Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has sworn in four newly elected senators.
This follows the lawmakers’ victories in the recent by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
They are Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party, representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District; Envulu Anza of the All Progressives Congress, representing Nasarawa North; Ikeje Asogwu of the APC, representing Enugu North; and Dayo Faduyile of the APC, representing Ondo South.
Their inauguration followed the by-elections held last Saturday 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 emerged as senator for Nasarawa North after the death of Godiya Akwashiki. Asogwu succeeded the late Okechukwu Ezea, while Faduyile filled the vacancy created by the appointment of former senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
INEC presented certificates of return to the new senators on Tuesday.
The Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office to the four lawmakers during plenary.
Welcoming the senators to the Red Chamber, Akpabio congratulated them on their election and urged them to prioritise national interest in the discharge of their legislative duties.
