Senate Replaces Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with Bassey as Diaspora Committee Chair
The Nigerian Senate has made a significant change to its committee leadership, replacing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Senator Aniekan Bassey has been named as her replacement, and he will now oversee the committee’s work on diaspora affairs and civil society engagement.
This development comes after Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s chairmanship of the committee had been in limbo following her recent suspension.
Notably, she was previously removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content in a minor reshuffle earlier in February and was reassigned to the Diaspora and NGOs Committee.
The reason behind Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s replacement has not been officially stated. However, it is believed to be connected to the unresolved status of her suspension.
A Federal High Court ruling by Justice Binta Nyako had ordered her reinstatement and directed her to apologize to the Senate over her conduct. Despite this, the Senate maintains that it has yet to receive a certified true copy of the court’s judgment.
With Senator Bassey at the helm, the committee is expected to continue its work in promoting diaspora affairs and civil society engagement. The impact of this change in leadership remains to be seen, but it is clear that the Senate is taking steps to reorganize its committee structure. #Senate Replaces Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan with Bassey as Diaspora Committee Chair#
