The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, was named as chairman of the committee.
The senate has set up an 18-member committee to oversee the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.).
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the constitution of the committee during the senate’s plenary on Tuesday, explaining that it was established to enhance transparency and accountability in the governance of Rivers State.
The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele was named as chairman of the committee, which Akpabio described as essential to ensuring effective legislative oversight in the state. He also noted that the composition of the committee could be reviewed after further consultations.
Members of the committee include Senators Adamu Aliero, Osita Izunaso, Osita Ngwu, Kaka Shehu, Aminu Abass, Tokunbo Abiru, Adeniyi Adebire, Sani Musa, Simon Lalong, Asuquo Ekpeyong, Adams Oshiomhole, Ireti Kingibe, Onyekachi, Idiat Adebule, Ede Dafinone, and Mohammed, along with the Clerk of the Senate.
Akpabio urged the committee to begin its oversight functions immediately, emphasising the urgency of the assignment and reiterating the senate’s commitment to protecting democratic processes in Rivers State.
