Honourable Okunola Lanre
About Hon. Okunola Lanre
Okunola Lanre represents Surulere Federal Constituency II of Lagos State in the House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He took the seat at the February 2023 general election and was sworn in with the 10th National Assembly in June 2023.
Okunola was born on 26 January 1966. In June 2026 residents of parts of Surulere petitioned him over the standard and pace of a road project executed in the constituency, a dispute reported across several national outlets. He was among aspirants in the Lagos APC House of Representatives primaries held in May 2026 ahead of the 2027 general election.
As of August 2026, Okunola remains the member for Surulere II.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Surulere II federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Okunola Lanre represents Surulere II federal constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Members of the House serve renewable four-year terms in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.
When was Okunola Lanre born?
Okunola Lanre was born on 26 January 1966, which makes he 60 years old.
What state does Hon. Okunola Lanre represent?
Hon. Okunola Lanre represents a federal constituency in Lagos State, part of Nigeria's South-West geopolitical zone. Lagos State has multiple federal constituencies, each electing one member to the House.
What does a member of the House of Representatives do?
Members of the House of Representatives make laws for the federation, originate appropriation and money bills, conduct oversight of federal ministries and agencies, and represent grassroots interests in the National Assembly. The House has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency drawn by population.
Government of Lagos State
- Governor
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu
- House of Reps
- 23 members — listed on the Lagos State page