Obasa hosts state assembly Speakers, Deputy Speakers, Majority Leaders

… reaffirms commitment to legislative independent

The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. (Hon) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa on Thursday hosted the Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, Speakers, Deputy Speakers, and Majority Leaders from State Houses of Assembly across the Country to Iftar.

The high-profile delegation, led by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and current Chairman of the Conference of Speakers, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex to foster legislative unity, discuss governance and reinforce the campaign for autonomy of State Legislatures.

The Iftar meeting provided a platform for the lawmakers to strengthen inter-State legislative relationships, share ideas on lawmaking and address critical issues affecting their respective Assemblies.

In his welcome address, Obasa expressed gratitude for the visit and reaffirmed his commitment to legislative independence and cooperation among State lawmakers. He emphasized the need for Houses of Assembly to function effectively, ensuring good governance and sustainable development across the federation.

“I sincerely appreciate this visit and your constant support. Our collective responsibility is to uphold the integrity of our respective Houses of Assembly and continue to work for the progress of our States and Nigeria as a whole,” Obasa said.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin commended Speaker Obasa for his unwavering dedication to the growth and autonomy of State legislatures. He acknowledged Obasa’s significant role in strengthening legislative governance in Nigeria.

“Obasa has remained a pillar in championing the cause of the Houses of Assembly in Nigeria. His dedication to legislative independence and effective governance is commendable and we appreciate his unwavering commitment,” Ogundoyin noted.

The event also featured in-depth discussions on legislative best practices and challenges, culminating in a symbolic Iftar that reinforced the spirit of unity and camaraderie among the lawmakers.

The gathering further reaffirmed the commitment of State legislatures to democratic values, legislative excellence, and improved governance at all levels.