Office of the Speaker

The Position

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly is its Political Head. Elected by the Members/ legislators of the Assembly.

The Speaker is best known as the person who presides over the affairs of the House and guides the proceedings impartially.

His/Her statutory duty is to preside over the sitting and deliberations of the Assembly.

Key Responsibilities and Duties of the Speaker

– The Speaker takes the Chair on every Legislative day. He has full authority to make sure Members follow the rules of the House during proceedings.

– He/she signs all acts, addresses, resolutions, writs, warrants issued by order of the House.

– In conjunction with the Selection Committee of the House, the Speaker chooses Members of the Committees of the House and appoints the Chairmen of the Committee of the House.

– Aside from duties relating to presiding over the House, the Speaker also performs administrative and procedural functions.

–  The Speaker also represents the voters of his or her constituency.

Since inauguration of the state House of Assembly on October 2, 1979, there have been 9 legislative Assemblies with 6 representatives holding the office of Speaker. The Speaker of the 1st Legislative Assembly was Rt. Hon Oladosun Oshinowo and the incumbent speaker is Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.

Under this great office are :

    • Office of the Chief of Staff
    • Office of the Special Advisers to the Speaker
    • Digital Media And Strategic Communications