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W ith strike threat by Labour as an aftermath of petrol subsidy removal over,  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu  has turned his attention to a smooth takeoff of the 10th National Assembly. Nt Tinubu, which started around 7 pm at the State House, are Yusuf Gagdi (Pankshin/Kanke/Constituency), Sada Soli (Jibia /Kaita Constituency), Miriam Onuoha (Okigwe North Constituency); and Muktar Betara (Biu/Bayo/Shani/Kwayar Kusar Constituency). The President earlier met separately with Deputy Speaker Idris Wase. Today, President Tinubu will hold discussions with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors and National Working Committee (NWC) members to prepare for the election of presiding officers, the first task after the inauguration. Tomorrow, the President will meet with elected members of the APC National Assembly. Yesterday, the President took a significant step towards unifying the APC National Assembly members-elect by bringing together contestants for the post of Speaker who are challenging the

Yesterday, the National Assembly granted President Bola Tinubu's plea to designate 20 Special Advisers. During the plenary, Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Wase read letters of request from President Tinubu. However, it was noted that the President still needs to provide the names or positions of the advisers mentioned in the letters addressed to Lawan and Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, who is now Tinubu's Chief of Staff. Following reading the letter, Senate Leader Ibrahim Gobir proposed a motion to approve 20 Special Advisers, which was immediately seconded by Minority Leader Philip Aduda and approved. Lawan underscored the importance of the President having a team to work with and indicated that the lack of names for the special advisers would facilitate the approval process. The House also followed suit by section 151 of the 1999 Constitution.