Obasa meets Tinubu, pledges Lagos Assembly’s support for federal policies

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to working closely with the Presidency to advance governance and improve outcomes for citizens.

Mr Obasa disclosed this in a post on his official Facebook page following a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

“Yesterday, I met with His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja,” he wrote.He described the engagement as “productive,” noting that discussions focused on strengthening governance and sustaining Lagos State’s development trajectory.“It was a productive meeting focused on strengthening governance, delivering better outcomes for our people, and sustaining the progress Lagos is known for,” he said.

The speaker also reiterated the Lagos Assembly’s readiness to align with federal policies that directly impact citizens.“As Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, I want to assure you that we remain fully committed to working closely with the Presidency to drive policies that directly impact lives and move our state and nation forward,” he added.“Together, we will keep building a Lagos and a Nigeria we can all be proud of.”

Background

Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre, remains central to national economic planning, contributing significantly to internally generated revenue and serving as a hub for commerce, finance and innovation.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who served as Lagos governor between 1999 and 2007, is widely credited with initiating key fiscal and structural reforms that strengthened the state’s revenue base and governance systems.

Since assuming office in 2023, Mr Tinubu has implemented a range of economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidy and changes to foreign exchange policy, with subnational governments expected to align policies to support implementation and mitigate socio-economic impacts.

As Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa leads the state legislature in lawmaking and oversight, playing a critical role in shaping policies across sectors such as infrastructure, education, health and transportation.Analysts say sustained collaboration between federal and state institutions—particularly in Lagos—remains essential for effective policy execution and long-term national development.