By Afric Reporters NASS Abuja June 29th, 2025
Pan Afric Media and Award, publisher of Pan Afric Reporters Online, Pan Afric Ethos and The Parliament Magazine, both print has hailed the National Assembly Commission for the appointment of Mr. Rawlins Agada Emmanuel as Clerk to the Red Chamber of the Nigeria highest law making body, Senate.
The media conglomerate in a press statement e-signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Onwe Wisdom extends the company’s heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Rawlins Emmanuel Agada on his well-deserved appointment. Said the appointment is landmark and stands as a testament to Agada’s unwavering dedication, sterling professionalism, and unparalleled contributions to legislative administration both in Nigeria and the globe.
The consummate media entrepreneur, Onwe Wisdom in a statement said Mr. Agada brings to the esteemed office over two decades experience of distinguished service in legislative administration, marked by diligence, integrity, and deep institutional knowledge and his extensive career within the National Assembly bureaucracy has seen him rise through the ranks with exceptional competence and a steadfast commitment to legislative ideals, processes and procedures
“The consummate public servant, Mr. Agada has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership and technical expertise in parliamentary procedures, legislative drafting, and inter-governmental coordination. His wealth of experience has not only strengthened the machinery of legislative operations but has also served as a guiding light to many young professionals within the system.
‘Throughout his career, Mr. Agada has been lauded for his collaborative approach, attention to detail, and strategic insight—qualities that make him eminently qualified to serve at the helm of the Senate Secretariat. His appointment comes at a critical time in Nigeria’s democratic journey, where efficient legislative support and procedural clarity are pivotal to the success of the 10th National Assembly and legislation.
“As Clerk to the Senate, he assumes a role central to the smooth functioning of the upper legislative chamber, responsible for providing expert advisory services, ensuring procedural compliance, and preserving the sanctity of parliamentary traditions.
Benue born Legislative Expert, Mr. Agada’s voyage into legislative administration started over two decades ago and have served in various capacities, since joining the service of National Assembly, amongst which was representing Nigeria in the Permanent Secretariat Desk of the Pan African Parliament, South Africa; and also pivotal in the Legislative Business of both the regional Parliament and Inter parliamentary Union, Geneva, Switzerland.
Mr. Agada has also led the National Assembly’s umbrella body of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN as president.
His ingenuity as the Director, National Assembly Information and Research from May 2019 saw to the digitization of proceedings in the Chambers; recalibration of the accreditation process for National Assembly Correspondents; inauguration of National Assembly New Media Forum; amongst others.
On the 26th June, 2023, Mr. Agada was appointed Deputy Clerk (Admin) of the House of Representatives, and few months later, his service became sort-after in the Red Chamber, and he was redeployed as Deputy Clerk (Admin) of the Nigerian Senate, a position he held until his recent elevation as Deputy Clerk (Legislative) of the Senate.
Having deepens efficiency and effectiveness, the National Assembly Service Commission graciously, though meritoriously, appointed the Legislative Juggernaut, an astute Legislative technocrat and Profesional to the core, Mr. Rawlins Agada as the Clerk of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to provide cognitive expertise and guidance to the Red Chamber, and by extension, the National Assembly.
Pan Afric Media and Award proudly celebrates this significant milestone and is confident that the enigmatic perfect gentleman with a quintessential legislative acumen will bring his trademark excellence and institutional experience to bare in this vital capacity; thereby adding great value to the 10th Senate in particular and the entire National Assembly.
Once again, congratulations, Mr. Rawlings Emmanuel Agada. Your journey continues to inspire, and your service to the nation is deeply appreciated. Indeed, We wish you a successful tenure marked by innovation, accountability, and impactful leadership.
