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The Speaker of the House of Representatives is a prominent political figure who presides over the lower chamber of the National Assembly in Nigeria. The Senate President, on the other hand, presides over the upper chamber. The speaker is usually elected by members of the House. He plays a crucial role in the legislative process and the functioning of the government.
Now, in this article, we’ll be delving into the list of Nigerian personalities who have held this crucial position since 1960.
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Jaja Wachukwu is the first indigenous speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives from 1959 to 1960. He is popular for sleeping in a UN meeting after he was denied of expressing his dissatisfaction at a racial remark.
List of Speakers of the House of Representatives in Nigeria.
Below is the list including the speaker’s name and term.
| S/N | Speaker of House of Rep | Term/Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaja Wachukwu | 1959 – 1960 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Jalo Waziri | 1960 – 1966 |
| 3 | Edwin Ume-Ezeoke | 1979 – 1983 |
| 4 | Salisu Buhari | 1999 – 2000 |
| 5 | Ghali Umar Na’Abba | 2000 – 2003 |
| 6 | Aminu Bello Masari | 2003 – 2007 |
| 7 | Patricia Etteh | 2007 |
| 8 | Dimeji Bankole | 2007 – 2011 |
| 9 | Aminu Waziri Tambuwal | 2011 – 2015 |
| 10 | Hon. Yakubu Dogara | 2015 – 2019 |
| 11 | Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila | 2019 -2023 |
| 12 | Hon. Tajudeen Abbas | 2023 till date |
Frequently Asked Questions
Patricia Olubunmi Foluke Etteh is the female Nigerian to serve as the Speaker of the House of rep. She was 10th 10th speaker.
Sir Frederic Metcalfe of Great Britain is the first Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria under John Macpherson. He was replaced by the first indigenous speaker, Jaja Wachuku, in 1959.
Jaja Wachuckwu was the first native Nigerian to occupy the position in 1959.
The current speaker of the House of Rep is Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. He resumed office in June 2023.
Abdulbasit Toriola is an emerging voice in Nigerian cultural commentary and social analysis. From his corner in Lagos, he documents Nigerian history, current affairs, and explores the extraordinary journeys of Nigerians beating the odds. His works have been published on Africa Prime News and Opinion Nigeria. Connect with Abdulbasit on Twitter @blackboymusings for daily insights into Nigerian life and culture.
