By Abiola Olawale
History was made at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday following the swearing-in of Hon Mojisola Meranda as the first female Speaker of the legislative body.
Meranda took her oath of office after the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday during a plenary session.
Taking her oath of office, Meranda said, “I affirm that I will be faithful as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly; that I will perform my functions honestly to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Here are some key information about her;
Political Role
Meranda has served in various capacities within the Lagos State House of Assembly. She was the Chief Whip in the ninth Assembly and subsequently became the Deputy Speaker in the tenth Assembly. She was also elected as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2025, following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, who had been the speaker since 2015.
Her political career has been marked by her active participation in legislative processes, contributing to bills and laws aimed at improving governance and community welfare in Lagos State.
Constituency
Mojisola Meranda represents the Apapa Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Background
She was born on August 16, 1980, to the family of the late T. A. Lawal Akapo (Ojora of Lagos) and Princess M. A. Lawal-Akapo.
She attended Randle Primary School, Lagos State, 1986-1992; she also attended two secondary schools, Lagos Anglican Girls Grammar School (1992-1996) and Ansar-ud-deen Secondary School (1996 -1998).
She earned a BSC (HONS) in Public Administration (2012/2013) from Lagos State University (LASU).
Leadership and Recognition
She has been described as a trailblazing leader in Lagos politics, known for her leadership skills and commitment to public service. Her position as the first female Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly marks a significant moment in the state’s legislative history.
Public/Legislative Contributions
Meranda has been involved in various legislative activities, including speaking on behalf of the Speaker regarding the permanence of the Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos, indicating her involvement in local governance and policy implementation.
