Politics
THE Senate, on Wednesday, announced Sen. Musa Mustapha (APC-Yobe) as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Livestock Development.
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio made the announcement alongside other heads of committees during plenary.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu recently announced the creation of the Ministry of Livestock Development.
Akpabio also said with the elevation of Sen. Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno) to the position of the Majority Whip of the Senate, his Committee on Judiciary Human Rights and Legal Matters would now be chaired by Sen. Adegbonmire Adeniyi (SAN), (APC-Ondo).
Other appointments include that of Sen. Ali Ndume (APC-Borno) as Chairman Senate Committee on Tourism while Sen. Anthony Ani (APC-Ebonyi) becomes deputy chairman of the committee.
“Chairman of the Senate Committee on the proposed Reparation and Repatriation becomes Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta).
“The Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriation lies with Sen. Mohammed Monguno in addition to being the Chief Whip of the Senate”.
He said that Sen. Simon Lalong (APC-Plateau) chairs the Senate Committee on Agricultural Institutions.
Akpabio further announced that Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi) retained his position as Chairman Senate Committee on National Identity and Population.
“In line with the spirit of togetherness and forgiveness, Sen. Abdul Ningi retains his earlier position as committee chairman on National Population”.(NAN)
17th July, 2024.
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Tags: Godswill Akpabio Sen. Mohammed Monguno Sen. Musa Mustapha
