BILLS SPONSORED:
| S/N | BILLS AND MOTIONS SPONSORED BY RT. HON. GAGDI | STATUS | REMARK |
| 1 | Police Act (Amendment) Bill 2020
The Police Act Repeal Bill sponsored by Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi to alter the provisions of the Police Act is among other things aimed at engendering optimum security of lives and property of Nigerians by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and to accommodate community policing and other sundry issues. The Bill has already been passed to law.
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Passed and assented to by the President |
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| 2 | Federal University of Education, Pankshin (Establishment) Bill 2020
This is one of the most significant pieces of legislation that Rt. Hon. Gagdi pursues with vigour and passion. The Bill seeks to establish a Federal University of Education in Pankshin which is within the Federal Constituency of the Member. In addition to the promotion of educational development of his constituents, it will facilitate job creation, commerce and development of the area as a whole.
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Passed and assented to by the President | |
| 3 | Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Act
This is a law that governs maritime related matters in Nigeria. It was established to promote maritime safety and security; protection in the maritime environment, shipping registration and commercial shipping amongst others. The Amendment Bill seeks to improve on the 2007 Act legislation and performances of the maritime sector in Nigeria thereby contribute towards security and performance of water transportation.
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Receiving legislative actions | |
| 4 | Chartered Institute of Human Resources and Strategic Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2020
In every human relationship either formal or informal, human beings display attitudes, characters and behaviours that are conflicting with others, as a result of personal indifferences due to social, economic, religious and educational background. To stem the tide of low human resources capacity utilization, the Chartered Institute of Human Resources and Strategic Management of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill becomes imperative. This Bill is also central towards improving on the legality of Human Resources and Strategic Management in Nigeria.
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Receiving legislative actions | |
| 5 | Nigeria Steel Development Authority Act (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Housing is central to the development of every nation. It is against this background that Rt. Hon. Gagdi considered this Bill significant. The Bill seeks to enhance the quality of steel development by seeking to amend the Nigerian Steel Development Authority Act 2004. As a statutory corporation, the Steel Development Authority will be more efficient towards the management of national iron and steel sector in Nigeria. It is expected that apart from contributing to procurement of materials for construction, operation and maintenance, it will enhance the regulatory framework of the Steel Development Authority.
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Receiving legislative actions |
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| 6 | Nigeria Red Cross Society Act (Amendment) Bill 2020
The Red Cross Society has been useful to the management of humanitarian crises and disaster in Nigeria. However, the Nigeria Red Cross Society Act Cap. N 130 Law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 requires amendment in order to improve on its complementary role of humanitarian interventions in line with Geneva Conventions of which Nigeria is a state party.
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Receiving legislative actions |
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| 7 | Nigeria Mining Corporation Act (Amendment) Bill 2020
It will be noted that the mining sector in Nigeria contributes meaningfully to the development of the Nigerian economy. Consequently, the establishment of the Nigerian Mining Corporation as a statutory corporation empowered to engage in prospecting for mining and refining minerals of various kinds has become significant. Plateau State as a hub for mining in Nigeria shall benefit significantly from this amendment as the Bill seeks to assist private miners to organize their activities effectively in the industry.
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Receiving legislative actions |
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| 8 | Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill 2020
Accountability, transparency and probity in the management of public funds are key to the fight against corruption in Nigeria. To this end, the need to establish the Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria has become an imperative. In 2020, Rt. Hon. Gagdi sponsored and presented before the National Assembly, a bill for Establishment of the Institute.
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Receiving legislative actions |
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| 9 | Nigerian Police Academy (Establishment, etc) Bill 2020
Security is key to the socio-economic development of the people. This Bill thus becomes significant to the people as it seeks to enhance the legal framework for the establishment of the Nigerian Police Academy. The academy will among other things contribute towards the training and development of a pool of police men and women whose landmark performance would be felt in curbing insecurity in our communities. The Bill has received accelerated hearing. |
Receiving legislative actions |
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| 10 | Maritime Security Operations Cooperation Board Act (Amendment) Bill 2020 | Receiving legislative actions | |
| 11 | National Hydrographic Agency (Establishment) Bill 2020 to carry out Hydrographic and Oceanography surveys, including ocean metrology for National offence and civil requirement; and for related matters. | Passed and assented to by the President | |
| 12 | Coastal and Inland Shipping (CABOTAGE) Act (Amendment) Bill 2020. | Receiving legislative actions | |
| 13 | National Institute for Police Studies (NIPS) (Establishment) Bill, 2020. | Receiving legislative actions | |
| 14 | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) Bill, 2020. | Receiving legislative actions | |
| 15 | Police Service Commission Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2020. | Receiving legislative actions | |
| 16 | The Nigerian Police Academy (Establishment) Bill ,2020. Which seeks to give statutory backing to the Nigerian Police Academy Wudil which has been in operation for several years without statutory backing. | Receiving legislative actions | |
| 17 | A Bill for the Extension of the Retirement Age of Judges | Receiving legislative actions |
8.2 MOTIONS SPONSORED;
| S/N | MOTIONS SPONSORED BY RT. HON. GAGDI | STATUS | REMARK |
| 1 | Need for urgent investigation into Non-Remittance of contribution by Employers, delay or Non-Payment of Entitlements to Pensioners by PFAs and Non Adherence to the provisions of Pension Reform Act 2014 by relevant authorities. | ||
| 2 | A call on the federal government to reconsider its security strategies with a view to finding a lasting solution to the various dimensions of the security challenges in Nigeria. | ||
| 3 | Motion on the need to investigate excess and illegal charges on the House of Representatives accounts held at various banks in Nigeria. | ||
| 4 | Motion on the urgent need to investigate the non-inclusion of waste management and disposal in the NLNG train 7 project. | ||
| 5 | A Motion against the unsubstantiated and false allegations of corruption against General Yakubu Gowon, former Head of State of Nigeria by a member of UK Parliament. | ||
| 6 | Need for Urgent Investigation into Non-Remittance of Contribution by Employers, Delay or Non-Payment Of Entitlements To Pensioners By PFAS And Non Adherence To The Provisions Of Pension Reform Act 2014 By Relevant Authorities. | ||
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