Saraki reveal list of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of 65 standing committee

Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday unveiled the list of chairmen and vice chairmen of 65 standing committees. In an apparent move to further consolidate his grip on the Senate, Saraki might have walked through the labyrinthine intrigues plaguing the upper chamber of the national Assembly to come up with names which
received a minority opposition from former Senate President, David Mark.

Senate President Bukola Saraki listening to Alh Lai Mohammed
Saraki had earlier set up a total of five special committees including, Rules and Business with Senator Babjjide Omoworare as Chairman, Senate Services with Senator Ibrahim Gobir as Chairman, and Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions with Senator Samuel Anyanwu as Chairman.
The Public Accounts Committee has Senator Andy Uba as Chairman while Senator Shaaba Lafiagi heads the National Security and Intelligence Committee.
Given what is considered the volatile nature of leadership of the committees, a cautious Saraki had before unveiling the list, embarked on a subtle campaign, pleading with his colleagues to work together even as he warned that that the strength of their oversight functions will contribute immensely to the success of the present administration in the course of the next four years.