6th Lagos State House of Assembly

Lagos State House of Assembly
Type
Type|

unicameral

Term limits

| 4 years
History
Founded| October 2, 1979
Leadership

Speaker of the Assembly

Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji
since June 4, 2007

Deputy Speaker

Hon. Bola Badmus Olujobi
since June 4, 2007

Leader of the House

Hon. Kolawole Taiwo Musibau
since June 4, 2007

Deputy Leader

Hon. Avoseh Hodewu Suru
since June 4, 2007

Chief Whip

Hon. Abdulrazak Mobolaji

Structure
Seats| 41

Length of term

| 4 years
Elections

Voting system

| Direct election

Last election

| July 4, 2011
Website
The 6th Lagos State House of Assembly

The 6th Lagos State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Lagos State Government inaugurated on June 4, 2007 and the assembly ran its course till July 4, 2011.[1] The assembly was unicameral with 41 representatives elected from each constituencies of the state.[2] The Speaker of the 6th Legislative Assembly was Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji and the Deputy speaker was Hon. Bola Badmus Olujobi.[3]

## Powers and duties

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The legislative function of the 6th Assembly is to make law by passing bills, which must be endorsed by the two-thirds majority of the house. Following the endorsement by the two-thirds majority, the bill is presented to the Governor, who will sign the bill to become law.[4] The assembly assess and approve the annual budget of the state government on presentation by the governor.[5] The assembly also play a significant role in the appointment of the state commissioners, chief judges and other top official by the governor, Fashola.[6][7]

## References

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1. ^ "Intrigues That Ushered in 7th Lagos Assembly". TheNigerianVoice. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
2. ^ "Results of Lagos Governorship, House of Assembly polls". Vanguard News. 11 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
3. ^ "Ikuforiji Re-elected Lagos Speaker, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
4. ^ "Lagos Governor Signs 2010 Budget". TheNigerianVoice. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
5. ^ "Lagos Assembly Approves 499.105bn as 2013 Budget, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
6. ^ "Lagos Cabinet: Fashola Submits 37 Names to Assembly , Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
7. ^ "Fashola approves appointment of six new judges for Lagos High Court | Premium Times Nigeria". 20 May 2013.