The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, proclaimed and inaugurated the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday.
He, therefore, stressed the importance of cooperation, dialogue, and mutual respect, adding that the executive and the legislature were partners “in this democratic journey.”
Meanwhile, the lawmaker representing the Agege 1 Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been re-elected as Speaker of the House for the third consecutive term. Obasa, who was nominated by Temitope Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaiye 1 state constituency, emerged as Speaker of the 10th Assembly shortly after the governor proclaimed the Assembly on Tuesday morning.
Others elected to steer the leadership wheels of the Assembly include: Lasbat Meranda , Deputy Speaker; Noheem Adams , Majority Leader; Damola Kasunmu , Deputy Majority Leader; Mojeed Fatai , Chief Whip; and Setonji David , Deputy Chief Whip.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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