EXCERPT OF THE 4TH PLENARY SESSION OF THE 9TH STUDENTS’ UNION SENATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF UYO On Friday, 20th February 2026, the 9th Inaugurated Students’ Union Senate held its Fourth Plenary Session at the FCMS Multipurpose Hall. The session, which was presided over by the Senate President, Distinguished Sen. Ndifreke Archibong (CTR, OOL), commenced at about 2:46 PM with the formal entrance of the Principal Officers into the Hallowed Chamber. OPENING PRAYERS / CALL TO ORDER The Senate President led the opening prayers. Subsequently, the House was called to order by the Senate President and Presiding Officer to protect the sanctity of the Senate and ensure the smooth conduct of the business of the day. READING, AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION OF THE ORDER PAPER The Order Paper was carefully read to the Senate by the Senate Leader, Sen. Isaac Emmanuel (Faculty of Engineering), and was subsequently adopted by the Senate. WELCOME ADDRESS In his welcome address, the Senate President first acknowledged God for His grace and further acknowledged the presence of Distinguished Senators, Parliamentarians, former leaders who came to witness the session, and Nigerian students present in the gallery. He wished them fruitful observations of the Senate proceedings and journey mercies back to their respective destinations. APPROVAL OF VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS The Votes and Proceedings of Wednesday, 28th January 2026, were read by the Clerk of the Senate and were subsequently adopted by the Senate. CORRESPONDENCE The Hallowed Chamber received two correspondences: A correspondence from the Office of the Students’ Union President notifying the Senate of the appointment of Judges and Justices for the Students’ Union Courts for ratification. A correspondence from the Office of the Director of Information requesting the Senate's screening and confirmation of members of the Editorial Board of the Union. CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS 1. Motion to Seek Students’ Union Intervention and Urgent Engagement with the University Management on the Renovation of the PTDF Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Engineering, and Other Lecture Facilities Across All Campuses of the University of Uyo. This motion was moved by Sen. Nduka Nelson (Faculty of Engineering) and duly seconded by Sen. Gabriel Peters (School of Continuing Education and Professional Studies). After extensive deliberations, the motion was put to a vote and the Senate ruling favoured the majority who were not in support of the motion. Consequently, the motion was not adopted. BILLS FOR THE DAY 1. First Reading The “Students’ Union Officers Bill, 2026: A Bill to Abolish the Offices of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer and Establish the Office of the Accountant-General of the Students’ Union,” standing in the name of Sen. Gabriel Peters (School of Continuing Education and Professional Studies) and co-sponsored by twelve (12) other Senators, was read for thefirst timee and successfully passed the First Reading. 2. Second Reading The “Senate Principal Officers Bill, 2026: A Bill for an Act to Create the Office of the Deputy Clerk of the Students’ Union Senate, to Provide for the Powers, Functions, and Duties of the Deputy Clerk, and for Other Related Purposes,” standing in the name of Sen. Isaac Emmanuel (Faculty of Engineering), was read for the Second Time and successfully passed the Second Reading. SCREENING/RATIFICATION OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS To consider the screening of the Judges and Justices of the Students' Union Courts, the Senate dissolved into the Committee of whole. Out of ten names forwarded to the Senate for consideration, 8 were successfully screened and confirmed. BUDGET DEFENCE The Students’ Union President and members of the Executive Council appeared before the Senate for Budget Defence. The President, Vice President, and Secretary-General successfully defended their respective office proposals, while other executive members of the Union are to defend at the next Plenary. COMMITTEE REPORTS The Senate received a report from its Standing Committee on Ethics and Discipline. The report addressed Senators who had been absent for over two months without official explanation. The report was presented by the Chairman of the Committee. Following deliberations, the Senate directed the Committee to conduct further consultations and present a revised report at the next sitting. CLOSING REMARKS In his closing remarks, the Senate President thanked Distinguished Senators for their patience, cooperation, and coordination throughout the Plenary Session. He described the sitting as one of the most productive sessions of the 9th Senate, and again wished them safe journey. ATTENDANCE & ADJOURNMENT The Plenary Session ended at 7:38 PM, with forty (41) Senators in attendance. The Senate thereafter adjourned to reconvene on Wednesday, 25th February 2026. _Tap the Link below for more photos;_ https://photos.app.goo.gl/7jzQ1NDxZPDQHMkE6 ©Sen. Peters Gabriel (OTR)