Obasa re-elected Speaker as Sanwo-Olu inaugurates Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, proclaimed and inaugurated the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday.

The proclamation marked the commencement of the 10th Assembly�s legislative duties in the state.

Proclaiming the 10th Assembly, Sanwo-Olu said, �Members-elect, ladies and gentlemen, in the exercise of the powers conferred on me, I hereby proclaim the 10th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly.�

In his address at the ceremony held at the Assembly complex in Alausa, the governor said, �I stand ready to work with the 10th Assembly, collaborating to drive impactful policies and fostering an environment where the hopes and dreams of every Lagosian can be realised.�

He noted that the legislature is �an indispensable pillar of our democracy� and �the embodiment of the hopes and aspirations of our people, a crucial partner in the quest for good governance, and a custodian of our shared democratic values.�

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 (Apapa 1), Deputy Speaker; Noheem Adams (Eti-Osa 1), Majority Leader; Damola Kasunmu (Ikeja 2), Deputy Majority Leader; Mojeed Fatai (Ibeju Lekki 1), Chief Whip; and Setonji David (Badagry 2), Deputy Chief Whip.