We must continue to work together till that becomes a reality. Seeing the quality of youths going into agriculture, it is possible. – Senate President Bukola Saraki
With the following statement from SP Bukola Saraki, the Senate commences the business of the new legislative week on Tuesday, the 13th of October, 2016.
Senator Ben Uwajumogu moves for the approval of Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday 13th October, 2016. Senator Isaac Alfa seconds.
DSP Ike Ekweremadu makes announcements to his Colleagues and welcome students present in the Senate Gallery.
Senate Leader Ali Ndume raises a Point of Order on the release of 21 Chibok Girls by Insurgents.
Senators Biodun Olujimi and Garba Binta also speak as mothers on the joy elicited by the return of the 21 Chibok Girls.
They also comment on how things would have been for them in captivity and the need for total rehabilitation of the released Chibok Girls.
Senator Monsurat also welcomes the development and expresses joy on the release of the 21 Chibok Girls
DSP Ekweremadu appreciates everyone instrumental in keeping the matter on a front burner asking that the efforts be sustained to ensure that the remaining Chibok Girls in captivity are released and rescued soonest.
Senate Leader and Clerk of the Senate moves for the presentation of Bills for first reading.
1. Senior Citizens Centre Bill 2016 (HB. 121) by Senate Leader
2. Official Secrets Act CAP O3LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill 2016 HB. 317 & 426 by Senate Leader
3. Legislative House (Powers and Privileges) Act CAP L12 LFN 2004 (Repeal & Re-Enactment) Bill 2016 HB. 382 by Senate Leader
Senate moves to the confirmation of nomination of Commissioners for the National Population Commission.
Senate refers the nomination of commissioners for the National Population Commission to Its National Population Committee for further action.
Senate also moves to the confirmation of nomination as commissioners of INEC Nigeria from Anambra, Delta, Oyo, Niger, Gombe and Zamfara.
The confirmation of nomination as INEC Nigeria Commissioners is referred to the INEC Committee for further legislative action.
Senate now moves to the consideration of report of its Legal Matters Committee on the appointment of Justices of the Supreme Court.
Senate Leader Ndume and Senator Joshua Lidani speak on the impeccable resume & personalities of the two nominees from Benue & Kebbi States.
The nominees are Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko JCA ( (North Central – Benue) and Hon. Justice Amina Augie (North West- Kebbi).
Senate Leader Ali Ndume moves that Senate dissolves into its Committee of the Whole. He also informs that the E-Voting System will be used.
The Mace is lowered as DSP Ekweremadu explains to Senators how the E-Voting System will be used.
The Nigerian Senate is using the E-Voting System NOW to vote on the confirmation of new Supreme Court Judges.
Senators register and 38 Votes in Favour of and 1 Vote against the confirmation of Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko JCA as a Supreme Court Judge.
Senators register and 38 Votes in Favour and 1Vote against the confirmation of Hon. Justice Amina Augie JCA as Supreme Court Judge.
Senate Leader now moves that Senate moves back to plenary. The Minority Leader seconds.
DSP Ekweremadu reports progress from the Committee of the Whole. He now puts the question and Senate confirms the nominations of Hon Justice Ejembi Eko JCA and Hon. Justice Amina A. Augie JCA as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Breaking: Senate confirms appointment of two Supreme Court Justices
Senate moves to the motions for the day.
The first motion is a call for the Federal Govt. to expedite action on the planned 2018 National Census.
The Motion is sponsored by Senator Hunkuyi Suleiman & co-sponsored by Senators Abubakar Danladi, Gbolahan Dada, Kabiru Marafa & Baba Garbai.
Senator Hunkuyi Suleiman urges the Executive Arm to take pro-active measures so that Nigeria can get the 2018 National Census right.
Breaking: The Nigerian Senate has adopted the E-Voting System NOW to vote on the confirmation of nominations
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Senator John Enoh says a National Census is indeed important and we need to work and plan ahead to get the proper results.
Senator Enoh speaks on the poor attitude to Statistics while charging Govt to make adequate provisions for the 2018 Census from 2017.
Senators Umaru Kurfi and Emmanuel Bwacha speak on the importance of A National Census and urge that adequate preparation be made.
Senator Jibrin Barau speak in the important need for data and that the necessary Senate Committee be charged to reach out to the executive arm.
Senator Dariye speaks on the harm we have had as a country due to poor statistical data. He says we have to get the 2018 Census right.
DSP Ekweremadu concludes the debate by speaking on the great importance of the data from census and how it helps national development.
Senate resolves to call on President Muhammadu Buhari to issue a proclamation for the holding of a Population and Housing Census in 2018.
Senate also resolves to call on the OSGF, NPC, and Ministry of Budget Planning to make provisions for the National Census in the 2017 Budget.
Senate Leader informs that Senators are going on Oversight Functions and moves that Senate stand down remaining items on the Order Paper.
Senate Leader also states that the #MTEF and #FSP will be debated on Wednesday and/or Thursday.
The Minority Leader seconds.
Senate Leader moves that Senate adjourns to Wednesday 19th October, 2016. Minority Leader seconds.
DSP Ekweremadu earlier welcomed visiting members of the Ugandan Parliament who are observing the sitting of the Nigerian Senate.
Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu puts the question and Senate adjourns to Wednesday, 19th October 2016.
Gavel bangs!
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