Senate now moves to the adjourned consideration of the report of the Land Transport Committee on the Railway Bill 2016 SB. 1
Senate Leader moves that the Senate resolves into its Committee of the Whole. The Minority Leader seconds.
Senate now continues the Clause by Clause Consideration of the Nigerian Railway Corporation Act 1955 (Repeal and ReEnactment) Railway Bill SB. 1
Senators don’t get cash 4 constituency project. They identify projects needed in their constituency 2 be done by FG.
Senators Bala Na’Allah, Gbenga Ashafa and Foster Ogola contribute to the Clause by Clause consideration of the Railway Bill SB. 1.
Senators Mustapha Bukar, Chukwuka Utazi & Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi as well contribute to the Clause by Clause consideration of the Railway Bill.
Senators Kabiru Marafa, Usman Nafada, Dino Melaye and Senator Akpabio also make contributions to the Clauses of the Railway Bill.
They can make recommendations the final call on who gets the project is with the ministry.
The Committee of the Whole passes the 202 Clauses, as amended, Short Title and Long Title of the Railway Bill.
Senate Leader now moves that Senate reverts back to Plenary to report progress. The Minority Leader seconds.
Senate President Bukola Saraki reports progress on the Railway Bill
Senate Leader now moves for the third and final reading of the Railway Bill 2016 SB. 01. Minority Leader seconds.
Senate President Bukola Saraki puts the question on the Railway Bill 2016 SB. 01.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation Act 1955 (Repeal and ReEnactment) Railway Bill 2016 SB. 01 is hereby passed.
Senate President Bukola Saraki appreciates all Senators for the work on the Railway Bill ensuring its first amendment in over 50Years.
SP Bukola Saraki adds that the new Railway Bill is a bold step in moving the transportation and railway sectors in Nigeria ahead.
SP Bukola Saraki also says the Bill will ensure private participation and involvement in the railway sector and have great economic impact.
Senate Leader Ali Ndume now moves for the debate on motions. Minority Leader Senator Akpabio seconds.
The Motion is on need to investigate pre-shipment Inspection of Export Activities in Nigeria.
The Motion is sponsored by Senator Yusuf Abubakar Yusuf and co-sponsored by 13 Other Senators. Senator Yusuf rises for the lead debate.
Senator Yusuf harps on the need to scrutinize the pre-shipment inspection of goods -both oil and non-oil in Nigeria.
Senate passes the prayers of the motion to mandate its relevant committees to investigate the pre-shipment inspection.
Senate Leader now moves the motion to step down all other matters on the order paper. Minority Leader seconds.
Senate Leader now moves for adjournment of plenary to the next legislative day. Minority Leader second.
Senate President Bukola Saraki now makes some announcements.
Senate President Bukola Saraki says the Senate is to go on a break adding that annual reports of Committees should be submitted.
Senate President Bukola Saraki also announces that due to decisions made in some executive sessions, some committees leadership are to be changed.
Full list here: See the full list of new Senate committees’ leadership
Senate President Bukola Saraki adjourns plenary to Tuesday 13th September, 2016.
Gavel bangs!
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