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 Continue Reading
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. […]Continue Reading
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. […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
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 […]Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has approved the reduction in the state budget after the Appropriation Amendment Bill 2020 passed through the third reading. This follows a motion moved by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Taiwo Olodo. Tagged Osun State Appropriation Amendment Bill 2020, the state budget was reviewed […]Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, joint committee on Works and Transport and Lands, Urban and Physical Planning has ordered the sealing of buildings that contravene safety and professional standards in Egbedore Local Government Area of the state. This is sequel to the collapse of two buildings under construction at Okinni and Dada Estate […]Continue Reading
The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye says the state Assembly will review the State Anti-Rape Law 2002 to make amendments that would stipulate special punishment for people who committed rape for ritual purposes. Mr. Owoeye, who was speaking during the plenary session, directed the Assembly’s Director of Legal to commence with the review […]Continue Reading
Wife of the Osun State Governor, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola wants the state House of Assembly to tackle stigmatization if rape victims by encouraging them to speak out. Mrs. Oyetola, who was at the Assembly to solicit support in stopping the increasing rape incidents in the state, noted that despite various laws in the state against rape and domestic […]Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has directed the House Committee on Environment and Sanitation to write a letter to all telecommunication service providers in the state to appear before the Assembly, to furnish it with permits and approvals for citing their masts in the state. The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye gave the directive, during plenary, after […]Continue Reading
The Speaker of the Osun House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye says the state assembly is considering a post-COVID-19 stimulus bill to assist the people of the state and better it’s economy. Mr. Owoeye, stated this at the special plenary session to mark the first year anniversary of the 7th Assembly. Our Correspondent, Funmi Adekoya […]Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has warned illegal land excavators to desist from the act or face the wrath of law. Chairman, House Committee on Lands and Physical Planning, Mr. Desmond Ojo gave the warning during an Oversight visit to some illegal land excavation sites in the state. Mr. Ojo who noted that […]Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has confirmed all the screened nominees of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC sent to the Assembly for confirmation. The nominees were confirmed during the plenary after a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by member representing Atakumosa East/West, Mr Festus Komolafe. Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed the Osun Local Government Areas Creation and Administration Amendment No 4 Bill 2020. The bill was passed during plenary at the floor of the House of Assembly Complex, Osogbo after a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju and seconded by member representing Atakumosa East […]Continue Reading
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has forwarded the names of the nominees for the board of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, to the state House of Assembly for ratification and approval. The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye at plenary acknowledged the receipt of the names of the OSIEC board nominees […]Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly, OYHA, has passed “Osun Public Financial Management Bill 2020”. This bill was passed at the plenary after amendments made to form part of the bill and read for the third time with a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the house Mr. Maroof Olanrewaju and seconded by member representing Ayedaade […]Continue Reading
The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has appealed to people of Osun State not to politicise the Covid-19 pandemic. Mr. Owoeye made the appeal during plenary session while reacting to comments of some people on social media condemning the efforts of Federal and State governments to give palliative to the […]Continue Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed the “Osun State College of Health Technology Ilesha Establishment Bill 2020”. This follows a motion moved my Majority Leader, Mr Moruf Olanrewaju and seconded by member representing Egbedore State Constituency, Mr Babatunde Ibirogba. In his remark, the Speaker, Mr Timothy Owoeye said the passage of the […]Continue Reading