The House of Representatives expresses deep concern over alarming reports on the collapse of a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme known as “CBEX,” which has reportedly trapped funds belonging to thousands of Nigerians, with financial exposure estimated to exceed ₦1.3 trillion. The House extends heartfelt empathy to citizens currently facing distress and uncertainty due to their involvement in this elaborate scam.…
The Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, constituted by the House of Representatives following the Resolution of the National Assembly approving the Presidential Proclamation of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, held its inaugural meeting today at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The meeting, which followed the formal inauguration of the Committee by the Rt. Hon. Speaker of the…
– House Charges Administrator to Report Directly to National Assembly, Uphold Transparency and Accountability In line with its constitutional mandate, the House of Representatives has formally inaugurated a 21-member Ad-Hoc Committee to oversee governance in Rivers State. This action follows the declaration of a State of Emergency in the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and its subsequent ratification…
The House of Representatives will on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, inaugurate an Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State Oversight, in furtherance of its constitutional mandate and commitment to transparent governance. This follows the resolution of the National Assembly approving the Proclamation, with amendments, by His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
The AkinỌmỌAkin Constituency Office, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ikole and Oye LGAs, is pleased to announce the guest ministers for the Second Easter Family Life Thanksgiving Service, which will take place on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the D’Vand Event Centre, Ikole-Ekiti. This year’s service, themed “Rebuilding Families, Renewing Nigeria – The…
In furtherance of his commitment to agricultural development and community welfare, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. has successfully completed a state-of-the-art greenhouse farm facility in Ipao-Ekiti. The project consists of four greenhouse units with a dedicated borehole to ensure a reliable water supply for optimal productivity. Additionally, a solar-powered borehole has been constructed in another part of the town, improving access…
Last week Thursday, I had the privilege of attending the Skoll World Forum side-event titled “Accelerating Systems-Change: Lessons from Nigeria” in Oxford, England. It was an insightful and inspiring session where I engaged in thought-provoking conversations around how funding models, policy interventions, and locally-led initiatives are driving systemic change in Nigeria. I was honoured to share the stage with an…
The House of Representatives is set to hold an Investigative Public Hearing into the alleged misuse of government interventions and agricultural funding by Departments, Agencies, Schemes, and Programmes operating outside the purview of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. This follows the adoption of a motion titled: “The Alleged Misuse of Government Interventions and Agricultural Funding by Departments, Agencies, Schemes and…
SAVE THE DATE I trust your week is off to a great start. You are warmly invited to note the date and plan to attend the 2nd Easter Family Life Thanksgiving Service, proudly hosted by the AkinỌmỌAkin Constituency Office in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (Ikole & Oye LGAs). Theme: Rebuilding Families, Renewing Nigeria – The Role of…
The House of Representatives commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for signing the Investment and Securities Bill 2025 into law, a transformative legislation that will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s capital market, enhance investor protection, and align our regulatory framework with global best practices. This landmark Act is the product of years of extensive legislative work, consultations, and stakeholder engagements, spanning the…
