The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish legislative and research institute in the state.
The Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, disclosed this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, on Thursday.
He said, “The private member bill was sponsored by the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, and aims to help build legislative capacity, ensure effective sharing of knowledge and promote efficient and legislative activities in the state.
“After the passage of the bill, the Deputy Speaker, Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, who presided over the plenary, directed the acting Clerk of the House, Mr Olalekan Onafeko, to send a clean copy to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his assent.
“Lawmakers also screened Governor Sanwo-Olu’s nominees; Mr Sikiru Salami, for the position of Permanent Secretary, State Auditor-General, and Mr Obafemi Ogunlana for the position of the Permanent Secretary, Auditor-General for Unified Local Government Service in the state. They are yet to be confirmed.”
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