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Full List of All Nigeria National Assembly Speakers
The speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria holds a significant position in the country’s legislative assembly and presidential succession.
The House of Representatives has a vital leader, the speaker, elected by its members. The speaker is the third in line for the Nigerian presidency, after the Vice President and the President of the Senate. Currently, Abbas Tajudden serves as the House Speaker since June 13, 2023.
The speaker is elected indirectly by the House of Representatives, ensuring capable leadership.
If both the President and Vice President are unable to fulfill their duties, the Speaker of the House takes over, showcasing the structured line of succession in Nigerian governance.
In this article we’ll give you the list of all Nigeria National Assembly Speakers, just follow suit.
| Rank | Names | Resumed Office | Left Office | Political Party |
| 1 | Sir Frederic Metcalfe | 12 January 1955 | January 1959 | None |
| 2 | Jaja Wachuku | January 1959 | 1 October 1960 | National Council of Nigeria and Cameroon |
| 3 | Ibrahim Jalo Waziri | 1 October 1960 | 15 January 1966 | Northern People’s Congress |
| 4 | Edwin Ume-Ezeoke | 1 October 1979 | 1 October 1983 | National Party of Nigeria |
| 5 | Benjamin Chaha | 1 October 1983 | 31 December 1983 | National Party of Nigeria |
| 6 | Salisu Buhari | 3 June 1999 | 23 July 1999 | People’s Democratic Party |
| 7 | Ghali Umar Na’Abba | 23 July 1999 | 3 June 2003 | People’s Democratic Party |
| 8 | Aminu Bello Masari | 3 June 2003 | 6 June 2007 | People’s Democratic Party |
| 9 | Patricia Etteh | 6 June 2007 | 30 October 2007 | People’s Democratic Party |
| 10 | Dimeji Bankole | 1 November 2007 | 6 June 2011 | People’s Democratic Party |
| 11 | Aminu Tambuwal | 6 June 2011 | 29 May 2015 | People’s Democratic Party |
| 12 | Yakubu Dogara | 9 June 2015 | 9 June 2019 | All Progressives Congress |
| 13 | Femi Gbajabiamila | 12 June 2019 | 11 June 2023 | All Progressives Congress |
| 14 | Abbas Tajudden | 13 June 2023 | Incumbent | All Progressives Congress |
Conclusion
In conclusion, the speaker of the House of Representatives plays a crucial role in Nigeria’s governance, serving as the presiding officer elected by its members and ranking third in the line of presidential succession.
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