Live Updates from end of the 1st Session of the 8th Senate

The Sergeant-At-Arms announces the arrival of the Senate President Bukola Saraki alongside members of the Senate Leadership.

Senate President Bukola Saraki now takes the Opening Prayer with all heads bowed.

Senate Chief Whip Olusola Adeyeye, Senator Remi Tinubu and Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda seen taking a group photograph.

Senate Chief Whip Olusola Adeyeye calls for order in the Chamber, asking Senators to take their seats for plenary to commence.

Senator Ahmed Sani moves for the approval of Votes and Proceedings of Wednesday 8th June 2016. Senator Sam Anyanwu seconds.

SP Bukola Saraki now reads a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari with a list of ambassadorial nominees for confirmation.

SP Bukola Saraki now reads out the list of ambassadorial nominees from the @NGRPresident with a total of 47 names.

Senate President Bukola Saraki acknowledges the presence of Three (3) schools in the gallery to observe Senate proceedings.

Senate President Bukola Saraki now giving the #8thSenateAt1 address. He commends his distinguished colleagues for their efforts so far.

“In the face of challenges, our peculiar activities/responsibilities as law makers must therefore reflect.

“For decades we have talked about diversifying the economy but have failed.

“This Senate is determined to put in legislations to enable the diversification of the Nigerian economy.

“The elect transaction law ll reduce cost of doing business, this legal framework will open up opportunities for young people.

“Bankruptcy Act will improve the ease of doing business, the process will becomes less stressful & will transform the economy.

“Review of the Procurement Act is another bill before the senate. We believe tha FG should patronise locally made goods.

“I dream of a day when a trader in Oshogbo and a farmer in Ogoja will benefit from the Senate.”

Senate President Bukola Saraki now ends his speech followed with a standing ovation from Distinguished Senators.

[Look out for full details of Senate President Bukola Saraki #8thSenateAt1 speech via Nigerian Senate page on Facebook.]

DSP Ike Ekweremadu now speaking congratulates the SP Bukola Saraki on 8th Senate @1 and also speaks on the continuous efforts of the Senate.

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DSP Ike Ekweremadu concludes his message by wishing all Muslim faithfuls a happy Ramadhan Season.

Senate Leader Ali Ndume now speaking gives details of Bills that have passed 1st reading, those in 2nd & 3rd reading, motions & petitions.

Senate Leader Ali Ndume now commending the maturity of Senators. He says they have put the country first before their respective parties.

Senator Ndume speaking to Senators of PDP Nigeria says they have been of good behaviour which has made them more of minority than opposition

Sen Akume raises a point of order saying all Senators are mandated to dress properly. He says the Senate is not for Emirs/Chiefs/strangers.

Senator George Akume was addressing his point of order to Senator Tanimu Aduda who is dressed in a Turban like an Emir.

Senate President Bukola Saraki notes the point of order from Senator George Akume.

Now speaking is Senate Minority Leader Senator Akpabio. He congratulates SP Bukola Saraki and his Distinguished colleagues for 8th Senate @ 1.

Senator Akpabio thanks Senators of PDP Nigeria & the entire Senate for giving him the opportunity to be the Minority Leader.

Senator Akpabio says Senators of PDP Nigeria backed the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki as the SP because the party believes in democracy.

Senator Akpabio speaking to Senate Leader says PDP Nigeria is not minority but the members are just after the peace of the Nation

Senator Akpabio concludes by urging the Senate to intervene in the plight of Nigerians who are suffering widely. 

Senate Chief Whip, Olusola Adeyeye now speaking congratulates the SP Bukola Saraki, recalling that this day last year, they were all at ICC.

Senate Whip, Adeyeye says he is glad to see that the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki as the SP of the Senate has not been reversed.

Sen Adeyeye still speaking says the Senate cannot mark 8th Senate @ 1 with just the positive aspects because some ills have gone down in 1yr.

“If we say we have not sinned we call ourselves liars.

“Senator Adeyeye speaks extensively on the happenings going on in the country. He says the Senate has to come together to make things work.

“Senator Adeyeye says we should stop badmouthing our country because it is still better than many,” he concludes.

Sen. Sam Anyanwu congratulates SP Bukola Saraki on behalf of his constituents on 8th Senate @ 1 and also wishes  President Buharia quick recovery.

Sen Na’allah stands to congratulate SP Bukola Saraki and the Senate on 8th Senate @ 1. Says as a Muslim he has come to accept the leadership.

Sen Dino Melaye now congratulates SP Bukola Saraki on 8th Senate @ 1says he is sure his leadership will take the Senate to the promise land

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Senator Dino Melaye commends SP Bukola Saraki for being focused and hardworking irrespective of all the challenges he has faced.

Senator Dino Melaye also congratulates DSP Ike Ekweremadu. He says in the Senate there is no opposition as he speaks on oneness.

Senator Dino Melaye pledges his support to the entire Senate Leadership as long as they keep supporting SP Bukola Saraki.

Senator Tanimu Aduda starts by mentioning all his traditional titles & the traditional rulers who awarded these titles to him.

Senator Philip Aduda also congratulates SP Bukola Saraki and the Senate on #8thSenateAt1. He says it’s privilege for him to be among them.

Senator Aduda speaks on the marginalisation of the FCT people. He also speaks on the need for Abuja to have a State House.

Sen Olujimi also congratulates SP Bukola Saraki & the Senate on 8th Senate @ 1. She points out areas the Senate should focus on this 2nd yr.

Sen Abdulaziz Nyako appreciates the work of SP Bukola Saraki and the Senate so far.

He also points out areas to focus on.

Senator Bassey Akpan applauds SP Bukola Saraki and the Senate on 8th Senate @ 1. He wishes more blessings on the Senate & Nigeria.

Senators Alimikhena, Urhoghide, Sen Gbenga Ashafa, Bwacha all congratulate SP Bukola Saraki, Senate while they also speak on their concerns.

Sen Shehu Sani commends the leadership of SP Bukola Saraki. He says the challenges of the 7th Senate are different from that of the 8thSenate.

Senator Shehu Sani urges the Senate to look at its weaknesses and strength so they can see areas that needs to be improved on.

“Posterity will not judge us by what we say about ourselves but by what our constituents say about us.”~ Senator Shehu Sani 

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege representing delta Central under Labour Party has challenged Bukola Saraki on need to implement electronic voting

Senator Ibrahim Gobir representing Sokoto East has called for education reform to build human capacity

Sen Abdullahi Gobir congratulates SP Bukola Saraki, the Senate on 8th Senate @ 1 and also speaks on the need to revolutionalize the Edu sector.

Sen Omo-Agege admires the leadership skills of SP Bukola Saraki, congratulates him on a few bills that have passed 3rd reading

Sen Lanre Tejuosho clarifies that constituency projects by Senate in budget is implemented by executive and funds never given to Senators

Sen Tejuoso congratulates SP Bukola Saraki & the Senate on #8thSenateAt1. He speaks on how he now understands legislation better as a Senator

Senator Ben Murray Bruce now speaking addresses @NGRPresident saying in Budget 2017 recurrent expenditure should not exceed 50%

Senator Ben Murray Bruce further speaks on how best the Budget 2017 can be best represented for the good of the nation.

Senator Misau now speaking questions the FG on the whereabouts of the funds recovered from looters.

Sen Ohuabunwa starts by saying this is the day the Lord has made, urges Distinguished Senators to rejoice and be glad in it.

Sen Ohuabunwa now congratulates SP Bukola Saraki and the Senate on 8th Senate @ 1.

Senate President Bukola Saraki thanks all Senators who have spoken on 8th Senate @ 1. Calls on the Senate Leader to proceed with plenary.

Senate Leader now moves for all other activity in the order paper to be stood down till the next legislative day. Minority Leader seconds.

Senate Leader Ali Ndume moves for Senate to adjourn plenary to Tuesday 14th June, 2016. Minority Leader Sen Akpabio seconds.

Senate President now puts the question forward and Senate adjourns plenary to Tuesday 14th June, 2016.

Gavel Bangs!

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