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.
This was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr Yahaya Danzaria.
During the session, Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila is expected to deliver his valedictory speech while principal officers of the House will present goodwill messages, the statement said.
Gbajabiamila, who was elected for a sixth consecutive term in the February/March general elections, recently accepted an appointment from President Bola Tinubu as his Chief of Staff.
The inauguration of the 10th assembly will also feature contributions and goodwill messages by members, former presiding officers of the House, and former Clerks to the National Assembly.
He said during the session, members of the 9th House would be presented with their certificates of membership by the Speaker of the House.
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.
Dr Yahaya Danzaria Esq.
Clerk, House of Representatives