Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday hailed the emergence of Mr Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the 8th Lagos State House of Assembly.
Ambode, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Habib Aruna, described Obasa as a well experienced legislator and administrator.
He said that Obasa would bring his wealth of experience to bear in steering the ship of the House.
The governor also commended the members of the House for the smooth and rancour-free manner in which they conducted the election to choose their leaders.
“This has once again confirmed the rating of the House as the most vibrant Legislature in the federation,” he said.
“I look forward to a very harmonious and engaging mutual relationship between the executive and the legislature during the tenure of the new Speaker toward delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of the state,” Ambode said.
Obasa, a fourth term Assembly member, and his deputy, Mr Wasiu Esinlokun (APC-Lagos Island 1), took Oath of Membership, Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance being administered by Mr Ganiyu Abiru, the Clerk of the House.
Abiru also coordinated the swearing of all other members of the Assembly who took turn to swear to the Oath of membership and Allegiance.
Other principal officers who emerged on voice vote were Mr Sanai Agunbiade (APC-Ikorodu 1) as the Majority Leader and Mr Muyiwa Jimoh (APC-Apapa 2) as the Deputy Majority Leader.
Mr Rotimi Abiru (APC-Shomolu 2) became the Chief Whip of the House while Mr Omotayo Oduntan (APC- Alimosho 2) emerged as the Deputy Whip.
The assembly, which has four female members, comprises 32 APC members and 8 PDP members.
The 8th Assembly has 20 members of the 7th Assembly reelected.
Eminent personalities, APC leaders and traditional rulers among others, were at the event.
