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 signed 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.
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