The Petroleum Industry Bill is a Bill that seeks to provide for Legal, Governance, Regulatory Fiscal Framework for the Nigerian Petroleum Industry, and the Development of Host Communities #pibpublichearing#PIB2021#NationBuilding#AJointTask
On the 24th, November 2020, the Petroleum Industry Bill was debated, it passed second reading and referredto the Ad-hoc Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill.
Today 27th, January 2020, the House of Representatives will welcome stakeholders to the 2-day public hearing of the Petroleum Industry Bill hosted by Speaker @femigbaja and Rep. Tahir Monguno
Present at the #pibpublichearing is the @HouseNGR Speaker, Rep. @femigbaja, the Chairman Adhoc Committee on petroleum industry bill, Rep. Mohammad Tahir Monguno (Chief Whip), Deputy Chair Adhoc Committee,
Rep. Victor Nwakolor, Hon Minister State Petroleum, GMD @NNPCgroup
...other head of Government agencies, captain of industries, civil society organizations, Host communities and the media. #pibpublichearing
“As we gather here today, we may differ in opinions and background but the truth is the passage of this bill is long overdue.” — Rep Tahir Monguno (Chief Whip and Chairman Adhoc Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill) #PIBPublicHearing
“A lot of work has gone into the preparation of this bill but it's not straight jacketed, the idea of public hearing is to have interests that may have not been accommodated prior to the introduction to the Bill to lend their voices“ — @SpeakerGbaja#PIBPublicHearing
“We intend to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill by April. That is a commitment we have made. Some may call it a tall order, but we will do it and we will do it with every sense of responsibility without compromising the thoroughness of the work that will be done” — @SpeakerGbaja
“I thank the chairman/the committee for the dedication and efforts thus far. I have confidence that they will deliver on this critical National Assignment within the time we have set. I look forward to presiding over the consideration of the committee’s report” ——@femigbaja
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Ghana to Consider Resolutions From Legislative Diplomacy in Resolving Trade Dispute - Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo tells Gbajabiamila
...as Nigeria’s Speaker @femigbaja makes case for the amendment of Ghana’s GIPC Act.
The President of Ghana, Prof. @NAkufoAddo has assured the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila of the readiness of the Ghanaian government to consider the resolutions reached at the 'Legislative Diplomacy Bilateral Meeting' between Nigeria...
and Ghana’s senior legislators on 2nd September 2020, at the Ghanaian Parliament House.
The Ghanian President gave the assurance when the Speaker of Ghana’s parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, upon completion of the 2-day extensive dialogue...
SEN. AKPABIO’S PERSONAL LETTER TO THE SPEAKER EXONERATES THE 9TH HOUSE BUT FAILS TO MEET THE ULTIMATUM, THE MINISTER SHOULD PUBLISH THE LIST AS INSTRUCTED
Nigerians encouraged to ignore the deflections and query ₦81.5billion spent by IMC
Following a motion unanimously adopted by the House, an investigation was ordered into the activities and financial malfeasance of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and its Interim Management Committee (IMC) between the periods of January to May 2020.
In a coordinated and calculated attempt to distract Nigerians from the on-going investigation, the Minister of NDDC and the leadership of the IMC raised spurious allegations against members of the National Assembly.
The President has signed the 2020 Appropriations Bill into law in fulfillment of the requirement of the 1999 constitution.
Before then, a lot of work went into the budget passage process and they are illustrated below.
Welcome to a new legislative day in the House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Speaker @femigbaja is presiding. #HousePlenary
After leading the opening prayer, @SpeakerGbaja went on to examine and approve the votes and proceedings for Wednesday, December 4th, 2019. #HousePlenary
The Speaker then called on the Clerk of the House to administer the oath of office for member-elect, Rep. Lawal Idris from Kogi State (APC) #HousePlenary
Welcome to a New Legislative Day in the House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬Deputy Speaker, Rep. @HonAhmedWase is presiding today. #HousePlenary
Rep. Dozie Nwankwo takes oath of office #HousePlenary
After the opening prayers, @SpeakerGbaja called the Clerk of the House to swear in New Members, Rep. Chinedu Ogah, Rep. Obinna Chidoka and Rep. Samson Okwu. #HousePlenary