The Conference of Speakers and Heads of African Parliaments (CoSAP) is a
platform initiated by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of
Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and the Speakers of Ethiopia, Prof. Mike
Oquaye; Kenya, Hon. Tagesse Chaffo; Rwanda, H.E Donatille Mukabalisa; Senegal,
H.E Moustapha Niasse; and former Speakers of Ghana, Hon. Speaker Justin
Muturi; and South Africa, Hon. Thando Modise. It aims to facilitate increased
deliberation, collaboration and cooperation between Speakers, Heads of
Parliament and National Assemblies across Africa to address common challenges,
devise joint solutions and mobilise collective action to advance Africa’s
development. CoSAP was officially launched on the 12th of October 2020 after three key
meetings between founding Speakers which took place on 17th August 2020, 17th
September 2020, and 12th October 2020.