Eko Club,a foremost social club, has pledged leadership support to the new Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly,Mrs Mojisola Meranda.
The club’s president, Mr AbdulRasak Amodu, affirmed the support when he led members on a courtesy visit to the speaker’s office in Ikeja on Tuesday.
Amodu said the club was committed to the progress of the state and would always support its leadership to achieve results.
The club’s president described the visit as a homecoming, emphasising that Eko Club represents the voice of the people of Lagos.
“There is no doubt this is a homecoming. In our midst here, we have Princes and Princesses; sons and daughters of the soil.
“Madam Speaker, we are here because Eko Club is the voice of the people of Lagos, with eminent personalities from across the state as members.
“We pledge our support for you ; we will respond when our advice is needed” he said.
Amodu commended Meranda’s historic emergence as the first female speaker ,saying the club was pleased that she was an indigene of the state and a progressive leader
He urged her to remain focused as the people of Lagos expect much from her .
The president also urged Meranda to ensure cordial relationship between the executive and the legislative arms of government.
He assured her that Eko Club would be the ears of the people, ready to provide feedback when necessary.
In her remarks, Meranda who expressed gratitude for the visit, acknowledged the club’s longstanding contributions to the state and the confidence reposed in her leadership.
“Thank you, Mr. President. I truly appreciate this visit and do not take it for granted.
“I am overwhelmed by this turnout, and I sincerely appreciate your support and encouragement,” she said.
Meranda assured the delegation that with the support of her colleagues and staff of the Assembly, she would remain committed to upholding the trust placed in her.
“By God’s grace, I will not disappoint you, I will not disappoint Lagos, and most especially, I will not disappoint my gender,” she added. (NAN)
