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Femi Gbajabiamila
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| Chief of Staff to the President | |
| Assumed office 14 June 2023 |
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| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Gambari |
| 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023 |
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| Deputy | Ahmed Idris Wase |
| Preceded by | Yakubu Dogara |
| Succeeded by | Tajudeen Abbas |
| House Majority Leader | |
| In office 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Ogor Okuweh |
| Succeeded by | Alhassan Doguwa |
| House Minority Leader | |
| In office 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Ahmed Salik |
| Succeeded by | Ogor Okuweh |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Lagos |
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| In office 3 June 2003 – 14 June 2023 |
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| Constituency | Surulere I |
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| Born | 25 June 1962 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress (2013–present) |
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Alliance for Democracy (before 2006) Action Congress of Nigeria (2006–2013) |
| Spouse | Salamatu Gbajabiamila |
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Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. He was born on June 25, 1962. Since 2023, he has served as the Chief of Staff for the President of Nigeria. Before this, he was the 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023.
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Who is Femi Gbajabiamila?
Olufemi "Femi" Hakeem Gbajabiamila was born in Lagos, Nigeria. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Lateef Gbajabiamila and Olufunke Gbajabiamila. He has become a very important person in Nigerian politics.
Early Life and School Days
Femi started his education at Mainland Preparatory School. He then went to Igbobi College in 1973 for his secondary education. Later, he studied at King William's College in the United Kingdom.
He attended the University of Lagos in Nigeria. In 1983, he earned a Bachelor of Law degree. He became a lawyer in Nigeria in 1984.
Starting His Law Career
After finishing his studies, Femi Gbajabiamila worked at a law firm called Bentley Edu & Co. in Lagos. Later, he started his own law firm, Femi Gbaja & Co.
He continued his law studies in the United States. He earned a Juris Doctor degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School in Georgia. He passed the bar exam there in 2001 and opened another law firm in Atlanta.
A Career in Politics
Femi Gbajabiamila began his political journey in 2003. He was elected to the House of Representatives of Nigeria. He represented the Surulere I area of Lagos State. He was re-elected six times in a row.
Serving in the House of Representatives
During his time in the House, Femi Gbajabiamila was very dedicated. He focused on issues important to his community and all of Nigeria. He was known for being a very smart and effective lawmaker.
He also spoke about lawmakers who change political parties often. He believed it could confuse voters. He thought voters sometimes choose candidates based on their party.
Leading the House
Femi Gbajabiamila held important leadership roles. He served as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives. This means he led the main opposition party in the House.
Later, he became the House Majority Leader. This role meant he led the party with the most seats. In 2019, he was elected as the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria. This is a very powerful position, like the head of the House. He won with many votes.
Becoming Chief of Staff
After serving for 20 years in the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila resigned. This happened on June 14, 2023. He took on a new role as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. This role means he helps the President manage daily activities and advises him.
Awards and Recognition
In October 2022, Femi Gbajabiamila received a special honor. President Muhammadu Buhari gave him the title of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR). This is a high national award in Nigeria.
