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Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, has reiterated her commitment to enacting impactful laws that will enhance the lives of Lagosians, following a courtesy visit from a delegation of the University of Lagos School of Postgraduate Studies on Thursday.
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.
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 emphasised 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.
Chibuike Chukwu is a Senior Correspondent with Independent Newspapers Limited, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). He has reported sports, especially football, for more than eight years and presently writes on Nigeria football league, the national football teams as well as other sports. His professional career has taking him through a couple of media organizations. He is a graduate of the University of Calabar.
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