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By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State House of Assembly has pledged to collaborate with the Nigerian Army to sustain peace and tranquility in the state. The legislative arm gave the assurance while hosting Brigadier Olawale Oyekola in a plenary on Thursday. Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, said that the Assembly is committed in ensuring […]
By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State House of Assembly, LAHA, has expressed concern over incidents of domestic violence urging for a holistic approach in tackling the condition. The lawmakers during a plenary on Thursday joined a campaign initiative organized by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, tagged “Turn Lagos Purple”. At the […]
By Felix Kuyinu Lawmakers at the Lagos House of Assembly have scaled a second reading of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Bill. In a plenary on Thursday, the legislative arm established a committee for further processing to fully complete the passing of the bill. Speaker of the House, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa, stated that the bill, […]
By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State House of Assembly, LAHA, has adjusted the laws on fiscal autonomy granted by the Supreme Court to the Local Government Councils. LAHA, in a plenary passed the second reading ammendment to effect changes in establishment of the autonomy which will take effect in all 20 Local Governments and 37 […]
By Felix Kuyinu Member at the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Kosofe Constituency 01, Honourable Ganiyu Okanlawon, has launched a digital Academy in the area where youths will be beneficiaries of free ICT training. Okanlawon, at the launch of the academy on Thursday, disclosed that it was established to nurture next generation innovators in […]
By Felix Kuyinu Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have called on residents in the state to boycott the planned protest to be held in coming days. The lawmakers also recommended the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to hold a stakeholders’ meeting to calm the agitations of the residents, thereby, ensuring that the protest exercise […]
By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State House of Assembly has requested for the presence of the state’s Attorney General, Lawal Pedro, SAN, on proper sensitization of the autonomy granted to local governments. In a plenary presided by the Speaker, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa, the legislators disclosed that there is need for understanding of the apex court […]
By Felix Kuyinu Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have complimented the Nigerian Police Force for their efforts in preventing an attack by kidnapers at the Ladipo market, Mushin. The lawmakers in unison said there was need to present a commendation letter to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over the successful operation […]
By Felix Kuyinu The Lagos State House of Assembly has held a briefing on a procurement of an Electricity Bill in enabling an improved power supply to residents in the state. On Wednesday at the Assembly Complex, Ikeja, the lawmakers in a plenary said that the state government is keen on providing regular, uninterrupted power […]
By Felix Kuyinu Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa, has disclosed that the legislative arm is proposing a bill to prohibit alms begging in the state. Obasa stated that the bill, when passed, will empower the less privileged and alleviate poverty. The Speaker, in Lagos, made the declaration during the launch of […]