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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 begin the day's proceedings at 10:43am.

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Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia moves for the adoption of Votes and Proceedings for Wednesday, 24th February, 2021.

Senator Clifford Odia seconds.

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Senate President @DrAhmadLawan reads a letter from President @MBuhari on:

1.Request for Confirmation of the Nomination of Mr. Halilu Ahmad Shaba as Director-General of
National Space Research and Development Agency; and

2. Request for Confirmation of the Nomination of Muhammed Dattijo Usman as Federal Commissioner representing Niger State in the national Population Commission (NPC).

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Senator Ayo Akinyelure presents Petitions from the Office of the President of the Senate.

Petitions were laid and referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Privileges and to report back within four weeks.

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Senate now moves into Presentation of Bills for First Reading.

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1. Federal Medical Centre Obukpa, Nsukka, Enugu State (Establishment) Bill 2021 (SB. 599) by Senator Chukwuka Utazi

Federal Medical Centre Obukpa, Nsukka, Enugu State (Establishment) Bill 2021 (SB. 599) is read the First Time.

2. Federal Orthopedic Hospital Ukpor, Anambra State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 598) by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah

Federal Orthopedic Hospital Ukpor, Anambra State (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 598) is read the First Time.

3. Federal College of Education Kaiama (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 655) by Senator Sadiq Umar

Federal College of Education Kaiama (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 655) is read the First Time.

4. Nigeria Cocoa Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 649) by Senator Nicholas Tofowomo

Nigeria Cocoa Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 649) is read the First Time.

5. Clean Nigeria Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2020 (SB. 652) by Senator Clifford Odia

Clean Nigeria Agency (Establishment) Bill, 2020 (SB. 652) is read the First Time.

Senate now moves into Presentation and Consideration of Reports.

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1. Report of the Committee on Defence

Confirmation of the Nomination for Appointment as Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs for the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by Senator Aliyu Wamakko

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Senator Aliyu Wamakko moves that Senate do receive & consider the report of the Committee on Defence on the confirmation of the Nomination of the following persons for Appointment as Chief of Defence Staff & Service Chiefs for the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

1. Maj. General Lucky Eluonye Onyenucheya Irabor – Chief of Defence Staff

2. Maj. General Ibrahim Attahiru – Chief of Army Staff

3. Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo – Chief of Naval Staff

4. Air Vice Marshal Isiaka O. Amao – Chief of Air Staff

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Senator Betty Apiafi seconds.

Senator Aliyu Wamakko lays and presents the report.

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“Going by the resumes of these nominees, they are highly capable and up to the task they are nominated for.” – Senator Barau Jibrin

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“I will like to begin by commending Senator Aliyu Wamakko and his Committee for a very thorough and terrific job. The President and Commander-In-Chief took his time to seek out the very best in the Armed Forces." Deputy Senate President @OvieOmoAgege

"The intellect and exploit of these nominees are very well documented in this report. The nominee for Chief of Defence Staff is a friend I have known for so many years and I can personally attest and corroborate the Wammako’s confirmation as a competent and patriotic person."

"Maj. General Ibrahim Attahiru is also someone I have known for a very long time. I have no doubt that President Muhammadu Buhari has selected the very best men to pilot the military affairs. I wholeheartedly support these nominations.” – Deputy Senate President @OvieOmoAgege

Senate resolves into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.

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Senate reverts to plenary to report progress.

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The nomination of Maj. General Lucky Eluonye Onyenucheya Irabor is CONFIRMED as Chief of Defence Staff

The nomination of Maj. General Ibrahim Attahiru is CONFIRMED as Chief of Army Staff

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The nomination of Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo is CONFIRMED as Chief of Naval Staff

The nomination of Air Vice Marshal Isiaka O. Amao is CONFIRMED as Chief of Air Staff.

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“Congratulations to them. There was so much calls for the replacement of the former service chiefs and the President did that." - @DrAhmadLawan

"Let me take this opportunity to thank the former Service Chiefs for doing their best and also advise the new Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs that Nigerians expect so much from them." - @DrAhmadLawan

"We are in a very serious situation. The security situation must be improved and the buck is now going to stop on their table as far as operations are concerned. We in the Senate will continue to support our Armed Forces in whatever way is possible." - @DrAhmadLawan

"We expect our Armed Forces to take the fight to the insurgents and bandits. There must be inter-agency and cooperation, the Army, the Air Force must coordinate their activities." - @DrAhmadLawan

"With this, I wish them all the success and we promise them and indeed Nigerians that we will support them in whatever way that its possible.” - @DrAhmadLawan

2. Report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service

Chartered Institute of Forensic Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 615) by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau

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Senator Ibrahim Shekarau moves that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service Chartered Institute of Forensic Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 615)

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Senator Stephen Odey seconds.

Senator Ibrahim Shekarau lays and presents the report.

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Senate resolves into Committee of the Whole to consider the report of the Committee on Establishment and Public Service Chartered Institute of Forensic Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 615)

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Senate reverts to plenary to report progress.

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Senate approves the Clauses 1-11 as amended, Schedules 1-4 as recommended, Explanatory, Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.

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Chartered Institute of Forensic Investigative Professionals of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 615) is read the THIRD TIME and PASSED.

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“This new Institute should provide the kind of services that will ensure that corruption particularly in the private and public sector are easily identified and nip in the bud. We don’t have to have EFCC chasing people." - @DrAhmadLawan

"If we can nip this in the bud, we reduce the chances of people doing away with millions. With this, I want to congratulate the new members of the institute.” - @DrAhmadLawan

3. Report of the Committee on Women Affairs
Child Rights Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 227) by Senator Betty Apiafi

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Senator Betty Apiafi moves that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Women Affairs on the Child Rights Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 227)

The motion was seconded.

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Senator Betty Apiafi lays and presents the report.

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Senate resolves into Committee of the Whole to consider the report of the Committee on Women Affairs on the Child Rights Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 227)

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Senate reverts to plenary to report progress.

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Senate approves the Clauses 1 and 2 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.

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Child Rights Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (SB. 227) is read the THIRD TIME and PASSED.

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“This is a very important amendment. This amendment is meant to cure those kind of societal ills and keep away those rapists from our children.” - @DrAhmadLawan

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4. Report of the Committee on Women Affairs

Older Persons (Rights and Privileges) Bill, 2021 (SB. 114) by Senator Betty Apiafi

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Senator Betty Apiafi moves that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Women Affairs on the Older Persons (Rights and Privileges) Bill, 2021 (SB. 114)

Senator Orker-Jev seconds

Senator Betty Apiafi lays and presents the report.

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Senate resolves into Committee of the Whole to consider the report of the Committee on Women Affairs on the Older Persons (Rights and Privileges) Bill, 2021 (SB. 114)

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Senate reverts to plenary to report progress.

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Senate approves the Clauses 1-40 as recommended, Explanatory Memorandum as recommended, Short and Long Titles as recommended.

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Older Persons (Rights and Privileges) Bill, 2021 (SB. 114) is read the THIRD TIME and PASSED.

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“Congratulations to our Committee and the sponsor of the Bill.” - Senate President @DrAhmadLawan

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Senate Leader moves that all other items on the Order Paper be suspended till another legislative day.

Minority Leader seconds.

Plenary is adjourned to Wednesday, 3rd March, 2021.

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