Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL).
Additionally, Dapo Oyewole, President Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on International Cooperation, was elected Secretary-General of CoSPAL.
The elections took place during CoSPAL’s 2nd General Assembly in Accra, Ghana, where Ghana’s Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Bagbin, was also re-elected as Chairman.
The event brought together over 100 participants, including legislative leaders from across Africa, underscoring CoSPAL’s commitment to strengthening legislative collaboration on the continent.
Representing Nigeria’s Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, advocated for Nigeria to hold two of the five CoSPAL positions designated for West Africa.
Kalu further proposed constitutional amendments, including a periodic review of the Secretariat’s performance, an appeals process, and clearer guidelines on membership termination.
The General Assembly accepted these proposals, reflecting CoSPAL’s dedication to transparent governance and accountability.
The newly elected officials are set to be inaugurated as soon as the assembly concludes.
