Gbajabiamila makes new appointments and appoints a new director of cabinet, deputy
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has appointed Olanrewaju Smart as his new chief of staff.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Lanre Lassi, spokesperson for Mr. Gbajabiamila.
Mr. Smart, who until his appointment was deputy chief of staff, replaced Raji Rikiji, who resigned to contest the APC primaries in accordance with electoral law.
Mr. Rikiji is the APC candidate for Gusau Federal Constituency of Zamfara State for the 2023 elections.
According to the statement, Mr. Gbajabiamila has also appointed Olufunmi Badmus as Deputy Chief of Staff.
Other appointments made by the President include Abdulrauf Modibbo Special Assistant-North East Policy; Lamir Ibrahim, Special Assistant, Executive Relations, Kenneth Uzoigwe, Special Assistant - Political Southeast; and Bisi Irinoye - Special Assistant - Legislative Affairs.
Also named are Ibrahim Ladega, Special Assistant Political South West; Jamila Mu'azu, Senior Legislative Assistant I; Obiageli Onu, Senior Legislative Assistant I; I and Kunle Bello Senior Legislative Assistant III.
“The appointments were made following the resignation of those appointed to elective positions in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022,” the statement said.
Mr. Gbajabiamila urged the new political figures to carry out their duties in accordance with the revised schedule of duties for the office of the President and to fully commit to implementing the revised legislative program of the Ninth House of Representatives.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES
Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government.
For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour.
By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.
Donate
[embedded content]TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT: Call Willie - +2348098788999
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has appointed Olanrewaju Smart as his new chief of staff.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by Lanre Lassi, spokesperson for Mr. Gbajabiamila.
Mr. Smart, who until his appointment was deputy chief of staff, replaced Raji Rikiji, who resigned to contest the APC primaries in accordance with electoral law.
Mr. Rikiji is the APC candidate for Gusau Federal Constituency of Zamfara State for the 2023 elections.
According to the statement, Mr. Gbajabiamila has also appointed Olufunmi Badmus as Deputy Chief of Staff.
Other appointments made by the President include Abdulrauf Modibbo Special Assistant-North East Policy; Lamir Ibrahim, Special Assistant, Executive Relations, Kenneth Uzoigwe, Special Assistant - Political Southeast; and Bisi Irinoye - Special Assistant - Legislative Affairs.
Also named are Ibrahim Ladega, Special Assistant Political South West; Jamila Mu'azu, Senior Legislative Assistant I; Obiageli Onu, Senior Legislative Assistant I; I and Kunle Bello Senior Legislative Assistant III.
“The appointments were made following the resignation of those appointed to elective positions in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022,” the statement said.
Mr. Gbajabiamila urged the new political figures to carry out their duties in accordance with the revised schedule of duties for the office of the President and to fully commit to implementing the revised legislative program of the Ninth House of Representatives.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES
Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government.
For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour.
By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.
Donate
[embedded content]TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT: Call Willie - +2348098788999
What's Your Reaction?
