HoRs Speaker Abbas appoints committee chairmen to replace members appointed as ministers
Aug. 17, 2023
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has appointed five members as chairmen of committees, to replace those appointed ministers by President Bola Tinubu.
In a statement on Thursday, Abbas said that the appointment is with immediate effect so as not to allow void in committee leadership.
Rep. Mamudu Abdullahi (APC-Niger) is to replace Rep. David Ogewu as Chairman, House Committee on Army
Rep. Pascal Agbodike (APGA- Anambra) to replace Rep. Mahmud Abdulahi as Chairman, House Committee on Hydrological Services
Rep. Dennis Idahosa (APC-Edo) is to replace Rep. Olubumi Tunji-Ojo as Chairman, House Committee on Healthcare Services
Rep. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo (YPP-Akwa Ibom) is to replace Rep. Dennis Idahosa as Chairman, Committee on Digital and Electronic Banking
While Rep. Bukar Talba (APC-Borno) was Rep. Chairman, House Committee on Institutional Reforms.
“The appointments shall take immediate effect, while the legislative record shall be updated upon resumption of the House from recess,” he said.