What Gov Sanwo-Olu Told New Lagos Assembly Speaker During Visit

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged to build a harmonious working relationship with the new Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.

Governor Sanwo-Olu made the commitment on Monday when he played host to the Speaker who visited him in his office in Alausa, Ikeja.

He also congratulated Meranda on her emergence as the first female Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly.

As earlier reported by Naija News, the Speaker and the Principal Officers of the House were received by Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, during a courtesy visit, shortly before the commencement of the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Lagos House, Ikeja.

Governor Sanwo-Olu led the Speaker and her delegation to the Council Chamber, where the Speaker and State Executive Council members pledged to continue a harmonious work relationship between the two arms of government in Lagos State.

Governor Sanwo-Olu congratulated Meranda on her election as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

He said the emergence of 44-year-old Meranda as the first female Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly is well-deserving and commendable.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, after the courtesy visit, promised a continuous and robust relationship between the executive and legislature for the growth and development of Lagos State.

“The Governor promised to work with Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, who currently represents Apapa 1 State Constituency and other Assembly members in upholding the principle of separation of powers, which remains the bedrock of democracy.

“He also sought continuous support from the legislative arm of government for speedy consideration and passage of bills that would see to the implementation of the numerous programmes of his administration in delivering the dividends of democracy to millions of Lagos residents.

“Governor Sanwo-Olu advised the new Speaker to be a team player and see her elevation from the Deputy Speaker to Speaker as an avenue to strengthen the cordial relationship between the legislative and executive arms of government in the interest of the public.

“The Governor commended members of the Lagos State House of Assembly for their support for his administration, promising that his administration would not betray the trust reposed in it,” the statement read.