By: Korede Teriba
The Nnamdi Azikwe Hall Legislative Council, during an ordinary session that held on the 3rd of February, 2024 has appointed a new clerk, Hon. Sodiq Adedayo to replace Hon. Joshua Owolabi.
You would recall that Owolabi was was suspended and fined for his absence in the last sitting of the House, amidst other allegations of negligence of duties levied against him.
Speaking with Zikpress, the newly appointed speaker clerk, Adedayo expressed his gratitude on his appointment.
"I feel good because this shows that my fellow Honourable members have a belief in me that I can be a good Clerk to the house and they know that I can handle the affairs of the house."
The new clerk further gave his words to perform his duties diligently.
"We already have a laid out rule of the house; the duties of Clerk. So, it's just to follow my duties as written in the constitution."
