Politics

Theft of mace won’t disrupt our duties – Oluomo

By Web News 595

The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, says the theft of its official symbol of authority, the Mace, will not hinder the process of formulating people-oriented laws aimed at moving the state forward. 

Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo who gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen disclosed that the mace was carted away when suspected hoodlums burgled his office at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta.

Mr Oluomo while emphasizing that the incident would not disrupt plenary sessions, said the coat of arms attached to the mace had been found but the handle was still missing.

Our House of Assembly correspondent reports that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Ajogun who visited the assembly complex for on-the-spot assessment had promised that the perpetrators would be brought to book.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

We have not received any constituency project funds – OGHA Speaker

By Web News 725

Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Olakunle Oluomo has clarified that members of the 9th Legislature in the state have not received any funds from the executive arm for the execution of intervention projects in the 26 State Constituencies.

Mr Oluomo stated this while responding to the submission of Mr Musefiu Lamidi during plenary in Abeokuta. 

The speaker expressed concern on misinformation in some quarters that members of the Assembly had received constituency project allowance and failed to do the needful in their various constituencies. 

He explained that most projects embarked upon by the lawmakers in their various constituencies was from personal pocket or partnership with well-meaning individuals and foundations.

Mr Lamidi had during personal explanation noted that he was accused by his constituents of collecting constituency projects allowance from the government and refused to use the money accordingly. 

Also during plenary, the speaker read Governor Dapo Abiodun’s letter calling for the extension of office for members of local government transition committees in the 20 council areas of the state for another three months. 

The speaker, however, appealed to the governor to put machinery in place and conduct elections into the 20 local government areas after the expiration of the new three months.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Politics

OGSHA Concludes Screening Exercise of Civil Servants

By Web News 682

Ogun State House of Assembly has screened all the nominees for the statutory Commissions including the State Civil Service, House of Assembly Service, Local Government Service and Teaching Service Commissions, as well as the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

The Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, who presided over the screening at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, charged the nominees at ensuring continuous human capacity for the workers with new idea and values towards upholding the ethics and good conduct  in the delivery of good governance.

The Speaker added that the screening became imperative  to ensure that all the nominees were of proven integrity and their composition were in line with the principles of Federal Character, while allowing for fair representations of all parts of the State in the appointments .

Other lawmakers in their  submissions tasked the nominees to upon their confirmation,promote service delivery in the discharge of their duties, while sustaining the existing synergy between the executive and legislative arms through robust relationships to ensure even spread of developmental projects across the State. 

Speaking on behalf of the nominees, the Chairmen designate for the statutory Commissions including the  Civil Service Commission,Mr Tokunbo Odebunmi, his Local Government Service  counterpart, Barrister Bukola Onabanjo, SUBEB, Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, House of Assembly Service, Mr Waliu Taiwo and TESCOM, Evangelist,Joshua Ifede, assured the lawmakers that they would raise the bar of performance by bringing their wealth of experience to bear in all their various Commissions.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Politics

Take Care of Roads As Part of Your CSR – OGHA Charges Private Companies

By Web News 716

Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, wants the Ogun State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure and the Ogun State Public Works Agency to put palliative measures on the failed portions of Lagos-Abeokuta road especially at the Sango Garage.

The Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, who made the request at the plenary while responding to the submission of some lawmakers under personal explanation on the affected roads in their constituencies, also called for the rehabilitation of the Ijaye Gbangba and Iporo Ake Bridges in the Abeokuta South I State Constituency.

Mr Oluomo also requested the private sector operators in the axis to emulate their colleagues along Papalanto-Ewekoro road by contributing their quota in the provision of palliatives through Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR.

The speaker said the rehabilitation became imperative to ensure seamless human and vehicular movement on all road corridors of Ogun state.

Toyin Adegoke

Politics

Gov. Abiodun Signs Revised Budget into Law

By Web News 709

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has signed the Revised 2020 Appropriation Bill into law.

Speaking at his Oke Mosan Abeokuta office after signing the revised budget which was reduced from N449.97billion to N280billion, Governor Abiodun promised to pay attention to the health sector, education, infrastructure and other sectors for overall development of the state.

He gave the assurance that the revised budget would be fully implemented for the benefit of the people of the state.

While pointing out that the budget was reviewed as a result of  adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Abiodun explained that his administration would fix the inadequacies in the health sector towards providing quality health care services for the people of the state.

Earlier, the Speaker House of Assembly, Mr Olakunle Oluomo explained that relevant stakeholders were engaged in the course of amending the Bill and expressed optimism that the revised budget would make life more comfortable for the people of the state.

Bolanle Adesida

Environment

Ogun Residents Protest Against Activities of Land Grabbers

By Web News 756

Residents of more than fifteen communities in Ogun State have cried out to the state House of Assembly to rescue them from the grips of suspected land grabbers. 

The aggrieved residents from Magboro and Onikogbo communities in Obafemi-Owode and Ado Odo/Ota Local Government areas of the state made the appeal during a peaceful protest to the assembly complex over alleged invasion of the communities by the suspected land grabbers

Zonal Chairman of the Community Development Council in Obafemi-Owode Local Government, Mr. Jimi Olusanya while explaining the situation stated that the land grabbers stormed the area last Monday threatening residents who had purchased and erected buildings on the land for more than 15 years.

Responding, the Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo implored the state government and the necessary security agencies to ensure swift enforcement of the State Anti-kidnapping and Land Grabbing Law, 2016 to enhance peace and tranquility in the state.

Mr. Oluomo who commended the peaceful nature of the residents assured them that their case will be passed to the appropriate quarters for immediate action.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke