Chairman, Committee on Waterfront, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, has said that the 40-member parliament under the Speakership of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has continued to set the pace among legislative houses in Nigeria.
He described Obasa’s track record as a leader who “is always looking out for ways to chart a new path to enrich process and outcomes.”
Yishawu representing Eti-Osa Constituency 2 in the Assembly said this in his congratulatory message to the Speaker, as he celebrates his 51st birthday, noting that it was on record that under Speaker Obasa, the 9th Assembly passed a total of 46 bills and over 120 resolutions, which made huge positive impacts in the development of Lagos State and lives of Lagosians.
“He has not only distinguished himself as a lawyer, lawmaker and politician, his track record as a leader is outstanding. He is bold, forthright and visionary, always looking out for ways to chart a new path to enrich processes and outcomes.
“Under the leadership of Mr. Speaker, the Lagos State House of Assembly has continued to set the pace among the legislative houses in Nigeria.
“It is on record that under him, the 9th Assembly passed a total of 46 bills and over 120 resolutions, which made huge positive impacts in the development of Lagos State and the lives of Lagosians,” Hon. Yishawu said.
Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu, therefore, felicitated with Speaker Obasa, saying that what stands him out is his accommodating style and was never afraid to assign responsibilities to others and extend opportunities that helped to broaden the experience and record of other lawmakers in the state.
“He is never afraid to assign responsibilities to others and extend opportunities that help to broaden the experience and record of other legislators in Lagos State and Nigeria generally. He is always looking out for the good, progress and development of others.
“The story of Rt. Hon. (Dr) Obasa is one that inspires on many areas. It is a story of determination and industry that has seen him through an inspiring and progressive journey, which started with him as a legislator in Agege Local Government to becoming one of the most successful lawmakers in the history of the Lagos State House of Assembly,” he said.
“This day offers me yet another opportunity to celebrate and appreciate this great man, who I have had the privilege and honour of working with in the last 12 years, eight of those years under his leadership as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly,” he added.
Yishawu, while celebrating Speaker Obasa on his birthday,, prayed God to grant him many more fruitful years to enable him “to continue to positively impact this and future generations.”
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