Senate in Session, Wednesday 3rd June, 2026.

Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026.
Deputy President of the Senate Presiding
Prayers/Commencement: 11:15 am
Votes and Proceedings of Tuesday 2nd June, 2026 approved as recommended.

Petition

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

• Alleged land grab and torment melted to a constituent by the Government of Kogi State.

Point of Order

Sen. Buhari Abdufattai

Order 41 & 51

• Motion on the adoption of 49 people comprising School Children, Toddlers and Teachers in Oyinri Local Government Area of Oyo state
  The Senate accordingly resolved to;

1. Observe a minute silence in honour of those that lost their lives during the ugly incident;
2. Condemn in strongest possible terms the adoption of the Children, toddlers and teachers of the affected School in Ogbomosho in Oyo State;
3. Commiserate with the Families of the affected children and the government of Oyo State State;
4. Urge the Federal Government to intensify effort for the release of the school Children.
   All prayers were adopted as amended.
5. Point of Order

Sen. Suleiman Umar (Kwara North)

Order 41 & 51

Motion on Urgent need for Federal Government intervention to curb the Insecurity in Kwara North Senatorial zone.

The Senate accordingly resolved to;

1. Urge the FG to strengthen security architecture in Kwara North
2. Urge the Armed forces of Nigeria and other relevant security Agencies to intensify effort rescue and safe return of all captives across the Kwara North Senatorial District;
3. Observe a minute silence in honour of those that lost their lives.
   All prayers were adopted as recommended.

BUSINESS OF THE DAY

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

1. Nigerian Communications Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 837) – First Reading
   Sen. Adegbonmire Adeniyi Ayodele (Ondo Central)
2. Export Prohibition Act (Repeal) Bill, 2026 (SB. 898) – First Reading.
   Sen. Monguno, Muhammed Tahir (Borno North)
3. Non-Urban Land Delineation, Survey, Mapping, Registration and Documentation Bill, 2026 (SB. 1036) – First Reading.
   Sen. Asuquo, Ekpenyong (Cross River South)
4. Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission Act (Amendment)Bill, 2026 (SB. 1039) – First Reading.
   Sen. Barau, Jibrin
   (Kano North)

ORDERS OF THE DAY

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS

1. A Bill for an Act to Establish the Micro Biology Council of Nigeria to provide for the Control of its membership and to Promote and Foster the practice of Micro Biology in Nigeria; and for Other Matters Connected there with, 2026 (SB. 912) – Second Reading
   Sen. Barau, Jibrin (Kano North)

The Report was read the second time and referred to the Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters to report back within four (4) weeks.

2. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Border Communities Development Agency Act, to make provisions for additional border Communities in Nigeria; and for Related Matters, 2026 (SB. 1025) – Second Reading
   Sen. Agadaga, Benson Sunday (Bayelsa East)

The Bill was read the second time and referred to the Committee on States and Local Government to report back within four (4) weeks.

PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS

1. Report of the Joint Committee on Finance and Customs, Excise and Tarrif
   Customs, Excise Tarrif, etc. (Consolidation) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 713)

Sen. Musa, Mohammed Sani (Niger East) & Sen. Jibrin, Isah (Kogi East)

• That the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Joint Committee on Finance and Customs, Excise and Tarrif on the
  Customs, Excise Tarrif, etc. (Consolidation) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB. 713)

The Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole.

The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered and approved as follows:

1. Clauses 1- 3 as recommended;
2. Short title as recommended;
3. Long title as recommended;
4. Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
   The Bill was read the third time and passed.
5. Report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)
   Malaria Elimination Agency Bill, 2026 SB. 172).

Sen. banigo, Ipalibo Harry (Rivers West)

Sen. Musa, Mohammed Sani (Niger East) & Sen. Jibrin, Isah (Kogi East)

• That the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)
  Malaria Elimination Agency Bill, 2026 SB. 172).

The Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole.

The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered and approved as follows:

1. Clauses 1- 38 as recommended;
2. Short title as recommended;
3. Long title as recommended;
4. Interpretation as recommended;
5. Schedule 1 as recommended;
6. Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
   The Bill was read the third time and passed.
7. Report of the Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary)
   Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB.s 32 & 547)

Sen. Usman, Lawal Adama (Kaduna Central)

• That the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary)
  Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (SB.s 32 & 547)

The Senate resolved into the Committee of the Whole.

The Senate in the Committee of the Whole and Plenary considered and approved as follows:

1. Clauses 1- 7 as recommended;
2. Short title as recommended;
3. Long title as recommended;
4. Explanatory Memorandum as recommended.
   The Bill was read the third time and passed.

MOTION

Growing Menace of Indiscipline in Nigerian Society.

Sponsor: Sen. Dachung, Pam Mwadkon (Plateau North).

The Senate accordingly resolved to;

1. Express deep concern over the increasing level of Indiscipline in Nigerian Society and call on all Stakeholders to take urgent measures to restore discipline, respect for the rule of law, and Civic responsibility;
2. Urge the Federal Government through the relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies, to develop and implement a comprehensive National Re-orientation and Civic Responsibility Programme aimed at promoting discipline, patriotism, Integrity, and responsible Citizenship;
3. Also urge the Federal Government Youth Development, Skills acquisition, employment generation, and social intervention programmes as part of efforts to address some of the underlying causes of Indiscipline;
4. Further urge the public Office holders, political parties, public Institutions, and Community Leaders to demonstrate examplary conduct capable of promoting discipline, accountability, integrity, and responsible Leadership in the Country; and
5. Call on State Government, Local Government Councils, Traditional Institutes, Religious bodies, educational institutions, and Civil Society Organizations to intensify Public enlightenment Campaigns on moral values, Civic duties, and respect for Lawful Authority.
   All prayers were adopted as recommended.

ADJOURNMENT.

The Senate adjourned at …… And to resume on Thursday….. June, 2026 at 11 am prompt.