Legislature

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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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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Conference of Speakers Condemns Uromi Attack

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The Conference of Speakers of State Legislature of Nigeria, CSSLN, strongly condemns as horrific the lynching of 16 northern travelers who were in transit, accused of possessing Dane guns (local firearms). 

It would be recalled that these individuals were tragically killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, on Friday, March 28, 2025. 

The Conference, in a press statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, said the action of the so-called members of the Vigilance group responsible for their killing was barbaric and unjustifiable.

It decried the act of mob violence by the local security officers as a gross violation of human rights and a serious threat to peace and security. 

“Such extrajudicial killings undermine the rule of law and contribute to the erosion of societal values.” “We commend the prompt response of the Edo State government and security agencies in addressing the situation, but we urge the state government to intensify efforts to ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are swiftly identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law”, the statement noted.

Furthermore, the Conference called for proper and rigorous oversight of the community policing structures established by various state governments. 

“It is essential to ensure that these local security operatives operate with professionalism, respect for human rights, and in line with the rule of law. Effective oversight will safeguard the integrity of these initiatives and ensure they do not become instruments of injustice. Our hearts go out to the families of the deceased. We extend our deepest condolences during this time of grief and stand with them in their loss”, the statement added.

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Education

Ogundoyin Commends Makinde’s Commitment to Technical Education

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, has commended the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for the various initiatives of his administration aimed at promoting technical education.

This is just as the speaker emphasized the importance of legislative support in promoting international education and providing scholarships to deserving students.

Speaking at a forum held at the International Conference Centre, ICC, University of Ibadan, Mr Ogundoyin noted that the state government has continued to promote technical education through infrastructural development, training and re-training of personnel as well as development of curriculum to meet international standards.

“The Abiola Ajimobi First Technical University is a flagship project in Makinde’s efforts to promote technical education. The university offers a range of courses and programs focused on technical and vocational skills, aiming to bridge the skill gap in Nigeria. Makinde has also ensured that the university is well-equipped to provide quality education, with a focus on practical learning and entrepreneurial practices.“

According to Mr Ogundoyin, international education is a vital tool for transformative change and a catalyst for empowering the next generation of leaders.

As the leader of the OYHA, Mr. Ogundoyin pledged to explore ways of aiding and supporting international education initiatives, recognizing the vital role they play in shaping education policy, setting spending priorities, and allocating resources to support international education.

He commended the Oyo State Government for allocating ₦145.25 billion, representing 21.44% of the total budget, to the education sector in 2025.

This significant investment, Mr Ogundoyin said, underscores the government’s dedication to empowering future generations and transforming Oyo State into a beacon of prosperity and excellence.

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2025: Ogundoyin Urges Nigerians to be Hopeful, Resilient

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria and Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and resilient as the nation steps into the year 2025.

In his New Year message, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin encouraged citizens to seize the opportunities that 2025 presents, contribute to national growth, and work toward a brighter future for themselves and generations to come.

He acknowledged the challenges facing the country but emphasized the power of a positive mindset in overcoming obstacles and building confidence for a better Nigeria.

Expressing optimism about Nigeria’s future, Mr Ogundoyin prayed for the nation’s recovery and progress, assuring that the country will emerge stronger.

He also extended warm wishes to his colleagues in the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, members of the Conference of Speakers’ Executive Council, and other State Speakers, appreciating their dedication and commitment.

“I wish Nigerians a happy and productive 2025. To all honorable members of State Assemblies, may this year bring us sound health, clarity of mind, and the drive to fulfill our legislative responsibilities excellently,” Ogundoyin stated.

The OYHA Speaker then urged everyone to approach the new year with hope, determination, and a collective resolve to achieve greatness.

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Economy

2025 budget will play key role towards economic prosperity – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Governor Seyi Makinde has signed the Oyo State 2025 Budget into law, with assurance that the budget would play a key role in the state’s economic prosperity. 

Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office, Ibadan, Governor Makinde reassured the people of the state that his administration would continue to push for reforms, policies and economic civilization. 

He expressed optimism that the signing of the 2025 Appropriation Bill of 684 billion naira would foster growth, enhance infrastructure, and improve the livelihoods of residents.

The governor said the new 80,000 naira minimum wage had been captured in the 2025 budget and its implementation would commence by January 2025.

Governor Makinde called for continued support for his administration, pledging that his government would continue to be transparent in its dealings. 

Earlier, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, said the upward review of the budget from 678 billion naira to 684 billion naira was a deliberate effort to accommodate emerging priorities and critical projects.

Mr Ogundoyin said the emerging priorities and critical projects would drive the state’s economic growth, improve infrastructure, and enhance the overall quality of life of citizens.

The speaker said the lawmakers were committed to working collaboratively with other arms of government to implement policies and programmes for economic growth.

The governor had on November 13 presented a 2025 budget proposal of 678 billion naira to the Oyo State House of Assembly for approval.

The state legislature after its legislative considerations jacked up the budget by an additional 6 billion naira, which raised the total budget to 684 billion naira.

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Legislature

OYHA Moves to Enhance Cooperative Societies

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has directed its Standing Committee on Commerce and Cooperatives to investigate the causes of dwindling fortunes and the ailing nature of cooperative societies across the state and come up with workable solutions to revive and reposition them for effective performances.

The House issued the directive at its plenary while deliberating on a motion sponsored by the House Leader, Mr. Sanjo Onaolapo, representing Ogbomoso South State Constituency. 

Moving the motion on a “Passionate Appeal to the Executive Arm of Government to put necessary machinery in place towards Repositioning of Farmers’ Cooperative Society for Greater Agricultural output and Productivity in the State”, Mr Onaolapo explained that many Agricultural Cooperative Societies were now moribund and unattractive due to lack of loan facilities for the farmers and other logistics that could enhance their effectiveness.

He noted that many people were ready to engage in farming and other agricultural productive ventures but were hampered by a lack of finances.

“Access to loan from various commercial banks come with high-interest rate and demands from collaterals which would not be attainable by the rural dwellers.”

“It should be noted that many people are ready and highly committed to engaging in farming and other productive ventures but are being hampered and restricted financially and due to the unavailability of other logistics that this intervention will take care of”. The lawmaker said

Mr Onaolapo stressed that the upgrading of existing farm settlements with the provision of modern amenities and the establishment of new ones in all zones of the state was a viable means of revitalising the agricultural sector.

The House as part of its resolves also urged the executive arm of government, through the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Cooperatives to review its mode of engagement with registered Agricultural Cooperative societies for them to fulfil their mandates of poverty reduction, women empowerment, and employment creation among others.

Meanwhile, three executive bills passed through the first reading stage at the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin. 

The three bills were the Oyo State Presumptive Tax Bill, 2023, the Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency Bill, 2023, and the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority Bill, 2023.

The House has adjourned the plenary till Thursday, 18th January 2024.

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Infrastructure

Circular Road: Makinde Makes 150 Billion Naira Loan Request

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By Mosope Kehinde 

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has sent a request to the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, to access a loan of one hundred and fifty billion naira to finance the ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road in Ibadan and other infrastructure.

The governor made this request in a letter forwarded to the OYHA and was read by the speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin.

The governor in the letter said the request became necessary to enable the state government to complete the 104km road project and others in the state. 

The House, while deliberating on the loan request, directed its committees on Finance, Appropriation and State Economic Planning and that of Works to investigate the loan request.

It urged the two joint committees to come up with a comprehensive report on the loan request and the mode of payment.

The speaker in his submission stressed the need for the committees to get all necessary briefs on the request and report to the House in one week.

“Having 150 billion for Ibadan Circular Road and other infrastructure is a good idea but we have to consider the payback mechanism. I meant the payment procedure. We also want the two committees to get all the necessary details about the proposed loan. We need a holistic report on the request, the economic impacts of the road and other infrastructure when completed among other details.” Oyo Speaker said

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Politics

OYHA Gives Nod for Two Additional Commissioner Nominees

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has screened and approved the appointment of two commissioner nominees, Professor Musibau Babatunde and Mrs Toyin Balogun as requested by the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

The two commissioner nominees who were absent at the first batch of the screening of Commissioner nominees were asked to take a bow after responding to questions asked by the lawmakers

Speaking with journalists shortly after their confirmation by the house, Professor Babatunde, a former commissioner for budget and planning and Mrs Balogun, Director General, women mobilization, Omituntun 2.0 expressed readiness to put their best in any portfolio assigned to them by the governor.

Earlier, during the plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, the house granted approval to Governor Makinde’s request to appoint 20 Special Advisers.

The approval was sequel to a letter of request forwarded to the House of Assembly by Governor Seyi Makinde.

The letter read in part ” I wish to bring to the attention of the House that since the assumption of this administration, I have made only few appointments.  However, there is a need to get other appointees on board to assist the Executive Arm in the implementation of its policies.

” It is as a result of this that I seek the legislatures kind approval to appoint twenty Special Advisers to occupy strategic portfolios. It is pertinent to inform your Honor that my request is in line with Section 196 Subsection 1 and 2 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended”

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the approval was granted to give Omituntun 2.0 a stronger footing.

In another development, the state house of assembly has asked the chairman, Akinyele local government, Mr Taoheed Adedigba to step aside pending investigation into alleged gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds.

The house however directed his vice, Mr Funso Kayode to take over the council while the secretary should take over the LCDA 1 and the assistant secretary should head LCDA 2 in acting capacity

The assembly also directed the chairman, Ibadan North local government, popularly Mr Shuabu Oladayo to step aside.

Mr Oladayo was also alleged of impunity, abuse of office and misappropriation of local government funds in a petition read on the floor of the house

The house however constituted an adhoc committee headed by Mr Peter Ojedokun to investigate the allegations.

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Politics

Oyo Assembly Directs Commissioner Nominees to Submit CVs

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has directed commissioner nominees presented by Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to submit fifty copies of their credentials to the clerk on or before 5 O’clock in the afternoon Friday, 23rd June 2023.

Speaker of the house, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin gave the directive during Thursday’s plenary after reading a letter from the executive requesting for the screening of seven commissioner nominees.

Mr Ogundoyin who said the commissioner nominees are expected to submit evidence of their submitted Code of Conduct Bureau form explained that they are to appear before the house next week Tuesday, 27th June, 2023.

Names of the commissioner nominees read on the floor of the house included Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi, Mr. Akinola Ojo, Prof Musibau Babatunde, Professor Daud Sangodoyin, Mrs Toyin Balogun, Mr. Seun Ashamu and Alhaja Fausat Joke Sanni

Meanwhile, the house after adopting the report of an ADHOC committee, reinstated the vice chairman, Iseyin Local government, Mr Raheem Ajibola who was alleged of misappropriation.

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Judiciary

New Principal Officers Take Charge at OYHA

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo state house of Assembly has appointed principal officers for the running of the 10th Assembly.

The appointment was announced by the speaker, at the first plenary of the 10th assembly

They are Mr Salami Ayinde representing Irepo Olorunsogo constituency as minority leader, Mr Gbenga Oyekola representing Atiba constituency as chief whip, Mr Adebisi Yusuf, Ibadan Southwest, Deputy Chief whip and Mr Babalola Olasunkanmi, from Egbeda as Deputy majority leader

Meanwhile, the house constituted a seven-member ad-hoc Committee to investigate local government chairmen alleged for misappropriation of funds.

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Judiciary

OYHA Holds Valedictory Session Thursday

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly will on Thursday this week hold its valedictory session

The plenary which will wrap up the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly holds at the hallowed chamber, Parliament Building, Secretariat Ibadan.

The announcement was made by the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin through his Special Assistant on Media, Alhaji Oyetunji Oyekunle. 

The Speaker who said it has been an eventful 9th Assembly in the State, expressed appreciation to all the members of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly for their unwavering support, commitment and dedication.

Mr Ogundoyin explained that the lawmakers have made history as the best in the annals of legislature in the State

Recall that, the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly was inaugurated by Governor Engr Seyi Makinde on June 10, 2019.

The valedictory session is to be attended by the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and other dignitaries including Government functionaries, past leaders and lawmakers of the Assembly, leaders of political parties, traditional rulers and other stakeholders. 

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Education

Oyo Assembly Passes OYSCATECH Bill

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the Oyo State College of Agriculture And Technology, OYSCATECH, Bill 2021.

The passage of the Bill was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the report of the House Joint Committee on Education and Agriculture and Rural Development.

The report was read by the Chairman House Committee on Agriculture, Honourable Peter Ojedokun.

The Bill is to provide for the establishment, incorporation, constitution and functions of the Oyo State College of Agriculture And Technology, Igboora following its upgrade to a Polytechnic. 

The College was upgraded to a Polytechnic in 2016, and can award National Diploma Certificate and Higher National Certificate.

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the bill was aimed at giving approval to the edit governing the institution.

He commended the Joint House Committees on Education and Agriculture And Rural Development for a job well done.

In a quick remark, the Rector of the College, Prof Akinola Akinlabi expressed happiness at the passage of the Bill.

He commended the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for the Bill.

The Rector also lauded the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin for his support and relentless efforts which he said led to the passage of the Bill.

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Culture

Oyo Assembly Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Chiefs Law

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By Mosope Kehinde

Members of the traditional institutions in Oyo State, Ministries and Agencies of Government, other Stakeholders and members of the public on Friday converged on the Oyo state secretariate for a public hearing on the proposed amendment of the Oyo State Chiefs Law.

In their separate Contributions, representatives of the olubadan in council, Otun Balogun of olubadan, High chief Tajudeen Ajibola, Onpetu of Ijero land, Oba Sunday Oyediran, Bashorun of Oyo, Alhaji Yussuf Akinade commended Gov seyi Makinde for the initiative, urging the 9th assembly to ensure all view are considered when passing the bill into law

In a welcome address, Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin represented by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Muhammed Fadeyi said the public hearing became necessary as enshrined in the law after the bill passed through the second reading.

Mr Ogundoyin also stressed the need for the assembly to gather, collate and use the views of the stakeholder as a legislative process required for the amendment of the Chiefs law.

Chairman, House Commitee on Local Government, chieftaincy matters and state honours, Mr Akinjide Akintunde and commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye said the public hearing will avail them the opportunity to have robust deliberation on section 28 subsection (1) of the chiefs laws to which amendment is proposed by the Executive Arm of Government

Mr Akinjide and Barrister Olaleye assured the Stakeholders that their inputs will be duly considered on the amendment process

It would be recalled that, the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde sought an amendment to the Chiefs Law, Cap 28, Laws of Oyo State through an Executive council letter he forwarded to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, and the bill which was read for the second time was committed to the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.

The part sought to be amended is subsection (1) of Section 28 of the Principal Law.

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Politics

Videos: Oyo Speaker Says Comments Twisted

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By Mosope Kehinde 

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has reacted to some videos which surfaced on the internet a few days ago describing them as sponsored by opposition elements. 

The Speaker said it was unfortunate that in this era and time, politicians were still playing politics befouled with hatred and animosity.

He said elections should not be seen as a do-or-die affair to the extent of politicians sponsoring fake news and twisting comments made by perceived political enemies in order to curry favour or support from the electorates.

According to the Speaker, his comments in one of the videos where he was addressing a community in his constituency were taken in part and twisted to suit the political interest of the masterminds of the ignoble act. 

He added that his full comment in the video was explanatory enough and didn’t mean admittance of failure or neglect of Ibarapaland by the State Government as portrayed or insinuated by the opposition and the purveyors of fake information who circulated the video. 

He stated further that he was only trying to explain the concept of alternative funding of projects to the people and the fact that he had to do everything possible to ensure the projects were captured in the budget

He also added that the approval of Eruwa Farm settlement for the people of Ibarapa and the approval of a grant for Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate and the approval of the reconstruction of the road within the institution, accreditation of over thirty courses in Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, among others.

“I know the opposition is already counting their losses even before the election because as a lawmaker, I have delivered on my campaign promises.  Some of them include a well furnished Primary Health Care Centre at Lagaye, a mosque for the Oloro community as demanded, a block of classrooms secondary school in Temidire community almost completed, another block of classrooms at Ojonamo community Primary School almost completed, a cold room for butchers at New Garage abattoir, a completed Eruwa Youth Movement Secretariat,  installation of solar powered streetlights at Aborerin, 15 motorized boreholes completed and already being used, another 7 motorized boreholes facilitated, distribution of not less than 60 new motorcycles to security outfits and the constituents, 25 Generating Sets to Constituents, 20 Deep Freezers to Constituents, presentation ofCash to a hundred constituents to boost their economic activities, Facilitation of ITF training and empowerment (Electrical Engineering and Furniture Making) for youths in the constituency, Purchase of Jamb forms for youths, Mathematics Competition for secondary schools, Payment of Bursary to 400 indigenous students, Facilitation of admission for students of Ibarapaland descent, Facilitation of First Bank’s training on Solar Panel installations for youths in the constituency, Facilitation of employment opportunities for constituents e.g TESCOM, Hospital Management Board, Amotekun, Access Bank, Polaris Bank, NSCDC etc, Distribution of educational materials (notebooks and chalks) to primary and secondary schools in the constituency, and many more.”

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Politics

2023: Oyo Assembly Passes Appropriation Bill Into Law

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The Oyo state House of Assembly has passed into law N310.4 billion Appropriation Bill 2023.

The house during its plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin on Thursday also passed the Finance and Appropriations bills 2023.

According to the budget, the recurrent expenditure stands at over 155 billion naira, while the capital expenditure stands at over N154.7 billion naira.

Also on the budget passed into law, One billion naira each was appropriated for Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Saki and Emmanuel Alayande University, Oyo.

The state Assembly after receiving the report of the House Committee on Public Account, Finance and Appropriation, chaired by Mr Akeem Mustapha, accepted and passed the Oyo state appropriation bill 2023 into law.

Speaking after the passage of the 2023 budget, Speaker of the house, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the house would monitor the budget through an effective oversight function and ensure its full implementation

It would be recalled that the Governor of the state, Seyi Makinde, had earlier in September presented a N310 billion budget to the House for legislative consideration and approval.

The passage of the 2023 Appropriation bill into law by the House indicated that there is no significant difference between the original appropriation presented by the governor and the amended version by the house.

Mosope Kehinde

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Oyo Assembly Acknowledges Receipt of Constitution Amendment Bills

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has acknowledged the receipt of 44 Constitution Amendment bills transmitted to it by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr Amos Ojo.

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin made the announcement during the plenary.

The 44 Constitution Amendment bills were forwarded to State Houses of Assembly through their Clerks on the 29th of March 2022.

Mr Ogundoyin said the proposed amendments were important to the nation and its citizens, hence he called on his colleagues to get prepared for the task.

He hinted that the Oyo State House of Assembly would organize seminars for its members on the proposed 44 Constitution Amendment bills to enable them to have comprehensive insight into the National assignment.

“We have the 44 Constitution Amendment bills as read by the Clerk. This is in continuation of efforts to amend some questionable and grey areas in the 1999 Constitution. Oyo Assembly will work diligently on the bills as required.  It is an important national assignment and we are treating it as such” Mr Ogundoyin said.

Recall that the National Assembly had on March 1, 2022, voted on the amendments recommended by the joint Senate and House of Representatives Special Adhoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.

Mosope Kehinde

Judiciary

LG Autonomy: JUSUN, NULGE, PASAN Hold Joint Protest in Ibadan

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The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Nigeria Union of Local Employees, NULGE and Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN in South West have engaged in peaceful protest in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to demand the implementation of local government financial autonomy bill as passed by the National Assembly.

The peaceful protest which kicked off from the Nigeria Labour Congress Secretariat, Agodi, took the protesters to the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, to solicit the support of the house to hasten the passage of local government financial autonomy bill into law at the state level in the south-west.

Addressing the protesters, the speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin pledged the readiness of the assembly to support the implementation of the bill.

Mr Ogundoyin added that Oyo Assembly would convene the meeting of assemblies in the southwest to fashion out modalities for the realization of the bill.

Earlier, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State, Olukayode Martins said it was vital that the judiciary, state assembly and local government be granted autonomy to promote good governance.

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Education

LAUTECH: Oyo Lawmaker Wants Renaming to Reflect Ogbomoso

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A bill to change the current status of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH Ogbomoso from a technical institution to a conventional university has scaled second reading in the Oyo State House of Assembly .

This was sequel to the reading of a letter from Governor Seyi Makinde by the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin requesting for the changing of the status of the university.

Deliberating on the bill during plenary, Lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency, Mrs Olawunmi Oladeji solicited the speedy passage of the bill which she said would provide necessary legal framework for the institution.

Mrs. Oladeji also noted that the name of the host town, Ogbomoso, should be retained despite making the institution a multi-campus school.

She argued that the name should be written as Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso rather than Ladoke Akintola University that the executive recommended.

Mrs Oladeji cited examples of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and University of Nigeria, Nsukka as some of the Nigerian Conventional Universities that bears their names with their host communities.

Other lawmakers including Mr Sanjo Adedoyin, Ogbomoso South, Mr Isiaka Kazeem, Oyo East/West, Mr Bamidele Adeola (Iseyin) and Mr Simeon Oyeleke (Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere) in their contributions commended Governor Seyi Makinde for the successes recorded on LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.

According to them, “it was this administration that secured full ownership of the University from Osun state and now it is also seeking to make it a conventional institution”.

Reacting, Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the bill was another effort by the present administration to reposition university education in Oyo State.

Mr Ogundoyin stated that Governor Seyi Makinde had continued to demonstrate his love and passion for all round quality education in the state adding that making LAUTECH a regular university will give more Oyo students and those of their colleagues outside the state the opportunity of pursuing any educational career of their choice in the institution.

“The bill has scaled second reading. We are working on it to ensure that our students and others like them have the opportunity of studying any course they like. This time around, they will not be restricted to technical education or courses alone. This shows how futuristic and forward looking our Governor is.” Oyo Speaker said.

The bill tagged Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH Ogbomoso (Amendment) Law, 2022 will enable the institution to offer courses in humanities and other fields of study as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) while it will also encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in various fields of learning.

It further seeks to change and amend the name of the university to Ladoke Akintola University, (LAU)

The amendment will equally allow the University to make provision for the establishment of a suitable pension scheme for all its staff

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Lifestyle

Oyo Lawmakers Celebrate Speaker, Ogundoyin on His Birthday

By Web News 1037

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly have congratulated the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin on his 35th birthday, wishing him greater fulfillment and more accomplishments in life.

The congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Mr Kazeem Olayanju, on behalf of all the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly members.

“On behalf of every legislator in the Oyo State House of Assembly, I felicitate the Right Honorable Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin as he adds another year today, 17th February 2022. We are thankful to the Lord that Mr. Speaker is alive to witness another celebration of his birthday. We are happy to identify with you on this joyous and pray that the remaining years of your life be filled with God’s abundant blessings, sound health and excellent spirit to be able to enjoy life to the fullest. Congratulations to you Mr. Speaker”, read the congratulatory message.

Mr  Olayanju said the celebrant had proven to be a young man with great potential and ideas, adding that these qualities have positively and greatly helped him in coordinating and maintaining a united 

and purpose-driven legislative arm in Oyo state.

He described him as a bridge-builder and rallying point for all the Oyo State House of Assembly lawmakers.

“Right Honorable Adebo Ogundoyin is an epitome of excellence, hard work, humility and selflessness and this is what we have been enjoying in the House.  You are truly an outstanding Speaker and leader. This has made the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly under your watch to surpass the activities and achievements of all previous lawmakers and Assemblies in the state. Your leadership style is excellent. We wish you long life and prosperity. May your latter years be more fulfilling and fruitful than the years you’ve lived” Hon Olayanju prayed.

The Irepo/Olorunsogo lawmaker noted that the Speaker’s 2022 birthday was special as it would be the first birthday he was celebrating as a married man.

“The Speaker’s birthday celebration this year is unique as he is celebrating with his beautiful wife, Olamidun Ogundoyin nee Majekodunmi. As you cherish and relish every moment of this celebration, accept more hearty felicitations from all the lawmakers in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Happy Birthday Mr. Speaker Sir”.

Kehinde Mosope

Economy

Oyo State LG Staff Loan Bill Passes First Reading

By Web News 619

A bill to establish the Oyo State Local Government Staff Loans Board has passed through first reading at the Oyo State House of Assembly.

This was sequel to the reading of a letter sent to the House by Governor Seyi Makinde requesting the Lawmakers to pass the Oyo State Local Government Staff Loans Board Bill.

Governor Makinde said the bill to provide loan for Local Government staff is aimed at enhancing their productivity and boosting their morale.

According to the letter, this is another effort of his administration to fulfill his election campaign promise to the state workers.

The bill shall be under the supervision of the State Local Government Service Commission.

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin who read the Governor’s letter at the plenary commended the Oyo State Government for exploring all avenues to make life comfortable for the state workers.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

Oyo Assembly Calls For Enlightenment On Enacted Laws

By Web News 641

Oyo state house of assembly has called on the executive arm in the state to gazette and publicize all laws passed by the assembly.

The call followed a motion on the urgent need to ensure regular gazetting and publicity of laws by the house brought by a lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North state constituency, Mrs Olawumi Oladeji.

Presenting the motion, Mrs Oladeji expressed disheartening that many of the house laws are alien to members of the public which was due to lack of publicity, hence making compliance difficult.

While commending the media for trying its best at reporting the activities of the assembly, the legislator said more needed to be done to sensitize an ordinary citizen.

Reading the house resolution, speaker, Oyo state house of assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin urged the executive arm to ensure availability of logistics for the gazetting of laws while the ministry of information should bring legislative activities to public space especially at the grassroots.

Mosope Kehinde

 

 

 

 

Politics

OYHA Resumes Plenary, Mourns Olubadan, Soun, Asigangan, Akala

By Web News 694

Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has eulogized the life and times of prominent indigenes and monarchs in the state that died recently.

In its first plenary in 2022 presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, the lawmakers took turns to pay tribute to the departed souls.

They described the monarchs as traditional institutions who had a passion for the development of the state.

Also speaking on the personality of late Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala, the lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North constituency, Mrs Olawumi Oladeji described the former governor as a formidable politician and mentor.

In the meantime, the House also deliberated on the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing of a boy, Peter Okafor at Mokola last year.

It however resolved that the House Committee on Security Matters look into ways at ensuring the remains of the victim were released to the family for burial.

It also recommended compensation and empowerment for the family of the victims.

In a short charge to the lawmakers, the speaker urged them to double up their efforts in order to accomplish and complete more legislative duties and oversight functions this year.

Mosope Kehinde

Culture

Oyo Speaker Solicits Cordial Relationship amongst Ibarapa Obas

By Web News 1501

The speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has paid a condolence visit to Igangan land on the death of the Asigangan.

His first port of call was the personal residence of the late Asigangan of Igangaland, Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeoye at AUD Quarters, Igangan where he was received by the wife of the late monarch, Olori Zenatu Jumoke Adeoye and some children.

The speaker said he was at the residence of the late monarch to condole with the Olori, the family, the chiefs of the ancient town and the entire people of Igangaland on the sad development as he was out of the country when the Oba died.

Mr Ogundoyin told the family of the late Oba that he did not know that he was seeing the Oba who attended his wedding ceremony in Ibadan for the last time.

“Olori, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passage to the great beyond of Oba Adeoye. Little did I know that his coming to Ibadan for my wedding ceremony would be the last time we would be seeing each other. Kabiyesi was like a father to me. He was always advising and praying for me. I will no doubt miss him so much. I was outside the country when Kabiyesi died. I pray to Allah to forgive his shortcomings as we are all humans, grant him the best abode in paradise and be with the family he left behind.” He prayed

The speaker also had a brief meeting with the high chiefs of Igangaland led by Chief Agoro, Pa Salaudeen Kolawole where they informed him that the process of selecting the next Asigangan was on.

Meanwhile, the visit of the Speaker to Igangan equally afforded him the opportunity of paying homage at the palaces of traditional rulers across Ibarapaland, where he appealed to them to continue to work together towards uplifting the zone.

“I want to appeal to our monarchs to continue to meet and send their resolutions to the Government. This will assist us in coming up with a blueprint for the development of Ibarapaland.” 

He also assured them that with the Eruwa Farm Settlement which is about to take off, Ibarapaland will soon become the headquarters of agriculture and farming in Oyo State.

The speaker maintained that with the awarding of Igboora to Iganga to Iwajowa Road and the Ido/Eruwa Road by Governor Seyi Makinde, Ibarapaland should expect more from this administration before the end of this tenure.

The Obas visited included the Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye (Asoroolu Ayinla 5th), Onidere of Idereland, Oba Kingsley Oyelami Aderoju (Onikola Olufji 2nd), Onilala of Lanlate, Oba Sunday Olusegun Bolawaye, Asawo of Aiyete Oba Emmanuel Ewuola(as in cloth) Okeniyi, Oba Olusanjo Ojo, Baba Aso of Iberekodo-Igbole, Oba Adedamola Badmus (Olu-Aso of Iberekodo), Oba Jinadu Fasasi (Oni Sagaun of Sagaun), Oba Samuel Adewuyi  Olaleye (Onidofin of Idofin) and High Chief Mojofola Ajibode who is the Regent of Pako of Pako.

The Obas in their appeal requested for the completion of the Igboora Township Stadium while they equally urged the federal government to help fix Abeokuta, Igboora, Iseyin Expressway.

They further enjoined the present administration to help address the problem of water scarcity in the zone.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

Breaking: Oyo Assembly Sets To Screen New Commissioner Designates

By Web News 734

Ten commissioner designates will today be screened by the Oyo state house of Assembly at three O clock in the afternoon.

Speaker of the house, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin gave the hint at the ongoing plenary for the 2022 budget presentation

While reading a letter from the governor requesting the screening and confirmation of the nominees, the speaker directed the commissioner nominees to supply the house their curriculum vitae.

Our correspondent report that the executive governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, political appointees, Royal Fathers and other important personalities are at the plenary for the budget presentation.

Mosope Kehinde