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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]

References

  1. ^ "Intrigues That Ushered in 7th Lagos Assembly". TheNigerianVoice. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Lagos State Finances and Alpha Beta Ltd By Seyi Olu Awofeso". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  3. ^ Oziegbe Okoeki. "Lagos sets pace with Assembly Commission". The Nation. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  4. ^ "Lagos State House of Assembly - INFORMATION NIGERIA". informationng.com. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  5. ^ "APC Leaders At Lagos State House of Assembly Grant Themselves Lifetime Benefits, Opulent Allowances". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Eshilokun may emerge as Lagos Speaker". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  7. ^ Leadership Newspaper (12 April 2015). "Lagos House Of Assembly Elections: Elliot, Lai Mohammed's Son, Others Declared Winners As Sons Of Obanikoro, Ajomale Lose". Nigerian News from Leadership News. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  8. ^ "Results of Lagos Governorship, House of Assembly polls". Vanguard News. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  9. ^ "Fashola Swears in Four Judges, Charges them to Better the Judiciary, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  10. ^ "Lagos Governor Signs 2010 Budget". TheNigerianVoice. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  11. ^ "Lagos Assembly Approves 499.105bn as 2013 Budget, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  12. ^ "Lagos Cabinet: Fashola Submits 37 Names to Assembly , Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  13. ^ "Fashola approves appointment of six new judges for Lagos High Court - Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7th_Lagos_State_House_of_Assembly