The House Committee on Selection of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), National Headquarters, Abuja, has announced the appointment of Chairmen for various standing committees to ensure the smooth coordination and execution of the Assembly’s legislative and programmatic functions.
Speaking during the announcement, the National Speaker of YAN, Rt. Hon. Famuyibo Oluwasegun, emphasized the need for diligence, innovation, and accountability in carrying out their respective mandates. He charged the newly appointed Chairmen to be proactive and effective, stressing that the success of the Assembly’s mission depends largely on their commitment and performance.
List of Appointed Committee Chairmen:
1. Rt. Hon. Famuyibo Oluwasegun – Ekiti State – Chairman, Committee on Selection
2. Amb. Umaru Bala Babayaro – Kaduna State – Chairman, Committee on Constitution, Election and Inauguration
3. Amb. Sadiq Abubakar – Borno State – Chairman, Committee on Welfare
4. Amb. Charles Ezemiekwe – Anambra State – Chairman, Committee on House Integration
5. Amb. Jennifer Ornguga – Benue State – Chairman, Committee on Gender
6. Amb. Raymond Syvanus – Cross River State – Chairman, Committee on Petition, Protocol, Human Rights and Due Process
7. Adams Kesuwo – Plateau State – Chairman, Committee on Conflict Resolution
8. Amb. Saidu Muhammad – Adamawa State – Chairman, Committee on Education
9. Amb. Baba Yahaya – FCT – Chairman, Committee on Public Affairs
10. Amb. Chidubem Ugwere – Enugu State – Chairman, Committee on Establishment
11. Amb. Mustapha Hassan Obaje – Kogi State – Chairman, Committee on Power
12. Amb. Ovye Waki Abimiku – Nasarawa State – Chairman, Committee on Employment and Empowerment
13. Amb. Usman Saidu – Kano State – Chairman, Committee on Programs
14. Amb. Abubakar Bature – Katsina State – Chairman, Committee on Special Duties
15. Amb. Mahmud A. Lawal – Zamfara State – Chairman, Committee on Security
16. Amb. A.O Ahmed – Kwara State – Chairman, Committee on Youth
17. Amb. Yahaya Manga – Chairman, Committee on Art, Tourism and Culture
18. Amb. Akande Daniel – Osun State – Chairman, Committee on Communications
19. Amb. Efetobo Omuko – Delta State – Chairman, Committee on Lands and Housing
20. Amb. Sotoye Ekine – Chairman, House Committee on Mineral Resources
21. Amb. Abubakar Yarima – Yobe State – Chairman, Committee on North East Development Commission
22. Amb. Yasir Bello – Kebbi State – Chairman, Committee on Northwest Development Commission
23. Amb. Usman Usman – Jigawa State – Chairman, Committee on Agriculture
24. Amb. Hamza Abubakar – Sokoto State – Chairman, Committee on Religious Affairs
25. Amb. Aare Olubunmi Ekungba – Ogun State – Chairman, Committee on Political Affairs
26. Amb. Adewunmi Rufai – Oyo State – Chairman, Committee on Aviation
27. Amb. Author Jude Nonso – Enugu State – Chairman, Committee on Diaspora
28. Amb. Gbolahan Kotun – Lagos State – Chairman, Committee on Local Government Matters
29. Amb. Barkindo – Taraba State – Chairman, Committee on Anti-Corruption
30. Amb. Imo Imaha – Akwa Ibom State – Chairman, Committee on House Integration.
These appointments reflect the Assembly’s commitment to nationwide representation and sectoral coverage. The Speaker reaffirmed that all committees are expected to begin active operations immediately, aligned with the Assembly’s core agenda.