Senate Leader Heads Oversight Committee on Rivers Administrator

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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Tuesday constituted an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.)

He, also, reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in the oil-rich state.

President Bola Tinubu appointed Ibas to administer the affairs of Rivers State after the declaration of emergency and suspension of the governor of the State, Siminalayi Fubara, for six months.

The House of Representatives had since set up its own committee before it went on the Sallah and Easter break.

Akpabio made the announcement during plenary upon resumption on Tuesday from Easter and Eid Fitr celebrations.

The committee is chaired by the Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele.

In his remarks, the Senate President explained that the committee was created to ensure transparency and accountability in the state’s governance.

He said the setting up of the panel was critical in ensuring effective legislative oversight in Rivers State.

He charged the committee to commence its oversight duties without delay, insisting that their assignment was urgent.

Other members of the committee included Senators Adamu Aliero, Osita Izunaso, Osita Ngwu, Kaka Shehu, Aminu Abass, Tokunbo Abiru, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, Sani Musa, Simon Lalong, Asuquo Ekpeyong, Adams Oshiomhole, Ireti Kingibe, Onyekachi, Idiat Adebule, Ede Dafinone, and Mohammed, alongside the Clerk of the Senate.