Who is the 9th Assembly Senate President in Nigeria?
9th Nigeria National Assembly
| 9th National Assembly | |
|---|---|
| Senate President | Sen. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan |
| Deputy Senate President | Sen. Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege. |
| Majority Leader | Sen. Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi |
| House of Representatives |
Who is the Senate President and Speaker of House of Representative in Nigeria?
National Assembly (Nigeria)
| National Assembly | |
|---|---|
| Leadership | |
| President of the Senate | Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan (APC) since 11 June 2019 |
| Speaker of the House | Femi Gbajabiamila (APC) since 11 June 2019 |
| Structure |
How many members are there in the House of Representatives in Nigeria?
The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of Nigeria’s bicameral National Assembly. The Senate is the upper chamber. The House of Representatives has 360 members who are elected in single-member constituencies using the plurality (or first-past-the-post) system. Members serve four-year terms.
Who was the Senate president during Obasanjo regime?
Evan Enwerem (29 October 1935 – 2 August 2007) was a Nigerian politician who served as President of the Nigerian Senate in 1999….
| Evan Enwerem | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 October 1935 Ikeduru, Imo State |
| Died | 2 August 2007 (aged 71) Abuja, Federal Capital Territory |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | APP, then PDP |
Who is the current Speaker of Nigeria House of Representative?
Femi Gbajabiamila, was elected Speaker of House of Representatives of Nigeria on June 12th, 2019.
How many senators do we have in Nigeria?
Senate of Nigeria
| Senate | |
|---|---|
| Structure | |
| Seats | 109 |
| Political groups | Majority (69) All Progressives Congress (69) Minority (39) People’s Democratic Party (39) Others (1) Young Progressives Party (1) |
| Length of term | 4 years |
What is the difference between the House of Representative and Senate?
Senators represent their entire states, but members of the House represent individual districts. The number of districts in each state is determined by a state’s population. Today, Congress consists of 100 senators (two from each state) and 435 voting members of the House of Representatives.
Who is the longest serving senator in Nigeria?
Nigeria’s longest serving senator, David Mark who was president of the 6th and 7th Assembly is from here. David Mark was first elected in 1999 and left at the end of his 5th term in the Senate in 2019 (after serving for 20 years).
Who is the current leader of the Senate?
Mitch McConnell
Chuck Schumer
United States Senate/Leaders
Who is the current minority leader of the Senate?
Majority and Minority Leaders
| Senator | Years | Minority Leader |
|---|---|---|
| Mitch McConnell (R-KY) | 14 | 2007-2015; 2021-present |
| Joseph T. Robinson (D-AR) | 13.5 | 1923-1933 |
| Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) | 12 | 1981-1987 |
| Alben W. Barkley (D-KY) | 12 | 1947-1949 |
Who is the presiding officer of the Nigerian Senate?
The President of the Nigerian Senate is the presiding officer of the Senate of Nigeria, elected by its membership. The Senate President is second in line for succession to the Nigerian presidency, after the Vice President of Nigeria.
Who is the Deputy President of the Senate?
The current Deputy President is Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege of the All Progressives Congress. The Deputy President presides over the Senate in the absence of the Senate President.
What makes up the National Assembly of Nigeria?
The National Assembly (NASS) is made up of both the Senate, which is the upper house of Nigeria’s legislature and the House of Representatives which is the lower chambers of the National Assembly of Nigeria.