Economy

OSHA Approves Revised 2020 Budget with 37.2B Naira Reduction

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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 from 119.5 billion naira to 82.2 billion naira with a difference of 37.3 billion naira representing 35 percent reduction of the initial 2020 Budget. 

In his remark, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, explained that the House approved the amendment after considering the economic effect of Coronavirus pandemic on the state.

The Speaker noted that the appropriation amendment bill earmarks over nine billion naira which is 11.5 percent of the budget for fighting COVID-19 and post-COVID recovery.

Mr. Owoeye pointed out that the revised budget size reflects current economic realities, noting that the parliament duly considered it before passage.

Also speaking the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Taiwo Olodo remarked that the amended budget would be financed chiefly by recurrent revenue including federal allocation, generated revenue and capital receipt.

It will be recalled that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola had requested for the amendment, in his letter, which he said was occasioned by the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on global economy as well as that of the state and Nigeria.

Funmi Adekoya

Housing

OSHA Orders the Sealing of 2 Buildings in Egbedore LG

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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 areas of Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State.

The Chairman, House Committee on Land, Urban and Physical Planning, Mr Desmond Ojo while addressing the Directors of Town Planning in Local Governments and Director of Works said steps must be taken to ensure standardization of buildings in the state.

Mr. Ojo said town planners should be alive to their responsibility by ensuring house owners comply with building plan and layout in their area as approved by the Ministry of Land, Urban and Physical Planning.

Speaking on behalf of the Director of Town Planning in the local governments, Mr. Femi Odewunmi explained that the challenges being faced by town planners, especially, mobility, had affected them in carrying out their duty.

Mr. Odewunmi also called for political will to enforce the laws already in place guiding construction of buildings in the state.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA to Review Anti-Rape Law

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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 of the State Anti-rape law in order to identify the clauses for amendment that would capture those raping for ritual purposes.

The Speaker, emphasised that anybody that rapes for ritual purposes or ask anyone to rape for ritual purposes should be specially punished by the law.

He maintained that with the increasing cases of rape, there was need to review the existing Anti-Rape law, not only from the female angle but also from the men angle as the male gender also get raped.

Similarly, the Speaker directed the House Committee on Environment to write a letter to the state Ministry of Environment to fashion out ways to stop illegal mining in the Ijesha axis of the state, as it is affecting farming activities.

He said illegal miners were encroaching and taking over the farm lands in the Ijesha Gold deposit areas noting that if the trend was not addressed, it would put the future of farmers in the region in jeopardy.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Oyetola’s Wife Urges OSHA to Support Rape Victims

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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 violence, it was still unfortunate that sexual violence were still prevalent despite the laws.

She said rape and domestic violence cases should not be allowed to assume an uncontrollable situation in the state as female children are no longer safe in the society.

She urged the lawmakers to sensitise the people in their constituencies to fight against rape and encourage victims to promptly report.

In his remarks, the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, the commended the governor’s wife for her initiative and campaign against rape in the state

Mr. Owoeye said the Assembly had already passed an anti-rape law since 2002 which stipulated 14 years imprisonment for attempted rape and life imprisonment for convicted rapists.

He however said all existing laws on rape, sexual violence and gender based violence would be reviewed by the lawmakers and that a law would soon be passed that would lead to the establishment of a special court to handle rape and sexual violence related cases in the state.

Earlier, the Assembly had passed the Osun Public Procurement Law Amendment Bill 2020, after it was read for the third time, with the Speaker saying it would become law as soon as it is assented to by the governor.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Masts: OSHA Summons Telecom Companies

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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 the Chairman House Committee on Environment and Sanitation Mr. Benjamin Ogundipe, submitted the fact-finding report of its visit to Obalende Area of Ipetu-Ijesha, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State.

Mr. Owoeye in his directive ordered that a letter be written to the state Ministry of Environment and Sanitation, for it to provide the Assembly with the list of telecommunication service providers in the state.

He said the telecommunication operators should equally come with the land approvals or deeds for the location where their masts were cited.

The Speaker who frowned at the citing of telecommunication masts in residential areas because of its harmful effect on the people, said the Assembly would do the needful, with regards to compensate affected residents or the total removal of telecom masts from residential areas.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Environment and Sanitation, Mr. Benjamin Ogundipe, had reported back to the House that the telecom mast in the area visited was giving residents of the area sleepless nights, and that its power generator was causing noise and air pollution that had forced landlords to vacate their homes to go rent houses in safer locations.

It would be recalled that the lawmaker representing Oriade State Constituency had raised the issue of noise and air pollution from a telecommunication masts erected in Obalende area under Matter of Urgent Public Importance.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Osun 7th Assembly Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary

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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 was there for Radio Nigeria.

The Speaker, Mr. Owoeye said the assembly was concerned about the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on the global economy which has brought about economic recession and loss of jobs.

The speaker urged the state government to quickly reel out its post COVID-19 economic plan saying the proposed stimulus bill would be given accelerated passage upon presentation before the House of Assembly.

Highlighting the achievements of the state assembly in the last one year, Mr. Owoeye said the assembly, through quality legislation, has passed eight bills that has direct impact on the people of the state.

He said effective oversight of ongoing developmental projects in the state and making the assembly accountable through publication of activities and effective public engagement and E-parliament were also done.

Mr Owoeye thanked the governor of the state, Mr Gboyega Oyetola and the people of Osun for their support and for allowing peace to reign in the state saying the state lawmakers would rededicate themselves to serving the people more in the second year of the 7th Assembly.

In his remarks, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola said the state admires the monumental achievements and people-oriented legislation the state assembly had delivered in the last one year.

Governor Oyetola appreciated the lawmakers for their understanding during the raging Coronavirus pandemic, saying he looks to the future with hope, confident that the state has what it takes to make it to the desired level in the days ahead.

He therefore urge the legislators, who are the representatives of the people to continue to mobilise the people to support the government.

Present at the special plenary session were Deputy Governor, Mr Adegboyega Alabi, former speakers, past lawmakers, as well as other government functionaries.

Funmi Adekoya

Economy

OSHA Warns against Illegal Land Excavations

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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 the illegal land excavation was detrimental to the environment of the state, assured that the Assembly would put adequate measures in place to check illegal excavations.

He pointed out that the Assembly would ensure that all the loopholes of siphoning revenue paid by the excavators are blocked and the monies properly remitted to the government coffee.

Mr. Ojo urged the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning to work towards putting an end to illegal excavation and to make use of tally for each loading trucks on the site for proper accountability.

In his remark, Special Adviser to the Governor on Lands and Physical Planning, Mr Halim Bakare noted that taskforces are in place as part of mechanism against illegal excavations as well as prevent erosion on the sites.

He maintained that the ministry is charging #1,000 on each loaded trucks on excavation site while violators were made to pay #50,000 as fine.

The committee also took a look at encroached government land at Oke Arungbo in Osogbo West Local Council Development Area.

The excavation sites visited by the committee include Osun Government Reservation Area Excavation Site Gbongan road, Central Business District GRA Unity School, Egbedi Excavation site in Egbedore Local Government and Oke Arungbo Area in Osogbo West LCDA.

Funmi Adekoya

News

OSHA Confirms Oyetola’s Nominees for OSIEC

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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.

The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, in his remarks described the nominees as intelligent and capable of carrying out their duties in the commission based on their good record of previous performance.

He said the confirmation was in accordance with section 198 of Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.

While advising the confirmed members of OSIEC to conduct free, fair, acceptable and credible elections in the state, the Speaker urged the Governor Gboyega Oyetola to go ahead with the swearing-in of the OSIEC members.

The confirmed OSIEC members are Mr. Segun Oladitan as Chairman, others are, Mrs. Abosede Omibeku, Alhaja Muibat Babalola, Mr. Oladosu Gidigbi, Mr. Rufus Oyeniran, Mr.Olayinka Ajiboye and Mr.Wahaab Adewoyin.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Passes Amendment Bill on Impeachment of LG Chairmen

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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 and West, Mr. Babtunde Komolafe.

The Speaker of the House, Mr. Timothy Owoeye in his remarks said the bill would put an end to illegal impeachment of Chairman in various Local Government area of the state.

The Speaker noted that no parliamentarian has power to remove any council Chairman without petition to the State House of Assembly.

He urged the executive to urgently assent into the bill for the benefit of the people and entire state.

It would be recalled that the Clause 4 of the Osun Local Government Areas Creation and Administration Amendment Law had empowered the parliamentarians in the council to impeach a Chairman for misconduct which had led to impeachment of some council chairmen before the intervention of the House of Assembly.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Oyetola Forwards Names of OSIEC Board Members to OSHA

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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 with Mr. Segun Oladitan as Chairman and six other members, selected across the three Senatorial Districts of the state.

Mr. Owoeye said the state governor, exercising his powers under sections 197 and 198 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has constituted members for the state electoral body and that the state assembly would carry out its duty of screening the nominees.

While appealing to his colleagues to quickly work on the ratification of the names because of its importance, the Speaker directed the nominees to submit 35 copies of their Curriculum vitae to the Assembly by Thursday while their screening on the floor of the House will take place on Wednesday, 27th May 2020.

In another development, the House issued warning to CHAMS Nigeria Limited (the consultant responsible for payment of salaries to Osun workers) for failing to provide the Assembly with the reports of their activities in the state.

The Speaker who said he was displeased with the attitude of the management of the company, said since May 5 that the Assembly had written the company to furnish it with reports of their activities, the company had not replied or bother to provide the House with any explanation.

Mr. Owoeye said the action of the company shows disregard for the state legislature and that section 128 (1&2) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) empowers the Assembly to disengage their services with the state.

He therefore instructed the Clerk of the House to write the company again, as the last warning before sanctions would be taken against them, to furnish the Assembly with the requested reports.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Passes Bill on Financial Accountability

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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 State Constituency, Mr. Taiwo Adebayo.

In his remark, the Speaker of the House, Mr. Timothy Owoeye noted that the bill would reduce and curtail excess expenditure of the state government.

He said the bill would control tax flow of the state government and assist local governments in having a proper accounting system.

The Speaker urged the state Governor to assent the bill for the benefit of the people and state in general.

In their various contributions, the lawmakers commended the state government for the bill, saying, it would help government to reduce waste in financial management.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Speaker Warns Against Politicising Covid-19 Pandemic

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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 people.

He said the issue of coronavirus affects the whole world which calls for contribution and understanding of individuals.

While commending state government and all committee constituted by the Governor in the fight against coronavirus, the Speaker urged residents of Osun State to obey the lock down order and stay safe to prevent the spread of the disease.

Meanwhile, the Speaker, Mr. Owoeye, has directed the Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Special Needs to appear before the House tomorrow to update the House on the disbursement of cash palliatives to residents of the State.

He said it is important for the Commissioner to appear and intimate the House on the beneficiaries and the modalities for disbursement.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Passes Osun Health College Bill

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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 Bill would upgrade the School of Health Technology Ilesha to a College to make the school autonomous in running its academic and administrative affairs.

Mr Owoeye while commending his colleagues for their contribution to the passage of the Bill called for the speedy ascent of the bill by the Governor.

It will be recalled that the “Osun State College of Health Technology Establishment Bill 2019” sponsored by the Speaker was presented to the on October 15, 2019.

Also, at the plenary the “Osun State Revenue Administration and Tax Codification and Consolidation Bill 2019” scaled through the first reading.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Covid-19: OSHA Suspends Plenary for 16 Days

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has suspended all plenary and parliamentary activities for sixteen days.

This is to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus disease in the state.

At a press briefing held at the assembly complex, the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Civic Orientation, Mr. Moshood Akande noted that with confirmed cases of 36 and one death by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, it is expedient for the assembly to suspend all gathering to prevent the possible spread of the deadly Coronavirus.

He urged residents of the state to observe all precautions of regular hand washing, use of hand sanitizer, observing social distance and avoidance of large gatherings.

Mr. Akande also advised the State Government under the leadership of Governor Gboyega Oyetola to strengthen its resolve in combating the menace and activate necessary emergency public health protocols.

Funmi Adekoya

Health

COVID 19: Osun Ministry Distribute Sanitizers to Institutions

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, has called on the state Ministry of Health to intensify efforts in providing sanitizers at Public Institutions across the State as a measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the State.

Mr. Owoeye made the call during the plenary session of the Assembly, on the backdrop of the third case of COVID-19 recorded in Lagos.

The speaker said with the recorded third case of the COVID-19, the State cannot shy away from the fact that the virus is here in Nigeria.

He however called on the State Ministry of Health to intensify their sanitation programme as well making provisions for sanitizers and hand washing materials in all the institutions and public schools across the State.

He advised people of the State to embrace and improve on their personal hygiene, saying people should not sneeze or cough carelessly into the air but make use of tissue papers when sneezing or coughing.

Mr. Owoeye also suggested handshaking and hugging during greetings should be suspended or avoided, adding that gathering of 50 to 100 People should equally be avoided as precautionary measures.

The House, thereafter, dissolved into Committee of the Whole to deliberate on the “Ilesha College of Health Technology Establishment Bill 2020” pending before it.

Funmi  Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Passes Anti-Kidnapping Bill

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Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed into law a bill for the prohibition of kidnapping, abduction of persons and other related crimes.

This follows the motion moved by Majority Leader of the House, Mr Maruf Olanrewaju for the third reading of the bill and seconded by member representing Ife North, Mr Tunde Olatunji.

The House recommended the death penalty for those found guilty of kidnapping and ritual killing, while those aiding and abetting the crime are to face life imprisonment.

In his remark, the Speaker, Mr Timothy Owoeye, said it now a crime to find human parts with anybody or engaging in kidnapping and abduction.

Mr Owoeye who noted that kidnapping and ritual killing have become issues of concern in the state said the signing of the bill into law would put an end to kidnapping, banditry and ritual killing.

While the commending his colleagues for their contribution to the passage of the bill, the Speaker said when the bill is signed by the governor, the punishment would serve as a deterrent to perpetrators and others.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Osun Police Commissioner Visits OSHA Speaker, Promises Cooperation on “Operation Amotekun”

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Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye wants the authority of the Nigerian Police Force State Command to give legal and moral support to the South-West Security Initiative “Operation Amotekun”.

The Speaker made the call while receiving the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Jonhson Babatunde with his entourage who paid a courtesy visit in his office.

Mr. Owoeye reiterated the commitment and readiness of the 7th Assembly under his watch to render necessary assistance geared towards enhancing efficient and effective policing.

He reminded the police boss that OSHA is currently working in ensuring a legal framework on Operation Amotekun Bill pointing out that Amotekun cannot work without the support of the Police Force.

He also used the avenue to inform the Osun State Commissioner of Police of the Anti-Kidnapping bill which the assembly is giving adequate consideration aimed at curbing the spate of the incessant kidnapping in the state.

The Speaker said the Assembly is set to organise a public hearing on Anti-Kidnapping and Operation Amotekun bills where stakeholders such as security outfits, opinion moulders, religious leaders, market women, and men will be able to donate ideas for the realisation of the bills.

Earlier, Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Jonhson Babatunde had explained that the purpose of the visit was to seek prompt and timely support of the legislative arm of the government, noting that they are the accredited representatives of the public.

The Police Commissioner said the Inspector General of Police is committed to the community policing hence pledged the readiness of the command to work assiduously for the realisation of the Operation Amotekun.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Amotekun Bill Passes 1st Reading at OSHA

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The “Osun Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Bill 2020” has passed through the first reading on the floor of the Osun House of Assembly, OSHA, after it was presented by the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye.

Presenting the bill before the House, Mr. Owoeye said a letter and 40 copies of the draft Bill on the establishment of the Amotekun Security Network was forwarded to his office by Governor Gboyega Oyetola with the Governor requesting speedy passage of the bill.

The speaker said the bill emanated from the forum of Southwest governors in order to address the state of insecurity in the region and the country as a whole.

He said the conference of speakers in the Southwest had met on Friday alongside majority leaders and clerks in the region, to consider and see how to go about the bill.

Mr. Owoeye said they all agreed that all the Southwest Assemblies should conduct a public hearing and that Monday, February 24 had been designated for a public hearing on the bill so stakeholders would have a say and make a contribution.

He said after the public hearing on the bill, the conference of Southwest Speakers will meet again on Wednesday, February 26 with the Attorney Generals in the region to look at the inputs and contributions of stakeholders as far as the bill is concerned.

Copies of the draft bill were distributed to other lawmakers after the motion for the first reading was moved by the majority leader, Mr. Maruf Olanrewaju and seconded by member representing Egbedore State Constituency, Mr. Babatunde Ibirogba.

Funmi Adekoya

Crime

Fire Disaster: OSHA Speaker Urges Residents to Take Preventive Measures

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As victims of the fire outbreak that wreaked havoc at Atakumosa Market, Ilesa continue to count their losses, the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye wants residents to always take preventive measures to forestall a recurrence.

Mr. Owoeye gave the advice during an on the spot assessment of the damage caused by the fire incident.

Our correspondent Isaac Haastrup completes the story.

Isaac Haastrup

Politics

OSHA Begins New Year with Prayers

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has assured staff of the Assembly of good welfare and conducive working environment.

The Speaker, gave the assurance at the special prayer session to herald working activities in the Assembly in year 2020.

Mr. Owoeye who commended the staff for their commitment to duty last year advised them not to relent in giving their best in the discharge of their duties.

He noted that the state government is taking all measures to ensure prompt payment of salary and other allowances to the workforce, therefore, they should support all government policies towards developing the State.

Earlier, in a short exhortation, the Assembly Chaplain, Pastor Muyiwa Ayeni had admonished the staff to discharge their duty in the fear of God so they can excel in their various endeavours.

Also, the Imam of the Assembly Mosque, Alhaji Abdulfatai Adebisi in his message, called for love, tolerance and unity among the lawmakers and other staff for development and progress in the Assembly.

Prayers were offered to God for the staff, Lawmakers, House of Assembly, Osun State and Nigeria for peace, stability and progress.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Orders Parliamentarians Out of LCDA Pending Investigation

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has directed the parliamentarians of Osogbo South Local Council Development Areas to vacate their offices pending the outcome of the investigation of the Assembly.

The speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye at plenary held that sequel to the presentations of the Majority and Minority Leaders on the need to reconvene for the House to deliberate on matter of public interest, on the purported impeachment of Osogbo South LCDA Chairman.

Mr. Owoeye noted that the House after deliberations resolved that for peace to reign while it is carrying out its assignment on the impasse, the Council Manager of the affected LCDA should take over the affairs of the council.

He also urged that relevant security agencies should take note of the order of the assembly that the parliamentarians should not parade themselves within the premises of the Council, ensuring that peace of the public is guaranteed.

The House also resolved that the notification sent to the House by Osogbo South LCDA and that of Olorunda be committed to the House Committee on Local Government and Public petition to present their report within the stipulated time required by the law.

The speaker emphasised that the Local Government Creation and Administration Law of Osun 2015 section 19 (C) gives the assembly 7 days to look into the matter, stating that the House will work within the 7 working days stipulated by the law.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

Osun Assembly Passes Appropriation Bill, Reverses LG Chairman Impeachment

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Osun House of Assembly has passed the 2020 Appropriation Bill of 119, 550, 401, 040 billion naira.

This is sequel to a motion moved by Chairman, Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Taiwo Adebayo calling for the third reading of the clean copy of the Bill.

The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, in his remark called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies  to strive to meet the revenue projections geared towards realization of the budget.

Mr. Owoeye maintained that the budget of Restoration would put the state on the path of sustainable growth and development when passed into law.

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He noted that the House would not relent in its oversight function of monitoring the full implementation of the budget.

Also, the House congratulated the immediate past Speaker, Dr. Najeem Salaam on his appointment as the Executive Director, Nigeria Communication Satellite by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Meanwhile, the House has reversed the impeachment of the Chairman, Osogbo South Local Council Development Area, Mr. Akeem Olaoye.

The decision of the Assembly followed the consideration of the petition against the purported impeachment of the council boss.

In his remark, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye said according to Osun State Local Government Area Council Creation and Administration Law 2015, only the State Assembly has the constitutional right to remove chairman and elected principal officers in the local government.

The Speaker, advised the parliamentarians in Osogbo South LCDA to eschew politics of bitterness and stay away from impeachment.

He said the House would not accept any political actions that would disrupt the peace in the State.

Mr. Owoeye said Mr. Akeem Olaoye remain the Chairman of Oshogbo South LCDA until the Assembly looked into the allegations levied against him.

The council parliament had earlier on Tuesday impeached the Chairman for alleged misconduct.

Funmi Adekoya

Education

LAUTECH: OSHA Speaker Urges Speedy Resolution

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye says the Assembly would meet with its Oyo counterpart to resolve the crisis of ownership rocking the jointly-owned Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso and its teaching hospital.

Mr. Owoeye who stated this during the plenary session of the House, said caution should be taken by stakeholders involved till the issue of ownership of the institutions is resolved.

The Speaker urged the two visitors (governors of Osun and Oyo) to meet and visit the institution to make sure the ownership matter is quickly resolved.

He advised workers at the institutions and people of both Oyo and Osun states to remain calm as the assemblies and the governors will work out lasting solution to the crisis.

Mr. Owoeye maintained that the Assembly has constitutional power to legislate on the ownership issue, to review the laws and bills that established the institution.

It will be recalled that the recent ownership crisis rocking the LAUTECH University emanated from accusations and counter accusations from the Oyo and Osun governments on their financial obligations to the institution.

Meanwhile, the “Osun State College of Health Technology Establishment Bill 2019” has scaled through the first reading on the floor of House.

The bill sponsored by the Speaker, seeks to upgrade the School of Health Technology, Ilesha to a College status.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Speaker Charges SA, Commissioner Nominees on People-Friendly Policies

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Commissioner and Special Adviser nominees have been advised not to see their position as a means to enrich themselves.

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye gave the advice during the screening of Commissioners and Special Advisers by the Assembly in Osogbo, Osun State.

Mr. Owoeye said the nominees to the cabinet should work with the Governor to create policies that would enhance the living standard of the people of the state.

He urged them to use their wealth of experience in their various fields for the development of Osun State.

The Speaker maintained that the Assembly would not condone anybody that wants to undermine its constitutional right especially in its monitoring and oversight function of ministries’ activities.

The House at its plenary session screened ten nominees including Mr. Femi Akande, son of APC stalwart, Chief Bisi Akande and Mr. Adedayo Adewole, son of former Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole.

Funmi Adekoya

Politics

OSHA Receives List of Commissioner Nominees

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The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has received thirty five names of nominees for Commissioners and Special Assistants as contained in a letter sent to the House by Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

This is coming after ten months of the Governor’s assumption of office in November 2018.

Reading the letter of the Governor during plenary, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye directed the nominees to present thirty five copies of their curriculum vitae by Friday 27 September 2019 to his office through the Clerk of the House.

The Speaker also announced that screening of the nominees would commence on Monday 30th September 2019.

Out of the 35 nominees, six had served in the last cabinet of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola.

List of names of Nominees

1. Adebisi Obawale Simeon
2. Ibitoye Adeniran
3. Oladipo Amuda
4. Ajisefinni Abiodun
5. Mumini Adekunle Rafiu
6. Ogunfolaju Christian
7. Olanibi Segun
8. Agunbiade Nathaniel
9. Oladoyin Olayinka Folorunsho
10. Akeju Taiwo
11. Lawal Azeez Opeyemi
12. Olaonipekun Henry Olabode
13. Adeleke Yekinni Adebayo
14. Olamiju Olasiji
15. Yinusa Olalekan
16. Isamotu Rafiu
17. Bola Oyebamiji
18. Omowaiye Oluremi
19. Olawumi Jamiu Babatunde
20. Akande Oluwafemi Jimoh
21. Olawale Babatunde Olumide
22. Olaniyan Hussein Toke
23. Adeosun Rasak
24. Badmus Olalekan Rahamon
25. Bakare Akande
26. Latifat Giwa
27. Tadese Amidu Raheem
28. Adewole Adedayo
29. Lawal Tajudeen
30. Babalola Idiat
31. Kolajo Aderemi
32. Egbemode Funke Adenike
33. Kareem Ismail Akande
34. Oyegbile Rufus
35. Olaboopo Olubukola Radat

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