Speaker House of Reps appoints new special assistant

By Samantha Allen

Published: November 17, 2021 | 7:12 PM GMT

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep.

Femi Gbajabiamila, has approved the appointment of a former lawmaker, Hon.

Adedapo Lam-Adesina, as his Special Assistant, political matters (southwest).

Hon.

Lam-Adesina replaces Hon.

Ayodeji Joseph, a former lawmaker, who served the Speaker in the same capacity until his recent appointment as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC).

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Adedapo Lam-Adesina served as a member of the 8th House of Representatives representing Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency of Oyo State and former Commissioner for Youths and Sport in Oyo state.

He has been a close ally of the Speaker since the 2015 speakership contest in the House.

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Speaker House of Reps appoints new special assistant

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.