Breaking: Senate takes one major action against Rivers administrator, details emerge

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FCT, Abuja - The Senate has constituted an 18-member committee tasked with overseeing the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.).

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made this known during the resumption of plenary connected Tuesday, May 6.

According to Akpabio, the committee was created successful a bid to fortify transparency and accountability successful the state’s governance.

He besides highlighted the value of the committee’s mandate, stating that its relation is captious successful ensuring effectual legislative oversight successful Rivers State.

Akpabio besides hinted that the creation of the committee mightiness beryllium taxable to reappraisal pursuing further consultations.

The Senate President charged the committee to commence its oversight duties without delay, stressing the urgency of their duty and reaffirming the Senate’s committedness to upholding antiauthoritarian processes successful Rivers State.

Members of the committee see 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), alongside the Clerk of the Senate.

Source: Legit.ng