7th Lagos State House of Assembly

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7th Lagos State House of Assembly
Lagos State House of Assembly
Type
Type
Term limits
4 years
History
Founded2 October 1979
Leadership
Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, All Progressives Congress (APC)
since 4 June 2011
Deputy Speaker
Musibau Kolawole Taiwo,All Progressives Congress (APC)
since 4 June 2011
Leader of the House
Hon. Ajibayo adeyeye,All Progressives Congress (APC)
since 4 June 2011
Deputy Leader
Hon. Lola Fibisola Akande,All Progressives Congress (APC)
since 4 June 2011
Chief Whip
Hon. Abdulrazak Balogun,All Progressives Congress (APC)
Structure
Seats40
Length of term
4 years
Elections
Direct election
Last election
28 April 2011
Website
Lagoss State House of Assembly

The 7th Lagos State House of Assembly was the legislative branch of the Lagos State Government inaugurated on 4 June 2011. The assembly ran its course till 3 June 2015. [1] The assembly is unicameral with 40 representatives elected from each constituencies of the state. [2] [3] The Speaker of the 7th Legislative Assembly was Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji and the Deputy speaker was Hon. Musibau Kolawole Taiwo. [4] [5] The election of representative for the 8th legislative assembly was held on 28 April 2015. [6] [7] [8]

Powers and duties

The legislative function of the Assembly is to make law by passing bills, which must be endorsed by the two-thirds majority of the house. [9] Following the endorsement by the two-thirds majority, the bill is presented to the Governor, who will sign the bill to become law. [10] The assembly assess and approve the annual budget of the state government on presentation by the governor. [11] The assembly also play a significant role in the appointment of the state commissioners, Chief judges and other top official by the governor. [12] [13]

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