Akpabio Appoints New Chairmen For Key Senate Standing Committees

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, announced the appointment of four Senators to head strategic standing committees of the upper legislative chamber, a move he said would strengthen legislative oversight and address emerging national priorities.

In the new appointments, Senator Shehu Buba (APC, Bauchi) was named chairman of the Committee on Livestock and Animal Husbandry, a committee expected to play a crucial role as the nation intensifies efforts to reform the livestock sector and address farmer–herder conflicts.

Senator Abdullahi Yahaya (APC, Kebbi) was appointed chairman of the Committee on National Intelligence and National Security, placing him at the centre of legislative scrutiny over Nigeria’s security architecture.

Also appointed was Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu), who will serve as Acting Chairman of the Committee on Air Force, overseeing issues related to air operations and defence aviation.

Rounding off the list, Senator Musa Mustapha (APC, Yobe) was named chairman of the Committee on National Planning, which is instrumental to shaping the country’s development frameworks and economic direction.

Akpabio said the appointments were made to ensure efficiency and to enhance the Senate’s ability to respond swiftly to pressing national issues, particularly in the areas of security, economic planning and agricultural reform.