Speaker Tajudeen Abass inspects renovation work of house of reps chamber

The Speaker of the house of representatives, Tajudeen Abass on Thursday inspected the house chamber which is currently undergoing renovation.

Recall that the members of the house of representatives had in April 2022 relocated to a temporary chamber to allow for the renovation of the main complex.

The renovation which includes the senate chamber and other parts of the national assembly building are expected to last for 16 months.

Before the renovation work commenced, the national assembly complex was always reportedly flooded due to heavy rainfall.

In 2019, over N30 billion was budgeted for the renovation of the complex, but the amount sparked criticism and was reviewed to N9 billion.

Speaking at the inspection, the newly elected Speaker asked the contractors handling the renovation to ensure that the work is completed by September.

“Please do whatever you can. You know we are resuming in September. Come what may, please, make sure that this place is ready for us,” he said