Many young Nigerian boys and girls suffer at the hands of lecturers, fellow students and those in administrative positions of power when they seek to further their education in our universities.
This bill, once passed and signed into law, will help stamp out all forms of harassment to make our schools more conducive for our students.
According to the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki said: "I can attest to the fact that I have received anonymous emails and messages urging the Senate to make sexual harassment in our universities a criminal offence. In this regard, as we have taken this pivotal step to get this bill off the ground, I enjoin members of the civil society and students across the country to join in the process to make sure that this bill is passed and signed, so that students can receive the protection and backing of the law as they pursue their education."
Here Is The Summary Of Senate Proceedings For Tuesday 24th May, 2016 #TodayInPlenary
The adoption of votes and proceedings of Wednesday 18th May 2016 ushered in today’s proceedings. Senator David Umaru (Niger East) moved for the approval and Senator Mao Ohabunwa (Abia North) seconded. The Nigeria senate had a productive legislative day.
Senate president Dr. Bukola Saraki presided over plenary.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In a 45 minutes executive session the lawmakers discussed issues relating to the working of the senate and the National assembly.
PETITIONS
Senator Dino Melaye presented a petition from one of his constituent appealing the help of the senate over unlawful termination of appointment by the Nigeria communications commission, NCC.
Senator Bassey Akpan also laid a petition from his constituent. The petitions were referred to committee on ethics, privileges and public petitions.
POINT OF ORDER
Deputy senate leader, Senator Ibn N’allah raised a point of order over the death of Senator Shehu Sani’s mother and Senator Alas
oadura Tayo
who lost the wife. One minute silence was observed on their behalf.
Senator Akpan Bassey making reference to the provisions of the 1999 constitution, he urged that the Federal government and the CBN should inform the nation on the state of the economy as a matter of urgent importance noting that the economy is slipping into recession.
The senate president referred it to another legislative day
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
Five bills were presented for first reading;
1. Nigerian Metallurgical Industry Bill, 2016 (SB. 260) by Senator Theodore A. Orji (Abia Central).
2. Education (National Minimum Standards) and Establishment of Institutions Act CAP E3 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2016 (SB.286) by Senator Aliyu Wamakko
3. Motorvehicle third party Insurance Act M22 LFN 2004 (Amendment) Bill, 2016 (SB. 276) by Senator Umaru Kurfi (Katsina Central).
4. Nigeria Industrial Development and Zones Commission (est., etc) Bill, 2016 (SB. 280) by Senator Fatimat Rasaki (Ekiti Central).
5. Institute of Chattered Biochemist and Molecular Biologist Bill, 2016 (SB. 283) by Senator Emmanuel Paulker (Bayelsa Central).
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS
Two bills were considered for second reading they are:
1. A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the National Transport Commission as an Independent Multi-Model Economic Regulator for the Transport Industry and for other Related matters, 2016 (SB. 242) by Senator Andy Uba (Anambra South).
Contributors; Senators Ibn N’allah, Barnabas Gemade jubril Barau, and Adeleke isiaka contributed in support of the bill.
2. A Bill for an Act to make provision for the prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Students by Educators in Tertiary Educational Institutions and for other related matters, 2016 (SB. 262) by Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (Delta Central) & 57 others.
Contributors: Senators Biodun Olujimi, Theordre Orji, Dino Melaye, Binta masi Garba, and Yahaya Abdullahi contributed in support of the bill.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT
1) Consideration of report of Ad hoc Committee on Import Duty Waivers, Concessions & Grants on the Indiscriminate use & abuse of Waivers presented by Senator Adamu Aliero.
Twenty- two (22) recommendations from the report wer adopted
2) Report is from the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters in respect of a Motion on the Difference in the Content of Section 18 of the Armed Forces Act CAP. A20 LFN 2004 and 2010 respectively presented by David Umaru.
All three recommendations from the report were adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
The deputy senate leader Ibn Bala N’ Allah moved for other items of the order paper to be stood down to another legislative day and adjournment, minority leader seconds.
Senate President puts the question and the Senate adjourned to Wednesday 25th May, 2016. #GavelBangs
This is a summary of Senate proceedings of Tuesday, May 24th, 2016. Visit @NGRSenate on Twitter for more details.
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