Education

Ogun Stakeholders Demand Inclusive Education Reform

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Stakeholders in the education sector in Ogun State have called for inclusive representation, improved funding, teachers’ capacity building, and curriculum-based skills development across state-owned institutions.

They made the call at a stakeholders’ forum on a House 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 Other Connected Purposes,” held at the Assembly Complex Oke-Mosan.

Participants, including the State Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, Comrade Felix Agbesanwa, and heads of tertiary institutions, also stressed the need for transparency and targeted interventions to strengthen the education system.

Declaring the forum open, the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, described the proposed legislation as long overdue.

He commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his sustained commitment to the development of education in the state.

Mr Elemide also appreciated members of the Assembly for supporting the accelerated passage of the bill, expressing confidence that it would enhance the capacity and skills of learners while revitalising educational infrastructure for improved socio-economic and technological growth.

In his remarks, the Chairman, House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Mr Yusuf Amosun, said the bill would address infrastructural deficits in schools and respond to the increasing demand for practical, job-oriented skills among young people.

A former Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, called for equitable distribution of funds across the three senatorial districts and adequate representation on the board.

Mr Oluomo proposed an increase in board membership from 10 to 13 and recommended that appointments be subject to legislative approval.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, commended the House for its swift consideration of the bill.

Professor Arigbabu said the executive arm had undertaken extensive consultations, including with the judiciary, to develop a robust framework, assuring stakeholders that their contributions would be duly incorporated.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Politics

Court of Appeal Re-Affirms Oluomo’s Election Victory

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has re-affirmed the election victory of the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, representing Ifo 1, State Constituency against his contender in the last general election, mr Okikiola Ogundele of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The Appeal court equally awarded a sum of five hundred thousand naira fine against the appellant.

Reacting to his victory, Speaker Oluomo expressed appreciation to his constituents for believing in his representation, while commending the judiciary for its consistency in ensuring justice for the promotion of democracy.

Also, the lawmaker representing Ikenne state constituency under the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Mr Olakunle Sobukanla has been sworn in as a member of the 10th Assembly after the Court of Appeal annulled the election of the former occupier of the post, Mr Babajide Owoduni of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Mr Sobukanla took the Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance administered by the Deputy Clerk, Mrs Funmilayo Adeyemi, during a plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos had last November nullified the election of Mr Owoduni  and declared Mr Sobukanla, who was also a member of the 9th legislature elected.

Speaking shortly after his swearing-in, Mr Sobukanla promised to always remain a good representative of his constituents.

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Ogun PASAN Suspends Strike for Twenty-One Days

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Legislative staff workers in Ogun State under the umbrella of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, have resumed duty after the suspension of their 21-day industrial action.

According to a statement by the chairman, PASAN, Ogun State Chapter, Comrade Ayotunde Ojediran, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Union and the Principal Officers of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, led by the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo.

Comrade Ojediran stated that the strike was suspended for 21 days to allow the lawmakers to request the State Government to pay the accrued statutory salaries and allowances of the Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Executive Secretary of the commission since their respective dates of appointment without further delay.

It was also agreed that the lawmakers should effect the continuous payment of salaries and allowances through the Consortium of the Administration of Salaries and Pension in the State and extend the payment of the 40% Peculiar Allowance with effect from August 2023 to cushion the effect of inflation on members of the union.

He said the lawmakers promised to also present for assent the Legislative Funds Management Law 2023 and Judiciary Funds Management Law, 2023 passed by the House of Assembly and establish the disbursement and provide necessary tools for the committee to commence action with November 2023 allocation.

The PASAN chairman also noted that the leadership of the House is expected to ensure that the executive arm of government implements these demands within three weeks effective from 22nd November 2023 failure of which the Association will resume the strike action after the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum.

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Join in efforts to enhance state’s prosperity – OGHA charges Commissioners-Nominee

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Nine prospective commissioners have been screened by the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, with a charge on them to redouble efforts at enhancing the state’s prosperity, if they eventually joined Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration.

OGHA Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo who gave the charge also urged the commissioner-nominees to be prepared for the task of helping the government to deploy technology towards addressing human challenges, especially in the areas of insecurity, food deficit, transportation constraints and waste management. 

Mr Oluomo said the state required committed hands with the capacity to tap into its comparative advantage as the Gateway State and industrial hub to create more employment opportunities for the people, particularly, the teeming youths.

In separate responses, the nominees promised to bring their expertise and experiences to bear on the implementation of the development agenda of Governor Dapo Abiodun who nominated them to serve in his cabinet and expressed their readiness to effectively tackle the emerging issues confronting the people.

Nine, out of the governor’s ten nominees that appeared for the screening included former cabinet members, Mrs Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo, Mrs Olufemi Ilori-Oduntan, Mr Oladimeji Oresanya, and Mr Olugbenga Dairo.

Others were Mr Shofela Emmanuel, Mr Bolu Owootomo, Mr Balogun Ademola, Mr Osunbiyi Tunde, and Mr Fagbayi Sesan.

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Abiodun Pledges Open-Door Policy to New Legislators

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By Bolanle Adesida

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has promised the newly inaugurated members of the 10th State House of Assembly that his administration would operate an open-door policy to all lawmakers regardless of party affiliations, religion, or tribe.

Governor Abiodun gave the assurance at Okemosan Abeokuta while playing host to the newly inaugurated members led by the re-elected Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo.

Governor Abiodun who urged all elective officials to join hands to serve the people of the State, stressed the need for all arms of government to work together for the successful implementation of the vision mapped out by the executive.

The Governor expressed optimism that the 10th Assembly would build on the foundation laid by the 9th Assembly by legislating on issues that would affect the people positively.

Earlier, the Speaker, Mr Oluomo, who Commended the Governor for his support to the House, gave the assurance that the house would work as a team and cooperate with the executive for the peace and development of the State.

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Oluomo Reelected as OGHA Speaker

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By Wale Oluokun

Mr Olakunle Oluomo has been reelected as the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly.

The sitting of the House followed the proclamation letter issued by Governor Dapo Abiodun for the inauguration of the tenth Assembly session.

The reelected Speaker, representing Ifo II State Constituency was unopposed as well as Mrs Bolanle Ajayi of Yewa South State Constituency was elected as the Deputy Speaker.

Mr Oluomo’s was nominated for the post by Mr Musefiu Lamidi of Ado-Odo/Ota II state Constituency and was seconded by Mr Ifedolapo Owode of Ijebu-East State Constituency.

The Clerk of the House, Mr Deji Adeyemo had earlier read the Governor’s proclamation of the Governor before the commencement of the session.

The Speaker, Mr Oluomo in his acceptance speech assured that he would run the affairs of the House with fairness, equity, and justice for the benefit of the State.

The Assembly at the first sitting passed four Resolutions before adjournment.

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Ogun Speaker Commends Passage of Bills Renaming LGs

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, has commended the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures for ensuring seamless passage of bills seeking change of name from Egbado North and Egbado South Local Government Councils.

Mr Oluomo, gave the commendation at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. while presiding over the plenary after resumption from a recess.

He maintained that the Conference of Speakers displayed unity of purpose in changing the name to Yewa North and Yewa South Local Government Councils at the just concluded Fifth Alteration of the nation’s constitution.

The Speaker while congratulating the residents of the local government areas, noted that the change which was long over-due, would further sustain the unique identities of the Local Government Areas.

In another development, the Speaker has directed that necessary administrative mechanisms should be immediately put in place towards ensuring a smooth transition between the present legislature and upcoming legisative session.

He urged the relevant authorities to begin the compilation of hand over reports and documentation of the legislative legacies of the Ninth Assembly in earnest.

Mr Oluomo also informed the Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to ensure timely preparation and submission of the Year 2023 First Quarter financial reports to the Assembly.

Politics

Four Bills Scale 2nd Reading at Ogun Assembly

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Four bills including the Ogun State Rural Access Road Agency Law, 2022, the Ogun State Road Fund, the Ogun State Roads Fund Board and Administration 2022 and the Sacred Heart College of Nursing Sciences Law 2022, scaled through second reading at the State House of Assembly, Oke Mosan Abeokuta. 

These bills were aimed at providing effective reconstruction, rehabilitation and maintenance of rural roads; sourcing of funds through the establishment of a trust fund for the administration of all categories of roads, and backing for the establishment of Sacred Heart College of Nursing Sciences for sustained training of health care personnel.

At the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, the lawmakers in their various contributions to the bill on the Ogun State Rural Access Road Agency Law, 2022, said that the bill when operational would help ease human and vehicular movements as the rehabilitation and reconstruction of rural roads where necessary.

Contributing to the bill on the Ogun State Road Fund, the lawmakers unanimously supported its speedy passage and timely implementation, saying it would serve as a great relief, as government alone could not shoulder the enormous responsibility.

On the Sacred Heart College of Nursing Sciences Law, 2022, the lawmakers said it had become imperative for the state to assist in giving the necessary legal backing for the establishment of the age-long health establishment to continue to train reputable health practitioners.

In his remark, the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo applauded his colleagues for their robust contributions to the bills and thereafter referred them to House Committees on Rural Development, Works and Infrastructure, Oil, Gas, Energy, Water Resources and Rural Development as well as Health for further legislative actions.

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Suspension Saga: OGHA Reinstates Solomon Osho

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has reinstated one of the suspended lawmakers, Mr Solomon Osho, representing Remo North State Constituency.

Mr Osho was suspended alongside former Deputy Speaker of the House, Mr Dare Kadiri for alleged infringement on the provisions of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act, 2017.

The suspension was lifted after the lawmakers had adopted the report presented by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Akeem Balogun at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Prince Olakunle Oluomo.

The legislators also pointed out that the decision was based on the passionate plea and remorse shown by the member who they claimed has promised to always display decorum and respect for constituted authority as a worthy representative of his people.

The House resolved that the suspension be revoked and that Mr Osho be reinstated with effect from Tuesday 4th October, 2022.

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OGHA Charges Auditor General Nominee on Transparency

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Ogun State House of Assembly wants the nominee for the post of the State Auditor General, Mr. Akorede Balogun, to evolve strategies towards sustaining accountability and transparency in the financial records of government agencies.  

The Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, gave the charge during the screening exercise, at the Assembly Complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.

Mr Oluomo implored the nominee to further entrench financial discipline if confirmed for the appointment.

Responding, Mr. Balogun assured the lawmakers that if appointed, he would ensure a periodic auditing processes for all public establishments to create value for government scarce resources.

Mr Balogun who hails from of Odeda Local Government area of the state is a graduate of Banking and Finance from the Olabisi Onabanjo University and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). 

He joined the State Civil Service in October 2002 and rose to become the Director, Government Accounts, until his nomination a week ago.

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Politics

Ogun Assembly Suspends Two Lawmakers

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The leadership of the Ogun State House of Assembly has announced the suspension of two lawmakers from the assembly. 

They are Mr Oludare Kadiri from ijebu North 2 and his Counterpart, from Remo North State constituency, Mr Solomon Osho.

The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo who made the pronouncement during plenary at the  Oke Mosan, Abeokuta complex said the two members had violated section 17 of house power and privileges. 

Mr Oluomo maintained that the duo who were found to have severally breached the House privileges and leadership remained suspended from activities of the house until further notice.

The house later adjourned plenary till Tuesday 20th of September 2022.

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Assembly Speaker Resumes Duty after EFCC Encounter

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The Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo has returned to his office after his travail in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) in Lagos.

The speaker was received at the Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta House of Assembly complex by the state lawmakers as well as the staff and other stakeholders.

Speaking on behalf of the workers, the Chairman, Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Ogun Assembly Chapter Mr Ayotunde Ojediran, expressed optimism that the leadership of the 9th legislature would not be deterred in the course of adding value to the process of good governance. 

Mr Ojediran who expressed joy that both the Speaker and the Clerk of the Assembly, Mr Deji Adeyemo, were back at their duty posts renewed the association’s confidence in their leadership. 

The PASAN chairman promised that the association would continue to work and support the lawmakers towards ensuring the success of the 9th legislature.

The Speaker was recently arrested and arraigned alongside the Clerk of the Assembly by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for offences bordering on financial crimes.

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Economy

OGHA Canvasses Even Spread of Rural Road Projects

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Ogun State House of Assembly has tasked  the State Project,Monitoring Committee of the Rural Access and Agriculture Marketing Project (RAAMP) on the need to  ensure even spread of  rural road construction and durable road projects that will further aid rural development.

Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, stated this at the Assembly complex, Oke Mosan,during an engagement with the RAAMP Committee, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Mr Adetunji Kanimodo.

The Speaker assured the Committee of all necessary legislative support at enhancing the productive capacity, rapid development of rural areas across the State and the improvement of the living standards of the grassroot people.

Describing the proposed programmes of the Committee as being novel and progressive, Mr Oluomo noted that the bane of the nation’s progress remained the absence of a legal framework for carrying out effective maintenance culture on infrastructural projects, including road networks.

Earlier in his presentation, the Team leader, Mr  Kanimodo said the Committee’s engagement with the lawmakers was to intimate them of the lofty programmes of RAAMP, which was to develop selected rural roads and markets across the three Senatorial districts for improved socio-economic prosperity of local farmers.

Also, the Lead Infrastructure Engineer,  Mr Abdulazeez Buka-Gana added that nine rural markets had been identified at the preparatory stage of the project for the provision of access roads, sanitary facilities and water storage facilities owing to the State’s comparative advantage in three value chain crops including rice, cassava and maize.

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Entertainment

We will always support FRCN – OGHA Speaker

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, says it will offer continuous support and partnership to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, for the growth and development of the Ogun State.

The speaker, OGHA, Mr Olakunle Oluomo stated this while playing host to the management team of FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station (which comprises all the Southwest states excluding Lagos), led by the Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph. 

Mr Oluomo noted that the corporation had continued to project the activities of the OGHA positively. 

Earlier, the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph had solicited the support of the OGHA in the area of jingles and programmes broadcast to project the activities of the assembly better.

Mrs Joseph reiterated the commitment of the corporation at disseminating unbiased information at all times.

On the entourage of the Zonal Director were the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola, Manager Programmes of the station, Mr Dapo Oyekanmi and his News counterpart, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro among other members of the management team.

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Economy

Ogun Assembly Calls  For Constitution Of Task Force To Check Hoarding Of Fuel

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Ogun  State House of Assembly has appealed to the State government to immediately constitute a special task force to checkmate artificial scarcity of petroleum products to reduce incessant queues at fuel stations.

Speaker of the House ,Mr Olakunle Oluomo  made the plea  during the plenary at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.


Mr.Oluomo noted  that the queues were occasioned by  unnecessary hoarding of the product by some fuel station owners.

He explained that the issues of artificial scarcity of petroleum products needed to be addressed immediately, as it was already having  negative effect on all other socio-economic activities in the State.


In a similar vein, the Speaker called on the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Security Matters, Mr. Olusola Subair to further explore the existing State Security Trust Fund for the the procurement of more security apparatus to beef up security of lives and property of residents especially at the riverine areas.


The call followed the report of the Deputy Speaker, Mr Akeem Balogun and Deputy Chief Whip,  Mr Olusola Adams, on the need to tighten security around the border areas with Lagos and Ondo States, especially around Ode-Omi, Iwopin in Ogun Waterside and Imobi in Ijebu East Local governments.

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Security

Ogun Assembly Charges Stakeholders to Intensify Campaign against Social Vices

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Ogun State House of Assembly wants all Stakeholders to step up inter-religious campaigns towards curbing the rise in social vices especially ritual killings, cultism and drug abuse amongst others, in the society.

Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo stated this while addressing members of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights and Human Rights and Grassroots Development Society, led by its convener, Comrade Yinka Folarin during a sensitization/advocacy visit to the State Assembly, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Mr Oluomo who condemned the acts in the society counseled the group to involve all stakeholders in line with recent happenings especially inter-religious organisations including the traditionalists.

The Speaker also admonished all security operatives to step up plans towards improving on their investigative activities to arrest and ensure immediate prosecution of suspects.

He noted that there was a need to follow the letter, the provisions of the all-encompassing State Land Grabbing/ Anti- kidnapping Law, 2016.

Earlier, Comrade Folarin stated that the visit was to engage necessary arms of government and other stakeholders towards checkmating crimes and criminalities in the State.

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Health

OGHA Advocates Enrolment into Health Insurance Scheme

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Ogun State house of Assembly has called for increased advocacy and sponsorship from elected officials and public office holders to enrol more residents of the state in the just-launched State Health Insurance Scheme. 

Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, who made the call while responding to the appeal of a member representing Yewa North 1 State Constituency, Mr Adegoke Adeyanju, who promised to enrol 112 members of his constituency in the scheme.

The Speaker encouraged other lawmakers and public-spirited individuals to support the less privileged to get enrolled into the health insurance scheme.

He stressed that the step would assist in increasing regulation of people through the payment of their premium to enable them to benefit from the health coverage programme.

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Lifestyle Politics

Ogun Govt. Regulates Selection, Burial Rites for Obas

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has signed into law a bill regulating Selection, installation and burial rites of traditional rulers in the state.

Signing the Bill at the palace of Awujale of Ijebuland in Ijebu Ode, Governor Abiodun said the step became imperative towards protecting fundamental rights of traditional rulers and giving them the opportunity to be buried according to their religions or beliefs.

Governor Abiodun commended the members of the state House of Assembly for ensuring that the bill went through rigorous exercise as it was subjected to public hearings.

The Governor gave an assurance that his administration would continue to collaborate with traditional rulers for overall development at the grassroots.

In a remark, Speaker of the state house of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo said the bill passed through the toughest proceedings in the history of the House as it generated a lot of issues from members of the public, adding that the lawmakers had done their bit to ensure that the bill was in consonant with the nation’s constitution.

Also, Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who was the Chairman of Ogun State Council of Obas when the bill was initiated, said it was a great achievement for people as the bill attracted a lot of attention from Christians and Muslims in the state.

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Politics

OGHA Passes 2022 Appropriation Bill into Law

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Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has passed the 2022 budget proposal of 350.7 billion naira submitted to it by Governor Dapo Abiodun, barely a month ago.

The passage of the 2022 Appropriation Bill was sequel to the submission of the report of the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Kunle Sobukola and supported by the Whole House.

The Assembly in the course of the legislative process on the appropriation bill, carried out slight adjustments in the recurrent expenditures of about 144 agencies, just as the capital expenditures of 38 other agencies were equally adjusted. 

The adjustments led to a reduction in the total recurrent expenditure from the initial 172.9 billion naira to 153 billion naira resulting in a 19.8 billion naira decrease, while capital expenditure was increased from 177.7 billion naira to 197.5 billion naira giving an increment of 19.8 billion naira.

In a remark, the OGHA Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo directed that the clean copy of the bill be transmitted to Governor Abiodun for his assent.

Mr Oluomo commended other lawmakers, for their unrelenting efforts towards promoting good governance through the passage of people-oriented legislation.

In another development, the Ogun State Board of Internal Revenue Law, 2021 has scaled first and second readings.

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Security

OGHA Wants FG To Improve On Security

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Ogun State House of Assembly wants the Federal Government  to step up strategies at improving on the security of residents of border communities, across the country. 
Speaker,Mr Olakunle Oluomo stated this while commending the intervention of the Federal and State Governments for their efforts at securing the release of an activist and an indigene of Ogun State, Dr. Kunle Garb.

Mr Oluomo gave the remarks in his response to the presentation of a member representing Yewa North II State Constituency, Mr Wahab Haruna, who notified the Assembly of the recent release of the activist through  the intervention of relevant stakeholders. 

It would be recalled that Dr Garb was arrested and prosecuted by Benin Republic authority for allegedly resisting Benin’s encroachment on the Nigerian land at Igbokofi village in Yewa North Local Government area of the State. 

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Politics

Why Ogun Deputy Speaker Was Impeached

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has impeached its deputy Speaker, Mr Oludare Kadiri having found him guilty of acts of gross misconduct.

The removal of the Deputy Speaker followed the presentation of the report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on the “Petition for Removal of the Deputy Speaker”. 

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Politics

Breaking: Ogun Assembly Deputy Speaker Impeached

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has impeached its deputy Speaker, Mr. Oludare Kadiri following his indictment for gross misconduct.

The removal of the Deputy Speaker followed a report presented by the ad hoc committee set up on Tuesday  by the Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo to investigate his role as vice chairman, fund management committee.

According to the chairman of the committee, the Deputy Speaker was removed for misconduct and insubordination.

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Religion

Ogun Assembly Passes 2021 Appropriation Bill

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The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has passed the Ogun State Appropriation Bill 2021 of 338.6 billion naira with slight adjustments in the recurrent and capital expenditures.

The unanimous passage of the bill followed the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation chaired by Mr Olakunle Sobunkanla, who later moved the motion for its adoption, and supported by the whole House through a voice vote.

The adjustment affected the total recurrent estimate which moved from 141.7billion naira to 146.5billion naira giving over 4.779billion naira difference, while capital expenditure was reduced from 176.6 billion naira to 171.898 billion naira, giving a total reduction of over 4.779billion naira.

On revenue side, the new revenue projection now put at 121.8 billion naira as against the initial 119billion naira, giving a difference of over 2.6billion naira, just as capital receipt was also slashed from the initial 142billion naira to 139.5billion naira resulting in a 2.6 billion naira decrease.  

Responding, OGHA Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo directed that the clean copy of the bill be sent to the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his assent.

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Politics

OGHA Frowns At Killing Of Ogun Residents By NCS Officers

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Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, have again expressed displeasure over the gruesome killings of innocent residents by officials of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, in the border communities of the state. 

The lawmakers including, Mr Adegoke Adeyanju and Mrs Bolanle Ajayi who spoke under personal explanation during plenary In Abeokuta explained that the incessant attack had left the people of the state in fear. 

They called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to as a matter of urgency look into the activities of the men of the NCS especially in the Ogun West Senatorial District of the state. 

In a remark, the OGHA Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo also appealed to all members of the National Assembly from Ogun State as well as representatives of the state in the National Executive Council to collectively rescue residents from the over-zealousness of the customs officers.

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Politics

We achieved many successes because of God’s grace – OGHA Speaker

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The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Olakunle Oluomo has attributed the successes recorded by the assembly in the outgoing year to the divine guidance and grace of God.

Mr Oluomo made the remarks during the assembly’s 2020 Christmas Carol of 9 lessons held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, expressing the hope that the New Year would feature more events for the advancement of democracy.

Describing his colleague-lawmakers as progressive minded, the speaker pointed out that the assembly in spite the numerous societal challenges remained responsive and outstanding in the discharge of its constitutional duties.

On her part, a former OGHA speaker, Mrs Titi Oseni-Gomez, urged the lawmakers to continue to enhance good governance through effective legislative practice.

In his sermon, Pastor Babatunde Akolawole, described the birth of Jesus as the onset of light to the world, explaining the divine arrangement brought about improved joy and salvation to mankind, as the entire world had taken away from darkness.

Prayers were later offered for the assembly, the Ogun State and nation at large.

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