7TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FIRST SESSION NO. 199 481

THE SENATE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF ORDER PAPER

Tuesday, 5th June, 2012

1. Prayers 2. Approval of the Votes and Proceedings 3. Oaths 4. Announcements (if any) 5. Petitions

ORDER OF THE DAY

MOTION

1. The Crash of Dana and Allied Airlines Aircrafts: Sen. Hope Uzodimma (Imo West)

Sen. Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN, OFR Sen. Sen. Hosea Agboola Sen. Hayatu Gwarzo Sen. Abdul Ningi Sen. Rufai Sani Sen. Ganiyu O. Solomon Sen. Abu Ibrahim Sen. Sen. Ibrahim A. Gobir Sen. Domingo A. Obende Sen. Mohammed S. Lafiagi Sen. Akin B. Odunsi Sen. Gyang D. Dantong Sen. Abubakar T. Umar Sen. Mohammed A. Ndume Sen. Babayo G. Garba Sen. Kabiru Gaya Sen. Ehigie Uzamere Sen. Odion Ugbesia Sen. Bssheer Mohammed Sen. Sen. Sen. Nkechi Nwaogu Sen. (CON) Sen. Sen. Sen. James Manager

THE SENATE; NOTES with utmost sorrow the crash of a Dana Airline Flight 0992 from to Lagos on Sunday June 3rd, 2012 at Iju-Ishaga, Agege in Lagos State and a Nigerian registered Cargo aircraft, Allied Air, in Ghana on Saturday June 2nd 2012;

FURTHER NOTES with concern that the said crash is coming on the heels of similar crashes involving Bellview Airlines, in 2005, Sosoliso Airlines, also in 2005 and Aviation Development Corporation Airline (ADC) in 2006;

WORRIED that the latest Dana Aircraft Crash is even more tragic than the previous ones with a total casualty figure of about 190 people, including 153 Passengers, 6 Crew members and about 37 people on ground;

OBSERVES that this latest crash is a clear indication of failure and or negligence of relevant regulatory functions in the aviation industry which if unchecked could lead to more devastating air mishaps in the future;

SATISFIED that the peculiar circumstances leading to this crash is a wakeup call for all relevant authorities to rise to the challenge of ensuring that no effort is spared in making the Nations aviation industry conform with International Safety Standards;

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WORRIED that the Dana Air crash might be indicative of a greater rot in the aviation industry which could portend more danger ahead;

DETERMINED to see the aforesaid crash as the watershed for a clinical re-examination of our aviation norms and operational procedures with particular reference to regulatory/supervisory functions;

CONVINCED also that the air accident is a major National calamity deserving of the sorrowful attention and necessary action of this hallowed Senate;

Resolves to: i. OBSERVE a minute silence in honour of those who died in the crash;

ii. SEND condolence messages to the families of the bereaved;

iii. DIRECT the Committees on aviation of the Senate and the House of Representatives to exhaustively investigate the immediate and remote causes of the crash; and

iv. FURTHER DIRECT the Committees on Aviation of the Senate and the House of Representatives, to ascertain the air worthiness of all other operating aircrafts in the Country, and make appropriate recommendations.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee Date Time Venue 1. Rules & Business Tuesday, 5th June, 2012 2.00pm Committee Room 224 Senate New Building

2. Joint Committee Tuesday, 5th June, 2012 11.00 am Committee Room 022 Investigating the Operations (Public Hearing) Senate New Building of the Fuel Subsidy

3. Environment and Ecology Tuesday, 5th June, 2012 2.00 pm Committee Room 313 and Special Duties Senate New Building

4. Banking, Insurance and Tuesday, 5th June, 2012 2.00 pm Committee Room 107 Other Financial Institutions Senate New Building and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Maters

5. Communications Tuesday, 5th June, 2012 2.00 pm Committee Room 221 Senate New Building

6. Health Wednesday, 6th June, 2012 1.00pm Committee Room 324 Senate New Building

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THE SENATE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA NOTICE PAPER

Tuesday 5th June, 2012

Wednesday, 6th June, 2012

1. Report of the Committee on Environment and Ecology: Erosion Control and Prevention Commission (Est. etc) 2012 (SB. 54) Sen. Abubakar O. Saraki (Kwara Central) “That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Environment and Ecology, on the Erosion Control and Prevention Commission (Est. etc) 2012 (SB. 54) - (To be laid)

2. Report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development: National Grazing Reserve Commission (Est. etc) Bill 2012 (SB. 60) Sen. Emmanuel G. Bwacha (Taraba South) That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, on the National Grazing Reserve Commission (Est. etc) Bill 2012 (SB. 60) – (To be laid)

3. Report of the Committee on Works: Rock Blasting Regulation Bill 2012 (SB. 37) Sen. Ayogu Eze (Enugu North) That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Works, on Rock Blasting Regulation Bill 2012 (SB. 37) – (To be laid)

4. Report of the Committee on Housing and Urban Development: Social Housing Bill 2012(SB. 61) Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim (Yobe East) That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Housing and Urban Development, on the Social Housing Bill 2012(SB. 61) – (To be laid)

5. Report of the Committee on Police Affairs: Police Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2012 (SB. 41) Sen. Paulinus Igwe (Ebonyi Central) That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Police Affairs on the Police Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2012 (SB. 41) – (To be laid)

6. Report of the Committee on Health: Sickle Cell (Prevention, Control and Management Bill 2012 (SB. 59) Sen. Gyang D. Dantong (Plateau North) That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Health, on the Sickle Cell (Prevention, Control and Management Bill 2012 (SB. 59) - (To be laid)

7. Report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions: Central Bank of Nigeria Act, Cap, C4 LFN, 2007 (Amendment) Bill 2012 (SB. 75) Sen. Ayoade A. Adeseun (Oyo Central) That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, on the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, Cap, C4 LFN, 2007 (Amendment) Bill 2012 (SB. 75) – (To be laid)

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8. Report of the Committee on Capital Market: Chartered Institute of Security and Investment (est, etc) Bill 2012 (SB 06) Sen. Ayo Ademola Adeseun(Oyo Central) “That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Capital Market, on the Chartered Institute of Security and Investment (est. etc) Bill 2012 (SB 06) - (To be laid)

9. Report of the Committee on Education: Denial of Funds to the National Institute for Nigerian Languages Sen. (Abia North) “That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Education, in respect of a motion on the Denial of Funds to the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (To be laid)

10. Report of the Joint Committee on Establishment and Public Service and States and Local government Administration: Plight of pensioners in Nigeria Sen. Aloysius A. Etok (Akwa Ibom North West) “That the Senate do receive the report of the Joint Committee on Establishment and Public Service and States and Local government Administration in respect of a motion on the plight of pensioners in Nigeria” - (To be laid)

11. Report of the Committee on Communications: 2012 Budget Proposal of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Sen. (Enugu East) “That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Communications, on the 2012 Budget Proposal of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF)” (To be laid).

12. Report of the Committee on Communications: 2012 Budget Proposal of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Sen. Gilbert Nnaji (Enugu East) “That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Communications, on the 2012 Budget Proposal of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)” (To be laid).

13. Report of the Committee on Education: Denial of Funds to the National Institute for Nigerian Languages Sen. Uche Chukwumerije (Abia North) “That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Education, in respect of a motion on the Denial of Funds to the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (To be laid)

14. Report of the Committee on Aviation: Violation of Aviation Laws and Practice by Foreign Airlines in Nigeria: Sen. (Imo West) “That the Senate do receive the Report of the Aviation, in respect of a Motion on the violation of Aviation Laws and Practice by Foreign Airlines in Nigeria” - (To be laid).

15. Report of the Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs: Price Regime of the New Number Plates and Driver’s Licence Scheme Sen. Dahiru A. Kuta (Niger North) “That the Senate do consider and Adopt the Report of the Committee on Federal Character and Inter- Governmental Affairs, in Respect of a Motion on the Price Regime of the New Number Plates and Driver’s Licence Scheme of the Federal Road Safety Commission”.

16. Confirmation of Nominations: Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba OFR, SAN, (Senate Leader): “That the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President, Commander-In-Chief, for the confirmation of the nomination of MR. EKPO UNA OWO NTA, as Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in accordance with Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Act, 2000”.

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17. Report of the Committee on Works: Screening of Nominees Sen. Ayogu Eze (Enugu North) “That the Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on Works, on the screening of the following nominees for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and approve the recommendations therein”.

S/N NAME DESGNATION 1. Engr. Ezekiel Olajide Adeniji Chairman 2. Alh. Ahmed Mohammed Gusau Member 3. Air Cmdr. Indongesit Nkanga (Rtd) Member 4. Amb. Jerry Ugokwe Member 5. Barr. Ubah Maigari Member 6. Mr. Olatunji Shelle Member 7. Mr. Samuel Gwomma Member

18. Report of the Committee on Investment: National Automotive Design and Development Council Bill 2012 (SB. 25) Sen. Nenadi E. Usman (Kaduna South) “That the Senate do consider the report of the Committee on Investment on the National Automotive Design and Development Council Bill 2012 (SB. 25)”.

19. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of Nigeria to Provide for the Control of its Membership and To Promote and Foster the Practice of the Arts and Science of Management Accountancy in the Federation and for Other Purposes Connected Therewith 2012 (HB. 46) – Second Reading Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, OFR, SAN, (Senate Leader)

20. A Bill for an Act to Make it Mandatory for Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies to give Priority to Local Manufacturers and Indigenous Companies in the Procurement of Goods, works and Services, and to Prohibit the Exclusion of Locally Produced Goods in the Procurement Process and for Other Related Matters 2012 Bill 2012 (SB. 147) – Second Reading Sen. Mohammed S. Lafiagi (Kwara North)

21. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Petroleum Act Cap P10 LFN 2004 and for other Matters Connected Thereto (SB. 146) – Second Reading Sen. Nkechi Nwaogu (Abia Central)

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