The House in Session has been long overdue in the market. But it could not have come at a more auspicious time than now that a civilian government is once again trying to build democracy in Nigeria after many years of military dictatorship. Abiola Babatope was a member of the House of Representatives (from 1979 through 1983), elected on the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) led by the eminent politician, nationalist and statesman Chief Obafemi Awolowo. A geologist by training, the author learnt the political ropes from her husband of many years, Ebenezer Babatope, himself of the Awolowo political school of thought. She reflects in this book her penetrating insight and perspective as a key player in the House, being one of the only three female members in a 450-member Chamber. Her account is detailed, intimate and full of candour. The book is compelling reading for politicians, particularly members of the National Assembly, students of politics, public affairs specialists and the general reader. It is an eye-opener to the goings-on in the House then and perhaps now.