Religion

Ogun Assembly Holds Carol of Nine Lessons

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By Omolara Adasofunjo 

The Ogun State House of Assembly has organised a Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons with a call on the people to sustain the virtues of selflessness, love, and sacrifice symbolized by the birth of Jesus Christ.

In a sermon at the event held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Pastor Femi Ogbontigba of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ogun Province 15, urged Christians to remain steadfast in their faith, adding that Jesus would always bring hope and direction in every circumstance. 

In a remark, the Speaker of the House, Mr Oludaisi Elemide who read the Ninth Lesson from the book Hebrews chapter 1, verses 1 to 12 also encouraged those in leadership positions to prioritize the welfare of the people and always strive to serve selflessly. 

Mr Elemide urged the people to celebrate this season in moderation and endeavour to approach issues with calmness and understanding, promising that the lawmakers would work together towards enhancing the overall growth of the state. 

Also speaking, the Coordinator of the Assembly’s Christian Chapel, Mr. Olanrewaju Olonade said the Christmas season is a reminder to Christians not to live in fear but to celebrate the joy and hope that Jesus Christ brought to mankind. 

The event featured a rendition of various hymns and prayers, while notable lawmakers took their turns in taking the lessons, including the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi as well as Mr Oluseun Adesanya, Mr Babatunde Tella, Mr Damilola Soneye and Mr Musefiu Lamidi.

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Legislature

Ogun Assembly Passes Resolution to Curb Fake Drugs

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Government through the relevant agencies to step up measures towards curbing the menace of fake and expired drugs.

The passage of the resolution followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by Mr Olakunle Sobukanla and supported by the Whole House.

Opening debate on the motion, the sponsor and Chairman, House Committee on Health, representing Yewa North 2 State Constituency, Mr Wahab Haruna, had decried the high rate of fake and expired drugs in circulation.

Mr Haruna appealed that the State Ministry of Health and other professionals bodies in the sector across the state to collaborate to combat the menace, while ensuring appropriate sanctions and fines were put in place to serve as deterrent to future perpetrators.

Also supporting the resolution, Mr Babatunde Tella, Mr Oluseun Adesanya and Adegoke Adeyanju said the effect of counterfeit drugs on the people was alarming and called for the sustenance of the state Government’s proactive measures to centralize drug testing and distribution through the a central medicine store to all public health facilities in the state.

Responding, the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide blamed the problem on the selfish desire for inappropriate maximization of profit by those he described as unscrupulous elements in the sector, pointing out that the grave consequences of fake drug made some Asian nations resorted to subjecting the peddlers to capital punishment.

He implored the various enforcement and regulatory agencies to step up measures towards checkmating the sales and distribution of fake and expires drugs nationwide.

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Health

Oyo Assembly Calls for Ban of Styrofoam

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By Mosoe Kehinde 

Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the state government to ban the use of Styrofoam for food purposes in the state.

The appeal followed a motion on the need to ban the usage of Styrofoams for food service, storage and other related usage in Oyo State Co-sponsored by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr Sanjo Adedoyin and Mr Gabriel Babajide.

The motion, which sought synergy among the Ministries of Health, Environment and Natural as well as the State Executive Council for the total ban of styrofoam in the State was aimed at preventing its harmful effects on humans and the environment

According to Mr Babajide, who presented the motion, research has revealed that, it takes hundreds of years before styrofoam degrade in the soil and as such becomes dangerous for the environment

“Further aware that the use of styrofoam is common in Africa, and Nigeria, due to its population and availability of market, takes the lead in the usage of this harmful container in, the continent. Mr. Speaker, the presence of styrofoam in our marketplaces, restaurants, streets, and even in dränage systems is visible to the blind.

“Observe that just three (3) weeks ago the Lagos State Government banned the total use of single-use plastic known as styrofoam. The Government of Abia State has also ordered the same ban on styrofoam. These are proactive measures to phase out the total use of the deadly substance. It is, however, very important as a matter of utmost urgency, to stop the use of styrofoam in Oyo State, as it is hazardous to both the environment and human beings.

“Further observes that a number of states and cities in America have banned single-use plastic items, like styrofoam, in an effort to cut down on waste and encourage the use of biodegradable or reusable items. As its ban took effect on May 4, 2022, styrofoam is banned in Colorado, Maine, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. and New Jersey was the most recent to be implemented, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington have styrofoam bans that are not yet in effect.

Reacting, lawmaker representing Ibadan Northeast 1, Mr Abiodun Babalola who further highlighted the implications of the use of Styrofoams to both human and aquatic said there was a need for the government to take urgent steps on the matter.

In a resolution, the Speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin asked the Ministry of Information and Orientation as well as other information dissemination organs of Government to organize enlightenment programs to sensitize the public on the danger of using styrofoam.

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News

Ogun Govt. Applauds Assembly Members as Elemide Emerges New Speaker

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has congratulated the new Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, and all the State lawmakers for ensuring a rancour free process through which they elected the new Speaker.

The governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako Oyedele spoke when he received 19 members of the House who accompanied the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olusegun Oludaisi Elemide on a courtesy call on him this Tuesday in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said the members have a perogative on who they want to lead them at any point in time.

He commended the seamless manner in which they elected the new Speaker, reaffirming that the lawmakers have the right to decide who would lead them in a democracy.

According to him, ” it is worthy of note that the executive has not interfere in the process to make sure that you are comfortable in what you want to do, that led you to making your decision.

 And we support you in the decision that you make. 

He said, ” you have gone through the progress in a way that is extemporary. This is not the first time in this country that members of a particular legislature has decided to change their leader.

He emphasized that the executive arm will continue to adhere strictly to the concept of Separation of Power and the rule of law in it relationship with the House of Assembly.

The governor pledged that his administration would support and work closely with the legislature to maintain the harmonious relationship that has existed in the last four and a half years.

In his remarks, the new Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elemide said the House would continue to compliment the executive and avoid the unnecessary mudslinging that may hindered the progress of the State.

” we are not going to fight neither are we going to compromised the executive. In the legislature, there is room for lobbying. We will lobby where we need to lobby, we will assert where we need to assert and we will let the whole people of the State know that we are there for them.

” To my colleagues, I would not want to betray their confidence that they have in me, it is going to be we and not I. I am just the first among equals and we were voted in from our various Constituencies. I will take cognisant that we are equal.

” I will be there to speak for them and I will speak whatever they put in my mouth”, Elemide concluded.

Politics

Ondo Assembly Debunks Report Of Missing Fund

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Ondo State House of Assembly says there was no missing fund of two point four million Naira as being circulated in some medium.

The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Youth and Sports development, Mr. Olugbenga Omole made clarification while briefing newsmen on the invitation of a lawmaker, Mr. Bankole Felemu-Gudu and the clerk of the house, Mr. Bode Adeyelu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Mr. Omole stated that there was actually an issue in the house from a petition written to the EFCC by one of the lawmakers and a former deputy speaker, Mr. Iroju Ogundeji over a supposed seminar billed for December, but was not attended due to the situation in the country then.

The Chairman informed journalists that the money meant for the seminar, the sum of two point four million naira was not accessed until May last year and had since been deposited in the coffer of the Assembly.

He said though the lawmaker, Mr. Felemu-Gudu and the Clerk, Mr. Adeyelu were invited by the EFCC since last week Thursday for interrogation but could not meet bail condition over the weekend.

Mr. Omole noted that the duo would be released and will be back in the Ondo State anytime soon.

The Chairman of the house committee who noted that he was misquoted by some journalists urged media to verify issues and be double sure before reportage of such event or happenings.

Olumide Abudu