Lagos progress, development is certain Meranda assures Unilag’s delegation

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has pledged to make Lagos a model of progress and development.

Meranda made this assertion while receiving the delegation from the University of Lagos School of Postgraduate Studies, that paid her a courtesy call on Thursday.

The Speaker reiterated her commitment to enacting impactful laws that will enhance the lives of Lagosians.

Welcoming the team led by Professor Abraham Osinubi, Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Speaker Meranda described the visit as both an encouragement and a challenge to fulfill the expectations of the people.

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She assured the delegation that she remains focused on making Lagos a model of progress and development.

“I will definitely make you proud by the special grace of God. I will work to ensure that you see me as a source of pride to UNILAG,” she promised.

The UNILAG delegation, while celebrating her emergence as the first female Speaker of the Assembly, commended her leadership qualities and expressed confidence in her ability to drive transformative policies.

Professor Osinubi emphasized the university’s readiness to support her administration with intellectual resources, recognizing the Speaker’s position as a symbol of integrity and vision.

Hon. Lanre Afinni, a lawmaker and UNILAG alumnus, also applauded the university for its contributions to Lagos, citing how students of the institution played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic by developing portable ventilators.

He affirmed that UNILAG remains a critical partner in shaping leadership and innovation in the state.

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