House Of Reps To Hold Valedictory Session Wednesday

House of Representatives is set to hold a valedictory session on Wednesday (tomorrow).

Gatekeepers News reports that this coming ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly slated for next Tuesday, June 13.

The Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr Yahaya Danzaria, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila is expected to deliver his valedictory speech while principal officers of the House will present goodwill messages during the session.

Meanwhile, members of the 9th House would be presented with their certificates of membership by the Speaker of the House.

Last week, Gatekeepers News reported that Gbajabiamila, who was elected for a sixth consecutive term in the February/March general elections accepted an appointment from President Bola Tinubu as his Chief of Staff.

See the full statement below:

This is to inform all Honourable Members that the Valedictory Session for the 9th House of Representatives will hold as follows:

Wed 7th June, 2023

Time: 10:00am

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Venue: HOR Chambers

Programme of Event:

1. Opening Prayers
2. National Anthem
3. Rt. Hon. Speaker’s Speech
4. Goodwill Messages By The Principal Officers
5. Contributions By Members
6. Goodwill Message By any Former Presiding Officer-
7. Goodwill Message By any Former Clerk To The National Assembly
8. Presentation of Certificates of Membership From 2019 – 2023 By the Rt. Hon. Speaker
9. National Anthem
10. Closing Prayers
11. Photo Session
12. Refreshment
13. Departures

The event will have in attendance former Presiding Officers, Leadership and Clerks. It will equally be subject to live coverage by NTA and Channels TV stations.

Dr Yahaya Danzaria Esq.

Clerk, House of Representatives