Senate President Godswill Akpabio, swore in four newly elected senators on Wednesday after they won recent by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Olaka Nwogu of the People’s Democratic Party represents the Rivers South-East Senatorial District; Envulu Anza of the All Progressives Congress represents Nasarawa North; Ikeje Asogwu of the APC represents Enugu North; and Dayo Faduyile of the APC represents Ondo South.
Their inauguration followed last Saturday’s by-elections to fill vacancies in the four senatorial districts.
The Rivers South-East seat became vacant following the death of former senator Barinada Mpigi, while Anza was elected senator for Nasarawa North following the death of Godiya Akwashiki.
Asogwu succeeded the late Okechukwu Ezea, and Faduyile filled the position left by former Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s nomination as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
Chronicle NG reports that INEC presented Certificates of Return to the new senators on Tuesday.
The Clerk of the Senate Emmanuel Odo,, administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Oath of Office to the four lawmakers during plenary.
Akpabio welcomed the senators to the Red Chamber, congratulating them on their election and urging them to prioritize national interests in carrying out their legislative duties.
He referred to the Senate as “a family of the most elite club in the world” and reminded the lawmakers that they now represent the Federal Republic of Nigeria, not their respective political parties.
The Senate President also advised them to become acquainted with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Senate Standing Orders, as amended in 2023, so that they can effectively carry out their responsibilities.
Among those present at the swearing-in ceremony were Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the state attorney general and commissioner for justice, Kayode Ajulo.
