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MORO ABBA PATRICK
Active PDP Senate Minority Leader

MORO ABBA PATRICK

BENUE · BENUE SOUTH
11
Total Bills
3
Passed Bills
0
Assented Bills
8
Pending Bills

Biography

Patrick Abba Moro (born 3 July 1956) is a Nigerian politician, educational administrator, and former Minister of Interior. He is currently the pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi. Moro began his academic career at Benue State Polytechnic, where he served in various leadership roles, including Dean of Studies. He transitioned into politics as chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Council in 1998 and later became minister of interior in 2011 under President Goodluck Jonathan. In 2019, he was elected as Senator representing Benue South, succeeding David Mark. His political career has been marked by both leadership achievements and legal controversies, including an ongoing trial related to a 2014 recruitment scam during his tenure as minister.

Sponsored Bills

BNTitleDate SponsoredStatusAction
SB212 Agricultural Research Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Oct 26, 2023 Passed View
SB182 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Alteration) bill, 2023 Oct 18, 2023 Awaiting 2nd Reading View
SB388 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 Mar 07, 2024 Awaiting 2nd Reading View
SB389 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 Mar 13, 2024 Awaiting 2nd Reading View
SB411 Agricultural Harvest and Processing Zone (Establishment) Bill, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Awaiting 2nd Reading View
SB683 Federal Polytechnic Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Feb 05, 2025 Awaiting 2nd Reading View
SB736 Independent Candidate Bill, 2025 Mar 06, 2025 Passed View
SB908 University Teaching Hospital Reconstitution of Board etc. Act Amendment Bill 2025 Oct 08, 2025 Awaiting Cmtt Report View
SB757 Federal Institute of Science, Technology and Innovation Obusa Benue State (Establishment) Bill, 2025 Mar 26, 2025 Awaiting 2nd Reading View
SB864 Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Jun 25, 2025 Passed View

Motions Sponsored 2

MotionDate FiledOutcomeAction
Notes the public uproar over age discrimination in employment and calls for policy changes. Jul 19, 2023 Agreed to; resolutions to urge relevant ministries and agencies. View
Urgent Need to Investigate the Alarming Cases of Delays in Payment and Allegations of Corruption associated with the Capturing and Payment of newly recruited University Staff under the IPPIS. Jul 12, 2023 Agreed to. View

Petitions Presented

No petitions on record yet.

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