21st November, 2021
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth and Student Council has appointed the first female Deputy Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adetoun Adediran as the National Women Leader.
Her appointment was announced by the National Deputy Director South West Youth and Student Council of the ruling party All Progressives Congress, Seyi Bamigbade
He said Adediran’s appointment was confirmed by the Director-General, Mazi Ezenwa Onyirimba, in line with the directive of APC National Chairman, Governor, Mai Mala Buni.
According to him, the directive is also in accordance with the ruling party’s constitution to build a formidable support for the party towards the 2023 general election.
Adediran was the 1st female deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the time she was representing Surulere Constituency 1.
She was also former state women leader, South-West women leader and chairperson, Lagos Building Investment Company (LBIC).
Adetoun is presently a member of the Board of the Michael Otedola College of Primary Education.