Buhari Leads Aviation, Oshiomhole Interior as Senate Unveils New Committee Chairmen

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Monday night disclosed the list of appointed chairmen and vice-chairmen for the various standing committees within the upper legislative chambers.

The announcement was made during a Senate session that commenced at 9.59pm and concluded at 10.47pm, following the resumption of legislative activities from a break. As part of the proceedings, the Senate also decided to adjourn plenary until September 26th, marking the commencement of a substantial vacation period.

The unveiled list includes several notable figures who have been entrusted with the leadership of key committees, each playing a crucial role in the country’s governance and policy-making.

Among the prominent appointments, Senator Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Edo North, will take the helm of the Committee on Interior. Senator Sani Musa, also of the APC and representing Niger East, will assume the role of Chairman for the Committee on Finance.

Another notable appointment is that of Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, APC member from Oyo North, who will be responsible for leading the Committee on Aviation.

Full List of Senate Committee Chairmen:

Sen Godiya Akwashiki – Airforce Committee
Aviation – Buhari Abdul Fatai
Capital Market – Osita Izunaso
Establishment – Cyril Fasuyi
Ecology/Climate Change – Seriake Dickson
Housing – Aminu Tambuwal
Interior – Sen Adams Oshiomhole
Petroleum Downstream – Jide Ipisagba
Defence – Ahmad Lawan
Public Account – Aliyu Wadada
Special Duties – Shehu Kaka
Works – Patrick Ndubueze
Appropriations – Solomon Adeola
Finance – Musa Sani
Banking – Abiru Tokunbo
Customs – Isa Jubril
Culture and Tourism – Elisha Abbo
Diaspora – Victor Umeh
Education Basic – Lawal Usman
Environment – Akintunde Yunus
FCT – Ibrahim Bomai
Foreign Affairs – Sani Abubakar
Health – Banigo Harry
Water Resources – Abubakar Yari
Power – Enyinaya Abaribe
Local and Foreign Debts – Aliyu Wamakko
Land Transport – Adamu Aliero
Navy – Daniel Olugbenga
Niger Delta – Barinada Mpigi
Judiciary – Mohammed Monguno
Youths and Sports – Yemi Adaramodu
Women Affairs – Ireti Kingigbe
Privatization – Orji Kalu
Agriculture – Mustapha Sabiu
Communications – Aliyu Bilbis
NDDC – Asuquo Ekpenyong”