- the reassignments are part of efforts to improve institutional responsiveness amid escalating national security concerns
- The session also featured major committee reshuffles aimed at strengthening legislative oversight on security matters
- Senate Minority Whip Osita Ngwu has been named acting chairman of the Air Force Committee
Nigeria’s Senate has approved the National Emergency Toll Service Bill for second reading, signalling progress toward establishing a unified three-digit, toll-free emergency hotline accessible nationwide.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the proposed law, sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, seeks to designate the Nigerian Communications Commission as the regulatory authority responsible for coordinating the service and enhancing emergency response efficiency.
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The session also featured major committee reshuffles aimed at strengthening legislative oversight on security matters.
Senator Yahaya Abdullahi now heads the committee on National Security and Intelligence, while Senator Shehu Buba moves to chair the committee on Livestock and Animal Husbandry.
In related changes, Senator Mustafa Musa has been assigned to lead the National Planning Committee, and Senate Minority Whip Osita Ngwu has been named acting chairman of the Air Force Committee.
Leadership explained that the reassignments are part of efforts to improve institutional responsiveness amid escalating national security concerns.
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