Why Jibrin Is Not Heading Any Committee – Gbajabiamila

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has revealed why the Director-General of his campaign for the speaker seat, Abdulmumin Jibrin is not heading a committee recently formed by the House.

Gbajabiamila who took to his Instagram page explained that the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency declined to head any committee.

This could be related to what happened during the 8th National Assembly where the issue of budget padding got him suspended.

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“Yesterday, we appointed the leadership of Standing Committees of the House. It is usually a very challenging task for selecting leaders among equals. But we did our best in record time as this is one of the earliest such appointments have been made since 1999. The House is now fully ready to perform its legislative duty.

“Let me clarify that Hon Abdulmumin Jibrin was not excluded from the leadership composition. He was involved in the composition process and declined to accept any committee leadership. Hon. Jibrin had, repeatedly, made clear his intention to leave the House. My persuasions and that of some other leaders convinced him, reluctantly, to stay a bit longer.”

He added that the Kano lawmaker who wants to pursue his professional ambition and face his private business wanted a fresh idea.

“He wants a fresh challenge and his preference will be to return to the university and pursue his professorial ambition, face his private business or serve in the executive arm of public service. I have no doubt, whatever he decides, he will be of immense value. He has had a meritorious career in the House over the last decade.”

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Reacting to the statement, Jibrin took to his social media page to laud the speaker for clarification on the issue.

He wrote: Yhank you Mr Speaker @femigbaja for the clarification and your kind words. On a lighter note, very soon I may be in the labour market. I will be a free agent. My CV is ready. Any offer?”

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