5th Lagos State House of Assembly | |
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Lagos State House of Assembly | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | 4 years |
History | |
Founded | October 2, 1979 |
Leadership | |
Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji since June 2, 2003 | |
Deputy Speaker | Hon. Farouk Adegboyega Oshodi since June 2, 2003 |
Leader of the House | Hon. Babajide Omoworare since June 2, 2003 |
Deputy Leader | Hon. Balogun Abour Mobolaji since June 2, 2003 |
Chief Whip | Hon. Olabanji Olayemi Olateju |
Structure | |
Seats | 41 |
Length of term | 4 years |
Elections | |
Direct election | |
Last election | June 2, 2007 |
Website | |
The 5th Lagos State House of Assembly |
The 5th Lagos State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Lagos State Government inaugurated on June 2, 2003 and the assembly ran its course till July 2, 2007. [1] The assembly was unicameral with 41 representatives elected from each constituencies of the state. [2] The Speaker of the 5th Legislative Assembly was Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji and the Deputy speaker was Hon. Farouk Adegboyega Oshodi. [3] [4] [5] [6]
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