Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda has vowed to collaborate with other arms of government in the state to achieve a greater Lagos.
Meranda, who officially assumed her role as Speaker on Friday appointed new principal officers to assist in managing the House’s affairs.
Temitope Adedeji of Ifako/Ijaye 1 was named Majority Leader, while Richard Kasunmu of Ikeja 2 was appointed Deputy Majority Leader.
David Setonji is the Chief Whip and Ganiyu Sanni of Kosofe Constituency 1 will serve as Deputy Chief Whip.
The Speaker also announced the Selection Committee members: the Deputy Speaker, Fatai Mojeed, representing Ibeju Lekki Constituency 1; Majority Leader Temitope Adedeji; Chief Whip David Setonji; Mr Gbolahan Yishawu representing Eti-Osa Constituency 2, while Acting Clerk Mr. Taiwo Ottun is to serve as Secretary of the Committee. The speaker will chair the Committee.
Commitment to Transparency and Good Governance
In her speech, Meranda expressed her gratitude for the trust placed in her by her colleagues.
She stated: “I am indeed very grateful for the confidence you have in me and I pledge to work tirelessly to uphold the virtue of transparency and good governance that the House stands for.
“Today again, we are reminded of the shared responsibilities that rest on our shoulders as representatives of our good people in Lagos State.
“We are elected to give voice to their fears, aspirations and concerns. We are the guardians of this collective trust and we must work to justify the trust they have placed in us.
“As we begin this new chapter in the history of our Assembly, I want to assure you that our administration will focus on working together for a better Lagos. We will work harmoniously with other arms of government to ensure seamless delivery of dividend of democracy to Lagosians who are our core focus.
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“Therefore, we will work to ensure that irrespective of gender, ethnicity or religion, every Lagos resident is proud to say, I am a Lagosian.
“The synergy between us and other arms of government is crucial in the regard for good governance and democratic development.
“To achieve this, we must commit to maintaining an open line of communication with the Executives led by Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in fostering a spirit of cooperation in executing mutual respect in our relationship with one another.
“By doing so, we stand and must ensure that our vision aligns with that of the Executives for a better State.
“We are to focus on several key areas to strengthen legislative independence. Our top priority is ensuring that our vision remains robust and success-driven.
“We will promote transparency, accountability in governance, ensuring that our actions are guided by the principles of integrity, fairness and justice.
“As we begin this new chapter, let us be reminded that we are not just lawmakers but also leaders. We must lead by example demonstrating the values of integrity, transparency and accountability as expected of others.
“As Speaker, I commit to prioritizing the needs of our constituents through you, we will work to ensure that united voices are heard, concerns are addressed and our welfare is protected.
“Our goal is to create a more inclusive, and participatory democracy where citizens are actively engaged in decision-making processes that impact their lives.
“I am committed to listening to ideas, responding to concerns and working collaboratively with everyone to address the challenges that we are all facing.
“Together, let us work towards a brighter future in Lagos state. A future that is built on the principles of justice, equality and opportunities for all. We believe that there is a lot of hope for a better society. We will achieve these together.”
Condolences for Pa Sunny Ajose
Earlier, the House, through the Chief Whip, Setonji, extended condolences to the people of Badagry following the death of Pa Sunny Ajose, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Committee and a prominent party leader.
Several members of the House, including Abiodun Tobun and Gbolahan Yishawu, expressed their sympathy, recognizing Pa Ajose as an accomplished politician and civil servant who had worked tirelessly to unite the people of Badagry and by extension, his party, All Progressives Congress .
The Speaker described Pa Ajose as “a rare gem” and directed the Acting Clerk to send a condolence letter to the family and the people of Badagry.
The House then adjourned its plenary to January 21, 2025, at noon.
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