The final plenary of the parliament, conducted on Wednesday, was adjourned sine die (indefinitely), marking the end of the 9th House of Representatives.
Wednesday was the final meeting of the House, which was presided over by outgoing Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila.
About three and a half hours of the session were devoted by House leaders and members to reminiscing about significant occasions that had been witnessed in the chamber over the previous four years.
There were several former House presiding and principal officials present, including Ghali Na’Abba, Patricia Etteh, Babangida Ngoroje, and Mulikat Akande-Adeola..
Etteh spoke on behalf of the ex-lawmakers, after which Gbajabiamila presented 9th House membership certificates to members, starting with the Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase.
The Speaker noted that it was the first time in the history of the National Assembly that certificates would be issued to outgoing members.
Then, the principal officers took photographs with Gbajabiamila.
At the close of the session, Gbajabiamila asked the Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, to move a motion for the House to adjourn sine die. It was seconded by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu.
Gbajabiamila put the motion to voice vote, which the lawmakers unanimously adopted.
The 10th National Assembly is billed for inauguration on Tuesday.
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