Mudashiru Obasa, representative of Agege constituency 1
at the Lagos state house of assembly, has been elected as the speaker
for the eighth session of the assembly.
Obasa had been proposed as the Speaker by one of his major contenders, Moshood Oshun, representing Lagos Mainland Constituency 2, a move which was supported by Sola Giwa, another fresh lawmaker for the Lagos Island constituency 2
.
Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, making his return to the house after a 12-year absence, emerged as the Deputy Speaker of the house on recommendation.
Obasa had been proposed as the Speaker by one of his major contenders, Moshood Oshun, representing Lagos Mainland Constituency 2, a move which was supported by Sola Giwa, another fresh lawmaker for the Lagos Island constituency 2
.
Wasiu Eshilokun-Sanni, making his return to the house after a 12-year absence, emerged as the Deputy Speaker of the house on recommendation.
During the inauguration of the house by governor Akinwunmi
Ambode of Lagos state, he congratulated the members on their election
and charged them to be good ambassadors of their various constituencies.
According to a report on PM News, Ambode said: “we have a great task, not only in the complexities of governance, but in sustaining the high standard that has been set by both the immediate past legislative and executive arms of government. As you settle down to commence your legislative duties, I seek your support.
According to a report on PM News, Ambode said: “we have a great task, not only in the complexities of governance, but in sustaining the high standard that has been set by both the immediate past legislative and executive arms of government. As you settle down to commence your legislative duties, I seek your support.
“We shall have our moments of deferring opinion and views,
however, when such occur, it must always be resolved quickly and in the
best interest of our people”.
The governor also charged the lawmakers to put Lagosians at the centre of all their undertakings as their servants. He also noted that the citizens’ opinions must always count, a development which he believes can only be achieved if the lawmakers are close to their constituencies.
While promising to always engage the federal government on issues concerning Lagosians, Ambode noted: “dear members, our time is already counting, we need to get down to work and give our people the very best service we can offer. The people of Lagos deserve no less.
“Finally, in line with the provisions of Section 105, Subsection 3 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Amended in 2010, I have issued and handed over to the Clerk of the House of Assembly, a proclamation for the commencement for the Eighth Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly on this 8th Day of June, 2015.
“I wish you all a successful legislative time”
The governor also charged the lawmakers to put Lagosians at the centre of all their undertakings as their servants. He also noted that the citizens’ opinions must always count, a development which he believes can only be achieved if the lawmakers are close to their constituencies.
While promising to always engage the federal government on issues concerning Lagosians, Ambode noted: “dear members, our time is already counting, we need to get down to work and give our people the very best service we can offer. The people of Lagos deserve no less.
“Finally, in line with the provisions of Section 105, Subsection 3 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Amended in 2010, I have issued and handed over to the Clerk of the House of Assembly, a proclamation for the commencement for the Eighth Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly on this 8th Day of June, 2015.
“I wish you all a successful legislative time”
Sani Agunbiade, Majority Leader; Olumuyiwa Jimoh, Deputy Leader;
Rotimi Abiru, Chief Whip and Omotayo Oduntan, Deputy Whip are the other
positions which were filled up during the election earlier today.
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