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Ogun Speaker Advocates Unity at Eid-el-Kabir

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Muslim faithful and Nigerians at large have been urged to uphold the virtues of tolerance, compassion, peaceful coexistence and sacrifice as they celebrate the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir festival.

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, gave the advice in a goodwill message issued in Abeokuta through his Media Aide, Mr Kunle Idowu.

Mr Elemide described Eid-el-Kabir as a season of sacrifice, obedience, love and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim.

He congratulated the Muslim Ummah on witnessing another Eid-el-Kabir and called on them to use the spiritual significance of the festival to pray for the peace, unity and prosperity of Ogun State and Nigeria.

According to the Speaker, the lessons of Eid-el-Kabir should inspire Nigerians, especially political leaders and citizens, to make sacrifices that would promote collective development and improve the well-being of the people.

Mr Elemide also appealed to residents of the state to celebrate in moderation and avoid actions capable of threatening public peace and security during and after the festivities.

He encouraged privileged individuals and well-meaning Nigerians to extend support to the less privileged during the festive season, noting that acts of kindness and charity would strengthen social bonds within communities.

The Speaker reaffirmed the commitment of the Assembly under his leadership to continue to prioritise legislative initiatives aimed at deepening democratic governance and accelerating socio-economic development in Ogun State.

He also urged Nigerians to continue to embrace peace, tolerance and national unity as the country strives towards greater progress and stability.

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Lawmakers Review MDAs’ First Quarter Spending

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriations has commenced the first quarter budget performance assessment of Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state.

The committee charged the Ministry of Information to sustain its revenue generation drive and effective service delivery in support of information dissemination and feedback management aimed at promoting the developmental agenda of the present administration.

Chairman of the Committee, Mr Musefiu Lamidi, gave the charge alongside other lawmakers during an interface with officials of the Ministry of Information and its agencies at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The officials were led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communications, Mr Kayode Akinmade.

The committee commended the Ministry of Information for its impressive revenue performance between January and March this year.

Presenting the budget performance report of the Ogun State Broadcasting Television, the Deputy General Manager, Marketing and Sales, Mr Gbenga Sebiomo, said the station had adopted administrative measures to ensure uninterrupted transmissions on sattelite dishes, and social media including streaming platforms despite challenges arising from irregular gas supply and high electricity tariffs.

Also appearing before the committee were officials of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism led by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Qudus Adegboyega, as well as officials of the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation led by the Deputy General Manager, Programme Services, Mr Gbenga Omotunde.

The committee also assessed the budget performance of the Ministry of Health, Hospital Management Board, State Alternative Medicine Board and the Ogun State Agency for the Control of AIDS, OGSACA.

Others were Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, the State Primary Health Care Development Board, the State Health Insurance Agency, and State Hospitals in Ijaye, Ilaro, Ijebu-Ode and Ota.

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Oyo Lawmakers Pass Vote of Confidence in Makinde, Ogundoyin

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By Mosope Kehinde

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Governor Seyi Makinde and the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, describing as unfounded an impeachment plot being circulated in the state.

The resolution followed a plenary session where lawmakers reiterated their support for both the executive arm under Governor Makinde and the legislative leadership led by Mr Ogundoyin.

The Majority Leader, Mr Sanjo Adedoyin, representing Ogbomoso South State Constituency, who moved the motion during the sitting, described the allegations as baseless, distracting, and politically motivated.

Also speaking, the Deputy Speaker, Mr Mohammed Fadeyi, who seconded the motion, described the legislature as a unified House. 

He also commended Governor Makinde’s leadership, particularly highlighting achievements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare sectors.

Other lawmakers noted that the strong collaboration between the executive and legislative arms has significantly enhanced stability and development across the state.

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Elemide Cautions Against Roadside Obstruction

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Oludaisi Elemide has cautioned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse and the use of road shoulders for storing building materials.

The Speaker said the practices obstruct the free flow of traffic and pose risks to road users.

He gave the warning following a matter of urgent public importance raised by a lawmaker representing Sagamu Two State Constituency, Mr Ademola Adeniran.

Mr Adeniran reported that some residents dump building materials on road shoulders for extended periods, creating nuisance and damaging infrastructure.

He called for urgent intervention to address the situation and prevent further deterioration of roads.

Mr Adeniran also emphasised the need for residents to comply with environmental and traffic regulations to ensure safety and protect public infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the Assembly has adopted the report of its Committee on Lands and Housing on revised regulations for the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Chairman of the Committee, Mr Damilola Soneye presented the report, seconded by Mr Lukman Adeleye.

House Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff moved the motion for its adoption as a resolution, which members unanimously supported through a voice vote.

The revised regulations aim to strengthen planning and development control across the state.

They include the Ogun State Building Production Management Regulation 2025, Planning and Development Permit Regulation 2025, Slum Regeneration Regulation 2025, Outdoor Physical Furniture Regulation 2025, and Layout and Land Subdivision Regulation 2025.

Following the adoption, the Speaker directed that copies of the resolution be transmitted to relevant authorities for necessary action.

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Ogun Assembly Passes Education, Skills Trust Fund Bill

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has passed a bill to establish the Ogun State Education and Skills Trust Fund.

Lawmakers approved the bill after its third reading during plenary, marking a step toward strengthening education infrastructure and skills development in the state.

The House considered and adopted the bill, titled “A Bill for a Law to Establish the Ogun State Education and Skills Trust Fund for Rejuvenating Education Infrastructure and Facilitating Skills, and for Other Connected Purposes,” following the presentation of a report by Chairman, House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Mr Yusuf Amosun.

Mr Amosun moved the motion for its adoption, Mr Olakunle Sobukanla seconded it, while members unanimously supported the motion through a voice vote.

Lawmakers then examined the bill clause-by-clause at the Committee of the Whole and adopted it.

House Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff moved the motion for the third reading, and Mr Lukman Adeleye seconded it.

Clerk of the House, Mr Sakiru Adebakin read the bill for the third time, after which Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide directed that a clean copy be forwarded to Governor Dapo Abiodun for assent.

Meanwhile, the Assembly has begun consideration of two other bills that have scaled second reading.

The bills seek to strengthen land administration and promote peaceful coexistence among boundary communities.

They include the Ogun State Boundary Commission Bill, 2025, and the Survey and Geoinformatics Bill of Ogun State, 2026.

Leading the debate, Chairman, House Committee on Lands and Housing, Mr Damilola Soneye stressed the need for accurate land records, clear boundary definitions, and a legal framework for survey activities.

In his remarks, Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide said effective implementation would determine the success of the proposed laws.

Mr Elemide thereafter referred the bills to the House Committee on Lands and Housing for further legislative action.

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Ogun Assembly Screens OGSIEC Nominees

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has screened nominees of Governor Dapo Abiodun for appointment into the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC.

The Assembly charged the nominees to ensure credible and transparent local government elections in the state.

Those screened included Mr Babatunde Osibodu, Mr Tunji Akoni, Mr Ayodele Bankole, Mrs Gbemisola Onasanya and Mrs Oluwaremilekun Olaopa.

Presiding over the exercise at the Assembly Complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, commended the nominees for their track records and past contributions to the commission.

Mr Elemide urged them to improve on previous performances and address observed shortcomings in past electoral exercises.

The speaker emphasised the need for transparency and credibility in future local government elections.

He also called on the nominees to draw lessons from past elections and work towards achieving peaceful electoral processes in the state.

Responding on behalf of the nominees, the Chairman-designate, Mr Babatunde Osibodu, appreciated the Assembly for the confidence reposed in them.

He assured that the Commission would build on its achievements and deliver improved electoral outcomes.

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Assembly Moves to Curb Land Grabbing, Fake Agents

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has taken decisive steps to address rising concerns in the State’s real Estate sector, following the consideration of a report presented by the Standing House Committee on Lands, Housing, and Survey.

In his presentation, the Committee Chairman, Mr Bamidele Adeola, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency, who highlighted the critical challenges to include fraudulent activities, unregulated agents, and persistent Land Grabbing, called for the prompt adoption of resolutions aimed at restoring orderliness in the sector and protection of residents in the State.

The assembly however urged the Executive Arm of Government, through the Oyo State Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development to take immediate and strategic actions in ensuring the establishment of a comprehensive database for registration of all Real Estate Developers operating within the State.

According to the lawmakers, this will enhance transparency, promote accountability, and curb fraudulent practices as well as illegal extortion of residents. 

The House also emphasised the need for the Ministry to intensify its engagement with various house agent associations across the State, in order to ensure proper registration, eliminate unregistered and unscrupulous agents, and ultimately safeguard the interests of both tenants and landlords.

The House however reiterated its commitment to ensuring a safe, transparent and well-regulated property market in Oyo State, stressing that these measures are critical to protecting residents and fostering sustainable urban development.

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Legislators Endorse Speaker’s Governorship Ambition

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By Mosope Kehinde 

The Oyo State House of Assembly lawmakers have unanimously endorsed the governorship ambition of the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin.

The endorsement was initiated at plenary, during “Matter Under Adjournment” by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Muhammad Fadeyi, who represents Ona Ara State Constituency.

In his presentation, Mr Fadeyi commended the Speaker’s leadership trajectory, describing him as a stabilising force within the legislature whose stewardship has strengthened legislative-executive harmony in Oyo State.

In their contributions, other lawmakers including the Majority Leader, Mr. Sanjo Adedoyin, Mr. Babajide Gabriel, Mr. Abiola Olalekan, Mr. Olusola Owolabi, and Mr. Gbenga Oyekola described the Speaker as a leader who has demonstrated capacity beyond expectations.

The motion was subsequently subjected to a voice vote by the presiding officer, after which members supported the endorsement

In his response, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin expressed appreciation to his colleagues for the confidence reposed in him, describing the endorsement as a major encouragement.

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Kebbi Assembly Speaker Dies in Egypt

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By Sani Dutsinma

The Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Usman Zuru, has died in an Egyptian hospital where he was undergoing medical treatment.

The Special Adviser to Governor on Media and Publicity, Mallam Yahaya Sarki, who confirmed this to Radio Nigeria in Birnin Kebbi, said that he died on Monday night.

The late speaker, who represented Zuru constituency, had been managing his health for some time and was a prominent figure in Kebbi State politics, serving as the Speaker of the State Assembly.

Prior to his death, he was in Egypt seeking medical attention for an undisclosed illness.

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Assembly Turns Fully APC after Defections

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By Omolara Adasofunjo 

All twenty-six members of the Ogun State House of Assembly have become a one-party legislature, following the defection of six lawmakers elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

The defecting lawmakers, led by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, representing Odogbolu State Constituency, formally submitted their letters of defection during plenary at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Those who defected include Mr Dickson Awolaja, Remo North; Mr Lawal Samsudeen, Ogun Waterside; Mr Waliu Owode, Ijebu East; Mr  Oluseun Adesanya, Ijebu North East; and Mr Damilare Bello, Sagamu I.

The Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, read their letters on the floor of the House.

The lawmakers attributed their defection to the lingering internal crisis within the PDP, which they said had hindered effective political engagement.

They added that their decision was also informed by the need to align with a more progressive platform to deliver democratic dividends to their constituents.

In another development, the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, had invited nominees for the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, whose names were forwarded to the Assembly by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for screening at a later date.

The nominees are to submit thirty copies each of their curriculum vitae and relevant credentials to the office of the clerk before their appearance.

Those nominated are Mr Babatunde Adetona Osibodu, Mr Tunji Akoni, Ayodele Bankole, Mrs Gbemisola Onasanya, and Mrs Oluwaremilekun Olaopa.

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Lawmakers Pass Resolution on Building, Construction Code

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution on the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development Regulations and Building and Construction Code, 2025.

The passage of the resolution followed  the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Lands and Housing by the Committee Chairman, Mr Damilola Soneye, recommending the approval of the Ogun State Building and Construction Code, 2025 alongside amendments to related regulations including the Building Production Management Regulation, Planning and Development Permit Regulations, Slum Regeneration Regulation, Outdoor Physical Furniture Regulations and Layout and Land Subdivision Regulation.

The motion for the adoption of the committee’s report was moved by Mr Damilola Soneye seconded by Mr Samisudeen Lawal, while Mr Ademola Adeniran later moved the motion converting the report into a resolution of the House.

Meanwhile, the State House of Assembly has invited the political head alongside the Management Staff of the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB to a meeting at noon, 13th March, 2026, following the presentation of the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, who reported that some primary school teachers in his Odogbolu State constituency were yet to receive their December, 2025 salary.

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OYSHA Leads Strategic Dialogue on Inclusive Education Policy

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By Mosope Kehinde

Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has reaffirmed the legislature’s commitment to advancing inclusive and gender-responsive education reforms, declaring that no society can rise above the quality and accessibility of its educational system.

Speaking at the Policy Dialogue on Legislative Pathways for Inclusive Education Reform in Oyo State, the Speaker emphasized that education remains the bedrock of sustainable development and must be deliberately structured to accommodate every child, particularly the girl-child and other vulnerable groups.

Mr. Ogundoyin described the dialogue as timely and strategic, noting that it rightly places the Legislature at the center of education reform efforts. 

He explained that the constitutional mandate of lawmakers extends beyond lawmaking to include oversight and appropriation, instruments through which policies are shaped, budget priorities influenced, and public resources deployed efficiently and equitably.

Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin assured stakeholders that relevant House Committees, particularly those on Budget, Education, Science and Technology, and Women Affairs and Community Development would continue to collaborate closely with civil society groups and development partners to review existing frameworks, identify policy gaps, and promote reforms capable of delivering measurable progress.

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OSHA Passes Local Government Accountability Bill

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State Local Government Amendment No. 2 Bill 2026 into law after extensive deliberations.

Majority Leader Mr Kofoworola Adewunmi moved the motion for the bill’s passage, while Ejigbo State Constituency lawmaker Mr Olujimi Asagade seconded it during plenary at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.

Earlier, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Mr Bamidele Lawal, presented the committee’s report on the bill, outlining corrections and recommendations adopted by the House.

Mr Lawal commended the OSHA Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun and fellow lawmakers for their contributions to the bill’s passage.

Presiding over the plenary, Prince Egbedun said the House would produce a clean copy of the bill and transmit it to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent.

The new law seeks to strengthen financial transparency and accountability in local government administration.

It establishes clearer guidelines for opening, managing and operating local government accounts, enhances oversight and due process, improves fiscal management, and enables effective revenue tracking across the state’s 30 local government areas.

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OSHA Refutes Claims on Traditional Council Chairmanship

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has firmly dismissed claims circulating on social media alleging plans to rotate the chairmanship of the state’s traditional council.

The Assembly also reaffirmed its determination to defend its institutional integrity against misinformation, fake news, and malicious falsehoods.

This clarification came in a statement issued by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu, in response to a post published on a Facebook page identified as “Ashiwaju Omo Yoruba,” which falsely suggested that the legislature was considering such a move.

Prince Egbedun described the online publication as entirely false and unrelated to the activities of the House, warning that unchecked misinformation could erode public trust in democratic institutions.

“There has been no communication submitted to, received by, or acknowledged within the legislative chamber regarding the rotation of chairmanship among traditional rulers in the state. No committee of the House, including the Committee on Chieftaincy Matters, has discussed or scheduled deliberations on such an issue”, the statement declared.

The Speaker cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information, particularly on sensitive cultural and traditional matters, noting that the misleading post did not emanate from any recognised channel of the House of Assembly.

Prince Egbedun reassured residents of Osun State of his unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability in legislative processes.

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OGHA Passes 2026 Appropriation Bill

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the Year 2026 Appropriation Bill of one point seven trillion presented by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun barely 26 days ago.

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The passage of the Appropriation Bill was consequent upon the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, chaired by Mr Musefiu Lamidi, who thereafter moved the motion for its adoption, seconded by Mr Folawewo Salami and supported by the Whole House through a voice vote during the plenary presided over by Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The bill was later read and adopted clause by clause before the Committee of the Whole House; after which the motion for its third reading was moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye and supported by all the lawmakers through a unanimous voice vote.

The Clerk, Mr. Sakiru Adebakin, thereafter took the third reading of the bill before the State lawmakers; while the Speaker later directed that the clean copy of the bill be transmitted to the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his assent.

Earlier while presenting the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation’s report on the bill titled: “Year 2026 Appropriation Bill“, Mr Lamidi said that the Assembly adjusted the budget proposals of three MDAs, part of which led to a slight upward review of the Internally Generated Revenue to the tune of two point one nine three billion naira  the same figure was reduced from the capital receipt, retaining the total actual budget expenditure of one point seven trillion naira earlier presented to the State lawmakers by the Governor.

In a related development, the Assembly had earlier passed the Year 2025 Revised Appropriation Bill and that of the Revised Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF for Year 2026-2028.

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OSHA Nears Passage of 2026 Budget

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has advanced the 2026 Appropriation Bill toward final passage, calling for stronger Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, mechanisms to ensure effective and efficient budget implementation.

Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Olumide Fatunmise, made the call while presenting his committee’s report at a plenary session held at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.

He stressed that robust oversight remains critical to achieving proper execution of the 2026 budget.

Mr Fatunmise explained that the proposed budget mirrors the priorities of Osun residents, with allocations to key sectors including education, infrastructure, health, agriculture, social welfare, and commerce.

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Reacting to the report, lawmakers such as Prince Adeyemi Adewumi and Mr Abiola Awoyeye commended the committee for its diligence and the successful completion of the budget defence exercise.

In his remarks, the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun, praised the Chairman and members of the Finance and Appropriation Committee, alongside other Standing Committees, for their resilience and commitment throughout the budget review process.

He noted that their dedication played a major role in the success recorded.

The House thereafter resolved into the Committee of Supply for detailed consideration of the State Appropriation Bill, also known as the Money Bill.

Following the amendment of grey areas, the Deputy Majority Leader, Mr Adekunle Oladimeji, moved a motion for the adoption of the report, which Mr Olumide Fatunmise seconded.

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Assembly Targets Traffic Chaos at Kuto Roundabout

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Finance and Appropriations, has directed the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE to immediately address indiscriminate parking under the Kuto Flyover in Abeokuta and enforce compliance with traffic regulations to restore order around the Kuto Roundabout.

Chairman of the committee, Mr Musefiu Lamidi, issued the directive during the ongoing 2026 budget defence by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The Committee Chairman attributed the persistent gridlock at the location to driving against traffic, indiscriminate loading and offloading of passengers by commercial vehicles amongst others.

The Committee also charged the Ministry of Transportation to align the development of the Gateway Airport with the State’s economic agenda to ensure that the project delivers its mandate of boosting investment, connectivity and revenue generation.

Defending the Ministry’s budget proposals, the State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Olugbenga Dairo, said plans were underway to establish a State-owned airline, and gave the assurance that the State would commence cargo flight operations, situate an aircraft maintenance and repair facility at the Gateway Airport from the next fiscal year.

Heads of agencies under the ministry who appeared before the committee included officials of TRACE, the Gateway Airport, and the Vehicle Inspection Office.

Other agencies that took turns to defend their 2026 budget proposals before the House Committee were the State Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives, ministry of Rural Development, the State House of Assembly, the Assembly Service Commission, office of the Auditor-General for the State and its Local Government counterpart.

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OGHA Screens New Local Government Auditor-General

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has screened Mr. Abdul-Najim Olayinka, the nominee of the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for the post of Auditor-General for Local Governments.

The lawmakers, who took turns to applaud the Governor, described Mr Olayinka as a thorough bred professional

who had distinguished himself in all the positions he had occupied.

While presiding over the screening at the Assembly Complex,  Oke-Mosan,  Abeokuta, the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide charged the nominee to ensure that his tenure was marked with positive change,  integrity, transparency, and accountability if confirmed.

Responding, the Nominee thanked the Governor for the confidence reposed in him and promised to run an inclusive management team with strong mechanisms for accountability and transparency.

Mr Olayinka, a native of Sagamu Local Government Area, and a graduate of accounting from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, trained as an auditor, who was until his nomination, the Head of Operations at the OG-CARES Livelihood Support Unit under the Ministry of Finance.

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Ogun Assembly Advances Agricultural Land Bill

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

A bill seeking the creation of an agency to manage agricultural land, regulate, and promote responsible land use has passed its second reading on the floor of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA.

The debate followed a motion by the sponsor, Mr Waliu Owode, seconded by Mr Folawewo Salami and supported by all other lawmakers through a voice vote.

Mr Owode explained that the bill would secure land tenure and usage.

He added that the proposed law would boost investors’ confidence in the agricultural sector by enhancing agricultural productivity, strengthen food security, create jobs, and increasing internally generated revenue for the state.

Corroborating the sponsor, the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye and Mr Oluseun Adesanya, described the bill as critical towards addressing issues relating to land acquisition, especially within the rural communities.

The lawmakers further added that the bill would guarantee compensation for traditional land owners, reduce land disputes, which they noted accounted for about 90% of petitions received by the House.

While committing the bill to the House Committees on Agriculture as well as Lands and Housing for further legislative action, the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, emphasised that the bill would remove illegal occupation of agricultural land, reduce misuse and restore agricultural land in line with the global best practices.

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Ogun Assembly Seeks Resuscitation of Gateway Hotel

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Concerned by the need to revitalise dormant public assets for economic growth, job creation, and tourism development, the Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Government to consider the resuscitation and modernisation of the moribund Gateway Hotel, Ota. 

The resolution followed extensive deliberations on a motion titled: “Urgent Need for the Resuscitation, Modernisation and Commercial Revamp of the Moribund Gateway Hotel, Ota as a Strategic Economic and Tourism Asset of the State,” at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Leading the debate, the sponsor of the motion and Majority Leader of the House, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, highlighted the economic and strategic importance of reviving the facility, describing it as a viable revenue source capable of stimulating local economic activities, attracting private investment and creating employment opportunities for residents of the State.

Other lawmakers, including the Chief Whip, Mrs Omolola Bakare, Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, as well as Mr Musefiu Lamidi, Mr Adebisi Oyedele, Barrister Oluseun Adesanya, Mr Wahab Haruna and Dr Babatunde Tella, supported the motion, calling for focused rehabilitation efforts to reposition the hotel as a critical contributor to the state’s hospitality and tourism sector.

The Majority Leader, Mr Yussuf later moved motion for the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Mrs Bakare; while the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi, moved the motion converting the debate into a House resolution, seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, and supported by the entire House.

Responding, the Speaker, Mr. Elemide, commended the lawmakers for their contributions to the debate and directed that copies of the resolution be forwarded to all relevant government agencies and stakeholders for necessary action.

In another development, a bill titled: “Ogun State Agricultural Land Management Agency Bill”,  scaled first reading, as the Clerk, Mr. Sakiru Adebakin read the bill for the first time before the State lawmakers.

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OGHA Calls for Promotion of National Values

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has reiterated the need for promoting National values to serve as a catalyst for responsible citizenship and sustainable development.

The State lawmakers led by the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, made the call during a seminar entitled “Roles of Legislature in Promoting National Core Values for National Development”, organised by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Ogun State Directorate, in conjunction with the State House of Assembly. 

Mr Elemide emphasized a return to national core values that reflect cultural upbringing, ethical responsibility and collective discipline.

On their part, a former Speaker, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, and the Assembly Deputy Chief Whip, Mr. Babatunde Tella, called for the entrenchment of the nation’s core values right from the family, communities, sub-national, and national levels, maintaining that the nation should be committed to defending its sovereignty and protecting the people and national resources.

In his presentation, the resource person and former State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Mr. Sola Babalola, highlighted the urgency of a coordinated value reorientation campaign across the nation, emphasizing that four major social institutions should be refocused to reposition Nigeria’s value system.

Mr Babalola explained that the family, educational institutions, religious organisations, and the community must intensify efforts to strengthen national values and ethics, shaping societal behaviour.

In a remark, the State Director of NOA Mrs. Oyebisi Andu, said the essence of the programme was to explore how legislative institution could drive value re-orientation and take its cardinal role in a democracy.

Earlier, the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi, urged her co-lawmakers to take advantage of the Seminar to further contribute their quota to promoting the nation’s core values to aid national development.

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OGHA Moves to Fast-Track Contributory Pension Implementation

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has summoned the management teams of all state-owned tertiary institutions, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, and the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of State Pensions for a meeting ahead of the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Establishments and Public Service Matters, Dr Babatunde Tella, issued the invitation after a joint session with the Ogun State Pension Fund Management Committee.

He said the engagement would help address gaps in the implementation framework, review the nine-point agenda agreed in the MOU with organised labour, and ensure that public tertiary institutions comply with statutory pension requirements.

Dr Tella, accompanied by lawmakers Mr Damilare Bello, Mr Yusuf Amosun, Mr Waliu Owode, Mr Wasiu Ayodele, Mr Olakunle Sobunkola and Mr Kayode Soneye, assured that the Assembly would continue working with the executive to resolve outstanding issues under the scheme.

The Permanent Secretary and Chair of the Pension Fund Management Committee, Mrs Ariola Adetayo, and committee member Alhaji Kunle Adegbite, told lawmakers that seven of the MOU items had already been implemented.

They added that payments would commence once challenges around updating beneficiaries’ PINs were fully resolved.

They reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing pension concerns in the state and described the scheme as the best model when properly executed, commending the administration’s efforts to improve the welfare of retiring workers.

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Legislature

Stakeholders Back Ogun DEI Commission Bill

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Stakeholders at the public hearing on the Ogun State Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission Bill have unanimously backed the proposed law, saying it will strengthen social justice, ensure equitable representation, and protect vulnerable groups across sectors.

Representatives of various organisations said the bill would institutionalize fair practices and widen protection mechanisms for marginalized individuals and communities.

They urged closer collaboration between the executive and legislature to secure early gubernatorial assent and recommended that global DEI obligations cited in the bill be clearly outlined.

Declaring the forum open, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, said the bill was introduced to promote public orientation, equity, and inclusion for peaceful coexistence.

The bill’s sponsor and Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi, said it would entrench fairness, enhance representation, and prohibit discrimination in all spheres.

Also speaking, the Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Adijat Adeleye, said the DEI bill remains a priority for both arms of government, noting ongoing efforts to ensure state facilities comply with accessibility standards.

Earlier, the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Chief Whip, Mrs Omolola Bakare, said the commission would create a structured platform for marginalized groups to participate in governance, economic development, and social life.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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OYHA, Stakeholders Review Grazing Regulation Law

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has opened a public hearing on the Post-Legislative Scrutiny of the Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019.

The session, held in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy, brought together stakeholders from the Ministry of Agriculture, Amotekun, the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN.

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, represented by his Deputy, Mr Muhammed Fadeyi, said the adoption of Post-Legislative Scrutiny marked another milestone for the Assembly.

He assured participants that all memoranda would be reviewed and harmonised.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, described the law as a work in progress, saying its framework was still evolving.

MACBAN recommended broader education and sensitisation on the law to ensure full understanding before implementation.

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South-West Speakers Adopt Joint Reform Agenda

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Conference of Southwest Speakers of State Houses of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democratic governance, improving legislative cooperation, and advancing regional development across the South-West.

These resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued after the Speakers’ meeting in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The document was jointly signed by the National Chairman of the Conference and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin; Chairman of the South-West Conference of Speakers and Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr. Adeoye Aribasoye; Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Oludaisi Elemide; and Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Olumide Egbedun.

Presenting the communiqué, Conference Chairman, Mr. Aribasoye praised President Bola Tinubu for promoting national unity and inclusive development. He also commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for the state’s ongoing infrastructural transformation.

The Conference reviewed issues of governance, national development, and constitutional reforms, adopting common positions on electoral reform, inclusive governance, devolution of powers, state policing, fiscal federalism, and citizenship rights.

The Speakers emphasized the need to strengthen local government administration and review the Harmonised Standing Orders of South-West legislatures to ensure uniformity in legislative procedures.

On regional security, the Conference commended the South-West Security Network, Amotekun, for its operational gains and recommended the creation of Post-Legislative Scrutiny Units in all state assemblies to assess the effectiveness of critical laws, including those establishing Amotekun and banning open grazing.

The Speakers also urged South-West governors to work with the National Boundary Commission on resolving boundary disputes and called for greater youth inclusion in governance through platforms that support meaningful participation in the democratic process.

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