Governance

Osun Assembly Resumes, Passes Four Bills

By Mojisola Oladele 

As the Osun State House of Assembly resumes after its recess, four bills have scaled through its third passage.

The bills included Osun State Sports Commission Establishment Bill, Osun State Communal Crisis Management and Peace Building Bill, Osun State Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Bill and Osun State Startup Bill.

The Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun during the Plenary, said the clean and final copy of the Bills would be sent to the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke for his Assent.

In his welcome remarks, Prince Egbedun who lauded colleague’s promptness and responsiveness to various states’ issues during the recess stressed that, it was a testament to their commitments for the state. 

He also appreciated the unwavering commitment of the lawmakers in their respective constituencies.

The Speaker urged colleagues to uphold high standard Legislative function and noted that there were outstanding bills awaiting the Attention of the Legislators.

He directed the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, Public Petitions and Legal Matters and House Committee on Home Affairs, Culture and Tourism to work on The Osun Multi door bill and submit within one week.

Meanwhile, Osun State Water Users Association and Irrigation Bill 2025 scaled first reading.

The House also dissolved into a committee of the whole for further consideration and amendments on Osun State Emergency Management Agency Amendment No. 1 Bill 2025.