7th Lagos State House of Assembly

7th Lagos State House of Assembly
Lagos State House of Assembly
Type
Type
Term limits
 4 years
History
Founded October 2, 1979
Leadership
Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, All Progressives Congress (APC)
Since July 4, 2011
Deputy Speaker
Musibau Kolawole Taiwo, All Progressives Congress, APC
Since July 4, 2011
Leader of the House
Hon. Ajibayo adeyeye, All Progressives Congress, APC
Since July 4, 2011
Deputy Leader
Hon. Lola Fibisola Akande, All Progressives Congress, APC
Since July 4, 2011
Chief Whip
Hon. Abdulrazak Balogun, All Progressives Congress, APC
Structure
Seats 41
Length of term
 4 years
Elections
Direct election
Last election
 July 4, 2011
Website
Lagoss State House of Assembly

The 7th Lagos State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Lagos State Government inaugurated on July 4, 2011. The assembly will run its course till July 3, 2015.[1] The assembly is unicameral with 41 representatives elected from each constituencies of the state.[2][3] The incumbent Speaker of the 7th Legislative Assembly is Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji and the Deputy speaker is Hon. Musibau Kolawole Taiwo.[4][5] The election of representative for the 8th legislative assembly was held on April 28, 2015.[6][7][8]

Powers and duties

The legislative function of the Assembly is to make law by passing bills, which must be endorsed by the two-third majority of the house.[9] Following the endorsement by the two-third majority, the bill is presented to the Governor, who will sign the bill to become law.[10] The assembly assess and approve the annual budget of the state government on presentation by the governor.[11] The assembly also play a significant role in the appointment of the state commissioners, Chief judges and other top official by the governor.[12][13]

References

  1. ↑ "INTRIGUES THAT USHERED IN 7TH LAGOS ASSEMBLY". TheNigerianVoice. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Lagos State Finances and Alpha Beta Ltd By Seyi Olu Awofeso". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Oziegbe Okoeki. "Lagos sets pace with Assembly Commission". The Nation. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Lagos State House of Assembly - INFORMATION NIGERIA". informationng.com. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "APC Leaders At Lagos State House of Assembly Grant Themselves Lifetime Benefits, Opulent Allowances". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "Eshilokun may emerge as Lagos Speaker". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  7. ↑ Leadership Newspaper (12 April 2015). "Lagos House Of Assembly Elections: Elliot, Lai Mohammed's Son, Others Declared Winners As Sons Of Obanikoro, Ajomale Lose". Nigerian News from Leadership News. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Results of Lagos Governorship, House of Assembly polls". Vanguard News. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Fashola Swears in Four Judges, Charges them to Better the Judiciary, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "LAGOS GOVERNOR SIGNS 2010 BUDGET". TheNigerianVoice. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "Lagos Assembly Approves 499.105bn as 2013 Budget, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "Lagos Cabinet: Fashola Submits 37 Names to Assembly , Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  13. ↑ "Fashola approves appointment of six new judges for Lagos High Court - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
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