Economy

OGHA Order Agencies to Align Auditor-General Report

By Web News 168

By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has intensified scrutiny of the 2024 Auditor-General’s report, directing Ministries, Departments and Agencies to promptly reconcile their financial records to ensure transparency and accountability.

Chairman, OGHA Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption, Mr Damilare Bello, issued the directive in Abeokuta as the committee reviewed submissions from the Ministry of Transport and the Bureau of Electrical Engineering Services.

Mr Bello, alongside Majority Leader Mr Yusuf Sheriff, Minority Leader Mr Lukman Adeleye, and lawmakers Mr Waliu Owode, Mr Samsudeen Lawal, Mr Fatiu Folawewo, and Mr Babatunde Tella, cautioned the agencies to professionally collate and align their financial reports with the Auditor-General’s findings.

The committee ordered the ministry and the bureau to reconcile discrepancies in their accounts and re-present accurate records for further legislative consideration.

Lawmakers stressed that all revised submissions must correspond with the Auditor-General’s report and include supporting documents to enable a timely review process.

Responding, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Mrs Tokunbo Peters, and the management of the Bureau of Electrical Engineering Services—led by Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy, Mr Jide Onakoya, represented by Mrs Abike Oladunjoye—assured lawmakers that they would harmonise their records with the Auditor-General’s recommendations before re-submission.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Politics

Agosasa Chaos: OGHA Calls for Deployment of Security Personnel

By Web News 500

By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has passed a resolution calling on the executive to facilitate the deployment of armed security personnel to Agosasa Community in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state as part of efforts to restore peace and orderliness, following civil unrest in the area. 

The resolution followed a motion moved by the majority leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff and seconded by the member representing Ipokia/Idiroko State Constituency, Mr Adebisi Oyedele who expressed deep concerns about the recent chaos and civil unrest that had occurred in Agosasa town.

Mr Oyedele, during a plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide at the Assembly Complex in Abeokuta, had reported that the conflict broke out following the installation and coronation of the town’s traditional ruler which was opposed by some groups. 

He called for decisive action to restore peace and security, pointing out the need for the relevant authorities, particularly the police to establish a permanent security base at Agosasa to address the situation for the protection of lives and property of the people. 

The lawmaker equally implored all parties involved to prioritize dialogue and reconciliation as a means of resolving their grievances and conflicts.

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