
Maria Itunu Soniregun, Speaker, Lagos State Youth Parliament | Credit: The Blog Online.
Maria Itunu Soniregun, a 200-level student of the Department of Philosophy at Lagos State University, has been sworn in as the 5th Speaker of the Lagos State Youth Parliament.
Soniregun, the first female and youngest person to hold this position, was inaugurated on March 11, 2024. In a meeting with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, she expressed her gratitude for the support and mentorship she received from the university and her lecturers. Prof. Oseni Taiwo Afisi, Director of Special Interventions and a professor in the Department of Philosophy, praised the university for nurturing young leaders.
Prof. Olufunsho Omobitan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, congratulated Soniregun and encouraged her to represent the university well. Dr. Lateef Sekon, Deputy Registrar, VCO, and Dr. Lateef Salami, Special Assistant to the VC, were also present to welcome the new Speaker and her team.
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