The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has made new appointments in his office following the resignation of some of his political appointees seeking elective offices in the 2023 general elections.
The Speaker through an official correspondence to the Clerk of the National Assembly, NASS/SPK/ADM/VOL.I/524, confirmed the appointment of the new Chief of Staff.
Mr. Olanrewaju Smart Wasiu, the former deputy chief of staff has now been appointed as the substantive chief of staff.
The Speaker stated in the letter that, “I have the pleasure to forward the name of Mr. Olanrewaju Smart Wasiu for appointment as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives for your information and necessary documentation.
“Until his appointment, Mr. Olanrewaju-Smart was the Deputy Chief of Staff and had performed his duties admirably.
“The position became vacant following the resignation of Hon. Sanusi Garba Rikiji to seek elective office in line with the Electoral Act 2022.”
The Speaker advised the new political appointees to discharge their duties in compliance with the revised Schedule of Duties in the Office of the Speaker and utmost commitment to the implementation of the Revised Legislative Agenda of the Ninth House of Representatives.
Other appointees are, Olufunmi Badmus, formerly Special Adviser, Special Duties who is now the Deputy Chief of Staff.
Also, Abdulrauf Modibo has been appointed Special Assistant Political (North East); and Lamir Umar Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Executive Relations).
Others are, Chief Kenneth Uzoigwe S.A Political (South East), Bisi Irinoye S.A (Legislative Matters), Ibrahim Ladega S.A Political (South West), Jamila Muazu, Senior Legislative Assistant, Obiageli Oni SLA II, and Kunle Bello, SLA III.
The Appointments take immediate effect.
