Apparently determined to get it right this time, House of Representatives Speaker, Tajuddeen Abbas, PhD, has appointed more hands to beef up the Joint Senate/House Committee investigating economic sabotage within the petroleum industry.
Akin Rotimi Jr., House of Representatives Spokesman made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Leading the pack of new additions is Hon. Prof. Julius Inhovbere (Co-Chairman/House Leader).
The other members include; Hon. Iduma Ighariwey, Hon. Gboyega N. Isiaka Hon. Sada Soli, Hon. Fatima Talba, Hon. Tunji Raheem, Hon. Patrick Umoh, PhD.
In the statement it was added:
“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 harmonized and efficient investigation.
“The Committee is expected to commence its duties immediately, with a clear mandate to ensure accountability and transparency in the sector,”.