members. This is a very important Commission in governance and in our fight against corruption.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

“I wish them a successful tenure and hope they carry out the job before them in a transparent and professional manner devoid of politics.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

2. Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the screening of the nomination of Hon. Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji, JCA for appointment as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria by Senator @iamdavidumaru

Senator Sam Anyanwu seconds that the Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the screening of the nomination of Hon. Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji, JCA for appointment as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Senator @iamdavidumaru presents the Report.
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Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters on the screening of the nomination of Hon. Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji, JCA for appointment as Justice of the...

... Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Senate reverts to plenary and reported progress.
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Hon. Justice Uwani Musa Abba Aji, JCA is confirmed as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
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“On behalf of my colleagues, I congratulate the new Justice of the Supreme Court. I hope she will carry out this very important responsibility.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

“It is our moral duty to ensure that this responsibility is in the interest of Justice and will continue to play an important role. Let me also commend our members; we received this communication from the president on December 6th and today, December 20th, we have...

... treated this matter and showed our view on how important it is to ensure that the Judiciary is functional and efficient.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

“I hope that the Judiciary and Executive will take a cue from this and improve on the time frame to ensure that we do not delay in replacing our Justices who are newly retired.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

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Senate now moves into the consideration of a Bill for second reading.
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1. A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Federal University of Education, Abudu Edo State and for other matters connected there with, 2018 (SB. 714) by Senator Matthew Urhoghide.

“I support this Bill. It is important for each state to have a Federal institution.”- Senator Sam Anyanwu.

A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Federal University of Education, Abudu Edo State and for other matters connected there with, 2018 (SB. 714) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to report in 4 weeks.
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“Let me congratulate Senator Urhoghide on this Bill. I believe it will go a long way for your constituency and Nigeria at large.” -Senate President, Dr. @bukolasaraki

3. Report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service on The Counseling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 636) by Senator Emmanuel Paulker.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole to resume the clause by clause consideration of the Report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service on The Counseling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 636).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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The Counseling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 (SB. 636) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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4. Report of the Committee on Interior on the Prisons Act CAP P22 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 288) by Senator @realAndyUba

Senator Bassey Akpan seconds that the Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on Interior on the Prisons Act CAP P22 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 288).

Senator @realAndyUba presents the Report.
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Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Report of the Committee on Interior on the Prisons Act CAP P22 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 288).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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Prisons Act CAP P22 LFN 2004 (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 288) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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“Let me thank our colleagues for the passage of this Bill. This Bill has been pending for a while now and I am sure that Nigerians have been waiting.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

”Wherever there is a society, there is need for a prison. I want to thank the sponsors of this Bill and all who worked towards it.” -Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

5. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on Federal Polytechnic Item Abia State (Establishment, etc) Bill 2018 (SB. 520) by Senator Binta Masi Garba.

Senator @ShehuSani seconds that the Senate do receive and consider Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on Federal Polytechnic Item Abia State (Establishment, etc) Bill 2018 (SB. 520).

Senator Binta Masi Garba presents the Report.
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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 Federal Polytechnic Item Abia State (Establishment, etc) Bill 2018 (SB. 520).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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Federal Polytechnic Item Abia State (Establishment, etc) Bill 2018 (SB. 520) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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“Let me congratulate Senator Mao for sponsoring this Bill, Senator Binta for presenting the report and all of you for considering it. I also want to thank you for a productive day. This is a good and high note to end the year on.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

”Passing the last Bill on Education today is a great gift to our children this season, so I thank you all for your cooperation and on this note, I wish you all a Merry Christmas.”- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

“I want to thank particularly my presiding officers, our Senate President, Dr. Abubakar. Bukola Saraki and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu. We have remained focused throughout this period and we have cooperated among ourselves well.”- Senator Ahmad Lawan.

“Even though from time to time, partisanship would tend to take a toll, we have remained committed and focused. I want to thank particularly the presiding officers.”- Senator Ahmad Lawan.

”It is our duty as APC Senators to support the position of government and disagree when we have to.”-Senator Ahmad Lawan.

“I wore this attire today to show the unity in diversity of this nation. Even when we had problems and people thought we would crash, we came out stronger than before. I want to say I am proud of us all and of Nigeria.”- Senator Philip Aduda.

“I thank the presiding officers for keeping us together even in times when we had differences. I thank you all and I see hope for Nigeria.”-Senator Philip Aduda.

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu announces Senator Barau Jibrin as Chairman of the Conference Committee on Adeyemi Federal University of Education Akure (Est, etc) Bill, 2018 and Senators Sam Egwu, Clifford Ordia, Emmanuel Bwacha and Tijjani Kaura as members.

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu announces Chairman of the Committee on Federal Character as Senator Danjuma Laah and Chairman of the Committee on Poverty Alleivation as Senator Lawal Gumau.
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Senate Leader moves that all items on the order paper be stood down to another legislative day. Minority Leader seconds.

Plenary is adjourned to 16th January, 2019.
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