The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said that he never imagined that he would become the leader of the legislative body.
Obasa explained that hard work, dedication to work and God's promises on his life took him to where he is today.
He added that as a child who sat in a public school classroom years ago, he never imagined that he would head the State Assembly as its Speaker.
Obasa spoke during an intervention programme organised in support of students of schools in the state.
The event which was held at the assembly complex in Ikeja was attended by officials of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, LASUBEB.
Obasa, according to a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday, advised students across the state to shun all forms of social vices and remain focused.
He stressed that nothing stops them from becoming governors or presidents if they remain focused.
Obasa preached against cultism, substance abuse and all other social vices.
"Look at me; as a child sitting in a public school classroom years ago, I never imagined I would head the parliament of Africa's third-largest economy.
"You too can become the Governor of Lagos State or the President of Nigeria if you stay focused," Obasa said.