By Mary Emeka
The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Mrs. Edith Ajah Onyinyechi as Deputy-Clerk, Senate (Administration), effective September 23, 2026.
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The appointment was approved at the Commission’s 33rd meeting held on Tuesday, September 23, 2026.
Until her appointment, Onyinyechi served as a Director (Legislative) in the Senate, where she was said to have distinguished herself through dedication, professionalism and commitment to the effective administration of the National Assembly.
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A statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., said Onyinyechi joined the National Assembly Service on February 25, 1999, as a Statistician II and rose steadily through the ranks, taking on positions of increasing responsibility.
According to the statement, her career progression reflects her considerable experience and competence in legislative and administrative matters.
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The National Assembly Management, while announcing the appointment, cited Onyinyechi’s hard work, administrative competence, dedication to duty and wealth of experience as among the qualities that informed the decision.
The Management congratulated her on the appointment and expressed its best wishes for success as she assumes her new responsibilities as Deputy-Clerk, Senate (Administration).