7th Lagos State House of Assembly explained

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Intrigues That Ushered in 7th Lagos Assembly . TheNigerianVoice . 17 April 2015.
2. Web site: Lagos State Finances and Alpha Beta Ltd By Seyi Olu Awofeso. Sahara Reporters. 17 April 2015.
3. Web site: Lagos sets pace with Assembly Commission. Oziegbe Okoeki. The Nation. 17 April 2015.
4. Web site: Lagos State House of Assembly - INFORMATION NIGERIA. informationng.com. 17 April 2015.
5. Web site: APC Leaders At Lagos State House of Assembly Grant Themselves Lifetime Benefits, Opulent Allowances. Sahara Reporters. 17 April 2015.
6. Web site: Eshilokun may emerge as Lagos Speaker. The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. 17 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150418013700/http://www.punchng.com/politics/eshilokun-may-emerge-as-lagos-speaker/. 18 April 2015. dead. dmy-all.
7. Web site: Lagos House Of Assembly Elections: Elliot, Lai Mohammed’s Son, Others Declared Winners As Sons Of Obanikoro, Ajomale Lose. Leadership Newspaper. 12 April 2015. Nigerian News from Leadership News. 17 April 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150418031002/http://leadership.ng/news/425175/lagos-house-of-assembly-elections-elliot-lai-mohammeds-son-others-declared-winners-as-sons-of-obanikoro-ajomale-lose. 18 April 2015. dead. dmy-all.
8. Web site: Results of Lagos Governorship, House of Assembly polls. Vanguard News. 17 April 2015.
9. Web site: Fashola Swears in Four Judges, Charges them to Better the Judiciary, Articles - THISDAY LIVE . https://web.archive.org/web/20150112151115/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/fashola-swears-in-four-judges-charges-them-to-better-the-judiciary/194727/ . dead . 12 January 2015 . thisdaylive.com . 17 April 2015 .
10. Web site: Lagos Governor Signs 2010 Budget . TheNigerianVoice. 17 April 2015.
11. Web site: Lagos Assembly Approves 499.105bn as 2013 Budget, Articles - THISDAY LIVE . thisdaylive.com . 17 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150418014145/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/lagos-assembly-approves-499-105bn-as-2013-budget/134791/ . 18 April 2015 .
12. Web site: Lagos Cabinet: Fashola Submits 37 Names to Assembly, Articles - THISDAY LIVE . thisdaylive.com . 17 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150416183314/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/lagos-cabinet-fashola-submits-37-names-to-assembly/93964/ . 16 April 2015 .
13. Web site: Fashola approves appointment of six new judges for Lagos High Court - Premium Times Nigeria. Premium Times Nigeria. 17 April 2015.