The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule has been named as a member of the 18-member committee tasked with overseeing the activities of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), reports thegazellenews.com.
The Senate President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced the composition of the committee during the Senate plenary session on Tuesday, 5 May, 2025.
According to the Senate President, the committee was created in a bid to strengthen transparency and accountability in the state’s governance.
Akpabio named Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele as Chairman of the committee, just as he also highlighted the importance of the committee’s mandate, stating that its role is critical in ensuring effective legislative oversight in Rivers State.
The Senate President, who hinted that the composition of the committee might be subjected to review following further consultations, charged the committee to commence its oversight duties without delay, stressing the urgency of their assignment and reaffirming the Senate’s commitment to upholding democratic processes in Rivers State.
Other 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, Ide Dafinone, and Mohammed, alongside the Clerk of the Senate.
