By Omolara Adasofunjo
Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA,Mr. Oludaisi Elemide, has announced plans to digitalise legislative operations in the state, aiming to boost accountability, enhance credibility, and make Assembly activities more accessible to the public.
Mr. Elemide announced this during a media parley at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, marking his second anniversary as Speaker of the 10th Assembly.
He said the 10th Legislature had passed more than 12 bills over the past two years, including the Scavengers and Waste Dealers Law, Principals General Establishment Law, and Obas and Chiefs Law.
Noting that eight other bills remain at various stages of legislative consideration.
The Speaker added that the Assembly had passed over 60 resolutions to address constituents’ issues across the state.
He highlighted the enactment of the Land Grabbing Law to curb land grabbing and related offences.
Mr. Elemide noted that the Assembly considers both executive and private members’ bills.
However, he acknowledged ongoing challenges, including duplication of proposed laws, diverse stakeholders’ interests, and funding constraints due to the lack of full financial autonomy.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Deputy Governor, members of the State Executive Council, his Assembly colleagues, as well as the management and staff, for their support and collaboration.
The Speaker also pointed to key infrastructural upgrades at the Assembly Complex, including the redesign of the Chamber and Complex into an ultra-modern facility, refurbishment of members’ and staff offices, installation of a borehole, and recruitment of additional staff.
Mr. Elemide attributed the approval of 150 million naira in constituency project funds—enabling lawmakers to execute projects in their areas—to the cordial relationship between the Legislature and Executive, in line with the state government’s push to deliver democratic dividends.
On the issue of welfare, media relations, and oversight, he reported notable improvements while reaffirming the Assembly’s commitment to quarterly oversight visits.
He stressed that optimal performance requires full legislative autonomy.
Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi
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