Type unicameral Founded October 2, 1979 | Term limits 4 years | |
Speaker of the Assembly Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, All Progressives Congress (APC)Since July 4, 2011 Deputy Speaker Musibau Kolawole Taiwo, All Progressives Congress, APCSince July 4, 2011 Leader of the House Hon. Ajibayo adeyeye, All Progressives Congress, APCSince July 4, 2011 | ||
The 7th Lagos State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Lagos State Government inaugurated on July 4, 2011. The assembly will run its course till July 3, 2015. The assembly is unicameral with 41 representatives elected from each constituencies of the state. The incumbent Speaker of the 7th Legislative Assembly is Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji and the Deputy speaker is Hon. Musibau Kolawole Taiwo. The election of representative for the 8th legislative assembly was held on April 28, 2015.
Powers and duties
The legislative function of the Assembly is to make law by passing bills, which must be endorsed by the two-third majority of the house. Following the endorsement by the two-third majority, the bill is presented to the Governor, who will sign the bill to become law. The assembly assess and approve the annual budget of the state government on presentation by the governor. The assembly also play a significant role in the appointment of the state commissioners, Chief judges and other top official by the governor.