By Gift Chapi Odekina
The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila has elevated Mr Olanrewaju Smart Wasiu as his chief of staff.
Wasiu whose appointment was made known in a statement by Lanre Lasisi Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker hitherto occupied the seat of the Deputy chief of staff.
The appointments of Wasiu and 9 others were made following the resignation of political appointees seeking elective offices in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, of 2022.
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, “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 said.
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.
The other officials whose appointment takes immediate effect includes Olufunmi Badmus – special adviser special duties, Abdulrauf Modibbo -special assistant -political northeast, Lamir Umar Ibrahim -executive relations, chief Kenneth Uzoigwe -special assistant political south-east, Barr Bisi Irinoye -special assistant legislative matters, Ibrah Laldega -special assistant political south west, Jamila Muazu -senior legislative assistant 1, Obiageli Onu -senior legislative assistant 11, and Kunle Bello -senior legislative assistant 111.
