Akpabio swears in four new senators after by-elections

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday administered the oath of office to four newly elected senators. Their inauguration follows victories in recent by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission to fill senatorial seats vacated due to death or appointment.

The newly sworn-in lawmakers include Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party for Rivers South-East, Envulu Anza of the All Progressives Congress for Nasarawa North, Ikeje Asogwu of the APC for Enugu North, and Dayo Faduyile of the APC for Ondo South. The vacancies arose from the deaths of Senators Barinada Mpigi, Godiya Akwashiki, and Okechukwu Ezea, and the appointment of former Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

During the plenary session, the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, led the oath-taking. Senate President Akpabio congratulated the new senators, welcoming them to the "family of the most elite club in the world." He emphasized that their primary duty is to represent the Federal Republic of Nigeria, transcending party affiliations. Akpabio also advised them to thoroughly understand the 1999 Constitution and the Senate Standing Orders to effectively discharge their legislative responsibilities. Dignitaries present included Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the state's Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo.

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a family of the most elite club in the world