In furtherance of its commitment to transparency, economic accountability, and national resource protection, the House of Representatives, on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, constituted two strategic Ad Hoc Committees to investigate critical aspects of Nigeria’s export operations, mineral exploitation, and financial compliance.
Outlined below are the newly constituted Ad Hoc Committees and their leadership:
– Ad Hoc Committee Investigating Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports and Non-Repatriation of Crude Oil Proceeds
Chairman: Rep. Seyi Sowunmi (LP, Lagos)
– Ad Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploitation, Security, and Anti-Money Laundering
Chairman: Rep. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem (APC, Kogi)
In a related development, the House on Thursday, October 30, 2025 also approved the restructuring of the Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control, which has now been renamed the Committee on Infectious Diseases, reflecting an expanded mandate to address a broader range of public health challenges.
Chairman: Rep. Godwin Amobi Ogah (LP, Abia)
Through these strategic interventions, the House demonstrates its unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s economic interests, promoting transparency in the extractive industries, and ensuring that every export transaction and public health policy contributes meaningfully to sustainable national development.
