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~"lIll_"~ SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, 6th June, 2012

1. The Senate met at 11:07 a.m. The Senate President read prayers.

2. Votes and Proceedings: The Senate President announced that he had examined the Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday, 5th June, 2012 and approved same.

By unanimous consent, the Votes and Proceedings were approved.

3. Messagesfrom Mr President: The Senate President announced that he had received three letters from Mr President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation, which he read as follows:

(a)

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA June 4,2012 Distinguished Senator , GCON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, .

Your Excellency,

BILL FOR AN ACT TO AMEND THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ACT. NO.14. 2007

I forward herewith, for your kind consideration and passage into law, the attached draft Bill for an Act to Amend the Public Procurement Act, No.J4, 2007.

PRINTED BY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY PRESS, ABUJA , I

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It is my hope that the Distinguished Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will . consider and pass the Bill in your usual expeditious'manner. ),"" '.

Please accept, Mr. Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours Sincerely (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

(b) Bills for Acts to Rename Three . deral Universities: ...... <",.sQh \

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'~" '-;) ~<-~~Y'*'-'"'- ~ PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA June 5,2012 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

FORWARDING OF BILLS FOR ACTS TO RENAME THREE FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

1forward herewith, jor your kind consideration and passage into law, the attached Bills for Acts to rename three Federal Universities as indicated below:

SINo. Previous Name Present Name

1 Federal University of Agriculture, Michael Okpara University of Umudike Agriculture, Umudike

2 Federal University of Technology, Modibbo Adama University of Yola Technology, Yola

3 University of Lagos Moshood Abiola University, Lagos

It is my hope that the Distinguished Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria will consider and pass these Bills in your usual expeditious manner.

Please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours Sincerely (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN I L,

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(e) War Crimes BiU 2012:

PENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA June 5,2012 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GeON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

BILL FOR AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT AND PUNISHMENT OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY, WAR CRIMES. GENOCIDE AND RELATED OFFENCES. 2012

I hereby introducefor the kind consideration and enactment into law by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a Bill for an Act to Provide for the Enforcement and Punishment of CrimesAgainst Humanity, War Crimes, Genocide and Related Offences, 2012.

While I hope that the Bill will receive the usual prompt attention of the Distinguished Members of the Senate, please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours Sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

4. Aunouncements: (a) Northern Senators' Forum: Jo~~o;~~tePresident read a i~~~~senator Ahmad I. Lawan (Yobe North) as

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Announcement

There will be a meeting of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF).

Date: Today, (f' June, 2012

Time: Immediately after Sitting

Venue: Hearing Room 1, White House Building, National Assembly Complex.

(Signed) Senator Secretary .~.. ~ 978 Wednesday, 6th June, 2012

(b) Acknowledgment: The Senate President acknowledged the presence of following who were in the gallery to observe Senate Proceedings: (I) Members of the Law Students' Representatives Council, Law Students' Society, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State; and

(ii) Staff and Students of Akinbo International School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State.

5. Presentation of Bills: (i) Interception of Communications Bill 2012 (SB. 169) - Read the First Time.

(il) Regulation ofTelecommunication Facilities Bill 2012 (SB. 170) - Read the First Time.

(iil) Robbery and Fire Arms (Special Provisions) Act (Amendment) Bill 2012 (SB. 171) - Read the First Time.

(iv) National Centre for Cancer Research and Treatment Bill 2012 (SB. 172) - Read the First Time.

(v) Delegated Legislation (Monitoring and Control) BiIl2012 (SB. 173) - Read the First Time.

(vi) Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Alteration) Bill 2012 (SB. 174) - Read the First Time.

(vii) National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency Act No. 152006 (Amendment) Bill 2012 (SB. 175) - Read the First Time.

(viiI) Petroleum Refineries (Establishment, etc.) BilI 2012 (SB. 176) - Read the First Time.

(ix) Consumer protection Council Act Cap C25 LFN 2004 (Amendment), Bill 2012 (SB. 177) - Read the First Time.

(x) Nigeria Trade and Competition Commission (Establishment, etc.) Bill 2012 (SB. 178) - Read the First Time.

6. Joint Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development; and States and Local Governments: Report on the National Grazing Reserve Commission (Establishment, etc) BiU 2012 (SB. 60): Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development; and States and Local Goverrunents, on the National Grazing Reserve Commission (Establishment, etc.) Bill 2012 (Senator Emmanuel G. Bwacha - Taraba South).

Question put and agreed to.

Report Laid.

7. Committee on Police Affairs: Report on the Police Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2012 (SB. 41): Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Police Affairs on the Police Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 20 12(Senator Paulinus N. Igwe - Ebonyi Central}.

Question put and agreed to.

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8. Joint Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions; and Judiciary, Human RightS and Legal Matters:' . '~.,"""-"&!';''''''''';W Report on the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, CAP C4 LFN, 2007 (Amendment) Bil120I2 (SB. 75): Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions; and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, on the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, CAP C4 LFN, 2007 (Amendment) Bill 2012 (Senator Ayoade A. Adeseun - Oyo Central).

Question put and agreed to.

Report Laid.

9. Joint Committee on Establishment and Public Services; and States and Local Governments: Report on the Plight of Pensioners in Nigeria: Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Joint Committee on Establishment and Public Services; and States and Local Governments, on the plight of pensioners in Nigeria (Senator Aloysius A. Etok - Akwa Ibom North West).

Question put and agreed to.

Report Laid.

10. Committee on Communications: Report on the 2012 Budget Proposal of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF): Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Communications, on the 2012 Budget Proposal of the Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) (Senator - Enugu East).

Question put and agreed to.

Report Laid.

11. Committee on Communications: Report on the 2012 Budget Proposal of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC): Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Communications, on the 2012 Budget Proposal of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)(Senator Gilbert Nnaji - Enugu East).

Question put and agreed to.

Report Laid.

12. Joint Committee on Environment and Ecology; and Special Duties: Report on the Erosion Control and Prevention Commission (Establishment, etc.) Bill 2012 (SB.54): Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Joint Committee on Environment and Ecology; and Special Duties, on the Erosion Control and Prevention Commission (Establishment, etc.) Bill 2012 (Senator Abubakar O. Saraki - Kwara Central).

Question put and agreed to.

Report Laid. -~ . f';~ '\-~~ ~ ",/~,~.».;j... ,,~~. t:o"t' _ ~ 980 Wednesday, 6th June, 2012 No. lOS

13. Confirmation of nomination: Motion made: That the Semite do consider the request of Mr'. President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Pederation; 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) (Senate Leader).

Question put and agreed to.

Request accordingly referred to the Committee on Anti-Corruption to report within one( 1) week.

14. Committee on Works: Report on the screening of nominees: Motion made: 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):

SIN Name Designation (I) Engr. Ezekiel Olajide Adeniji Chairman (ii) Alh. Ahmed Mohammed 'Gusau Member (iii) Air Cmdr. Indongesit Nkanga (Rtd) Member (tv) Amb. Jerry Ugokwe Member (v) Barr. Ubah Maigari Member (VI) Mr. Olatunji Shelie Member (vii) Mr. Samuel Gwomma Member (Senator - Enugu North). Question put and agreed to.

Report presented.

Motion made: That the Senate do resolve into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Report of the Committee(Senate Leader) -.

Question put and agreed to.

(SENATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

Consideration of the Report of the Committee on Works, on the screening of nominees for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).

Nominees recommended for confirmatiom

(z) Engr. Ezekiel Olajide Adeniji (Chairman) Agreed to (II) Alh. Ahmed Mohammed Gusau (Member) Agreed to (iii) Air Cmdr. Indongesit Nkanga (Rtd) (Member) Agreed to (tv) Barr. Ubah Maigari (Member) Agreed to (v) Mr. Olatunji Shelle (Member) Agreed to (vI) Mr. Samuel Gwomma (Member) Agreed to

Chairman to report progress. I L.

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The Senate President reported that the Senate in the Committee of the Whole considered the Report of the Committee on Works, on the screening of nominees for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and approved the nominations.

Question: That the Senate do approve the Report of the Committee of the Whole - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Conflrmation of nominations:

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Engr. Ezekiel Olajide Adeniji for appointment as Chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) ?" - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Nomination of Engr. Ezekiel Olajide Adeniji for appointment as Chairman of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMAJ accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Alh. Ahmed Mohammed Gusau for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) 'l" - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Nomination of Alh. Ahmed Mohammed Gusau for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Air Cmdr, Indongesit Nkanga (Rtd) for appointment as a Member of the. Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) ?" - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Nomination of Air Cmdr. Indongesit Nkanga (Rtd) for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Barr. Ubah Maigari for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) T" - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Nomination of Barr. Ubah Maigari for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Mr. Olatunji Shelle for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) T" - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Nomination of Mr. Olatunji Shelle for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Mr. Samuel Gwomma for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) T" - Resolved in the Affirmative. ':~ S' ~~~~~ ~~.;.: '< ,~ , " " •. ;!; ,or;. 982 Wednesday, 6th June, 2012 No. lOS

Nomination of Mr. Samuel Gwomma for appointment as a Member of the Federal Roads MaintenanceAgency (FERMA)accordingly confirmed. '··"'''''~''''''''Hlr':;iili''~''''~ ._\

IS. Committee on National Planning, Economic Affairs and Poverty Alleviation: Report on the screening of nominee: Motion made: That the Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on National Planning, Economic Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on the screening of Mrs. Martina I. Odom (Cross River State), for appointment as a Member of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (Senator Barnabas A. I. Gemade - Benue North East).

Questionput and agreed to.

Report presented.

Motion made: That the Senate do resolve into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Report of the Committee(SenateLeader).

Question put and agreed to.

(SENATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

Consideration of the Report of the Committee on National Planning, Economic Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on the screening of Mrs. Martina 1. Odom (Cross River State), for appointment as a Member of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission.

Nominee recommended for contlrmation:

Mrs. Martina 1. Odom (Cross River State) Agreed to

Chairman to report progress.

(SENATE IN PLENARy)

The Senate President reported that the Senate in the Committee of the Whole considered the Report of the Committee on National Planning, Economic Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, on the screening of Mrs. Martina I. Odom (CrossRiver State), for appointment as a Member of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission and approved the nomination.

Question: That the Senate do approve the Report of the Committee of the Whole - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Confirmation of nominations:

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Mrs. Martina 1. Odom (Cross River State), for appointment as a Member of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission?" - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Nomination of Mrs. Martina I. Odom (Cross River State), for appointment as a Member of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission accordingly confirmed. ·. {' ",~; .~." .'" . /. ,:$it, ' .. '.if' ;,~, . ~ No. 105 Wednesday, 6th June, 2012 983

16. Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions: "iN'f" """,,·'-'ttepo,.ron'the 'screeningojnominee:"''''''''''''"-' """,,,,,, ., * ,(} Motion made: That the Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, on the screening of Dr. (Mrs) Sara Omotunde Alade for appointtnent as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Senator Ayoade A. Adeseun - Oyo Central).

Questionput and agreed to.

Report presented.

Motion made: That the Senate do resolve into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Report of the Committee(Deputy Senate Leader).

Questionput and agreed to.

(SENATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

Consideration of the Report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, on the screening of Dr. (Mrs) Sara Omotunde Alade for appointtnent as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Nominee recommended for conflrmatione

Dr, (Mrs) Sara Omotunde Alade Agreed to

Chairman to report progress.

(SENATE IN PLENARy)

The Senate President reported that the Senate in the Committee of the Whole considered the Report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, on the screening of Dr. (Mrs) Sara Omotunde Alade for appointtnent as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and approved the nomination.

Question: That the Senate do approve the Report of the Committee of the Whole - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Confirmation of nomination:

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Dr. (Mrs) Sara Omotunde Alade for appointment as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria?" - Resolved in the Affirmative.

Nomination of Dr. (Mrs) Sara Omotunde Aladefor appointment as a Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria accordingly confirmed.

17. Committee on Investment: Report on the National Automotive Design and Development Council Bill 2012 (SB. 25):

Consideration of Report deferred to another Legislative Day. I I

~H7-'"- . :( ,"F l~ ."984 Wednesday, 6th June, 2012 No. 105 18. Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs: , ,'.,. Report on the Price Regiiizitof the New Number Plates and Driver's Licence Scheme:

Consideration of Report deferred to the next Legislative Day.

19. Local Manufacturers and Indigenous Companies Procurement Bill 2012 (SB. 147):

Consideration of Bill deferred to the next Legislative Day.

20. Project Continuity Bill 2012 (SB. 101):

Consideration of Bill deferred to the next Legislative Day.

21. Petroleum Act Cap PI0 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill 2012 (SB. 146):

Consideration of Bill deferred to the nextLegislative Day,

22. Public Enterprises (Privatization and Commercialization) Act Cap P38 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill 2012 (SB.151):

Consideration of Bill deferred to the next Legislative Day.

23. Adjourument: Motion made: That the Senate do now adjourn till Tuesday, 19th June, 2012 at 10.00 a.m. (Deputy Senate Leader).

Adjourned accordingly at 12:59 p.m.

Dr. David A. B. Mark,