The Senate on Tuesday constituted a 12-member ad hoc committee to investigate railway projects executed under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration through Chinese loans
The committee was mandated to examine how the loans were obtained, determine if substandard materials were used, and evaluate the overall implementation of the projects across the country.
The development followed a motion sponsored by Ede Dafinone (APC, Delta Central), who raised concerns over frequent technical breakdowns on the Warri–Itakpe standard gauge rail line.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced that Adams Oshiomhole, the Edo North Senatorial District senator, would chair the committee.
Other members of the committee are Babangida Husaaini (PDP, Jigawa North-west), Eyinaya Abaribe (APGA, Abia South), Adamu Aliero (APC, Kebbi Central), Wasiu Eshinlokun (APC, Lagos East), Osita Ngwu (PDP, Enugu West, and Orji Kalu (
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