Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), representing Kogi Central, has been removed from her position as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

‎The decision to remove her was announced during plenary on Thursday. However, no official reason has been given for the change.

‎Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, is to replace senator Akpoti-Uduaghan.

‎DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS reports that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, was appointed chair of the Diaspora and NGOs Committee on February 4, 2025.

‎She had earlier been removed as Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Content.

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