In what appears to bean unprecedented record, Hon. Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode popularly known as Omoj’omolo representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency-1 was today reappointed back to the exalted Chairman, House Committee on Information Strategy and Security which is the Image Maker and the Spokesperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The Speaker, Rt Hon Mojisola Lasbat Meranda announced on the need to fill the critical working committee of the House for smooth running of the assembly. Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda announced four Standing Committee Chairmen.
The announcement was made on Monday during the plenary session.
“Everyone is pleased with Hon Ogundipe. He has the charisma and matured in handling the related matters. He places the general interest above personal interest during the crisis at the assembly and he rose to the occasion on the mandate of the Madam Speaker”. A source at the assembly declared.
The lawmakers named as chairmen include:
The House Majority Leader, Hon. Temitope Adewale – Business and Rules Committee;
Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Richard Kasumu – Legislative Compliance Committee;
Hon Surajudeen Tijani Emir– House Services Committee;
Hon. Setonji David – Ethics, Protocol, and Privileges Committee and
Hon. Ogundipe Stephen – Information Committee.
Upon her assumption of office as Speaker, Meranda had dissolved all standing house committees. In the coming days, additional committee chairmen are expected to be announced.
