Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly slated for next Tuesday, June 13, the House of Representatives will hold a valedictory session on Wednesday (tomorrow).

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.

It was reported that 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.

Below is the full statement:

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:

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 (Channels)

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