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OGHA Addresses Transfer of Teachers

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly has intervened in the recent transfer of teachers across the state, following concerns raised by the state chapter of the Academic staff union of secondary schools,Asuss.

The Speaker of the House, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, made the appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting involving lawmakers, the Teaching Service Commission and the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Mr Elemide who urged the Teaching Service Commission to address issues raised by the state chapter of the union, advised the commission to adopt a humane approach in the exercise.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, Comrade Felix Agbesanwa, represented by the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress and immediate past ASUSS Chairman, Comrade Akeem Lasisi, alongside the Welfare Secretary, Mr Femi Ayannuga, and the State Secretary, Mr Oluseyi Bankole, said the union was not opposed to redeployment.

They, however, called for a review of the exercise, citing concerns over its timing, possible effects on external examinations such as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, accommodation and transportation challenges, teachers’ morale and professional stability.

The union appealed to the Teaching Service Commission to review the transfers in the interest of teachers’ welfare and effective teaching and learning in public secondary schools across the state.

In a response, Commissioner, Teaching Service Commission, Mr Adeola Akintonde, commended the Speaker and the House for the intervention.

He said the commission had anticipated the concerns and had already constituted an appeal panel to address genuine cases raised by the union.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

Legislature

OGHA Passes 2026 Appropriation Bill

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the Year 2026 Appropriation Bill of one point seven trillion presented by the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun barely 26 days ago.

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The passage of the Appropriation Bill was consequent upon the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, chaired by Mr Musefiu Lamidi, who thereafter moved the motion for its adoption, seconded by Mr Folawewo Salami and supported by the Whole House through a voice vote during the plenary presided over by Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The bill was later read and adopted clause by clause before the Committee of the Whole House; after which the motion for its third reading was moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye and supported by all the lawmakers through a unanimous voice vote.

The Clerk, Mr. Sakiru Adebakin, thereafter took the third reading of the bill before the State lawmakers; while the Speaker later directed that the clean copy of the bill be transmitted to the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his assent.

Earlier while presenting the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation’s report on the bill titled: “Year 2026 Appropriation Bill“, Mr Lamidi said that the Assembly adjusted the budget proposals of three MDAs, part of which led to a slight upward review of the Internally Generated Revenue to the tune of two point one nine three billion naira  the same figure was reduced from the capital receipt, retaining the total actual budget expenditure of one point seven trillion naira earlier presented to the State lawmakers by the Governor.

In a related development, the Assembly had earlier passed the Year 2025 Revised Appropriation Bill and that of the Revised Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF for Year 2026-2028.

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OGHA Targets Value, Accountability in 2026 Budget

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has concluded the defence of the 2026 budget proposals submitted by Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, across the state.

Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Musefiu Lamidi, announced the completion of the exercise at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, urging MDAs to place accountability, probity and value for public funds at the centre of their operations.

Mr Lamidi charged heads of agencies to embrace collective responsibility and work towards a realistic 2026 budget that genuinely reflects the aspirations of Ogun State residents. He explained that the House Committee adopted a constructive, non-adversarial approach to the budget review process, with a focus on strengthening service delivery, improving value for money and aligning expenditure with citizens’ needs.

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Expressing optimism, Mr Lamidi said the deliberations would enhance public financial management and ensure that the 2026 budget delivers measurable benefits to people across the state.

In a related development, the State Internal Revenue Service, led by its Executive Chairman, Mr Olugbenga Olaleye, reported a revenue performance of over ₦84 billion as of last October, representing more than 83 percent of the projected target for the outgoing year. He also disclosed a proposed revenue target of ₦250 billion for the next fiscal year.

Mr Olaleye stressed the need for strict implementation of newly issued federal tax laws to capture all taxable incomes, expand the tax base and block revenue leakages within the state.

Other agencies whose budget proposals came under legislative review included the Ogun State Ministry of Budget and Planning, the Ministry of Finance, and the Office of the Accountant General.

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OGHA Screens New Local Government Auditor-General

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has screened Mr. Abdul-Najim Olayinka, the nominee of the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, for the post of Auditor-General for Local Governments.

The lawmakers, who took turns to applaud the Governor, described Mr Olayinka as a thorough bred professional

who had distinguished himself in all the positions he had occupied.

While presiding over the screening at the Assembly Complex,  Oke-Mosan,  Abeokuta, the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide charged the nominee to ensure that his tenure was marked with positive change,  integrity, transparency, and accountability if confirmed.

Responding, the Nominee thanked the Governor for the confidence reposed in him and promised to run an inclusive management team with strong mechanisms for accountability and transparency.

Mr Olayinka, a native of Sagamu Local Government Area, and a graduate of accounting from the Olabisi Onabanjo University, trained as an auditor, who was until his nomination, the Head of Operations at the OG-CARES Livelihood Support Unit under the Ministry of Finance.

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Ogun Assembly Advances Agricultural Land Bill

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

A bill seeking the creation of an agency to manage agricultural land, regulate, and promote responsible land use has passed its second reading on the floor of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA.

The debate followed a motion by the sponsor, Mr Waliu Owode, seconded by Mr Folawewo Salami and supported by all other lawmakers through a voice vote.

Mr Owode explained that the bill would secure land tenure and usage.

He added that the proposed law would boost investors’ confidence in the agricultural sector by enhancing agricultural productivity, strengthen food security, create jobs, and increasing internally generated revenue for the state.

Corroborating the sponsor, the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye and Mr Oluseun Adesanya, described the bill as critical towards addressing issues relating to land acquisition, especially within the rural communities.

The lawmakers further added that the bill would guarantee compensation for traditional land owners, reduce land disputes, which they noted accounted for about 90% of petitions received by the House.

While committing the bill to the House Committees on Agriculture as well as Lands and Housing for further legislative action, the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, emphasised that the bill would remove illegal occupation of agricultural land, reduce misuse and restore agricultural land in line with the global best practices.

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Abiodun Presents ₦1.7tr Budget for 2026

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has presented a ₦1.7 trillion Appropriation Bill for 2026 to the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, marking a 63% increase over the 2025 budget of ₦1.046 trillion.

Speaking at the Assembly Complex, the governor said the proposed “Budget of Sustainable Legacy” aims to deepen reforms, consolidate the gains of the past six years, and drive sustainable socio-economic growth across key sectors.

Governor Abiodun outlined six policy priorities for the 2026 fiscal year: food security, human capital development, infrastructure expansion, revenue reform, community development, social protection, and economic diversification.

He noted that the budget carries a 37:63 recurrent-to-capital ratio, with ₦624.76 billion set aside for recurrent expenditure and ₦1.044 trillion dedicated to capital projects.

The allocation, he said, underscores his administration’s commitment to completing ongoing infrastructure projects and improving public amenities.

The governor urged lawmakers to give the bill thorough consideration and pledged diligent, timely implementation once approved.

Prince Abiodun expressed confidence that the 2026 fiscal year—coinciding with Ogun State’s 50th anniversary—would usher in greater progress, prosperity, and improved well-being for residents.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Stakeholders Back Ogun DEI Commission Bill

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Stakeholders at the public hearing on the Ogun State Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission Bill have unanimously backed the proposed law, saying it will strengthen social justice, ensure equitable representation, and protect vulnerable groups across sectors.

Representatives of various organisations said the bill would institutionalize fair practices and widen protection mechanisms for marginalized individuals and communities.

They urged closer collaboration between the executive and legislature to secure early gubernatorial assent and recommended that global DEI obligations cited in the bill be clearly outlined.

Declaring the forum open, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, said the bill was introduced to promote public orientation, equity, and inclusion for peaceful coexistence.

The bill’s sponsor and Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi, said it would entrench fairness, enhance representation, and prohibit discrimination in all spheres.

Also speaking, the Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Adijat Adeleye, said the DEI bill remains a priority for both arms of government, noting ongoing efforts to ensure state facilities comply with accessibility standards.

Earlier, the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Chief Whip, Mrs Omolola Bakare, said the commission would create a structured platform for marginalized groups to participate in governance, economic development, and social life.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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OGHA Advocates Establishment of Functional Sick Bays in Public Schools

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling for the urgent establishment of functional sick bays in all public primary and secondary schools across the state.

The resolution, sponsored by Mr Damilola Soneye, was adopted after debate and supported through a motion seconded by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sherrif.

Leading the debate, Mr Soneye said the establishment of sick bays would help provide first aid, manage medical emergencies, and aid early diagnosis to prevent health risks among students.

Supporting the motion, lawmakers, including Mr Olakunle Sobukanla, Mr Yusuf Amosun, Dr Babatunde Tella, Mr Damilare Bello, Mr Waliu Owode, Mr Oluseun Adesanya, and Mr Lukman Adeleye emphasised the need for such facilities to be managed by qualified health personnel.

The Assembly also urged the Ministries of Health and Education, Science and Technology to develop a standardised school health policy while urging private schools to establish first aid units and health clinics.

They further recommended the employment of graduates from the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health Technology, Ilese.

In another development, the Assembly has summoned the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ade Akinsanya, and representatives of Craneburg Construction Company over persistent traffic congestion along the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway, particularly at the Toll Gate and Papalanto–Ewekoro axis, due to ongoing construction activities.

The Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, issued the invitation following presentations by former Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, and the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sherrif, during plenary in Abeokuta.

The lawmakers decried the severe gridlock and poor condition of some rehabilitated sections of the road, noting that the situation has worsened despite efforts by the State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE.

The Assembly directed the Commissioner and the contractor to appear before the House on Tuesday, 28th October, by 2:00 p.m. for an interface on the matter.

Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi

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OGHA Calls for Reduction of Checkpoints along Border Roads

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Ogun State House of Assembly has called on the state government, the National Assembly, and the Inspector-General of Police to urgently address the increasing number of police checkpoints along border roads and other parts of the state, particularly the Owode–Ijiroko road in Ipokia Local Government Area.

The resolution followed a motion titled urgent call for the reduction of multiple police check points along Idiroko -Owode road in Ipokia Local Government Area, moved by the lawmaker representing Ipokia/Idiroko State Constituency, Mr Adebisi Oyedele.

Opening the debate, Mr Oyedele decried the presence of over 52 police checkpoints on a 20-kilometre stretch of road, describing it as excessive and a source of constant extortion, harassment, and bribery.

The lawmaker noted that the situation recently led to a five-day strike by commercial drivers, causing hardship for residents.

 He urged the House to seek immediate intervention from the relevant authorities including the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and the Inspector-General of Police, through the State Commissioner of Police to ensure immediate solution.

He also called for the resolution to be transmitted as a petition to the National Assembly and the National Security Adviser.

Other lawmakers, including the Deputy Speaker, Mrs  Bolanle Ajayi; Mr  Lukman Adeleye; Mr Adegoke Adeyanju; and Mr Waliu Owode, supported the motion, stating that the challenge of multiple police checkpoints affected commuters across several  parts of the state.

The Speaker , Mr Oludaisi Elemide, who presided over the sitting, directed that copies of the resolution be forwarded to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Inspector-General of Police, and the National Security Adviser for necessary action.

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OGHA Passes Bill to Regulate Scavengers, Scrap Dealers’ Activities

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a bill to regulate the activities of scavengers and waste dealers in the state, aimed at promoting public order, environmental safety, and peaceful coexistence.

The bill, titled “The Scavengers and Waste Dealers Law, 2025, was passed following the presentation of a report by the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Mr Samsideen Lawal. 

The report was adopted following a motion moved by Mr Lawal, seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, and supported by all members through a unanimous voice vote during plenary.

The bill was subsequently considered clause-by-clause before the Committee of the Whole House, after which the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sherrif, moved for its third reading, seconded by the Minority Leader Mr Lukman Adeleye and supported unanimously.

The Clerk of the House, Mr. Sakiru Adebakin, then read the bill for the third time. 

The Speaker of the House, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, directed that a clean copy of the bill be transmitted to Governor Dapo Abiodun for his assent.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned stakeholders involved in the now-defunct Anchor Borrowers Programme over alleged continued illegal deductions from the personal savings of farmers who were enrolled in the scheme.

The Speaker , Mr Oludaisi Elemide issued the directive following a personal explanation raised by Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, during plenary under Order 8, Rule 47.

The Assembly resolved that all relevant stakeholders should appear before it on Tuesday, 21st October, 2025.

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OGHA Approves 2026–2028 MTEF

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has approved the State Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF for 2026–2028 earlier forwarded to it by  Governor Dapo Abiodun, in preparation for the next fiscal year.

The financial framework was approved at a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, following the presentation of the report by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Musefiu Lamidi.

The report was subsequently considered and adopted sector by sector, with allocations covering personnel, overhead, and capital expenditures for the State’s various Ministries, Departments and Agencies from the year 2026 to 2028.

The Speaker thereafter directed the Clerk to forward the Assembly’s resolution to Governor Abiodun to allow for early preparation of the 2026 State Budget and subsequent fiscal years.

Meanwhile, the Speaker had announced Mr Dickson Awolaja as the new Deputy Minority Leader of the State House of Assembly, replacing Mr Lukmon Atobatele, while Mr Waliu Owode is now the Deputy Minority Whip.

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OGHA Speaker Hosts Assembly Service Commission Board Members

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for appointing experienced and competent individuals to lead the State House of Assembly Service Commission.

Speaker of the House, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, gave the commendation while playing host to the members of the commission led by a former speaker, Mr Suraj Adekunbi during a courtesy visit at the Ogun State House of Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The speaker, in company of his co-lawmakers noted that the governor’s choice of competent hands reflected his commitment to the progress of the assembly and the state; assuring the commission members of more support for the overall development of the legislative arm and the state in general.

Earlier in his presentation, the new Chairman of the commission, Mr Adekunbi, expressed gratitude to the assembly for their support during the screening and confirmation process, soliciting increased support for the commission to fulfill its assignment.

He also pledged the commission’s dedication to advancing the welfare of the members of staff of the assembly.

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Anchor Borrowers Programme Stakeholders Invited Over Illegal Deductions

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has invited some stakeholders and officials involved in the Anchor Borrowers Programme of the federal government including a former National President, Nigeria Cassava Growers’ Association, NCGA, Mr. Segun Adewunmi, and his State Chapter counterpart, Prince Akinbode Adeleye.

The assembly also invited officials of the Nigeria Agriculture Mechanization and Equipment Leasing Company, NAMEL, representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN and those of Wema Bank for further engagement over the ongoing deliberation on the illegal deductions from the personal savings of some of the subscribers of the programme. 

The Chairman, OGHA Committee on Agriculture, Mr Waliu Owode, issued the invitations while presiding over a follow-up meeting with some invited bank officials and the representatives of the Anchor Borrowers Programme victims, regarding the alleged withdrawals of their savings by the Wema Bank at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The House committee chairman also extended an invitation to the officials of the Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture, former programme manager, Ogun State Agricultural Development Programme, OGADEP, Pastor Taiwo Ayansanwo, directing the management of Wema Bank to stop debiting all the accounts of the victims who were supposed to be subscribers of the scheme.

The committee directed that the bank should avail the House with the comprehensive details of all accounts earlier credited, copies of correspondences from all commodity growers, list of all service providers before the next meeting slated for Thursday, 17th April, 2025.

Mr Owode explained that the invitation by the House Committee was to enable the lawmakers to have a clear picture of financial transactions that led to the illegal deductions and ensure the recovery of the funds.

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OGHA Calls for Immortalization of Onanuga

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Government to immortalise the late former Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Mrs Adewunmi Onanuga by renaming the Court junction/Simawa road and some of her projects in her honour.

The passage of the resolution followed the debate led by the sponsor of the motion, who is also a member representing Sagamu I State Constituency, Mr Damilare Bello, and supported by all the state lawmakers. 

They extolled the virtue of the late federal lawmaker, describing her as a distinguished daughter of the State who had contributed immensely to the development of the state and the nation.

In the same vein, the Assembly also paid tributes to some eminent Nigerians from the state, who died in the last two weeks, commending their unwavering commitment to their communities, the state and the nation. 

The state lawmakers in their various reactions extolled them as prominent sons of the state who had left indelible marks in commerce and industry as well as the political landscape of the state and nation.

Taking the lead to report to the Assembly, the demise of a prominent industrialist, Late Chief Ogooluwa Bankole, the former Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, who described the deceased as a foremost industrialist who established the first paint industry in Ifo local government area since 1985 attributed most of his professional success to the deceased.

The Minority Leader, Mr Adeleye Lukman, on the other hand also formally reported the exit of Pa Ayo Adebajo, a renowned political leader, an Awoist, foundation leader of the then National Democratic Coalition, NADECO and elder statesman who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and truth. 

The lawmaker representing Odoogbolu State Constituency also commiserated with the people of Odoogbolu on the death of the Alaye of Odogbolu, Oba Adedeji Olusegun Onagoruwa, who passed away Monday.

On his part, the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff Abiodun paid tribute to another illustrious Nigerian, late Senator Solomon Otegbola, whom he described as a political leader of repute; who represented Ogun West Senatorial District in the third republic. 

The State lawmakers led by the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi shared heartfelt tributes to all the deceased and led other members to observe a minute silence in their honour.

 In another development, the House passed a resolution calling on the State Government to direct the State Emergency Management Agency,  SEMA to urgently provide succour to the victims of the recent storm that ravaged Ikangba community in Odoogbolu Local Government Area and other parts of the state that experienced similar natural disasters in recent times.

The Assembly passed the resolution following the extensive debate on the motion sponsored by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, who lamented that the incident affected many properties, including some schools in the community.

Other lawmakers also called on the state Ministries of Environment, Education, Science and Technology as well as the State Teaching Service Commission to appear before the House alongside SEMA on Thursday, 27th February, 2025 for further discussions. 

The Assembly equally passed a resolution requesting the relevant agencies of the government to embark on the rehabilitation of Bilikisu Sugbo shrine and the Oke- Eri road leading to the legendary tourist centre in Ijebu- North East Local Government Area of the state to promote local businesses and tourism development.

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Bill to Regulate Scavengers Underway

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

A bill to regulate the activities of Scavengers and waste dealers in Ogun State to promote Public Order, Environmental Safety and Peaceful Coexistence has scaled second reading at the Ogun State House of Assembly. 

Opening debate on the bill, Dr Babatunde Tella said it was aimed at addressing the growing concerns over the activities of scavengers in the state and expressed optimism that the bill would promote public order by regulating scavenging activities to specific hours, suggesting 8:00a.m  to 5:00p.m while also prohibiting their operations on Sundays.

Dr Tella postulated that the bill, when operational would empower communities to restrict scavenging activities in their areas, stipulate penalties for violations, ensure lawful enforcement, and saddle the Ministry of Environment with the responsibility of monitoring and sensitizing stakeholders on compliance.

In a submission, the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Mr Samusideen Lawal noted that it was criminal for scavengers to move around the neighbourhood as early as 6:00a.m alleged that some scavengers were involved in stealing and burgling.

Other contributors were also unanimous in their submissions that the activities of the scavengers had continued to threaten the security and well-being of the people.

The Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide who pointed out that scavengers were operating across the country emphasized the need to regulate their activities and later assigned the bill to the Committee on Environment for further legislative action.

Meanwhile, a bill to establish the Young Farmers Club at Basic and Senior Secondary Schools in Ogun State was equally considered during the plenary.

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OGHA Speaker Lists Legislative Achievements, Urges Action Against Land Grabbing

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, announced that the Assembly has passed 11 bills into law and endorsed over 42 resolutions to promote peace, order, and good governance in the state within the past year.

Speaking at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, during an interactive session with journalists, Mr Elemide revealed that the legislature received more than 90 petitions, with most concerning land-grabbing activities across various constituencies.

He noted that the Assembly had passed the anti-land grabbing bill, which the governor has signed into law.

The OGHA speaker then urged security agencies to intensify efforts in prosecuting offenders.

Stressing the importance of collaboration among government arms, Mr Elemide highlighted how the strong relationship between the legislature and the executive has fostered democratic growth and state development.

He commended fellow lawmakers for their support and referenced Sections 91 and 92 of the Nigerian Constitution, which empower the House to appoint its leadership for effective legislative operations.

Addressing recent leadership disputes, Mr Elemide confirmed that the case involving the former Speaker had been resolved in court the previous Tuesday, 21st of January, 2025, restoring normalcy to the Assembly.

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OGHA takes Step to Reduce Trailer-Related Accidents

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, has passed a resolution requesting the State Ministry of Transportation and that of Environment to work with other relevant agencies on enforcing the laws regulating the movement and activities of trailer drivers in compliance with road safety regulations.

The measure, according to the state lawmakers during a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide would help to prevent avoidable road accidents leading to loss of lives and properties in the state.

The resolution titled: “Urgent need to address the rising incident of trailer-related accidents on roads across the State” as sponsored by Mr Wasiu Ayodele and seconded by Mr Babatunde Tella was unanimously supported by all the lawmakers.

Mr Ayodele had emphasized the need for stakeholders to rise to the challenge of ensuring that trailers and other heavy-duty vehicles adhered to the highest safety standards while passing through State roads, pointing out that the recklessness of some trailer drivers, coupled with the negligence by relevant enforcement agencies, had further exacerbated the risk faced by road users and communities along major highways in the state. 

He maintained that many road crashes had been traced to human errors such as poor vehicle maintenance, the use of underage or unqualified drivers, improper loading practices and inadequate enforcement of road safety regulations, urging the traffic management agencies to intensify the enforcement of existing laws to punish violators, especially drivers of trailers and heavy-duty vehicles. 

Other members, including Mr Babatunde Tella and Mr Olusegun Odunuga, said it was necessary to address the increasing incidents of trailer-related road crashes saying the development, especially among the trucks transporting hazardous materials such as petrol, had continued to pose a grave threat to the safety of the people, properties and the environment. 

Meanwhile, the Speaker of the Assembly also called for even distribution of infrastructural projects across the state while commending the state government for the massive road intervention in Ifo 2, State Constituency, especially along Alagbole- Akute, Ojodu and Hacules roads among other infrastructural projects in the area as highlighted by the member representing the area, Mr Fatiu Salami. 

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Prioritize Procurement of Hospital Equipment, OGHA Tells Health Ministry

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has challenged the management of the State Ministry of Health and Hospital Management Board to accord high priority to the purchase of more hospital equipment for all health facilities during the next fiscal year.

This, according to the lawmakers, will enhance healthcare delivery to the people.

The Assembly through the members of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, led by Mr Musefiu Lamidi, stated this while playing host to the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker during the ongoing budget defence session held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The Committee Chairman together with his co-lawmakers enjoined the Ministry to do more to equip the various health facilities in the State to further deliver on the qualitative health programmes of the government, calling for the immediate purchase of MRI machine for use at the Olabisi Onabanjo Teaching Hospital, Sagamu.

In her presentation, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Coker explained that the purchase of MRI machine for the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital was already receiving the attention of the government, stating that the Ministry proposed a total of N15.591bn as its total expenditure for the next financial year.

Giving a breakdown of the budget proposal, the commissioner said that capital expenditure for next year would gulp N11.785bn, while personnel cost would take N2.094bn, just as N1.712bn was earmarked for overhead.

Other commissioners, who defended their ministry’s 2025 appropriation bill included State Commissioner for Forestry, Engr. Oludotun Taiwo, his Sports Development counterpart. Mr Wasiu Isiaka, State Auditor General, Mr Lateef Balogun and his Local Government counterpart.

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OGHA Speaker Wants Holistic Implementation of Anti-Open Grazing Law

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Mr Oludaisi Elemide had called on relevant authorities to ensure a holistic implementation of the Ogun State Anti-Open Grazing Law, with a view to controlling the movement of herdsmen across the state. 

Mr Elemide made the call while reacting to the report he received that some herders were moving cattle on the major roads in Ogun State.

The speaker also reacted to the menace of land grabbers terrorising some residents of the state as reported by the member representing Ewekoro State Constituency, Mr Yusuf Amosun.

Mr Elemide urged the people to approach a court of competent jurisdiction on matters relating to land grabbing and forceful evasion of landed property for redress.

He noted that it was high time everyone saddled with the responsibility of enforcing the Anti-Land Grabbing Law braced up and ensured sanity in land administration in order to avoid unlawful exploitation of the people and possible breakdown of law and order.

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Ogun 10th Assembly Marks  First  Anniversary

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has held a special plenary to commemorate its first year of inauguration with a resolve to pursue more people – oriented legislations and facilitation of projects that will have direct positive impact on their lives.

The Assembly members led by the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide gave the assurance during the special plenary attended by many dignitaries and former Speakers of the House, including Basorun Muyiwa Oladipo, Mrs Titi Sodunke- Gomez, Mr Tunji Egbetokun and Mr Suraju Adekunbi.

Mr Elemide pointed out that seven bills, affecting the day- to -day running of government, including the yearly appropriation bill had been passed into laws with seven others were at various stages of legislative process and more than 24 motions were passed into resolutions.

In separate remarks, some of the lawmakers commended the executive arm for not interfering in legislative oversights and also applauded the leadership style of Mr Elemide for providing qualitative leadership to reposition the assembly for laudable achievements within a short time.

In the same vein, former Speakers of the Assembly while addressing the plenary commended the executive arm for providing the conducive atmosphere for the lawmakers to perform their duties and commended the lawmakers for their continuous efforts to give quality representation to the people.

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OGHA Tasks Ministries, Departments, Others to Secure Public Assets

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has called on all concerned Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government to put in place measures towards securing all public assets and utilities.

The Speaker, mr Oludaisi Elemide made the call while responding to the submission of a member representing Abeokuta North State Constituency, mr Babatunde Tella, who raised the issue of the recent cases of vandalization and theft of public assets, especially road fixtures and iron barricades on overhead bridges in some parts of the state during a plenary at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. 

Mr Elemide admonished the people to embrace attitudinal change and desist from such unpatriotic act of vandalisation of public utilities, which he noted were inimical to the development and progress of the State. 

Earlier, mr Tella had reported to the Assembly, the recent cases of vandalization of the iron barricades on the road from Kuto-NNPC overhead Bridge in Abeokuta, saying such act if not checked could lead to further vandalization of more Government assets.

In the same vein, the Minority Leader, Mr Lukmon Adeleye called for the intervention of the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure regarding the provision of median and barricades on the Ijebu-Ode/Ikoto/Oke Owa Road, which had led to the loss of lives in recent time.

Responding, the Speaker said the House of Assembly would extend an invitation to the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to conduct an on-the-spot assessment on the road.

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Legislature

OGHA Approves Creation of Audit Department  in LGAs

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the Local Government Law, 2024, to allow for the creation of an Audit Department in the Local Government administration with a view to further entrenching transparency and improved service delivery.

The passage of the bill followed the presentation of the Committee report by the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Jemili Akingbade, and adopted clause-by-clause before the Committee of Whole.

Earlier Deputy Clerk of the Assembly, Funmilayo Adeyemi, took the third reading of the bill before the lawmakers.

The Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, thereafter directed that the clean copy of the bill should be transmitted to the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his assent.

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 Beware of Fake College of Nursing Website, OGHA Warns Applicants

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly wants the Ministry of Health to create awareness among residents on the existence of fake websites extorting prospective applicants into the state’s schools of nursing.

The Speaker of the House, Mr Oludaisi Elemide made the call while reacting to the presentation by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye who raised the issue under a matter of urgent public importance.

Mr Adeleye had informed the House about a series of complaints from his constituents that prospective applicants into the schools of nursing across the state had discovered that the cloned websites were being used to extort money from unsuspecting applicants under the pretext of offering admissions into the schools.

The House Minority Leader urged the Ministry of Health to educate the people on the features of the original website of the institutions, while also educating them on the process for admission and the need to avoid financial transactions on the fake websites. 

The lawmakers unanimously cautioned parents and guardians of prospective applicants to be careful and seek clarification from the State Ministry of Health before proceeding with the admission process for their wards given the challenges of Information and Communication Technology, ICT.

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OGHA Ammends Service Commission Law

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the State House of Assembly Service Commission Amendment Law, 2024.

The passage of the bill followed the presentation of the Committee report by the Chairman, the House Committee on Establishments and Public Service Matters, Mr Babatunde Tella, who also moved the motion for its adoption, seconded by Mr Adeyanju Adegoke and supported by all the members.

The bill was later read and adopted clause-by-clause before the Committee of Whole, after which the motion for the third reading of the bill was moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Adeleye Lukmon and supported by the Whole House through a unanimous voice vote.

Consequently, the Deputy Clerk of the House, Mrs Funmilayo Adeyemi, took the third reading of the bill before the lawmakers, while the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide directed that the clean copy of the bill be forwarded to the State Governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun for his assent.

In another development, the speaker announced that the Assembly would hold a public hearing on the proposed State Rural and Semi-Urban Integration Development Law, 2023 on Wednesday, 22nd of May, 2024 by 10:00 am at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan.

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OGHA Confirms Adebisi Femi-Segun as President Ogun Customary Court of Appeal

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By Omolara Adasofunjo

Ogun State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of Justice Adebisi Femi-Segun for appointment as the President of the Customary Court of Appeal in the state, saying she is fit and worthy to occupy the office. 

The confirmation followed a motion moved by the majority leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by the minority leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye and supported by the whole House through a voice vote.

The confirmation was done shortly after the adoption of the report on the confirmation of the nominee of the governor for appointment as the President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Ogun State.

The report was earlier presented by the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Bolanle Ajayi, while the majority leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff moved a motion for its adoption, which was seconded by Mr Lukmon Atobatele and supported by the entire House through a unanimous voice vote.

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