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Lagos assembly receives Sanwo-Olu’s request to present 2026 budget

He stated that the governor is proposing a ₦4.237 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

• November 17, 2025
Lagos Assembly
Lagos House of Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly has received a formal notice from Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu requesting to present the 2026 appropriation bill.

The Clerk, Olalekan Onafeko, read the governor’s letter during Monday’s plenary session.

He said the governor asked the assembly to set a suitable date for the budget presentation.

Mr Onafeko noted that the letter initiates the legislative process for the 2026 budget.

He added that the governor is proposing a ₦4.237 trillion budget for the 2026 fiscal year.

During the plenary, the House also nullified the nomination of Adebisi Adelabu as general manager of the Lagos State Parking Authority.

Presenting the screening report, committee chairman, Mojeed Fatai, said Ms Adelabu had served in the role since 2021 without appearing for confirmation.

He said the breach of legislative procedure informed the committee’s recommendation for nullification.

The House adopted the recommendation in line with Section 92 of the Lagos State Transport Reform Law.

However, the assembly confirmed two other nominees for key positions in the state administration.

Khadijat Adeyemo was confirmed as executive secretary of the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission.

Adebayo Adepoju was confirmed as chairman of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa praised the committee for its thorough work.

He reaffirmed the assembly’s commitment to due process, accountability, and the proper screening of public office nominees.

(NAN)

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