The Senate on Tuesday unveiled a major reshuffle of key standing committees, following a reconstitution directed by the Selection Committee chaired by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
A prominent change saw Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC, Kebbi North) appointed as Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence. Abdullahi previously chaired the Committee on National Planning, a position he now vacates.
The Committee on Livestock and Animal Husbandry also received new leadership, with Senator Shehu Buba (APC, Bauchi South) named chairman. Buba had served until last week as chairman of the National Security and Intelligence Committee, making way for his redeployment.
In a corresponding move, Senator Mustafa Musa (APC, Yobe East) has been appointed as Chairman of the National Planning Committee, succeeding Abdullahi.
Additionally, the Senate announced changes in the leadership of the Air Force Committee, with Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu State), the Minority Whip, appointed as Acting Chairman. Ngwu previously served as the committee’s Deputy Chairman.
The reconstitution reflects the Senate leadership’s intent to realign committee leadership for greater efficiency and oversight across critical sectors.
