Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the state House of Assembly of his ongoing commitment to fostering a robust relationship between the executive and legislature to promote the growth and development of the state.
The governor made this promise during a meeting with the newly elected Speaker of the Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, and the new Principal Officers of the House at his office yesterday.
Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, welcomed the Speaker and the Principal Officers during a courtesy visit, shortly before the weekly State Executive Council meeting at Lagos House in Ikeja.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his intention to collaborate with Meranda, who currently represents the Apapa 1 State Constituency, and other members of the Assembly to uphold the principle of separation of powers, a cornerstone of democracy.
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The governor also sought the continued support of the legislative arm for the swift consideration and passage of bills that would help implement various programmes aimed at delivering the benefits of democracy to millions of Lagos residents.
Governor Sanwo-Olu encouraged the new Speaker to be a team player and view her elevation from Deputy Speaker to Speaker as an opportunity to strengthen the harmonious relationship between the legislative and executive branches for the greater good of the public.
He commended the members of the Lagos State House of Assembly for their ongoing support of his administration and assured them that his government would not betray the trust they had placed in it.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also congratulated Meranda on her election as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
He stated that Meranda’s emergence as the first female Speaker at 44 is well-deserved and commendable.
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It is worth noting that Meranda, the former Deputy Speaker, was appointed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly last week Monday, following the impeachment of her predecessor, Mudashiru Obasa.
