Emeka Nwala, the chief of staff to the Senator representing Abia North District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has been elected the chairman of the 10th National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF), after securing 29 votes to beat his opponent, Afeez who polled 19 votes.
At the conclusion of the keenly contested election held at the Senate New Building on Friday , Nwala who currently serves as the Chief of Staff to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was declared winner by the Electoral Committee (ELECOM) Chairman Abass Imam.
Following his declaration, Nwala, who has over 20 years experience in the legislative arm of government, will preside over legislative aides drawn from the Senate and House of Representatives, including the Chiefs of Staff to the Senate President and Speaker, Deputies, Principal officers and aides of lawmakers of both chambers.
In his acceptance speech, Emeka Nwala, a lawyer, thanked the Central Working Committee for voting massively for him to emerge the winner and appreciated the Electoral Committee, as well as, other stakeholders for seeing to a free, fair and credible election.
In a similar development, Hon. Ishaq Baba Sale and Dr. Raji emerged as Vice Chairman elect and Secretary elect, unopposed as Affan Sani and Ladi Haruna beat their opponents to emerge Treasurer and Welfare Officer, respectively.
Also, Mrs. Mendy Seomber, Hajiya Aisha Musa and Mr. Jimy Akanimo all emerged Assistant Secretary, Assistant Financial Secretary and PRO 1 without any opposition.
The position of PRO 2 was won by Simon Abang who defeated Adeyemi Shola Esther while Edozie Bennett emerged as Legal Officer 2 unopposed.
