Lifestyle

OSHA Pays Condolence Visit To Omisore Over Father’s Death

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Members of Osun State House Assembly,OSHA has condoled with a former deputy governor of the state, Senator Iyiola Omisore, over the death of his father, Oba David Omisore who joined his ancestors early this month.

Radio Nigeria Correspondent reports that the Majority leader,Mr Abdul Maruf Olanrewaju led other members to Senator Omisore’s House for the condolence visit in Ile -Ife.

In a remark, Mr Olanrewaju said the deaseased during his life time had made postitive impacts on his community and the society at large,praying to God to give Senator Omisore and family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

In his response, Senator Iyiola Omisore appreciated The State lawmakers for the Show of Love and noted that His Father accommodated both old and young irrespective of Tribe and Religion.

Meanwhile,The Members of the House had Earlier visited the Clerk of the House ,Mr Simeon Amusan in Osogbo on the demise of his father , Pa John Oyebade Amusan who died on 5th January,this year 2022.

Describing his Father as a disciplinarian ,Mr Amusan said he was a unique teacher whom would be greatly missed .

Mr Amusan appreciated Members of Osun State House Assembly,under the leadership of Mr Timothy Owoeye for the Visit and usual support.

The Majority leader,Mr Abdulmaruf Olanrewaju prayed God to console him and other children of the deaseased.

Late Pa Amusan aged 85 has been buried.

Prayer session was held in Islam and Christian for family the deaseased left behind during the two visits.

Mojisola Oladele

Politics

Governor Oyetola Signs 129.7 Billion Naira 2022 Budget

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has signed the 2022 budget of 129.7 billion naira.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oyetola commended the legislature for diligent work on the budget and noted that with 83 per cent performance of 2021 budget as at the 3rd quarter, the 2022 budget would witness an improved performance.

Governor Oyetola who said the 2022 budget was developed with a passion for human development and citizens’ welfare, solicited more support from critical stakeholders for improved budget performance.

In his remark, the speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye noted that early presentation of the 2022 appropriation bill to the assembly by the governor gave room for thorough screening of budget proposals by government Ministries, Agencies and Departments.

Mr Owoeye who solicited prompt funding of the Osun Internal Revenue Service, OIRS, stressed the need for revenue-generating agencies and departments to double their efforts.

Earlier in a remark, the Osun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Yinusa Olalekan noted that the budget had input from citizens across the senatorial districts in the state.

The 2022 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Development” is 17 billion naira higher than the 2021 budget.

It has over 53 billion naira as recurrent expenditure while capital expenditure takes over 75 billion naira.

Abiodun Adeoye

Politics

OSHA to become fully autonomous in 2022 – Owoeye

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye says the Assembly would be fully autonomous from January 2022 as the committee for its startup has already been set up.

Mr. Owoeye, who was speaking at the budget defence exercise organised for the state Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), at the state assembly, said the state “Assembly Autonomous Bill” has already been signed into law by the state governor.  

The speaker noted that Governor Gboyega Oyetola, is committed to giving the assembly autonomy, but for some administrative bottleneck that is still serving as an impediment to having a full-fledged autonomy.

He pointed out that the Assembly would be starting full-fledged autonomy next year which means it won’t have to take its files, financial demands, expenditure and salaries to the governor for approval again.

Mr. Owoeye later commended his colleagues for the successful budget defence exercise, adding that the autonomy of the assembly, however, does not translate to more money for them.

The Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Moruf Olanrewaju, later presented the sum of N1.9 billion as the budget of the state Assembly for 2022.

Radio Nigeria Correspondent reports that Osun MDAs 2022 budget defence came to an end with the Office of the Governor, Osun  House of Assembly and House of Assembly Commission appearing to defend their budgets.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Charges OSIEC On Credible Elections

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has charged the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, to be more tolerant during election periods.

Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Adebayo Olodo made the call during the budget defence by Ministries and Agencies at the House of Assembly Complex, Oshogbo.

Mr. Olodo who appreciated the efforts of members of the commission in discharging their civic obligations advised the commission to be up and doing in its undertakings.

He promised that the Osun State House of Assembly would give necessary support to the commission to succeed.

He advised Nigerians to be actively involved for credible, effective and smooth elections.

Responding, the OSIEC Chairman, Otunba Segun Oladitan urged various political parties to always do the needful in presenting their candidates ahead of elections.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Warns MDAs On Budget Defense Boycott

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, says heads of revenue-generating agencies who failed to appear for the defence of their budget for the 2022 fiscal year will get zero allocation.

The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this while declaring open 2022 Budget defence by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the state before the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation exercise.

He said the Assembly would be thorough in the consideration of budget proposals presented by Ministries and Agencies of Government.

The Speaker advised Ministries and Agencies to improve on their Internally Generated Revenue drive by looking inward as well as blocking all revenue leakages and loopholes within their jurisdiction.

He urged residents and business owners in Osun State to ensure timely payment of taxes and levies which he noted would lessen the stress of funding of budget.

Earlier, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriations, Mr. Taiwo Olodo said the Assembly is set to help the MDAs improve on their services, so as to enable them to generate more revenue for the state government, asking them to table their challenges and constraints before the committee.

Commissioner for Education, Mr. Folorunso Oladoyin led the Ministry of Education and five agencies of government to appear before the joint House committees of Finance and Appropriations and House Committee on Education, to present their year 2022 budget estimates.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

2022 Budget: Osun Assembly Plans To Resolve Pending Matters

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The year 2022 budget estimates have scaled through the first and second reading on the floor of the House of Assembly.

This follows a motion moved by Majority Leader, Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju, and seconded by Chairman House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Adebayo Olodo respectively.

Reading the Policy thrust of the 2022 Appropriation Bill, the Majority leader, Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju commended the state Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola for obeying the constitution by laying the 2022 budget draft on time.

He affirmed that the budget is for sustainable development as it cut across every sector that would enhance the state to grow and reduce poverty among people

In their contributions, some Lawmakers said the budget estimate capture the agriculture and education sector describing the budget as a developmental budget that calls for speedy passage.

In his remark, The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye said the House will not take the budget of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government that has issue to resolve.

While directing the Ministry of Budget Planning to forward 35 copies of draft estimate of MDAs of government to the House of Assembly, the Speaker solicited the support of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government during the budget defense.

In another development, the House of Assembly hosted Ministries and Agencies of government to Audit Query reports by the Office of Auditor-General of the State

The Chairman, House Committee on Public Account, Mr. Gbenga Ogunkanmi said the exercise was to ensure accountability in budget spending and move the State from proposing to compliance.

The MDAs involved including Ministries of Education, Finance, Bureau of Public Services pension and Office of Tourism and Culture respectively.

Funmi Adekoya

Health

Osun Assembly Pledges To End Female Genital Mutilation

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The Osun State House of Assembly has pledged to give its support to National Orientation Agency, NOA, in other to put an end to Female Genital Mutilation FGM in the State.

The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this at a One-Day Advocacy Dialogue with State Legislators to support the implementation of laws and policies against Female Genital Mutilation in Osun at the State House of Assembly Oshogbo, organised by National Orientation Agency.

Mr. Owoeye while commending the efforts of NOA and other sister agencies for the campaign against the act, noted that FGM law has been passed into law since 2004 in the state stressing that there female circumcision has no benefit to women and girls.

He said there is need to amend some of provisions in 2004 law passed to involve traditional and religious leaders on FGM to achieve success.

In their contribution, some Lawmakers condemned the act calling for stiffer sanctions against the perpetrators.

Earlier, the Osun State Director of NOA, Mr. Oluropo Ibikunle and UNICEF representative in the state Mrs. Olutayo Aderonke acknowledged the efforts of the state House of Assembly for the passage of laws against child abuse and Female Genital Mutilation,calling for more support from state Lawmakers to eradicate the devilish act.

Meanwhile, under the Matter of Urgent Public Importance, the Lawmaker representing Ife North State Constituency and Chief Whip of House, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji brought to the notice of the House of Assembly the power outage in some communities in Ife North Local Government since past 5 month.

Mr. Olatunji noted that the power outage has crippled the commercial activities and life of the people in Ife North area.

The Speaker, Mr. Owoeye in his remark, lamented the poor electricity supply in the state and the country at large.

He then called for the appearance of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company IBEDC, National Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC and Federal Competition Consumers Agency FCCA before the state lawmakers on 13th October, 2021 to explain issues surrounding poor electricity supply.

Funmi Adekoya

Health

OSHA Pledges To End FGM

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has pledged to give its support to National Orientation Agency, NOA, in other to put an end to Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, in the State.

The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this at a One-Day Advocacy Dialogue with State Legislators to support the implementation of laws and policies against Female Genital Mutilation in Osun State at the Osun State House of Assembly Complex Oshogbo, organised by National Orientation Agency.

Mr. Owoeye while commending the efforts of NOA and other sister agencies for the campaign against the act, noted that FGM law has been passed into law since 2004 in the state, stressing that female circumcision has no benefit to women and girls.

He said there is need to amend some of provisions in 2004 law passed to involve traditional and religious leaders in the fight against FGM to achieve success.

In their contributions, some lawmakers condemned the act, calling for stiffer sanctions against the perpetrators.

Earlier, the Osun State Director of NOA, Mr. Oluropo Ibikunle, and UNICEF representative in the state, Mrs. Olutayo Aderonke acknowledged the efforts of the Osun State House of Assembly for the passage of laws against child abuse and Female Genital Mutilation.

They called for more support from state lawmakers to eradicate the devilish act.

Meanwhile, under Matters of Urgent Public Importance, the lawmaker representing Ife North State Constituency and Chief Whip of House, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji, brought to the notice of the Assembly, the power outage in some communities in Ife North Local Government for the past 5 months.

Mr. Olatunji noted that the power outage has crippled the commercial activities, and has adversely affected the lives of the people in the area.

The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye in his remark, lamented the poor electricity supply in the state and the country at large.

He then called for the appearance of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC and Federal Competition Consumers Agency, FCCA, before the state lawmakers on 13th October, 2021 to explain issues surrounding poor electricity supply.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Osun Assembly Charges Ministry On Youths Development

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, wants the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology to use its ideology to develop the youths across the state.

The Chairman, House Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji made the call while addressing newsmen after a meeting with officials of the ministry at Osun State House of Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

Mr. Olatunji advised the ministry to bring improvement into the system especially branding of foods known with the state like “Dodo-Ikire” to make it more attractive.

While urging the ministry make meaningful impact on the youths for improvement, the lawmaker said the development of the state is the duty of everyone.

In their contributions, members of the committee noted that the ministry could make use of new ideas to turn things around, urging it to be more focused on innovation for better change.

Earlier, the Osun State Commissioner for Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr. Olawale Babatunde and the Special Adviser to the governor, Mr. Kareem Ismail had told the committee that the ministry would make use of innovation and technology in a manner that would make room for the development of the state.

They confirmed that the ministry was in partnership with a private company established a technological hub to train youths of the state on ICT skills.

The commissioner assured that the Osun Hub center would soon commence work to assist the youths and the state at large. Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OGHA Speaker Hails Peaceful Conduct of LG Election

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The Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo has commended the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, for the peaceful conduct of the 2021 Local Government Election in Ogun State. 

Mr Oluomo gave the commendation after casting his vote at unit 19 ward 3 in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.

The speaker who cast his vote at about 10am, observed that the election was generally peaceful. 

He appealed to eligible voters to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner and shun any act that could tarnish the image of the state.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Judiciary

Osun State Judicial Fund Management Bill Scales Through Second Reading Before House

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Osun State Judicial Fund Management Bill has scaled through the second reading on the floor of the Osun House of Assembly.

This follows the motion moved by member representing Egbedore State Constituency, Mr. Babatunde Ibirogba and seconded by Iwo, Mr. Usamotu Adebayo

Reading the Policy Trust of the Bill, Mr. Ibirogba said the Bill on for the  would make the Judiciary Financially Autonomous and check interference of judgements

In their contributions, some of the Lawmakers including member representing Ila state Constituency, Mr. Jaiyeola Adebisi called for the speedy passage of the Bill

saying the Bill when passed would ensure speedy dispense of judgements.

In his remark, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye said Financial Autonomy would ensure separation of power among the three arms of government and make the Judiciary and Legislative independent.

Mr. Owoeye who pointed out that both Legislative and Judiciary depends on Executive arm for fund said financial autonomy would enhance the activities of the two arms of government.

The House later dissolve to Committee of the Whole for further considerations of clauses in the Bill.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Rejects 1 Chairmanship Nominee, 2 LCDA Nominees Over Violent Behaviour

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has stepped down the names of a chairman and two councilor nominee during the screening of Local Government caretaker nominees.

Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye during the screening exercise stepped down the name of the chairman nominee for Olaoluwa Local Government for attacking member representing Olaoluwa State Constituency during a protest.

Mr. Owoeye who maintained that the Assembly would not condone violent acts by political office holders, said he would write to the governor to replace the nominee.

Also, two councilor nominees from Ifedayo Local Government were stepped down.

The Speaker, however, stressed that only caretaker Nominees who presented their tax clearance to the Assembly would be confirmed.

Mr. Owoeye also commended his colleagues for their contributions during the screening despite closing late yesterday at 7:30pm.

10 Local government, 11 Local Council Development Area, LCDA, and 4 Area Council nominees were screen on the floor of the Osun State House of Assembly in Osogbo, Osun State. 

Meanwhile, the Speaker commiserated with the family of the local security agent who died during the search and rescue operation launched to rescue the abducted passengers in Obokun Local Government Area of the state.

While selecting lawmakers to pay a condolence visit to the family of the deceased, the speaker appreciated the local security outfit for their determination and patriotism.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Begins Screening Of LG, LCDA, Chairmanship Nominees

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has commenced the screening of Local Government and LCDAs Caretaker nominees sent by the governor on July 1st.

Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, Secretaries and Councillors from 13 Local Government, 12 LCDAs, 3 Area Council and one Area Office were screened on Tuesday on the floor of the House of Assembly.

The exercise was intensive with screening of each nominee’s curriculum vitae and questions on innovative ideas the nominees intend to bring on board to develop their local government.

Lawmakers representing each state constituency of the local government, LCDAs, Area Council & Area Office confirmed the names of the caretaker nominees that were screened at the floor of the House.

In his remarks, the speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye charged the nominees not to divide the party or create factions in the local government.

Mr. Owoeye advised the nominees to get their tax clearance by Friday before they can be confirmed.

The plenary was held amidst tight security, with many stakeholders, including observers and party supporters, shut out of the chamber while the plenary lasted.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Reads List Of Local Govt Chairmen,Vice Chairmen,Others

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The Osun State House of Assembly has read the list of Local Government Chairmen, Vice- Chairmen, Secretaries and Councillors across the State.

Reading the letter during the plenary, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye advised the Caretaker Committee to work on developing the state.
The Speaker advised that, the Paramount objectives of everyone should be the interest of the state and the party.
However, some names of Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and Secretaries of few Local government, Local Council Development Areas, LCDA and Area Office were stepped down.
Ejigbo West LCDA and Oriade LG Chairman while Ife Central LG and Ife-West Vice-Chairmen were stepped down
Also, Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary of Egbedore Area office were stepped down.
The Speaker said names stepped down of affected Local government would be resend to the House of Assembly.
The Speaker, therefore directed the nominees to submit 35 copies of their credentials to the House of Assembly latest by Monday next week while the date for screening would be announced later.

Funmi Adekoya

Education

Osun Assembly Urges Tertiary Institutions To Produce Skilled Graduates

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The Osun State House of Assembly wants Tertiary Institutions to produce graduates that are skilled to make them financially independent.

Chairman House Committee on Education, Mr. Babatunde Ibirogba made the call while addressing newsmen after the oversight visit of the committee to Osun State College of Education, Ilesa and Osun State College of Technology Esa-oke.

Mr. Ibirogba noted that tertiary institutions in the country only produced graduates without technical skill to sustain them after graduation.

He urged managements of all tertiary institutions in the State to reposition and make enterpreneurship and skill acquisition compulsory for their students to reduce number of graduates seeking white collar jobs.

They commended the management of the two tertiary institutions for the technological development in the school.

In their various comments the Provost Osun State College of Education Ilesa, Professor Kolawole Kazeem and Rector Osun State College of Technology Esa-oke, Dr. Samson Adegoke promised to lift the institutions to greater height and sustain good legacy of the founding fathers.

While calling for increase in budget allocation to education sector, Professor Kazeem and Dr. Adegoke urged the State government to recruit more staff to replace those who have retired from service.
Funmi Adekoya

Health

HIV/AIDS: Osun Assembly Passes Anti- Discrimination Bill

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Osun HIV/AIDS Anti-discrimination Bill 2020 has passed through the second reading on the floor of the Osun House of Assembly.

This follows a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju and seconded by the Chief Whip, Mr. Tunde Olatunji after deliberations on the Policy Trust of the Bill by members of the House.

Commenting on the Policy Trust of the Bill, Mr. Olanrewaju said the passage of the Bill would protect the right and dignity of people living with HIV/AIDS as well as eradicate stigmatization.

He said the Bill would also give the people sense of belonging by being employed without discrimination as the Bill does not support medical test before employment.

Some Lawmakers in their remarks noted that if the budget is implemented it would remove all forms of victimization and isolation of people living with HIV/AIDS in the society.

They called for the speedy passage of the Bill noting that being infected by HIV/AIDS should not be a barrier to living a normal life.

The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye in his remark noted that HIV/AIDS is not a death penalty for the carrier but stigmatizing them could cause depression and mental trauma leading to untimely death of the person.

Funmi Adekoya

Health

OSHA Passes Two Medical Related Bills

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Two Bills, Osun Private Veterinary Premises and Ambulatory Practice  (Regulatory) Bill 2020 and Osun HIV and AIDS Anti-discrimination Bill 2020 have passed through the first reading on the floor of the Osun House of Assembly.

The Bills was sent to the Assembly as contained in a letter from the Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola.

The Osun Private Veterinary Premises and Ambulatory Practice  (Regulatory) Bill 2020 seek to prevent unregistered and quacks veterinary doctors from practicing as well as improve the state Internally Generated Revenue.

Osun HIV and AIDS Antidiscrimination Bill 2020 when passed into law would protect the right and dignity of people living with HIV thereby eradicate stigmatization.

In his remark, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye said the House would do justice to the passage of the Bills to enhance the living standard of the people of the State.

Mr. Owoeye also urged his colleagues to brace up for the process of all pending Bills before the Assembly for speedy passage.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Be wary of COVID-19 Second Wave – Owoeye

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to be more cautious of the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic.

The speaker in his Christmas said all hands must be on deck to stem the devastation that may want to arise from the second wave of Coronavirus.

He encouraged Osun State residents to begin to take necessary precautions to prevent community transmission of the disease as they celebrate the birth of Christ.

While urged the state government and relevant health stakeholders to coordinate an early response system to curtail the second wave, Mr Owoeye advised the people to ensure that all COVID-19 precautionary measures by governments are observed. 

He advised Nigerians to avoid long trips to family members and physical contact should be avoided as much as possible, but should take advantage of technology by connecting to Christmas party through video conferencing.

The speaker urged well-meaning Nigerians to help the needy during the Yuletide period, stating that sharing of love and food will go a long way in cushioning the effect Coronavirus on the masses.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Seeks Improved Funding For Agric, Mining, Tourism

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Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has implored the state government to invest in Agriculture, Mining and Tourism as a way to fund 2021 Budget and job creation in the state.

The speaker, Mr Timothy Owoeye made the call during the General Talk on 2021 Budget with the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget at the floor of the House in Osogbo.

Mr Owoeye observed that there should be a law to allow the state government to generate revenue through Mining and invest in the tourism and agriculture sectors.

While urging the executive to always carry the lawmakers along in the implementation of the budget, the Speaker said the House will not approve budget of any ministry or agency who refused to reply its budget query.

Osun State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Professor Olalekan Yinusa said the state government is set to partner with organisations in the tourism sector and also invest more on Agriculture to fund 2021 budget.

Professor Yinusa said major programmes such as the anchor borrowers scheme to would be put in place to fund 2021 budget.

The commissioner assured the House of budget implementation and performance in the fiscal year of 2021.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Speaker Promises Swift Passage Of Disability Bill

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has promised a speedy passage of the Disability Bill.

The speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi, to commemorate the International Day of Disabled Persons noted that the 7th Assembly under his watch will be committed to making life more meaningful for people living with disabilities through quality legislation.

He said the observance of the day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. 

The speaker also noted that the bill seeks to increase awareness of the gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

He maintained that the 7th Assembly is working on a bill, saying the House is already working with critical stakeholders in developing a bill that would address all the needs of Persons with Disabilities.

The speaker said when the bill is passed into law, people living with disabilities will be safeguarded against any form of discrimination and also have equal access to a conducive socio-economic environment.

On the passage of the disabilities bill, Mr Owoeye promised to work with the executive under the leadership of Governor Gboyega Oyetola to ensure a speedy passage of the bill.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Speaker Felicitates With Gov. Oyetola On 2nd Year Anniversary

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has congratulated the governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola on the celebration of his two years in office describing the two years of Oyetola-led administration in the state as one that has contributed to the transformation of the state.

The speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi commended the administration for doing everything possible to bridge the gap between government and the citizenry through frequent engagements with the public on government policies.

He also lauded Governor Oyetola for embarking on numerous capital projects despite the pandemic that ravaged the entire world economy.

Mr Owoeye reiterated that the 7th Assembly would at all times be a partner in progress in ensuring that the lives of Osun State people becomes better than the way it was.

The speaker while praying that the remaining years of Governor Oyetola witness more progress and sustainable growth, called on residents and people of the state to cooperate with government by paying their taxes for the state to witness more development.

Funmi Adekoya

Lifestyle

Always cross-check your facts before reporting – OSHA Speaker

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Media organisations have been urged to always cross-check their reports to prevent inciting the people against government.

The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye made the call when the management of Gold FM Ilesha paid him a courtesy visit in Osogbo.

Mr Owoeye who noted that the role of the media was to promote the activities of government, said the media should not allow themselves to be used by some people to cause dissent in the state.

The speaker while commending Gold FM for its various impactful programmes assured the management of the State Assembly’s readiness to partner with the station in enhancing the station.

Earlier, the General Manager of Gold FM, Mr Adedamola Tinubu had called for more collaboration between the station and the Osun State House of Assembly.

Mr Tinubu had in his entourage the Assistant Director, Marketing, Mrs Olukemi Oni, Manager News, Mr Akintunji Akinleye, Manager Programmes, Mr Abayomi Adewale and Acting Head of Finance, Mr Tope Oluwadare.

Funmi Adekoya

Security

Speaker OSHA Condemns Widespread Looting

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has condemned the wide spread looting and vandalisation of private and public property in the state.

The Speaker in a statement by his Press Secretary, Kunle Alabi called on Osun youth to give dialogue and peace a chance in the interest of state development as envisaged by Osun founding fathers.

Mr. Owoeye said the protesters have make their demand known and that youths can build a better society without first bringing it to ashes.

He noted that the wanton looting and destruction by some few youths will do the state no good but put a clog in the wheels of development and progress.

He posited that peaceful protest is a constitutional rights of every citizen, but it seized to be legitimate when it becomes an avenue for looting and destruction of our collective heritage.

Mr. Owoeye while commiserating with individuals and the private sector over the temporary set back assured investors that the Oyetola-led administration is on top of the situation of making their investments safe in the state.

He also commended security agencies for calming the tensed situation without force, saying the minimal force exhibited is well appreciated by all and sundry in Osun.

Funmi Adekoya

Education

Skills Acquisition, Antidote To Unemployment – OSHA Speaker

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye says the antidote to youths’ restiveness and unemployment remains skills acquisition.

The Speaker stated this during the turning of the sod for the foundation laying of a workshop building which he donated to Federal Science and Technology College in Ilesha.

Mr. Owoeye who commended the management of the school for allowing him to donate the building, emphasised the importance of science and technology to the survival of any economy and how it can create avenue for employment.

He pointed out that unemployment has been a major problem bedeviling the lives of Nigerian youths, causing increased militancy, kidnapping, unrest, socially delinquent behaviours and other social vices.

The speaker, however, called on government at all levels to urgently fund technical schools, as a way to relieve the burden of unemployment, crime and poverty.

The School’s Director of Principals, Mrs. Idowu Akinbamijo, commended the speaker for the donation of the workshop building saying the building is another milestone in the history of the school.

Mrs. Akinbamijo said the building would boost the academic prowess of the students and it would be very useful in technical education and training for the students.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Confirms Salman Adebayo as Commissioner

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Salman Adebayo as Commissioner, Judiciary Service Commission, Osun State.

The lawmakers after careful review of the screening and his pedigree as a legal luminary of repute and having found out that no petition followed his appointment, the speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye announced his confirmation.

Mr. Adebayo was confirmed after the motion moved by majority leader, Mr. Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by Deputy Speaker, Mr. Simeon Popoola.

The speaker, Mr. Owoeye advised the new commissioner to discharge his duties without fear or favour and should through his service bring sanity into the Judiciary Service Commission in the state.

The speaker said the state governor could proceed with the swearing in of the new commissioner.

Funmi Adekoya