Legislature

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.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Legislature

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.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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