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~ SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS Tuesday, 20th March, 2012

1. The Senate met at 10:46 a.m. The Senate President read prayers.

2. Votesand Proceedings: The Senate President announced that he had examined the Votes and Proceedings of Thursday, 15th March, 2012 and approved same.

By unanimous consent. the Votes and Proceedings were approved.

3. Announcements: (a) Appreciation: The Senate President read a letter as follows:

The President, Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

APPRECIATION

I want to thank all my Distinguished Bosses who through your kind gestures have expressed support for the Scholarship Scheme (DMSS). 2012.

This year's award ceremony which took place at the Otukpo Golf and Country Club, Akpegede, Otuk'po, Benue State was a huge success. As I said in my letter. its success has been due largely to the contribution from generous individuals. like your goodselves, who have indentified with our cause.

Please. do not forget to forward the names of candidates from your Constituencies whom you have nominated to benefit from the scholarship scheme.

On behalf of the Chairman and Directors of the DMSS, I extend sincere appreciations.

(Signed) President of the Senate 2(JhMarch. 2012

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(b) sf!" Anniversary: The Senate President read a letter from Senator Babajide C. Omoworare (Osun East) as follows:

senaio« 9JaD.ajide (9meaiesaxe Osun East Senatorial District, Osun State SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX

Senator A. B David Mark, 19h March, 2012 The Senate President, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.

Mr. President, Sir

OBAFEMI A WOLOWO UNIVERSITY ILE-IFE @ SO

This is to announce to all Distinguished Senators that graduated from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife that it is imperative to contact me after today's sitting. This is necessary in view of theforthcoming 5(Jh anniversary of the institution.

Thank you and God bless.

(Signed) Senator Babajide Omoworare Osun East

(e) Delegation to Chief M. T. Mbu's Burial: The Senate President named the following as Senate delegation to Chief M. T. Mbu's burial on the 30th of March, 2012 in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State to condole with the family, Government and the People of Cross River State:

(i) Senator Victor Ndorna-Egba,OFR,SAN Leader of Delegation

(if) Senator Paulinus N. Igwe Member (iiI) Senator Adegbenga S. Kaka Member (iv) Senator Member

(v) Senator Member (vI) Senator Member

(d) Acknowledgment: The Senate President acknowledged the presence of Honourable Councilors of Etsako West Legislative Council of Edo State who were in the gallery to observe Senate Proceedings. No. 82 Tuesdav, 20th March, 2012 525

4. Petition: Rising on Rule 41, Senator (Bayelsa East) drew the attention of the Senate to a petition from Oluasiri-Soku-Ekulema Communities on the manipulation of host communities by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd, causing threat to security and inter- communal peace. He urged the Senate to look into the matter.

Petition Laid and accordingly referred to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions {Rule 41 (3)].

5. Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions: Report on the Discrimination against the Female Gender in the Recruitment Exercise into the Federal Service (Nigeria Customs Service):

Presentation of Report deferred to another Legislative Day.

6. Committee on Education: Reports on the Federal UniversiJy of Uyo and Nine New Federal Universities (Establishment, etc.) Bills 2012:

Presentation of Reports deferred to another Legislative Day.

7. Motion: Violation of Aviation Laws and Practice by Foreign Airlines in Nigeria:

Consideration of the Motion deferred to another Legislative Day.

8. Federal Capital Territory Statutory Appropriation Bill 2012 (SB.134): Motion made: That A Bill for An Act to authorise the Issue from the Federal Capital Territory Admioistration Statutory Revenue Fund of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Account, the total sum ofN306,499,896,OO3 (Three Hundred and Six Billion, Four Hundred and Ninety- Nine Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Six Thousand and Three Naira) Only of which the sum ofN42,296,448,576 (Forty-Two Billion, Two Hundred and Ninety-Six Million, Four Hundred and Forty-Eight Thousand, Five Hundred and Seventy-Six Naira) only, is for Personnel Costs and the sum ofN44, 747 ,309,200 (Forty-Four Billion, Seven Hundred and Forty-Seven Million, Three Hundred and Nine Thousand, Two Hundred Naira) only is for Overhead Costs whilst the Balance ofN219,456,138,227 (Two Hundred and NioeteenBillion Four Hundred and Fifty-Six Million, One Hundred and Thirty-Eight Thousand, Two Hundred and Twenty-Seven Naira) only is for Capital Projects for the service of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, for the Fioancial Year commencing from 1st January and endiog on 31st December, 2012 be read the Second Time (Senate Leader).

Debate:

Question put and agreed to.

Bill accordingly read the Second Time and referred to the Committees on Federal Capital Territory, and Appropriations to report within one (1) week.

9. Religious Affairs Act Cap A8 Bill 2012 (SB.93):

Consideration of Bill deferred to another Legislative Day. 526 Tuesday, 20th March, 2012 No, 82

10. Chartered Institute for Certified Secretaries and Reporters of Nigeria (Establishment, etc.) Bill 2012 (SB. 117):

Consideration fo Bill deferred to another Legislative Day.

11. Suspension of Plenary: Motion made: That the Senate do suspend Plenary till Tuesday. 27th March. 2012 at 10.00 a.m. to enable Committees on Federal Capital Territory. and Appropriations work on the Federal Capital Territory Statutory Appropriation Bill 2012 (Senate Leader).

Question put and agreed to.

Adjourned accordingly at 12:39 p.m.

Dr. David A. B. Mark, GCON, fnim President. Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.