Mojisola Meranda: Lagos Assembly's first female speaker
Mojisola Meranda was appointed Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following the impeachment of Mudashir Obasa over several allegations of fraud. Meranda, previously serving as Obasa’s deputy, was sworn in immediately after his removal. This historic development makes Meranda the first female Speaker of the Lagos State Assembly. Here are five key facts about the lawmaker representing Apapa Constituency 1: Early Life Born on August 16, 1980, Mojisola Meranda hails from the prominent Akapo family in Lagos. Family Background The 44-year-old legislator is a descendant of royal lineage. Her late father, Chief Taoreed Lawal-Akapo, served as the Ojora of Lagos between 1977 and 1993. Her mother, Princess M.A Lawal Akapo, belongs to the Ojora, Aromire, Onitana, Oloto, and Oniru royal families. Education Meranda began her education at St. Charles Nursery and Primary School and later moved to Randle Primary School in Surulere (1986–1992). She attended Lagos Anglican Girls Grammar School...