In a renewed drive to strengthen accountability, transparency, and sectoral performance, the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, constituted a series of Ad Hoc Committees to investigate and evaluate critical national concerns. This development underscores Parliament’s proactive approach to addressing key issues affecting Nigerians while deepening legislative oversight and enhancing institutional efficiency.
The new Ad Hoc Committees span strategic sectors including development financing, energy, environment, public infrastructure, and national security, reflecting the House’s commitment to ensuring that public resources deliver tangible value for citizens.
Newly Constituted Ad Hoc Committees:
1. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Decommissioning and Abandonment Compliance (DAC) in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry
Chairman: Rep. Bassey Akiba (APC, Cross River)
2. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Operation, Funding, and Performance of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in Nigeria
Chairman: Rep. Mark Obetta (PDP, Enugu) | Deputy Chairman: Rep. Francis Waive (APC, Delta)
3. Ad Hoc Committee on the Preparedness for Single-Use Plastic Ban
Chairman: Rep. Terseer Ugbor (APC, Benue) | Deputy Chairman: Rep. Mohammed Saidu Bargaja
4. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allocation and Expenditure on the Electric Power Sector Reform Programme
Chairman: Rep. Ibrahim Al-Mustapha Aliyu (APC, Sokoto)
5. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate and Salvage the Situation of Federal Roads in and out of Calabar
Chairman: Rep. Abubakar Fulata (APC, Jigawa)
6. Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Rising Insecurity and Loss of Lives in the Federal Capital Territory Despite the CCTV Project
Chairman: Rep. Donald Ojogo (APC, Ondo) | Deputy Chairman: Rep. Amobi Godwin Ogah (LP, Abia)
Through these strategic interventions, the House reaffirms its commitment to protecting national interests, improving governance outcomes, and delivering results that strengthen public trust in democratic institutions.
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