The House of Representatives has summoned the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) to appear and answer some questions related to infrastructure.
In a press release signed by the Senior Legislative Aide to the Speaker/Head, Media of the house, Chooks Oko FNGE, on Thursday, the committee of Environment of the house reaffirmed commitment to ensuring the well living of Nigerians.
Oko explained that the summon is important to have the council explain a lot of infractions in the environment sector that have affected Nigerians.
The house summoned the committee to appear before it on 8th June, 2025, in Abuja.
The statement read; “The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has summoned the Environmental Council of Nigeria (EHCON) to appear before it Tuesday, July 8, to answer questions on some environmental infractions and their response to it.
“Stating that the invitation is within the purview of the Committee’s oversight functions, Mike Etaba, Chairman of the Committe, restated the resolve of the House to ensure the safety and comfort of Nigerians at all times.
“For us, the smooth living of Nigerians is job one. We must ensure their safety, well-being, and comfort always. They have been a lot of infractions in the environment sector that demand urgent explanations. We expect the council to have answers.”
