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 Chamber, takes the official prayers and begin the day's proceedings at 10:53am.
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Senator Hezekiah Dimka moves for the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of Wednesday, 23rd February, 2022.
Senator Nora Ladi Daduut seconds.
Votes and Proceedings of Wednesday, 23rd February, 2022 were approved.
Senator Nora Ladi Daduut seconds.
Votes and Proceedings of Wednesday, 23rd February, 2022 were approved.
Senate President Ahmad @DrAhmadLawan reads three letters from President @MBuhari on:
i. Request for Confirmation of Appointment of two new members and renewal of five members on the Monetary Policy Committee in the Central Bank of Nigeria (@CBN).
i. Request for Confirmation of Appointment of two new members and renewal of five members on the Monetary Policy Committee in the Central Bank of Nigeria (@CBN).
ii. Transmission of the Nigeria Start-up Bill 2021 for consideration. The Bill aims to establish the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
iii. Electoral Act Amendment 2022, Matters Arising: President @MBuhari raises concern on Section 84(12).
The provision according to @MBuhari has introduced disqualification material that ultra vires the Constitution to serving political office holders which they are constitutionally accorded protection. He requested the National Assembly to consider immediate amendment to the clause
Senator Ayo Akinyelure presented five petitions from the Office of the Senate President:
i. Petition from K. O. Fatai-Oso and Bello-Osagie A. Teslim on behalf of the Akinam/Ebede family against the Nigerian Agip Company (NAOC)...
i. Petition from K. O. Fatai-Oso and Bello-Osagie A. Teslim on behalf of the Akinam/Ebede family against the Nigerian Agip Company (NAOC)...
calling for Senate intervention for payment of arrears of rent and royalties due on 48 years on 225 hectares of land.
ii. Petition from Taiwo KK Omotade against the @HQNigerianArmy on the arbitrary compulsory retirement by the Nigerian Army.
iii. Petition from Dr. Babatunde Agbi against the National Open University of Nigeria on refusal of National Open University to pay for services rendered.
iv. Petition from Dr. Theophilus C. N. Ndubuaku on behalf of Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions against the Head of Service of the Federation to rescue the entire Nigerian Research Institutions Sector from collapse.
v. Petition from Dr. J. E. Jessah against Chief Chike Loiuis Nwabuwa (Assistant Commissioner of Police) Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State on lawlessness, impunity, terror, carnage, murder, rape, etc by the youths of Azungwu Community of Ogwashi-Uku...
... sponsored by Chief Chike Loiuis Nwabuwa (a serving Assistant Commissioner of Police) and his Associates over the Chieftaincy Title of Odogwu of Ogwashi-Uku.
Petitions were laid and referred to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions to report back within four weeks.
Senate now moves into Bills for First Reading.
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1. 2022 Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 950) by Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi.
2022 Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 950) is read the First Time.
2022 Appropriation Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 950) is read the First Time.
Senate now moves into Consideration of Reports.
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1. Conference Committee Report
Nigeria Postal Services Act Cap N127 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 657) by Senator Ajayi Boroffice.
Nigeria Postal Services Act Cap N127 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 657) by Senator Ajayi Boroffice.
Senator Ajayi Borrofice moves that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Communications on the Nigeria Postal Services Act Cap N127 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 657).
Senator Uche Ekwunife seconds.
Senator Uche Ekwunife seconds.
Senator Ajayi Borrofice lays and presents the report.
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Senate approves the Conference report on the Nigeria Postal Services Act Cap N127 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-enactment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 657).
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2. Report of the Committee on Communications
Confirmation of the Nomination of Professor Mansur Anwalu Bindawa for Appointment as New Non-Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (@NgComCommission) by Senator Oluremi Tinubu
Confirmation of the Nomination of Professor Mansur Anwalu Bindawa for Appointment as New Non-Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (@NgComCommission) by Senator Oluremi Tinubu
Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe representing Senator Oluremi Tinubu, moves that the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Communications on the confirmation of Professor Mansur Anwalu Bindawa for Appointment as New Non-Executive Commissioner of @NgComCommission
Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi seconds.
Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe lays and presents the report.
Senator Ibrahim Oloriegbe lays and presents the report.
Senate resolves into Committee of the Whole to consider the report.
Senate reverts to Plenary to report progress.
The Nomination of Professor Mansur Anwalu Bindawa is Confirmed as New Non-Executive Commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (@NgComCommission).
3. Report of the Committee on Constitution Review
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 5th Alteration Bills, 2022 by Deputy Senate President, Senator @OvieOmoAgege
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 5th Alteration Bills, 2022 by Deputy Senate President, Senator @OvieOmoAgege
Deputy Senate President, Senator @OvieOmoAgege moves that the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Constitution Review on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 5th Alteration Bills, 2022.
Senator Seriake Dickson seconds.
Deputy Senate President, Senator @OvieOmoAgege lays and presents the report.
Senate President @DrAhmadLawan interrupts the presentation to announce the arrival of a delegation led by the Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo; Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen...
...representative of United Nations, and the Director General for the National Center for Women Development, Hon. (Dr) Asabe Vilita Bashir.
Deputy Senate President, Senator @OvieOmoAgege continues with his Presentation.
Senate to commence voting on the 68 proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
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94 Senators have registered to vote on the 68 proposed Amendment to the Constitution.
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Voting Commences as attendance is now 95.
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1. A Bill for An Act to alter d Constitution of the FRN, 1999 to abrogate State Joint LG Acct & provide for a special account into which shall be paid all allocations due to LG Councils from the Federation Account & from the Govt of d State& for related matters
Yes - 92
No – 2
Abstain - 0
Total: 94
The Bill is passed
No – 2
Abstain - 0
Total: 94
The Bill is passed
2. A Bill For An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to establish Local Government Councils as tier of government and guarantee their democratic existence, tenure; and for related matters.
Yes - 88
No – 4
Abstain - 0
Total - 94
This Bill is passed
No – 4
Abstain - 0
Total - 94
This Bill is passed
3. A Bill For An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to change the names of Afikpo North and Afikpo South Local Government Areas; and for related matters.
Yes - 90
No – 2
Abstain - 1
Total - 93
This Bill is passed!
Yes - 90
No – 2
Abstain - 1
Total - 93
This Bill is passed!
4. A Bill for An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to change the name of Kunchi Local Government Area of Kano State; and for related matters.
Yes - 89
No – 0
Abstain - 1
Total - 90
This Bill is passed!
Yes - 89
No – 0
Abstain - 1
Total - 90
This Bill is passed!
5. A Bill For An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to change the names of Egbado North and Egbado South Local Government Areas; and for related matters.
Yes - 93
No – 2
Abstain - 0
Total - 95
This Bill is passed!
Yes - 93
No – 2
Abstain - 0
Total - 95
This Bill is passed!
6. A Bill for An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to change the name of Barikin Ladi Local Government Area; and for related.
Yes - 67
No – 26
Abstain - 0
Total - 93
This Bill failed to pass!
Yes - 67
No – 26
Abstain - 0
Total - 93
This Bill failed to pass!
7. A Bill For An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to correct the name of Atigbo Local Government Area of Oyo State; and for related matters.
Yes - 79
No – 6
Abstain - 1
Total - 86
Yes - 79
No – 6
Abstain - 1
Total - 86
8. A Bill for An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to correct the name of Obia/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State; and for related matters.
Yes - 91
No – 2
Abstain - 0
Total - 93
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 91
No – 2
Abstain - 0
Total - 93
The Bill is Passed!
9. Act to alter the Constitution of the Fed Rep.of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for the Financial Independence of State Houses of Assembly and State Judiciary; & for related matters.
Yes - 83
No – 1
Abstain - 0
Total - 84
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 83
No – 1
Abstain - 0
Total - 84
The Bill is Passed!
10. A Bill For An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to compel persons to obey or comply with legislative summon; and for related matters.
Yes - 89
No – 5
Abstain - 0
Total - 94
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 89
No – 5
Abstain - 0
Total - 94
The Bill is Passed!
11. A Bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to regulate the first session and inauguration of members-elect of the National and State Houses of Assembly; and for related matters.
Yes - 86
No – 5
Abstain - 0
Total - 91
The Bill is Passed!
No – 5
Abstain - 0
Total - 91
The Bill is Passed!
12. Institutionalization of the legislative bureaucracy in the Constitution. Simply National Assembly Service Commission, State House of Assembly Service Commission.
Yes - 93
No – 0
Abstain - 0
Total - 93
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 93
No – 0
Abstain - 0
Total - 93
The Bill is Passed!
13. 7. A Bill For An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to correct the name of Atigbo Local Government Area of Oyo State; and for related matters.
Yes - 79
No – 15
Abstain - 0
Total - 94
The Bill failed to Pass!
Yes - 79
No – 15
Abstain - 0
Total - 94
The Bill failed to Pass!
14. A Bill For An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide the procedure for overriding executive veto in respect of money Bills; and for related matters.
Yes - 44
No – 39
Abstain - 0
The Bill failed to Pass!
Yes - 44
No – 39
Abstain - 0
The Bill failed to Pass!
15. A Bill for an Act to alter the 1999 Constitution, to provide for the procedure of removing presiding officers of the legislature; and for related matters.
Yes - 62
No – 28
Abstain - 0
Total: 90
The Bill failed to Pass!
Yes - 62
No – 28
Abstain - 0
Total: 90
The Bill failed to Pass!
16. A Bill for An Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide pension for Presiding Officers of the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly; and for related matters.
The Bill failed to Pass!
The Bill failed to Pass!
17. A Bill For an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to establish the Federal Revenue Court and the Revenue Court of a State; and for related matters.
Yes - 45
No – 38
Abstain - 0
Total: 83
The Bill failed to Pass!
Yes - 45
No – 38
Abstain - 0
Total: 83
The Bill failed to Pass!
18. The Bill is on Judicial Reforms.
Yes - 68
No – 7
Abstain - 1
Total: 76
The Bill failed to Pass!
Yes - 68
No – 7
Abstain - 1
Total: 76
The Bill failed to Pass!
19. A Bill For an Act to alter Constitution of the FRN, 1999 to provide timelines within which civil & criminal cases are heard & determined at trial&appellate courts in order to eliminate unnecessary delay in justice admin& delivery;&for related matters.
Yes - 49
No – 31
Abstain - 31
Total: 81
The Bill failed to Pass!
No – 31
Abstain - 31
Total: 81
The Bill failed to Pass!
20. A Bill for An Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to ensure uniformity in the retirement age & pension rights of judicial officers of superior courts of record...
Yes - 90
No – 3
Abstain - 0
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 90
No – 3
Abstain - 0
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
21. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Delete the Reference to the Provisions of the Criminal Code, Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Act, Criminal Procedure Code or Evidence Act; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 93
No – 1
Abstain - 0
Total: 94
The Bill is Passed!
No – 1
Abstain - 0
Total: 94
The Bill is Passed!
22. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Exclude the Period of Intervening Events in the Computation of Time for Determining Pre-election Petitions, Election Petitions & Appeals therefrom; & for Related Matters
Yes - 89
No – 4
Abstain - 0
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
No – 4
Abstain - 0
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
23. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to allow Court or Tribunal Proceedings to be Conducted remotely, Virtually, Online or through any Media Platform or Technological Innovation; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 62
No – 24
Abstain - 3
Total: 79
The Bill failed to Passed!
No – 24
Abstain - 3
Total: 79
The Bill failed to Passed!
24. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Expand the Interpretation of Judicial Office to include Courts or Tribunals created by an Act of the National Assembly or a State House of Assembly; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 81
No – 7
Abstain - 1
Total: 89
The Bill is Passed!
No – 7
Abstain - 1
Total: 89
The Bill is Passed!
25. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for the Post Call Qualification of the Secretary of the National Judicial Council; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 87
No – 2
Abstain - 1
Total: 90
The Bill is Passed!
No – 2
Abstain - 1
Total: 90
The Bill is Passed!
26. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Permit Public Servants to Engage in Healthcare Education, Production and Services beyond Farming; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 89
No – 1
Abstain –0
Total: 90
The Bill is Passed!
No – 1
Abstain –0
Total: 90
The Bill is Passed!
27. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Impose the requirement of fair Hearing in the process of Recommendation of Removal of Judicial Officers by the State Judicial Service Commission; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 84
No – 2
Abstain – 1
Total: 87
The Bill is Passed!
No – 2
Abstain – 1
Total: 87
The Bill is Passed!
28. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Include Judges of the National Industrial Court in the Composition of Election Tribunal; & for Related Matters.
Yes - 55
No – 25
Abstain – 1
Total: 81
The Bill Failed!
Yes - 55
No – 25
Abstain – 1
Total: 81
The Bill Failed!
29. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Move Airports from Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 84
No – 2
Abstain – 0
Total: 86
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 84
No – 2
Abstain – 0
Total: 86
The Bill is Passed!
30. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to move Fingerprints, Identification and Criminal Records from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 86
No – 3
Abstain –0
Total: 89
The Bill is Passed!
No – 3
Abstain –0
Total: 89
The Bill is Passed!
31. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Delete prisons in the Exclusive Legislative List and Redesignate it as Correctional Services in the Concurrent Legislative List; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 86
No – 2
Abstain – 0
Total: 88
The Bill is Passed!
No – 2
Abstain – 0
Total: 88
The Bill is Passed!
32. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to move Railway from the Exclusive Legislative List to Concurrent Legislative List; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 92
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 92
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 92
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 92
The Bill is Passed!
33. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to allow States Generate, Transmit and Distribute Electricity in Area covered by the National Grid; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 90
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 90
The Bill is Passed!
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 90
The Bill is Passed!
34. A Bill for an Act to Alter Part I of the Second Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to include Value Added Tax on the Exclusive Legislative List; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 41
No – 44
Abstain – 0
Total: 85
The Bill failed to Pass!
Yes - 41
No – 44
Abstain – 0
Total: 85
The Bill failed to Pass!
35. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for Special Seat for Women in the National and State Houses of Assembly; & for Related Matters.
Yes - 30
No – 58
Abstain – 3
Total: 91
The Bill Failed to Pass!
Yes - 30
No – 58
Abstain – 3
Total: 91
The Bill Failed to Pass!
36. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Expand the Scope of Citizenship by Registration; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 83
No – 2
Abstain – 0
Total: 85
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 83
No – 2
Abstain – 0
Total: 85
The Bill is Passed!
37. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for Affirmative Action for Women in Political Party Administration; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 34
No – 53
Abstain – 3
Total: 90
The Bill Failed to Pass!
Yes - 34
No – 53
Abstain – 3
Total: 90
The Bill Failed to Pass!
38. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide Criteria for Qualification to become an Indigene of a State in Nigeria; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 90
No – 5
Abstain – 0
Total: 95
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 90
No – 5
Abstain – 0
Total: 95
The Bill is Passed!
39. A Bill for an Act to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Empower the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission to Enforce Compliance with Remittance of Accruals into and Disbursement of Revenue from the Federation Account...
...and Streamline the Procedure for Reviewing the Revenue Allocation Formula; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 94
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 95
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 94
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 95
The Bill is Passed!
40. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Enhance the Independence of Certain Bodies; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 93
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 93
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
41. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Remove Transitional Lawmaking Powers from the Executive Arms of Government; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 88
No – 3
Abstain – 0
Total: 91
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 88
No – 3
Abstain – 0
Total: 91
The Bill is Passed!
42. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Expand Immunity to the Legislative and Judicial Arms of Government; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 29
No – 50
Abstain – 1
Total: 80
The Bill Failed to Pass!
Yes - 29
No – 50
Abstain – 1
Total: 80
The Bill Failed to Pass!
43. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Specify the Time within which the Executive shall present to the National Assembly...
... any Treaty between the Federation & any other Country for Enactment; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 81
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 81
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 81
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 81
The Bill is Passed!
44. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Specify the period within which the President or the Governor of State shall present the Appropriation Bill before the National Assembly or House of Assembly;
Yes - 92
No – 0
Abstain – 1
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
No – 0
Abstain – 1
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
45. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Require the President or Governors to submit the Names of Persons Nominated as Ministers or Commissioners within thirty days of...
...taking the Oath of Office for Confirmation by the Senate or State House of Assembly,; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 93
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 94
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 93
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 94
The Bill is Passed!
46. A Bill for an Act to Alter Third Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to include Presiding Officers of the National Assembly in the Membership of the National Security Council; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 73
No – 6
Abstain – 0
Total: 79
The Bill is Passed!
No – 6
Abstain – 0
Total: 79
The Bill is Passed!
47. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Establish State Security Council; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 92
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 92
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
48. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Second Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Empower the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly Powers to summon the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria...
... and Governors of States to answer Questions on issues on which the National and State Houses of Assembly have the Power to make Law; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 77
No – 13
Abstain – 1
Total: 91
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 77
No – 13
Abstain – 1
Total: 91
The Bill is Passed!
49. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to reduce the Period within which the President or the Governor of a State may authorize the withdrawal of Monies from the Consolidated Revenue Fund...
...in the absence of an Appropriations Act from six months to three months; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 83
No – 5
Abstain – 0
Total: 88
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 83
No – 5
Abstain – 0
Total: 88
The Bill is Passed!
50. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Replace the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation with the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federal Government; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 93
No – 0
Abstain – 1
Total: 94
The Bill is Passed!
No – 0
Abstain – 1
Total: 94
The Bill is Passed!
51. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Office of the Accountant –General of the Federal Government separate from the Office of the Accountant –General of the Federation; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 88
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 88
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 88
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 88
The Bill is Passed!
52. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Specify the Time-frame for the Conduct of Population Census; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 91
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 92
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 91
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 92
The Bill is Passed!
53. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Office of the Attorney–General of the Federation and of the State separate from the Office of the Minister of Justice or Commissioners for Justice of the state...
... in order to make the Offices Attorneys–General Independent and Insulated from Partisanship; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 86
No – 6
Abstain – 0
Total: 92
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 86
No – 6
Abstain – 0
Total: 92
The Bill is Passed!
54. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for a State of the Nation and State of the State Address by the President and Governor; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 89
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 90
The Bill is Passed!
No – 1
Abstain – 0
Total: 90
The Bill is Passed!
55. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Include Former Heads of the National Assembly in the Council of State; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 73
No – 19
Abstain – 1
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 73
No – 19
Abstain – 1
Total: 93
The Bill is Passed!
56. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Termination of Tenure of Certain Elected Officials on Account of a Change of Political Party; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 25
No – 50
Abstain – 0
Total: 75
The Bill failed to Pass!
No – 50
Abstain – 0
Total: 75
The Bill failed to Pass!
57. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Enhance existing Provisions on the Formation of Political Parties; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 78
No – 6
Abstain – 2
Total: 86
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 78
No – 6
Abstain – 2
Total: 86
The Bill is Passed!
58. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for Independent Candidacy in Presidential, Governorship, National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly & Local Government Councils Elections; & for Related Matters.
Yes - 89
No – 5
Abstain –0
Total: 94
The Bill is Passed!
No – 5
Abstain –0
Total: 94
The Bill is Passed!
59. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for Diaspora Voting; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 29
No – 62
Abstain – 1
Total: 92
The Bill failed to Pass!
Yes - 29
No – 62
Abstain – 1
Total: 92
The Bill failed to Pass!
60. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for the Office of the Mayor for the Federal Capital Territory Administration Abuja;
Yes - 62
No – 25
Abstain – 1
Total: 88
The Bill Failed to Passed!
Yes - 62
No – 25
Abstain – 1
Total: 88
The Bill Failed to Passed!
61. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for Appointment of a Minister from the FCT; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 67
No – 9
Abstain – 0
Total: 76
The Bill failed to Pass!
Yes - 67
No – 9
Abstain – 0
Total: 76
The Bill failed to Pass!
62. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Correct the Error in the definition of the Boundary of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja;
Yes - 81
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 81
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 81
No – 0
Abstain – 0
Total: 81
The Bill is Passed!
63.A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to make Free, Compulsory & Basic Education a Fundamental Right of all Citizens under Chapter IV of the Constitution
Yes - 88
No –1
Abstain – 0
Total: 89
The Bill is Passed!
Yes - 88
No –1
Abstain – 0
Total: 89
The Bill is Passed!
64. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to further define Acts that Constitute Torture, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 76
No – 9
Abstain – 1
Total: 86
The Bill Failed to Pass!
Yes - 76
No – 9
Abstain – 1
Total: 86
The Bill Failed to Pass!
65. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Require the Government to Direct its Policy towards ensuring Rights to Food and Food Security in Nigeria; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 81
No – 5
Abstain – 1
Total: 87
The Bill is Passed!
No – 5
Abstain – 1
Total: 87
The Bill is Passed!
66. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Reflect the Establishment and Core Functions of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 79
No – 5
Abstain – 1
Total: 85
The Bill is Passed!
No – 5
Abstain – 1
Total: 85
The Bill is Passed!
67. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Establish the National and State Councils of Traditional Rulers to advise the President and Governors on Matters Related to Customs, Security and Public Order; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 63
No – 17
Abstain – 1
Total: 81
The Bill failed to Pass!
No – 17
Abstain – 1
Total: 81
The Bill failed to Pass!
68. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to, Provide Reserved Quota for Women; and for Related Matters.
Yes - 44
No – 43
Abstain – 1
Total: 88
The Bill Failed to Pass!
Yes - 44
No – 43
Abstain – 1
Total: 88
The Bill Failed to Pass!
Deputy Senate President, Senator @OvieOmoAgege cites Order 85 for re-committal of Bill No 18 dealing with judicial reforms.
“Honestly I want us to be very careful. Our Distinguished colleagues voted cautiously and 86 of our members are members of the Constitution Review Committee. That is more than half of the Senate." - Senate President @DrAhmadLawan
"I don’t want us to take any action that will undermine the votes of our colleagues. But if majority of our colleagues here believe we should go that line, we will go but that will be just for that. I just want us to be careful.” – Senate President @DrAhmadLawan
“We can’t take a decision now and start reversing ourselves. We are not perfect, we make mistakes. This process will be repeated in another four years.” – Senator Ali Ndume
“Let me say this and honestly, I still feel it is not the right thing to do. Having voted, we might have campaigned for some certain positions." - @DrAhmadLawan
"I understand the position of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, but this this exercise is a continuous exercise. If we are not able to get it today, we should make effort to get it tomorrow." - @DrAhmadLawan
"But to start reversing ourselves, I don’t know where it will end. I am of the opinion that what we have done stays and let us all embrace the outcome as statesmen.” - @DrAhmadLawan
Senate Leader, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi moves that Bills that have been passed be read the Second Time.
Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe seconds.
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Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe seconds.
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Senate President @DrAhmadLawan rules that Bills that have been voted for and Passed be now read the Third Time.
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Bills 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 62, 63, 65, and 66 were read the Third Time and PASSED!
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