Chief of Staff to the Speaker, House of Representatives
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The Chief of Staff to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria is a key administrative position responsible for assisting the Speaker of the House of Representatives in managing administrative affairs, coordinating activities, and facilitating communication within the office and with Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government.
| Chief of Staff to the Speaker | |
|---|---|
| |
Incumbent since 17 October 2023Jake Dan-Azumi | |
| House of Representatives (Nigeria) | |
| Appointer | Tajudeen Abbas |
Role and responsibilities
The Chief of Staff holds a pivotal role in the Speaker's office and is responsible for the following:
- Administration: Overseeing the administrative functions of the Speaker's office, including managing schedules, appointments, and communications.
- Policy Coordination: Advising the Speaker on legislative matters, policy initiatives, and political strategies.
- Staff Management: Supervising and coordinating the activities of staff and legislative aides working in the Speaker's office.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Facilitating communication and collaboration between the Speaker's office and other governmental departments or agencies, officials, and stakeholders.
- Representation: Acting as a representative of the Speaker when necessary, attending meetings, and engaging with stakeholders on behalf of the Speaker.
List
| No | Name | Term of Office | Speaker(s) served under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | End | |||
| 1 | Amb. Haruna Ginsau[1] | 23 July 1999 | 3 June 2003 | Ghali Umar Na’Abba |
| 2 | Sen. Abubakar Sadiq YarAdua[2] | 3 June 2003 | 6 June 2007 | Aminu Bello Masari |
| 3 | Hon. Lanre Abraham Laoshe | 6 June 2007 | 30 October 2007 | Patricia Etteh |
| 4 | Col. MS Mohammed (rtd) | 1 November 2007 | 31 July 2008 | Dimeji Bankole |
| 5 | Maurice Ekpenyong[citation needed] | 01 August 2008 | 6 June 2011 | |
| 6 | Hon. Sada Soli Jibia[3] | 6 June 2011 | 29 May 2015 | Aminu Tambuwal |
| 7 | Hon. Jerry Manwe[4][5] | 9 June 2015 | 9 June 2019 | Yakubu Dogara |
| 8 | Hon. Sanusi Garba Rikiji[6][7][8][9] | 11 June 2019 | 24 March 2022 | Femi Gbajabiamila |
| 9 | Olanrewaju Smart[10][9][11][12] | 12 September 2022 | 11 June 2023 | |
| 10 | 13 June 2023 | 16 October 2023 | Abbas Tajudeen | |
| 11 | Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi[11][12] | 17 October 2023 | Present | |
See also
References
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