This new structure aims to ensure synergy, a holistic approach to addressing the issues, and ease of administrative coordination, resulting in a harmonized and efficient investigation.”
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Tajudeen Abass, has appointed Hon. Julius Ihonvbere as the co-chairman and six others as members of the Joint Senate/House Committee tasked with investigating alleged economic sabotage within the petroleum industry:
This was disclosed by the spokesman of the House, Hon. Akin Rotimi Jr. in a press statement issued on Friday, August 9, 2024.
The members are Hon. Iduma Ighariwey, Hon. Gboyega N. Isiaka, Hon. Sada Soli, Hon. Fatima Talba, Hon. Tunji Raheem and Hon. Patrick Umoh.
Rotimi Jr. explained that ”the urgency and importance of this matter have necessitated close collaboration between the Senate and the House of Representatives,” adding that, ”This new structure aims to ensure synergy, a holistic approach to addressing the issues, and ease of administrative coordination, resulting in a harmonised and efficient investigation.”
The Committee is expected to commence its duties immediately, with a clear mandate to ensure accountability and transparency in the sector, he stated.
Speaker Abass had earlier in the week disbanded the former committee headed by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere after allegations of extortion and blackmail were raised against the panel.