The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has announced the formation and leadership of various Senate standing committees, News About Nigeria reports.
These committees play crucial roles in the legislative process, and their composition has been carefully selected to ensure effective governance and representation.
The Senate Committee on Selection, headed by Senator Godswill Akpabio, will oversee the process of selecting members for other committees.
This committee will be supported by Vice Chairman Senator Jibrin Barau and several other esteemed senators.
Their responsibility is to ensure that the right individuals with relevant expertise and experience are appointed to each committee.
The Senate Committee on Rules and Business, led by Senator Titus Zam, will focus on establishing the rules and procedures that govern Senate proceedings.
Vice Chairman Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele will assist Senator Zam in ensuring that the Senate operates smoothly and efficiently.
Senator Sunday Karimi will preside over the Senate Committee on Senate Services, which is responsible for managing the administrative and logistical functions of the Senate.
Vice Chairman Senator Williams Eteng Jonah will collaborate with Senator Karimi to ensure that the Senate is equipped with the necessary resources to carry out its duties effectively.
Maintaining ethical standards and addressing public petitions is the primary focus of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.
Senator Okechukwu Ezea will serve as the committee’s Chairman, while Senator Ibrahim Mustapha Khalid will assume the role of Vice Chairman.
This committee will play a crucial role in upholding accountability and addressing grievances brought forward by the public.
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, under the leadership of Senator Aliyu Ahmed Wadada, will oversee the examination of public expenditures and financial transactions.
Vice Chairman Senator Peter Onyeka Nwebonyi will collaborate with Senator Wadada to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.
National security and intelligence matters will be under the purview of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, with Senator Shehu Buba Umar as Chairman and Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong as Vice Chairman.
This committee will work diligently to safeguard the nation’s security interests and provide oversight to intelligence agencies.
The Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance, chaired by Senator Musa Garba Maidoki, will focus on ensuring that enacted laws are properly implemented and adhered to.
Senator Ede Onueya Dafinone will serve as Vice Chairman and assist in monitoring legislative compliance across various sectors.
Promoting transparency and disseminating information to the public is the primary objective of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity.
Senator Raphael Adeyemi Adaramodu will lead this committee as Chairman, while Senator Shuaibu Afolabi Salisu will act as Vice Chairman.
Their responsibility is to effectively communicate the Senate’s activities and decisions to the public.
Lastly, the Senate Committee on Appropriations, headed by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, will play a crucial role in the budgetary process.
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume will serve as Vice Chairman and work alongside Senator Adeola in evaluating and allocating funds to different sectors, ensuring that national resources are utilized efficiently and effectively.
