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THIRD SESSIO~

No. 21

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS

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Tuesday, 3 OClOhcr, 20 \ 7

1. The House met at 11.31 a.m. Mr Speaker read the Prayers.

2. Votes and ProceedingsMr Speaker allntlUllCedthat he had exatnillcd and approved the Vo,e'< and pW'l'/!lfillg' of Thur,,"'.'.

28 September, 2m 7 .Tile Voles and "roce.edings w(lsadopted by /lIl(lllilll'ouS COJlsent.

3. Oaths of Allegiance and McmbersmpA Memltcr-elect

, Dorothy Mat".(KO/l,II/S/w/Vmu/ekill Fetferlll Ctm,'itlle"l~V) I<X>K and subscribed to

the Oatl\liol allegiance and meltlbcrsl1ip as prescribed by taw. .

4. Announcelllcut(a) Visitors ill tile GaUt,?ry:MiSpeaker r<cog"i,.d me presence of Staff and Students of Regeld ,~ec()nd.ry SciIOO/.

M.abush1. Ahuja ..

(b) Uereavelltents:(i) By leave 0.1 thell ouse. 1100.. yo.guda Jia"a" Kila IGn''' ram Federal Oms'; flll''''Y \.annou need the d,ath M Air Vice Ma"h'lll Muklar Mohannlled I,./d\ I \V"j,.i 11 !JII'S Cl.which happened 011 sunday. I OClober. 2017. The dccea"d was dcsc,;bc'{\ as apat riot ic .lny.14

00ga\lalll "fficer. The Late Wa1 irin Duisc was '01 advoc ate of rca,c

and dcveln",nonwf humanitY and once servcd, as a IniIitary Adm inisllalOr

0I'KadUl'"State. alnong otl",r appoinlments held. IIe II"". pra ved the IIoUSC"",nsc/

yea IIlinutc

silence in honour of the deceased: and.

Iii) By (eave ofIh, House, lion. Danhuram "hubab' Nuhu IK{///O MI1"ic;p"/ fed,.",,/Con"; l//el1(')'\.ano

ouneed the demise of 1100. lI.,sa n Mohamme~. a former Member

of the \louse '01' Representatives IK(//w Municipaf FI,der(// Co//S,il//enH. (979

-1983), which event occurred on Septcmher 25, 2017.

Tile House o/Jserved a millute silellce JII IIO/lOllr q{ the departed.

5. PetitionsIi) Petitions from the following persons were presented and laid by lI"n' B;\\ltgb,,,c'Joseph

(8adagry Federal CO/l,~tituelicy):

PRINTEDSY NATIONAVASSEMBLYPRESS, ABUJA

490Tuesday, 3 October, 2017

(a) C. 0, Okite & Associa,es (A"orney at-Law, Legal Consultants & Coq;ora"Solicitors), on behalf of Chidin,"a lohnson Chidozie Edoliuno, on allegedinearceration, gross high handedness and plot to as'<Lssinate lohnso

nChidozie

Edoliuno by 'he Chief Superintendent of Police, Sunday Okpe of 'he SARSCOlllmand, Awkuzu, Anambra State;

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(b) Goddy Osa Ighaekemen. on 'he alleged Witllholding of his letter of eonfirmation ofappointment. non-payment of ou "'and ing sal a ries and allowances hy 'he ManagememoCthe Nigeri~ Police Academy, WudiJ, Kano State;

(c) Charles Ogho ,& AssoCiates (Solici,ors & Advocarcs of 'he SURreme Coun 01Mgt: ria), (m hehal f 0f F im ber lkechukwu M adu, on the refusal of D ian~md Ba nk Picto release his reference letter to Fidelily Bank Pic;

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(d) Godd Y Osa, on heha I1of The S'ake holdc rs on 'he alleged I'aud a f the N igeti, Pol ice!\cademy, Kano Slate;

(PI Onwuania luliana and 3 others, on 'heir disengagemen' lrom"rVice hy 'he National'demily Managemelll COlJ]mission;

1/1 Gemge lIaliiday, on alleged dUde chee'!ues issued hy the Regional Manager, WemaBank Pic. A hu;a;

Ui) Pet it ions Irom the 1,,11owi ng pe 1'Son" were pre ,SC ntcd and '" id hy 11on, I ohn bu II She karau(SlJelldamlMikalig IQII([ '([III Pall Federal COlIsrift/clln):

(" I Ch ief Emek, Diwe. on hehall 01 Unik D, Limited, Aha, on the seizure 01 theirtrucksand goods hy fhe Deputy Gener'al Manager' 01 """''tie and Indi,scipline ManagementAgency (TlMA/\S), Aba zone, Ahia Slall';

(hi Kingdom "'''''''n R ighLs Fou,ulation ',un'""io,,,,,, on 'Ire '~I'''triof thc ManagingDirector Ie1'0 01 'he fC'ier'al lIousing A "tho,i", fo ohl'y,,,,,,, iml'/e",ent theR"ol" tion 0/ lire 110" so 0/ R"p,e xcnt" ti,,, °I II' ,'d ",'" "", I ,\1''''c Ir: 'r;, 7:

(r) Teel, ni"" Tn';n,·, (i',,,f,,,,,,,, ,\ 'S<" "" ion of ,~'cc"'" 1', "'n\ u: f'""", /)'" k: an/A1'''1''', 1,,,p "s Stare. "

0'Ir" '''''' ,," "/ ~ i.,cr i" /,,,,,, \ ut f" >I", '''''' "'I' I: "i,,, the

R"s""rt ion of ''', II 0" SC'0/ Ii"1""'" """ i, 's ,,' T,,,,,,,,,,,, 2H I", '1"."" 'rr, 7,

'd) Cir'''1es ,~" 'rrr,,, 0, on "d,.d( "I h"c i,,, ron "I Iod '~"'l""s \\ "Sl,' Re,,, /e" "M anu J;,,, urns ,,/ ,:; iperi" on '''c 'reJ;"" "', '''' i, "in ,,' S<"'re (",u,,, """cdl'()IllPdlliL'\ iIl\()ilc'd III I"l'L'\l'!IIJ~! \\d,rL' hl/\IIIl'\\ III \'j:';lTl;'

lef B""'''"nd,' B"Ir,,,,,,,, on h,lr"n "I I i'Sf /)""1' II',,,,,, /) he .,'" '" '" f"d, 00 'Ir,im1'''"u i"" 01 ill c~'" crrt, i,', i" t" t"" i, "" '" 0 rt" '''''''.,,, 10 ( cr: tr." B." ,) "f~", cr i"I)]()lll'rdry p( Ii il' il'\; dlld

Peririoll\' I'ejel'!'ct/ ro ritc COll1l11il/('c Oil Puhlic Pc/iliolll

,

6. Pn'Sl'nlalio/J of Bills

The /idl()l\illg BilL\ wen- Il';ld rhL' F/1'\1 !i'll/I',

( I ( Ii sc" Iks 1'0" s ih" itv A" t A","", "Je"" Bill. 2'" 7 ( II B, I lor, I

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I /',>.sspo,t t M i",11''''''0''" /",,,, i,i"o" Act f \ ''',nd""o" Bill. 2rr f 7 f liB I /(,71

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7. Consolidation of BillsMotion made and Question, "That a Bill for an Act to Regulate the Profession of Forestry and toProvide for an Institute to be charged with the Responsibility for the Registration, Regulation andDisciplining of Members of the Profession and for Other Related Matters (lIB. 5(4); and a Bill foran Act to Regulate the Profession of Forestry and Establish a Council that may invest moneys into anySecurity created or issued by or on behalf of the Government of the Federation or in any otherSecurity in Nigeria approved by the Council and for Related Matters (liB. 1089) be now consolidated"tHon. Orker-Jev Emmanuel Yisa - Buruku Federal Constituency).

Agreed to.

8. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republicof Nigeria,1999 to include Former Heads of the National Assembly in the Council of State and for RelatedMatters - Third ReadingMotion made and Question proposed, "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to include Former Heads of the NationalAssembly in the Council of State and for Related Matters be now read the Third Time" (11011.Moluutttned Tahir Monguno - MOllgulloIMarreIN,gall;,ai Federal Constituencvs,

Question agreed to.

Bill read the Third Time and passed.

9. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions ofthe Constitution of the Federal Repuhlicof Nigeria,1999 to reduce the period within which the President or the Governor of a State may Authorisetill' Withdrawal of Monies from the Consolidated Revenue Fund in the absence of anAppropriation Act from 6 Months to 3 Months and for Related Matters - Third ReadingMotion made and Question proposed, "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to reduce the period within which the Presidentor the Governor of a State may Authorise the Withdrawal of Monies from the Consolidated RevenueFund in the absence of an Appropriation Act trom.o Monihsto 3 Months and for Related Maners benow read the Third Time " iHon, MO//{/II/II/cd Tahir Monguno - A1o/lglfiloiMarfelNRWGIi FederalConstituencvv .

Questionagreed to.


10. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999 to provide for Funding of the House of Assembly of States directly from the ConsolidatedRevenue Fund of the State and for Related Matters - Third ReadingMotion made and Question proposed, "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for Funding of the House ofAssembly of States, directly, from jhe COHsoIidatedf{evcuue, fund .of the State and for Related Mattersbe now read the Third Time "(HO~I.Mohammed Tahir Monguno ...,.,MOI1g,ullo/MarteINganzai FederalConstituencvi .

Question agreed to.

Bill read the Third Tillie and passed.i . '~

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11. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the of the Constitution of the Federal Republic ofNigeria, 1999 to abrogate the State .Joint Local Government Accounts and Empower each LocalGovernment Council to maintain its own Special Account and make Provisions for Savings inthe Federation Account before distrihution to other Levels of Government and for Related'tatters - Third Reading,\IIOtiOIl made and Question proposed, "That a Bin for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the of theConstitution of the Federal Repu hi ic of Nigeria, 1999 to abrogate the State Joint Local GovernmentAccounts and Empower each Local Government Council to maintain its own Special Account andmake Provisions for Savings in the Federation Account before distribution to other Levels ofGovernment and for Related Matters he now read the Third Time" (/ Ion. Mohammed Tahir Monguno- Mouguno/Marte/Nganrai Federal Constituencvi.

Question agreed to.


12. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999 to strengthen Local Government Administration in :"oiigeriaand for Related :\tatters -Third ReadingMotion made and Question proposed, 'That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to strengthen Local Government Administrationin Nigeria and for Related Matters be now read the Third Time" (11011. Mohammed Tahir MOllgU110

.. . . "''\ ., .- MOI):r{llflolM,a.1/fINkmlzm Federal.Constituencvi.

Question agreed to.

Bill read the Third Time and passed." , 't-' . ii< '" !" 1 ~ '~, t '" ).

13. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the 'Constituti(;n of the FederalRepublic of Nigeria,1999 to provide Immunity for Members of the Legislature in respect of words Spoken or Writtenat Plenary Sessions or Committee Proceedings and Institutionalize Legislative Bureaucracy inthe Constitution and for Related Matters - Third ReadingMotion made and Question proposed, "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide Immunity for Members of theLegislature in respect of words Spoken or Written at Plenary Sessions or Committee Proceedings andInstitutionalize Legislative Bureaucracy in the Constitution and for Related Matters he now read theThird Time" (11011. Mohammed Tahir Monguuo - Monguna/Martr/Nganmi Federal Constituencvv.

Question agreed to.


14. A Bill for all Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999 to provide the Independent National Electoral Commission with Sufficient Time to ConductBye-elections and provide Grounds for De-registration of Political Parties and for RelatedMatters - Third ReadingMotion made and Question proposed, "That a Bill for, an Act to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution ofthe Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 t(,Jprovide the Independent National ElectoralCommission with Sufficient Time to Cenduct Bye-elections <Jpd provide Grounds for De-registrationof Political Parties and for Related Matters he now read the Third Time" (lion. Mohammed TahirMonguno - Monguno/Marte/Nganzai Federal Coustituenrvs.

Question agreed to .• t. ~,"_~ ,_.• ~~', h. _.'~' ,.'~.

Bill read file Third t..f.me and' passed. '.:

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15. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Repuhlic of :\,igt.'ria.1999 to provide for Timely Passage of Bills and for Related Matters - Third ReadingMotion 1I10c/e and Question proposed. "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to provide for Timely Passage of Bills and forRelated \L\tters he now read the Third Time" (1/01/. Mohammed Tahir Monguno -,\11lilt! uno. .\ II trt (' /.\'g{/ II::U i Federal Constiruencvv.

Question agreed to.


16. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of :\'igeria.1999 to require the President and Governors to submit the Names of Persons Xominaterl a\Ministers or Commissioners within Thirty Days of taking the Oath of Office for Confirmationhy the Senate or State 1I0uS<.'of Assernhly and for Related Matters - Third ReadingMotion 111(/(11'and Question proposed, "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of till.Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 1999 to require the President and Governors tl'submit the Names of PerS(lIls Nominated as Ministers or Commissioners within Thirty Days oftakingthe Oath of Oil ice for Coufirmation by the Senate or State House of Assembly and for Related Mattershe now read the Third Tunc .. (//011. Mohanuned Tahir MOlIgIIIIO - /vlollgllllo/Marre//Vg(/lI::ai FederalConstituencvi .

Question agreed /0.

Bill read the Third Tillie atu! passed,

17. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigcr iu,1999 to provide for Independent Candidature in Elections and for Related Matters - ThirdReadingMotion made and Question proposed, "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of tileConstitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 1999 to provide for Independent Candidature illElections and for Related Matters be l10W read the Third Time" (1/01/. Motutnuncd Tahir MOl/gIIIIO- MOlIgIIl/o/.\1orrc/:\'gulI::ai Federal Constituencv+.

Question agreed to.

Bill read IIII' Thin! Tillie and I}({S,I.ed.

18. A Bill for an Actto Alter the Provisious of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of :\'igeria,1999 to Chang« the Xame of the Polin' from :\,igeria Polin' Force to :\,ig(TianPolice to reflecttheir Core :\landa1t.' of providing Civil S('nin's and for Related :\lattt.'rs - Third ReadingMotion lIlildc (/1/(/ Question proposed, "That a Bill fur an I\Ct to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution of the Federal Republic of Niucri«. ]l)l)l) to Ch~lnge the Name of the Police from NigeriaPolice Iorcc to Nigerian Police to reflect their Core \landdte llf providing Civil Sen ices and forRelated \1attl'rS he !lOW read the Third Time" II/Oil. vlotuuutncd Tahir Mouguno -/HOl/gIIIIO/MIl rt c'/'\'g(/I/::Il i ledera I COIlS{; uu-ncvi.

Question agreed to.

Bill read the 771ird Tilll!' and passed.

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11).\ Bill for an ,ht to Alter the PrO\ ixion« of the Constitution of the Federal Repuhlic of :\igl'ria11)99 to disqualify a person \\ ho \\ as S\\ oru-in as President or GOHTnor to complete the term ofthe Elected Prcxidcnt or (;oH'1"I10r from ht'ing Elected to the same Office for more than a SingkTerm and for Related 'latltTs - Third Readingvlotion nuul: and Qucsti.», propose,', "TILit a Bill for an .vc: t(l Alter the Provisionx (If the( (lilstitutl(lil (If the l-cdcral Republic (It \:i~eria 1(91) to disqu;t1ify a person who \\as sworn ill asI'rl'sllkllt or Governor to complete the term of the Elected President or Governor fron: heillg Electedtu till' S;lllll' ()tliL'l' tor more than a Sinulc Terlll and for Related \Ltttns he now read the Third Timc "( 11(11/ \ 10/ III /1111It'd J (1/ Ii 1\1 (illg /III 0 ,\ I (lilt; /III o / \tll tt (' .\'gu 11:(/ i Fcd« ra I COli st i (/ICII(\' )

Question agreed III.

Bil! rc.«! 1/11' Third Tinu: and p.issc«.

20. .\ Bill for an Act to Fvtuhlixh the Office of the Accountant-Ccncral of the Federal CovernmcntScparute from till' Office of the Accuuntuut-Ccuerul of the Federation and for Related Matters- Third Ncading\1(11/01/ nuul: 1I1/i/ (Jlln/iI)1I I"'{ijl(il('d, "IILlt a Bill fur an Act to Establish the Office of the\Ccllllillallt( ;L'lll'r;il (l! Ilil.' ! l'lkral (;()\ crnmcnt Sq);tlatl' trorn the Office of the Accountant-General

(If tilL' lcdcr.u ion dllt! l(ll I{L'LilL't! \Li[tL'rs he IHI\\ read the Third limc " (1/011 . Mohanimed Tahir\!(I/I'.;II1/(I vlon t.;lllil J Ifi!l(' \'c'({I/,(1! Frdcr«! Constituctuv;

(JI/"II!O/l agreed Iii.

1M! ntu! I/U' nll/d I//Ii/' aiu! I!UI.I('1i

21. .\ Bill for an .ht to 'lake the Office of the Auditur-Gcnerul of the Fcderution and for the Stall'Financially l ndcpcndcnt h~ placing them on the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federationand of till' Stutc and for Related "alllTs - Third Reading,\lUI/OI/ nuidc and (J1I('\1!01/ 1)/(1/1(1 I rt], "Tha: ;1 Bill for an Act to Make the Office of the.vuditor (;l'lll'I'dlllltlil' Il',krdtioll and tor till' St;l[l' linanr iallv Independent hy placing them on theC(lIl~(llld;ltl'd H,l'\l'lllIL' l-und (It till' lcclcr.uion and of the State ;1!1d for Related Matters be now read[IiL' lhird 11111l" (/ 1t)1/ \1(1/I,/IIIlI/('d Tahir ,\1(1Ilt.;III1(i \/ollt.;III/(I\llirrc/Ng(/I/:{/i FederalCOI/I/illl(,II(\ I,

1)11( <uon agreed III.

" \ Bill for an ,hI tu Altor till' Provisions of' the Consritution of the Federal Republic of :\i,gcria,1(1)1) to Iurtlu-r ~trl'l1gthl'11 the .ludiciarv for ~p('l'd) dixpcns.uio» of' .Iust ice and for Related'Iattns - TIIII'lI Rcadiu-;,\I "'iI III(i'/I' .uu! (Jill IIlI)!! IJI'(lfi(J\"ti. '111,1[ ,I Bill t{11 ,1:1 .\e[ II! \[',:1' tilL' Provixions of the(", ",l\llll'li ,'I [Ill' 1,',iL'r,(! RL'llllhlll lil :\1C'L'llll. I')')l) [,l Iurthcr qll'llC' 11-' tlie' Judic iarv for speedyc11'I)l'll',III, 'II 1,1 h,':,-,' .ur.l Il 'I RL,1.1[l·"\1.I[[l'l' he IH)\\ rc.ul rill' lhird Tunc (//01/, ,\10/WIIIlllcd Tahir\l111i.'lIli,) vl..n, ,(//1' \l,lIi,\t.;(lI/:ilI lcclcrct! COI/IIlIIII'Ii( \ I,

(J1I('IIi'}1/ agreed {II

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23. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Fcderul Repuhlic of Nigeria,1999 to Provide Time for the Determination of Pre-election 'tattl'rs and for Related Matters -Third ReadingMotion niad« and Question proposed, "Th.u a Bill fur an ,\ct to Alter tile Provisions of till'Constitution of the Federal Republic I)f Niucria. IL)l)l) to Provide Time for the Dctcrmiu.uion ofPre-election Matters and for Related Maners he IH)\\ read the Third Tillll'" (/1011. ,"'10IwIIIIIII'i/ T(/I"rMouguno - MOllgllllo/\1!1rre/\'g(//r:.(/i Federal Coustiturncvv.

Question agreed to,


2 ..L A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of :\igl'ria,1999 to reflect till' Estahlishmcnt and COl'(' Functions of the :\igl'ria Sl'curity and Civil DefenceCorps: and for Related 'Iattl'rs - Third ReadingMotion nuulc !l1I1I Qucsti,»: PI'OPOII'i/. "Th.u a Bill tor :111 \ct to .\Itl'! till' Pruvixion': of tileConsritution of tile lcdcral Republic of ,\i!2L'li;l. I I) l)l) til reflect till' LstahllSllll1ellt and ('me l-uuction-,of the Nigeria Sccurir. ;1III I Civi! Defence Corps: a III I fur Rcl.ncd \LltlLTs he IHl\\ read the ThirdTime " (1/011, .\1oIWII/lIIC(/ Tahir ,\1(1l1gllllo - ,\10Ilgllllo\l!lrrl'/.\'g!lll::.ui Federal Coustitucncv,

Question agreed to,

Bill read the 71".,11 Tillie and passed.

25. A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Procedure for Passing a Constitution Alteration Bill wherethe President Withholds Assent and for Related 'fattns - Third ReadingMotion inad« 1/1111QlIl'IriOIlI)J'(IjJIISI'II, "Th.u a Bill fur all Act to Provide fur the Procedure fllr P;lssill~a Constitution ,\ltn:ltiol1 13:11whvrc till' Prcvidcnt \\'itllll(llds .vxscnt and I'm Rcl.ucd \Llttns he 110\\read tile Third '111I1l'" (//01/. vlohununcd liillir\/olll!1I110 .\I(ll/gIiI/O .\/Uril·.\:;({I/,(1/ Fl·i/CW!('OIlSI ituctu ,\,)

QlIl'lli(11/ agreed (0,

Bill tccu! IIII' Tllilt/ !ill/(' and passe»!

26. A Bill for an Act to Alter till' Pr ovixions of the Constitution of the Fctlcrul Republic of :\igl'ria.1999 to reflect the Estuhlixhmcnt of the Investments and Sl'l'uritil's Trihuual under theConstitution and for Related 'Ialtl"'s - Third ReadingMotion niad« mil/ Questiun P!'OplI.ICd, "'('hat}l Hill. for an Act to Alter the I'lmis'iol1S Ill' theConstiuuion of the FederalRepublic of '\ignia.' 1999 to reflect the lstablishmcn: of the lnvcsuncntsand Securities Tribunal under the Constiunion and for Related Matters he now read the Third Tillie"(/1011.. \111/wlI/lI/ell T(/II i I' ,\1oug 111111- ,\tollg IIIIO.lAtIl rt e /.\'g(/Il::'lIi Fcdcra I Constit lI£'11n).

Question agreed to.

Bill read the Third Time IIl1d passed,

27. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigerta ,1999 to Reduce the Agl' for Qualificat ion for the Offices or the President and Governor andMembership of the Senate, House of Representatives and the State House of Assemhly and forRelated Matters - Third ReadingMotion made and Question proposed. "That a Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of theConstitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. IL)9L) to Reduce the Age for Qualification for tileOffices of the President and Governor and Membership of the Senate, House of Representatives :llld

the State House of Assembly and for Related Matters he IlO\\' read the Third Time" (1/011, MohanuncdTahir Monguno - Monguno/Marte/Ngan;«! Federal COil stituen (,Y ).

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Qucsticn, agreed to.

Bill read the Third Tillie IIl1d passed.

2S. A Bill for an A<:1to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Xigcr ia ,1999 to Specify the Period within which the President or the (;o\l'rnor of a State shall presentthe Appropriation Bill before the Xational Assl'mhly or House of Assernhlj and for Related'Iattl'rs - Third ReadingMotion IIIlIde IIl1d Question proposed, "That a Bill for all Act tl) Alter the Provisions of theConxtiun ion ofthe Federal Republic of \iigl'l'ia. 1l)l)9t() Specify the Period within \\ hich the Presidentor the (j()\ crnor of a State shall present the Appropriation Bill before the National Assell1hly or Houseof ,\ssel11hly and for Related Maners he no« read the Third Time " (I Ion. ,\10/1(1111I11('(1Tahir .\f(}lIgIl1l0- ,11ous; IIl1oi,\ III'" I' ISgIIII:.oi Fcdera I Coustit 11('11(\ ),

Question agreed to.

11111read the Third Time IIl1d passed.

29. A Bill for an A<:1 to Estahlish the Xutional Institute I'm' Arid Research and DesertificationControl and to make Comprehensive Provisions for its "anagl'll11'nt, Administration and forRelated 'tatll'I's (liB. 573) - Second Reading

Order read; dC/l'ned 11\' leave o] {lie l lous«.

30. A Bill for an A<:1 to Provide for the Regulation of 'lanllfa<:111rl', Sale, Installation and Generaluse of Elevators and Lifts and for Related Vlattcrs (liB. 1(90) - Second ReadingMoti,»: made IIlId Question proposed. "That a Bill for all Act t() Provide for the Regulation ofManufacture. Sale. Insrall.uion and General usc of l.lcvaior, and I itIS and for Related Matters (Hl].I()l)()) he now read a Second Time" (//011, ,\lO//(/IIIIIICd Jatan, //Jm/1I111 Federal Constituencv;

f)c!Ji/{C,

Question that {lie Hill he read (I Sccotul Tillie - Agreed to.

Bill read {lie Second Tillie.

Bill referred to the COli/mittel' Oil Justice,

31. A Bill for an A<:1to Repeal the Provisions of the Export Prohihition Act, Cap. E22, Laws of theFederation of :\,igl'ria 200 ..•; and for Related Matters (liB. lOSS) - ,•..•.ecoud RI'1Il1i1lgMotion made 1I11l/Question proposed. "That a Bill for an Act to Repeal tile Provisions (lj till' ExportProhibition Act, Cap. E22, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2()OL .md for RCLttl'LJ l\Ltlll'l'S (lIB,lOSS) he now read a Second Time" (1/011, Dotie Ferdinand Xwaukvvo 11I.I(Ic/1ii ,\jiJ...(lJ...(/Dunukofi«Federal Constituencvi.

Debate.

Question that the Bill be read {{ Second Time - Agreed to.

Bill read the Second Time.

Bill referred {(I {fie Committee Oil Commerce.

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32. Rehabilitation of Oyo-Iseyin Road in Oyo StateMotion made and Question proposed,

The House:

Nares that Oyo-Iseyin Road is a major road that connects many communities in Oyo State and enhancesmajor economic activities in the State as goods and services are regularly transported through the road;

Also notes that the road has so dilapidated that it is putting commuters at risk of accidents and at themercy of hoodlums who take advantage of the bad state of the road to carry out their nefariousactivities;

Worried that if urgent steps are not taken to rehabilitate the road, the citizens will continue to sufferand economic activities will be halted, thereby resulting in loss of revenue to the State and the countryat large;

Resolves to:

(i) urge the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), to commence rehabilitation ofOyo-Iseyin Road; and

(ii) mandate the Committees on Works, and FERMA, to ensure the inclusion of the reconstructionof the road in the 20 I8 budget estimate (Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi - Afijio/Atiba EastlOyoWest Federal Constituency).

Agreed to.

(HR. 78/2017).

Motion referred to the Committees Oil Works, and Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA),pursuant to Order Eight, Rule 9 (5).

33. Deplorable State of Okenne - Obehira - Magongo - Lampese-Ibillo - Ekor - Ikiran - Ishua RoadMotion made and Question proposed;

The House:

Notes that the Okene-Obehira-Magongo-Lampese-Ibillo-Ekor-Ikiran-Ishua Road which traverses Kogi,Edo and Ondo States and connects the Northern States to the South-West and South-South Zones ofthe country is crucial to the socio-economic .development of those areas;

Also notes that persistent rainfall and consequent erosion as well as the many heavy duty vehicles thatply the Road have deteriorated it to such an extent that it is becoming impassable;

Concerned that the deplorable state of the road has caused various degrees of accidents leading to lossof lives and destruction of properties, as well as unquantifiable loss of man-hours that demandsconstant maintenance to stem the tide of deterioration;

Also concerned that the bad spots on the Road have become safe haven for armed robbers to operateand dispossess travelers of their valuables and unless urgent remedial measures are taken to reconstructthe Road, the suffering of travelers will continue without let;

Resolves to:

(i) urge the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to urgently rehabilitate the Road tomake it passable;

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(ii) also urge the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing to include the reconstruction ofthe road in the 2018 budget proposal (Hon. Peter Ohiozojeh Akpatason - Akoko Edo FederalConstituency; .

Agreed to.

(HR. 79/2017).

Motion referred to the Committees 011 Works, and Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA),pursuant to Order Eight, Rule 9 (5).

34. Need to Investigate the Reduction in the Cut-off Marks for Admissions into Tertiary Institutionsin NigeriaMotion made and Question proposed,

The House:

Recalls that on 22 August, 2017 the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB), the heads of tertiary institutions and other stake holders held a policy meeting on plans andmodalities for the conduct of admissions into tertiary institutions for the 2017/2018 academic session;

Notes that after the said meeting, the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede announced that aminimum of 120 marks in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) would be requiredfor placement of candidates into the Universities, while 100 marks would be required for placementinto Polytechnics or Colleges of Education;

Also notes that despite the fact that more than 500,000 candidates scored above 200 marks whichrepresents 50% of the total mark, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board still went ahead toannounce a 120 cut-off mark which represents only 30% of the total examination mark of 400, while100 marks stipulated for Polytechnics and Colleges of Education represent only 25 % of the total mark;

Concerned that the decision is bound to lower the standard/quality of education in tertiary institutionsas many candidates who perform woefully in the UTME examination could secure admissions throughnepotism, bribery and corruption while many other candidates who perform excellently could be deniedadmissions;

Convinced that Universities are supposed to be centres of excellence for learning, research andinnovation, hence the need to always admit the best candidates in order to produce graduates that cancompete favorably with their peers anywhere in the World;

Also convinced that tertiary education should be for those candidates who have the intellectual capacity,hence lowering the entry qualification into higher institutions of learning would definitely reduce theproductivity and peak performance of young people seeking admissions into such institutions;

Resolves to:

Mandate the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services to investigate the circumstances that ledto the reduction in the cut-off marks required for admissions of candidates into tertiary institutions inNigeria and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action (Hon. Hassan SalehAnthony - Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency),

Debate.

Agreed to.


The House:

Recalled that on 22 August, 2017 the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB), the heads of tertiary institutions and other stake holders held a policy meeting on plans andmodalities for the conduct of admissions into tertiary institutions for the 2017/2018 academic session;

Noted that after the said meeting, the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede announced that aminimum of 120 marks in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) would be requiredfor placement of candidates into the Universities, while 100 marks would be required for placementinto Polytechnics or Colleges of Education;

Also noted that despite the fact that more than 500,000 candidates scored above 200 marks whichrepresents 50% of the total mark, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board still went ahead toannounce a 120 cut-off mark which represents only 30% of the total examination mark of 400, while100 marks stipulated for Polytechnics and Colleges of Education represent only 25 % of the total mark;

Concerned that the decision is bound to lower the standard/quality of education in tertiary institutionsas many candidates who perform woefully in the UTME examination could secure admissions throughnepotism, bribery and corruption while many other candidates who perform excellently could be deniedadmissions;

Convinced that Universities are supposed to be centres of excellence for learning, research andinnovation, hence the need to always admit the best candidates in order to produce graduates that cancompete favorably with their peers anywhere in the World;

Also convinced that tertiary education should be for those candidates who have the intellectual capacity,hence lowering the entry qualification into higher institutions of learning would definitely reduce theproductivity and peak performance of young people seeking admissions into such institutions;

Resolved TO:

Mandate the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services to investigate the circumstances that ledto the reduction in the cut-off marks required for admissions of candidates into tertiary institutions inNigeria and report back within four (4) weeks for further legislative action (IIR. 80/2017).

35. Need to Remove Underage Offenders from the Prisons and Build More Borstal InstitutionsMotion made and Question proposed,

The House:

Notes with dismay the high number of minors in prisons who are placed among adult inmates;

Also notes that some of the minors in the prisons may be innocent victims of police raids who couldnot meet the conditions required by the Police to regain their freedom;

Concerned that the minors are being treated as adult offenders facing the danger of being subjecter' toextreme torture and starvation by prison officials as well as adult cell mates, making them to beconeeven more hardened criminals upon their release from the prisons;

Resolves TO:

(i) urge the Chief Judgesof the various States to visit prisons more regularly with a view tospeedily reviewing cases involving minors held therein;

(ii) also urge the Federal Government to build more borstal institutions that are adequatelyequipped to reform underage offenders; and


(iii) mandate the Committees on Justice, and Interior to ensure compliance and report back withintwelve (12) weeks for further legislative action (l lon. Ajisafe Olowookere - AkureNorth/. Akure South Federal Constituencvi.

Debate.

Agreed to.

The House:

Noted with dismay the high number of minors in prisons who are placed among adult inmates;

Also noted that some of the minors in the prisons may be innocent victims of police raids who couldnot meet the conditions required by the Police to regain their freedom:

Concerned that the minors are being treated as adult offenders facing the likelihood of an.I subjectedto extreme torture and starvation by prison officials as well as adult cell mates influencing them 10

become even more hardened criminals upon their release from the prisons:

Resolved to:

(i) urge the Chief Judges of the various States to visit prisons more regularly with a view tospeedily reviewing cases involving minors held therein:

(ii) also urge the Federal Government to build more borstal institutions that are adequatelyequipped to reform underage offenders; and

(iii) mandate the Committees on Justice, and Interior to ensure compliance and report back withintwelve (12) weeks for further legislative action (IIR. 81/2017).

36. Re-introduction of Technical and Vocational Education and Practical Training to CreateEmploymentMotion II/([(/e and Question proposed,

The House:

Notes the growing trend of unemployment among the youth who graduate anuuallv from the nation'sconventional tertiary institutions:

A\\'{1/'() that the trend is partly due to the fact that many of the graduates lack occupational skills tobecome self-employed or to function effectively in the work place:

Aware that Technical and Vocational Education can serve as career pathways as it guaranteesemployability in the blue-collar sectors of the economy such as Construction, Automotive VehicleMechanism, Agriculture, Horticulture, Water Resources Management which could also serve asfoundation for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and empowerment for the youths;

Recalls that the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), at aninternational congress on Technical and Vocal Education and Training (TVET), had urgedGovernments to prioritize TVET in the quest to build greener societies and tackle global

unemployment;

Realizes that occupational skills can be obtained through Technical and Vocational education as wellas through increased practical training of students on Industrial Attachments;


Resolves to:

(i) urge the Federal Ministry of Education to expand Technical and Vocational Education, makeit attractive for academically sound and gifted students to seek admissions into and increasefunding for Technical and Vocational Education;

(ii) also urge the Federal Ministry of Education to direct the National Board for Technic,Education (NBTE) to revisit and redevelop curriculum contents that would place emphasis 01.

practical training in real-workplace environment, particularly in sectors that can drive tlueconomy;

(iii) mandate the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services to ensure implementation ai:report back within eight (8) weeks for further legislative action tHon. Akinyede Juli.Awodumila - Emure/Gbonyin/Ekiti East Federal Constituency).

Debate.

Agreed to.

The House:

Noted the growing trend of unemployment among the youth who graduate annually from the nationconventional tertiary institutions;

Aware that the trend is partly due to the fact that many of the graduates lack occupational skills t,become self-employed or to function effectively in the work place;

Aware that Technical and Vocational Education can serve as career pathways as it guaranteeemployability in the blue-collar sectors of the economy such as Construction, Automotive VehickMechanism, Agriculture, Horticulture, Water Resources Management which could also serve afoundation for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and empowerment for the youths;

Recalled that the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), at aninternational congress on Technical and Vocal Education and Training (TVET), had urgedGovernments to prioritize TVET in the quest to huild greener societies and tackle glohaiunemployment;

Realized that occupational skills can be obtained through Technical and Vocational educa.i n as wellas through increased practical training of students on Industrial Attachments;

Resolved to:

(i) urge the Federal Ministry of Education to expand Technical and Vocational EdJI i,m, makeit attractive for academically sound and gifted students to seek admissions into 3rtl increasefunding for Technical and Vocational Education;

(ii) also urge the Federal Ministry of Education to direct the National Board for TechnicalEducation (NBTE) to revisit and redevelop curriculum contents that would place emphasis onpractical training in real-workplace environment, particularly in sectors that can drive theeconomy;

(iii) mandate the Committee on Tertiary Education and Services to ensure implementation andreport back within eight (8) weeks for further legislative action (HR. 82/2017).


37. Consideration of ReportCommittee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values:Motion made and Question proposed, "That the House do consider the Report of the Committee onInformation, National Orientation, Ethics and Values on a Bill for an Act to Establish a NationalAgency for Ethics and Values, to Provide for the Functions and Powers of the Agency, theQualifications and Procedures for Appointments of the Chairman and Members and for Related Matters(HB. 519) and approve the recommendations therein" tHon. Odebunmi Olusegun Dokun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).

Agreed to.

Question that the House do resolve into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Report - Agreedto.

(HOUSE IN COMMITTEE)

(Mr Deputy Speaker in the Chair)

A BILL FOR AN ACT TO ESTABLISH NATIOIJAL AGENCY FOR ETIIICS ANDV ALUES TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE AGENCY, THE

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR TilE ApPOINTMENT OF THECHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS, AND FOR RELATED MATTERS (HB. 519)

PART I- PRELIMINARY

Committee Recommendation:Clause 1: Establishment of the Agency.

There is established an Agency to be known as the Agency for National Ethics andValues Compliance (in this Bill referred to as the "Agency") which shall have thefunctions and powers assigned to it by this Bill (lion. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).

Question that Clause 1 stand part of the Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 2: Composition and Appointment of the Agency.

The Agency:

(a) shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal;

(b) may sue and be sued in its corporate name;

(c) shall be organised as an independent Agency in the Presidency;

(d) is charged with the responsibility to receive and process disclosure ofimpropriety made by anyone to the Office of the President under theWhistleblower Protection Act (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 3: Objectives of the Agency.

The objectives of the Agency shall be to:

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(a) monitor and regulate the activities of establishments in both public and privatesectors in order to maintain high standards of workplace ethics in Nigeria;

(b) develop and enforce ethical standards to ensure that the actions and behaviorsof citizens or residents of Nigeria conform to the highest standards ofNational Ethics as provided in Chapter II of the 1999 Constitution of theFederal Republic of Nigeria as amended tHon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 4: National Ethics.

The National Ethics shall be: "

(a) Discipline;

(b) Integrity;

(c) Dignity of Labour;

(d) Social Justice;

(e) Religious Tolerance;

if> Self-Reliance;

(g) Patriotism (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere FederalConstituency) .


Committee Recommendation:Clause 5: Motto.

The motto of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall be:

(a) Unity and Faith;

(b) Peace and Progress (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulereFederal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 6: Mandate.

In fulfilling its mandate, the Agency shall, in addition to the values and principles.under this Bill, observe and accommodate the following:

(a) diversity of Nigerian people;

(b) impartiality and gender equity; and,

(c) the rules of natural justice (Han. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulereFederal Constituency).



Committee Recommendation:Clause 7: It shall be the duty of every citizen to:

(a) abide by the Constitution, respect its ideals and its institutions, the NationalFlag, the National Anthem, the National Pledge, and legitimate authorities;

(b) help to enhance the power, prestige and good name of Nigeria, defend Nigeriaand render such national service as may be required;

<:(c) respect the dignity of other citizens and the rights and legitimate interests of

others and live in unity and harmony and in the spirit of common brotherhood;

(d) make positive and useful contributions to the advancement, progress andwell-being of the community where he resides;

(e) render assistance to appropriate and lawful agencies in the maintenance of lawand order; and,

(j) declare his income honestly to appropriate and lawful agencies and pay his taxpromptly (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere FederalConstituency) .


Committee Recommendation:Clause 8: Every establishment in Nigeria shall develop programmes to combat unethical

behaviors, and these shall include:

(a) establishment of Ethics and Values Unit to ensure compliance under theprovisions of this Bill and workplace ethics;

(b) designation of National Ethics Compliance Officer/s at its management level;and

(0 regular ethics training for its employees (1/011. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa /Su rulere Federal Constituencvi.

Question that Clause 8 stand part oj the Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 9: No persons shall practice the profession of Ethics Compliance in Nigeria unless the

person is certified in accordance with -this Bill (11011. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).

Question that Clause 9 stand part oj the Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 10: Director-General and Directorate of the Agency.

The Agency shall consist of:(a) the Office of the Director-General;

(b) the Directorates of:

(i) Finance and Administration;

(ii) Training and Licensing;

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(iii) Investigation and Compliance ;

(iv) Surveillance and Intelligence;

(v) Research & Planning; and

(vi) State Offices Operation:

(c) departments and units as may be required to assist the Director-General inperformance of the duties of the Agency under this Bill (Hon. OdebuiOlusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 11: Governing Board of the Agency.

The Agency shall have a Governing Board (in this Bill referred to as the "Boarwhich shall comprise the following:

(a) the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Chairman;

(b) Secretary to the Government of the Federation

(c) Attorney- General & Minister of Justice;

(d) Minister of Industry, Investment & Trade;

(e) Minister of Information and Culture;

(j) Minister of Labour and Productivity;

(g) Minister of Education;

(h) Minister of Interior;

(i) the Inspector-General of Police; and,

(j) the Director-General of the Agency tHon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 12: The Board shall appoint other persons of proven integrity and with considerable

experience to serve as members of the Board to represent the interest of the:

(a) Professional & Business communities;

(b) Christian bodies;

(c) Muslim bodies;

(d) Traditional rulers; and,

(e)Civil Society Organisations (Han. Odebunmi OlusegunOluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).

Ogo-



Committee Recommendation:Clause 13: The Board shall make standing orders regulating its proceedings tHon. Odebunmi

Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituencvi.


Committee Recommendation:Clause 14: The members of the Board, other than the Director-General, shall be part-time

members of the Agency and at no time would the members exceed 20 persons (Hon.Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Ollnva/Surulere Federal Constituency).

Question that Clause 14 stand part of the Bill- Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 15: The numbers of meetings in a year and the emoluments of the members of the Board

will be in conformity with the rules governing remunerations of other FederalGovernment Agencies Board tHon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/SurulereFederal Constituency).


Committee Recommelldation:Clause 16: Functions of the Board.

The functions of the Board shall be to:

(a) direct the Agency in policy formulation;

(b) give strategic direction to the Agency in the performance of its functions asstipulated in this Bill;

(c) establish and maintain strategic linkages and partnerships with otherstakeholders in the rule of law and other governance sectors;

(d) deal with reports, complain of abuse of power, impropriety and other formsof misconduct on the part of the Agency or its staff;

(e) review and approve the financial statements of the Agency: and,

(f> review and approve the annual estimates and budget of the Agency tHon.Odebuntni Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituenrvv,


Committee Recommendation,Clause 17: The functions of the Agency shall be to:

(a) enforce citizens and residents of Nigeria to comply with the National Ethicsas may be provided for in this Bill:

(b) regulate the standard of ethics in private and government establishments;

(c) develop a set of professional and ethical standards to guide all public andprivate establishments to uphold National Ethics;

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(d) establish a National Ethics and Values Professional Certification Board:

(e) conduct training and examinations for the award of various levels of certiL..:ateto person willing to practice as Ethics Compliance Officer;

facilitate the creation and supervise the "Ethics and Values Unit" \J1

public and private establishments;

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(g) monitor and evaluate the practices, procedures and code of ethics of piand public establishments operating in Nigeria (including professional bo.

le\.I,

(11) identify unethical practices of private and public establishments and secu

revision of the procedures;

e

(i) research and identify all ethical issues that negatively impact on N 1

development and make recommendations to the President;

a

(j) issue Certificate ofestablishments:

National Ethics Compliance to individua d

(k) collaborate with anti-graft agencies as it relates to the control of unc ellbehaviors (Hon. Odebul1JJli Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Fe, ral

Consriruency) .

Question that Clause 17 stand parr of the Bi /I - Agreed to,

Committee Recomme1ldatio1l:Clause 18: Functions of the Agency.

The functions of the Agency shall be to:

(a) enforce citizens and residents of Nigeria to comply with the National Etuics

as may be provided for in this Bill;

(b) regulate the standard of ethics in private and government establishments:

(c) develop a set of professional and ethical standards to guide all public andprivate establishments to uphold National Ethics;

(d) establish a National Ethics and Values Professional Certification Board:

(e) conduct training and examinations for the award of various levels of certificateto person willing to practice as Ethics Compliance Officer;

(j) facilitate the creation and supervise the "Ethics and Values Unit" in both

public and private establishments;

(g) monitor and evaluate the practices, procedures and code of ethics of privateand public establishments operating in Nigeria (including professional bodies);

(11) identify unethical practices of private and public establishments and secure the

revision of the procedures;

(i) research and identify all ethical issues that negatively impact on Nigeriadevelopment and make recommendations to the President;

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(j) issue Certificate of National Ethics Compliance to individual andestablishments;

(k) collaborate with anti-graft agencies as it relates to the control of unethicalbehaviors tHon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere FederalConstituency) .


Committee Recommendation:Clause 19: Contravention and Fines.

Any establishment or person that breaches any provision of this Bill or contravenes theprovisions of sections 8 and 9 is guilty of an offence and is on conviction liable to afine of N250,000 for each day the contravention continues (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun- Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 20: Any violation of ethical standards shall lead to an offence of disciplinary nature and

shall be prosecuted by the Agency for the purpose of the:

(a) protection of the rights of citizens and residents of Nigeria or visitors toNigeria;

(b) freezing or confiscation of proceeds of the breach or related to the breach;

(c) payment of compensation;

(d) recovery or protection of public property; and

(e) other punitive and disciplinary measures tHon. Odebunmi Olusegun _ Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 21: Any statement in any declaration that is found to be false by any authority or person

authorised in that behalf to verify it, shall be deemed to be a breach of this Bill (Hon.Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 22: If any person required to furnish information under this Bill fails to do so or in

purported compliance with such requirement to furnish information knowingly orrecklessly makes any statement which is false shall be guilty of an offence and liableon conviction to a fine of N500,000 or imprisonment for a term of six months or both(Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


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Committee Recommendation:Clause 23: Any person who willfully obstructs, interferes with, assaults or resists any officer of

the Agency in the execution of his duty under this Bill or who aids, invites, inducesor abets any other person to obstruct, interfere with, assault or resist any such officerof the Agency, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine ofN500,OOO or imprisonment for a term of six months or both (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 24: Where an offence under this Bill, which has been committed by a body corporate, is

proved to have been committed with the connivance of or attributable to any neglecton the part of a director, manager or similar officer of the establishment, the bodycorporate shall be fined and the person prosecuted and sentenced or fined or both(Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 25: Where a body corporate is liable for breach and found culpable four consecutive times

under this Bill but found to be guilty one more time of any offence under this Bill, thecourt may order that the body corporate shall thereupon be wound up and all its assetsforfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 26: Any person who in respect of any complaint lodged by him knowingly makes to the

Agency any statement, whether or not in writing, which is false in any materialparticular, shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be sentenced toimprisonment for one year without the option of a fine (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun -:-Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 27: The Agency shall have all powers necessary or expedient for the efficient and effective

execution of its functions under this Bill or any other written law (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 28: Without prejudice to the generality of section 27 of this Bill, the Agency shall have

power to:

(a) to conduct investigation into any suspected breach of the National Ethics;

"'-(b) conduct mediation, conciliation and negotiation on conflicts that has arisenfrom neglect of the National Ethics;

(c) monitor the ethical practices of both public and private establishlDents andorder for: the revision of their procedures where necessary;

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(d) institute and conduct proceedings in court for purposes of prosecution ofbreach of National Ethics or any section of this Bill;

(e) establish and maintain strategic partnerships with Non-GovernmentalOrganisations and other stakeholders in the advancement of ethics, rule of lawand good governance;

(j) receive complaints on the breach of public trust and breach of the Code ofEthics by public officers or delay in prosecution by anti-graft agencies;

(g) investigate and recommend to the Director of Public Prosecutions theprosecution of any acts or breach or violation of public trust, Codes of Ethicsor other matter prescribed under this Bill or any other law;

(h) impose fine for violation of National Ethics as entrenched in this Bill or anyethics standard introduced by the Agency;

(i) access buildings, relevant records, documents, personnel, electronic materialsand computerized records generated, or in the possession of, any persons ororganization for the p'..!rpose of investigations, financial reviews, forensicaudits, evaluations or other activities related to suspected breach of NationalEthics:

(j) recommend appropriate action to be taken against public officers alleged tohave engaged in unprofessional and unethical conduct;

(k) oversee the enforcement of public trust and Codes of Ethics prescribed forpublic officers;

(I) advise, on its own initiative, any person on any matter within its functions;

(111) request and obtain professional advice from persons or organizations;

(n) summon in writing any person who in the opinion of the Agency is in theposition to testify on any matter before him, to give evidence in the matterand any person who fails to appear when required to do so shall be guilty ofan offence under this Bill.

(0) carry out joint operations with the Nigeria Police Force and establish a specialunit, under the Nigeria Police Force, charged with responsibility of monitoringand arresting violators of National Ethics;

(P) establish and operate Ethics and Values Corps (EVACORPS) in collaborationwith Non-Governmental Organisations, to compel citizens and residents ofNigeria, including corporate Nigerians to obey rules and ethics standards,using fines to correct disobedience.

(q) open operation offices inside all the State and Local Government Secretariatsacross the country;

(r) develop criteria and conduct examinations to determine competence in thepractice of compliance and ethics profession through certification programs forCertified National Ethics Professional (CNEP);


(s) register professionals and training institutes to provide short courses forcandidates who are preparing for the Certified National Ethics Professional(CNEP) Examinations;

(t) charge and retain, to offset its overhead expenses, fees for services renderedto establishments, including fees for certification as National EthicsProfessional;

(u) accept and retain, for its operations, gifts, grants or donations from anyperson(s) or establishment(s) unless the conditions attached are inconsistentwith the functions of the Agency;

(v) borrow on such terms and conditions as the Board may approve, such sumsof money as the Agency may require, in the exercise of the functionsconferred on it by this Bill.

(w) remove and make copies of any documents for the purpose of investigatingbreach of National Ethics;

(x) obtain from the Ethics Compliance Units of private and public establishments,not later than April 30 and October 31 of each year, a semiannual reportssummarizing the activities of the Ethics Compliance Units during theimmediately preceding six-month periods ending March 31 and September 30.Such reports shall include, but need not be limited to:

(i) description of significant problems, abuses, and deficiencies relatingto the administration of ethics control measures during the reportingperiod;

(ii) description of the recommendations for corrective action made by theEthics Compliance Unit during the reporting period;

(iii) identification of each significant recommendation described inprevious semiannual reports on which corrective action has not beencompleted;

(iv) summary of matters referred to prosecutive authorities and theprosecutions and convictions which have resulted (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 29: In addition to the powers under this Bill, the Agency shall ensure access to all parts

of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and shall have the power to:

(a) acquire, hold, charge and dispose movable and immovable property; and

(b) do or perform all such other things or acts for the proper discharge of itsfunctions under this Bill or any written law (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun -Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


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Committee Recommendation:Clause 30: International Grants and Aids.

The Agency, in consistent with the core principles and critical components for thesuccess of donors assisted programs such as transparency, accountability andintegrity, shall require all Recipients of International Grants and Aids to:

(a) adhere to the highest ethical standards in the conduct of donor-supportedactivities;

(b) exercise the utmost care and integrity in the management, use andappropriation of grant funds and any assets procured with Donors' Resources;

(c) exercise diligence in ensuring that Donors' Resources are used for theirintended purposes and reach the intended beneficiaries;

(d) register with the Agency any agreement or Code of Conduct ascribed to;

(e) notify the Agency upon discovery of conduct which is inconsistent with theNational Ethics (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere FederalConstituency) .


Committee Recommendation:Clause 31: The Agency shall:

(a) investigate violations of any agreement or any Code of Conduct for Recipientsof International Grants and Aids;

(b) establish the principles and standards of conduct required of all recipients ofInternational Grants and Aids.

(c) establish standards for financial management systems and practices to properlyrecord, reconcile and report on the use, receipt and status of Donors'Resources ensure that Donors' Resources are not used to support, finance orpromote violence, aid terrorists or fund unethical activities (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).

Question that Clause 31 stand parr of the Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 32: The Agency shall:

(a) monitor the Recipients of International Grants and Aids to ensure they complywith the international donors' requirements;

(b) provide compliance technical assistance to the grantees;

(c) build the capacity of the grantees to enable them align their reports withinternational standards of Donor Agencies:

(d) have power to charge and receive fees, from Recipients ofInternational Grantsand Aids, to offset its overhead expenses for providing compliance technicalassistance (Han. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere FederalConstituency) .



Committee Recommendation:Clause 33: Recipients of International Grants and Aids shall obtain from the Agency, Certificate

of National Ethics Compliance to qualify to receive international grants (Hon.Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 34: Secretariats of the Agency.

There shall be National, State and Local Government Secretariats of the Agency. TheSecretariats shall comprise of such:

(a) professional, technical and administrative officers and support staff, as maybe recruited or appointed by the Agency in the discharge of its functions underthis Bill;

(b) civil servants as may be seconded by the Federal or State Civil ServiceCommission to the Agency upon its request;

(c) Police officers as may be posted by the Inspector-General of Police to theAgency upon its request (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulereFederal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 35: Committees.

(I) The Agency may establish committees for the effective discharge of itsfunctions.

(2) The Agency may admit into the membership of committees established undersection 35 other persons whose knowledge and skills are fr-und necessary forthe functions of the Agency.

(3) Any person admitted into the Agency under section 36 may attend themeetings of the Agency and participate in its deliberation, but have no powerto vote.

(4) The business and affairs of the Committees shall be conducted in accordanceas constituted in its procedure (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 36: Appointments.

(l) The Agency shall:

(a) through an open, transparent and competitive recruitment processappoint suitably qualified persons as staff to carry out the functions ofthe Agency;

(b) in the appointment of employees, ensure that at least one-third of theemployees are of either gender; and

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(c) ensure the appointments reflect ethic and regional diversity of thepeople of Nigeria.

(2) The Agency shall be headed by a Director-General to be appointed by thePresident on the recommendation of the Chairman of the Board.

(3) A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Director-General of theAgency if the person:

(a) is a citizen of Nigeria;

(b) possesses a professional certificate or postgraduate degree; and

(c) has had at least fifteen years poven experience and demonstratedability and a distinguished career in any of the following fields:

(i) Ethics or Governance;

(ii) Accounting or Audit;

(iii) Public Administration;

(iv) Leadership or Trustees' . };

(v) Economics;

(vi) Social Studies;

(vii) Law;

(viii) Religious Studies or Philosophy;

(ix) Fraud Investigation;

(x) Public Relations and Media;

(xi) Defence and Security

(4) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Director-Generalif the person:

(a) is a member of a governing body of a political party;

(b) is an un-discharged ban~rupt;

(c) has been convicted of a felony; or breach of public trust

(d) has been removed from public office for contravening theprovisions of the Nigeria Constitution, this Bill or any otherlaw (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulereFederal Constituency).

Question that Clause 36 stand part of the Bill ....:...Agreed to.


Committee Recommendation:Clause 37: Oath.

The Director-General shall take and subscribe to the oath of office (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 38: Tenure of Office.

The Director-General shall hold office for a term of four (4) years and shall be eligiblefor reappointment (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere FederalConstituency) .


Committee Recommendation:Clause 39: Functions of the Director-General.

The Director-General shall be:

(a) the Chief Executiv, Officer of the Agency;

(b) the Accounting Officer of the Agency; and

(c) responsible for:

(i) carrying out the decisions of the Agency;

(ii) supervision of other employees; and

(iii) the day to day administration and management of the affairs of theAgency (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere FederalConstituency) .


Committee Recommendation:Clause 40: The Agency shall be divided into directorates to be headed by Executive Directors. A

person shall be qualified for appointment, recruitment, secondment or promotion toany of the positions of the Executive Directors of the Agency if the person:

(a) holds an educational qualification not below a degree (or professionalcertificate of a degree equivalent) in any of the fields listed in section 41 (c)(i)-(xi); and,

(b) has knowledge and experience of not less than fifteen years in the fields ofstudy relevant to the position (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 41: The Executive Directors shall be assisted by Heads of Departments and State

Compliance Officers (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere FederalConstituency) .



Committee Recommendation:Clause 42: A person shall be qualified for appointment, recruitment, secondment (by the Civil

Service Commission) or promotion to any of the positions of the Heads of Departmentor State Compliance Officers of the Agency if the person:

(a) holds an educational qualification not below a degree (or professionalcertificate of a degree equivalent) from a recognized educational institution;and,

(b) has had a distinguished career as well as knowledge and experience of not lessthan ten (10) years in any of the fields listed in section 41 (c) (i)-(xi); or,

(c) is a police officer of not less than the rank of Assistant Commissioner ofPolice, as may be posted by the Inspector-General of the Police to the Agencyupon its request; or,

(d) is an expert as may be hired with the approval of the Board, as contract staffto provide technical supports especially in the areas of forensic audit, grantmanagement, arbitration and for other job schedules (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 43: Contract Staff that shall be recruited in pursuant to section 48 (d) shall be appointed

in the first instance for a period of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment,subject to good performance, for such further period as the Board may, from time totime, determine and on such terms as to emolument and otherwise as may be specifiedin his/her letter of appointment and as may, from time to time, be approved by theBoard (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 44: For the purposes of this Bill, a police officer who is posted by the Inspector-General

of Police or public officer who is seconded by the Civil Service Commission shall:

(a) have the same benefits in the same manner as an employee recruited directlyby the Agency under this Bill; and,

(b) be required to execute any instruction. orders and directions of the Agency(Hon. Odebutuni Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 45: Members and the employees of the Agency shall subscribe to the code of conduct as

set out by the Agency in its manuals, sign a conflict of interest declaration form andbe guided at all times by the standard operating procedures of the Agency (Hon.Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).



Committee Recommendation:Clause 46: The Agency shall identify ethical issues that can improve interpersonal and corporate

relationships and produce documentary regular reports that shall engineer theconscience of the citizenry to improve the ethical culture of the nation (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 47: The Agency shall direct every Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the

governments to establish Ethics and Values Unit within the MDAs to carryon thefollowing duties:

(a) provide coordination for control measures designed by the Agency to promoteethical cultured work place in MDAs;

(b) receive and investigate complaints or information from employee of the MDAsconcerning the possible existence of an activity constituting a violation ofNational Ethics;

(c) carry out quarterly review and submit report to the Agency, with a copy to thehead of the MDA, on ethical issues that may affect the economy, efficiencyand effectiveness in the administration of their establishment or the nation;

(d) provide a means for keeping the head of the MDA and the Agency fully andcurrently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to compliancewith National Ethics and the necessity for and progress of corrective actiontHon, Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation;Clause 48: There shall be a Certified National Ethics Professional of no lower rank than a deputy

director who shall be the Ethic Compliance Director in all MDAs (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 49: The Ethics Compliance Director shall report to and be under the general supervision

of the head of the MDA involved or, to the extent such authority is delegated, theofficer next in rank below such head, but shall not report to, or be subject tosupervision by any other officer of such MDA (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 50: Neither the head of the MDA nor the officer next in rank below such head shall

prevent or prohibit the Ethics Compliance Director from initiating, carrying out, orcompleting any investigation (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/SurulereFederal Constituency).


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Committee Recommendation:Clause 51: The Agency shall direct every private establishments operating in Nigeria to establish

Ethics and Values Unit within their establishment to carryon the following duties:

(a) provide coordination for control measures designed by the Agency to promoteethical cultured work place in Nigeria.

(b) receive and investigate complaints or information from employee or customerof the establishment concerning the possible existence of an activityconstituting a violation of National Ethics;

(c) carry out quarterly review and submit report to the Agency, with a copy to theChief Executive Officer of the establishment on ethical issues that may affectthe economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the administration of theirestablishment or the nation;

(d) provide a means for keeping the head of the establishment and the Agencyfully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating tocompliance with National Ethics and the necessity for and progress ofcorrective action (Hon. Odebunnzi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere FederalConstituency) .

Question that Clause 51 stand part of the. Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 52: Seal of the Agency.

(1) The seal of the Agency shall be such device as may be determined by theBoard and shall be kept by the Director-General.

(2) The affixing of the seal shall be authenticated by the Director-General or anyother person authorized in that behalf by a resolution of the Board.

(3) Any document purporting to be under the seal of the Agency or issued onbehalf of the Agency shall be received in evidence and shall be deemed to beso executed or issued, as the case may be, without further proof, unless thecontrary is proved (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere FederalConstituency) .


PART III - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Committee Recommendation:Clause 53: (1) The funds of the Agency shall consist of:

(a) monies allocated by Appropriation Act of the National Assembly forthe Agency;

(b) any grants, gifts, donations or other endowments given to the Agency;

(c) such funds as may vest in or accrue to the Agency in the performanceof its functions under this Bill or under any other written law.

(2) Any funds donated or lent to, or gift made to the Agency shall be disclosedand made public before use (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSuruiere Federal Constituency).

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Committee Recommendation:Clause 54: Staff and member of the Agency shall be paid such remuneration or allowances as the

Salaries and Remuneration Agency shall approve (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 55: At least three months before the commencement of each financial year, the Agency

shall cause to prepare estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Agency for thatyear (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 56: The annual estimates shall make provision for all the estimated expenditure of the

Agency for the financial year concerned and in particular, shall provide for the:

(a) payment of remuneration in respect of the members and staff of the Agency;

(b) payment of pensions, gratuities and other charges in respect of benefits whichare payable out of the funds of the Agency;

(c) maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the Agency;

(d) funding of training, research and development of activities of the Agency;and,

(e) creation of such funds to meet contingent liabilities in respect of benefits,insurance or replacement of buildings or installations, equipment and inrespect of such other matters as the Agency may think fit (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 57: The annual estimates shall be approved by the Board before the commencement of the

financial year to which they relate and shall be submitted to the Presidency to forwardto the National Assembly (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere FederalConstituency) .


Committee Recommendation:Clause 58: The financial year of the Agency shall be:

(a) the period starting from the day on which this Bill comes into operation andending on the following 31st December;

(b) the period of twelve months commencing on the first of January and endingon the 31st December of the subsequent year (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun -Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).



Committee Recommendation:Clause 59: The Agency shall cause to be kept all proper books and records of account of the

income, expenditure, assets and liabilities of the Agency (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun- Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 60: The annual accounts of the Agency shall be prepared, audited and reported upon in

accordance with the Public Audit Act (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-OluwalSurulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 61: The Agency shall, at the end of each financial year cause an annual report to be

prepared tHon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 62: The Agency shall submit the annual report to the President and the National Assembly

three months after the end of the year to which it relates tHon. Odebunmi Olusegun- Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).


Committee Recommendation:Clause 63: The annual report shall contain, in respect of the year to which it relates:

(a) the financial statements of the Agency;

(b) a description of the activities of the Agency;

(c) such other statistical information as the Agency may consider appropriaterelating to the Agency's fund;

(d) any recommendations made by the Agency to MDAs or any person and theaction taken;

(e) the impact of the exercise of any of its mandate or function;

(f) any impediments to the achievements of the objects and functions under thisBill or any written law; and

(g) any other information relating to its functions that the Agency considersnecessary (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere FederalConstituency). '\


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Committee Recommendation:Clause 6~: The Agency shall cause the annual report to be published and the report shall be

publicized in such manner as the Agency may determine (11011. Odebunmi Olusegun- Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituencvi.

Question that Clause fA stand purr of the Bill - Agreed to.

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Committee Recommendation:Clause 65: Except as provided in this Bill. the Agency shall, in the performance of its functions,

not he subject to the direction or control of any person or authority (Hon. OdebunmiOlusegun ~- Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Fedemf Constituencvs.

Question that Clause fl5 Sf{/II(/ parr of the Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 66: The Agency shall publish and publicize important information within its mandate

affecting the nation. A request for information by a citizen-

(a) shall be addressed to the Director General or such other person as the Agencymay for that purpose designate:

(lJ) may he subject to the payment of a reasonable fee; and

(e) may he subject to confidcntialitv requirements of the Agency (1/011. OdebunmiOlusi ".'11I/ -~ Ogo Oluwa/Sttrulcre Federal Constituencvi,

Question that Clause flfl stand parr ofthe Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 67: Subject to this Bill. [he Agency may decline [0 give information to an applicant on the

following grounds -

(a) [he request is unreasonable in the circumstances:

(lJ) the information requested is at a deliberative stage by the Agency;

(c) failure of payment of a prescribed fee: or

(tI) failure of the applicant to satisfy confidentiality requirements by the Agency(1/01/. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituencyv.

Question that Clause fl7 stand parr ofthe Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 68: The right of access to information under the Constitution and any other written law is

limited to the nature and extent specified therein (Hon, Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).

Question {hat Clause 68 stand part of the Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 69: Every member and employee of the Agency shall sign a confidentiality agreement

(11011. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).

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Question that Clause 69 stand parr of TileBill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 70: The Agency shall, in such manner as it shall consider appropriate, publish a notice for

public information specifying:

(a) the location of its principal office: and

(b) its address or addresses, telephone numbers and other means ofcommunication or contact with the Agency (1/01/. Odebutuni Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituencv+.

Question that Clause 70 stand parr ofthe Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 71: The Agency may request legal advice from the Auorncy-Gcueral (1/011 Odcbuntui

Olusegun -- Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Co 11.11 itu CII CY) .

Question that Clause 71 stand part ofthe Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 72: The Agency may make Regulations for the application of this Bill for:

(a) the appointment, including the pOWL'l"to confirm appointments of pL'l"sons, toany office in respect of which it is responsible under this Bill:

(h) the disciplinary control and termination of appoinuucnts of employees of theAgency: and

(c) the practice, procedure and COLleof conduct of the Agency in the exercise ofits functions under this Bill (1/011. Odchunmi Oluscguu Ooo OIIl\\(//SlIml('/"('Federal Constituencv+.

Question that Clause 72 stand part ojtlie Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 73: All property, assets, rights, liabilities, obligations, agreements and other arrangements

existing at the commencement of this Bill and vested in. acquired. incurred or enteredinto by or on behalf of the Special Adviser to the President on Ethics and Values. shallupon the commencement of this Bill, he deemed to have vested in or to have beenacquired, incurred or entered into by or 011 behalf of the Agency to the same extent asthey were enforceable hy or against the Agency before the COI1lIllL'nCemL'11lof the Act(Holl. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituenrv+.


Committee Recommendation:Clause 74: Where the transfer of any property transferred to or vested in the Agency under

section 83 is required by any written law to be registered, the Agency shall. withinthree months from the commencement of this Bill or within such other period as thewritten law may prescribe, apply to the appropriate registering authority for theregistration of the transfer and thereupon the registering authority shall, at no cost tothe Agency or any person by way of registration fees. stamp or other duties:

(a) make such entries in the appropriate register as shall grve effect to thetransfer:

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(b) where appropriate, issue to the Agency a certificate of title or other statutoryevidence of ownership of the property or make such amendments on suchcertificates or in the appropriate register as may be necessary; and

(c) make any necessary endorsements on such deeds or other documents as maybe presented to such registering authority relating to the title, right orobligation concerned (H(JlI. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/SurulereFederal Constituencvv.

Question that Clause 74 stand parr of tile Bill - Agreed to.

Committee Recommendation:Clause 75: Any person who immediately hefore the coming into effect of this Bill is a principal

office holder in the National Ethics and Values Compliance Office, existing beforecommencement of this Bill. shall continue in Office and be deemed to have beenappointed to his/her office by the Agency established hy this Bill, unless the officeoccupied by the person becomes non-existent under the new organizational structureof the Agency. This Bill shall be the basis for the regularizations of the employmentof such principal office holders (1/011. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/SurulereFederal Constituencyi.


Committee Recommendation:Clause 76: On the commencement of this Bill:

(a) the National Ethics and Values Compliance Office shall cease to exist and itsrights and obligations shall reside in the Agency and the appointment of itsDirector General appointed by the former Special Adviser to the Presidentshall terminate;

(b) the President, on the recommendation of the Chairman of the Board, shallappoint the first Director-General of the Agency in accordance with theprovisions of this Bill;

(c) the Director of Finance and Accounts of the National Ethics and ValuesCompliance Office. existing before commencement of this Bill. shall act asthe Director-General of the AgeJ1CY until such a time that the Presidentappoints the first Director-General (11011. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituencvi.

Question that Clause 76 stand part ofthe Bill - Ag1"eed t'O.

('OIilllltrtee R~c(JI1'lnelldlltiOll:ChHlSC 77'; In this Bill. unless the context otherwise requires;

"Agency" .means Agency for National Ethics and Valu~s Compliance established underthis Bill tHon, Odeblillmi Olusegun ~ o'go-OIuwa/Surulere Fi derat Constituency).

Questioll that the meaning of the word "Agency" be as defined in the interpretation tothis Bill- AgfeecTt'o.

"Ag-ency for Natio~alEthics ,and Va,lues Soln~Iiance". means an Agen<;yestabiishedby this Bill (Hon. Odebunmi Olilsegim- Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).

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Question that the meaning of the words "Agency [or National Ethics and value:Compliance" be as defined ill the interpretation to this Bill - Agreed to.

"Special Adviser to the President" means the Special Adviser to the Presidentresponsible for matters relating to ethics and values (11011. Odebuntni Oluscgun -Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency).

Question that the meaning ojthe words "Special Adviser to the President" b« (II

defined ill the interpretation TO this Bill - Agreed to.

"Salaries and Remuneration" means the Salaries and Remuneration of the !\gt.:nc~established under this Bill tHon. Odebunnii Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Suruler« FederalConstituencvs .

Question that the meaning Of the words "Salaries and Remuneration" li« (/.1 defined illthe interpretation to this Bill - Agreed to.

"Director- General" means the Director-General appointed by the .\gency inaccordance with the procedure set out in this Bill (1/011. Odebunrni Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituencvi.

Question that the meaning of ti/(' words "Director-Genera!" be (/.1 defined ill theinterpretation to this Bill - Agreed to.


Committee Recommendation:Clause 78: Short Title.

This Bill may be cited as Agency for National Ethics and Values Compliance Bill.2017.

Explanatory Memorandum:This Bill seeks to establish Agency for National Ethics and Values Compliance to provide for theFunctions and Powers of the Agency, the Qualifications and Procedures for the Appointment of theChairman and Members, and for Related Matters (Hon. Odebunmi Olusegun - Ogo-Oluwa/Suruler«Federal Constituencvi.

Agreed to.

Long Title:A Bill for an Act to Establish National Agency for Ethics and Values to Provide for the Iunctions andPowers of the Agency, the Qualifications and Procedures for the Appointment of till' Chairman andMembers, and for Related Matters (.fIB. 519) tHon. Odebuutni Olusegun Ogo Otuwa/Suruler«Federal Constituencvs - Agreed 10.

Chairman to report Bill.

C\(HOUSE IN PLENARY)

Mr Deputy Speaker in the Chair, reported that the House in Committee of the Whole considered theReport of the Committee on Information, National Orientation. Ethics and Values OIl a Bill for an Actto Establish a National Agency for Ethics and Values. to Provide for the Functions and Powers of theAgency. the Qualifications and Procedures for Appointments of the Chairman and Members and forRelated Matters (HB. 519) and approved Clau: ..es I - 78, the Explanatory Memorandum, and the LongTitle of the Bill.

No. 21 Tuesday, 3 October, 2017 525Question that the House do adopt the Report of the Committee of the Whole - Agreed to.

38. AdjournmentThat the House do adjourn till Wednesday, 40rtober, 2017 at 11.00 a.m, (Hon. Mohammed TahirMonguno - Monguno/Marte/Nganrai Federal Constituency).

711eHouse adjourned accordingly at 3. 12 p.m.

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