The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon . Tajudeen Abbas on Friday appointed Majority Leader, Hon. Julius Ihonbvere as Co-Chairman of the joint Senate/House Committee on Petroleum Industry investigation.
Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi disclosed this via a statement made available to Parliamentary Correspondents.
According to him, the Speaker “appointed the following Honourable Members to the Joint Senate/House Committee tasked with investigating alleged economic sabotage within the petroleum industry: Hon. Julius Inhovbere – Co-Chairman/House Leader; Hon. Iduma Ighariwey – Member; Hon. Gboyega Isiaka – Member.
Other members are: Hon. Sada Soli; Hon. Fatima Talba; Hon. Tunji Raheem and Hon. Patrick Umoh.
According to him, “The urgency and importance of this matter have necessitated close collaboration between the Senate and the House of Representatives.
“This new structure aims to ensure synergy, a holistic approach to addressing the issues, and ease of administrative coordination, resulting in a harmonized and efficient investigation.
“The Committee is expected to commence its duties immediately, with a clear mandate to ensure accountability and transparency in the sector.”
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