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Senate Committee Shake-Up: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Replaced as Chairman of Diaspora and NGOs Committee

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Jul 9, 2025 — 1 min read

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced during plenary that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been removed as chairman of the senate committee on diaspora and NGOs, citing a need to redistribute vice chairmanship positions. She was replaced by Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District. The change takes effect immediately, with Akpabio hinting at broader reshuffling of committee positions. This move comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan's earlier removal as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content and her ongoing suspension over alleged gross misconduct.

Key Takeaways:

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was removed as chairman of the senate committee on diaspora and NGOs by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
She was replaced by Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District.
Akpoti-Uduaghan was previously removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content and is still serving a suspension over alleged gross misconduct.
A review of vice chairmanships is underway to ensure a more equitable distribution, with some changes expected to be made next week.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan has yet to resume her legislative duties despite a recent court ruling that voided her suspension.
She stated that she would return to plenary once she receives the Certified True Copy of the judgment, citing legal advice and respect for institutional process.
Akpoti-Uduaghan's removal from the diaspora and NGOs committee follows a broader reshuffle of committee positions, with Akpabio announcing changes to vice chairmanship positions.
The new chairman, Senator Bassey, will take effect from Thursday.

Statistics:

February 4, 2025: Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was appointed chair of the diaspora and NGOs Committee.
March: Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended over alleged gross misconduct.
Undated: Akpoti-Uduaghan remains suspended despite a recent court ruling voiding her suspension.

Sources:

Senate President Godswill Akpabio's announcement during plenary.
Interview with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday.

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