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lIIlIliI~ SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS Wednesday, 16th November, 2011

1. The Senate met at 11:11 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, 15th November, 2011 and approved same.

By unanimous consent, the Votes and Proceedings were approved.

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

(a) Appointment of for the National Human Rights Commission:

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 2, 2011 Distinguished Senator , GCON Senate President, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY FOR THE NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Pursuant to Section 2 of the National Human Rights Commission (Amendment) Act, 2010, I have the honour to present, for the confirmation of the Senate, the appointment of Professor Bem Angwe as the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

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The Curriculum Vitae of the nominee is hereby attached.

While hoping that the confirmation will receive the usual expeditious consideration and passage by the Distinguished Senators, please accept, Mr. Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

(b) Appointment of Members of the Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission:

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 2, 2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON Senate President, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Ahuja.

Your Excellency,

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Pursuant to Section 2 of the National Human Rights Commission (Amendment) Act, 2010, I have the honour to present, for the confirmation of the Senate, the appointment of the underlisted as members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

SINo. Name Position Special Interest (0 Dr. Chidi Anslem Odinkalu Chairman Human Rights Practitioner (ii) Mr. Sully Abu Member Representing the Media (iiI) Mrs. Eugenia Abu Member Representing Official Media (NT A) (iv) Mr. Kayode Komolafe Member Representing the Media (v) Mr. Dave Obidi C. Ezeigwe Member Representing the NBA (vI) Mrs. Ranti Bosede Daudu Member Representing the NBA (viz) Mrs. Saadatu Mahdi Member Representing Human Rights NGOs (viii) Mr. Jones Osim Member Representing Human Rights NGOs (u) Mr. Olawale Fapohunda Member Representing Human Rights NGOs (x) Mrs. Olufunmilayo Falana Member Representing Women (xi) Mrs. Cynthia Ene Olofu Ogbe Member Representing Women (xii) Nominee of NLC Member Representing Organised Labour (xiii) Professor Bern Angwe Member Executive Secretary (xiv) Three Nominees Ex-Officio Rep. Justice, Foreign Affairs & Interior

The Curriculum Vitae of the nominees are attached. No. 41 --Wednesday, -16th Novembel\!i.2011 217

While hoping that the confirmation will receive the usual expeditious consideration and passage by the Distinguished Senators, please accept, Mr. Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN 4. Petitions: (z) Rising on Rule 41, Senator Ita S. Enang(Akwa Ibom North-East) drew the attention of the Senate to a petition from his constituent, Mrs Inimfon Chris, on the discrimination against the female gender in the recruitment exercise into the Federal Service. 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)}.

(il) Rising on Rule 41, Senator Nurudeen Abatemi-Usman (Kogi Central) drew the attention of the Senate to a petition by Mr Ibrahim Oricha Yusuf alleging unlawful dismissal after twenty-five (25) years in service by the Nigerian Customs Service because of his disability. 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)].

s. Presentation of Bills: (l) Micro Biology Council of Nigeria (Establishment, etc.) Bill2011.(SB. 66) - Read the First Time.

(ic) National Food and Agriculture Development Trust Fund Bill 2011 (SB. 67) - Read the First Time.

(iii) Nigerian Academy of Science (Establishment, etc.) Bill 2011 (SB. 68) - Read the First Time.

(iv) Electronic Fraud Prohibition and Electronic Transfer of Funds Bill2011(SB.69) - Read the First Time.

6. Committee on Niger Delta: Report on the Screening of Nominees: Motion made: That the Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on Niger Delta, on the screening of the following nominees as Chairman and Members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC);

SINO NAME DESIGNATION (z) Dr. Tarilah Tebepah Chairman (ic) Dr. Christian Azubuike Obo Managing Director (iil) Mr. Lambart E. John Konboye Executive Director (Finance and Admin.) (iv) Engr. Edikan Eshett Eshett Executive Director (Projects) (v) Engr. lmaobong Johnson Member (vI) Mr. Edigirisi Paul Orubo Member (viz) Mr. Dominic Aqua Edem Esq. Member (viiz) Chief Solomon O. Ogba Member (i,x) Prof. Ibitamuno M. Aminigo Member (x) Senator Tunde Ogbeha Member · Wednesday, 16th November, 2011 No. 41

(xz) Senator Garba Y; Lado Member (xiz) Rima Shawulu Kwewtlm Member (xiiz) Barr. Aloysius C. Nwagboso Member (xiv) Mr. Omagbemi O. Oladele Member (xv) Joe Jakpa Member (Senator James E. Manager - Delta South). Question put and agreed to.

Report presented.

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

Question put and agreed to.

(SENATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

Consideration of the Report of the Committee on Niger Delta, on the screening of the nominees as Chairman and Members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

Nominees recommended for confirmation: (z) Dr. Tarilah Tebepah (Chairman) Agreed to. (iz) Dr. Christian Azubuike Obo (Managing Director) Agreed to. (iiz) Mr. Lambart E. John Konboye (Executive Director, Finance and Admin.) Agreed to. (iv) Engr. Edikan Eshett Eshett (Executive Director, Projects) Agreed to. (v) Engr. Imaobong Johnson (Member) Agreed to. (vz) Mr. Edigirisi Paul Orubo (Member) Agreed to. (viz) Mr. Dominic Aqua Edem Esq. (Member) Agreed to. (viiI) Chief Solomon O. Ogba (Member) Agreed to. (it) Prof. Ibitamuno M. Aminigo (Member) Agreed to. (x) Senator Tunde Ogbeha (Member) Agreed to. (xl) Senator Garba Y. Lado (Member) Agreed to. (xiz) Rima Shawulu Kwewum (Member) Agreed to. (xiiz) Barr. Aloysius C. Nwagboso (Member) Agreed to. (xiv) Mr. Omagbemi O. Oladele (Member) Agreed to. (xv) Joe Jakpa (Member) 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 Niger Delta, on the screening of nominees as Chairman and Members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and approved the nominations of the following: (I) Dr. Tarilah Tebepah (Chairman) (iz) Dr. Christian Azubuike Obo (Managing Director) (iiz) Mr. Lambart E. John Konboye (Executive Director, Finance and Admin.) (iv) Engr. Edikan Eshett Eshett (Executive Director, Projects) (v) Engr. Imaobong Johnson (Member) (vz) Mr. Edigirisi Paul.Oruoo.(Member) (viz) Mr. Dominic Aqua Edem Esq. (Member) (viiz) Chief Solomon O. Ogba (Member) (it) Prof. Ibitamuno M. Aminigo (Member) (x) Senator Tunde Ogbeha (Member) '--Wednesday, 16th November; 2011 219 ..•...-, . (Xl) Senator Garba Y. Lado (Member) (Xil) Rima Shawulu Kwewum (Member) (xiiI) Barr. Aloysius C. Nwagboso (Member) (xiv) Mr. Omagbemi O. Oladele (Member) (xv) Joe Jakpa (Member)

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 Dr. Tarilah Tebepah, as Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Dr. TarilahTebepah, as Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Dr. Christian Azubuike Obo as Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination oj Dr. Christian Azubuike Obo as Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed .

.Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Mr. Lambart E. John Konboye as Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" -Agreed to.

Nomination ojMr. Lambart E. John Konboye as Executive Director, Finance and Administration oj the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Engr. Edikan Eshett Eshett as Executive Director, Projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Engr. Edikan Eshett Eshett as Executive Director, Projects oj the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDCJ accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Engr. lmaobong Johnson as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Engr. /maobong Johnson as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Mr. Edigirisi Paul Orubo as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Mr. Edigirisi Paul Orubo as Member oj the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed. WednesdaY,-16tbNovembert 2011 No. 41

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Mr. Dominic Aqua Edem Esq. as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Mr. Dominic Aqua Edem Esq. as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Chief Solomon O.Ogba as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Chief Solomon O.Ogba as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Prof. Ibitamuno M. Aminigo as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Prof Ibitamuno M. Aminigo as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Sen. Tunde Ogbeha as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Sen. Tunde Ogbeha as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Sen. Garba Y. Lado as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Sen. Garba Y. Lado as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Rima Shawulu Kwewum as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Rima Shawulu Kwewum as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Barr. Aloysius C. Nwagboso as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Barr. Aloysius C. Nwagboso as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: . . "Will the Senateconfirm thenoriimatioI'i of Mr. Omagbemi O.OladeleasMember of the' Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to. ,No.41- £Wednesday, ,16th.November , 2011 221

Nomination of Mr. Omagbemi O. Oladele as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Joe Jakpa as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Joe Jakpa as Member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) accordingly confirmed.

7. Committee on National Identity Card and National Population: Report on the Screening of Nominees: Motion made: That the Senate do consider the Report of the Committee on National Identity Card and National Population, on the screening of the following nominees as Chairman and Members of the National Population Commission:

SIN NAME STATE DESIGNATION (l) Chief Festus Odimegwu Imo Chairman (il) David Alakwaya Garnuwa Adamawa Member (iil) Moses Ekpo Akwa-Ibom Member (iv) Alh. Mohammadu Hamma Borno Member (v) Idi Baba Yakubu Cross River Member (vl) Dr. Tunde Lakoju Edo Member (vil) Bala Mohammed Magaji Gombe Member (viil) Nwaogwu Ohakpugu Emmanuel Imo Member (ix) Muhammed Surajo Marshal Kano Member (x) Mohammed Aikoye Akubo Kogi Member (xl) Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene Kwara Member (xil) Roli Lagos Member (xiii) Alhaji Zakari Umaru Nasarawa Member (xiv) Chief Lere Oyewunmi osun Member (xv) Dr. Oluremi Akinbobola Akogun Ondo Member (XVl) Hon. (Mrs) Cecelia Arsun Dapoet Plateau Member (xvil) Dr. Donald Charles Wokoma Rivers Member txviii) Senator Bello Jibril Gada Sokoto Member (xix) Senator Sunday Zik Taraba Member (xx) Prof. Moore Simeon Chika Anambra Member (xxl) Dr. Festus S.A. Ozor Enugu Member (xxil) Mrs. Seyi Aderinokun Olusanya Ogun Member (xxiil) Chris Onyejekwe Okereke Ebonyi Member (xxiv) Sir Nwakamna Chimaobi Abia Member (Senator Maina M. Lawan - Bomo 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 (Senate Leader), " •.-!

Question put and agreed to. .222· Wednesday, 16th November, 2011 No. 41

(SENATE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE)

Consideration of the Report of the Committee on National Identity Card and National Population, on the screening of nominees as Chairman and Members of the National Population Commission.

Nominees recommended for confnmation:

(i) Chief Festus Odimegwu Imo Chairman - Agreed to. (ii) David Alakwaya Garnuwa Adamawa Member- Agreed to. (iii) Moses Ekpo Akwa-Ibom Member- Agreed to. (iv) Alh. Mohammadu Hamma Borno Member- Agreed to. (v) Idi Baba Yakubu Cross River Member- Agreed to. (vi) Dr. Tunde Lakoju Edo Member - Agreed to. . (vii) Bala Mohammed Magaji Gombe Member- Agreed to. (viii) Nwaogwu Ohakpugu Emmanuel Imo Member- Agreed to. (ix) Muhammed Surajo Marshal Kano Member- Agreed to. (x) Mohammed Aikoye Akubo Kogi Member- Agreed to. (xi) Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene Kwara Member- Agreed to. (xii) Roli Bode George Lagos Member- Agreed to. (xiii) Alhaji Zakari Umaru Nasarawa Member- Agreed to. (xiv) Chief Lere Oyewunmi Osun Member- Agreed to. (xv) Dr. Oluremi Akinbobola Akogun Ondo Member- Agreed to. (xvi) Hon. (Mrs) Cecelia Arsun Dapoet Plateau Member- Agreed to. (xvii) Dr. Donald Charles Wokoma Rivers Member- Agreed to. txviii) Senator Bello Jibril Gada Sokoto Member- Agreed to. (xix) Senator Sunday Zik Taraba Member- Agreed to.. (xx) Prof. Moore Simeon Chika Anambra Member- Agreed to. (xxi) Dr. Festus S.A. Ozor Enugu Member- Agreed to. (xxii) Mrs. Seyi Aderinokun Olusanya Ogun Member- Agreed to. (xxiii) Chris Onyejekwe Okereke Ebonyi Member- Agreed to.

Nominee not recommended for cenflrmatiom Sir Nwakamna Chimaobi Abia Member Negatived

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 Identity Card and National Population, on the screening of nominees as Chairman and Members of the National Population Commission, rejected the nomination of Sir Nwakamna Chimaobi (Abia) and approved the nominations of the following:

(i) Chief Festus Odimegwu Imo Chairman (ii) David Alakwaya Garnuwa Adamawa Member (iii) Moses Ekpo Akwa-Ibom Member (iv) Alh. Mohammadu Hamma Borno Member (v) Idi Baba Yakubu Cross River Member (vi) Dr. Tunde Lakoju Edo Member (vii) Bala Mohammed Magaji Gombe Member '"-. '"\ ~:~-:\ (viii) Nwaogwu Ohakpugu Emmanuel Imo Member (ix) Muhammed Surajo Marshal Kano Member (x) Mohammed Aikoye Akubo Kogi Member ··-·No~41' ..·WednesdaYrl6th 2011 223 November, ;qq:

(xi) Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene Kwara Member (xii) Roli Bode George Lagos Member (xiii) Alhaji Zakari Umaru Nasarawa Member (xiv) Chief Lere Oyewunmi Osun Member (xv) Dr. Oluremi Akinbobola Akogun Ondo Member (xvi) Hon. (Mrs) Cecelia Arsun Dapoet Plateau Member (xvii) Dr. Donald Charles Wokoma Rivers Member (xviii) Senator Bello Jibril Gada Sokoto Member (xix) Senator Sunday Zik Taraba Member (xx) Prof. Moore Simeon Chika Anambra Member (xxi) Dr. Festus S.A. Ozor Enugu Member (xxii) Mrs. Seyi Aderinokun Olusanya Ogun Member (xxiii} Chris Onyejekwe Okereke Ebonyi Member

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

Contirmation of nominations:

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Chief Festus Odimegwu, as Chairman of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Chief Festus Odimegwu, as Chairman of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of David Alakwaya Gamuwa, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of David Alakwaya Gamuwa, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Moses Ekpo, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Moses Ekpo, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Alh. Mohammadu Hamma, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Alh. Mohammadu Hamma, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Idi Baba Yakubu, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

-" ... , ,. L.'>._ Nomination of ldi Baba Yiziubti, as Member of the NationalPopulation Commission accordingly confirmed. '224, . Wednesday .•16th November , 2011 No. 41

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Dr. Tunde Lakoju, as Chairman of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Dr. Tunde Lakoju, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination ofBala Mohammed Magaji, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Bala Mohammed Magaji, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Nwaogwu Ohakpugu Emmanuel, as Member' of National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Nwaogwu Ohakpugu Emmanuel, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Muhammed Surajo Marshal, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Muhammed Surajo Marshal, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Mohammed Aikoye Akubo, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Mohammed Aikoye Akubo, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene, as Member of National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Alhaji Abubakar Ndakene, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Roli Bode George, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Roll Bode George, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Alhaji Zakari Umaru, as Member of the National Population.Cemmissien?" :L-. Agreed to. Wednesday: 16th November, 2011 225

Nomination of Alhaji Zakari Umaru, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Chief Lere Oyewunmi, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Chief Lere Oyewunmi, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: . "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Dr. Oluremi Akinbobola Akogun, as Member of the National Population Commission'?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Dr. Oluremi Akinbobola Akogun, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Hon. (Mrs) Cecelia Arsun Dapoet, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Bon. (Mrs) Cecelia Arsun Dapoet, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Dr. Donald Charles Wokoma, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Dr. Donald Charles Wokoma, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Senator Bello Jibril Gada, as Member of National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Senator Bello Jibril Gada, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Senator Sunday Zik, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Senator Sunday Zik, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Prof. Moore Simeon Chika, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Prof Moore Simeon Chika, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Dr. Festus S. A Ozor, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to. 226 .•W~d.n,esi4ty,16th November, .20~1 NO.4!

Nomination of Dr. Festus S. A Ozor, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Mrs. Seyi Aderinokun Olusanya, as Member of National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Mrs. Seyi Aderinokun Olusanya, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Chris Onyejekwe Okereke, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Agreed to.

Nomination of Chris Ottyejekwe Okereke, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly confirmed.

Question: "Will the Senate confirm the nomination of Sir Nwakanma Chimaobi, as Member of the National Population Commission?" - Negatived.

Nomination of Sir Nwakanma Chimaobi, as Member of the National Population Commission accordingly not confirmed.

8. Police Act 1943 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2011 (SB. 41):

Consideration of Bill deferred to another Legislative Day.

9. Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority Act 2011 (Amendment) Bill 2011 (SB. 63):

Consideration of Bill deferred to another Legislative Day.

10. Adjournment: Motion made: That the Senate do now adjourn till Thursday, 17th November, 2011 at 10.00 a.m. (Senate Leader).

Adjourned accordingly at 1:59p.m.

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