The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has been appointed to serve as a Sub-National Representative in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Executive Committee.<\/p>\n
\u200eThe letter which was sent by the Africa CPA region was read on the floor by the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, stating the formal notification of the Speaker’s appointment to serve for a period of three years from 2026 to 2029.<\/p>\n
\u200eAs stipulated in the letter, \u201cThe Speaker will commence his tenure by participating in the 90th Executive Committee scheduled to take place in Swakopmund, Namibia”.<\/p>\n
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association African Region is known for promoting and protecting the interests and perspectives of African parliaments within the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n
The Association also advocates gender equality, women\u2019s empowerment, respect for human rights, freedom, democracy, and good governance across member countries.<\/p>\n
\u200eLawmakers took turns to congratulate the Speaker for being a devoted parliamentarian, acknowledging his consistent efforts to be a shining light, whose hard work is not just making Lagos proud , but the country at large.<\/p>\n
\u200eIn his remark, Speaker Obasa appreciated his colleagues and urged the members to put the House of Assembly first and as well , not to relent on their efforts in moving the legislature forward.<\/p>\n
He thereafter directed the Clerk of the House to send an appreciation letter to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region for the honor bestowed on him.<\/p>\n
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