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Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila is currently making his final statement as the Speaker of the House.
Mr. Gbajabiamila is giving the speech during the 9th House's current farewell meeting.
Patricia Etteh and Ghali Na'Abbas, a former speaker, are present for the final session.
In his remarks, Mr. Gbajabiamila praised the parliamentarians for their work over the previous four years, which included the passage of crucial laws including the Electoral Act and the Public Interest Amendment.
He expressed worries about the 9th House's inability to enact various bills relating to women that the House rejected in 2022.
Mr. Gbajabiamila asked the incoming administration to take on the responsibility of advancing gender measures in the House.
Recall that Gbajabiamila will serve as President Bola Tinubu's chief of staff after being chosen for the position.
On Tuesday, the new Assembly will be officially sworn in.
