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Enone lawmaker, Francis Ottah Agbo appointed Chairman, House Standing Committee on Drugs and Narcotics

The lawmaker representing Ado, Okpowku and Ogbadibo Federal constituency, Francis Ottah Agbo, has been appointed as the Chairman, House Standing Committee on Drugs and Narcotics.

This was announced few minutes ago on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.

This is also in addition to his position as the Spokesman for the Minority Caucus of the House.

The Speaker also appointed Hon. Agbo as member of the following standing committees of the House:

1. Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
2. Nigerian Navy
3. Industry
4. Agriculture Colleges & Institutions
5. Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
6. FCT Area Council and Ancillary Matters
7. Civil Societies and Development Partners.

Hon. Agbo was also named a member of the House Adhoc Committee on Recruitment.

This is the first time any lawmaker of Benue state extraction is reaching this feat at the lower chambers.

Ben Idah

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