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Sanwo-Olu felicitates Lagos Speaker, Obasa, at 51

Sanwo-Olu felicitates Lagos Speaker, Obasa, at 51

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on his 51st birthday.

He described Obasa, who clocks 51 today, as an experienced, committed and passionate lawmaker with an enviable track record.

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile in London, praised Obasa for his selfless service and contributions to his Constituency, Agege I, the State Assembly, Lagos State, and Nigeria in general.

He said Obasa has recorded significant strides in his public service as a Speaker of the most vibrant state legislature in Nigeria, as well as the longest-serving lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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The Governor also praised Obasa, a member of the Lagos APC apex leadership body, the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), for his leadership role in the Lagos State House of Assembly, saying the peace, stability, growth and development in the State are as a result of the synergy between the executive and legislative arm of government.

He said: “On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke; the Lagos State Government, leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and the good people of Lagos State, I congratulate the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on his 51st birthday.

“Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa is an an experienced parliamentarian and outstanding politician worthy of emulation and commendation because of the role he has been playing as leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

“As the Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, he has discharged his duties with the utmost professionalism, commitment, competence, and dedication for a cordial relationship between the legislature and executive for the progress of our dear Lagos State.

“As the Speaker celebrates his 51st birthday today, I pray that God will grant him the grace, long life, and sound health to continue to direct the affairs of the Lagos State House of Assembly and render more service to humanity, Lagos State and Nigeria.”