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jjJIf•••r&lll.lIIlIlID~ SENATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS Tuesday, 22nd November, 2011

1. The Senate met at 10:53 a.m. The Senate President read prayers.

2. Votesand Proceedings: The Senate President announced that he had examined the Votes and Proceedings of Thursday, 17th 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 eight letters from Mr President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation, which he read as follows:

(i) Confirmation of Appointment of Private Sector Representatives on the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NeC): /1:~~....~\ ti{ •..~\ '\::Y,..

~~<"":';;./~~.:~"" PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 14, 2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON Senate President, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, .

Your Excellency, REQUEST FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES ON THE BOARD OF THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

In compliance with the provision of Section 116(3) of the Nigerian Communications Commission Act, 2003, I write to forward to you the underlisted nominees whose Curriculum Vitae are attached for your kind consideration and confirmation as private sector representatives on the Board of the Universal Service Provision Fund under the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC):

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1 . Mallam lsa Danburam 2. Barr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Nwanmaka Nwankwo 3. Mrs. OluwajunmilolaAdewumi Lamuye 4. Mrs. Charity Umbwe Shekari

I am confident that this exercise will receive the usual expeditious consideration of the Distinguished Members of the Senate.

Please accept, Senate President, the assurances of my highest regards and esteem.

Your sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

(ii) Confirmation of Appointment of Non-Executive Commissioners on the Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC):

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 14,2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON Senate President, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

REOUEST FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONERS ON THE BOARD OF THE NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

In compliance with the provision of Section 8(1) of the Nigerian Communications CommissionAct, I write toforward toyou the underlisted nominees whose Curriculum Vitaeare attachedfor your kind consideration and confirmation as Non-Executive Commissioners in the Nigerian Communication Commission: SINo. Name Zone Remark (i) Dr. Mike Onyia South East Re-Appointment (ii) Alhaji Yusufu Hamisu North West Fresh Appointment (iii) Mrs. Biodun C. Olujimi South West Fresh Appointment (iv) Mr. Dominic Nwator South South Fresh Appointment

I am confident that this exercise will receive the usual expeditious consideration of the Distinguished Members of the Senate.

Please accept, Senate President, the assurances of my highest regards and esteem.

Yours Sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN No. 43 " .. "".' Tuesday, 22nd November , 2011 233

(iii) Federal University of Uyo Establishment Bill:

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 15, 2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

BIU FOR CONSIDERATION AND ENACTMENT INTO LAW

I hereby re-introduce for formal consideration and enactment into law a Bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Uyo and Other Related Matters.

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

Yours sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

(iv) Hamonisation of Retirement Age of Federal Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Bill and Universities (Miscellaneous) Act 1993 (Amendment) Bill:

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 15, 2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

BILL FOR CONSIDERATION AND ENACTMENT INTO LAW

I hereby introduce for formal consideration and enactment into law, the following Bills.

1. An Act to Harmonize Retirement Age of Academic Staff of Federal Polytechnics and Colleges of Education and for Matters Incidental Thereto, 2011. 234 Tuesday, 22ndNovember, 2011 No. 43

2. An Act to Further Amend the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1993 to Increase the Retirement Agefor Academic Staffin the Professorial Cadre and Non-Academic Staff and Other Matters Connected therewith.

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

Yours sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

(v) Confirmation of Appointment of the Chairman and Members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC):

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 15, 2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

RE: REQUEST FOR THE CONFIRMATION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Further to my letter of 17th October 2011 forwarding names of Chairman and Members of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission for confirmation by the Distinguished Members of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I hereby write toformally request the withdrawal of the name of Mr. Osahon Imaru representing Edo State (serial number 9 on the attached list).

In his place, I forward the name of Henry Osamuede Okhuarobo, whose Curriculum Vitae is attached herewith, as the nominee representing Edo State.

While trusting that this exercise will receive the traditional prompt attention of the Senate, please accept, Mr. Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN No. 43 ... .Tuesday, 22nd November, 2011 235

(vi) Establishment of Nine (9) New Federal Universities:

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 15,2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

BIUS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NINE NEW FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS

I hereby introduce for formal consideration and enactment into law, the following Bills for the establishment of Nine (9) New Federal Universities and Other Related Matters. 1. Federal University, Dutse; 2. Federal University, Dutsin Ma; 3. Federal University, Kashere; 4. Federal University, Lafia: 5. Federal University, Lokoja; 6. Federal University, Ndufu-Alike; 7. Federal University, Otuoke; 8. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti; and 9. Federal University, Wukari

While I hope that the Bills will receive the usual prompt attention of the Distinguished Members .of the Senate, please accept, Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration. Yours sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

(vii) Replacement of Nominee:

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 17, 2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

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REPLACEMENT OF NOMINEE

Following the rejection of Chimaobi Nwakama, the Abia State nominee in the National Population Commission 1Jy the Senate Screening Committee, I hereby forward the name of Dr. Ahiwe Samuel Chibunna, whose Curriculum Vitae is attached herewith, as his replacement.

While trusting that the nominee's consideration will receive the traditional prompt attention of the Senate, please accept, Mr. Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN

(viii) Confirmation of Appointment of Resident Electoral Commissioners:

PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA November 18, 2011 Distinguished Senator David Mark, GCON President of the Senate, Senate Chambers, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Your Excellency,

CONFIRMATION OF RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONERS

In consonance with the provisions of Section 14(3) (a) of the Third Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended, I write to request for the confirmation of the following nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners,'

SIND. Name State of Origin Remarks (i) Prof. Jacob Shekwonudu Jatau Nasarawa Fresh Appointment (ii) Baba Abba Yusuf Bomo Fresh Appointment (iii) Segun Agbaje Ekiti Fresh Appointment (iv) Nasir Ayilara Kwara Re-Appointment (v) Barrister Austine Okojie Edo Re-Appointment

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

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

Yours sincerely, (Signed) GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN ~.•No.43.·· .. Tuesday, 12ndNovembel,", 2011 237

4. Announcement: Acknowledgment: The Senate President acknowledged the presence of the following who were in the gallery to observe Senate Proceedings: (I) Students of Political Science and Public Administration Department, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State; and

(b) Members of Gombe State Students' Association, University of Jos, Jos, .

5. Closed Session: Motion made: That the Senate do resolve into a Closed Session to deliberate on issues of national importance (Senate Leader).

Question put and agreed to.

Closed Session 11:15 a.m. Open Session 12:48 p.m.

The Senate President reported that the Senate in a Closed Session discussed issues of national importance and interest. Also, the Senate discussed issues concerning the workings of the Senate and-the National Assembly in general.

6. Ad-hoc Committee on the Investigation of the Privatization and Commercialization Activities of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE): Report on the Investigation of the Privatization and Commercialization Activities of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) from 1999 to date: Motion made: That the Senate do -receive the Report of the Ad-hoc Committee on the Investigation of the Privatization and Commercialization Activities of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) from 1999 to date (Senator Ahmad I. Lawan - Yobe North).

Question put and agreed to.

Report laid.

7. Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters: Report on Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill 2011 (SB. 05): Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, on the Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Bill 2011 (Senator - Sokoto South).

Question put and agreed to.

Report laid.

8. Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters: Report on Transfer of Convicted Offenders BiU 2011 (SB. 26): Motion made: That the Senate do receive the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, on the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Bill 2011 (Senator Umaru Dahiru - Sokoto South).

Question put and agreed to.

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9. Connrmation of nominations: Motion made: That the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federation for the confirmation of the following nominees as Chairman and Members of the National Human Rights Commission:

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

Request accordingly referred to the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to report within 2 weeks.

10. Elimination of Violence in Private or Public Life Bill 2011 (SB. 43):

Consideration of Bill deferred to another Legislative Day.

11. Rock Blasting and Explosive Demolition Bill 2011 (SB. 37):

Consideration of Bill deferred to another Legislative Day

12. Adjournment: Motion made: That the Senate do now adjourn till Wednesday, 23rd November, 2011 at 10.00 a.m. (Senate Leader).

Adjourned accordingly at 1:10 p.m.

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