By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The 10th Assembly of the Agege Legislative Council has formally accepted the resignation of its Chairman, Tunde Azeez, popularly known as Disco, and confirmed AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa, the former Vice Chairman and son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, as the new substantive Chairman of the Council.
Azeez stepped down citing health reasons, highlighting ongoing medical challenges that had affected his capacity to effectively fulfil his official duties.
During a plenary session held at the Council Chamber, members of the Assembly unanimously commended Azeez for his dedication, leadership, and service to the people of Agege. They also extended their best wishes for his full recovery.
The lawmakers used the session to conduct a strategic review of the council’s committee structure and oversight mechanisms, stressing the importance of strengthening transparency, accountability, and effective monitoring of developmental projects within the local government area.
The Council reiterated its collective determination to build on existing achievements and ensure the delivery of development-focused governance under its renewed leadership framework.
In his acceptance remarks, the newly confirmed Chairman, AbdulGaniyu Obasa, pledged to consolidate ongoing initiatives and deepen collaboration with stakeholders to promote community development and improve service delivery across Agege.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the principles of good governance, assuring residents of a more responsive, transparent, and people-oriented administration going forward.