Category: Legislative Report

Wale JAGUN The Lagos State House of Assembly has called for the ban of sales and consumption of “Sokundaye” and other hazardous liquid substances in the state. The Speaker of the House, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa , said that generally, the use of drugs cannot be eliminated , adding that even in the United States of America, they have not been able to stop the use of drugs but that they are regulated through laws. He called for strict regulation of sales of drugs especially for children and under age who…

Wale JAGUN Lagos State House of Assembly Tuesday set up a committee to probe the purchase of 820 buses for public transportation in the state by the administration of immediate past Governor of the State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode The Assembly during a plenary session constituted the committee to investigate the purchase of 820 buses by the former governor’s administration. It stated that it was important to investigate the purchase of the 820 buses out of the 5,000 buses proposed by the Ambode’s administartion for mass transit in the state, but…

Jare OLUKOTUN The representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Nurudeen Solaja, has assured constituents in Ikorodu division, especially those in Ikorodu Constituency II, that some of the roads that are in deplorable state would be rehabilitated and made motorable soon. He gave the assurance in a press release sent to THE IMPACT titled, “The State Of Our Roads In Ikorodu Constituency II And My Contributions”. The two-term lawmaker stated that he decided to issue the release to the public following ceaseless calls and comments on the social media coupled with…

Kunle ADELABU -Assures residents of rehabilitation of Itamaga-Ijede, Sekumade road, others -Construction works on abandoned Igbogbo/Igbe, Agric/Owutu roads to start after raining season The Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, has stated that he is not folding his arms concerning the agonizing experiences that residents of Ikorodu division are going through on daily basis on roads in the division. He also stated that he is deeply concerned about the flood ravaging many communities in the division.…

Wale JAGUN The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday constituted a 16-man ad hoc committee to screen Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet nominees. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, while announcing the list of the ad hoc committee members said it would be headed by Hon. Rotimi Abiru, a fourth-term lawmaker, representing Somolu Constituency II. Members of the committee as announced by the Speaker were: Hon. Jimi Mohammed (Ikeja I), Hon. Yinka Ogundimu (Agege II), Hon. Abiodun Tobun (Epe I), Setonji David (Badagry II), Hon. Victor Akande…

Wale JAGUN The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the plenary on Thursday named Chairmen and vice Chairmen of standing committees of the lower chamber of the National Assembly. Also appointed just before the House resolved to proceeded on two month recess were many ad hoc committees. Hon. Babajimi Benson, the Representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency was announced as the Chairman, House Committee on Defence. Other lawmakers announced as committee chairmen and their committees were Hon. Wale Raji, Chairman House Services; Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, chairman Committee…

Kunle ADELABU The representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and the representative of Ikorodu Constituency I, Hon. Sanai Oyeniran Agunbiade and the representative of Ikorodu Constituency Ii at the State Assembly, Hon. Nurudeen Saka Solaja, have pledged their commitments to greater services and quality representations to the constituents in Ikorodu division. These assurances were contained in their respective speeches after their inauguration as members of the 9th Legislative Sessions both at…

Wale JAGUN -Eshinlokun, Agunbiade, others also retain positions The Lagos State House of Assembly has reelected Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker of the 9th Lagos Assembly. He was returned unopposed on Friday by his colleagues as he remained the only nominated candidate at the close of nomination. Obasa was nominated by Hon. Olanrewaju Oshun, Lagos Mainland 2 constituency, seconded by Hon. Oluyinka Ogundimu Agege 1 constituency. Also elected during the proclamation and inauguration of the 9th Assembly on Friday 7th June at the Assembly premises was the Deputy…