Lifestyle

Stronger laws needed to tackle gender-based violence – Mrs. Abiodun

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has been urged to enact a law that will put a stop to all forms of gender-based violence among the people.

The appeal was made by a group of people involved in activism against gender-based violence in the state, led by the wife of the state governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun and the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako- Oyedele during an advocacy visit to the Assembly Complex in Abeokuta.

The group noted that the visit as part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence was to advocate for a law to prohibit the violence, including battering, bullying and other harmful acts against children, women and men.

They requested that relevant amendments should be effected on relevant laws in the state to reflect the current realities in the society and help to curb all forms of gender-based violence.

Responding, the speaker, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo promised that the 9th Assembly would assist in reviewing the relevant laws to checkmate human rights abuse for the promotion of peaceful coexistence and the elimination of any forms of gender-based violence in society.

While commending the stakeholders for choosing gender-based violence as the focus, the speaker advised them to sponsor a bill to tackle such abuses being faced by women and men daily, adding that all efforts must be geared towards stamping it out of society.

Others on the entourage of the wife of the governor included the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Funmi Efuwape and a former Speaker, Mrs Titilayo Oseni-Gomez.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

OGHA Screens Commissioner of Justice Nominee

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has screened the nominee for the State Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Oluwasina Ogungbade, with a challenge to him to ensure the immediate implementation of the State Law Reform Commission, 2021 passed earlier in the year. 

The Speaker, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, who presided over the screening threw the challenge while screening the nominee at the Assembly Complex Abeokuta, following his nomination by Governor Dapo Abiodun in a letter to the legislative arm for screening.

Mr. Oluomo stressed that the law was targeted at retaining the state in its pride of place through a seamless review of the state’s operational laws in line with societal realities and global best practices.

The speaker also tasked the nominee to ensure that reforms were put in place to strengthen justice administration through seamless access to justice by the people, with a view to further decongesting all correctional facilities in the state.

Responding, Mr. Ogungbade stated that he was determined to ensure that the common man in the society had unhindered access to justice, adding that he would aggressively explore all legal and administrative mechanisms including plea bargain to aid justice dispensation.  

The commissioner nominee is an indigene of Abeokuta North and Senior Advocate of Nigeria-Designate, attended Abeokuta Grammar School between October 1985 – June 1991 and proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University where he bagged Bachelor of Law in 1998 and subsequently to the Nigeria Law School, where he passed out in August 2000.

He has varied legal practice experience having appeared as Lead Counsel in over 50 appeals decided by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

OGHA To Screen Commissioner-designate On Wednesday

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has acknowledged the receipt of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s letter seeking the confirmation of a Commissioner for Justice-designate, Mr. Oluwasina Olanrewaju Ogungbade.

Speaker, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, read the Governor’s letter dated 19th November 2021 before other lawmakers during the plenary session held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The assembly, therefore, invited the commissioner-designate for a screening on Wednesday, 24th November at noon.

In another development, the assembly passed a resolution directing the Director-General, Bureau of Lands and Survey to direct Surveyor General to immediately commence the execution of the proper mark out of the excised Ake Village as ordered by the Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s administration.

The passage of the assembly’s resolution followed the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Justice, Ethics and Public Petitions chaired by Mr. Solomon Osho, who later moved the motion for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Damilola Soneye and supported by the whole house through a voice vote.

The assembly equally recommended that the DG, Lands and Survey report back to the House immediately when formal action had been taken accordingly.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Health

Encourage your people to get vaccinated – Oluomo charges leaders

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Following the recent flagging-off of the mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Ogun State, the speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, has enjoined political office holders, including the state lawmakers and councillors to mobilize people en-masse towards getting vaccinated.

Mr. Oluomo who gave the admonition at the plenary session held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, noted that the step became important with a view to flattening the curve of the pandemic, especially as the festive period approaches.

The speaker also encouraged Community Development Councils and Associations, religious leaders to mobilise and orientate members of the public on the need to get vaccinated, which is free in all health centres and designated points.

He lauded the 60-day window of opportunity provided by the state government to enable more people, including residents of border communities and people living in high-density areas get vaccinated.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

OGHA Approves State’s Participation In FG’s Economic Intervention Facility

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has granted approval to the state government to participate in the Federal Government’s facility for 35 States in the country to the tune of Eighteen Billion, Seven Hundred and Forty-Six Million, Fifty-Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety-Two Naira, Fifty-Seven Kobo.

This is to cushion the effect of repayment of Federal Government intervention facilities earlier granted to Ogun State during the past administration.

The approval followed the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation by its Chairman, Mr. Kunle Sobukanla, who thereafter moved the motion for its adoption, seconded by Mr. Ademola Adeniran and unanimously supported by other lawmakers through a voice vote.

The essence of the facility according to the report, was contained in a letter conveying the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari addressed to 35 States expected to benefit from the loan as signed by Minister for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed.

The speaker of the House, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo had directed the Clerk of the House, Mr. Deji Adeyemo to convey the Assembly’s resolution to the state governor for necessary actions.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

News

Let’s all work towards de-emphasizing money politics – Oluomo

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Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, wants the labour unions  to always focus their agitations on the promotion and entrenchment of good governance rather than remuneration of workers.

Mr. Oluomo stated this in Abeokuta during the 2021 Independence Day Anniversary lecture organized by the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, titled: “Nigeria at Crossroads: Who and What would save the masses?”.

The Speaker who noted that championing development-based policies would go a long way in putting the nation on the path of progress and economic stability, stressed the need to de-emphasize money politics in the electoral process to produce high quality individuals holding elective offices.

Earlier in his presentation, the guest lecturer and human rights activist, Barrister Femi Aborisade, stated the need for the labour unions to provide leadership to the masses by championing good governance.

Attributing the spate of insecurity in the nation to the collapse of purchasing power, unemployment and general economic insecurity, Barrister Aborisade explained that the challenge before the labour union was to use labour as a tool in pushing masses-oriented policies on behalf of the people to the government for implementation. 

Also speaking, the Ogun State NLC Chairman, Comrade Emmanuel Bankole, said all stakeholders including human rights groups, security personnel and politicians remained partners in progress in the new Nigeria being envisioned by all.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

Ogun House Approves 2022-2024 MTEF

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has approved the 2022-2024 State Medium Term Expenditure Framework sent to the lawmakers for consideration by the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.

The financial framework was unanimously approved at a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, after the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation by its Chairman, Mr. Olakunle Sobunkanla.

Mr. Sobunkanla, thereafter moved a motion for the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Mr. Solomon Osho and supported by the whole House through a voice vote.

The Speaker then directed the Clerk of the House, Mr. Deji Adeyemo to convey the Assembly’s resolution to the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Olaolu Olabimtan for the preparation of the year 2022 appropriation bill of the state.

It would be recalled that, the lawmakers had engaged the Budget Commissioner about two weeks ago on the modalities for the 2022-2024 State Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Security

Ogun Assembly Calls On Police Commissioners To Checkmate Alleged Extortion by Officers

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Ogun State Commissioner of Police has been called upon to link up with his Oyo State counterpart to step up measures at checkmating the excesses of their men and officers mounting road blocks along the states boundary, especially at Bakatari and Omi-Adio.

The Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo made the call while reacting to the submission of a member representing Odeda State constituency, Mr. Oludaisi Elemide, who raised the issue under personal Explanations during plenary.  

The Speaker stressed that the step became imperative, in order to prevent any unforeseen circumstances that might dent the image of the states and country in general. 

Mr. Elemide had earlier explained that officers of the Nigeria Police Force were allegedly extorting and harassing travelers by mounting road blocks in the axis, saying such act was unhealthy to the society.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Politics

OGHA Speaker Calls For More Recreational Facilities At Grassroots Level

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The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, has called on the federal government to empower local governments especially in the creation of recreational facilities across the country.

Mr. Oluomo gave the advice while speaking in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta.

According to him, the creation of facilities such as additional stadia for sporting activities, will help take youths off the street and put a stop to cultism, cybercrime and other social vices in the country.

The speaker of the Ogun State House Of Assembly also stressed the need for stakeholders to re-orientate farmers and herdsmen on the dangers of cattle rearing on the road in order to reduce clashes, killing and kidnapping to the barest minimum in our society.

He emphasized that it remained the rights of very citizen to inhabit in any part of the country without any fear.

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Lifestyle

Dr. Abiodun’s Death, Huge Loss to Society – OGHA

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Ogun State House Assembly, OGHA, has described the death of Dr. Emmanuel Abiodun as a huge loss to the society.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, stated this during plenary while commiserating with the family of the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on the departure of their patriarch.

He prayed that God in His infinite mercy will grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

The speaker also conveyed the Assembly’s condolence to the family of the late Permanent Secretary, Ms. Oluseye Fatudimu who until her death served in the State Ministry of Community Development and Cooperatives. 

In another development, the Assembly confirmed the appointment of the former Acting Deputy Clerk, Barrister Funmilayo Adeyemi as the substantive Deputy Clerk, thus she was sworn-in, following the administration of oaths of office and allegiance administered on her by Barrister George Oyeniyi.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Lifestyle

Ogun Assembly Reiterates Commitment to Being Gender Friendly

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Ogun state house of Assembly says it will continue to support women at achieving their full potential.

The Speaker, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo gave the assurance when women group under the aegies of Gender and Constitutional Reform Network led by Doctor Abiola Akiode-Afolabi came on a solidarity visit to the house of assembly .

Mr. Oluomo told the women group that the house remained gender -friendly and would not relent in taking issues of women seriously.

Earlier in her remarks, Doctor Abiola Akiode-Afolabi said the group was in the house to celebrate the African women’s Day.

Various placards with different inscriptions including Zero tolerance to gender base violence, Rape is a criminal offense, were displayed by various women groups, including delegates  of Nigeria association of women journalists, ogun state chapter. 

Toyin Adegoke

Politics

OGHA Speaker Hails Peaceful Conduct of LG Election

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The Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo has commended the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, for the peaceful conduct of the 2021 Local Government Election in Ogun State. 

Mr Oluomo gave the commendation after casting his vote at unit 19 ward 3 in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The speaker who cast his vote at about 10am, observed that the election was generally peaceful. 

He appealed to eligible voters to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner and shun any act that could tarnish the image of the state.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

New Chiefs Law: We will ensure all interests are accommodated – OGHA Speaker

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Concerned groups of traditionalists, religious leaders, human rights advocates and traditional leaders in Ogun State have been assured of adequate measures to accommodate their inputs in the process of fine tuning the legal framework for the growth of traditional institutions. 

Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo gave the assurance at the stakeholders’ forum on the proposed bill on Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State 2021, held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. 

Mr. Oluomo explained that the forum was organized to generate contributions towards correcting many identified anomalies in the traditional institution, especially the installation of Obas without following due process.

In a contribution, the Towulade of Akinale, Oba Olufemi Ogunleye, who represented Egba Traditional Council expressed the hope that the deliberations would help to address some of the challenges associated with the selection, appointment, installation and recognition of traditional rulers in the state.

Also, a Muslim leader, Professor Kamaldeen Balogun and a representative of the Christian community, Apostle Olukorede Awolesi harped on the importance of peaceful co-existence among religious groups and announced plans to make their submissions known to the House through memoranda.

In a remark, the State Secretary of Ifa worshippers, Mr. Faniyi Awoyemi, noted that the traditional belief remained essential in the running of traditional institution, stating that monarchs were to be buried in line with the traditions and customs of their people.

Earlier, the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs. Bolanle Ajayi had noted that the House was poised to ensure that the bill was passed without eroding the existing cultural traditional beliefs in the state.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

OGHA Speaker Challenges Youths On Active Participation In Nation Building

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, says it is finalizing plans to enact a bill towards establishing the Ogun State Youth Development Commission.

The speaker, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo, made the disclosure while playing host to the leadership of Ogun State Chapter of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria, YAN, led by Mr. Olufemi Osinubi at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Mr. Oluomo explained that the proposed bill was part of the commitment of the Ninth Assembly at creating more avenues for engaging the youth across the three senatorial districts in adding value to governance and the administration of the present government in the state.

The speaker who stressed the need for a more robust legal framework for proper engagement, empowerment, and development for the teeming youth, noted that such bill would improve youth integration through necessary political actions and policy. 

Mr. Oluomo, who further challenged members of the Youth Assembly of Nigeria to step up measures at enlightening other segments of the society on the roles, duties and responsibilities of legislators, tasked them to take part in issue affecting nation building. 

Earlier, in his presentation, the leader of the group, Mr. Osinubi said the essence of their visit to the Assembly was to familiarize themselves with the practices of lawmaking, and he also acknowledged the lawmakers’ efforts in strengthening democratic process through quality representation.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

OGHA Seeks Urgent Release of Nigerian Activist By Beninnoise Govt.

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has called on the State Attorney General to explore all necessary legal mechanisms including international treaties and protocol of the ECOWAS Court to secure the immediate release of a Nigerian activist, Dr. Kunle Garb, who was reportedly arrested by security operatives from Benin Republic. 

Dr Garb, is a resident of Igbokofi, a Nigerian border town with the Republic of Benin in Yewa-North Local Government Area of the state. 

He was alleged to have been arrested over boundary-related disputes between the two countries and had been reportedly arraigned before a court in Benin Republic. 

Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo while reacting to the issue, called on the relevant authorities to rise to the responsibility of securing the release of Dr. Garb. 

The lawmaker representing Yewa North II State Constituency, Mr. Wahab Haruna had told the House during plenary that the Nigerian Activist, Dr. Garb was at the forefront of efforts to resist plans by the Beninnoise government to further encroach on the Nigerian territory before his arrest on accusations of building on a piece of land acclaimed by Benin Republic within Ogun State. 

He maintained that the authorities of Benin Republic had repeatedly encroached on Nigerian land and the moves were being resisted by villagers in the area, led by the activist. Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Transportation

OGHA Calls For Restriction Of Movement Of Articulated Vehicles

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has called for the implementation of functional laws and regulations to curb the excesses of articulated vehicle drivers with a view to reducing road crashes in the state.

The Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, stated this during the lawmakers’ visit to the scene of a fire outbreak at the proposed new Kara Market site at Ogere corridor of the Lagos – Ibadan expressway. 

Mr. Oluomo pointed out the need to restrict the time articulated trucks ply all categories of roads in the state, while also enforcing effective monitoring of their activities by relevant safety agencies.

The speaker advised the drivers to desist from practices that could expose other road users to danger, pointing out that 9th Assembly was committed to partnering necessary stakeholders towards ensuring safety of all road users.

Earlier, the Ogun State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Mr Ahmed Umar had explained that the corps was collaborating with other relevant agencies to restore normalcy to the expressway.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke