Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has formally inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee to oversee legislative affairs in Rivers State, following the suspension of the state’s House of Assembly.
The ceremony, held Tuesday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, comes in response to an emergency proclamation by President Bola Tinubu aimed at stabilizing governance in the state. Members of the committee were drawn from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
Addressing the newly constituted panel, Speaker Abbas underscored the need for impartiality and commitment to public service.
“Your task is to oversee Rivers State following Mr President’s emergency proclamation. You must not be partisan or biased. Your duty is to promote good governance, peace, and prosperity in the state,” he stated.
The committee is chaired by House Leader, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere, while Ali Isah (PDP–Gombe) was named Deputy Chairman.
Other appointed members include Idris Wase (North Central), Aliyu Muktar (North East), Sada Soli (North West), Iduma Igariwey (South East), Shehu Rijau, Wole Oke, Akara Hi Amadi, Patrick Umoh, Isa Anka.