Lawmaker charges 10th NASS to make law on Lagos Special Status
A Lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Rotimi Olowo, has called on the 10th National Assembly to make a law that would give Lagos a special status because of its strategic and economic importance in Nigeria.
Olowo represents Somolu constituency 1 and is the Chairman, House Committee on Finance.
Olowo, who stated this during the presentation of ‘Meritorious Service Award’ ny memebrs of the Lagos State House of Assembly Correspondents Association (LAHACA), said that apart from the economic importance, Lagos is highly populated with largest ethnic groups, adding that it requires special funding in order to meet the demand of the populace.
According to him, Lagos contributes 55% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country and is the 7th largest economy Africa which makes it imperative for the state to provide infrastructure for the rising populace.
He said as the economic capital of Nigeria, Lagos collects less revenue from the federation account.
He also commended the Speaker of the House, Muashiru Obasa, for his leadership qualities and for leading the conference of Speakers to ractify the autonomy of the state legislators by President Muhammadu Buhari.
On the interference of the party and the executive in the choice of Senate President and Speaker, the lawmaker posited that zoning was important so that there would be inclusiveness.
