Sanwo – Olu Proclaims 10th Lagos Assembly, Urges Legislation Focus On People’s Welfare

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, proclaimed the 10th Assembly of the state for the commencement of Legislative duties.

The Lagos House of Assembly has a total of 40 members representing the 40 constituencies across the state. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) retained the majority in the Assembly with 38 members, while the Labour Party has two members.

According to Sanwo-Olu, the proclamation symbolised the continuity of the State’s democratic journey, stressing the role of the legislature, as an indispensable pillar of democracy, is vital in exercising the power of the people in a system of governance.

The Governor said the legislative arm embodied the hopes and aspirations of the State’s residents, who elected representatives to work in partnership with other arms of the Government in the quest for good governance and prosperity of Lagos.

“Today, we come together for the proclamation of the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly. The ceremony symbolises not just the continuity of our democratic journey, but also the vital role of legislative power in our system of governance. The legislature, an indispensable pillar of our democracy, plays an essential role in the journey we have embarked upon. It is the embodiment of the hopes and aspirations of our people, a crucial partner in the quest for good governance, and a custodian of our shared democratic values.

‘’As we embark on this new journey, we are reminded of our shared commitment to bolster the prosperity of Lagos and improve the lives of every Lagosian,” the Governor said.

Sanwo-Olu thanked members of the Ninth Assembly, whom he said worked with his Government to ensure dividends of good governance were reaped by the people. He charged members of the 10th Assembly to meet and outperform the record set by the expired Assembly in legislative activities.