The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has appointed Atiku Ibrahim as the substantive deputy clerk to the National Assembly.
A statement released by NASC and signed by the executive chairman of the commission, Ahmed Kadi Amshi, dated 19 December, 2024, said the appointment is effective from February 2, 2025.
The letter added that the appointment is in recognition of his hard work and administrative competence, urging him to continue to uphold the confidence reposed on him.
The letter reads in part: “The National Assembly Service Commission at its 616th meeting held Thursday 19th December 2024, approved your appointment as deputy clerk to the National Assembly, effective from 2nd February, 2025.”
Before this promotion, Atiku served as the director, Finance and Account, House of Representatives.
Atiku, a graduate of Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, and fellow Nigerian Institute of Management.
He also obtained Masters degree in Legislative Studies as well as a Ph.D. in Legislative Studies.
He also attended various courses home and abroad, among them are, the Nationall Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Harvard University, USA, JF Kennedy School of Government USA, Duke University USA, West African Institute of Finance and Economic management, (WAIFEM), Harvard Business School USA, RIPA International UK, among others.
Prior to his appointment, Atiku served as director of Finance, where he demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership, distinguishing himself through meritorious service.