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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 11:01am.
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Senator @GarbaBinta moves for the approval of votes and proceedings of Tuesday, 16th April, 2019. Senator @rose__oko seconds.
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Senate now moves into the presentation of a Bill for first reading.
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1. National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 736) by Senator Baba Kaka Bashir Garbai.

National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 736) is read the First Time.

Senate now moves into the presentation of a report.
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1. Report of the Committee on Land Transport on the Labour Transportation Bill, 2019 (SB. 25) by Senator @SenGbengaAshafa

Senator Gershom Bassey seconded that the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Land Transport on the Labour Transportation Bill, 2019 (SB. 25).

The report is LAID.
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Senate now moves into the MOTION of the day.
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1. Withholding of Assent by Senate Leader.

-Recalls that the President C-in-C had signified the withholding of his assent of the following Bills pursuant to section 58(4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended):

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the above Bills.

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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The amendments to the clauses of the above Bills are considered and approved.
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Senate now moves into the consideration of Bills for second reading.
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1. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 8) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 728) by Sen. Ike Ekweremadu.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 8) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 728) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Constitutional Review to report on the next legislative day.

2. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 15) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 729) by Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 15) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 729) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Constitutional Review to report on the next legislative day.

3. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 20) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 730) by Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 20) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 730) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Constitutional Review to report on the next legislative day.

4. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 22) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 731) by Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 22) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 731) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Constitutional Review to report on the next legislative day.

5. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 24) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 732) by Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 24) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 732) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Constitutional Review to report on the next legislative day.

6. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 28) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 733) by Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Fourth Alteration, No. 28) (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 733) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Constitutional Review to report on the next legislative day.

7. A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal College of Forestry Technology and Research, Akamkpa to provide full time courses in Forestry Technology and other fields of studies and to make provisions for the general administration of the college and for other matters...

...connected therewith, 2019 (SB. 707) by Senator Gershom Bassey.

Senator Joshua Lidani seconds that the Bill be read the second time.

A Bill for an Act to establish the Federal College of Forestry Technology & Research, Akamkpa to provide full time courses in Forestry Technology & other fields of studies and to make provisions for the general administration of the college 2019 (SB. 707) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND to report within four (4) weeks.
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8. A Bill for an Act to provide for the documentation and protection of domestic workers and employers of domestic workers in the federal republic of Nigeria and for other related matters thereto, 2019 (SB. 696) by Senator Magnus Abe.

“I commend Senator Magnus Abe for this Bill and I also support the second reading of the Bill.”- Senator Kabiru Gaya.

“I would like to thank Senator Magnus Abe for having the courage to bring up an issue that borders on human rights. This Bill has the potential to right a lot of wrongs.”- Senator Yahaya Abdullahi.

A Bill for an Act to provide for the documentation and protection of domestic workers and employers of domestic workers in the federal republic of Nigeria and for other related matters thereto, 2019 (SB. 696) is read the Second Time.

Senate President, @bukolasaraki refers the Bill to the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report within four (4) weeks.
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Senate now moves into the presentation and consideration of reports.
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1. Report of the Committee on Police Affairs on the Police Reform Bill, 2019 (SB. 683) by Senator Tijjanj Kaura.

Senator Mao Ohuabunwa seconds that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Police Affairs on the Police Reform Bill, 2019 (SB. 683).

Senator Tijjanj Kaura presents the report.
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“We have to look at what this Bill stands for and address issues such as welfare and the environment in which they work.”- Senator @SenGbengaAshafa

“Do they have enough for logistics? Do they have running funds to take care of fuel or even stationaries? We need to focus on the Police Trust Fund as an Intervention.”- Senator Gbenga Ashafa

“The UK delegates during the orientation programme commended this Bill and said it is the most important Bill of the 8th Senate.”- Senator Bala N’allah.

“I think this is a very important Bill that will address how we reform the Police.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

“Since the formulation in 1943, the original Bill has not undergone a review. We still know where we should go ideally but until we get there, let us address how we should reform the police.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Police Reform Bill, 2019 (SB. 683).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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Police Reform Bill, 2019 (SB. 683) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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“I want to thank particularly the Police Committee; the Chairman and members, and our colleagues for their contributions and their work in passing this Bill.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

“I thank the Deputy Leader and all those who have contributed for this very important Bill as we all noticed that since 1943, nothing has been done in addressing the Police Act as a reform.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

“This will go a long way to show that we are a listening Parliament, listening Senate and there is nothing better we can do in honour of those who have lost their lives along the way due to the fact that our laws at that time were not in line.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

“We want to ensure that our people are protected at all time. I think this is a very great achievement for all of us and I hope we continue to provide better security for our people, protect lives and citizens and also...

...ensure that the Police Officers are of better condition and are more productive.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

2. Report of the Committee on Health on the National Health Insurance Act, 2003 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2019 (SB. 278) by Senator @lanretejuoso

Senator Philip Gyunka seconds that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Health on the National Health Insurance Act, 2003 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2019 (SB. 278).

Senator Lanre Tejuoso presents the report.

Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the National Health Insurance Act, 2003 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2019 (SB. 278).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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National Health Insurance Act, 2003 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2019 (SB. 278) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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“Let me congratulate the Chairman of Health and all those who worked on this bill on National Health Insurance Scheme, it is a massive achievement towards achieving universal coverage in the country.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

“I think it is the best gift we can give to all Nigerians to ensure that they have basic Healthcare for everyone.”- Senate President, @bukolasaraki

3. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal Colleges of Education Act 1986 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 562) by Senator Barau Jibrin.

Senator Suleiman Adokwe seconds that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal Colleges of Education Act 1986 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 562).

Senator Barau Jibrin presents the report.
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Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Federal Colleges of Education Act 1986 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 562).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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Federal Colleges of Education Act 1986 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 562) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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4. Report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the JAMB Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 625) by Senator Barau Jibrin.

Senator Bassey Akpan seconds that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the JAMB Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 625).

Senator Barau Jibrin presents the report.
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Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the JAMB Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 625).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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JAMB Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 625) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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5. Report of the Committee on Gas on the Gas Flaring (Prohibition and Punishment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 337) by Senator Bassey Akpan.

Senator Ibrahim Gobir seconds that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Gas on the Gas Flaring (Prohibition and Punishment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 337).

Senator Bassey Akpan presents the report.
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Senate dissolves into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the Gas Flaring (Prohibition and Punishment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 337).

Senate reverts to plenary and reports progress.
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Gas Flaring (Prohibition and Punishment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 337) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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6. Report of the Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters and Anti-Corruption & Financial Crimes on the Proceed of Crimes Bill, 2019 (SB. 376) by Senator @iamdavidumaru

Senator Clifford Ordia seconds that the Senate do consider the report of the Joint Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters and Anti-Corruption & Financial Crimes on the Proceed of Crimes Bill, 2019 (SB. 376).

Senator David Umaru presents the report.
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The report is adopted.
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Proceed of Crimes Bill, 2019 (SB. 376) is read the THIRD time and PASSED.
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7. Report of the Committee on Appropriations on the 2019 Appropriation Bill (SB. 721) by Senator Danjuma Goje.

Senator Danjuma Laah seconds that the Senate do receive the report of the Committee on Appropriations on the 2019 Appropriation Bill (SB. 721).

The report is LAID.
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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 Wednesday, 24th April, 2019.
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