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Obasa: Things You Need To Know About Lagos First Female Speaker, Mojisola Meranda

Following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa over allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office, Deputy Speaker Mojisola Lasbat Meranda has emerged as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Here are 10 key facts about her:

  1. Royal Lineage: Mojisola Meranda was born on August 16, 1980, into the prominent royal families of Ojora, Aromire, Onitana, Oloto, and Oniru in Lagos. Her late father, Chief T. A. Lawal Akapo, was the Ojora of Lagos.
  2. Family Background: Her mother hails from the Oniru family, and her brother, Oba AbdulWasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, is the Oniru of Iru Land.
  3. Primary Education: She began her education at St. Charles Nursery and Primary School before moving to Randle Primary School, Surulere (1986–1992).
  4. Secondary Education: Meranda attended Lagos Anglican Girls Grammar School (1992–1996) and Ansar-Ud-Deen Secondary School (1996–1998), both in Surulere, earning her West African School Certificate (WASC) in 1998.
  5. Professional Certification: She obtained an advanced certificate in software development in 2005.
  6. Higher Education: Meranda graduated from Lagos State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration.
  7. Early Career: Between 2007 and 2008, she worked in the oil and gas sector as a procurement manager with Cirrus Nigeria Limited.
  8. Political Career Beginnings: She ventured into politics in 2008, serving as a senior special assistant on intervention and intergovernmental affairs to the then Apapa Local Government Chairman, Ayodeji Joseph. She later became a supervisory councillor for health.
  9. Legislative Experience: Meranda was first elected to represent Apapa Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015. She was re-elected in 2019 and 2023.
  10. Leadership Roles: Before becoming Speaker, she served as the Chief Whip of the ninth House, showcasing her leadership within the Assembly.

Meranda’s rise to the Speaker position highlights her extensive political experience and strong ties to Lagos’s royal and political circles.

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