Senator representing Plateau North, Barr. Dr. I. D. Gyang has been inaugurated alongside other Senators to serve in the Senate Adhoc Committee on the Legislative agenda for the ninth Senate.

The Senate President, His Excellency Sen. Ahmed Lawal inaugurated the Senate Committee on Tuesday on the floor of the red chamber.

This committee is charged with the responsibility of developing an effective and efficient Senate, in order to carry out its mandate of legislation, oversight and representation.
The committee is also expected to establish and maintain high ethical standards in the conduct of the Senate’s business.

The 13-member committee will be chaired by former governor of Kebbi State, Mohammed Adamu Aliero.

Members of the committee include Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano), Abdulfattah Buhari (APC, Oyo), Olubunmi Adetumbi (APC, Ekiti), Chimaronke Nnamani (PDP, Enugu), Uche Ekwunife (PDP, Anambra), Istifanus Gyang (PDP, Plateau) and Sadiq Suleiman Umar (APC, Kwara).
Others are Aishatu Ahmed Dahiru (APC, Adamawa), Dauda Haliru Jika (APC, Bauchi), Gershom Bassey (PDP, Cross River), Degi Eremienyo Biobaraku (APC, Bayelsa) and Ifeanyi Uba (YPP, Anambra).

The Senate President, Lawan said “The Legislative Agenda committee is very critical to give us guide, direction and purpose in the Senate.”

The committee will give us the agenda to ensure the numerous challenges facing Nigerians are addressed.

“Nigerians will like to have security and economy that will enhance growth, where there will be rule of law and justice.

“These and many more issues will be captured by this committee with the support of the House of Representatives.”

“You have a big task because you will help us determine our direction, you can reach out to members of the public and consult for advice that will help us address these issues,” the Senate President said.

While announcing the members, Sen. Lawan gave the committee two weeks to submit its report.

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Sen. I. D. Gyang Appointed as Member Senate Committee to Draft Legislative Agenda For 9th Senate