The
embattled Minister of Aviation, Princess Stella Oduah will appear before the
Senate committee on Aviation next Thursday to explain the incessant rate of air
crashes in the country.
The
minister was scheduled to appear before the senate in plenary a fortnight ago
but in a dramatic twist, the Senate rescinded its decision and she was referred
to the Committee on Aviation.
It
would be recalled that the minister and heads of Aviation parastatals were
issued sweeping summons by the Senate to explain the rate of crashes and near
crashes in the country after the crash of the Associated Airline carrying the
body of late Ondo governor Olusegun Agagu which claimed 16 lives.
In a
move seen by many as move to give the minister a soft landing, the Senate
rescinded its earlier decision for the minister and other heads of Aviation
parastatals to appear before the Upper House to explain the incidence of air
crashes in the country.
The
Senate earlier suspended its first scheduled meeting with Oduah due to the
absence of Senate President David Mark. The Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma
- Egba (SAN) had informed lawmakers that the Senate president had signified his
intention to “personally” preside over the Senate session with Oduah, a request
that was speedily granted by senators at the plenary presided over by Deputy
Senate President Ike Ekweremadu.
It will be recalled that the Senate Committee chairman on Aviation, Senator Hope
Uzodinma ( Imo PDP) also told the Senate Correspondents that the lawmakers had
nothing to hide that Oduah will appear before the committee.
Mark
was to lead the federal government delegation to the United Arab Emirates for
the finals of the FIFA Under - 17 World Cup between Nigeria and Mexico that
Thursday.
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Wasting of time,what do u want to hear again 4rm a criminal minister who suppose to be in Jail serving 3 years prison terms
ReplyDeleteJustice will only prevail if they can chose the juries from the public as it is done in civilized society. If our justice system is what it should be,these politicians are supposed to pay a heavier penalties than any other criminal.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the money she stole?
ReplyDeleteNaija for you. So they want to ask her about a case that is not criminal.
Only in Naija Nothing go happen.
GEJ 's addminstration , nah wa oh its so unfortunate.
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