Nigerian Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday announced the appointment of senators to head four standing committees.
Senator Shehu Buba (APC, Bauchi) was named chairman of the committee on livestock and animal husbandry.
Senator Abdullahi Yahaya (APC, Kebbi), was appointed chairman of the committee on national intelligence and national security.
Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu), was named acting chairman of the committee on Air Force.
Senator Musa Mustapha (APC, Yobe), will lead the committee on national planning.
Senator Akpabio said the appointments would strengthen the Senate’s oversight functions as it responds to emerging national priorities.