By Charles Maduka
In a bid to reinforce legislative oversight and ensure accountability, the Nigerian Senate has inaugurated an 18-member committee to monitor the operations of the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.).
Announcing the decision at Tuesday’s plenary session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio explained that the move was aimed at deepening transparency and good governance in the state. He appointed Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele to head the committee.
“This committee is tasked with ensuring that due process and accountability are maintained in the administration of Rivers State,” Akpabio stated. He added that the composition of the committee could be subject to further review, pending wider consultations.
Akpabio urged the members to begin work immediately, stressing the importance and urgency of their responsibility.
The committee includes 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, Idiat Adebule, Ide Dafinone, and Mohammed from Jigawa State. The Senate Clerk is also part of the oversight team.
This development comes amid growing national attention on the state’s political landscape and a renewed push for legislative involvement in sub-national governance.
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