Abuja, May 6, 2025 -The Senate has set an 18-man committee to oversee the administration of Rivers State under the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd).
Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, announced the constitution of the committee announced on Tuesday.
He said the committee was set up to strengthen the administration of Rivers State by ensuring transparency and accountability in the governance.
Akpabio said the committee’s role was also critical in ensuring effective legislative oversight in Rivers State, adding that the Senate was committed to upholding democratic processes in the state.
He directed the committee to commence its assignment immediately, adding that the composition of the committee might be reviewed after further consultations.
Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, was announced as the chairman of the committee.
Other members are Senators Adamu Aliero, Osita Izunaso, Osita Ngwu, Kaka Shehu, Aminu Abass, Tokunbo Abiru, Adeniyi Adebire, Sani Musa, Simon Lalong, and Asuquo Ekpeyong.
The rest are Senators Adams Oshiomhole, Ireti Kingibe, Idiat Adebule, Ide Dafinone, and the Clerk of the Senate.
It will be recalled that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the state House of Assembly for six months.
