The House of Representatives will hold a valedictory session on Wednesday (tomorrow), ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday, June 13.
Dr Yahaya Danzaria, Clerk of the House of Representatives, made the announcement on Tuesday.
The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, is slated to deliver his valedictory speech during the session, while principal officials of the House will present goodwill messages, according to the announcement.
Gbajabiamila, who was elected for a sixth consecutive term in the February/March general elections, has accepted the position of Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.
Channels Television reported that the inauguration of the 10th assembly would also contain comments and goodwill messages by members, former presiding officers of the House, and former Clerks to the National Assembly.
He stated that the Speaker of the House would present certificates of membership to members of the 9th House during the session.
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
Venue: HOR Chambers
Programme of Event:
Opening Prayers
National Anthem
Rt. Hon. Speaker’s Speech
Goodwill Messages By The Principal Officers
Contributions By Members
Goodwill Message By any Former Presiding Officer-
Goodwill Message By any Former Clerk To The
National Assembly
Presentation of Certificates of Membership From
2019 – 2023 By the Rt. Hon. Speaker
National Anthem
Closing Prayers
Photo Session
Refreshment
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
