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.
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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.
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:
- Sen Godiya Akwashiki – Airforce Committee
- Aviation – Buhari Abdul Fatai
- Capital Market – Osita Izunaso
- Establishment – Cyril Fasuyi
- Ecology/Climate Change – Seriake Dickson
- Housing – Aminu Tambuwal
- Interior – Sen Adams Oshiomhole
- Petroleum Downstream – Jide Ipisagba
- Defence – Ahmad Lawan
- Public Account – Aliyu Wadada
- Special Duties – Shehu Kaka
- Works – Patrick Ndubueze
- Appropriations – Solomon Adeola
- Finance – Musa Sani
- Banking – Abiru Tokunbo
- Customs – Isa Jubril
- Culture and Tourism – Elisha Abbo
- Diaspora – Victor Umeh
- Education Basic – Lawal Usman
- Environment – Akintunde Yunus
- FCT – Ibrahim Bomai
- Foreign Affairs – Sani Abubakar
- Health – Banigo Harry
- Water Resources – Abubakar Yari
- Power – Enyinaya Abaribe
- Local and Foreign Debts – Aliyu Wamakko
- Land Transport – Adamu Aliero
- Navy – Daniel Olugbenga
- Niger Delta – Barinada Mpigi
- Judiciary – Mohammed Monguno
- Youths and Sports – Yemi Adaramodu
- Women Affairs – Ireti Kingigbe
- Privatization – Orji Kalu
- Agriculture – Mustapha Sabiu
- Communications – Aliyu Bilbis
- NDDC – Asuquo Ekpenyong”