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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, @DrAhmadLawan leads the Principal Officers into the chambers; takes the official prayers; and begins the day’s proceedings at 10:31am.
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Senator Akwashiki Godiya moves for the approval of votes and proceedings of Wednesday, 9th October 2019. Senator Moro Patrick seconds.
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Senate now moves into the presentation of Bills for first reading.
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1. National Industrial Court Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 36) by Senator @OvieOmoAgege

National Industrial Court Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 36) is read the First Time.

2. Court of Appeal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 37) by Senator @OvieOmoAgege

Court of Appeal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 37) is read the First Time.

3. National Assembly Budget and Research Office (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 45) by Senator @rose__oko

National Assembly Budget and Research Office (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 45) is read the First Time.

4. Nigerian Maritime Zones Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 49) by Senator George Sekibo.

Nigerian Maritime Zones Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 49) is read the First Time.

5. City University of Technology Yaba (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 85) by Senator @YAYIAdeola

City University of Technology Yaba (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 85) is read the First Time.

6. Federal College of Agriculture Ofoni, Bayelsa State (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 86) by Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

Federal College of Agriculture Ofoni, Bayelsa State (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 86) is read the First Time.

7. Police Act CAP P19 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 87) by Senator Francis Onyewuchi.

Police Act CAP P19 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (SB. 87) is read the First Time.

8. Federal Road Authority (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 89) by Senator Gershom Bassey.

Federal Road Authority (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 89) is read the First Time.

9. Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act CAP E4 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 93) by Senator Abdullahi Adamu.

Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act CAP E4 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2019 (SB. 93) is read the First Time.

10. Federal Medical Centres (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 94) by Senator Betty Apiafi.

Federal Medical Centres (Est, etc) Bill, 2019 (SB. 94) is read the First Time.

Senate moves into the consideration of a Bill for second reading.
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A Bill for an Act to authorize the issue from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation the total sum of N10,330,416,607,347.....(2nd allotted day) by Senate Leader.

Minority Leader seconds that the Senate do resume the debate on the 2020 Appropriation Bill.
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“No nation moves forward without visiting the past, we do not ask questions on budget implementation. We should take budget implementation as serious business. We must look inward and look at ways the budget will give us maximum results.”- Senator Emmanuel Bwacha.

“We need to increase allocation for security men because they need to work harder.”- Senator Emmanuel Bwacha.

“We must begin to think about changing the revenue base of our economy. I want to commend the allocation on the power sector because it helps the diversification of the economy.”- Senator @DrSRJ_

“The issue of VAT cannot be overemphasized and it is important to the well being of our people. The consequences of the increase in VAT are dangerous, I believe one of the consequences of this increment will be unemployment.”- Senator Sandy Onor.

“We need to expand our economy to build a future for our youths.”- Senator Sandy Onor.

“Education is the foundation of human development. In a country with 10.1million out-of-school kids, I believe we need to do more.”- Senator Kola Balogun.

“On the capital expenditure, there are so many abandoned projects in the South East, the second Niger bridge and so on, we want the Federal Government to allocate money for them to be completed.”- Senator Chukwuka Utazi.

“Nigerians are interested in how the budget will improve security and infrastructural deficit in the country. If we have stable power supply, this will make businesses thrive.”- Senator Gyang Istifanus.

“The issue of the cost of governance should be looked into. We should look at our procurement cost in comparison with other countries .”- Senator Gyang Istifanus.

“I commend the leadership of the National Assembly with Mr. President for the timeliness of this budget.”- Senator Binos Yaroe.

“The increase of VAT is not in favour of this budget.”- Senator Michael Nnachi.

“I congratulate all of us in the National Assembly and Mr. President for the timeliness of this budget. For the implementation of the budget, we need to increase our revenue and also look into the area diversification.”- Senator Ibikunle Amosun.

“Efficiency would go a long way in the implementation of the budget.”- Senator Kwari Suleiman.

“If we support Mr. President, we are supporting ourselves and the people of Nigeria.”- Senator Bassey Akpan.

“It is a thing of joy that the executive and parliamentary have the best of leadership. Any country that wants to grow should look into education.”- Senator Eyakenyi Etim.

“The budget for education is not encouraging for a country with the highest number of out of school children in the world.”- Senator Eyakenyi Etim.

“Let me begin by thanking you Senate President for fulfilling your promise to return the budget cycle to Jan. - Dec. When the budget is fully implemented, it will take the youths off the streets. The manufacturing sector is unfortunately not doing so good.”- Sen. Clifford Ordia.

“I want to commend Mr. President. We must make sure the Chief Executives of MDAs do not delay in presenting their budgets. We must strengthen our oversight responsibilities to make sure the budget is well implemented.”- Senator Francis Ezenwa.

“The case of increase in VAT should be sent to the National Assembly. We should target those who are not paying tax and look into improving non-oil export to fund the 2020 budget.”- Senator Francis Ezenwa.

“I will like to commend the Senate President for his commitment to the Petroleum Industry Bill.”- Senator Betty Apiafi.

“If the leakages in NNPC is well taken care of, it will take care of our deficit.”- Senator Ayo Akinyelure.

Senate President, @DrAhmadLawan commends all his Distinguished Colleagues who contributed today. “The debate on the 2020 Appropriation Bill will continue on Tuesday, 15th October.”

Senate Leader moves that plenary be adjourned to another legislative day. Minority Leader seconds.

Plenary is adjourned to Tuesday, 15th October, 2019.
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