The House of Representatives will hold a valedictory session on Wednesday (tomorrow) ahead of the inauguration slated from next Tuesday June 13, 2023.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives, Dr Yahaya Danzaria disclosed this in a press statement on Tuesday.
Danzaria stated that 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.
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.
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