Senate President Unveils Committee Chairmen for 10th Senate

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has officially revealed the chairmen of the 74 full-standing committees of the 10th Senate.

After hours of closed-door sessions, the Senate committees were announced on Monday, showcasing a blend of experienced politicians and seasoned leaders taking the helm of various critical committees.

Some notable names were included in the list of committee chairmen, with former political heavyweights assuming leadership roles in key committees. Aminu Tambuwal heads the Housing and Urban Development committee, while Adams Oshiomhole takes charge of the Interior committee. Ahmed Lawan chairs the Defence committee, Abdulaziz Yari leads the Water Resources committee, and Gbenga Daniels heads the Navy committee.

Here is the full list of the appointed committee chairmen:

1. Senate Committee on Air Force – Akwashiki Godiya
2. Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption And Financial Crimes – Udende Emmanuel
3. Senate Committee on Aviation – Buhari Abdulfatai
4. Senate Committee on Capital Market – Osita Izunaso
5. Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Services – Cyril Fasuyi
6. Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change – Seriake Dickson
7. Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development – Aminu Tambuwal
8. Senate Committee on Interior – Adams Oshiomhole
9. Senate Committee on Downstream Petroleum – Jide Ipisagba
10. Senate Committee on Defence – Ahmed Lawan
11. Senate Committee on Public Accounts – Wadada Ahmed
12. Senate Committee on Special Duties – Kaka Shehu Lawan
13. Senate Committee on Sustainable Development Goals – Idiat Adebule
14. Senate Committee on Works – Patrick Ndubueze
15. Senate Committee on Appropriation – Solomon Adeola
16. Senate Committee on Ferma – Usaini Babangida
17. Senate Committee on Finance – Sani Musa
18. Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions – Abiru Adeyokunbo
19. Senate Committee on Army – Abdulaziz Yar’adua
20. Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff – Isa Jibrin
21. Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration, NEPAD – Yau Sahabi
22. Senate Committee on Culture And Tourism – Elisha Abbo
23. Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGO – Victor Umeh
24. Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics – Dankwambo Ibrahim
25. Senate Committee on Education Basic and Secondary – Adamu Usman
26. Senate Committee on Employment and Productivity – Diket Plang
27. Senate Committee on Environment – Akintunde Yunus
28. Senate Committee on Ethics and Public Petitions – Imasuen Neda
29. Senate Committee on FCT – Ibrahim Folarin
30. Senate Committee on Federal Character and Governmental Affairs – Allwell Iheanacho
31. Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs – Sani Bello
32. Senate Committee on Gas – Jarigbe Jarigbe
33. Senate Committee on Health – Banigo Ipalibo
34. Senate Committee on Upstream Petroleum – Etang Williams
35. Senate Committee on Water Resources – Abubakar Yari
36. Senate Committee on Trade And Investment – Sadik Umar
37. Senate Committee on Solid Minerals – Osita Ngu
38. Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND – Dandutse Muntari
39. Senate Committee on States and Local Government Affairs – Ifeanyi Ubah
40. Senate Committee on Oil And Gas Host Communities – Benson Agadaga
41. Senate Committee on Power – Abaribe Eyinnaya
42. Senate Committee on Police Affairs – Abdulhamid Madori
43. Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts – Aliyu Wammako
44. Senate Committee on ICT and Cyber Crimes – Afolabi Salisu
45. Senate Committee on INEC – Ali Sharafadeen
46. Senate Committee on Industries – Fadahunsi Anthony
47. Senate Committee on Land Transport – Adamu Aliero
48. Senate Committee on Local Content – Sadiku Ohere
49. Senate Committee on National Identity and Population Commission – Abdul Ningi
50. Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs – Yahaya Abdul
51. Senate Committee on National Security And Intelligence – Umar Shehu
52. Senate Committee on Navy – Gbenga Daniel
53. Senate Committee on Niger Delta – Bari Mpigi
54. Senate Committee on Public Procurement – Monday Ogberu
55. Senate Committee on Rules and Business – Titus Zam
56. Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation – Eze Emeka
57. Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters – Mohammed Tahir Monguno
58. Senate Committee on Youth And Sports – Adaramodu Adeyemi
59. Committee on Senate Services – Sunday Karimi
60. Senate Committee on Women Affairs – Ireti Kingibe
61. Senate Committee on Science and Technology – Aminu Iya Abbas
62. **Senate Committee on Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation** – David Jimkuta
63. Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs – Goje Danjuma
64. Senate Committee on Privatization – Uzor Kalu
65. Senate Committee on Primary Health Care Development and Disease Control – Ibrahim Lamido
66. Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs – Adaramodu Adeyemi
67. Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance – Musa Madoki
68. Senate Committee on Agricultural Production, Services and Rural Development – Mustafa Saliu
69. Senate Committee on Communication – Aliyu Bilbis
70. Senate Committee on Marine Transport – Wasiu Eshinlokun
71. Senate Committee on NDDC – Asuquo Ekpenyong
72. Senate Committee on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions – Adeniyi Adegbonmire
73. Senate Committee on NASSENI – Onyewuchi Ezenwa
74. Senate Committee on Constitution Amendment – Jibrin Barau

These appointments are expected to influence the direction of legislative decisions, with each committee chairman tasked with overseeing and guiding discussions on matters within their committee’s purview. The presence of seasoned politicians and figures with diverse backgrounds is aimed at ensuring comprehensive and informed debates on crucial national issues.

The announcement of committee chairmen is a significant step toward the effective functioning of the 10th Senate, as these leaders assume the role of steering discussions, proposing legislations, and shaping the legislative landscape. Their contributions are pivotal in addressing the country’s challenges and fostering sustainable development across various sectors.