Governor Sanwo-Olu Meets Lagos Assembly’s First Female Speaker, Mojisola Meranda
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, held a key meeting with Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, exactly one week after her election. Meranda, who represents Apapa Constituency 1, made history as the first female Speaker of the Assembly following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa faced serious allegations, including gross misconduct, mismanagement of funds, and abuse of office.
Meranda, who assumed leadership immediately after her election, demonstrated her commitment to the role by appointing new principal officers last Friday. On Monday, she visited the Governor’s Office in Alausa, Ikeja, accompanied by the new principal officers.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, alongside his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, welcomed Meranda and her delegation just before the State Executive Council meeting. During the visit, Meranda emphasized the importance of aligning the legislative and executive arms of government to foster the state’s continued development.
Sanwo-Olu, Meranda Discuss Strategic Collaboration for Lagos State’s Growth
Responding to Meranda’s remarks, Governor Sanwo-Olu acknowledged the visit and affirmed his administration’s commitment to a close working relationship with the newly-elected Assembly. He highlighted the importance of such alignment for Lagos to remain a beacon of governance excellence.
“This collaboration will ensure that we continue to build on the successes of the past and work tirelessly towards delivering transformational progress in all sectors,” Sanwo-Olu stated. He expressed confidence in the shared vision between the executive and legislative arms, which he believed would lead to effective policy implementation and long-term growth for the state.
The governor also reiterated his administration’s dedication to the Greater Lagos Agenda, emphasizing that the collaboration between the executive and legislative branches would bring about significant and sustainable development for Lagos residents.
Lagos Governor and New Speaker Pledge Strong Executive-Legislative Partnership
The meeting between Governor Sanwo-Olu and Speaker Mojisola Meranda marks a significant step in reinforcing the collaborative efforts between Lagos State’s executive and legislative branches. This alignment is crucial as the state continues its journey of progress, ensuring that the goals set forth by the government are effectively realized through coordinated efforts.
Sanwo-Olu’s confidence in the new leadership of the House is evident, with both arms of government now focused on policies and projects that promise to deliver lasting impact and foster the development of a Greater Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu Extends Warm Welcome to Lagos Assembly’s New Speaker, Mojisola Meranda
In a significant show of unity and leadership, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu welcomed Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, the newly elected Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, to the Governor’s office. The meeting, which occurred exactly one week after her election, marks a new chapter for the Assembly, with Meranda becoming the first female Speaker in the Assembly’s history.
Meranda has already begun asserting her leadership, appointing new principal officers and setting the tone for the Assembly’s direction. During the visit, both the Governor and Speaker discussed the critical importance of collaboration between the executive and legislative branches to drive the growth and development of Lagos State.
Sanwo-Olu expressed optimism that the collaboration would lead to the successful realization of policies aligned with the Greater Lagos Agenda, ensuring the city remains a model of governance and sustainable development for its residents.
