Senate reshuffles committee chairmen, deputies
Nigerian Senate president, Bukola Saraki has announced the movement of chairmen and deputies of various standing committees in the upper chamber as it resumed from its annual recess.
Saraki, who made the announcement at the end of Tuesday’s plenary, said the move is to strengthen the institution of the Senate and ensure that proper oversight functions are carried out.
According to Saraki, the committee on trade and investment will now be headed by Sabo Mohammed, Interior committee will be led by Andy Uba, while public accounts is now headed by Matthew Urhoghide.
Culture and tourism is to be headed by Raji Razaki while local content chairman is Adeola llamilekan. cooperation and integration is now chaired by Stella Oduah, while capital market development is now headed Bukar Mustapha.
Others are Mohammed Sani, vice chairman, committee on trade and investment; Ademola Adeleke, vice chairman, committee on communications; Godswill Akpabio, vice chairman, committee on local content; and Babajide Omoworare, vice chairman, committee on Judiciary, human rights and legal matters.