8th June, 2015
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday charged lawmakers in the 8th Assembly in the state to make laws that would better the lot of Lagosians.
Ambode gave the charge at the proclamation/inauguration of the 8th assembly, at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa.
The governor said the proclamation was in accordance with Section 105 Subsection 3 of the 1999 Constitution.
He charged the lawmakers to put the people at the centre of all their actions.
“As their servants, their opinions must always count; it is in this regard, I urge you to maintain close relationships with your constituencies.
“This is the only way that their aspirations can be gauged and harmonised into laws and policies,” Ambode said.
The governor also urged the lawmakers to sustain the high standards that had been set by both the immediate past legislative and executive arms of government.
Ambode called for the support of the lawmakers saying that on his part, he would ensure that all policies of government were legitimised in the hallowed chambers.
“I will work and collaborate with you and also respect your views and opinions, irrespective of the party you represent.
“While we must recognise the principle of separation of powers, a cornerstone of the presidential system of government, it is significant to also recognise the imperatives of inter-dependence among the three arms of government.
“We shall have our moments of differing opinions and views, however, when such occur, they must always be resolved quickly and in the best interest of our people,” Ambode said.
He noted that Mudashiru Obasa, new Speaker of the Assembly would bring his wealth of experience to bear in steering the ship of the House.
The governor also commended the members of the House for the smooth and rancour-free manner in which they conducted the election to choose their leaders.
“This has once again confirmed the rating of the House as the most vibrant Legislature in the federation,” he said.
“I look forward to a very harmonious and engaging mutual relationship between the executive and the legislature during the tenure of the new Speaker toward delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of the state,” Ambode said.