The National Assembly of Nigeria has commissioned a state-of-the-art newsroom as part of efforts to enhance transparency, institutional efficiency, and modern legislative communication.
Speaking at the ceremony on Tuesday, Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, said the facility represents a renewed commitment to professionalism, excellence, and improved public engagement.
He described the newsroom as a strategic investment aimed at strengthening information management, improving documentation of legislative proceedings, and enhancing the credibility of the Assembly’s communication process.
“In an era where communication defines credibility, this facility positions the National Assembly to carry out its responsibilities with professionalism and openness,” Ogunlana said.
The Clerk noted that his administration has taken deliberate steps to improve service delivery and staff welfare, stressing that providing modern tools and a conducive work environment would boost productivity and institutional output.
He added that the newsroom is part of a broader transformation agenda to reposition the National Assembly as a centre of national pride and institutional excellence, alongside other newly commissioned and ongoing infrastructural projects within the complex.
Ogunlana also emphasized the need for a strong maintenance culture, recalling when the National Assembly Printing Press was among the most sophisticated in the country before declining due to poor upkeep.
“Maintenance is not the responsibility of management alone. It is a collective duty. Preserving our facilities means preserving our progress,” he said.
In his welcome address, Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Research and Information, Dr. Alli Umoru, described the newsroom as a strategic communication hub that will enhance real-time monitoring of legislative proceedings, combat misinformation, and strengthen public trust.
He said the facility would also serve as a training centre for Information Officers and a hub for archiving key legislative documents, including budget speeches and reform bill submissions.
The event was attended by senior management staff, legislators, and other top officials, including the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, the Clerk to the Senate, and the Clerk to the House of Representatives.
Officials described the commissioning as a significant milestone in modernising legislative communication and strengthening citizen engagement through accurate and timely information dissemination.
