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.
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 NoNameTerm of OfficeSpeaker(s) served under Start End 1 Amb. Haruna Ginsau 23 July 1999 3 June 2003 Ghali Umar Na’Abba 2 Sen. Abubakar Sadiq YarAdua 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 01 August 2008 6 June 2011 6 Hon. Sada Soli Jibia 6 June 2011 29 May 2015 Aminu Tambuwal 7 Hon. Jerry Manwe 9 June 2015 9 June 2019 Yakubu Dogara 8 Hon. Sanusi Garba Rikiji 11 June 2019 24 March 2022 Femi Gbajabiamila 9 Olanrewaju Smart 12 September 2022 11 June 2023 10 13 June 2023 16 October 2023 Abbas Tajudeen 11 Prof. Jake Dan-Azumi 17 October 2023 Present
See also Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria House of Representatives (Nigeria)
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