Mojisola Meranda | |
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Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly | |
Assumed office 13 January 2025 | |
Preceded by | Mudashiru Obasa |
Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly | |
In office 6 June 2023 –13 January 2025 | |
Speaker | Mudashiru Obasa |
Preceded by | Wasiu Sanni |
Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly | |
Assumed office 8 June 2015 | |
Constituency | Apapa Constituency I |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 August 1980 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | All Progressive Congress (2013–present) |
Occupation |
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