Ondo State House of Assembly has appointed Mr Ololade Gbegudu representing Okitipupa constituency 2, as the new Deputy Speaker.
This followed the resignation of the former Deputy Speaker, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan.
In the resignation letter addressed to speaker and read at plenary, Prince Akinruntan said he took the decision in order to align with the power sharing formula in the state.
The House also appointed Mr Olatunji Oshati, member representing Ose constituency as the House Majority Leader to replace Mr Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi representing Owo constituency 1 who had been occupying that position since the 9th assembly.
Addressing the parliament the new Deputy Speaker , Mr Gbegudu appreciated members for the confidence reposed in him and promised to carry out his duties to bring dividends of democracy to the people of Ondo State.
In an address , the Speaker, Mr Olamide Oladiji congratulated the new appointees and charged them to bring in their vast experiences in piloting the affairs of the parliament.
Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate issues surrounding the unpaid salaries of staff at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, RUGIPO, Owo.
The workers had recently staged a peaceful protest within the polytechnic premises, demanding the payment of their outstanding salaries and the full implementation of the national minimum wage.
During a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Mr Olamide Oladiji, the panel was given a two-week deadline to do a thorough investigation and report its findings.
The lawmaker, representing Akure South Constituency 2, Mr Steven Abitogun, would serve as chairman of the investigative committee.
The lawmakers expressed concern that RUGIPO appeared to be the only state-owned institution frequently plagued by salary issues, despite having similar funding structures to other institutions.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State assembly commenced a four-week working recess from Friday, 11th April to 15th May, 2025, to allow lawmakers attend to pressing issues within their constituencies and also observe the Easter celebration.
Ondo State House of Assembly says it has received over 10 petitions on cases of land grabbing and forceful entry.
The speaker Mr Olamide Oladiji disclosed the plenary.
Mr Oladiji said despite that the House passed the anti-land grabbing law on December 24 and was signed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the activities of land grabbers have been on the rise.
To this effect, the House in a resolution read by the speaker set up an eight-man committee to investigate the petitions received and report to the House in two weeks.
The Committee members are: Mr Ololade Gbegudu as Chairman, Mr Afe Felix, Mr Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju, Mr Kolawole Ologede, Mrs Fayemi Obayelu, Mr Raymond Oluwatoyin, Mr Japhet Oluwatoyin will be members while Mr Adeyeku Richard is the Secretary.
The House also seek the formation of a special task force that will work with law enforcement agents to curtail the activities of the miscreants.
The House also agreed that the anti-land grabbing law passed by the House should be gazetted by the Ministry of Justice while adequate punishment be meted out to offenders.
The lawmakers added that there must be adequate sensitization and orientation of citizens on the existence of the anti-land grabbing law.
In another development, the speaker dissolved all standing committees of the House.
Sixteen new permanent secretaries and two tutors general have been sworn in in Ondo State.
Speaking at the event, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pointed out that their elevation was on merit noting that his administration would not downplay the sacrifices of workers with an assurance that the appointment would be constant without any political colouration.
Radio Nigeria correspondent, Isaac Afolabi reports that Governor Aiyedatiwa announced that his administration would soon recruit two thousand new teachers.
In a remark, the Head of Service, Mr Bayo Philip charged the new permanent secretaries to live up to expectations as the present government was committed to the welfare of workers.
Fourteen permanent secretaries were sworn in for the civil service mainstream, two for the local government with two Tutors-General.
Dignitaries on the occasion included the All Progressives Congress, APC chairman in Ondo State, Mr Ade Adetimehin, Chief Justice of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, former Chief of Staff, Chief Olugbenga Ale, former Head of Service, Pastor Kayode Ogundele, Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, political appointees, members of the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, among others.
The embattled chairman of the main political opposition in Ondo State, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Fatai Adams is dead.
He was reported dead in the early hours of Wednesday.
Ondo State PDP Publicity Secretary, Mr Kennedy Peretei while confirming the demise said the party’s state working committee was convening an emergency meeting and would make a statement on the matter soon.
Adams, a former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, was suspended by the State Executive Committee of the party in January this year.
The Vice Chairman of Ondo State PDP, Mr Tola Alabere was then appointed as the acting chairman of the party.
The late Adams would be buried in his hometown of Irun in Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of the state later on Wednesday evening (14-02-2024) according to Islamic injunction.
The 9th Assembly of the Ondo State legislature says the state has witnessed peace, improved security and rapid development as a result of its robust relationship with the executive.
The ChairmanHouse Committee on Information, Youths and Sports Development, Mr Gbenga Omole stated this at a media briefing while giving a scorecard of activities of the 9th assembly held in Akure.
He also announced that the House Assembly passed a total of 63 bills in the last four years, some of which had given succour and comfort to the people of Ondo State.
Mr Omole said that among the bills which were passed and signed into law by the executive included the Ondo State security network agency-code name Amotekun, anti-grazing law, review of the retirement age of professors, among others.
He thanked the people of Ondo State for the confidence reposed in the lawmakers.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says the executive arm of government will perform creditably with the cooperation of the legislative arm.
Governor Akeredolu made the assertion at the inauguration of the renovated parliamentary chamber of the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, in Akure the Ondo State capital.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor said governance had nothing to do with the struggle for supremacy but with collaboration to bring dividends of democracy to the people.
Mr Akeredolu noted that providing a conducive environment was paramount to legislative activities hence the reason his administration made it a priority.
In an address, the ODHA speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun thanked his colleagues for their perseverance during the period in which the parliamentary chamber was undergoing repairs and pledged the continued support of the lawmakers to the present administration.
In a goodwill message, the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi gave kudos to the governor for upholding the security of lives and property of residents which birthed the state security corps known as “Amotekun”.
A bill to amend the establishment of the Ondo State Agricultural Inputs Supply Agency Law 2022 has been passed by the State House of Assembly.
The passage followed the submission of the report by the Chairman House Committee on Agriculture, Taofik Mohammed for consideration and approval at a plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun.
The bill had weeks ago, been debated and was committed to the committee for proper examination.
Presenting the report, Mr. Mohammed explained that the bill would address the grey areas in the principal law and assists the agency in conforming with modern principles as regards inputs like chemical, fertilizers, and other equipment.
He said the bill would also assist in boosting the ability of the agency to collaborate with research institutes within and outside the country.
Meanwhile, the Public Accounts Committee of the Ondo State House of Assembly has summoned the state Teaching Service Commission, Muslim Welfare Board, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Agricultural Inputs Supply Agency to appear before it Tomorrow.
This followed their deliberate failure to appear as slated when the Public Accounts Committee, yesterday, commenced sitting on the audited report of the state MDAs.
Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Festus Adefiranye frowned at the non-appearance of the affected MDAs to clear themselves of the audit queries against them.
He directed the affected MDAs to appear before the PAC Tomorrow at ten o’clock in the morning as failure to appear will attract severe sanctions from the committee.
In the bid to prevent the outbreak of epidemic and restore the aesthetic beauty of Ondo State, the State House of Assembly has mandated the Ministry of Environment to immediately find solutions to the wastes that litter the state capital.
This came up during an interface with the ministry of environment and Waste Management Board in Akure.
The lawmakers who frowned at the indiscriminate dumping of wastes and overgrown weeds defacing the state capital charged the ministry to review its working policies, enforce rules and engage stakeholders to ensure the state was not overwhelmed with waste.
The speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun also asked the ministry to look inwardly to generate funds and create job opportunities for the youths.
Responding, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Sunday Akinwalere blamed the paucity of funds and hike in the prices of diesel for the prolonged non -evacuation of waste.
Mr Akinwalere also called on various MDAs to take up the responsibility of clearing weeds around their office environments.
Radio Nigeria will continue to live up to its role as the flagship of broadcasting in Nigeria by dishing out prompt and reliable information with life-impacting programming.
The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph stated this while on a working visit to Radio Nigeria Positive FM, Akure to solicit partnerships with agencies and institutions in Ondo State for the station.
Mrs Joseph in the company of the management staff of Positive FM Akure met with the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu, the speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi and the executives of Heads of Federal Government Establishments and Institutions in Nigeria, NAFOHEADS, Ondo State chapter.
Speaker, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun (c) Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph and members of the committee of management at the Ondo State Assembly ComplexL-R: ndo State SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito JosephL-R: Speaker, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito JosephL-R, General Manager Postive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph and Deputy Director, Admin, Reverend Adebayo EsoL-R: Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph, Ondo State SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and General Manager, Positive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere
During her call to the forum of heads of government agencies, Mrs Joseph appreciated the cooperation among the forum over the years and urged them to make use of the wide platforms of Radio Nigeria to publicize their events and activities.
At the office of the Secretary to the Ondo State government, Mrs Joseph said Positive FM was ever ready to promote all government activities and used the meeting to further notify the SSG of the station’s forthcoming 20th-anniversary taking place on April 20th, 2022.
Responding, the SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu described Radio Nigeria as a destination of choice for accurate news and pledged the assistance of the government to the station.
At the palace of the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo commended Positive FM for enlightening the people since its establishment in 2002.
Corroborating the Deji of Akure, the speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun advised Positive FM to remain unbiased while scoring the station high in its news and programming.
In her remarks, the General Manager, Positive FM Akure, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere pledged the station’s commitment to the people of Ondo state.
The visit ended with a meeting of the ZD with members of staff of Positive FM where Mrs Joseph charged them to be dedicated while pledging management’s commitment to addressing the welfare and other challenges facing the zone.
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA Ondo State chapter, has suspended its strike action forthwith for the sake of the people who can’t afford expensive medical care.
The Ondo State NMA Chairman, Dr. Stella Adegbehingbe disclosed during an interactive session with the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Committee on Health and other stakeholders in Akure.
Dr. Adegbehingbe who lamented that the strike has increased mortality rate due patronage of quack doctors, noted that medical practitioners in the Ondo State would return to work as soon as possible for the interest of the people who are seriously in need of medical attention in government hospitals.
She called on the state government to do needful, by giving attention to the welfare of medical personnel and other health workers for effective health delivery.
Dr. Adegbehingbe also appealed to government to address the challenge of inadequate facilities, training, and shortage of manpower among others.
Addressing the session, the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Dr. Adiodun Falaye appreciated the medical practitioners for keeping to the tenets of their profession.
Dr. Falaye gave assurance that the legislative arm will liaise with the executive in finding a lasting solution to the issue.
Other lawmakers also appreciated the health workers for having genuine human feelings.
Correspondent Olumide Abudu reports that Resident Doctors also attended the intervention meeting. Olumide Abudu
The Ondo State House of Assembly has appealed to the Doctors’ on strike to please toe the line of peace and return to work in the interest of the good people.
Efforts to resolve the industrial dispute generated by the striking members of the Nigeria Medical Association in Ondo State had hit the rock.
Deliberating on the development on Thursday at plenary, Lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly expressed deep concern on the aftermath of the strike on the people.
They noted that the strike had triggered mortality among patients who now have to patronize quack doctors because they lack the wherewithal to attend standard hospitals in view of the high charges placed on them.
The Lawmakers appealed to relevant authorities to find a way of procuring an amicable solution to the industrial crisis which has triggered brain-drain amongst medical personnel in the state
Speaking on the development, the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun noted that the industrial dispute has lasted for so long and there is need to put an end to it.
Mr Oleyelogun called for a tripartite meeting which would involve Medical personnel, the executive and the Legislative arms with a view to fashion out an amicable solution to the lingering crisis.
A bill for a law to make provision for the Ondo State House of Assembly Legislative Funds Management and other matters connected therewith 2021 has been passed into law by the lawmakers.
Similarly, a bill for a law to provide for the establishment of an independent office of the Auditor General and provide for the audit of public account and for purposes ancillary thereto has also been passed into law.
The passage followed submission of reports by the Chairmen, House Committees on the bills at the plenary led by the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun.
The Chairman House Committee on Selection, Mr. Samuel Aderoboye and Chairman House Committee on Public Account, Mr. Festus Adefiranye both said the bills were in the best interest of all the citizens of Ondo State and to enhance democratic governance.
According to Mr. Adefiranye the bill is aimed at the giving the Auditor General autonomy that will bring about credence, transparency and control in the public service.
The committee had earlier held a public hearing with financial stakeholders on the bill where they brainstormed and agreed that there was need for the bill to be passed into law to meet up with global best practice.
The committee recalled that the law was passed in 2017 adding that, the amendment became imperative for the benefits of the state.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reappointed four commissioners who served with him during his first tenure.
They are Wale Akinterinwa, Donald Ojogo, Charles Titiloye, and Engineer Raimi Aminu.
The governor said the names have been forwarded to the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, for screening and confirmation.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, says it has received names of four Commissioner Nominees sent by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The names are contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale.
The governor in the letter requested members of the assembly to give urgent approval to the list in view of the need to fast-track the instrumentality of governance.
The speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun in a statement by the chairman, House Committee on Information, Youth and Sports Development, Mr Olugbenga Omole pledged on behalf of the lawmakers that adequate attention will be given to the letter for quick approval.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has received the names of four Commissioner Nominees sent by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
The names of the nominees as contained in a letter addressed to the ODHA Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, and signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, are Mr Wale Akinterinwa, Mr Ojogo Donald, Sir Charles Titiloye, and Mr Raimi Aminu.
The governor in the letter requested members of the Assembly to give urgent approval to the list in view of the need to fast-track the instrumentality of governance.
The Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun in a statement by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Youth and Sports Development, Mr Olugbenga Omole pledged on behalf of the lawmakers that adequate attention will be given to the letter for quick approval.
Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has presented a sum of one hundred and fifty-nine billion naira as budget proposal to the state Assembly for the 2021 fiscal year.
The governor represented by the Commissioner for Economic Planning & Budget, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan at a presentation during plenary tagged the sum “Budget of Hope”.
The 2021 budget proposal is eight billion naira higher than the one hundred and fifty one billion naira revised budget of 2020 fiscal year.
The budget according to the governor was said to have been prepared on the projections of the 2021 to 2023 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as required by Fiscal Responsibility Law passed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA.
In the budget, a total sum of one hundred and three billion naira has been budgeted for recurrent expenditure and fifty-six billion naira for capital expenditure while over thirteen billion naira was voted for debt services and twelve billion naira for statutory transfer.
Receiving the budget, the speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, commended Governor Akeredolu for giving priority to all sectors in order to ensure all-round development of the state.
Mr Oleyelogun assured that the lawmakers would do the needful for thorough and speedy passage of the proposed budget estimates into law.
The impeachment plot to oust the embattled deputy governor of Ondo State, Mr Agboola Ajayi thickened with the Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, suspending the deputy speaker, Iroju Ogundeji of Odigbo 1 constituency and two others.
The three including William Adewale, Ondo West constituency 2 and the only female lawmaker, Favor Tomomewo, of Ilaje Constituency 2 were suspended for acts of indiscipline and disregard for House rules of engagement.
The lawmakers at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun also announced that an ad hoc committee would be set up to look at the veracity of the action of the lawmakers.
The Clerk of the House, Mr Bode Adeyelu also read a letter from the Majority Leader, Mr Jamiu Maito , Akoko North West constituency announcing his resignation which the house accepted but expressed surprise over the decision.
The suspension of the three members raised dust that brought the plenary to an abrupt end.
Radio Nigeria correspondent, reports that there was tension outside the chamber as the lawmakers traded accusations over allegation of inducement to impeach the deputy governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi.
Security personnel were however on ground to prevent any violent moves.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has debunked the rumour making the rounds that members received the sum of ten million naira each to fast-track the impeachment process of the embattled deputy governor, Chief Agboola Ajayi.
The lawmakers in a statement by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr Olugbenga Omole and made available to newsmen described the allegation as unfounded and an attempt to create enmity between the executive and legislature.
The statement indicates that the lawmakers claimed they cannot be induced as they represent the interests of the people of the state.
The lawmakers expressed their unalloyed support to the developmental strides of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and true democratic values.
They cautioned the embattled deputy governor to avoid implicating the lawmakers in a bid to carry his cross.
The lawmakers urged the people of the state to disregard the rumour and go about their lawful dealings without fear.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has given the Commissioner for Finance, the Accountant General and the Auditor General one week to appear before it and explain the rationale behind the controversial secret account of 4.3 billion naira in a popular commercial bank.
The lawmakers at a plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun, had invited the three principal officials to appear before it for clarification.
During the appearance, the lawmakers took turns to inquire from the officials who claimed they were not with adequate documents to back up their claims.
The House among other things requested for information as regards when the account was opened, by whom and interest accrued in the said ten years before the account was discovered.
Correspondent Olumide Abudu reports that the lawmakers frowned at the development and tagged it as serious matter of concern as millions of naira would have accrued as interest on the said account.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, says it will support every move to enhance the state’s media outfits for improved productivity.
Chairman,
House committee on Information, Mr. Olugbenga Omole gave the support while on
oversight visit to the state-owned television and radio houses, OSRC TV and
Orange FM.
Mr.
Omole commended the management team led by Mr. Kunle Adebayo for working
towards the current status of the media stations.
The
lawmaker expressed commitment of the house to address budgetary provision for
the broadcast outfits in the interest of adequate information dissemination.
Addressing
the committee members, OSRC board chairman, Mr. Kunle Adebayo identified key
areas where the house could assist the broadcast outfits which include proper
legislation and patronage.
Mr.
Adebayo noted that management was working on bringing into full operation the
booster stations at Oka-Akoko and Okitipupa while improving on contents of the
media outfits to put it on pay station status.
Correspondent Olumide Abudu report that the committee members took time to inspect facilities at the media outfits and the level of work done on the renovation of the television station.
The Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, has called on the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited to ensure clean up of communities affected by inferno at Ojumole Oil Well of the company.
The oil company was also mandated by the lawmakers to establish an administrative office in Ilaje Local Government Area.
The lawmakers made the call when representatives of the company appeared before the House Ad-hoc committee on the investigation of the fire incident.
The Committee Chairman, Prince Abayomi Akinruntan commended the oil company’s efforts at attending to the fire incident after the public hearing on the issue.
Prince Akinruntan informed the management of the oil company to promptly notify the House of all their major activities in the affected communities.
Meanwhile the secretary of the ad hoc committee, Mr. Benjamin Jaiyeola briefed journalists on the outcome of a closed door meeting between the lawmakers, representatives of the affected communities and officials of the oil company.
In the resolutions, the oil company was mandated to establish a permanent health facility and create jobs for the youths in the host communities.
