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House of Reps Order Paper, Wednesday, 14 July, 2021 109 FOURTH REPUBLIC 9TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY (2019–2023) THIRD SESSION NO. 13 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ORDER PAPER Wednesday 14 July 2021 1. Prayers 2. National Pledge 3. Approval of the Votes and Proceedings 4. Oaths 5. Messages from the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (if any) 6. Messages from the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (if any) 7. Messages from Other Parliament(s) (if any) 8. Other Announcements (if any) 9. Petitions (if any) 10. Matters of Urgent Public Importance 11. Personal Explanation PRESENTATION OF BILLS 1. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021(HB. 1395) (Hon. Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi) – First Reading. 2. Labour Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1438) (Hon. Sergius Ogun) – First Reading. 3. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021(HB. 1440) (Hon. Sergius Ogun) – First Reading. 4. Child’s Rights Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1442) (Hon. Sergius Ogun) – First Reading. 5. National Social Security and Welfare Board Bill, 2021(HB. 1451) (Hon. Lynda Chuba Ikpeazu) – First Reading. 110 Wednesday 14 July 2021 No. 13 6. National Council of Nigerian Vision (Establishment Etc.) Act (Repeal) Bill, 2021(HB. 1452) (Hon. Kabiru Amadu) – First Reading. 7. Fire (Precaution and Control) Bill, 2021(HB. 1453) (Hon. Kabiru Amadu) – First Reading. 8. Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1454) (Hon. Johnson Egwakhide Oghuma) – First Reading. 9. Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1521) (Hon. Pascal Chigozie Obi) – First Reading. 10. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021(HB. 1522) (Hon. Pascal Chigozie Obi) – First Reading. 11. Dangerous Drugs Act (Amendment Bill), 2021(HB. 1523) (Hon. Pascal Chigozie Obi) – First Reading. 12. Niger Delta Development Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1524) (Hon. Pascal Chigozie Obi) – First Reading. 13. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1525) (Hon. Pascal Chigozie Obi) – First Reading. 14. Electric Power Sector Reform Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1528) (Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu) 15. Supreme Court Act (Amendment) (Life Time Tenure of Supreme Court Justices) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1529) (Hon. Satomi A. Ahmed) – First Reading. 16. National Economic Intelligence Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021(HB. 1531) (Hon. Satomi A. Ahmed) – First Reading. 17. Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1532) (Hon. Satomi A. Ahmed) – First Reading. 18. Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1533) (Hon. Satomi A. Ahmed) – First Reading. 19. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1539) (Hon. Onofiok Luke and 9 Others) – First Reading. 20. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1540) (Hon. Onofiok Luke and 9 Others) – First Reading. 21. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1541) (Hon. Onofiok Luke and 9 Others) – First Reading. 22. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1542) (Hon. Onofiok Luke and 9 Others) – First Reading. 23. Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende (Establishment, Etc.) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1550) (Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – First Reading. 24. Michael Okpara University, Umudike (Establishment, Etc.) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1551) (Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – First Reading. 25. Michael Okpara University Teaching Hospital (Establishment, Etc.) Bill, 2021 (HB. 1552) (Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – First Reading. PRESENTATION OF REPORTS 1. Committee on Electoral Matters Hon. Aisha Dukku: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Electoral Matters on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Electoral Act No. 6, 2010 and Enact the Electoral Act 2021, to Regulate the Conduct of No. 13 Wednesday 14 July 2021 111 Federal, State and Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory Elections; and for Related Matters (HB. 981) (Referred:24/11/2020). 2. Report of the Conference Committee on Federal University of Technology, Auchi, Edo State: Hon. Abubakar Hassan Fulata: “That the House do receive the Report of the Conference Committee on a Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal University of Technology, Auchi, Edo State; and for Related Matters (HB. 527)”. 3. Committee on Telecommunications: Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committee on Telecommunications on a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Nigerian Postal Service Act, Cap. N127, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004, and Establish the Nigeria Postal Commission to make Comprehensive Provisions for the Development and Regulation of Postal Services; and for Related Matters (HB.1337) (Referred: 8/7/2021). 4. Committees on Anti–Corruption and Commerce: Hon. Shehu Nicholas Garba: “That the House do receive the Report of the Committees on Anti–Corruption and Commerce on a Bill for an Act to Establish Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria, to Provide for the Regulation and Control of its Membership and Promote the Practice of Forensics and Fraud Examiners in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.1220) (Refered:29/4//2021). 5. Committee on Banking and Currency: Hon. Victor Nwokolo: “That the House do receive the Interim Report of the Committee on Banking and Currency on Allegations of Unjustified, Illegal and Premeditated Freezing of Bank Accounts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)” (HR. 59/10/2020) (Referred:20/10/2020). 6. Committee on Public Petitions: Petition by Styben Law Office on behalf of Anselem Nwachukwu: Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso: “That the House do receive Report of the Committee on Public Petitions on the Petition by Styben Law Office on behalf of Anselem Nwachukwu of Nigeria Police Force Number, 164574 against the Nigerian Police Force on the unlawful dismissal from the Service” (Referred: 5/12/2019). ORDERS OF THE DAY BILLS 1. Consolidation of Bills: (a) A Bill for an Act to Abolish and Prohibit Dichotomy and Discrimination between First Degrees and Higher National Diploma (HND) for the Purpose of Employment; and for Related Matters ((HB. 1466) (Senate) (Leader); and (b) A Bill for an Act to Abolish and Prohibit Dichotomy and Discrimination between First Degrees and Higher National Diploma in the same Profession/Field; and for Related Matters (HB. 579) (Hon. Yakubu Umar Barde). 2. A Bill for an Act to Provide for Establishment of Federal College of Education, Gwoza, Borno State; and for Related Matters (HB. 1485) (Senate) – Second Reading. 3. A Bill for an Act to make Comprehensive Provisions for the Prohibition and Punishment of Sexual Harassment of Students by Educators in Tertiary Educational Institution; and for Related Matters (HB. 1006) (Senate) – Second Reading. 112 Wednesday 14 July 2021 No. 13 4. A Bill for an Act to Establish Federal University of Education, Ankpa, to take over the Assets and Liabilities, Including Staff of Kogi State College of Education Ankpa to Provide for Training and Teaching Instruction in every aspect of Education and such other Fields of Applied Learning Relevant to the Needs of the Development of Education in Nigeria, Matters of Administration and Discipline of Students; and for Related Matters (HB.1344) (Leader) (Senate) – Second Reading. 5. A Bill for an Act to Enable effect to be given in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, their Ammunition and Other Related Materials made in Abuja, Nigeria on the 14 June 2006 and for Related Matters (HB. 1413) (Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa and Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha) – Second Reading. 6. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Civil Defence Corps Act N0. 6 of 2007 to institutionalize collaboration between the Corps and Relevant Security Agencies to Strengthen its Complementary Role in The Maintenance of Public Law and Order; and for Related Matters (HB. 1407) (Hon. Hassan Abubakar Fulata and 2 Others) Second Reading. 7. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Armed Forces Act, Cap. A20, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to Foster Collaboration Between the Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies in the Provision of National Security and Establish the Armed Forces Human Rights Unit to Provide a Reporting Channel for Civilians Whose Human Rights are Violated by Members of Armed Forces; and for Related Matters (HB. 1405) (Hon. Babajimi Benson and 2 Others) Second Reading. 8. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Police Act, 2020 to Regulate the Powers of the Police to Promote Effective Collaboration Between the Police and Other Security Agencies and to Provide for the Operational Framework for Community Policing in Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB. 1406) (Hon. Yusuf Gagdi and 3 Others) Second Reading. 9. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Act, 2003 to Institutionalize Collaboration Between the Relevant Security Agencies to Strengthen its Complementary Role in the Maintenance of Public Law and Order; and for Related Matters (HB. 1408) (Hon. Henry Nwawuba and Hon. Nasiru Ali Ahmed) Second Reading. 10. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Act, 2004 to Enhance Effective Collaboration with Relevant Law Enforcement Agencies; and for Related Matters (HB. 1409) (Hon. Ibrahim Dutse Abdullahi and 3 others) Second Reading 11. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Corrupt Practices
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