By Christiana Ekpa
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, has approved the appointment of Jake Dan-Azumi, a Professor, as his Chief of Staff to replace Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart, who occupied the position in an acting capacity.
Mr Olanrewaju-Smart was the Chief of styaff to former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, who is now the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.
The speaker made the announcement in a press statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, yesterday.
According to the statement, Mr Olanrewaju-Smart is taking another appointment though it did not specify the appointment.
“Until his appointment, Prof. Dan-Azumi was the Technical Assistant to the Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), National Assembly.
“Jake Dan-Azumi is a professor of Political Science and Development Studies. He has extensive experience in development work focusing on democratic governance and public policy, parliamentary institutional strengthening, research, peace and security.”
