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Welcome to a new legislative day in the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. #HousePlenary

Deputy Speaker @HonAhmedWase is presiding. After the opening prayers, the Deputy Speaker went on to examine and approve votes and proceedings for Thursday, November 14th, 2019. #HousePlenary

A motion on the need to resuscitate abandoned industries in Nigeria was raised by Rep. Nnaji Nnolim John and seconded by Rep. Musa Mohammed. Rep. Nnolim in leading the debate said the move was aimed at encouraging diversification of the economy through industrialization.

He added that if Industries like the coal mines are revived, there will be more employment and business opportunities for the teeming population. The motion was voted on and adopted.
#HousePlenary

A motion on the urgent need to install scanning machines in Nigerian ports was raised by Rep. Nichola Ossai and was seconded by Rep. Julius Pondi. Rep. Ossai, leading the debate, explained how the absence of scanning machines in the ports slows down the clearing of goods...

which leads to demurrage and unnecessary congestion of the ports. He said, if adopted, will not only help to aid doing business in Nigeria but also help in generating revenue to fund subsequent budgets. #HousePlenary

The House decried the fact that Nigeria still relies on manual methods in scanning goods imported into the country when other climes have already automated their ports. #HousePlenary

Rep. Gudaji Mohammed, however, informed the House that the committees on Custom and Finance met with Customs and found out that the Executive is already in the process of procuring scanners for all ports. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to relevant committees.

Rep. Gudaji Mohammed, however, informed the House that the committees on Custom and Finance met with Customs and found out that the Executive is already in the process of procuring scanners for all ports. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to relevant committees.

A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal College of Education Iwo, Osun State has passed second reading. #HousePlenary

A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal Polytechnic, Kwale, Delta State has passed third reading. #HousePlenary

The House adjourned plenary to Tuesday, 19th November, 2019 by 11:00 A.M following a motion for adjournment moved by the deputy leader of the House, Rep. Peter Akpatason and seconded by Rep. Tahir Monguno, the Chief Whip. #HousePlenary