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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
Jake Dan-Azumi
since 17 October 2023
House of Representatives (Nigeria)
AppointerTajudeen Abbas

Role and responsibilities

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Ginsau, Taskar Suleiman (2017-05-01). "TASKAR SULEIMAN GINSAU: HISTORY AND LIFE OF AMB. HARUNA GINSAU (BARADEN HADEJIA)". TASKAR SULEIMAN GINSAU. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  2. ^ "Former Speaker's group gives condition for return to PDP | Nigeria Content Online". Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  3. ^ Daily, Peoples (2023-03-20). "All eyes on incoming NASS leadership - Peoples Daily Newspaper". Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  4. ^ "Speaker Dogara appoints ex-PDP Rep as Chief of Staff". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  5. ^ Manwe, Jerry (15 June 2015). "Dogara Appoints Ex Rep Member as Chief of Staff".
  6. ^ Altine, Maiharaji (2022-03-23). "Gbajabiamila's CoS resigns, declares interest in Senate bye-election". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  7. ^ "Gbajabiamila makes fresh appointments, names new chief of staff, deputy". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  8. ^ Jannah, Chijioke (2019-06-12). "Gbajabiamila makes first appointment as Reps Speaker". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  9. ^ a b "Gbajabiamila elevates Smart Wasiu as chief of staff, reshuffles 9 other aides". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  10. ^ "Olanrewaju Smart appointed Chief of Staff to Gbajabiamila". Daily Trust. 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  11. ^ a b "Abbas Appoints Dan-Azumi As Chief of Staff". 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  12. ^ a b "Abbas appoints Prof Dan-Azumi as chief of staff". Daily Trust. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
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