Abuja, Nigeria
The House of Representatives’ ad-hoc committee on Rivers State oversight has invited the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd.), to appear before it.
His appearance is scheduled for Thursday for an interactive session.
Akin Rotimi (Jnr), spokesman of the house, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, inaugurated a 21-member ad-hoc committee, chaired by the leader of the lower chamber, Prof Julius Ihonvbere.
The committee was constituted following the resolution of the National Assembly approving the Presidential Proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State.
The lawmaker said the invitation was issued by the committee at its Wednesday’s inaugural meeting, following the formal inauguration of the Committee by the speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
According to him, the meeting provided a platform for committee members to deliberate on preliminary reports and developments emerging from Rivers State since the Sole Administrator assumed office.
“Pursuant to its constitutional mandate to exercise full legislative oversight under Section 11(4) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Committee resolved, among other matters, to invite Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd.), the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, to appear before it for a comprehensive interactive session.
“According to the Chairman of the Committee and House Leader, Hon. (Prof.) Julius Ihonvbere, OON: “This engagement is necessary to ascertain the true state of affairs in Rivers State and ensure that the House remains properly guided in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities in the public interest.
“The Sole Administrator is expected to appear before the Committee on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM, in Room 414, House of Representatives New Building, National Assembly Complex, Abuja,” he said.
The Reps spokesperson added that a letter of invitation has been sent to the sole administrator.
“A formal letter of invitation has been sent and acknowledged accordingly. This public announcement serves to reinforce transparency in the Committee’s proceedings.
“The Committee reiterates its commitment to fulfilling its duties with diligence, transparency, and strict adherence to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
