Resolutions of the House from 6th June 2012 - Policy and ...

Resolutions of the House from 6th June 2012- June 2014

S/N Title of Motion Sponsor (s) Date of

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Resolutions Committee Referred

1. The Frequent and Recent night raids and killings of innocent inhabitants of Dangulbi town and its neighbouring villages in Dansadau Emirate of Maru Local Government Area in Zamfara State

Hon. Sani Ibrahim

19/6/12 1. Condemn the barbaric killing of innocent people as well as the destruction of their property. 2. Condone with the people and Government of Zamfara State and the entire bereaved families. 3. Urge the Inspector-General of Police and other relevant security agencies to step up action and fish out the perpetrators of the heinous Act, with a view to bringing them to justice. 4. Further urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to the members of the affected communities as a matter of urgency.

2 Attacks on Places of Worship in Kaduna State

Hon. Yakubu Umaru Bade

19/6/2012 1. Condemn without hesitation the acts of violence in Kaduna, Yobe and other parts of the country. 2. Commiserate with the people who lost their loved ones and properties; 3. Commend the Governor of Kaduna State for his prompt response to the situation; 4. Urge the National Emergency management Agency (NEMA) to assist victims with relief materials. 5. Mandate the relevant Security Committees to meet with the Hon. Minister of Defence, National Security Adviser, Inspector General of Police and other Security Agencies for a way forward and report back to the House within two (2) weeks. 6. Invite the President as the Chief Security Officer of the Federation to urgently brief the House in a closed session on the State of the security and the way forward.

3 Construction of Pedestrian bridges across Oyonmon-Afuda Road Intersection in Uromi Esan North East and

Hon. Friday Itulah

19/6/12 Committee on Works

Ambrose Alii University Ekpoma Ohi Stareet in Esan West Local Government Areas of Edo State.

4 Management Need to Examine the Extant Laws and Regulations Governing the Composition and Management of the Police Pensions Transitional Arrangement and the Extent of Compliance

Hon Usman Bello Kumo

20/6/12 Mandate the Committee on Police Affairs and Pensions to examine critically the extant laws and regulations governing the composition and management of the Pension Transitional Departments and ensure adequate compliance thereto and report to the House.

Committee on Police Affairs and Pensions

5 Need to investigate the crisis between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Nigerian Environmental Standard Regulatory and Enforcement Agency(NESREA)

Hon. Franc Enekorogha

20/6/12 Resolution withdrawn

6 Business continued from Assembly to Assembly

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa

21/6/12 Committee of the Whole

7 Abandonement of the Kwale Ogume Amai-Uuebu –Obiaruku-Ebedei-Umutu-Agbor Federal Highway

Hon Ossai Nicholas Ossai


8 Urgent Need to Investigate the Difficulties Being faced by Retired Customs, Immigration and Prison Officers in the Processing and Payment of their Retirement Benefits and Gratuities from Customs, Immigration and Prisons Office (CIPPO)

Hon. Jerry Alagbaoso

21/6/2012 Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the administration and payment of Pensions and Gratuities to these retired officers by Customs, Immigration and Prison Pension Office (CIPPO)) and report back to the House

9 Need to privatise Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) separately for privatisation

Hon. Chris Emeka Azubogu

27/6/2012 Negative

10 Management of Dana Airline Hon. Yacoob 28/6/2012 1. Request the management of Dana Airlines to ensure full

to ensure full compliance with the Montreal Convention on Aviation liability and the Civil Aviation Act, 2006

E. A. Alebisosu

compliance with the Montreal Convention on Aviation Liability which specifies a liability limit of $113,100 of the IMF Special Drawing Right (SDR) which is equivalent to $171,1000 being payment of compensation benefits or section 48(3) of the Civil Aviation Act, 2006 which also provides that an advance payment of 30% of the compensation amount within 30 days from the date of such accidents be made to the families of victims involved in the ill-fated Boeing, McDonell Douglas (MD-83) which crashed on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Iju, a Lagos suburb 2. NCAA should monitor and confirm disbursement of the compensation to the victims families; 3. Urge all airlines who still have outstanding compensation to families of victims of air mishaps involving their aircrafts to pay the compensations strictly in compliance with the laws.

11 Failed contract for the dredging of the Calabar channel and Port-Harcourt Ports

Hon. O. Kingsley Chinda

28/6/2012 Committee on Marine Transport and Customs

12 Urgent Need to Compel the Authorities of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) not to post Corp members to states currently having bomb threats and other serious security challenges.

Hon. Edeth Peter O.

3/7/2012 1. Urge the NYSC authorities to post only those NYSC members who choose to serve in a crisis prone state in view of the security challenges in that area; 2. Further urge the NYSC to maintain the above modus operandi till the present security challenges are satisfactorily reserved.

13 Matter of Privilege: Urged the President to implement the provision of section 42 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act within 60 days

Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila

27/3/12 Matter referred to the Committee on Legislative Compliance and Rules and Business for further legislative action

14 Negligence on Natural WaterWays in the Federal Capital Territory

Hon. Akpan Micah Umoh

3/7/2012 Committee on Environment and Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

15 Abandoned Ikere Gorge Dan Hon. Olabiyi 3/7/12 Committee on Water

Oyekola Resources

16 Need to provide Biometric data Capture Machines in all Airports in the Country

Hon. Emmanuel Ekon and 23 others

3/7/12 Committee on Aviation and Interior

17 Need to ensure that the Federal Government promptly re-imburses Ebonyi and other states on the funds they spent on Federal Road Projects

Hon. Tobias Chukwuemeka Okuru


18 Need to rename the House buildings, Hearing and Committee Rooms after former Presiding Officers to enable easy identification

Hon. Uche Ekwunife

4/7/12 Negative

19 Imminent threat to Nigeria’s Maritime Boundaries

Hon. Leo Ogor

5/7/12 1. Mandate the House Committee on Special Duties, Foreign Affairs, Marine Transport and Navy to investigate an reconcile the observed inconsistencies between Nigerian Maritime Boundaries as defined by the judgment of the International Court of Justice and the latest boundary delineation made by the Nigerian boundary Commission; 2. Call on the President, Goodluck Jonathan to as a matter of urgency and in the national interest convene a security meeting to review the status of Nigeria’s maritime boundaries. 3. Call on both Akwa Ibom and Cross River State Governments, pending the report of the House Committee on Special Duties, Foreign Affairs, Marine Transport and Navy to seek out of court settlement of issues arising with respect to the 76 oil wells in dispute between both states, in the spirit of brotherhood, solidarity and well-being of both states.

20 Privileges: Investigation into bribery allegation against Hon. Farouk Lawan

Hon. Simon Yakubu Arabo

5/7/12 Chief Whip to interface with Chairman, Committee on Ethics and Privileges over the matter

Committee on Ethics and Privileges

21 Recovery of Revenue accruable to the Federation account from the Nigerian National Petroleum

Hon. Osssai Nicholas Ossai

5/7/12 Mandate the Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) to investigate the operations of the Joint Venture Agreements with particular reference to leakages and carry out a Forensic Assurance Review of the Joint Venture books to establish the

Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream)

Corporation and its Joint Venture Partners

amounts of income that accrued to the Joint Venture Partners in the past seven (7) years and the actual amount remitted to the Federation account and report to the House within seven (7) weeks.

22 Need to bar calls made from Hidden Global Systems on Mobile telecommunications Number (GSM) Number

Hon. Yakub Abiodun Balogun

5/7/12 Urge the Ministry of Communications and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to direct all GSM service providers such as MTN, GLO, ETISALAT, AIRTEL, service providers like VISAFONE and others to put into effect or activate the Caller Line Identification (CLI) Device System to render ineffective all calls made under “Unknown Caller” scenarios or any other form of hidden identity.

23 Failure of Nigerian Athletes and Officials

Hon. Ayo Omidiran

11/7/12 Mandate the House Committee on Sports and Foreign Affairs to investigate the matter, come up with suggestions to forestall future occurrence and report back to the House within one week.

Committee on Sports and Foreign Affairs

24 Reconsideration of Outstanding Bill from the Preceding Assembly: (Federal Capital Territory Water Board Establishmentetc.) 2012 HB 293

Hon. Gideon Gwani


25 Need to investigate the activities of oil companies and the encroachment of Anambra state into some parts of Ibaji Local Government Council of Kogi State

Hon. Ismail Inah Hussain

11/7/12 Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream)

26 Reappraising the Security Challenges in Plateau State

Hon. Simon Nwadikon

12/7/12 1. Condemn the barbaric killings of innocent people as well as the burning down of villages and the destruction of crops in farmland. 2. Urge President Goodluck Jonathan to re-appraise the security challenges in Plateau State by granting the Plateau State Governor more powers and resources to enable the Governor fully take charge of the security of lives and properties within Plateau State; 3. Commend the Governor of Plateau State for the prompt action normalcy in the State.

4. Condole the people and the Government of Plateau State and those who lost their loved ones and properties 5.Mandate the National Emergency Management Act (NEMA) to provide urgent relief materials to the affected communities; 6. Set up a fact-finding Committee to visit the affected areas and report back within one month.

27 Removal of unserviceable and scrapped Aircrafts from all Nigerian Airports


12/7/12 Committee on Aviation and Environment

28 Urgent Need for a Pedestrian Bridge at Uga Junction, Onitsha, Anambra State

Hon. Victor Afam Ogene


29 Urgent Need to encourage the Local Poultry Farmers by Enforcing the Ban on Contraband Frozen Chickens/Turkeys in Nigeria

Hon. Muraina Ajibola Suababana

12/7/12 1.Mandate the Committee on Customs to ensure that the Nigeria Custom Services (NCS) put more stringent measures in place to deal with the importers of contraband frozen chicken/ turkey products in addition to the prosecution and destruction of all seized products; 2.Further mandate the Committee on Agriculture to ensure that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development put measures in place to protect the over 300,000 poultry farmers in Nigeria who have recorded heavy losses as a result of the patronage.

Committee on Customs and Agriculture

30. Need to Investigate the Renovation of Eleven (11) Airports executed by the Federal Ministry of Aviation

Hon. Olajumoke Okoya Thomas

12/7/2012 Summon the Minister of Aviation and officials of the Ministry to appear before the Committee and explain the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, which amounts to gross misconduct.

31 Petrol Tanker Fire Accident in Okogbe, Ahaoda West Local Government Areas, Rivers State

Hon. Asita 18/7/12 1. Urge the House to set up an Ad-hoc Committee to go and commiserate with the families of the victims of the disaster and condole the government and people of Rivers state and assess the damage and report back to the House within two weeks; 2. Further urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other health agencies to ensure that adequate and effective medical attention and relief materials are provided for the survivors and the families of the victims;

Committee on Niger Delta Ministry

3. Mandate the Committee on Niger Delta Ministry to investigate issues of the dualisation of the East-West road in the five different sections particularly, section II, Sub-Section 1 (Port Harcourt-Ahoada) and Section II Subsection II, (Ahoada-Kaiama) project’s after a huge sum of money have been paid by the Federal Government as mobilisation fees without commensurate result and report back to the House within 21 days; 4. Urge the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to take urgent steps to remove all abandoned accidental vehicles on the East-West Road and other Federal Roads across the country.

32 Need to ensure that the process of establishing the Ibaka Deep Seaport is Transparent, Humane and takes into Consideration the Rights and interests of the Host Community

Hon. Robinson Edet Uwak and 18 others

17/7/12 Committees on Marine Transport and Environment

33 Need to Review the Federal Government’s Decision to increase the Age of Imported Use Vehicles

Hon. Beni Lar

17/7/2012 Committees on Federal Road Safety Commission, Environment and Customs

34 Need to Review Federal Constituencies and Senatorial Districts by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Hon. Mohammed Shamsidin Angin

17/7/12 Mandate the Committee on Electoral Matters to liaise with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review Federal Constituencies and Senatorial Districts across the Country in accordance with the 1999 Constitution and report back to the House within 4 weeks

Committee on Electoral Matters

35 Planned privatisation of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN)

Hon. Garba Datti Mohammed

18/7/12 Negative

36. Call for a Review of the International Court of Justice’s Judgement on Bakassi

Hon. Essien Ekpenyong Ayi

18/7/12 Call on the Federal Government of Nigeria to commence the process of the review of the International Court of Justice Judgment that ceded Bakassi to Cameroun before the 10th day of October, 2012

37 Urgent Need to Reconstruct the River Nyama Bridge failed

Hon. Ofor Chukwuegbo

18/7/12 Urge the Federal Ministry of Works to immediately repair the failed portion of the road and reconstruct the Nyama bridge.

portion of the Enugu Port-Harcourt Express Way

38 Need to urgently devise a Workable System of Fertiliser Distribution to Farmers in Nigeria

Hon. Ismail Inah Hussani

Mandate the Committee on Agriculture to investigate the activities of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and the Agro dealers with a view to resolving the anomaly the E-wallet distribution.

39 Non-Implementation of the 2012 budget

Hon. Albert Sam-Tsokwa

19/07/12 Urge Mr President to direct the Minister of Finance to stop continuing violation of the provisions of section 6, of the 2012 Appropriation Act, by releasing immediately all outstanding fundsappropriates to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for the 1

st and 2

nd quarters and begin

forthwith to comply with the Act by ensuring that the funds appropriated under the Act to the MDG’s for the remaining 3rd and 4th quarters are released as and when due.

40 Tragedy of Flood Disasters in Most Parts of the Country

Hon. Emmanuel Jime

18/9/12 Committees on Water Resources, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Environment

41 Planned Restructuring of the Nigerian Currency by the Central Bank of Nigeria-A Cash Policy Somersault

Hon. Albert T Sam-Tsokwa and 19 others

18/9/12 1. Direct the Committee on Banking and Currency to investigate the planned restructuring of the currencies by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and report back to the House within 4 weeks; 2. Further direct the Committee on Banking and Currency to urgently propose amendments to the CBN Act to require the CBN to seek the approval of the National Assembly on matters relating to new currency dominations; 3. Ask the CBN Governor to put on hold the printing of N 5,000 note pending the investigation of the House Committee on Banking and Currency.

42 Need for Mr President to enforce the Resolution of the House of Representatives on the Investigation into the Near Collapse of the Capital Market

Hon Ossai. Nicholas. Ossai

18/9/12 1. To request the President to implement the Resolution of the House of Representatives on the investigation into the near collapse of the Nigerian capital market particularly aspects of the Resolution requesting the removal of Ms. Arunmah Oteh as the Director-General of Security and Exchange Commission, as contained in section s 3(2) and 3 and section 315 of the Investments and Securities Act 2007; 2.That the House of Representatives or any of its Committees

shall henceforth cease to accord any recognition or deal with Ms Arunmah Oteh as Director General of Security and Exchange Commission 3. That the House Committee on Legislative Compliance brief the House within 14 days on the level of compliance with the Resolution.

43 2013-2015 medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper

Hon. Mulikat Adeola-Akande

20/09/12 Commit the 2013-2015 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategic Paper (FSP) to the Committees on Finance, National Planning and Economic Development and Legislative Budget and Research for their further legislative input and make appropriate recommendations to the House.

Committees on Finance, National Planning and Economic Development and Legislative Budget and Research

44 Detention of 400 Nigerian female pilgrims by the Saudi Arabian Authorities

Hon. Sulaiman Abdulrahman Kawu

25/9/12 1. Condemn the actions of the Saudi Arabian Authorities on Muharram to the female pilgrims, since they did not make this a requirement for issuing the visa and; 2. Urge the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to wade into the matter with a view to enable the female pilgrims to proceed to perform the Hajji.

45 Flood devastation of Communities in Ndokwa/Ukwuani and Isoko Federal Constituency of Delta State

Hon Ossai N. Ossai

25/9/12 Committee on National Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

46 The killing of harmless staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) at Arepo village by suspected pipeline vandals

Hon. Rotimi Makinde

25/09/12 1.Commiserate with the management of NNPC/PPMC over their staff that were killed at Arepo village in the course of repairing pipelines on system 2B pipeline and to call on the host communities in the NNPC right of way such as Magboro,Magbpon, Ogere, Ijedodo, Isawo, Ogolonto, Ikorodu and others to cooperate with the PPMC Management in ensuring that the pipelines are protected; 2. Implore the Inspector-General of Police to ensure that the perpetrators are arrested and arraigned in court for trial 3. Invite the Managing Director of PPMC /South West zonal NNPC PENGANASSAN and the South West zone of IPMAN to appear before the Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)

47 Devastation of several Communities in Esako Central Local Government of Edo State

Hon. Samson Osagie

25/9/12 Committee on National Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

48 Need to Investigate the Loss of Public Funds in Abandoned Rural Telephony Project

Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun Dokun

25/9/12 Committees on Rural Development and Communications

49 Flood Disaster in Sagbama and Ekeremor Local Government Areas of Sagbama/ Ekeremor Federal Constituency, Bayelsa State

Hon. Stella Durgu

26/9/12 Committees on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Disaster

50 Massive flooding of several Communities in Kogi State

Hon. Umar Buba Jubril

26/9/12 1. Urge the House to commiserate with the Government and people of Kogi state and the families and victims of the flood disaster 2. Call on the Federal Government to take immediate action in finding permanent and realistic solutions to the perennial flood challenges in Kogi state and other states within the country 3. Urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to work out a comprehensive package to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of the flood by way of food, health care services, reconstruction of damaged infrastructures (Worship areas, homes and schools) 4. Further urge the Federal Government to fast-track the dualisation of the Lokoja-Abuja road particularly the Lokoja end of the road as the Lokoja-Abuja road is currently the only road connecting the FCT which is yet to be dualised; Urge the Federal Government to immediately rehabilitate and raise the level of Lokoja township road from NATACO junction through Adankolo and Ganaja road that serves as the only route linking the South Eastern states of Nigeria to the FCT; 5. Urge the Executive to present a supplementary budget in respect to the flooding and also a work plan on how to tackle the problem in order to forestall future occurrence.

51 Need for Federal Government Hon. Ndudi 26/9/12 Committee on

Aid to Flood Victims in Various Communities in Delta State

Godwin Elumelu

National Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

52 Urgent Need to Bolster Nigeria’s efforts in Combatting Trafficking

Hon. Beni Lar

26/9/12 1.Urge the Executive Arm of the Federal Government to as a matter of emergency, consider taking the following measures: (i) Ensuring an increase in the annual budgetary allocation of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)’s (ii.) Sending a supplementary budget request to the National Assembly for the 2012 cycle (iii) Developing a formal policy and mechanism for the repatriation of trafficked persons; 2. Further urge state governments to enhance the support they offer to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to enable it carry out its work more effectively; 3.Call on the Department of State of the United States of America (USA) to take note of the progress Nigeria has recently made in combating human trafficking and reconsider its decision to downgrade Nigeria; 4. Mandate the Committees on Human Rights, Interior, Justice, Youth Development and Women Affairs to investigate the matter and report back to the House. 5. Urge the Federal Government to urgently implement the draft migration policy submitted over five years ago to the Presidency.

Committees on Human Rights, Interior, Justice, Youth Development and Women Affairs

53. Reconsideration of Outstanding Bills from the Preceding Assembly: National Health Bill, HB 301)

Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu and 28 Others

27/9/12 Bill Committed to the Committee of the Whole

54 Brutal killing of Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State

Hon. Abubakar Mohammed Wambai

9/10/12 1. Observe a minute silence in honour of the deceased; 2. Concerns over the brutal killings of innocent students of the Federal Polytechnic Mubi in Adamawa State; 3. Constitute an Ad-hoc Committee to visit the State and commiserate with the Government and the people of Adamawa State and the families of the deceased; 4. Urge Security Agencies to apprehend the perpetrators of his Act andmake them to face the full wrath of the law.

5 Also urge the Federal Government to set up a Committee to investigate the case of the incidence and proffer solution to prevent a future re-occurrence; 6.Further urge the leadership of the Christian and Muslim religions in Nigeria to hold a peace conference and send messages to all Nigerians to restore peace in the country; 7.Send a delegation to sympathise with victims that were caught up in the on-going conflict in Maiduguri

55. Poor state of Bridges without Protective Barricades at Ovia River (Edo State) and Other parts of the Country

Hon. Rasaq Osagie Bello

9/10/12 Resolution referred to the Committee of Works

56 Flood Disaster Affecting Several Communities in Bayelsa and Delta State

Hon. Daniel Effiong Asuquo and 5 others

9/10/12 1. Mandate the Committee on Agriculture to urgently ascertain from the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, measures that are being contemplated to prevent widespread famine and deprivation in the affected areas; 2. Mandate the Committee on Environment to conduct investigative public hearing on the failure of Nigeria to build a counterpart dam as allegedly agreed with Cameroun when the country was building the Ladgo Dam across its border with Nigeria 30 years ago, and report back to the House in 6 weeks; 3. Call on the Federal Government to consider as a matter of utmost urgency; the construction of levees along the Lagos coastline in order that the country may not lose Lagos, the nation’s commercial capital to the fury of ocean surges in the future as predicted by experts

Committee on Agriculture and Committee of Environment

57 Flood Disaster Affecting Several Communities in Cross River, Edo, Anambra, Bayelsa and Niger States

Hon. Daniel Effiong Asuquo and 5 others

9/10/12 1. Urge the Federal Government to find a lasting and comprehensive solution for people living in flood prone areas; 2. Mandate the Committees on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to visit the affected communities to sympathise with them and assess the level of damages caused by the flood; 3. Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently send relief materials to the affected Communities

Committees on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

58 Final Settlement of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited and Forte Oil Plc Outstanding debts of N140, 999,620,395,80 owed Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)

Hon. Bimbo Daramola

11/10/12 Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to conduct a full investigation into this transaction as it relates to this final settlement and the other operations of AMCON and report back to the House within one month

59 Unprecedented Near Submergence of Over Twenty Villages in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State

Hon. Karibo Nady S.

11/10/12 1. Direct Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Niger Delta Ministry to take immediate action to build adequate shore protection built in these communities; 2. Urge the State and the Federal Government to send more relief materials to the communities.

60 Substandard Construction of Ogbomoso Oko Osogbo Federal Road in Oyo and Osun States

Hon. Odebunmi O. Dokun

11/10/12 Direct House Committee on Works to undertake an investigative oversight of this project in order to have an on the spot assessment of what is going on, on that project site and report back to the House within 4 weeks

61 Lokoja-Abuja Road Division Hon Sadiq Asema Mohammed

11/10/12 1. Urge the Ministry of Works to appear before the House Committee on Works on the position of the road and report back in two weeks 2. Further urge the Federal Road Safety Commission to deploy more officers to the road and affect the redesign of the main road with a view to averting future occurrence.

62 Brutal killings by unknown gunmen in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State

Hon. Shashudeen A. Mohammed

16/10/12 1. Urge the Inspector General of Police to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice. 2. Mandate the Inspector-General of Police to immediately build a police station in Dogor Dawa and provide security personnel to the community and its environs; 3. Observe a minute silence in honour of the deceased; 4. Further urge all Federal Government Agencies related to relief management to assist the victims and inhabitants of the area.

63 Negating the Impeachment of Kogi State Speaker

Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai

17/10/12 Constitute a high-powered delegation to intervene and resolve the crisis.

64 Four major International Airlines blocked from Commercial flights to Mallam Aminu Kano International

Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki

6/11/12 Mandate the Committee on Aviation to investigate the reason behind the Minister’s action and its implication to the socio-economic development of Nigeria and report to the House within one (1) week

Committee on Aviation

Airport

65 Frequent Engine Problems Associated with the Aircrafts of Aero Contractors Airlines

Hon. Robinson Edet Uduak

7/11/12 Mandate the House Committee on Aviation to invite Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Limited, for investigation on the reports of the frequent engine problems in the aircrafts and report back to this Honourable House within one month

Committee on Aviation

66 Urgent need for Repair of Owerri-Okigwe Federal Highway

Hon. Bethel Nnaemeka Admadi

7/11/12 Committee on Works and FERMA

67 Re-Occurrence of long Queues in Filling Stations across the nation due to non-availability of Premium Motor Spirit

Hon. Basher Babahir Babelle

7/11/12 Mandate the Committee on Petroleum Downstream to meet with relevant Authorities concerned with a view to bring an end to the scarcity.

Committee on Petroleum Downstream

68 Alleged Extortion/ Exploitation of Job Seekers by Government Agencies

Hon. Yusuf Ayo Tajudeen

7/11/12 Mandate the Committees on Public Service Matters, Labour, Employment and Productivity, and Anti Corruption, National Ethics and Values to carry out a holistic investigation on the alleged employment racket and report to the House within 3 weeks for further action.

Committee on Public Service Matters, Labour, Employment and Productivity and Anti Corruption, National Ethics and Values

69 Calling on the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission to send advice to Mr President to Enable Him to Table The Revenue Formula before the National Assembly.


7/11/12 Call on the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation Commission to within 2 weeks send an advice to Mr President in line with section 162(2) of the 1999 Constitution to enable him table the revenue formula before the National Assembly.

70 Need to Dualise the Funtua to Brinin Gwari Federal Road and Construction of Birnin Gwari to Dan Gulbi Road in Zamfara State

Hon. Mohammed Shamsidin Ango Abdullahi

13/11/12 Resolution referred to the Committee of Works

71 Need for Due Process in the Issuance of the Nigerian Driver’s License

Hon. Ezenwa Onyweuchi

13/11/12 Mandate the Committee on Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) to investigate the current license regime and report back to the House within four (4) weeks

72 High Death Rate on Nigerian Roads due to the Abandoned Articulated Vehicles/Trucks on the Highways

Hon. Henry Daniel Ofongo

13/11/12 Call on the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to exercise its statutory function as provided under section 10(3)(c);10(b); (4)(a) of the Federal Road Safety Act, 2007 effectively to minimise the high rate of accidents and loss of

lives caused by abandoned vehicles on our highways.

73 Armed Robbery at WAPA Bureau de Change, Fagee , Kano State

Hon. Aminu Suleiman

14/11/12 1.Commiserate with the business Community of WAPA 2. Investigate the failure of the security agencies to rise to the challenges, in spite of the proximity of the market to security points; 3. Direct that a permanent security point be provided in the market.

74 Urgent Need to Construct a Divisional Police Station in Mangu Town, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State

Hon. Jonathan Aminu

14/11/12 Committee on Police Affairs

75 Need for the House of Representatives to Reflect Resolutions Relating to Budget and Budgetary Processes in the 2013 Appropriation Bill

Hon Uzoma Nkem Abonta

14/11/12 Withdrawn

76 Ecological Fund Office Projects Procurement Process which commenced in 2006 and remains inclusive till year 2012

Hon. Sekonte Davies

15/11/2012

1. Urge the Ministry of Environment a and the Office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation to suspend the process of awarding these projects till a new process of procurement is commenced in line with the Procurement Act, 2007; 2. Mandate the Committee on Environment to evaluate the state of these environmental problems in line with the Procurement Act, 2007; 3. Mandate the Committee on Environment to evaluate the state of these environmental problems in line with the current realities and report back to the house in four (4) weeks.

Committee on Environment

77 Need to Examine the Implementation of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P)

Hon. Haruna Manu

15/11/12 Referred to the Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen, Committees on Petroleum Resources (downstream), Finance, state and local government and all the Committees

that have oversight responsibilities on agencies with SURE-P related programmes, for further legislative action.

78 Malaria Scourge Hon Uzoma Nkem Abonta

15/11/12 1. Mandate the Committee on HIV/AIDS and Malaria Control to carry –out in depth studies on malaria and advise the House accordingly. 2. Urge the Federal Government to consider urgently the use of effective malaria drugs that malaria parasites are not resistant to, in a bid to roll-back malaria 3. Further urge the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to come to the aid of the farmers by a way of providing improved seedlings and other farming input in readiness for the next farming season.

Committee on HIV/AIDS and Malaria Control

79 Flood Devastation of Mobbar and Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State

Hon. Isa Lawan

22/11/12 1. Mandate the Committees on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Environment and Agriculture to visit the affected areas for the on-the spot assessment of the situation; ascertain the extent of the damage and to find out the remote and the immediate causes of the flood; in order to forestall future occurrence of such a disaster. 2. Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to promptly provide relief materials to the victims; 3. Further urge the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to come to the aid of farmers by way of providing improved seedlings and other farming input in readiness for the next farming season.

80 Death of Justice Kayode Esho Hon Ajibola 22/11/12 1. Observe a minute silence in his honour 2. Send a delegation to commiserate with his family and the people of Osun State.

81 Urgent need for the Rehabilitation of Zaira-Soba –Pambeguwa-Jos Road

Hon. Ibrahim Khalid Mustapha

22/11/12 Committee on FERMA

82 Agony of Travelling on the Enugu Port-Harcourt Express Way and all Federal Roads to

Hon. Uzo Azubuike and 6 others


Abia State

83 Impending Food Shortages in Nigeria, Coupled with the Need to Empower the National Food Reserve Agency and also the Need to Encourage Irrigation Farming to Enhance Food Production

Hon. Mohammed Shamsidin Ango Abdullahi and 2 others

22/11/12 Committee on Agriculture

84 Re-Naming the Ilorin International Airport after Dr Olusola Saraki

Hon. Friday Itulah

27/11/12 Concur with the Senate Resolution on Tuesday, 20th November, 2012, urging the Federal Government to name the Ilorin International Airport after Dr Olusola Saraki

85 Unprecedented attack by gunmen on Auchi Community

Hon. Abubakar Momoh

28/11/12 1. Condemn the unwarranted attack on the Auchi community by the gunmen; 2.Commiserate with the families of those who lost their lives and people who lost properties in course of the operations; 3. Urge the Inspector General of police to set up high power investigation to unravel the cause of the attacks.

86 Rescission pursuant to Order IX, Rule 57(6) of the standing orders of the House of Representatives on the Court of Appeal Act (Amendment) Bill, 2012

Hon Albert Sam-Tsokwa


87 Need to complete the Minna-Sarkin Pawa Kaduna Road

Hon. Ibrahim Kalid Mustapha


88 Urgent Need to Re-award the Contract for the Rehabilitation of Oju-Adum-Okuku Ojoja Road to a Competent Contractor

Hon. Samson Okwu


89 Need for the Rehabilitation of the Lagos/Badagry Expressway

Hon. Rafeequat Arinola Onabamiro


90 Need to limit spending by public servants on overseas fares

Hon. Eddie Ifeanyi

28/11/12 Withdrawn

91 Compelling Need to Investigate Allegations of Corruption levelled against the Minister of Niger-Delta Ministry, Elder Godsday Orubebe

Hon. Odenye Kehinde

29/11/12 1. Mandates its Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and Anti-Corruption, National Ethics and Values to investigate this weighty allegation and make appropriate recommendations to the House within 21 days 2. Urge the Federal Ministry of Finance, Central Bank and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) to suspend all payments due to the Ministry on the identified bogus contracts, except the East West Road Project until full investigation is carried out to verify the authenticity of certificates pending for payment.

92 Urgent Need to Keep and Warehouse for Safe Custody Primary Health Care Equipment’s procured by the National Health Care Development Agency

Hon Ndudi Elumelu

11/12/12 Committee on Health

93 Urgent Need to Ensure Conclusive Implementation of the 2012 Appropriation Act

Hon. Abdul Rahaman Abba Terab

11/12/12 Direct the Committees on Finance and Appropriations to compile and present a comprehensive report on the revenues, expenditures and any unforeseen savings in the 2012 budget implementation, and carve out a solution on the outstanding capital releases in the 2012 Appropriation Act with a view to ensure its full implementation and submit to the House within one week

Committees on Finance and Appropriation

94 Channelisation of Forcado/ Odimodo/ Ogulaha Access Way

Hon. Franc Enekorogha

11/12/12 Committee on Petroleum Resources

95 Deplorable Condition of Ewossa/Ekpon Axis of the Uromi-Agbor Road in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State

Hon. Friday Obomezele


96 Need to ensure that the Federal Ministry of Works to urgently repair the Collapsing Bridge at Kilometer8, Enugu Abakaliki Expressway, Emene, Enugu

Hon. Okwurio Tobias


97 Receipt and adoption of Hon. Ali 13/12/12 Receive and adopt

Conference Committee Report on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Transfer of Convicted Offenders (Enactment and Enforcement) Cap. T16, LFN, 2004 and other Related Matters, 2011

Ahmad the Conference Report on the Bill for an Act to Amend the Transfer of Convicted Offenders (Enactment and Enforcement) Act Cap T.16, LFN 2004 and for Other Related Matters.

98 Receipt and Adoption of Conference Committee Report on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011 and for other Related Matters 2012 (HB 384)

Hon. Ali Ahmad

13/12/12 Receive and adopt the Conference Report on the Bill for an Act to amend the Terrorism (Prevention) Act 2011 and for other Related matters

99 Reconsideration of Outstanding Bills from the Preceding Assembly: (Discrimination of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (Prohibition Bill), 2012

Hon. Haruna Joseph Kigbu


100 Reconsideration of Outstanding Bills from the Preceding Assembly: (Police Act (Amendment) Bill 2012)

Hon. Uzoma Nkem Abonta


101 Urgent Need to Evaluate the Status of the River Ethipe Oil Spill and Clean Up Programme

Hon Akpodiogaga Sunny Emeyese

13/12/12 Committee on Environment

102 Near Collapse of technical and Vocational Education in Nigeria

Hon Chris Azubogu

13/12/12 Mandate the Committee on Education to conduct a public hearing and invite stakeholders, experts, vocational and technical institutions and the Nigerian Board of Technical Education to discuss on how to reposition technical education in Nigeria

Committee on Education

103 Poor treatment of Nigerian Hon. O. K. 13/12/12 Mandate the Committee on Foreign Affairs to intervene and

Visa Applicants by Foreign Embassies in Nigeria

Chinda investigate the matter and report back to the House within 3 weeks.

104 Urgent need to probe the Helicopter Crash of Saturday, 15December,2012 which led to the death of Governor Patrick Yakowa, Lt-Gen. Andrew Owoye Azazi and four others

Hon. Shehu N. Garba

18/12/12 That the Committees on Aviation and navy should monitor the progress on the investigation of the mishap.

Committees on Aviation and Navy

105 Receive and adoption of Conference Committee Report on the 2013-2015 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy paper

Hon. John Enoh

18/12/12 Receive the Conference Report on the Medium Term Framework and Fiscal Strategy paper

106 Re-naming of the National Museum Centre, Benin City, Edo State and Chief Anthony Eremosele Enaharo

Hon. Friday Itulah

18/12/2012

Committee on Governmental Affairs

107 Abandoned Rehabilitation Projectof Lambata-Bida-Mokwa-jebba –Ilorin Federal Highway

Hon. Ibrahim Ebbo


108 Receipt and adoption of Conference Committee Report on a Bill for an Act to Amend the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Bill 2011 and for other related matters

Hon. Jagaba Adam Jagaba


109 Reconsideration of Outstanding Bill from the Preceding Assembly National Automotive Design

and Development Council Bill

Hon. Uzoma Nkem Abonta


110 Urgent Need to tackle the increase cases of Oil Pipeline Vandalisation which has led to the death of over 500 persons and loss of over N 2 Trillion in

Hon. Osoba Olumide Babtunde

16/1/2013 1.Commiserate with the families that lost their loved ones in the Arepo pipeline fire incident and other similar pipeline incidents in recent times; 2. Mandate the Relevant Committees to invite the Stakeholders to come and present a blueprint on their plans to

Committees on Petroleum Resources Downstream and Upstream

the last one year secure the pipeline that pass through Arepo Community in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State 3. Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Petroleum Resources (Upstream to meet with Stakeholders and proffer solutions on how best to tackle this national emergency with a view to bringing it to an end and advice the House accordingly.

111 The proposed $1.56 Billion naira loan by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

Hon. Rapheal N. Igbokwe

16/1/13 1. Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Loans and Debts, and Justice to investigate the matter and report to the House within 14 days. 2. Urge the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to withhold further action on the said loan pending the outcome of the investigation.

Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Loans and Debts, and Justice

112 Devastating Gully Erosion threatening to Cut-Off some Communities in Nkwerre/Isu/Nwangele/NJaba Local Government Areas of Imo State

Hon. Jones Chukwudi Onyereri

16/1/13 Committee on Governmental Affairs Committee on Governmental Affairs

113 Devastating Gully Erosion Threatening to Cut-Off some Communities in Obowo and Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State

Hon. Chudi P. Uwazurike

16/1/13 Committee on Governmental Affairs

114 Discriminatory Policies against Women in the Public Service


16/1/13 Committee on Women Affairs, Labour, Employment and Productivity, Judiciary

115 Urgent Need to Investigate the Allegation of Cover-Up and Professional Misconduct levelled against the Police in the Investigation of the Murder of Comrade Olaitan Oyerinde

Hon. Pally Iriase

17/1/13 Mandate its Committees on Justice and Police Affairs to thoroughly investigate the allegation and make the appropriate recommendations to the House within 14 days

Mandate its Committees on Justice and Police Affairs

116 Need to De-Congest Nigerian Airports

Hon. Chinda Ogundu Kingsley

17/1/13 Direct the Committees on Finance, Customs and Excise and Marine Transport to immediately investigate the matter and report to the House within three (3) weeks

Committees on Finance, Customs and Excise and Marine Transport

117 Need to Construct an Overhead Bridge at the Airport junction along Abuja-Lokoja Road

Hon. Ajibola Isreal Famurewa

17/1/13 Committees on Work and Federal Capital Territory

118 Urgent Need to Investigate the Alleged Theft of Over Two Billion Naira at the Nigerian Security printing and Minting Company

Hon Albert T. Sam-Tsokwa

17/1/13 Constitute an ad-hoc Committee to investigate into the alleged disappearance or theft over Two Billion naira from the vaults of the Nigeria Security printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) and other related issues.

119 Immortalisation of Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh

Hon. Daniel O. Reyenieju

17/1/13 Urge the Federal Government to name a Federal University or institution in any part of the country after the late Festus Okotie-Eboh

120 Need to Implement House Resolutions on the Report of the Investigation on the crash of Dana and Allied Aircrafts


17/1/13 Committee on Aviation

121 Need to avert further communal clashes between the Communities of Adamawa in Cross River State and Amagu in Ebonyi State

Hon. Bassey Ewa

22/1/13 1. Appeal to the Communities of Adamawa in Abia Local Government Area of Cross River State and Amagu in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State to maintain peace forthwith; 2. Urge the Governors of the two states to maintain peace and caution as well as restrain their citizens from further escalation of the crisis 3.Mandate the Committee on Special Duties to conduct an investigation into the remote causes of the communal clash and report back to the House within four weeks.

122 Urgent Need to investigate the Recent Discovery of over 40 Dead Bodies floating inside Ezu River in Amansea Akwa North Local Government Area, Anambra State

Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwogbo

22/1/13 1. Urge the relevant security agencies to quickly initiate action towards identifying the deceased and ultimately determining the causes of their death, whilst ensuring that there is no recurrence of this gory situation. 2.Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to provide alternative Water Sources to the affected Communities

4. Further urge NEMA and the Federal Ministry of Health to do all that is necessary to ensure that there is no epidemic outbreak in the affected areas.

123 Urgent need for the Federal Government to open Avenue for Dialogue as means of addressing the Security challenges in the country

Hon. Mohammed Bashir Galadanci

22/1/13 1.Commiserate with the Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero and the families of those that lost their lives or fell victims of the recent assassination attempt on the Emir and other victims of similar incidents so far. 2. Urge the Federal Government to embrace a new approach towards armed conflict and opt for dialogue to resolve the present insecurity bedevilling the nation. 3. Also urge the Federal Government to initiate programmes that will promote the rule of law, strengthen civil institutions and address the underlying factors that fuel insecurity and violent extremism.

124 Urgent Need to investigate the Importation, distribution, sale and Consumption of all brands of Caffeinated Energy Drinks in Nigeria

Hon. Yacoob A. Bush-Alebiosu

22/1/13 Committees on Health and Commerce

125 Urgent Need to prevent Continued Loss of Revenue through Ports Inspection Contracts

Hon. Abimbola Daramola

23/1/13 Mandate the Committee on Customs and Excise to carry out a thorough investigation of this matter and report back to the House within 2 weeks.

Committee on Customs and Excise

126 Assaults and Torture of a Nigerian by the South African police

Hon. Rapheal N. igbokwe

23/1/13 Mandate the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora to investigate the matter and liaise with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for necessary action and report back to the House within a month.

Committees on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora

127 Need to Rehabilitate the Dikenafai-Umudi Nkwerre Road

Hon. Jones Chukwudi Onyereri

23/1/13 Motion referred to Committees on FERMA

128 Urgent Need to investigate the Non-Implementation of the Backward Integration Policy on the Local Production of Cement

Hon. Hassan Saleh

23/1/13 Negative

129 Sale of Oil Mining Lease 30 to Heritage Oil

Hon Yusuf Ayo Tajudeen

29/1/13 Mandate the Committees on Gas Resources and Petroleum Resources (Upstream) to carryout a comprehensive investigation on the sale of OML 30 and report back to the

Committees on Gas Resources and Petroleum Resources

House within three (3) weeks. (Upstream)

130 Heavy Storms in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State

Hon. Eniolorunda Omosule

29/1/13 Call on the National Emergency Management Agency to urgently provide relief to the affected families.

131 Re-Consideration of Outstanding Bill from the Preceding Assembly: National Assembly Service Commission Act 2002 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill 2013

Hon. Albert T. Sam-Tsokwa and 17 others


132 Urgent Need for the EFCC/AGF to appeal the Judgment of a Federal Capital Territory High Court on the Police Pension Fund by Mr John Yusuf and others

Hon. Samson Osagie

30/1/13 1. Urge the EFCC and the Attorney-General of theFederation as a matter of urgency to appeal the judgement of Justice Talba of the FCT High Court of the case of the state v Mr John Yusuf and otherswith a view to seeking stricter punishment for the offence under section 309 of the Penal and Criminal Codes to provide stricter punishment for the offences under section 309, of the Penal Code Act Cap. 532 laws of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, 2007 2. That the National Assembly should set machinery in motion to review the provisions of the Penal and Criminal Codes to provide stricter punishment in such cases

133 Urgent need for Rehabilitation/ Reconstruction of a portion of the Federal Road Linking Esene to Ikot Abasi Urban which has been washed away and made impossible by the first rain of the year

Hon. Akpan Micha Umoh

30/1/13 Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency

134 Alleged Mismanagement of the Huge Sums of Money from the Foreign Reserve and the Excess Crude Oil Accounts

135 Need to check the Alleged Inhuman Activities of Companies Commissioned by the Federal Capital Territory

Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun

30/1/13 Committee on Federal Capital Territory

Administration to enforce Motor Parking Fees Collection in Abuja

136 Urgent Need to investigate the Management, implementation and Effectiveness of the Aviation Intervention Fund

Hon. Ibrahim Shehu Gasau

30/1/13 Withdrawn

137 Need to alleged inhuman treatment of Nigerians in Chinese Prisons

Hon. Jerry Alabboso

31/1/12 Urge the Ministry of Foreign affairs to direct the Nigerian mission in Beijing to address the matter immediately

138 Need for Waiver of Tuition Fees for Prison inmates Attending the National open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Hon. Olarotimi Mankinde

31/1/13 Call on the Federal Government to waive and make tuition fess free for prison inmates attending the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

138 Urgent Need to Conduct a Referendum in Bakassi Peninsula

Hon. Ayi Essien Ekpenyong

31/12/2013

Urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to initiate the process of conducting a referendum for the Bakassi Pennisula people who are Nigerians

140 Worrisome Security Challenges in Delta State and brutal and dangerous armed attack on some Delta Indigenes and visitors to Delta State by Armed men on Saturday, 2nd February, 2013 Long Eku Road, Delta State

Hon.Ndudi Godwin Elumelu

5/2/13 1. That a minute silence be observed inhonour of mobile policeman Stanley Major NPF 42409 and a Police Orderly known as Officer Stanley who died in active service on Saturday, 2nd February, 2013 2. To urge the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to give Post Humous Award to the said gallant officers Stanley Major: NPF 424009 and ensure that the families of the deceased officers are properly and adequately compensated. 3. To urge the Minister of Police Affairs, Minister of State (Defence), Chief of Defence Staff, Inspector General of Police, Director General (State Security Service) to initiate a comprehensive overhaul of the security personnel in Delta State to forestall future occurrences.

141 Urgent Intervention on Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) 2013 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Slated for Saturday, 27 April 2013

Hon. Ali Madaki

5/2/13 1. Urge the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to suspend the computer based test for the 2013 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Exams and revert back to the use of old existing centres and the new secondary schools constructed by various arms of government and allow for more time to equip these schools with necessary infrastructure to conduct a computer based test; (ii) Invite the Hon. Minister of Education, Professor

Rukayyatu Rufa’I and the Registrar Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to appear before the Committee on Education to explain: (a) The reason behind the policy somersault that led to a change in the take-off date of the policy from 2015 to 2013, (b) The law that empowers JAMB to contract out the conduct of examinations to private firm(s), and the profile of these firms.

142 Alleged plans by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Retail Limited to Stop the Supply of Petroleum Products to NNPC affiliates Filling Stations across the Country and the Attendant Consequences

Hon. Bassey Dan Abia

5/2/13 Withdrawn

143 Need to Introduce Practical Entrepreneurship and Mentoring Training in the Secondary School Curriculum

Hon. Eddie Ifeanyichukwu Mbadiwe

5/2/13 Mandate the Committee on Education to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Education to work out the modalities of Entrepreneur and Mentorship as a subject matter in the curriculum of secondary schools nation wide.

144 Threat of collapse of the Niger Delta Bridge

Hon. Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi


145 Gruesome killing of nine female health workers in Kano state by unknown gun men

Hon. Munir Babba Dan’Agu

12/12/13 1. Condemn in its entirety the gruesome killing of these nine female patriotic health workers while in active service to their fatherland. 2.Commiserate with the families of the nine female health workers, the government and the people of Kano state. 3. Urge the Federal Government to adequately compensate the families of the deceased for losing their bread winners while in active service to the nation 4. Call our security operatives to put proactive measures in place for health workers especially in high-risk areas.

146 Violations of the Provisions of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act, 2010 by some Federal Government Agencies

Hon. Nasiru Ali Ahmed and Hon. Robinson Uwak

12/2/13 Hon Friday Itulah observed that the motion was dilatory because the house Standing Order reference has already given mandate to the Committee to continually serve as a watchdog on the Local Content Act by any organisation.

147 The Victory of the Super Eagles at the African Cup of Nation 2013 and lessons thereon

Hon. Godfrey Gaiya

13/2/13 1.Celebrate and encourage excellence in the players, coaching crew, the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and the Ministry so as to elevate Nigeria in the sporting map of the world. 2. Encourage the development of sporting facilities in all parts of the country and facilitate access to them by the nation’s teeming youths to have access to good sporting facilities. 3. Encourage adequate funding of football and other sports by government to improve existing facilities and to develop new ones 4. Request members of the National Assembly to design and sponsor sporting activities in their various Constituencies to augment Government efforts 5. Appreciates the Federal Government for the recognition, various gifts and awards given to the players and officials and further urge the Federal Government to name streets in the FCT and the various State capitals after the players 4. Call on private/Corporate organisations to invest in sports sponsorship and development in their social responsibility to Nigeria

148 Illegal and Fraudulent Sale and transfer of OML 26 and land Leases Agreements to First Hydrocarbon Nigeria

Hon. Leo Ogor

13/12/13 Mandate the Committee on Gas to investigate the entire transaction in view of vast deposit of untapped Gas Resources in the OML and Secret, Fraudulent and Illegal Sale of OML 26 to First HydroCarbon Nigeria Limited and make appropriate Recommendations to the House within 4 weeks

149 Need to ban the use of foreign currencies in Domestic Transactions in Nigeria

Hon. Nadu S. Karibo

14/2/13 Urge the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ban the use of foreign currencies as a means of exchange in the local and domestic transactions in Nigeria

150 Need to investigate the Incidence of Ghost Workers in the Federal Civil service and the Monies Purportedly saved Therefrom

Hon. Idris Ahmed

19/2/13 Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to: (a) Investigate the incident of ghost workers in Federal MDAs, (b) Determine the exact amount of monies lost (c) Determine the exact figure of monies saved or recovered (d) Determine what the monies were used for (e) Report to the House within two weeks

151 Destructive Rainstorm in Oluyole Federal Constituency

Hon. Olaifa Ibrahim

19/2/13 1.Commiserate with the people of Oluyole Federal Constituency and the Oyo State Government. 2. Urge the National Emergency Management Agency

(NEMA) to visit theaffected communities and provide relief materials to limit the suffering of the people.

152 Need to investigate the Repair Work on the Enugu-Port Harcourt Dual Carriage Way Awarded by the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to Messrs Foretex Nig. Ltd, Mothercat, Nigercat and Monatech

Hon. Albert T. Sam Tsokwa

19/2/13 To concur with the Senate resolution of February, 2013 that: 1.That Mr Abdulrasheed Maina be dismissed from the public service of the Federal Republic of Nigeria immediately and be disengaged from all acts of public duty 2.That the Inspector General of Police appears before the Committee on Police Affairs to give reasons why he did not act on the warrant issued by the President of the Senate 3.That Mr Abdulrasheed Maina should be investigated and prosecuted.

154 Incessant Students’ Protests in the University of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory

Hon. Toby Okechukwu

20/2/13 Call on the Committee on Education to investigate the on-going crisis in the University of Abuja and report back to the House within one week.


155 Need to Introduce a Single Digit Interest Rate in Our Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to encourage the Growth of Small Scale Business, Manufacturing Industry and Investors

Hon. Albert T. Sam-Tsokwa

20/2/13 Mandate the Committee on Banking and Currency to liaise with the Central bank of Nigeria to consider the possibility of implementing the Single Digit benchmark Interest Rate for Nigeria and report back to the House within two weeks.

Committee on Banking and Currency

156 Need to Clear all Abandoned Scraps on Land and in Water to Provide for a Safe and Healthy Environment, Ensure job Employment and Internally Generated Revenue Through excise Duty in Nigeria

Hon. Mohammed Shamsidin Ango Abdullahi

21/2/13 Mandate the Committee on Environment to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Environment and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to provide a detailed, well documented format that is functionalism a Public Private Partnership that will address the volume if abandoned scraps, create jobs and generate revenue within the country through excise duty and report back to the House within 4 weeks.


157 Killing of some students of the Nasarawa State University by some men of the Nigerian Army

Hon. Chinda Kingsley

26/2/13 1. Observe a minute silence in honour of the slain students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi 2. Condemn the deployment of soldiers to quell the peaceful protest by students and indeed the civilian populace 3. Urge the Inspector General of Police and other relevant security Agencies to immediately take steps to forestall any further breakdown of law and order within the affected areas. 4. Further urge the Nasarawa State Government as a matter of urgency, to take immediate and very urgent steps to ensure

Committees on Army, Security and Police Affairs

security of lives and property of people in the affected areas 5. Mandate the Committees on Army, Security and Police Affairs to undertake a thorough investigation into the shooting and report back to the House within 2 weeks for further legislative action.

158 Need to Reconstruct and Rehabilitate Bridges Without Rail Guards on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road

Hon. Khalid Ibrahim

26/2/13 Urge the Federal Ministry of Works to construct and rehabilitate rail guards on bridges along the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road

Committee on Works

159 Need to establish Earthquake/Tsunami Monitoring Stations in the Country

Hon. Akpam Micah Umoh

27/2/13 Mandate the Committees on Environment, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to liaise with the Ministry of Environment and other Relevant Agencies of Government to facilitate the establishment of such stations in the country and report to the House within 4 weeks.

Committees on Environment, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

160 The Need to Immortalise a foremost Nationalist Dr Mudi Speaking

Hon. Aminu Suleiman

28/2/13 1. Observe a minute prayer session for the repose of his soul 2. Commiserate with the immediate family, people and Government of Kano State 3. Request for some form of Federal assistance to help the grieving family as the late Mudi Speaking lived and died for the common man leaving nothing behind for his family. 4 Urge the Federal Government to immortalise him by renaming the popular Katsina Road which is a Federal Road to “Dr Mudi Speaking” Road

161 Umuigwe Agbada Ala Erosion Disaster in Oji River Local Government Area Enugu State

Hon. Toby Okechukwu

28/2/13 1.Mandate the Committee on Environment through the Ecological Fund Office to take immediate remedial measures to address the situation before the commencement of the 2013 rainy season. 2.Further mandate the Committee on Environment to ensure that the Federal Ministry of Environment takes appropriate measures towards a permanent solution to the existential threat to the people of Agbada Ala in Oji River Local Government Area


162 The Need to Investigate the Colossal Amount spent on the NNPC-PPMC MT Tuma Vessel

Hon. Mudashiru Kamil Akinlabi

28/2/13 Mandate the Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) to investigate the rationale behind the prolonged stay of the ship in Brazil; the role of the individual and company connected and other activities of NNPC in relation to it and report back to the House within 6 weeks.

Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream)

163 Environmental Devastation in Hon. Sokonte 28/2/13 Mandate the Committee on Environment to invite the Committee on

Ogoni land arising from Crude Oil Exploration Activities

Davis National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and all other relevant agencies to brief it on the procedures to be adopted in the clean up exercise.

Environment

164 Urgent intervention in the Reconstruction of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Hon. Solomon Adeola and 15 others

28/2/13 Urge the Federal Ministry of Works to rehabilitate the road and build pedestrian bridges at strategic locations along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

165 Urgent Need to Investigate the Status of Seized and Sold Assets by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission

Hon. Toby Okechukwu and 15 others

28/2/13 Mandate the Committee on Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes to carry out an investigation to unravel the status of all the assets seized and recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since inception and report back to the House within 4 weeks.

Committees on Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes

166 Need to Unravel High Profile Killings in Nigeria

Hon. Zakari Mohammed

5/3/13 1.Condemn the brutal killing in its entirety and observe one-minute silence in honour of the dead. 2. Urge the Inspector-General of Police to ensure that late Mr Asadu’s killing is not treated like the ones before it, with no clue to the perpetrators of the killings and assassinations 3.Call for the installation of CCTV cameras in all State capitals and in all public places. 4. Mandate the relevant Committees to carry out necessary follow up on the case with a view to ensuring that the Police does its job and 5. Encourage the President to re-double his effort as the Chief Security Officer of the nation to ensure that all Security Chiefs are on top of their schedules.

167 Need for Urgent Intervention of the House in the Proposed Strike by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities

Hon. Babelle Bashir

5/3/13 Mandate the Committee on Education to invite the Minister of Education and the Association for a discussion to find a means of averting the ugly situation, and report back to the House in one week.


168 Need for adequate public awareness on the stage of implementation through the media and the Committee responsible for publicity in the House and the need to comply with section 26 of the Fiscal

Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila

5/3/13 Negative

Responsibility Act in the course of the implementation of the budget

169 Untold hardship often experienced by candidates of the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to inadequacy of examination centres in the country.

Hon. Uzo Azubuike

5/3/13 Negative

170 Need to Review the Condensate project

Hon. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele

5/3/13 Invite the Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to present a detailed result on the Oso Condensate Project to the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Gas Resources within 2 weeks.

171 Examination Redress Mechanism and Improving the Credibility of Examination Results in Nigerian Federal Tertiary Institutions

Hon. Rose Oko

5/3/13 Mandate the Committee on Education to conduct and Investigative/ Public Hearing to: 1. Establish the adequacy of existing examination redress mechanisms in Nigerian Federal Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education 2. Evaluate the reliability of sustaining examination processes’ internal; control mechanism in Nigerian Federal Tertiary Institutions 3. Establish and evaluate the time-lag between the time examinations are taken and when results of such examinations are released to the candidates in Nigerian Federal Tertiary Institutions 4. Determine the reported case studies of examinations malpractice(s) in Nigerian tertiary institutions, as applicable, within the last 5 years and evaluate the completeness of the redress mechanism applied; and report to the House within 8 weeks.


172 Arresting the Fracas in the Ogun State House of Assembly

Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossaia

6/3/13 1. To urge all political leaders and well meaning individuals in Ogun State to promptly nip the emerging crisis in Ogun State in the bud. 2. Call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to maintain peace and order in the institution.

173 Failure of Dana Airline to Fully Compensate the families of the victims in the ill fated Aircraft that crashed on Sunday, 3

rd June, 2012

Hon. Yacoob Bush-Alebiosu

6/3/13 Negative

174 Devastating Gully Erosion Threatening some communities in Umuahia North/Umuahia South and Ikwuano Federal Constituencies of Abia State

Hon. Udo Oluchi Ibeji


175 For the establishment of Additional Borstal Institutions and Remand Centres and giving effect to relevant provisions of the Borstal Institutions and Remand Centres Act

Hon. Daniel E. Asuquo

6/3/13 Urged the Minister of the Interior, in the exercise of his powers under the Act, to 1. Establish properly funded Borstal Institutions and Remand Centres in the country in such a way that each geo-political zone has at least one Borstal institution and Remand centre, taking into account the number and states of origin of prisoners that fall within the purview of the Act and the proximity of Courts to a Borstal or Remand facility. 2. Carry out forthwith an audit of Borstal institutions with a view to weeding out illegal students and prosecuting their collaborators. 3. Call on all Nigerian courts exercising criminal jurisdiction to determine the ages of young accused persons standing trial before them, and in making orders compelling the remand or imprisonment of accused persons or convicts aged between 16 and 21 years specify the proper Borstal or Remand facility where the accused persons or convicts may be detained or imprisoned as the case may be 2. Mandate the Committee on Interior to follow up on the Minister’s establishment of additional Borstal institutions and Remand centres and their funding as well as the audit of Borstal and Remand facilities.

Committee on Interior

176 N3 Billion Federal Government Special Grant to Nollywood, need to expand and accommodate other film producers like Kannywood etc

Hon. Aminu Suleiman

7/3/13 Mr Deputy Speaker on his ruling on the Constitutional point of order raised by Hon. Samson Osagie as to whether the grant was appropriated by the National Assembly; stated that the grant to the film making industry was duly appropriated by the Appropriation Act.

Mr Deputy Speaker however pointed out that Hon. Aminu Suleiman’s motion is predicated on the necessity for fairness in the disbursement of the Grant to all categories of operators in the Film-making Industry in the Country and in view of this, the Executive should be well-advised to ensure fairness and equity in the disbursement of the appropriated grant and accommodate the different categories of film production in Nigeria.

177 Violent attack on the Nigerian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal in which the building, vehicle and equipment were vandalised

Hon. Robinson Edet Uwak

7/3/13 That the Chairman Committee on Foreign Affairs should continue with the commendable work she had already initiated on the matter and report to the House as soon as possible. (Withdrawn)

178 Need to eulogize the virtues of Nigerian Women as we celebrate International Women’s Day

Hon. Binta Bello Maigari

7/3/13 1.Congratulate the Nigerian women as they celebrate the Women’s Day 2.Commend the dexterity and courage of Nigerian women in the face of oppressive and discriminatory practices in Nigeria 3.Condemn all forms of discriminatory practices in Nigeria 4.Urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to declare March 8, a public holiday

Committees on Climate change, Emergency and Disaster

179 Need to Translate the National Anthem and the Pledge into Nigerian Indigenous Languages

Hon. Rotimi Makinde

7/3/13 Negative

180 Deportation of Israeli staff of Reynolds Construction Company

Hon. Rasaq Bello Osagie

12/3/13 Committee on Works, Interior and Foreign Affairs

181 Harassment, Intimidation and Abridging of Citizens’ Human Rights


12/3/2013 Mandate the Committee on Police Affairs to investigate this matter and report back to the House within two weeks.

Committee on Police Affairs

182 Need to establish a General Hospital in one of the Settlements along Airport Road Abuja

Hon. Yusuf Manu

12/3/13 Committees on Commerce and Health

183 Urgent need to avert the re-occurrence of massive flooding across Nigeria in year 2013

Hon. Stella Dorgu

13/12/13 1. Urge the relevant Government Agencies, state Government and relevant stakeholders to note the 2013 Seasonal rainfall predictions by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NIMET) and comply with the Agency’s forecast and plan for the

reduction and control of associated disasters to ensure long term and sustainable flood disaster in year 2013 2.Mandate the Committees on Climate change, Emergency and Disaster preparedness, environment and health to hold a stakeholders and consultative hearing with all the major stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Environment, Water resources, Agriculture, Health and Aviation with a view to developing national framework on climate change to create awareness on climate change and attendant consequences including flood, draught, landslide, erosion and rising temperatures at sea level and report back to the House within 8 weeks.

184 Urgent need to stop Nigerian banks from introducing N100 monthly maintenance fee

Hon. Aliiu Babatunde Kazeem

13/3/13 1. Urge House to immediately stop the introduction of this N100 monthly maintenance fee by Banks 2. Urge the CBN Governor and other relevant authorities to look into the issue and act as appropriate 3. Mandate the Committee on Banking and Currency to investigate the structure and composition of the approved bank charge in Nigeria and the level of compliance by Banks and report back to the House within 4 weeks.


185 Urgent Need to Ensure that open Drainages and Culverts along Major Highways Across the Country and in the Federal Capital Territory Are Covered

Hon. Emmanuel Ekon

13/3/13 Mandate the Committee on Banking and Currency to investigate the structure and composition of approved bank charges in Nigeria and the level of compliance by banks and report back to the House within 4 weeks.

186 Need to check the activities of the non-licensed agents and illegal lottery provisions in connivance with Telecom Service Providers


13/3/13 Mandate the Committees on Sports and Communication to investigate the activities of the illegal lottery agents and report back to the House in 4 weeks

Committees on Sports and Communications

187 Compelling Midwestern Oil and Gas Plc to obey the rules of Engagement


13/3/13 Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and Environment to investigate the commitments of Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Plc to its operational and fiscal obligations under the extant laws of Nigeria, and report back to the House within 4 weeks

Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and Environment

188 Urgent need to investigate 197 National Drugs law Enforcement Agency’s

Hon. Hassan Saleh

14/3/13 1. Mandate the Committees of Justice, Interior, Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes to determine the statistics of all those prosecuted and convicted by the National Drug law

Committees of Justice, Interior, Drugs, Narcotics and

convicts who are not serving their prison terms in prison.

Enforcement Agency from its inception to date and determine where they served their terms 2. Determine the circumstances leading to the unlawful release from lawful custody of the prisons, those persons who were lawfully convicted and all those who were behind these unlawful and shameful acts as contained in the Justice Gilbert Obayan’s Committee Report and recommend appropriate sanctions for them.

Financial Crimes

189 Threat of Breach of the 2013 Appropriations Act by Functionaries of the Executive Arm of Government

Hon. Samson Rapheal Osagie

14/3/13 Mandate the Committees on Appropriation and Finance to invite the Director General, Budget Office to throw more light on his document of Wednesday, 13th March, 2013, titled “Preparation of 2013 amendment budget” and report to the House within one week

Committees on Appropriations and Finance

190 Urgent need for the Federal Government to enter into discussion with the Joint Health Sector Unions(JOHESU) and implement year 2012 collective Agreement executed with JOHESU in order to avert industrial unrest in Federal Government Hospitals and to constitute the governing boards of Federal Teaching Hospitals and Health Related establishments as a matter of urgency

Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu

19/3/13 1. Urge the Federal Government to implement, as a matter of urgency, the year 2012 collective agreement executed with Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) 2. Urge the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to suspend the proposed nationwide strike in the greater interest of the country 3. Direct the Committee on Health to engage all the stakeholders in the proposed nationwide strike for discussions and ensure that the proposed strike does not take place

Committee on Health

191 The need to bring Terrorist Activities to an end in Nigeria

Hon. Ibrahim Olaifa

19/3/13 Mandate the Committees on Public Safety and National Security, Army, Police Affairs and Defence to engage the Executive Arm of Government towards finding the crisis and report back to the house within 4 weeks.

Committees on Public Safety and National Security, Army, Police Affairs and Defence

192 Illegal remittance of over N100 billion pay as you earn (PAYE) to the Federal Capital Territory by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)

Hon. Babangida Ibrahim

19/3/13 Mandate the Committees on Finance and Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to investigate the PAYE remittances and the applicable legislation and report back to the House in one week.

Committees on Finance and Federal Capital Territory Administration

193 Dangerous Trend in Handling Railway Transport System in Nigeria

Hon. Chris Azubogu

19/3/13 Committees on Land Transport

194 Abuse of Recruitment process in Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)

Hon. Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu

19/3/13 That the Committee on Federal Character should continue with the work earlier initiated on the matter and report to the House as soon as possible

Committee on Federal Character

195 Urgent need for the national Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to come to the aid of rainstorm victims in Owan Federal Constituency in Edo state

Hon. Pally Iriase

10/3/13 Committees on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

196 Intended launch of mobile number portability services between four global system for mobile communications (GSM) operators

Hon. Awoleye Abiodun Dada

20/3/13 Negative

197 Re-consideration of outstanding bill from the Preceding Assembly Chartered Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2013

Hon. A.T. Sam-Tsokwa


198 Blatant Disregard of Resolution of the House of Representatives

Hon. Garba Datti Mohammed

21/3/13 1. Once again urge Mr President to implement the resolution of the House by removing Ms Arunmah Oteh from office on grounds of non-possession of the minimum professional qualification prescribed in the Securities and Exchange Commission Act for appointment to the office of the Director-General 2. Direct the Committee on Legislative Compliance to monitor and report back to the House within 3 weeks.

Committee on Legislative Compliance

199 Wanton loss of lives in the recent marine accident and failure of NIWA and NIMASA to carry out the resolution of the House of

Hon. Robinson Uwak

21/3/13

Representative

200 Need for Urgent Construction/Expansion of Police Barracks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Hon. Ini A. Udoka

21/3/13 Committee on Police Affairs

201 Need to reverse the zero budget allocation to the distribution companies (DISCOS) and Generation Companies (GENCOS) of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) by the Executive in the 2013 budget

Hon. Patrick A. Ikhariale and 17 others

21/3/13 Committees on Power, Reform of Government Institutions, Finance and Privatisation to investigate the zero allocation to DISCOS and GENCOS and report back to the House within one week.

Committees on Power, Reform of Government Institutions, Finance and Privatisation

202 Passing on of Professor Chinua Achebe

Hon. Charles Odedo

26/3/13 1. Observe a minute silence in his honour. 2. Send a letter of condolence to his family. 3 Be represented during his burial ceremony and 4. Urge the Federal Government to name the National library Headquarters under construction in Abuja after him.

203 Urgent need to construct a flyover and pedestrian bridge across the Benin-Lagos Road in the Accident Flashpoint of Ore Junction, Ondo State

Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu


204 Re-drafting of Long Title of a Bill-Order 1 Rule 1(2)

Hon. Ali Ahmad

26/3/13 A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Legal Practitioners Act, Cap C11 laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 and Enact the Legal Practitioners Act to govern more efficiently the Legal Profession, to ensure the Competitive Service Delivery Globally; and For Related Matters Thereto and the short title to read Legal Practitioners (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2012

205 Urgent need for a National Policy on Diabetics in Nigeria

Hon. Micheal Abayomi Ogunusi

27/3/13 Mandate the Committee on Health to convene a stakeholders meeting on the impact of diabetes and make recommendations on ways of combating the problem

Committee on Health

206 Violation of the Provisions of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Act, 2003 (as Amended) and the non-utilisation of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence

Hon. Robinson Uwak

27/3/13 Committees on Interior, National Security and Intelligence and Petroleum Resources (Upstream)

Corps of their Statutory Assignment

207 Killing of Mr Christianus Nwabueze Okorie by the Nigerian Police

Hon. Rapheal Igbokwe

16/4/13 Mandate the Committee on Police Affairs and Human Rights to probe the killing and report back to the House within two weeks

Committee on Police Affairs and Human Rights

208 Brutal killing of ten indigenes of Ogume Community by Herdsmen in Delta state


16/4/13 1. Condemn in strong terms the barbaric killings; 2. Mandate the relevant Committees to visit Ogume Community to commiserate with members of the bereaved families. 3. Urge the Inspector General of Police and all relevant security Agencies to urgently investigate the incident and bring the culprits to book. 4. Further urge the Federal Government to provide support to the dependent family members of the deceased victims 5. Mandate the Committee on Agriculture to conduct a public hearing to determine and fashion out policy recommendations that will ensure that herdsmen and farmers live and conduct their business peacefully.

Committee on Agriculture

209 Counting the cost of “Operation Velvet” otherwise the ban of vehicles with tinted glasses on Nigerian Roads

Hon. Bimbo Daramola

17/4/13 Withdrawn

210 A Resurface of Boundary Disputes between the Moon people of Benue State and Kashimbila Community of Taraba State

Hon. Albert T. Sam-Tsokwa

17/4/13 Urge the Committee on Special Duties to interface with the National Boundary Commission to find out why the Benue-Taraba boundary dispute has lingered till date and report back to the House within 4 weeks.

211 Fire caused by a Petrol-laden Tanker in Ibadan

Hon. Abiodun Awoleye

23/4/13 1. Mandate the Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to visit Omitowoju in Ibadan to commiserate with the victims of the fire incident; 2. Further mandate the Committee to come up with policies and legislations that will enable the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to be more pro-active to disaster preparedness

Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

212 Urgent need to investigate the killing of 185 people in Baga by soldiers

Hon. Mohammed Moguno

23/4/13 1. Commiserate with the family of the soldier and innocent civilians that lost their lives. 2. Call upon the Executive arm of Government to set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the

circumstances leading to the death of the soldier and 185 civilians. 3. Call upon Boko Haram members to embrace the amnesty offered by the Federal Government 4. Call upon National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to the victims who lost their property.

213 Urgent need to stop the Boundary Conflicts between Aguuleri Communities of Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State

Hon. Chriscato Ameke

23/4/13 1. Condemn in its entirety the killing of innocent citizens of Enugu-Out, Mkpunado and Eziagulu-Out communities Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra state and that of Ibaji in Kogi state and urge the National Emergency Management to provide relief materials to the victims who lost their property.

214 Formal notification to the House of the Death of the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Her Excellency, Mrs Adunni Funmilayo Olayinka (1960-2013) and Related Matters

Hon. Bimbo Daramola

23/3/13 1.To formerly commiserate with the people, entire family of Olayinka’s and the Government of Ekiti State on the death of the Deputy Governor by observing one minute silence in her memory 2.To mandate the Committee on Women in Politics to make representations at the funeral interment of Mrs Olayinka in Ekiti on Friday,26

th April, 2013

3.To increase focus and attention on the institutional support framework and measures for dealing with cancer through the following: (i) The provision of Mammogram machines and other diagnostic equipmentbe made in public hospitals. (ii) That girls over 25 until old age should by policy undergo compulsory screening free of charge in all Federal Government medical facilities across the length and breadth of the country twice a year (iii) To urge for the introduction of cancer research centre for the establishment of cancer research grant (iv) To also urge for the introduction of ontological centres or units in Federal Government medical facilities. (iv) To further urge for the establishment of hospices where those suffering from the ailment can access professional care and management to reduce pains and get tender loving care.

Committee on Women in Politics

215 Recent trend whereby Indigenes of Plateau State are

Hon. Bitrus Kaze

23/4/13 Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairsand liaise with the executive branch on the matter.

Committee on Federal Character and

being excluded from Federal Government appointments contrary to the letters and spirit of the Federal Character Policy as provided in sections 14(4_ and 15(4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999

Inter-Governmental Affairs

216 Need to re-appraise the Poverty Alleviation Strategies of the National Poverty Eradication programme (NAPEP) in Nigeria


23/4/13 Mandate the Committees on Poverty Alleviation, Labour, Employment and Productivity and National Planning and Economic Development to conduct a public hearing on the National Poverty Eradication Program (NAPEP) to capture the view of relevant stakeholders and experts on the best strategies to effectively reform the National Poverty Eradication programme (NAPEP) towards alleviating poverty in Nigeria and report back to the House within 4 weeks.

Committees on Poverty Alleviation, Labour, Employment and Productivity and National Planning and Economic Development

217 Need to Replace 45,000 ghost workers uncovered by the Federal Government with 45,000 Nigerian unemployed youths

Hon. Saviour F.Udoh

23/4/13 Withdrawn

218 Increasing Violent Threat of Piracy to Transportation and Commerce on Nigeria’s Waterways

Hon. Robinson Uwak

25/4/13 1.Urge the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to immediately direct the Armed Forces to move into these affected regions and terminate all forms of piracy. 2.Mandate the Committees on Nigeria Navy, Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force to monitor the implementation of the resolution of this Honourable House.

Committees on Nigeria Navy, Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force

219 Fire Disaster as a result of Collision between two fuel tankers in Mokowa Local Government, Niger State

Hon. Sani Mohammed Idris

25/4/13 1.Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to go and commiserate with the families of the victims of the disaster and condole the Government and people of Niger state and also assess the damage and report back to the House within two weeks 2.Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other health agencies to as a matter of urgency provide relief materials and effective medical attention for the survivors and families of the victims. 3.Call on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to establish a park for trucks and trailers in Mokowa town.

220 Urgent Need to Investigate the indiscriminate Influx of Foreigners into Nigeria Through Our Borders

Hon. Hassan Saleh

25/4/13 Committee on Interior

221 The Urgent Need to Investigate the Justification for and Circumstance surrounding the controversial grounding of Rivers State Government Bombardier B700 Global Express

Hon. Ahmed Idris

30/4/13 Mandate the Committees on Justice and Aviation as a matter of urgency, to extensively investigate the justification and circumstances surrounding the grounding of Rivers State aircraft and report back to the House within two weeks.

Committees on Justice and Aviation

222 Need to stop the pains beneficiaries of Dead Account Holders go through in Nigerian banks and Courts

Hon. Abudu Balogun

30/4/13 Mandate the Committee on Judiciary and Justice to invite Stakeholders to a hearing and come with appropriate recommendations to the House

Committee on Judiciary and Justice

223 Need to condemn the burning down of the market, vehicles and the nearby houses in Bama, Borno State

Hon. Abdulrahman Terab

2/5/13 1.Call on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately provide relief materials to the victims of the Bama arson attacks. 2.Condemn the act, call on the security outfits to ensure the strict compliance with the rules of engagement in carrying out their assignments and call on the Federal Government to implement forthwith all reports of inquiry as a result of similar recent attacks.

224 Abandonment by NYSC after a Ghastly motor Accident in the course of the service to thenation.

Hon. Uzo Azubuike

2/5/13 Mandate the Committee on Youths Development to liaise with the Directorate of the National Youth Service Corps to urgently provide medical treatment and defray medical expenses incurred by Miss. Erondu Chinwe Nkiruka, Corps No BN/12B/1746 Call up No 2012127281 and other 17 corps members involved in the ghastly motor accident in Borno state on 23rd July, 2012 and report back to the House within 4

Committee on Youths Development

weeks.

225 Alleged N59 trillion shady oil deal involving the Petroleum Minister, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Ltd and others


2/5/13 1.Constitute an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the alleged shady deal involving the Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources, the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Shell Petroleum Development Corporation (SPDC) Ltd, Atlantic Energy Drilling Concept, Septa Energy Limited and any other entity with respect to the farm-out or allocation of Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 4,26,3D, 34.38,41 and 42; and to report back to the House within four weeks; 1.Urge every Stakeholder, authority or bodies to co-operate and assist the ad-hoc committee in its investigations and findings.

Ad-hoc Committee on the alleged N59 trillion oil scam

226 Post Election Violence:Omission of some states on the List of President’s Assistance

Hon. Yusuf Manu Suwa

2/5/13 1.Urge the Committees that visited Gombe and other states to verify properties lost to urgently submit their findings to the relevant Authorities. 2.Further urge the relevant Ministries and parastatals to visit Gombe and ascertain the extent of destruction with a view to assisting the affected people.

227 Urgent Need to check the Utterances of some Nigerians capable of causing disaffection amongst people in the country


7/5/13 1. Condemn in the strongest terms the statements of Mr Dokubo and Mr Kuku 2. Urge the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to invite Mr. Dokubu and Mr. Kuku for thorough investigation on that ominous statements on the likely disunity of this country; 3. Mandate the Committees on Police Affairs and National Security to liaise with the Inspector General of Police and keep the House abreast with ay development on the subject matter

Committees on Police Affairs and National Security

228 Need for domestication and ratification of all treaties and agreements entered into by the Federation

Hon. Yacoob E. A. Bush Alebiosu

7/5/13 Request that all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as a matter of urgent national importance, in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federation, within the next 30 days liaise with the Committee on Treaties and Agreement and commence domestication/ ratification within 90 days and if that is not complied with, the implementation of such treaties should be stopped by the National Assembly.

Committee on Treaties and Agreement

229 Urgent Need to Investigate the Cabbotage Vessel Financing

Hon. Hassan Saleh

8/5/13 Constitute an Ad-hoc Committee within 4 weeks: 1.Determine the total amount that has been generated under

Fund (CVFF) the Cabbotage Vessel Financing Fund from inception to date, the level of utilisation of the fund and those firms and individuals that have benefitted from this fund; 2.Further determine the banks that are keeping these funds and the level of their participation in the scheme 3.Recommend how the Cabbotage Vessel Financing Fund can be judiciously put into transparent use for the benefit of all indigenous firms in the maritime sector; 4.Urge the Ad-hoc Committee to further determine the level of indigenous participation as require by the Cabbotage Act,2003

230

The Rape and Slaughter of 22 year old Ms Rafiat Akinyemi in Ikorodu Federal Constituency


9/5/13 Appeal to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure that this case is properly investigated and the perpetrators brought to book and justice is done

231 Outbreak of Measles in Jigawa and other Northern States

Hon. Hussaini Namadi Abdulkadir

9/5/13 1. Urge the Executive to make adequate preparation for the supply of vaccines to the affected states and other parts of the country. 2. Call on the Federal Ministry of Health, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency and other relevant agencies to embark on a broader sensitisation and awareness campaign throughout the country; and 3. Mandate the Committee on Health to ensure that vaccines are adequately distributed to the affected states,

Committee on Health

232 The Clash between the Police and Ombatse Group in Lafia East, Nasarawa State

Hon. Joseph Haruna Kigbu

9/5/13 1. Send a delegation of the House to condole the Nasarawa State Government, the families of the deceased police officers and Eggon Youths. 2. Urge the Federal Government and Nasarawa State Government to dialogue with the different community groups on the path of peace, rather than by the use of force by the Police. 3. Further urge NEMA to immediately provide relief materials to victims of communal clashes since January 2013 in Nasarawa State 4. Observe a minute silence in honour of Officers and men of the Nigerian Police that were killed in the course of duty. 5. Also urge the Nasarawa State Government to immediately

Committees on Defence, Police Affairs, Public Safety and National Security

empower a judicial panel of inquiry to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the incessant communal clashes of Nasarawa State, proffer solutions to prevent a recurrence, identify the perpetrators and suggest adequate punishment; 6. Condemn the act of those Nigerians who take arms against security agents; and 7. Urge the Nasarawa State Government to pay adequate compensation to the families of the twenty-three (23) slain Police Officers

233 The siege on Democratic Institutions and Facilities of other tiers of Government by the Rivers State Command of Niger State

Hon. Sokonto Davies

9/5/13 Mandate the Committees on Police Affairs, Justice and Human Rights to conduct a thorough Investigation into the remote and immediate causes of the display of anti-democratic tendencies by men and officers of the Nigerian Police and to report back to the House in two weeks. 2. Urge the Inspector-General of Police to ask his men and officers to withdraw forthwith, from the premises of the Rivers state House of Assembly complex and those whose responsibility it is to use those facilities to work for the good people of the state.

234 Urgent need to check the Flagrant Abuse of Executive Powers in Dissolution of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council, Rivers State by the Rivers State Government

Hon. Kingsley Chinda

9/5/13 1.Condemn in very strong terms, the suspension of the democratically elected Chairman, Deputy Chairman and 17 Councillors of Obio/Akpor Local Government Council and the appointment in its place of a Caretaker Committee by the Rivers State Government 2.Urge the Inspector General of Police to immediately deploy security men to the Area to forestall a breakdown of law and order; 3.Further urge all State Houses of Assembly to immediately revisit all state laws that provide for the appointment of an administrator or Caretaker Committee to replace democratically elected Chairmen and Members of the Local Government legislative arm, as such laws are inconsistent with the clear provisions of Section 7 (1) of the Constitution, Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as Amended)

Committees on Rules and Business and Justice

235 Urgent Need to Investigate the Activities of the Nigerian Copyright Commission

14/05/13 Hon. Ndudi Godwin

1. Direct the Committees on Justice and Judiciary to conduct a joint investigative hearing on the activities of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) and also engage the Musical

Committees on Justice and Judiciary

Elumelu Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN), Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) and other stakeholders to address the issue of perceived monopoly in the Collecting Society Business in the country and report back to the House within 4 weeks.

236 Incessant Attacks on Attakar Villages and Other Communities in Southern Kaduna State by Gunmen resulting in Deaths, Injuries and Destruction

Hon. Simon Y. Arabo

16/5/13 1.Observe a minute silence for the repose of the souls of the deceased victims of the attacks. 2.Urge the Federal Government and Kaduna State Government to increase security presence in the attacked areas. 3.Further urge the security agents to intensify efforts to apprehend the insurgents/terrorists so as to bring them to justice; 4.Also urge the National Emergency Management Commission (NEMA) to provide relief materials to the surviving victims.

237 Urgent need to intervene in the strike by the Academic Staff of Polytechnics


16/5/13 Urge the Federal Ministry of Education and other relevant agencies and institutions to urgently come up with a lasting solution that would adequately address the problem once and for all and forestall any further disruption of academic activities in our Universities and Polytechnics

237 Brutal and dangerous Armed Attack on Daura Attack

Hon. Salisu Ado Daura

23/5/13 1.Condemn the attack and direct the relevant security agencies to ensure payment of adequate and prompt compensation to the families of the deceased security personnel 2. Urge the Inspector-General of Police to make immediate arrangements to restore office accommodation for his men and to establish a counter-terrorism unit in Daura Emirate to enable the Police to discharge its duties in the area effectively 3.Further the Inspector-General of Police to intensify efforts to apprehend the culprits and bring them to book. 4.Also urge the Military Authorities to stop forthwith, the attempt/plans to unlawfully enter the homes of already transmitted innocent people in the area in the guise of looking for the culprits who fled after committing the atrocities; 5.Mandate the Committees on Defence, Police Affairs, Public Safety and National Security to visit Daura town, commiserate with the Government and people of Katsina State and establish precisely what happened and report back

Committees on Defence, Police Affairs, Public Safety and National Security

to the House in 4 weeks.

237 The Need to Investigate the Allegation of over $40 million Internet Surveillance Contract Awarded by the Federal Government to a Foreign Firm

Hon. Ibrahim Shehu Gusau

30/5/13 1.Urge the Federal Government to suspend all action with regard to the contract pending investigation. 2.Mandate the Committees on ICT, Human Rights, Justice and National Security to investigate and report back to the House in two weeks.

Committees on ICT, Human Rights, Justice and National Security

238 Heavy rainstorm in Rano town of Kano State

Hon. Sani Mohammed Aliyu Rano

30/5/13

1.Commiserate with the victims of the flood and the Government of Kano State. 2. Urge the Federal Government to direct the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently send relied materials to the victims of the flood.

239 Urgent need to Increase the Jurisdiction of the District Courts of the Federal Capital Territory

Hon. Toby Okechukwu

30/5/13 Urge the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory to recommend the FCT Minister an increase in the monetary jurisdiction of the District Courts in the Federal Capital Territory in line with section 17 of the District Courts Law of Northern Nigeria, with a view to accommodating the rental realities in the Federal Capital Territory. 2. Further urge the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to increase the jurisdiction of the District Courts in the Federal Capital Territory sequel to the recommendation of the Chief Judge if the Federal Capital territory. 3. Mandate the Committee on Judiciary to follow up and ensure compliance with this Resolution.

239 Total Power failure in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States

Hon. Aminu Shehu Shagari

4/06/13 1.Mandate the Committee on Power to investigate the remote causes of power outage in these States. 2. Recommend solutions to avert future occurrence and report back to the House within one week.

Committee on Power

240 Memorial: Calling on the House to join the Families of the Victims of the ill-fated Dana Airline on 3rd June 2012 in Prayer:

Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha

4/06/13 1.Urge the House to join in praying for the families of the victims of the crash. 2.Urge the Aviation Authorities and all Stakeholders to make our Airspace Safe and strengthen Emergency Response Systems 3. Further urge the Agencies and Parastatals involved to speed up the Process of compensation to the victims of the ill fated Dana Air Crash of 3rd June 2012 and that the report of the investigation should be made known to public

241 Urgent need to Assist the Victims of a Fire Disaster in

Hon. Azudo Eucharia

1. Urge the

Ekwulobia Ultra-modern Market in Aguata Federal Constituency of Anambra State

National Emergency management Act (NEMA) to take urgent steps to reduce the sufferings and give hope to the victims of the fire incidence, by sending relief materials and financial aids to restore them to their business.

242 The Indiscriminate and barbaric Massacre of over 60 people in Kizare, Chafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State


26/6/13 1.Urge the House to observe a minute silence in honour of the deceased and all other victims of the persistent violence all over the country. 2.Send a Committee to sympathise and see first hand the carnage and damage done and report back to the House. 3.Urge the Security Agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act and bring them to justice to serve as deterrent to others 4. Mandate the Committee on National Security to advise the National Security Adviser and all the relevant Security

Committee on National Security

Agencies to review the Security Strategy with a view to bringing to an end, this disturbing trend; 5.Further urge the Ministry of Defence to consider locating an Army Barrack in Tsafe Loval Government to forestall, the recurrences 6.Again urge the National Emergency Management act (NEMA) to immediately deliver the relief materials to the distressed citizens in Kizara village

243 A Call for Assistance for the Windstorm Victims in Ife Federal Constituency

Hon. Makinde Rotimi

26/6/13 1.Sympathise with those affected in those villages 2.Urge the National Emergency Management Agency should visit these villages and assist them accordingly.

244 Urgent Need to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to come to the Aid of Rainstorm Victims in Dala Federal Constituency in Kano State

Hon. Aliyu Madaki

26/6/13 1.Commiserate with the people and government of Kano State and in particular the people of Layin Baure in Gobirawa ward of Dala Federal Constituency. 2.Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to act fast by sending immediate relief materials and other assistance to victims of the rainstorm.

245 Urgent need to reverse the Discriminatory Government Policy on Admission into Nigerian Unity Colleges

Hon. Victor Ogene

26/6/13 Mandate the Committee on Education to engage with the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Examination Council in order to review the policy in such a way that would guarantee fairness and accord the Nigerian educational system more credibility and general acceptance and report back to the House on Tuesday, 2

nd July, 2013

Mandate the Committee on Education

246 Attempt to incite Nigerian Workers against the National Assembly by the Minister of Finance, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo Iweala

Hon. Osagie Raphael Samson

2/07/13 That there is a subsisting 2013 budget which the National Assembly insists must be implemented to the letter irrespective of the pendency of a Budget (Amendment) proposal

Committees on Appropriation, Finance and Legislative Compliance

247 Incessant and Unbridled Theft of Crude Oil (Bunkering), a clear and present danger; the need for urgent action


2/7/13 1. Urge the Federal Ministry of Petroleum to install an automated metering system for the purpose of verifying actual oil production from the oil wells, flow heads and export terminals. 2. Further urge the Federal Government to partner with the Stop the Theft Foundation to sensitise the oil producing communities on the inherent danger of oil theft to their land values and environmental depredation. 3.Urge the Federal Government to fully equip the security forces in order to discharge their constitutional mandates as

provided for in section 217 (2)(b) of the Constitution. 4. Again urge the Federal Government to deploy the Security Forces to man the nation’s waterways as well as carry out pipeline surveillance of oil installations. 5. Urge the Federal Government to overhaul the modus operandi of the Joint Task Force (JTF) for the purpose of carrying out a more proactive and dynamic security check of all oil installations; 6. Further urge the Federal Government to re-organise the activities if the amnesty programme by removing middlemen between the Government and the beneficiaries i.e. Government should deal directly with the Amnesty programme Beneficiaries; 7. Also urge the Federal Government to prosecute all those involved in oil theft no matter how highly placed so as to serve as a deterrent to others 8. Set up an Ad-hoc Committee to look into the propriety of contracting the protection of our waterways and oil pipelines to private firms. 9. Mandate the Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the allegation made by DG (NIMASA), Dr Patrick Akpobolekemi, of the involvement of the influential people in oil theft and the fact that his organisation has seized ships belonging to the oil thieves and report back to the House within two (2) weeks. 10. Further mandate the Ad-hoc committee to investigate the allegation to ensure compliance on the issue of putting automated metering system on oil wells,flow heads and export terminals, so as to have accurate data on all processes, and report back to the House by the end of January, 2014 11. Invite the Military High Brass and chief Executive Officers of all the oil companies to a closed session.

248 Urgent Need by the Academic Staff Union of Teachers (ASUU) and the National Union of Petroleum and natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to call off the


2/07/13 1.Most passionately appeal to ASUU and NUPENG to call off the present strike action embarked upon by them in the interest of the Nation, Students, Parents and teeming Nigerian masses 2.Urge the Federal Government and all relevant agencies to immediately open discussions with ASUU and NUPENG so

Committees on Education and Petroleum (Downstream)

recent Strike Actions Embarked on by Them

as to come up with a lasting solution that would adequately address the issues raised by both unions and forestall any further breakdown of academic and socio-economic activities in our University campuses and the oil industry. 3.Further urge the House Committees on Education and Petroleum (Downstream) respectively to investigate the issues raised by ASUU and NUPENG with a view to resolve the face-off and report to the House within 7 days.

249 Need to investigate the Amendment of the Armed Forces Act through the Revision if the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004

Hon. Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi

2/07/13 1.Mandate the Committee on Justice to investigate the usurpation of the Constitutional powers of the national Assembly and report back in 4 weeks 2. Mandate the Committee on Justice to investigate this usurpation of the constitutional powers of the National Assembly and report back in 4 weeks.

Committee on Justice

250 Extension of Time: Brought Pursuant to Rule 109(g) of the Standing orders of the House of Representatives

Hon. Ini Akpan Udoka

2/7/13 Extend the time for the submission of the report of the Committee to the House by two months

251 Call on the Federal Government to take over Abia State Polytechnic

Hon. Uzo Azubuike

2/7/13 Urge the Federal Government to take over the management of the Abia State Polytechnic and convert it into a Federal Institution

252 Need to Avert Descent into Anarchy in Rivers State

Hon. Peter Edeh

3/7/13 Direct the Committee on Police Affairs to liase with the office of the Inspector-General Of Police, the Police Service Commission and the Rivers State Government to fashion out ways of improving the working relationship between the Rivers State Command and Rivers State Government and report back to the House within one week.

253 Motion on the need for the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently halt the Trafficking of Nigerian Girls to Russia and Other European Countries

Hon. Daniel Asuquo

3/07/13 1.Call on the Federal Government of Nigeria to enter into discussions with the Russian Government and other European countries with a view of unravelling the syndicate responsible for the trafficking. 2.Mandate the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Police and Human Rights to investigate the matter and monitor the Federal Government’s intervention

Committees on Foreign Affairs, Police and Human Rights

254 Rising Incidence of Fake naira Notes Dispensed by Automated Teller Machine

Hon. Yusuf Ayo Tauudeen

3/07/13 Mandate the Committee on Banking and Currency to investigate the matter and report back to the House in three weeks.


255 Killings in Magama, Bolang Beni Lar 4/07/13 1.Condemn the killings of innocent lives and destruction of

and Karkashi Communities in Lantang South Federal Constituency

properties in Lantang South; 2.Urge the National Management Agency (NEMA) to visit the sites and provide relief materials. 3.Mandate the Committee on Defence to check the activities of the Special task Force in Lantang North/South Local Government Areas 4.Further mandate the Committee on Police Affairs to ensure the completion of the Kadarko Police Mobile Barrack, which will strengthen security presence in the area. 5.Further urge the Federal Government to set up a panel to address the growing incidences of attacks on citizens by nomadic herdsmen with a view of curbing it; 6.Mandate the Committee on Works to ensure the completion of theSabon-Gida to Ibi road linking Lantang South to Taraba state to open up access and reduce vulnerability of the communities.

256 The Gruesome Killings of Students of Government Secondary School, Mamudo, Potiskum, Yobe State

Hon. Ali Yakubu Nangere

9/07/13 1.Commend the efforts if the security personnel working under the emergency rule and urge them to intensify their surveillance and monitoring activities to halt the end and bring the perpetrators to justice. 2.Urge the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces to cause the restoration of the GSM services in the areas to enable the circulation of useful security information and encourage community participation in the fight against insurgents. 3.Further urge the House to commiserate with the parents and families of the deceased and observe a minute silence to pray for the repose for the souls of the deceased.

257 Alleged Unwholesome Practices in Union Bank of Nigeria Plc under the Funke Osibodu Management


9/7/13 Empanel the Committee to thoroughly investigate the entire investigate the entire operation of the bank during the period covered by Funke Osibodu tenure and report back to the House within 21 days

258 Blatant Disregard of Government Directive on JAMB cut-off mark for Federal Universities: Need to Call for Defaulting Universities to Order


9/7/13 1.Urge the Federal to Ministry of Education to urgently call the defaulting Federal Institutions to order, so as not to deny innocent candidates who met the government approved cut-off points the opportunity to write post UTME examinations, which are currently being conducted across the nation. 2.Mandate the Committee on Education to interface with both


the Ministry of Education and the authorities of Federal Universities and allied institutions with regards to ensuring strict adherence to Government policy on education, especially when it is not in conflict with the provisions of the Nigerian institutions.

259 The Right of Refugees in the North east Geopolitical Zone Particularly in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States

11/07/13 Hon. Abubakar Mahmad Wambai

1.That the Federal Government should immediately take remedial measures to address the plight of refugees in the affected States of the Federation. 2.That the National Refugees Commission should make its presence visible in the affected States by taking pro-active measures to ensure that the rights of the refugees in the affected States are protected preserved and catered for.

260 Gruesome Killing of 10 Ibadan Traders in Borno State by Members of the Boko Haram

Hon. Ajibola Muraina

11/07/13 1.Observe one minute silence in honour of all the victims of the Boko Haram mayhem in all parts of Nigeria 2.Urge the Chief of general Staff and the Inspector General of Police to investigate the matter with a view to arresting the killers. 3.Further urge the Federal Government to beef up security in the state, especially in public places like markets and religious places of worship. 4.Also urge the Federal Government of Nigeria to compile an exhaustive list of the victims of Boko Haram insurgency across the country with a view to providing compensation to their families.

261 Urgent need to investigate the Revenue Generated by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board

Hon. Ibrahim Ebbo

11/07/13 1. Mandate the Committees on Education and Finance to investigate the matter and report back to the House.

Committees on Education and Finance

262 Indiscriminate Attacks, Killings and Destruction of Houses in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State

Hon. Daniel Oritise Gbubemi Reyeniju

16/7/13 1.Condemn this act of lawlessness in Warri North Local Government Area by the Egbema Revolutionary Council 2.Urge the Law Enforcement Agencies to thoroughly investigate, effect arrest and prosecute according to the perpetrators of this dastardly act; 3.Further urge the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA to send relief materials to the victims without delay 4.Also urge the Ministry of Niger Delta and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to immediately take records of this wicked destruction and urgent plan to give

shelter to the affected persons by rebuilding the burnt houses.

263 Need to Avert Descent into Anarchy in Rivers State

264 Recent Development in the Country and the Need for the House to remain more focused

Hon. Kingsley Chinda

17/08/13 1.Remain focused and united as a House and to continue to have firm belief in the leadership of the House and the nation. 2.Pass a vote of confidence on His Excellency, the Rt. Hon. Speaker Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (CON) and the entire leadership of the House as presently constituted.

265 Incessant Attacks and brutal killings by Boko Haram Insurgents in some Communities of Konduga/Dikwa/Mafa Federal Constituency of Borno Statw

Hon. Muhmud Lawal Maina

17/08/13 1.Urge the Security Agencies to increase the deployment of troops in the affected areas to forestall any future occurrence of such heinous crimes and to intensify their patrols in the hinterlands and suspected hideouts of the insurgents with a view to apprehend them. 2.Further urge relevant authorities to encourage and assist the Volunteer Youth Vigilante Groups known as Civilian JTF to continue with the commendable services of vigilante and protecting their respective communities. 3.Also urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NERMA) to provide relief materials to the victims and communities affected by these sad events. 4.Commend the Borno State Government for identifying with victims of the attacks and for offering assistance to the affected communities; 5. Observe a minute silence in honour of the victims of the attacks.

263 Need to investigate and recover amounts due to Nigeria resulting from violation of merger control laws


17/09/13 Mandate the Committees on Justice and Finance to further investigate these multinational companies with a view to establishing the extent of non-compliance with mergers and acquisitions laws and determining amount due to the country and recommending specific ways of recovering these amounts.

Committees on Justice and Finance

264 Need to stimulate the Gas Sector for Sustainable Power Supply in Nigeria

Hon. Hussaini Namadi

17/09/14 1. Urge the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to initiate a gas pipeline project that will transport Nigerian gas from Itoki in Ogun State through Agido near Badagry in Lagos passing through Kaduna-Kano, Sokoto and Niger Delta States.

265 Impact of Border Routes on the Nation’s Security System

Hon. James Abiodun

18/09/13 1. Mandate the Committees on Interior and Public safety and National security to interface with the Nigerian Immigration

Committees on Interior and Public

Falake Service; State Security Services and the National Intelligence Agency to establish the veracity or otherwise of this sad revelation and come up with appropriate recommendations to address the lingering border security.

safety and National security

266 Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Strike and the closure of Nigeria Universities

Hon. Samson Osagie Orihionmwon Uhumwode

19/09/13 1. Negative

267 Urgent Need to Preserve the National Monuments in Edo State

Hon.Nosakhare I. Osahon

19/09/13 Urge the Federal Government to release the arrears of subvention to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments to enable the Commission give a face lift to these monuments

Committee on Culture and Tourism

268 Need to stop Employment scam on Internet in Nigeria

Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun

19/09/13 1.Urge unemployed Nigerians to be cautious and confirm the credibility of all internet job offers. 2.Further urge all employers in Nigeria to advertise job vacancies in widely circulated Nigerian newspapers. 3. Mandate the Committees on Police Affairs and Public Safety and National Security, Justice and Reforms of Government Institutions to interface with the Police, State Security Service (SSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and other Security Agencies to stop this ugly trend immediately. 4. Urge all Government MDAs to cease forthwith from collecting monies under the guise of application and/or processing fees or under names whatsoever from job applicants. 5. Urge the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to expedite action on the Cybercrime Prevention Bill, in order to put into place the requisite legal infrastructure for the prevention and punishment of cybercrimes.

Committees on Police Affairs and Public Safety and National Security

269 The Need for an Urgent Look into the Apo Joint Security Operation in an Uncompleted Building on Friday, 20

th

September, 2013

Hon. Bilyaminu Yusuf

2/10/13 1.Condemn the killing in its entirety. 2.Direct the Committees on Defence, Police, National Security and Public Safety, Judiciary and Human Rights to carry out a thorough investigation into the matter 3.Make a list of the number of children involved 4.Urge the Federal Government to compensate the families of the victims 5.Observe a minute silence in honour of the departed souls

Committees on Defence, Police, National Security and Public Safety, Judiciary and Human Rights

270 Robbery Attacks of Banks in Saminaka Lere Federal Constituency and the Need to Enhance Security Presence

2/10/13 Hon. Ibrahim Lawal Nuhu Kayarda

1.Condemn the attack and urge the Inspector-General of Police to take very serious proactive measures by establishing a strong security formation in that area; 2.Constitute a powerful delegation to visit the State and Local Government to sympathise with the people of the area.

271 The Ravaging Flood in Benin-City

3/10/13 Hon. Rasaq Bello-Osagie

Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in conjunction with the State Ministry of Environment and other relevant agencies to visit the affected areas with a view to provide immediate reliefs to the affected victims of the flood.

272 The Systematic Decimation of the Tekad People in Kaura Federal Condtituency

Hon. Gideon Gwani

3/10/13 Mandate the Committee on National security and Public safety to investigate the matter and report back to the House in two week.

Committee on National security and Public safety

273 Need to resettle the Nomadic Cattle Rearers from Abuja City by establishing alternative grazing areas or paddocks for them in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council Areas

Hon. Ifeoluwa Arewosoge

Mandate the Committees on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary matters and Agriculture to look into the resettlement of nomadic cattle rearers in the FCT and make recommendations to the House within four weeks.

Committees on FCT Area Councils and Ancillary matters and Agriculture

274 Urgent need to Connect Taraba Central Senatorial District to the National Grid

Hon. Haruna Manu

Mandate the Committee on Power to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Power to ensure the immediate connection of the area to the National Grid by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN)

Committee on Power

275 Need to investigate the Stowaway Incident at the Benin City Airport

Hon. Abubakar E. Momoh

3/10/13 Mandate the Committees on Aviation and Public Safety and National Security to investigate the stowaway incident with a view of establishing the cause of breach of security and offer punitive and corrective measures to forestall future occurrence and report back to the House within three weeks.

Committees on Aviation and Public Safety and National Security

276 The Need to frantically and Frontally tackle the Human Factor in the Aviation Sector

Hon. Ifeoluwa Arowosoge

24/10/13 1.Observe a minute silence in honour of the victims of that ill fated air crash that occurred on 3

rd October, 2013

2. Urge the Minister of Aviation to ensure that the families of the deceased and all the other surviving victims of the accident are adequately compensated in line with all relevant and domestic laws. 3. Mandate the Committees on Aviation, Treaty, Agreement and Local content to investigate compliance or otherwise of airline operators with the relevant international and domestic

Committees on Aviation, Treaty, Agreement and Local content

laws of Aviation, particularly in relation to insurance and payment of compensation to victims of air disasters and make recommendations to the House within 6 weeks.

277 Urgent need to investigate the recent oil spill in Ogoniland

Hon. Maurice Pronen

24/10/13 1.Mandate the Committee on Environment to investigate the matter and report back to the House within three weeks for further legislative action. 2.Urge the Federal Government, relevant Ministries, Agencies and departments whose duty it is to oversee and/or check oil spill and environmental pollution cases to be alive to their responsibilities and to take immediate remedial measures to cushion the effects of the Barobara/Nonwa Tai oil spill


278 The Need for Full Disclosure of the State of the Federation Account and the Economic Situation of the Country

Hon. Bimbo Daramola

24/10/13 1. Mandate the Committees on Finance, Appropriation, Loans and Aids to conduct a one day public hearing where the Honourable Minister of Finance, Heads of Relevant Agencies, Debt Management Office (DMO) and related organisations should appear and present to Nigerians the full status of account of the Federation

Committees on Finance, Appropriation, Loans and Aids

279 Urgent Need to Investigate the Biometric Central Motor Registration (BCMR) by the Nigerian Police Force

Hon. Hassan Saleh

24/10/13 3.Mandate the Committees on Police Affairs, Federal Road Safety and Justice to investigate the desirability of this scheme and report to the House within three weeks.

Committees on Police Affairs, Federal Road Safety and Justice

280 Need to Expeditiously carry out Complete Rehabilitation of the only Access Road to Obodu Mountain Resort

Hon. Adah Francis Busam

31/10/13 Mandate the Committees on Works, FERMA and Environment to liaise with the Federal Government through the Ministries of Works and Environment as a matter of urgency to consider the complete rehabilitation of the only access road to the resort by reinforcing concrete retaining walls at critical locations that are prone to mudslides as well as stone pitching to ensure adequate slope protection and to use other long lasting engineering methods to preserve this road before this tourist haven that nature has bestowed us with is completely destroyed and report back to the House within four weeks.

Committees on Works, FERMA and Environment

281 Need to Revisit the Cashless Banking Policy to meet Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Realities

Hon. Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo

31/10/13 1.Urge the relevant monetary authorities to revisit the policy to meet existing economic realities. 2.Mandate the Committees on Banking and Currency, Finance and Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes

Committees on Banking and Currency, Finance and Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes

282 Urgent Need for both Houses Hon. Yakubu 7/11/13 1.Activate its powers under section 58(5) of the Constitution

of the National Assembly to Activate their Constitutional Powers under section 58(5) of the 1999 Constitution in relation to Bills over which the President has failed to exercise his Constitutional Responsibilities and Powers under section 58(4) of the Constitution

Dogara in view of the failure and/or refusal by the President to exercise his constitutional responsibilities and powers under section 58(4) of the Constitution. 2.Transmit this motion to the Senate for concurrence

283 Need to immortalise the late Dr Olusegun Kokumo Agagu

Hon. Muraino Ajibola

7/11/13 Urge the Federal Government to immortalise the name of Dr Olusegun Agagu by naming an important edifice after him

284 Need to Investigate the Operational Activities of the Concessionaries of Nigerian Seaports


7/11/13 Mandate the Committees on Privatisation and Commercialisation, marine Transport, Commerce, Customs and Excise to conduct a public hearing and report to the House within two weeks.

Committees on Privatisation and Commercialisation, Marine Transport, Commerce, Customs and Excise

285 Victory of the Golden Eaglets at the U-17 World Cup Championship in United Arab Emirate

Hon. Godfrey Gaiya

12/11/13 1.Commend this achievement, Mr President for providing an enabling environment and the awards given to the players and their handlers 2. Urge the Federal Government to put the necessary steps in place to bid for the hosting of the 2026 World Cup Soccer Tournament 3. Admit the Team, Coaches, NFF, NSC and members of the Nigerian Footballers Supporters Club to allow Honourable members facilitate the victorious Golden eaglets.

286 Urgent need top investigate the Alleged Connivance of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) with SWISS Oil Dealers to rob Nigeria Billions of Dollars

Hon. Abiodun Abudu-Balogun

12/11/13 Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Justice to investigate the matter and report to the House within 4 weeks.

Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Justice

287 The need to Stop the Senseless Destruction of Lives and Properties in Agatu Local Government of Benue State

Hon. Adamu Ochepo Entonu

14/11/13 1.Condemn the killings of innocent lives and the destruction of properties in Agatu Local Government 2.Urge the Federal Government to immediately deploy a large number of military personnel to the crisis prone areas to prevent a future re-occurrence

Committee on Defence

3.Further urge the National Emergency Management Act (NEMA) to visit the sites and provide relief materials 4.Mandate the Committee on Defence to ensure that the Defence Headquarters establishes a military base around the affected areas or the border communities along the river Benue through which these attackers normally come through 1.Mandate the Committee on Police Affairs to ensure that police stations are built around those porous border communities as it will strengthen security presence in the area

287 Need to Construct a 132 KV Sub-Station in Gwaram, Local Government Area of Jigawa State

Hon. Yusuf Shittu Galambi

14/11/13 1.Urge the Federal Ministry of Power to construct a 132 KV sub-station in Gwaram as a remedial measure to the current challenges; 2.Further urge the Kano Distribution Company to urgently improve and increase electricity supply to Gwaram to enable the people have a taste of civilisation.

288 Extension of the period for the Proclamation of a State of Emergency

Hon. Mulikat Akande-Adeola

20/11/13 Suspend Order XV, Rules 103 and 104 of the Standing Orders of the House, 2.Approve the extension of the proclamation of a state of Emergency as contained in the Emergency powers (General) Regulations, 2013 effective in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States to remain in force for a period of 6 months in accordance with the terms, conditions, content and context as earlier passed by the House of Representatives

289 Urgent Need to Establish a Medical School at Modibo Adamawa University of Technology, Yola and to Upgrade the Federal Medical Centre, Yola to a University Teaching Hospital

Hon. Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed

21/11/13 1. Urge the National Universities Commission (NUC) to establish a medical school at the Modibo Adamawa, University of Technology, Yola

Committees on Health and Education

290 Urgent Need to verify and ascertain the Volume and Value of crude Oil Sales by the Nigerian national Petroleum Corporation

Hon. Haruna Manu

21/11/13 1.Constitute an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the volume and value of crude oil sales and remittances into the Federation Account from January 2013 to date by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC_ for the period and report back to the House within 4 weeks. 2.Urge the Minister of Petroleum Resources to urgently produce a strategy for mitigating the impact of Shale oil industry and other recent global developments in oil production and sales on the Nigerian economy.

291 Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Exports and Economy

Hon. Ben Nwankwo

21/11/13 Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream), National Planning and Finance, to summon the relevant Government Agencies with a view to investigating the impact of dwindling oil revenues as a result of the surge in the shale gas production through tracking and make appropriate recommendation to the House

Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream), National Planning and Finance

292 Urgent Need to Investigate the Expenditure and Subsidy on Kerosene

Hon. Adekinya Ajayi

27/11/13 Mandate the Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) to conduct an investigative hearing into this matter to: 1.Establish the actual amount spent on kerosene subsidy from 2010 to 2013 2.Establish the source of the money used in financing kerosene subsidy and the relevant budgetary approval 3.Determining the companies benefitting from kerosene subsidy 4.Establish the extent (if at all) to which the subsidised kerosene gets to the customers at the regulated price. 5.Investigate all incidental issues relating to kerosene supply and distribution and report back to the House within 4 weeks.

292 Need to stop the Return of Obligated Funds in the Federation Account from Releases to Ministries, Departments and Agencies

Hon. Tobias Okwurio Okechukwu

28/11/13 Mandate the Committees on Appropriations, Justice and Finance to examine the motion in relation to extant laws and if possible proposed amendment to such laws with a view to addressing the challenges that the practice of returning funds has created in respect of capital budget implementation.

Committees on Appropriations, Justice and Finance

293 The Urgent Need to Investigate Cases of Violation of Civil Service Rules, Continued Professional Compromise, Gross Abuse, Dereliction and Negligence in the Management and Administration of the Federal Staff Hospital

Hon. Abimbola Daramola

4/12/13 Mandate the Committees on Health, Justice and Procurement to conduct a full investigation into the activities going on in the medical centre under the CEO

Committees on Health, Justice and Procurement

294 Urgent Need for Mr President to Order for Immediate Evacuation of Nigerian Citizens that are Stranded in the Saudi Detention Centre

Hon. Muhammad Bashir Galadanchi

11/12/13 1.Urge Mr President to order for the immediate evacuation of all Nigerians that are stranded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2.Also urge Mr President to create a re-orientation program for the detainees that will help them to easily assimilate

Committees on Foreign Affairs, Diaspora and Legislative Compliance

within the larger society. 3.Mandate the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Diaspora and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance with the prayers and report to the House within one (1) week.

295 The Urgent Need to Evacuate our Citizens Living in Central African Republic

Hon. Leo Ogor

11/12/13 Call on the Federal Government to take immediate steps to protect or evacuate all Nigerian citizens from the Central African Republic in order to avert further killings of our citizens

296 Forceful Denial of Parenting and Adoption of a Nigerian Baby Boy by the Norweigan Child Welfare Service

Hon. Samson Osagie

12/12/13 Mandate the Committee on Diaspora to look into the matter with a view of ensuring that Ms Queen Agbo gets her baby back

Committee on Diaspora

297 Crisis between Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) and the Copyright Association of Nigeria (COSON)


12/12/13 1.Urge the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) and the Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (IBAN) to withdraw the December 15, 2013 directive. 2. Mandate the Committees on Information, Justice and Judiciary to intervene in the matter and report back to the House in one week

Committees on Information, Justice and Judiciary

298 The Urgent need to stop MTN from Further Exploiting Nigerians by Unethical Business Practices

Hon. Eddie Mbadiwe

12/12/13 1. Mandate the Committee on Communications to investigate, apply the necessary sanctions and report back to the House in 4 weeks.

Committee on Communications

299 Urgent need to Stop Liquidation of Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) and the Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTEL) by the Bureau of Public Enterprises

Hon. Ibrahim Gusau

17/12/13 1.Invite the Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) to appear before the House Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation and Legislative Compliance to explain why BPE refused to comply with the House Resolutions (HR Votes and Proceedings No 22/pg. 273-175), Thursday, 3rd October, 2013 2.Urge the NCP/BPE to immediately stop the liquidator from liquidating NITEL/M-TE: in the public interest

Committees on Privatization and Commercialisation and Legislative Compliance

300 Urgent Need to Prevent the Planned Strike Action by the Nigerian Medical Association

Hon. Odebunmi Segun

17/12/13 Mandate the Committee on Health to urgently intervene in this matter with a view to avert the action and restore normalcy within a very possible short time, and report to the House as soon as possible.

Committee on Health

301 Receipt and Adoption of Conference Committee Report on a Bill for an Act to Prohibit

Hon. Uzoma Nkem-Abonta

17/12/13 Receive and adopt the Conference Report on the Same Sex (Prohibition) Bill 2013

Marriage or Civil Union entered into between persons of same sex, solemnisation of same and for other matters related Therewith

302 Need to investigate the Alleged Fraudulent Award of Pipeline Surveillance Contract of OML

Hon. Leo Ogor

17/12/13 Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Petroleum Resources (Upstream) to investigate the pipeline surveillance contract of OML 26/30 awarded to TEZINO NIG LTD and for such contracts across the country and make appropriate recommendations to the House within 4 weeks.

Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Petroleum Resources (Upstream)

303 Reversal of Suspension of Commercial Flights to Maiduguri International Airport as well as Urgent Need to Increase Security Patrol on North East Roads to Forestall Rising Attacks by Insurgents on Commuters/ Travellers and its Adverse Threat to Lives and the Economy Particularly during the yuletide Season

Hon. Kyari Gujbawa

19/12/13 Urge the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, the Nigerian Air Force and the Ministry of Aviation to immediately restore commercial airlines flying this route with the view to restoring commercial flights into Maiduguri International Airport to normalcy 2. Further urge the JTF and other security outfits responsible for the restoration of peace in the North East part of the country to promptly increase road patrols to sufficient levels so as to save the priceless souls of Nigerians plying these roads particularly during these seasons of yuletide and its attendant surge in road travels and of course in their subsequent journeys

Committees on Aviation, Public Safety and National Security and Power

304 The Urgent Need to Save Our Nascent Democracy


21/1/14 1. Call on President Goodluck Jonathan to remove the Inspector General of Police from office within two weeks, failing which the National Assembly will take appropriate measures necessary in the circumstance; 2. Urge the Police Service Commission to dismiss Mr Mbu from the service of the Police; 3. Further urge the Federal Ministry of Justice to initiate the prosecution of the Rivers State Commissioner of Police Mr Mbu; Mandate the Committees on Interior, National Security, and Police Affairs to liaise with the relevant government bodies to ensure the implementation of the House Resolution on this matter and report back within 4 weeks.

Committees on Interior, National Security and Police Affairs.

305 Buruku Boat Mishap-Urgent Emmanuel 21/1/14 1. Urge the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Committees on

Need to Construct the Buruku Bridge

Yisa Orker-Jev

Agency (NIMASA) to provide emergency rescue patrol boats at Buruku and ensure that ferries and boats operating in the area comply with safety standards; 2. Call on the Federal Government to construct the Buruku Bridge as was proposed and approved since 2005 to avert the continuous occurrences of such mishaps; 3. Mandate the Committees on Appropriations, and Works to ensure that adequate funds are allocated in the 2014 Budget currently before the National Assembly for the construction of the Buruku Bridge.

Appropriations, and Works

306 320 Suspected Boko Haram members Arrested in Rivers State

Hon. Suleiman Abdulrahaman

28/1/14 Mandate the Committees on Police Affairs, and Human Rights to investigate the issue, make appropriate recommendations and report back within one (1) week

Committees on Police Affairs and Human Rights

307 Urgent Need to Assist the Victims of a Fire Disaster in Rumuwoji (Mile One) Market in Port-Harcourt Rivers State

Hon. Blessing Nsiegbe

28/1/14 Call on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently initiate palliative measures by sending relief materials to cushion the effect of the fire incident on the victims

308 Urgent Need to Assist the Victims of a Fire Disaster at Ogbejoh main Market, Warri South Local Government of Delta State:

Hon. Daniel Reyenieju

4/2/14 Calls on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently commence palliative measures by sending relief materials to cushion the effect of the fire incident on the victims.

Committee on National Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

309 Unfortunate Assassination of Sheikh Muhammed Auwal-Al-bani by an Unknown Criminal Gang:

Hon. Aminu Suleiman

4/2/14 1. Urge the House to observe special prayers for the repose of the souls for the departed; 2. Commiserate with the family, people and government of Kaduna State over the sad occurrence. 3. Urge the relevant security agencies to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident, fish out the perpetrators and ensure that justice is done

310 The Recent Attacks on Tungar Rakumi and its Neighbouring Communities in Bingi Ward of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State

Hon. Sani Ibrahim

1

Urge the Inspector-General of Police, the State Security Services as a matter of urgency to fish out the perpetrators of these acts and bring them to justice; 2. Commiserate and condole the bereaved families of those who lost their loved ones an indeed the Government and people of Zamfara State; 3. Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to the surviving members


of Tungar Rakumi and Mallamawa communities

311 Urgent Need to check the Resurgence of Leprosy in Nigeria

Hon. Patrick Ikhariale

1. Urge the Federal Ministry of Health to as a Matter of National Importance set up more treatment centres across the country’s geopolitical zones for early treatment and control; 2. Mandate the Committees on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control and Health to ensure compliance and

Committees on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, and Health

report back to the House.

312 The Proposed Auction of 2.3GHZ Broadband Spectrum by the Nigerian Communications Commission

Hon. Chris Emeka Azubogu

Mandate the Committee on Communications to review the pre-qualification criteria for companies that wish to participate in this, and future auctions of national telecommunications assets, with a view to including a requirement that they be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, and

Committee on Communications

subject to the regulatory authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and report back to the House within two (2) weeks

313 Urgent Need for the House to Intervene in the Problem of Admission in Nigerian Universities

Hon. Ibrahim Shehu-Gasau

13/2/14 Mandate the Committee on Education to liaise with the National Universities Commission (NUC) with a view to directing the various universities to allow students with (1) subject deficiency to register and require them to retake and pass the subject within the first year of their programme; the Committee us to report back to the House within forty eight (48hours)


314 Gruesome Murder of Mallam Adamu Ketti by Suspected Criminal Herdsmen in Kubusa Ward of AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency

Hon. Zephaniah Jisalo

13/02/14 1. Condemn the gruesome murder of Mallam Adamu Ketti; 2. Urge the Hon. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to commiserate with the family of the deceased 3. Urge the Inspector-General of Police to investigate this incident and bring the culprits to book.

315 Request the House to direct an Investigation into the Wasteful spending of the Federal Government in the Payment of Demurrage to Foreign Vessel Operators and the Impending Scarcity of Petroleum Products in the Country

Hon. Yacoob E.A. Alebiosu

13/2/14 1. Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Public Accounts and Navy to conduct an immediate investigation into the wasteful spending of the Federal Government and the impending scarcity of petroleum products as well as the activities of the Nigerian Army in this regard and revert to the House within 2 weeks 2. Investigate and unravel how much has been paid to the owners of these vessels and report back to the House within two weeks of commencing theinvestigation.

Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Public Accounts

316 Insurgent Attack on Konduga Local Government Headquarters, 11 February, 2014

Hon. Muhmud Lawan Maina

13/2/14 1.Mandate NEMA to provide relief materials to the victims of the attacks; 2. Urge the 7 Division Nigerian Army to ensure surveillance of the Local Government and fish out where these missing women are and stop further attack 3. Further urge the House to condemn this continuous attack by insurgents

317 Urgent need to Rehabilitate Aduhanhan Bridge along Benin-Asaba Expressway, Uhunmwode, Local Government, Edo State

Hon. Samson R. Osagie

13/2/14 Urge the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to urgently take steps to reconstruct the ADUHANHAN Bridge along Benin-Asaba Expressway to stem incidence of frequent accidents caused by the collapsing bridge in order to reduce carnage on the road.

Committee on FERMA

318 Urgent need to Reconstruct the Totally Collapsed Chanchanji Bridge on the Takum-Wukari Road

Hon. Albert T. Sam Tsokwa

13/2/14 Mandate the Committees on Appropriation and Works to ensure that adequate funds are allocated in the 2014 Budget currently before the National Assembly for the Reconstruction of the Chanchaji Bridge

Committees on Appropriation and Works

319 The Deadly Attack on Bama Local Government of Borno State on Tuesday, 18th February, 2014

Hon. Mohammed T. Monguno

20/2/14 1.Commiserate with the Government and people of Borno particularly Bama over the recent attack; 2. Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately send relief materials to the area; 3. Urge the President, Commander in Chief to visit the troops operating in the areas as a means of boosting their morale and the affected communities to give them a sense of belonging. 4. Urge the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to visit the troops to boost their morale and the affected communities to give them a sense of belonging; 5. Urge the Defence Headquarters to send in more troops and sophisticated weapons to the troubled areas.

320 Urgent Need to Investigate the Composition and Pigmentation of Cement (Cement Quality) with a view to stemming the serial incidence of building collapse in the country:


20/2/14 Constitute an Ad-hoc –Committee to investigate cement quality in the Nigerian market and recommend ways of eliminating substandard cement in Nigeria and/or standardising cement quality in Nigeria

321 Suspension of the Governor of the Central Bank, Mallam

Hon. Samson Osagie

20/2/14 1. Condemn the unconstitutional suspension of the CBN Governor.

Committees on Justice and

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi 2. Mandate the Committees on Justice and Legislative Compliance to compile all Resolutions of the House, which has indicted any public officer for which the President has refused to act and request the President to act on them expeditiously.

Legislative Compliance

322 Allegations of Corruption in the Process of Accrediting Programmes in Nigerian Universities and its Attendant effects

Hon. Abayomi Ayeola Abdul Kabir

20/2/14 1. Mandate the Committee on Education to investigate the allegations to determine if the condition of physical facilities, teaching staff etc meet the benchmark minimum academic standard of programmes in Nigerian Universities and other approved accreditation guidelines and report back to the House within 4 weeks; 2. Also mandate the Committee to determine whether or not the procedure of regulating Nigerian Universities should be reviewed to enable Nigeria meet International Standard of Education and then curtail the capital flight arising from Nigerians patronising foreign Universities

322 Tragedy at 2014 Immigration Recruitment Exercise in Nigeria as One (1) Million Nigerian Youths scramble for 4,500 placements

Hon. Steve Sunday Karimi

18/03/14 1. To condemn unequivocally the handling of the recruitment exercise of the Nigerian Immigration service of March 15, 2014 and commiserate with the families of Applicants who lost their lives and also empathise with those who suffered injury as a result of the exercise; 2. Mandate the Committees on Interior, Justice, Public Service Matters and Labour, Employment and Productivity to conduct an investigative public hearing on the unwieldy recruitment exercise of Saturday, 15 March 2014 and report back to the House within a month. 3. That the Federal Government of Nigeria should work in conjunction with the State and Local Governments and Public spirited individuals and organisations’ including religious organisations, to evolve a job creation scheme that will best address the unemployment situation in Nigeria; 4.That forthwith, all mass recruitment exercises into Federal Government Agencies must be done via the internet and in a more conducive environment than that of last Saturday; 5. Observe a minute silence to honour the vibrant young men and women who died looking for means of livelihood; 6. Government should identify the relatives of the deceased and offer them automatic employment.

Committees on Interior, Justice, Public Service Matters and Labour, Employment and Productivity

323 Incessant Attacks on Moro’a Villages in Kaura Federal Constituency

Hon. Gideon L. Gwani

18/3/14 1. Observe a minute silence for the repose of the souls of the deceased victims of the attacks; 2. Urge the security agents to intensify efforts to apprehend the insurgents so as to bring them to justice 3. Mandate the Committee on National Security and Public Safety to investigate the matters and report to the House in two weeks

Committee on National Security and Public Safety

324 Festac Town Boat Mishap in Amuwo Odofin Federal Constitiency of Lagos State

Hon. Ganiyu Olukolu

18/3/14 1. Urge the Federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and the FHA to construct a bridge linking 42 Road in 4th Avenue and 13th Road on 6th Avenue; 2. Further urge the Federal Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) to commence the full implementation of the FESTAC Town Master Plan to ensure planned and adequate provision of basic infrastructural development; 3. Commiserate with the families of the deceased and other victims of the incident; 4. Observe aminute silence and prayers in honour of the dead and victims of the boat mishap.

Committee on Marine Transport

324 Investigation of the Dredging Arrangements entered into by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and sub-contracting parties that carry out dredging operations in Nigerian waters

Hon. Hembe Herman

19/03/14 1.Mandate the Committee on Marine Transport to investigate: (a) agreements entered into by the NPA in respect of channel management and capital dredging projects (b)all monies disbursed in respect of channel management and capital dredging projects (c) if there are administrative duplications in contracting different companies to execute the same tasks. (d) quality of service being rendered by the contracting firms (e) levels of implementation of existing contracts


325 The Urgent need to review upward the Federal Initiative of the North-East in the 2014 Budget

Hon. Abdulrahaman Abba Terab

19/3/14 Committee on Appropriation

326 Killings of Nigerian Students Abroad


19/3/14 1.Urge our embassies in Ghana, Malaysia, Russia, U.A.E, and South Africa to ensure that all these cases are thoroughly investigated to a logical end; 2. Mandate the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Diaspora, Human Rights, and Justice to conduct a public hearing on the incessant cases of maltreatment of Nigerians abroad and

Committees on Foreign Affairs, Diaspora, Human Rights

report back to the House within 2 months

327 Thunderstorm Devastates Communities in Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency


19/3/14 1. Mandate the Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to urgently visit Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, to show concern and encouragement2. Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently provide relief materials to the affected communities in accordance with section 6(j) of the National Emergency Management Agency Cap N.34, LFN ,2004, which requires NEMA to “distribute emergency relief materials to victims of natural disasters and assist in the rehabilitation of the victims where necessary


328 Reconsideration of Outstanding Bills from the Preceding Assembly: National Biosafety Management Agency Bill

Hon. Uzoma Nkem-Abonta

19/3/14 Commit the Bill to the Committee of the Whole for consideration

Committee of the Whole

329 Adverse Effects of Environmental Pollution of the Epe Lagoon

Hon. Lanre Mukaila Odubote

19/3/14 1. Urge the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agents (NIMASA) to intervene and clear the Water Hyacinth to ease transportation on the Lagoon. 2. Further urge NIMASA to curb the continuous pollution of the Lagoon; and 3. Mandate the Committee on Marine Transport to ensure compliance.


330 Non-Implementation of the Resolution of the House of Representatives urging the Department of Petroleum Resources to Reinstate Mr Arthur Onoviran

Hon. Leo Ogor

25/3/14 Negative

331 Incessant Oil Spillage and Displacement of Communities in Bayelsa State

Hon. Stella Dorgu

2/1/14 1. That although some of the oil spills are attributed to pipeline vandalism, old and out-dated pipelines must be replaced in line with Regulation 9 of Oil and Gas Regulations, 1995 2. That communities affected by oil spillages must be timely and adequately compensated based on Total Economic Value (TEV) and in line with international best practices 3. That massive and comprehensive cleaning of the

Committees on Environment, and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

environment must be done in consonance with existing laws and international best practices; 4. Urge NEMA through its agencies to provide relief materials to the affected communities; 5. Mandate the Committees on Environment, Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and Gas Resources to further investigate the cause of these incessant spills by Agip oil and in furtherance of its oversight functions, ensure that the Nigerian Agip Oil Company abides by all laws guiding their operations in the country, through the enforcement of the offences and punishment provision in the Oil and Gas Regulation.

332 Urgent Need for Parties Involved in Leadership and Succession Crisis in IPMAN to exercise Restrain and not Encumber the Fragile Distribution of Petroleum Products in Nigeria

Hon. Dakuku Adol Peterside

3/4/14 1. Mandate the Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Labour, Employment and Productivity to immediately liaise with the leadership of IPMAN and NUPENG TO avert any unpleasant consequences following the succession crisis in IPMAN and finding ways to resolve them; 2. Call on all the parties to the crisis in IPMAN and NUPENG to sheathe their sword and not take any action that will further expose Nigerians to hardship.

Committees on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and Labour, Employment and Productivity

333 The Urgent need to Stop the Nomadic Herdsmen from Attack, Occupation of Ancestral Farmlands and Alleged use of Chemical Weapons on Defenceless Farmers in Gwer East/ Gwer Local Government in Benue State

Hon. Christina Alaaga

3/4/14 1. Condemn in very clear terms the killings and maiming by the herdsmen 2. Urge NEMA to urgently provide relief materials to the surviving victims of the attacks who are internally displaced in Agena, Mbatsada, Sengev and Mabakyoondu communities 3. Call on security agencies like the Nigerian Army, Police and DSS to arrest the perpetrators of this violence especially those using the alleged chemical weapons to attack farmers and bring them to book; 4. Further call on security agencies to take urgent steps to ensure the protection of travellers and motorists on Makurdi/Naka Federal inter-state highways as well as evacuate those herdsmen who have settled on ancestral farmlands and taken possession of houses in Gwer West Local Government. 5. Also call on the Federal Government to compensate the farmers who have lost their farmlands and farm crops and

Committees on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

hence lost their means of livelihood to these crises.

334 Indiscriminate and Barbaric Massacre of over Two Hundred (200) People in Maru and Zurmi Local Governments Area of Zamfara State


8/04/14 1. Observe one-minute silence in honour of the deceased and all other victims of the persistent violence all over the country. 2. Send a Committee to sympathize and see first hand carnage and damage done and report back to the House. 3. Further urge the Security Agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act and bring them to justice to serve as a deterrent to others. 4. Mandate the Committee on Public Safety and National Security to invite the National Security Adviser, Minister of Defence, Inspector-General of Police and all the relevant Security Agencies to review the Security strategy with a view to bringing an end to this disturbing trend; 4. Mandate the Committee on Public Safety and National Security to invite the National Security Adviser, Minister of defence, Inspector-General of Police and all the relevant Security Agencies to review the Security Strategy with a view to bringing an end to this disturbing trend. 5. Also urge the Ministry of Defence to consider locating an Army Barracks in the affected Local Governments to forestall the recurrences. 6. Urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately deliver relief materials to the distressed citizens of the affected villages.

335 Urgent need to Investigate Selective Killings by Fulani by Army Personnel at Keana in Nasarawa State

Hon. Nadu Karibo

8/4/14 1.Mandate the Committees on Army, Justice and Human Rights to interface with the Military Authorities to investigate this unfortunate saga and make appropriate recommendations to deal with the situation and relate the future eventualities and to report back to the House in two weeks; 2. Urge the House to observe a minute silence in honour of the deceased.

Committees on Army, Justice and Human Rights

336 Reconsideration of Outstanding Bills from the Preceding Assembly: Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (Establishment etc)

Hon. Ifeoluwa Arowosogbe Abiose

8/4/15 Commit the Bill to the Committee of the Whole for consideration.

Committee of the Whole

Bill (HB.77)

337 Attacks by Suspected Boko Haram Insurgents in Gwaram Federal Constituency

Hon. Yusuf Shittu Galambi

10/4/15 1. Condemn the attack. 2. Urge the Government and the security agencies to be proactive, so as to prevent future occurrence. 3. Observe a minute silence for the deceased.

337 The Urgent need to Secure the Release of the Abducted Girls of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State:

Hon. Peter Biye Gumtha

29/4/14 1. Urge the Security Agencies to as a matter of urgency expedite action in rescuing the abducted girls; 2. Further urge the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide relief materials to those whose houses and shops were destroyed during the incident. 3. Invite the Chief of Defence Staff and all the Service Chiefs to brief the House on the action plan towards rescuing the abducted girls. 4. Urge the Federal Government to engage the sub-regional; regional and international organizations in coming up with resolutions that enable the Nigerian Army engage other neighbouring countries in tackling this trans-border insurgency.

338 Bombing at Nyanya Motor Park

Hon. Farouk Lawan

29/4/14 1. Condemn the bombings and urge the security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of this incident; 2. Condole the families of those who have lost their lives; 3. Observe a minute silence to pray for the souls of those who died in the incident.

339 The need to Intervene in the Lingering Strike by Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Lecturers

Hon. Rapheal Nnanna Igbokwe

30/4/14 Urge the leadership of the House to intervene in the matter with a view to resolving the matter as soon as possible in the interest of our youths, our educational system and the Nation at large?

340 Promise and failure of Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill

Hon. Ben Nwankwo

30/4/14 Mandate the Committees on Steel, Privatization and Commercialization and Justice to investigate the concession, affairs and failure of the ASRM and report back to the House for further legislative actions.

Committees on Steel, Privatization and Commercialization and Justice

341 The Demise of Senator John Wash Pam

Joshua C. Dariye

13/5/14 That the Senate do: 1. Observe one minute silence in honour of late Senator John Wash Pam; 2. Condole with the family of late Senator John Wash Pam, the people and government of Plateau State; and 3.That the Senate do send a high-powered delegate to represent the Senate at the burial.

341 The Demise of the late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa

Senator Hope Uzodinma

13/5/14 That the Senate do: 1. Observe a minute silence in honour of late Justice Chukwudifi Oputa; 2. Consider late Justice Chukwudifi Oputa as a fit and proper person to be immortalised by the Federal Government; and 3.Send a high-powered delegation to represent the Senate at the burial and to condole and commiserate with the family, people and government of Imo state.

342 Extension of State of Emergency in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno States

Victor Ndoma Egba

20/5/14 1.Approve the extension of the Proclamation of a State of Emergency as contained in the Emergency Powers (General) Regulations, 2013 effective in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states to remain in force for a further period of six months in accordance with the terms, conditions, content and context as earlier passed by the National Assembly. 2.Welcome and endorse the support of the International Community in respect of efforts to rescue the abducted Chibok students and urge Mr President to expand the co-operation and collaboration to the overall arrest of the ugly incidence of terrorism on Nigeria; 3. Calls for proper kitting and arming of our armed forces deployed to arrest the insurgency and adequate welfare for troops. 4. Urge that military operation be undertaken on sustained basis to rout the insurgents. 5. Urge special recruitments into Armed Forces of screened and vetted youths particularly those in the civilian JTF who will receive emergency training and deploy in the troubled zone in order to beef up the strength of our troops and win hearts and minds of the locals. 6. Urge the Federal Government in conjunction with the State Governments to come up with an Economic Marshal plan to revive the economies of affected states. Federal Government to seek and secure Multi-lateral support for such Marshal plan; 7. Urge Mr President to direct the Ministers of Defence and Police Affairs, Service Chiefs, National Security Adviser; and Director-General, State Security Service to report to the Senate on a monthly basis on the progress made in combating

the insurgency on the basis of which the Senate can take any decision it considers necessary including but not limited to the revocation of the declaration of a state of Emergency; 8. Urge Mr President to prepare and submit to the National Assembly a supplementary budget to meet any established financial requirement needed to combat the insurgency. 9.That the Senate do urge Mr President to approve immediate Emergency Intervention Fund to the affected states.

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