The coalition of Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora has endorsed Hon. Chinedu Ogah for the position of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 10th national assembly.

The professionals comprise of Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Australia, China, India, Austria, Mexico, Ghana, Egypt and South Africa.

The professionals also include those who live in Turkey, France, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Iceland, New Zealand, Morocco, Indonesia, Kenya, Zambia, and Colombia.

In a communique signed after its meeting held on 17th April 2023 and signed by its Chairman Dr George Monday, Secretary Dr Joy Ogbugo and other members, the professionals said that Ogah was fitting for the position.

The professional said that they have reviewed the political situation in the country and found the need to allot the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives to the South East in the spirit of national unity, equity, justice, integration and multi- ethnic diversity.

"We have examined the competence, characters, trustworthiness, capabilities, experience, expertise, and honesty of all National Assembly members elected from the south east zone and discovered that Ogah, representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency is the most competent.

"He has both academic and leadership qualities to lead the incoming House of Representative as the deputy speaker and should be given opportunity.

"Ogah has remained one of the most influential supporters of All.Progresives Congress (APC) government in the south east and has demonstrated leadership in both private and public sectors.

"He has acquired extensive legislative experience through participation in various international legislative leadership training programmes across the world," the communique read.

The professionals continued that Ogah has the international connection to drive Nigerian professionals in the Diaspora.

"This will also extend to other foreign economic development experts into coming to invest in Nigeria in support for Nigerian socio-economic development.

"Therefore based on competence, outstanding pedigree,and leadership qualities of Ogah, we hereby strongly recommend him for election into the office of the deputy speaker in the incoming national assembly,"

The professionals also congratulated the President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Alhaji Kashim Shettima and the APC for their splendid victory in the just concluded 2023 general elections.

To think that I’m just getting to hear his name for the first time..

Goodluck to him..

Yes, we will give Igbos the Speaker of House of Reps, and Senate President to Godswill AKpabio. That's the best we can do for Igbos. You cannot work in UBA and go to GTB to ask for salary