Federal (National)Legislative
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Deputy Speaker assists the Speaker in presiding over the House of Representatives and takes the chair whenever the Speaker is absent.
Term length
4 years
Elected by the House at the start of each legislative session
Seats
1
Minimum age
— years
Category
Legislative
Constitutional basis
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), Section 50(1)(d)
Qualifications to stand
- ✓Must first be a serving Member of the House of Representatives
- ✓Elected by majority vote of all HOR members
Roles and responsibilities
- •Preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker
- •Assist the Speaker in running the chamber
- •Perform duties delegated by the Speaker
Powers
- ◆All powers of the Speaker when presiding
- ◆Powers specifically delegated by the Speaker
Checks and oversight
Who holds this office accountable?
- ⚖House of Representatives — can be removed by majority vote
Remuneration
₦2,026,400 per annum (basic HOR member salary)
Additional allowances for the presiding office
Election
Conducted byHouse of Representatives (internal election)
Elected by majority vote of all HOR members
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Information based on the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2022.