The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila says he is leaving office as Speaker of the House of Representatives, with his hope unbroken and the enthusiasm to serve Nigerians.
Gbajabiamila stated this in his farewell speech during the valedictory session of the Ninth House of Representatives on Wednesday.
The Speaker also restated his commitment to public service ahead of assuming duties as the Chief of Staff on June 14.
In his words, “As you are all aware, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has nominated me to continue serving the people of Nigeria as Chief of Staff in the Presidency.”
The Speaker said he was “humbled by this new call to duty,” adding that he “came to this honourable house 20 years ago filled with hope for our nation’s future.
“I leave this office today with hope unbroken and my enthusiasm to serve remains undiminished,” he added.
Gbajabiamila noted that his long-held belief was that the ultimate end of all political and governance efforts must be to achieve measurable improvements in the lives of the people on whose behalf office is held.
He said, “The fundamental belief in the responsibility of the government to be a force for good had been his guiding light.
“It will continue to be so in my new endeavour,” he continued. “I humbly ask for your prayers and support in this new chapter.
“I assure you that in this new role, I will work to ensure a cordial and productive relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government, whilst respecting the independence and prerogatives of the legislature.”
