Politics

Ogun Assembly Approves MTEF, Rural Bill Scales Second Reading

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has approved the revised Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF for years 2024-2026 received through a correspondence from Governor Dapo Abiodun last week.

The approval followed a presentation of the report by the Chairman, the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation mr Musefiu Lamidi, who later moved for its adoption, seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye and supported by all the State lawmakers.

The motion for the approval of the State MTEF was moved by the Majority Leader Mr Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by Mr Yusuf Amosun and supported by the Whole House through a voice vote.

 The Governor had through a correspondence last week notified the Assembly that, the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework had been revised to enable the process of planning and budgeting for year 2024 and the outer years of 2025 and 2026 continue in Earnest.

Meanwhile, the Assembly has commended Dangote Cement Factory Ibese, for fulfilling its part of obligations to the host communities by delivering the electrical materials needed to replace those damaged by its trucks, which led to power outage in the host communities.

The Speaker of the House, Mr olakunle Oluomo, who made the commendation, while responding to the presentation of the lawmaker representing Yewa North 1 State Constituency, mr Adegoke Adeyanju, also enjoined the Management of the Company to immediately begin the process of construction of trailer park near its plant to stop the indiscriminate parking of trucks on the roads in the area.

This is just as Mr Oluomo requested the company to carry out repairs or apply palliatives on roads around the company, while calling on the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure as well as local government councils to carry out palliatives on damaged portions of roads in the State.

Meanwhile, a bill seeking the integration and development of the rural and semi-urban areas in Ogun State has scaled through second reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly.

Opening debate on the bill entitled “Ogun State Rural and Semi Urban integration and development bill, 2023”, during its second reading stage, the sponsor, Mr Babatunde Tella, noted that it was meant to focus on grassroot development, reduce rural- urban migration, boost agriculture and develop the rural communities and the inhabitants.

Mr Tella explained that qualitative development required bottom-up approach, with rural areas and semi-urban as focus, while canvassing  for allocation of forty percent of resources meant for infrastructural development  to be channelled to the development of rural areas in the State.

Corroborating the Sponsor, other lawmakers including the Speaker of the house of assembly, mr Olakunle Oluomo, Minority Leader Mr Lukman Adeleye, Adebisi Oyedele, Lawal Adekunle, Oluseun Adesanya, Adegoke Adeyanju and Folawewo Salami, stated that the bill was targeted towards promoting even development in all parts of the State, as rural communities costituted over 90% part of the State.

They posited that rural communities in the State required more government’s  presence to advance development, boost food production and create more employment opportunities.

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Politics

Osun Assembly Passes LG Areas Creation Amendment Bill

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By Mojisola Oladele 

The Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) Amendment No 6 Bill has scaled through its final passage.

This followed its adoption by the Majority Leader of Osun State House of Assembly , Mr. Adewunmi Kofoworola and Seconded by member representing Egbedore State Constituency, Mr. Adesola Ogunrinade.

The Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun who presided over the plenary said the Bill would be forwarded to the State Governor for assent.

Meanwhile , Member Representing Ife – South, Mr. Lawrence Adeoti while presenting the Policy Thrust of the Osun State New Towns & Growth Areas Development Authority review bill 2023 emphasized that the previous law contained lots of abnormalities which needs to be corrected.

Mr. Adeoti explained that the abnormalities had caused hardship to the people and public at large.

In separate contributions, the lawmakers noted that the bill needs to be reviewed to correct the wrongs to upgrade the cities and towns.

Also, the Osun State Anti-Corruption Establishment Agency bill 2023 scaled through its second reading.

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Transportation

Road Agency Bill Scales Second Reading in OSHA

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun Road Maintenance Agency Establishment Bill 2023 has scaled through the Second Reading, after the legislators presented it’s policy thrust. 

The lawmakers called for the accelerated passage of the Bill which would help upgrade Transportation system in the State, aid easy maintenance of Truck “B” roads, Rehabilitation of dilapidated Roads amongst other benefits of the Bill. 

The Majority leader of the House, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi and Member representing,Ola – Oluwa, Mr. Afeez Ibrahim moved that Bill scales through its second reading during plenary presided by The Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun. 

Also, the Chairman, Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Public Works and Transport, Mr. Abiola Ibrahim disclosed to the house that the State Ministry of Works would find a temporary solution to the end point of Ikirun – Insha Road, which had been leading to road accidents. 

Recalled that member representing Ifelodun State Constituency, Mr. Akinlolu Adeyemi raised the issue of the road during the recent plenaries of the House. 

However, Osun State Lottery and Gaming Activities Bill 2023 sponsored by The Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun and Osun State Tertiary Institution Staff Retirement Age Amendment Bill 2023 sponsored by member Representing Ila, Mr. Sikiru Bajepade, were mentioned at the floor of the House.

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News

OSHA Passes Anthem Crest, Flag 2023 Bill into Law

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State Anthem Crest and Flag Bill 2023 have been passed into Law. 

The Speaker, of Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun who presided over the Plenary said it would be sent to Governor Ademola Adeleke of the state, for assent. 

Prince Egbedun explained that the new law is re-enacting the spirit and character of the repealed State of Osun Anthem, Crest, and Flag Law 2012, with vital amendments which reflect the evolving identity and aspirations of the State.

The Speaker said that the new law retains the Osun Anthem which shall be rendered at all public functions in the State, alongside the National Anthem.

Prince Egbedun stressed that the title “State of Osun” has been reversed to Osun State, while the new law adopts the Nigerian National Flag and Coat of Arms as the sole flag and crest to be utilized during public events across the State.

Earlier, The Deputy Speaker and Chairman Of The 7- Man Adhoc Committee, Prince Akinyode Oyewusi presented the Report of its Preliminary Screening for the Commissioner Nominees held last week on the floor of the House. 

Responding to the report of the 7 Man -Adhoc Committee which screened the Commissioner nominee, The Speaker Commended the committee for its timely report stressing that the exercise marked a significant milestone in their Legislative Functions. 

Prince Egbedun also lauded the committee for its keen sense of responsibility displayed during the preliminary screening exercise. 

He urged the Commissioner nominees to ensure they impact positively the development of the State. 

Meanwhile, Thirteen out of the Commissioner nominees appeared for further screening today before the whole House has been confirmed. 

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Judiciary

Osun State Judicial Fund Management Bill Scales Through Second Reading Before House

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Osun State Judicial Fund Management Bill has scaled through the second reading on the floor of the Osun House of Assembly.

This follows the motion moved by member representing Egbedore State Constituency, Mr. Babatunde Ibirogba and seconded by Iwo, Mr. Usamotu Adebayo

Reading the Policy Trust of the Bill, Mr. Ibirogba said the Bill on for the  would make the Judiciary Financially Autonomous and check interference of judgements

In their contributions, some of the Lawmakers including member representing Ila state Constituency, Mr. Jaiyeola Adebisi called for the speedy passage of the Bill

saying the Bill when passed would ensure speedy dispense of judgements.

In his remark, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye said Financial Autonomy would ensure separation of power among the three arms of government and make the Judiciary and Legislative independent.

Mr. Owoeye who pointed out that both Legislative and Judiciary depends on Executive arm for fund said financial autonomy would enhance the activities of the two arms of government.

The House later dissolve to Committee of the Whole for further considerations of clauses in the Bill.

Funmi Adekoya