The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has elected the Speaker, Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasir Yahaya-Daura as new Deputy Chairman, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the assembly, Malam Aminu Magaji has confirmed, Sunday.
The emergence of Hon Nasir was sequel to the consensus reached by the aspirants to step down in favour of Yahaya-Daura in view of his outstanding leadership qualities.
He said the Katsina Speaker was also chosen for his vast experiences, commitment and consistency in moving the Nigerian legislature forward.
The election which took place in Abuja also saw the emergence of the Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, as Chairman of the Conference.
“The Chairman, his deputy and other executive members immediatly took oath of office after the election,” he said.
Ogundoyin had emerged the Chairman of the Conference following the withdrawal of the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Taiwo Oluomo.
The Constitution of the Conference stipulates a two-year tenure of office for its elected officials to be rotated between the northern and the southern part of the country.
