Speaker Abbas Names Chairmen Of 134 House of Representatives Standing Committees (Complete list)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives has officially revealed the members who will be chairing the 134 standing committees of the esteemed green chamber.

In a tradition upheld by the House, the announcement was made during Thursday’s plenary session, with Abbas announcing the appointed chairpersons and their deputies on the chamber floor.

The creation of these standing committees is in accordance with the House’s standing rules, which emphasize the vital role of oversight in monitoring the activities of government agencies.

By assigning dedicated committees to oversee various sectors, the House aims to ensure effective governance and accountability across the board.

Some of the members named to chair some of the committees are: James Faleke (Finance), Abubakar Bichi (Appropriation), Akin Alabu (Works), Muktar Betara (FCT), Benjamin Kalu (Constitutional Amendment), Bamidele Salam (Public Accounts) Ado Doguwa (Petroleum Upstream), Ikenga Ugochinyere (Petroleum Downstream), Leke Abejide (Customs) and Jimi Benson (Defence).

Others are Akin Rotimi (Media), Bob Solomon (Capital Market), Nicolas Mutu (Gas Resources) Olumide Osoba (Justice) Abdulmumini Jibrin (Foreign Affairs) Peter Akpatason (Communication) Victor Nwokolo (Power), Aminu Jaji – Ecological Funds, Nwachuku Ezeh (Banking) and Aminu Balele (Housing and Habitat).

Afterwards, the House adjourned plenary for six weeks.