By Peter Omopo
The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, has been elected Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Dangyatin was elected at the Conference’s annual congress and leadership election held in Abuja, which brought together Speakers from APC-controlled State Houses of Assembly across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
The Progressive Speakers Conference was established to enhance coordination among APC Speakers nationwide, promote democratic governance, and advance policies aligned with national development priorities. State Houses of Assembly play a crucial role in lawmaking, oversight, and ensuring accountability at the sub-national level across Nigeria’s 36 states.
Other officials elected at the congress include the Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly as Deputy Chairman for the South, while the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly emerged as Deputy Chairman for the North. The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly was elected Treasurer.
In addition, six Zonal Vice Chairmen were chosen, including the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, who will represent the South-West, and the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly for the North-Central zone, alongside representatives from the remaining regions.
The newly elected executives are scheduled to be sworn in on February 9, 2026.
Political observers say the Conference plays a key role in fostering legislative unity, supporting government reforms, and strengthening cooperation between state legislatures and the national leadership, particularly as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections.
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has congratulated Dangyatin on his election, describing it as well deserved. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, the governor said the emergence of the Jigawa Speaker reflects the confidence of his colleagues in his leadership capacity and experience.
Governor Namadi added that Dangyatin’s leadership is expected to deepen cooperation among APC lawmakers nationwide and contribute to democratic stability and good governance.
Dangyatin’s election is regarded as a significant political development for Jigawa State and the North-West region, positioning the state in a strategic leadership role within Nigeria’s legislative landscape.
