House of Reps Appoints Members into Joint Investigative Committee on Petroleum
Gloria Essien, Abuja
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has appointed seven members into the Joint Senate/House Committee tasked with investigating alleged economic sabotage within the petroleum industry:
The Members are:
*Prof. Julius Ihonvbere* – Co-Chairman/House Leader
*Iduma Ighariwey* – Member
*Gboyega N. Isiaka* – Member
*Sada Soli* – Member
*Fatima Talba* – Member
*Tunji Raheem* – Member and
*Patrick Umoh, – Member”
The house said that the “urgency and importance of this matter have necessitated close collaboration between the Senate and the House of Representatives. 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 mandate to ensure accountability and transparency in the sector.
