Senate Unveils New Committee Chairmen: Buhari For Aviation, Oshiomhole Interior (SEE FULL LIST)

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Monday night disclosed the list of appointed chairmen and vice-chairmen for the various standing committees within the upper legislative chambers.

The announcement was made during a Senate session that commenced at 9.59pm and concluded at 10.47pm, following the resumption of legislative activities from a break. As part of the proceedings, the Senate also decided to adjourn plenary until September 26th, marking the commencement of a substantial vacation period.

The unveiled list includes several notable figures who have been entrusted with the leadership of key committees, each playing a crucial role in the country’s governance and policy-making.

Join Our WhatsApp Channel for Exclusive Stories, News Reports, and Engaging Content. {Click Here}

Among the prominent appointments, Senator Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Edo North, will take the helm of the Committee on Interior. Senator Sani Musa, also of the APC and representing Niger East, will assume the role of Chairman for the Committee on Finance.

RelatedPosts

UniAbuja VC Says Prospective Students Must Undergo Drug Tests Before Admission

04 Oct, 2023

Why APC Suspended Kogi State Governorship Election Campaign

04 Oct, 2023

Another notable appointment is that of Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, APC member from Oyo North, who will be responsible for leading the Committee on Aviation.

Full List of Senate Committee Chairmen:

1. Sen Godiya Akwashiki – Airforce Committee
2. Aviation – Buhari Abdul Fatai
3. Capital Market – Osita Izunaso
4. Establishment – Cyril Fasuyi
5. Ecology/Climate Change – Seriake Dickson
6. Housing – Aminu Tambuwal
7. Interior – Sen Adams Oshiomhole
8. Petroleum Downstream – Jide Ipisagba
9. Defence – Ahmad Lawan
10. Public Account – Aliyu Wadada
11. Special Duties – Shehu Kaka
12. Works – Patrick Ndubueze
13. Appropriations – Solomon Adeola
14. Finance – Musa Sani
15. Banking – Abiru Tokunbo
16. Customs – Isa Jubril
17. Culture and Tourism – Elisha Abbo
18. Diaspora – Victor Umeh
19. Education Basic – Lawal Usman
20. Environment – Akintunde Yunus
21. FCT – Ibrahim Bomai
22. Foreign Affairs – Sani Abubakar
23. Health – Banigo Harry
24. Water Resources – Abubakar Yari
25. Power – Enyinaya Abaribe
26. Local and Foreign Debts – Aliyu Wamakko
27. Land Transport – Adamu Aliero
28. Navy – Daniel Olugbenga
29. Niger Delta – Barinada Mpigi
30. Judiciary – Mohammed Monguno
31. Youths and Sports – Yemi Adaramodu
32. Women Affairs – Ireti Kingigbe
33. Privatization – Orji Kalu
34. Agriculture – Mustapha Sabiu
35. Communications – Aliyu Bilbis
36. NDDC – Asuquo Ekpenyong”