By Our Reporter
The Senate has constituted an 18-member committee to provide legislative oversight on the activities of Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.).
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the formation of the committee during Tuesday’s plenary session.
According to Akpabio, the committee was constituted in a bid to strengthen transparency and accountability in the state’s governance.
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, was appointed as the chairman of the committee.
Akpabio said the committee’s responsibilities are crucial to ensuring effective legislative oversight in the state.
He also noted that its composition could be adjusted following further consultations.
He urged members to begin their duties immediately, highlighting the urgency of the assignment and reaffirming the Senate’s commitment to democratic governance in Rivers State.
The committee includes Senators Adamu Aliero, Osita Izunaso, Osita Ngwu (South East), Kaka Shehu, Aminu Abass, Tokunbo Abiru, Adeniyi Adebire (Ondo), Sani Musa, Simon Lalong, Asuquo Ekpeyong, Adams Oshiomhole, Ireti Kingibe (Labour Party), Onyekachi, Idiat Adebule, Ide Dafinone, and Mohammed (APC, Jigawa), along with the Clerk of the Senate.
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