Legislature

OSHA Passes Local Government Accountability Bill

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State Local Government Amendment No. 2 Bill 2026 into law after extensive deliberations.

Majority Leader Mr Kofoworola Adewunmi moved the motion for the bill’s passage, while Ejigbo State Constituency lawmaker Mr Olujimi Asagade seconded it during plenary at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.

Earlier, Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Mr Bamidele Lawal, presented the committee’s report on the bill, outlining corrections and recommendations adopted by the House.

Mr Lawal commended the OSHA Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun and fellow lawmakers for their contributions to the bill’s passage.

Presiding over the plenary, Prince Egbedun said the House would produce a clean copy of the bill and transmit it to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent.

The new law seeks to strengthen financial transparency and accountability in local government administration.

It establishes clearer guidelines for opening, managing and operating local government accounts, enhances oversight and due process, improves fiscal management, and enables effective revenue tracking across the state’s 30 local government areas.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Legislature

OSHA Nears Passage of 2026 Budget

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has advanced the 2026 Appropriation Bill toward final passage, calling for stronger Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, mechanisms to ensure effective and efficient budget implementation.

Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr Olumide Fatunmise, made the call while presenting his committee’s report at a plenary session held at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.

He stressed that robust oversight remains critical to achieving proper execution of the 2026 budget.

Mr Fatunmise explained that the proposed budget mirrors the priorities of Osun residents, with allocations to key sectors including education, infrastructure, health, agriculture, social welfare, and commerce.

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Reacting to the report, lawmakers such as Prince Adeyemi Adewumi and Mr Abiola Awoyeye commended the committee for its diligence and the successful completion of the budget defence exercise.

In his remarks, the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun, praised the Chairman and members of the Finance and Appropriation Committee, alongside other Standing Committees, for their resilience and commitment throughout the budget review process.

He noted that their dedication played a major role in the success recorded.

The House thereafter resolved into the Committee of Supply for detailed consideration of the State Appropriation Bill, also known as the Money Bill.

Following the amendment of grey areas, the Deputy Majority Leader, Mr Adekunle Oladimeji, moved a motion for the adoption of the report, which Mr Olumide Fatunmise seconded.

 Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Legislature

Osun State Electricity Market Regulatory Bill Scales through Second Reading

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By Moji Oladele

The Osun State Electricity Market Regulatory Bill 2023 has scaled through the second reading at the floor of the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA.

The majority leader of the OSHA, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi moved for the second reading of the bill and was seconded by member representing Ifedayo State Constituency, Prince Kasope Abolarin during a plenary session presided over by the speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun, and held at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.

Stating the policy thrust of the bill, Mr. Adewunmi said the Osun State Electricity Market Regulatory Bill would create more job opportunities, enhance electricity generation, ensure expansion of electricity services, protect consumers from unnecessary billing, attract investors to the state, would foster community involvement and development in electricity projects in the state among other benefits.

Also in separate contributions on the benefits of the bill, some lawmakers including Mr. Lawrence Adeoti, Mr. Olawale Akerele, Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi, Mr. Tajudeen Adeyemi, Mr. Olaide Ajibola and Mr. Kanmi Ajibola who noted that the bill when passed into law would attract investors into the state, emphasized that it was long overdue.

The speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun aligned with colleagues on the benefits of the bill, which paved way for its second reading.

Prince Egbedun also read before the House two private member bills including the Osun State Emergency Management Agency Amendment No 1 Bill, 2025, sponsored by Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi and the Osun State Road Traffic and Vehicle Inspection Service Bill 2024, sponsored by Mr. Waheed Abiola.

However, the Osun State Islamic/Traditional Marriage Registration Bill 2024 and Osun State Compulsory Treatment and Care of victim of Gunshot Bill 2024 also scaled first reading.

Meanwhile, the speaker announced before the House a new Standing Committee named, “House Committee on Governor’s office” with Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi as the Chairman, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi as the Deputy Chairman, while other members of the committee are Mr. Lawrence Adeoti, Mr. Folorunsho Ogundare and Mr. Olawale Akerele.

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Education

Education: OSHA Lauds Odunayo Olagbaju MISTY Memorial Foundation

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, says it will continue to partner with private individuals to support Governor Ademola Adeleke’s education policies.

OSHA speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun gave the assurance while playing host to The Odunayo Olagbaju MISTY Memorial Foundation at an event held at the Parliamentary Complex in Osogbo.

Prince Egbedun represented by the Deputy Speaker, Mr Akinyode Oyewusi described the late Odunayo Olagbaju as an individual of repute who had made an indelible imprint during his lifetime.

The speaker said, “Please continue the good work, May God bless you more and Osun State House of Assembly will continue to give the required support”.

While emphasizing that effective governance should be about service to humanity, the speaker lauded the distribution of key textbooks to students in the three selected secondary schools in Osun State, by the foundation.

Also in separate remarks, the Osun State Commissioner for Education, Mr Sunday Eluwole, the Chairman OSHA Committee on Education, Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade and a member representing Ife Central State Constituency, Mr. Abiola Awoyeye commended Mrs Odunayo Olagbaju for sustaining the legacy of her late husband and urged the foundation not to relent in its efforts at boosting the education sector.

Speaking on behalf of the foundation, Mrs Oluranti Odunayo-Olagbaju described her husband as an individual who identified with the oppressed strata of the society, workers, students, labour unions, community associations, market men and women.

Mrs Odunayo-Olagbaju noted, “In the last two decades, we have embarked on annual public lectures, engaging adult minds in robust debates that tend to answer critical issues on good governance, enhancement of democratic culture, political rights, societal ethics and values among several other building blocks for nationhood”.

She stressed that to complement the donation of basic science textbooks, three public secondary schools in three major zones would be selected as pilot phase for e-library facilities, to enable students to have access to unlimited reading materials in science subjects.

Present at the event were, Mr Lekan Oyediran, Mrs Olufunke Oluyoung from Odunayo Olagbaju Misty Memorial Foundation and some legislators.

It would be recalled that the late Odunayo Olagbaju was assassinated by his political foes on 20th December 2001 and the main building of the Osun State House of Assembly Complex was renamed, by the Osun State Government in honour of the former lawmaker who represented Ife Central State Constituency during his lifetime.

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Education

OSHA Education Committee Visits Osun State University

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By Mojisola Oladele

In a bid to ensure outstanding graduates, the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, wants the management of the Osun State University to sustain its efforts towards ensuring the institution conforms to international best practices.

The Chairman, House Committee on Education, Alhaji Sikiru Bajepade made the call when he led the team of other members of the committee on an oversight visit to the management of the institution, to assess the ongoing projects being executed.

Alhaji Bajepade lauded the management team of the Osun State University for its transparency and efforts aimed at making the institution notable amongst its peers across the nation.

He called on the state institutions to be more innovative, considering the present economic situation of the nation.

In separate contributions, other committee members, Engineer Abiola Awoyeye, Prince Adeyemi Adewumi and Mr Rasheed Bamidele gave kudos to Governor Adeleke and the institution’s ingenuity in maintaining its positive status quo, as no negative report about the institution has ever been presented before the OSHA.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye lauded the governor for usual financial support and the granting the management full autonomy to run its affairs without any political interference.

He stressed that the present administration in the state had contributed immensely towards the ongoing Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Anatomy Complex project, which is at almost 70% completion.

Professor Adebooye commended the House Committee on Education for its continuous positive support of the institution’s activities.

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Legislature

OSHA Passes Resolution for More Constituencies

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has passed a resolution seeking to create four additional constituencies.

This resolution was made during a plenary presided by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

The resolution was reached after the legislators spoke extensively on an issue of personal explanation raised by the member representing Irewole/Isokan, Mr Abiola Ibrahim who explained that his constituency had more than a local government, therefore there is the need for additional constituencies to bring governance closer to the people.

Contributing on the matter, the member representing, Boripe/Boluwaduro constituency, Mr Simeon Popoola noted that section 91 of the 1999 Constitution states that, “a House of Assembly of a state shall consist of three or four times the number of seats which that state has in the House of Representatives” and this indicates that, Osun State having 9 federal constituencies is entitled to between 27 and 36 constituencies.

Other lawmakers, including the majority leader, Mr Adewunmi Babajide, member representing Ifelodun, Mr Tajudeen Adeyemi, member representing, Atakumosa East/West, Mr Sanmi Areoye noted that creating additional constituencies for the state became imperative to conform with constitutional provisions and has been long overdue.

Aligning with the legislators, the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun said the resolution of the House would be forwarded to the National Assembly for consideration.

Also, Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board Amendment Bill No. 1 scaled through its second reading, during the plenary.

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We remain committed to due process – OSHA Speaker

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By Mojisola Oladele

The speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun, has reaffirmed the assembly’s commitment to always ensure due process and respect the rule of law.

Prince Egbedun gave the assurance in his remark during the maiden plenary of the year 2024, held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

He explained that the legislature would continue to focus on its core areas of operations with emphasis on accountability and probity and how these have influenced good governance and democratic values in the state.

According to the speaker, OSHA has not wavered in steering legislation towards composite responsibility from the executive arm of government by ensuring that necessary information on public expenditures is obtained from time to time.

He explained that funds appropriated in respect of projects for the state assembly included, renovation of the Lawmakers Quarters, renovation of the Assembly Complex and purchase of official cars for the lawmakers, also payment of arrears of severance allowances to the former members of the 6th and 7th Assembly.

Also, in response to accusations of unaccountability levelled against the House by a group, “Centre for Sustained Dialogue”, Prince Egbedun said he’s discharging his duty as leader of the third arm of government to let the people of Osun State know the commitment of the legislature to due process and its resolve to uphold its tenets under democratic principles.

He dismissed what he called, orchestrated sponsorship of unfounded accusations, aimed to distract the executive and legislative arms of government in the state from the hard business of governance and the collective resolve to navigate the state towards genuine physical and human development.

He said: “Everything we have done so far as this 8th Assembly is concerned has been in synergy with due process and the rule of law.”

“All expenditures approved by the Assembly were done after careful correspondences for the requests.”

“As the speaker, I write for such requests to the executive after due process and unanimous approval by the House. That is my constitutional responsibility as leader of the third arm of government.”

“Ours is to uphold the constitutional mandate of the Assembly, meant to infuse fiscal discipline and accountability through periodic briefings of the media on how public funds are appropriated and expended.”

“I want to assure the people that the Assembly has nothing to hide and will continue to call all agents of government to order whenever infractions are noticed and in the process, help in effective delivery of democratic dividends. And this is inclusive of the Assembly itself,” he added.

Prince Egbedun had earlier welcomed the legislators back from its recess and urged them to be more resilient and embrace renewed determination geared towards creating a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive in the state.

Also during the proceedings, the Clerk of the House, Mr. Simoen Amusan with the approval of the Speaker administered the oath of allegiance to Mr. Tajudeen Alabi Alade as the Substantive Secretary of Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission, replaces Mr. Shola Omiyefa who retired in October, 2023.

Mr Alabi appreciated the speaker and pledged to make the commission one of the best across the nation and a standard for the 8th Assembly.

Also, inter-religious prayers were held at the Assembly Complex, before the plenary to commence the business of the year.

It would be recalled that the legislators had embarked on a recess on 21st December 2023.

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Politics

APC Drags Adeleke to Court over OSIEC Chairman’s Appointment

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By Adenitan Akinola (Osogbo)

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dragged Governor Ademola Adeleke before a Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, for allegedly appointing a card-carrying member of his political party as the Chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC.

An assistant secretary of the party in Osun State, Mr Waheed Adeniran, in an affidavit in support of the originating summons filed by its lawyer, Mr Ayodele Kusamotu, urged the court to set aside the appointment of Mr Hasim Abioye as the OSIEC Chairman.

The suit marked FHC/OS/CS/2/2024 also has the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice as defendants.

Also joined as defendants were, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Attorney General of Osun State and Commissioner for Justice, the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Hasim Akintunde Abioye and the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC.

The APC contended that “the nomination and appointment of a partisan person as the Chairman of the state electoral body offends law and will not guarantee credible local government elections in which other political parties are expected to participate”.

The leading opposition party in the state further claimed that “the new Chairman, having been a Card-carrying member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state will not be neutral and impartial in the local government election processes”.

The party sought “a declaration that the 3rd Defendant cannot validly and legally nominate and forward the name of the 7th Defendant as a bonafide member of his registered political party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the 5th and 6th Defendants for screening and confirmation to be appointed by him as the Chairman of the 8th Defendant, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission”.

“An order of perpetual injunction restraining 7th and 8th Defendants or any of their members or agents or officers or any other person or persons acting on their behalf from conducting local government elections into Osun State Local Government Councils, Osun State Local Development Councils, Osun State Local Council Administrative Offices and Osun State Local Council Area Offices until the 7th Defendant is removed from office as the Chairman of the 8th Defendant reconstituted”.

“An order setting aside or nullifying the appointment of the 7th Defendant or removing the 7th Defendant from office as the Chairman of the 8th Defendant”.

“An order of perpetual injunction restraining the 2nd Defendant or any of its officers or agents or any person or persons acting on behalf of the 2nd Defendant from releasing lists of voters or registers of voters or any electoral materials or electoral electronic gadgets or devices to 7th and 8th Defendants or any members or any officers of the 8th Defendant for the purpose of conducting local government elections in Osun State until the 7th Defendant is removed as the Chairman of the 8th Defendant and 8th Defendant is properly re-constituted by the appropriate authorities”.

“General damages of (5,000,000.00) five million naira jointly or severally against the 3rd-8th Defendants in favour of the plaintiff. Cost of Action at (2,000,000.00) two million naira jointly or severally against the 3rd-8th Defendants in favour of the plaintiff”.

It would be recalled that opposition parties in the state have been tackling Governor Adeleke since he announced Mr Hasim Abioye as the Chairman of the Osun Independent Electoral Commission.

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Lifestyle

OSHA Speaker Preaches Love, Sacrifice at Christmas

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Olumide Egbedun wants Christians to show love and be compassionate with the less-privileged in the society.

Prince Egbedun made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu and made available to newsmen.

The speaker urged Christians to use the occasion to extend the hands of love and brotherliness to others as enshrined in the doctrine of Christmas.

He appealed to Christian clerics and adherents of the faith to use the opportunity of this period to pray for the state and the governor of the state, Senator Ademola Adeleke in his efforts towards making it greater.

Prince Egbedun on behalf of the 8th Assembly congratulated Christian faithful on the occasion of Christmas, saying the festival is firmly rooted in Christian faith as it marks the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.

While emphasizing that Christmas is a time to show gratitude to God for his numerous blessings, the Speaker added that It is also a period to demonstrate utmost humility, enduring kindness and a heart of sacrifice especially towards the less privileged in society.

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Governance

OSHA Says 2024 Appropriation Bill Will Reduce Poverty

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By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, says the Osun State 2024 Appropriation Bill when implemented would reduce the poverty amongst residents to the barest minimum.

The 2024 Appropriation Bill would also revitalize the economy of the state and meet the yearnings of the people of the state.

The Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Olumide Fatunmise gave the assurance while delivering the report of the two-week budget defence exercises during plenary presided by the Speaker, Prince Adewale Egbedun.

Mr. Fatunmise advised that all available means must be explored to generate more Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, enjoined the Osun State Internal Revenue Agency to work in close relationship with other revenue generating agencies, heads of ministries and agencies to compliment the activities of field officers in tax collection amongst other recommendations.

He explained that 89 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs in the state appeared before the OSHA during the budget defence exercise.

Mr. Fatunmise commended the speaker and other relevant stakeholders for the giving the Committee on Finance and Appropriation an enabling environment to attain a successful budget defence exercise.

In separate remarks, the other legislators including; Mr. Abiola Awoyeye, Prince Adewunmi Adeyemi, Mr. Simeon Popoola and Mr. Laide Ajibola commended the committee for the diligent work done.

Meanwhile, the majority leader, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi moved the motion for the adoption of the report and seconded by member representing Ife East State Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Olumide Fatunmise.

Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Mojisola Oladele reports that the legislators also dissolved to the Committee of Supply to make necessary corrections in the Osun 2024 Appropriation Bill.

It will recalled that the Appropriation Bill of over Two Hundred and Seventy-Three Billion naira which was christened “Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery” was laid before the House on 9th November by the governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

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Governance

Chief Judge: Governor Adeleke only acted according to the law – Commissioner

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By Funmi Ojo

Osun State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Mr. Wole Jimi-Bada has cleared Governor Ademola Adeleke of involvement in the stepping aside of Mrs. Adepele-Ojo, which was predicated on a petition that prompted her being asked to step aside from office.

In a statement, the commissioner narrated that a strongly-worded petition was sent to the State Judicial Service Commission and the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, which led to the hearing and eventual resolution of the assembly to ask the Chief Judge to step aside.

The House further launched an investigation into the allegation contained in the said petition and even summoned the Chief Judge to appear before its investigative committee.

As part of its investigation, the House passed a resolution recommending that the governor ask the Chief Judge to step aside and appoint an acting Chief Judge pending the outcome of the investigation by the House of Assembly and the National Judicial Council, NJC, to which the matter has been referred.

According to the commissioner, Governor Adeleke only acted to ensure that there was no vacuum and no tampering with potential evidence while the investigation lasted by appointing an acting Chief Judge as a temporary measure.

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Politics

OSHA Confirms Chairmen, Members of Statutory Commissions

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By Mojisola Oladele 

Osun State House of Assembly this morning screened and confirmed Chairmen and members of statutory commissions sent to it by the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke.

The Statutory Commissions includes; Osun House of Assembly Service Commission, Osun State Judiciary Service Commission Nominees, Osun State Civil Service Commission and Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC.

The Majority Leader, Mr. Kofoworola Adewunmi and Member Representing Irepodun/Orolu State Constituency, Prince Oladimeji moved the motion for the confirmation of the Nominees held during its plenary session at the Assembly, Complex, Osogbo.

The Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun recalled that the dissolution of the boards two weeks ago was based on report of the House Committee on Public Petitions which investigated series of petitions submitted against members of these commissions.

Prince Egbedun explained that the emergency plenary session became imperative to aviod unnecessary vacuum and to enhance seamless operations in the State Statutory Commissions.

After screening of the Nominees, Prince Egbedun said the Executive Governor of the State, Senator Ademola Adeleke can proceed for the swearing- in ceremony of the Chairmen and members of the State Statutory Commissions.

The Chairmen and members of Osun State Independent National Electoral Commission, OSIEC are Barrister Hashim Abioye (Chairman), Barrister Niyi Abioye, Mr. Timothy Folarin, Chief Raufu Sikiru, Barrister Wale Iyaniwura, Olubunmi Ibiloye, Mobolaji Niniola and Adedapo Ayodeji.

Those who constitutes the members of Osun State Judiciary Service Commission are Barrister Isola Tewogbade, Barrister Adedunmade Onibokun , Mr Gbadegesin Olajide and Mrs.Linda Bibilari.

Chairman of  Osun State Civil Service Commission is Mufutau Oluwadare and other members are ; Agbofiseti Akano, Adekunle Olaniyan, Olojede Akindele and Alhaji Fakorede Raifu.

Also, the Chairman of Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission is A former Lawmakers, Mr. Adekunle Oyekunle, Mr.Okun Obiremi, Mr. Adebusola Taiwo, Mr Sulaiman Adio and Mr.Yinka Adetoyi as members.

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Judiciary

Gov. Adeleke Seeks Approval of N30bn Supplementary Budget

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…as Lawmakers Pass OSHA Service Commission Establishment Amendment Bill into law

By Mojisola Oladele

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has requested the State House of Assembly to approve a sum of 30 billion naira as supplementary budget for the fiscal year.

The Speaker of the House , Prince Adewale Egbedun read the four letters received from the Governor, during plenary to include, Request for approval of the 2023 supplementary budget and reallocation and redistribution of 30 billion Naira , Creation of Ministry of Energy, Osun State Urban &Rural Access road Authority and Osun State Road Funds board & Administration.

Prince Egbedun noted that, following the content of the letter sent by the Governor Adeleke, the supplementary budget became imperative in order to augment the exiting138 billion naira budget size to 168 billion naira for the fiscal year.

The Speaker thereafter, handed over the document to the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Mr. Saheed Fatunmise for further legislative procedures and process.

In another development, the Osun State House of Assembly Service Commission Establishment Amendment no 3 bill has been passed into law.

The bill was passed with a motion adopted by the Majority Leader, Mr. Babajide Kofoworola and seconded by Chief Whip Mr. Olawale Akerele .

The Speaker noted that the bill was necessary and ordered that the bill be forwarded to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent.

Also a private member sponsored bill was received from Member representing Ife , Mr. Lawrence Adeoti seeking for the review of Osun New Towns & Growth Areas Development Authority review bill 2023 which consequently passed first reading at the plenary.

In a similar view, the Osun State Geographic Information Service Bill, Osun State Multi Door Court Establishment bill and Osun State High Court & Customary Court of Appeal Registrar, Secretary to Osun State Judiciary Service Commission, Solicitor General, Osun State Ministry of Justice, State Magistrate and District Customary President Retirement Age bill 2023 scaled through their first reading.

Also under personal explanation, the Majority Leader, Mr. Babajide Kofoworola brought to the notice the demise of PDP Chieftain Alhaji Jimoh Oyekanmi from Ede who departed recently.

He described the deceased as pillar to rest on in Osun politics.

The House of Assembly observed a minute silent to honor the late politician.

Health

We Remain committed to improving healthcare system – Osun Speaker

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun has pledged the commitment of the Assembly to improve the healthcare system of the state. 

Prince Egbedun gave the assurance while receiving the Advocacy and Sensitization Team for Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, HPV, in his office at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

The team was led by the Director of Medical Service and Disease Control of the State Primary Healthcare Board, Doctor Oluyemi Ogundun.

In her remarks, Doctor Ogundun said the team came to the House of Assembly to solicit for their support as representatives of the people across the state towards embracing the HPV vaccination exercise aimed to protect girls aged 9-14 years against cervical cancer, slated to commence on 24th of this month in communities, schools and health facilities.

Also, in the course of the sensitization lecture, the State Health Promotion Officer of Osun State Primary Health Care Board, Mrs. Adeniyi Taiwo said the Humanpapilloma virus can infect many parts of the body of both men and women.

In his response, the Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun who appreciated the team for their commitment towards eradicating cervical cancer in the State expressed the readiness of the Assembly to champion the campaign for the vaccine, its advocacy and vaccination exercise.

The sensitisation lecture, which took place at the Parliamentary Hall of the House of Assembly, had the principal officers and other members in attendance.

Also in the advocacy and sensitisation team are Mr. Solomon Israel Olakanmi (UNICEF VSL for Osun State), Mr Olantunji A. Ogunsemide (Clinton Health Access Initiative TA on HPVVI in Osun State), Mrs. Adeleke Rebecca Odunola (NPHCDA Osun State Coordinator) and Mrs. Grace Omolola Adeniyi (UNICEF Adolescent Health HPVV Consultant).

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Governance

OSHA Charges MDAs on Proper Monitoring of Construction Sites

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, wants the Ministry of Land, Physical Planning and Urban Development on monitoring and supervision of construction sites in the state.

The Chairman, House Committee on Land, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Lawrence Adeoti gave the advice in a remark during a meeting with officials of relevant MDAs in the state.

Mr. Adeoti emphasized the need for all the MDAs in the state to hold inter-agencies meeting for proper growth of the state.

He advised the ministry to supervise and monitor the ongoing building construction sites for better development of the state.

Mr Adeoti who noted that Public Private Partnership with different housing estates would to fast track development stressed the need to improve on internal generated revenue, IGR of the State.

In their separate contributions, other members of the committee advised to MDAs to ensure layout criteria for building construction approval across the state.

Earlier in a remark, the Commissioner for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. George Alabi pledged the commitment of the ministry to improving on its activities and services for the state.

Mr. Alabi also assured the committee that his MDAs would not relent on their efforts to supervise and monitor the building construction sites in the state.

Officials present during the meeting included; those from the Ministry of Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development, Osun Property Development Corporation, Osun Capital Development Agency, Office of the Surveyor General and Osun Assets Management Agency.

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Politics

Work for the continued existence of Nigeria – Osun Speaker

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By Mojisola Oladele

As the nation clocks 63, public servants have been urged to re-awaken and re-dedicate their efforts towards contributing their quota to the continued existence of the nation.

The speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr. Olamide Tiamiyu, in Osogbo.

Prince Egbedun who noted that it became imperative for all Nigerians to play patriotic roles in building a country which they would be proud to bequeath to generations unborn, said Nigeria’s journey since independence in 1960 had been eventful in many respects.

He emphasized that for the nation to grow, Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion, and political affiliation, must remain indivisible, rebuild the broken walls, and resolve to stick together in unity, faith, peace and progress.

The speaker congratulated residents of the state and prayed to God for the success of Governor Ademola Adeleke and members of the 8th Assembly.

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Politics

OSHA Holds Public Hearing on Disability Protection Bill

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has held a public hearing on the Osun State Disability Protection Bill as part of the process of enacting a law for persons living with disabilities.

The bill would go a long way in guaranteeing the fundamental rights of Persons with Disabilities amongst other numerous benefits.

Speaking the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Akinyode Oyewusi stated this during the public hearing on the bill, held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

Mr. Oyewusi emphasized the need for the state to have a law which would protect persons with disabilities noting that they are equally members of the society and should be protected.

The deputy speaker who recalled that the National Assembly enacted an act, “Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act” in 2018, said domesticating it in the state would go a long way to guarantee the fundamental rights of persons with disabilities in Osun State.

In their separate royal messages, the monarch of Oke-Ila town, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, the Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran and the Kabiyesi of Ibokun, Oba Festus Awogboro represented by the Saaba the town described the bill as timely and suggested the establishment of an institution to do a thorough research on ways to further improve the lives of persons with disabilities.

Responding on their behalf, the state chairman, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPID, Mr. Stephen Oluwafemi appreciated the sponsor of the bill and other legislators of the 8th Assembly for deeming it fit to design the bill.

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Politics

Osun Clerk Emerges Vice Chairman Forum of Clerks

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Clerk, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Simeon Amusan has emerged as Vice-Chairman, Forum of Clerk of States House of Assembly in Nigeria.

The election was conducted recently during a retreat which had in attendance 33 members out of the 36 States of the nation, held in Abuja.

Responding to the outcome of the, Mr. Amusan who said his emergence came as a surprise, explained that the forum is an avenue to share ideas aimed to improve their mode of operations in the states’ parliament.

He stressed that the forum would from time engage in peer review through Zoom meetings to help exchange views from the parliaments. 

While emphasizing that his new position would improve the legislative functions in the Osun Assembly, the clerk urged people to strive hard to prove their worth in any position they found themselves in. 

Mr. Amusan got 30 votes to defeat his closest rival from Rivers State who polled 3 votes.

This is the first time Osun State is representing the south since the inauguration of the forum in 2021 by the Conference of Speakers.

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Politics

Speaker Assures of Proper Upkeep of OSHA Clinic, e-Library

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun has promised members of staff that his leadership would provide all necessary support to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery.

Prince Egbedun gave the assurance during a visit to the House of Assembly Clinic and the assembly’s e-Library.

He assured that the clinic would be well-equipped and staffed to an extent that it can extend its services to members of the public living in the community to foster better community relationship.

The Speaker, who was received at the clinic by the Chief Nursing Officer, CNO, Mr Oluwafemi Adams and the Senior Nursing Officer, SNO, Miss Adebowale Abidemi, said the clinic needs an upgrade to fulfil the objective behind its establishment.

The medical staff requested the support of the leadership of the 8th Assembly in ensuring that the clinic is put to adequate use.

While inspecting the assembly’s e-Library, Prince Egbedun assured the personnel that he would liaise with the Clerk of the House, Mr. Simeon Amusan to ensure that internet is provided and other equipment are fixed or replaced to bring the library to life.

He noted that the Assembly Library should serve its purpose to the members and staff of the assembly as well as serve as a research centre for the students in Osun State.

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Politics

Osun Assembly Plans to Review Passed Laws

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By Mojisola Oladele
The Osun State House of Assembly, has set up a Committee to review some laws passed by 7th Assembly.
The laws to be reviewed included, University of Ilesha establishment law 2022, Osun Environmental Protection 2022, Osun Examination Board establishment law 2022, Osun State University Teaching Hospital (UNIOSUNTH) law and Osun New Towns Development Agency establishment law 2023 respectively.
The Committee will be headed by Deputy Speaker, Mr. Akinyode Oyewusi while other members included, Mr. Adeyemi Akinlolu, Mr.Taofeek Olayiwola, Mr. Olufemi Popoola , Mr. Akinyemi Oderinwale and Mrs Rachael Ojinmi serves as Secretary of the Committee respectively.
The Speaker of the House, Prince Adewale Egbedun inaugurated the committee during the first plenary of the 8th Assembly held at the Assembly Complex, Osogbo.
Prince Egbedun noted that the laws needed to be review due to its importance to the people and public at large.
The Speaker tasked the committee to critically look into laws, examine its policy Thrust and make appropriate recommendations.
In another development, under the matters of urgent public importance, the lawmakers representing Ifepodun/Irolu, Mr. Adekunle Oladimeji, Mr. Sikiru Akinloye representing Ila and Mr. Olawale Akerele representing Ilesha West State Constituencies brought to the notice of the house the damage roads and bridges in their various constituencies.
They called for urgent government intervention to ease people suffering in affected towns.


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Religion

Continue practicing self-discipline, sacrifice, and empathy of Ramadan – Owoeye

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, has congratulated Muslims across the state and Nigeria over the successful completion of Ramadan.

Mr. Owoeye in a statement by his media aide, Mr. Kunle Alabi urged them to continue with the significance of the Holy month which teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less privileged in society. 

He urged Muslims and Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Fitr to pray for peace and prosperity in the country.

Mr. Owoeye emphasized the need for Nigerians to sustain the peace, progress, and stability of the state and nation to pave way for another phase of the transition of power from one president to another.

The speaker said, “Having observed strictly the injunctions of Almighty Allah through fasting and prayers and by offering Zakat, the lessons learned during the period should not be lost, rather they should be part of the daily lives of the true Muslim in his dealings with fellow Muslims and people of other faith”.

“Let us remain strong in our hope that Nigeria will become what we fervently pray for it to be positively, a nation that fills its citizens with happiness and pride”.

“Every true Muslim feels the joy of the month by participating in the Ramadan fast, which is a key obligation in Islam. May Almighty Allah, therefore, reward us for the spiritual exercise and grant our wishes for families and dear country”.

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Gov Adeleke Promises Harmonious Relationship with Osun Assembly

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Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised to sustain the harmonious relationship between the Executive and the Legislature to move the State forward. 

Senator Adeleke gave the Assurance during his first official visit to the State House of Assembly in Osogbo. 

The Governor at the plenary of the Assembly stated that since Government is a continuum, his administration would not abandon any of the projects embarked on by the previous administration of the State.

While nothing that that election had come and gone, Senator Adeleke said all efforts would be geared towards good governance. 

Senator Adeleke, who assured that Osun State would become a reference point for other states across the Nation appealed for the support of all. 

Earlier in a remark, the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Right Honorable Timothy Owoeye noted that the Parliament would continue to support the government stressing, they might only disagree with the Executive based on facts of the law. 

Right Honorable Owoeye explained that the Legislative and Executive arm must strengthen its communication channels so as to communicate effectively, devoid of fake news and rumour mongering.

He added that the legislature world over is a sacred and respectful institution and as such, the opinions and resolutions of the arm are pivotal in every matter of state.

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Economy

Boost IGR to attain budget performance – OSHA Speaker

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye wants all ministries, departments and agencies of government to raise the bar of Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, to attain efficient budget performance for the year 2023.

Mr Owoeye gave the advice during the commencement of the 2023 budget defence exercise at the Osun State House of Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

He stressed the need for government MDAs to improve on their internally generated revenue for the state to grow and move forward.

The speaker who advised MDAs and institutions to block all the loopholes of revenue generation called on the various MDAs to be factual in their presentation and explanations.

Earlier in a remark, the Chairman House Committee in Finance and Appropriation, Mr Taiwo Olodo urged the various MDAs to be factual in their presentations.

Mr Olodo warned that the Assembly would not hesitate to serve any erring MDA with an audit query.

He also commended the Ministry of Health and Chief Medical Director of UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Professor Peter Olaitan for their outstanding performance in the state concern health services.

Amongst the various MDAs that appeared for the defence exercise on Monday were the Ministry of Works and Transport, Office of Transportation, Osun Road Maintenance Agency, OSUN Health Insurance Scheme, Osun Primary Health Care Development Board and Ministry of Health. 

Others are the Osun Hospital Management Board, UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osun State Water Corporation, Ministry of Water Resources and Energy, RUWESA and Osun Water Regulatory Commission.

Mojisola Oladele

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Politics

I’m still struggling to believe Afuye is no more – Owoeye

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The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has commiserated with the Afuye family and the people of Ekiti over the sudden death of the Speaker of the Ekiti House of Assembly, EKHA, Mr Funminiyi Afuye.

Mr Owoeye in a condolence message described the death of the speaker as sudden and shocking as he showed no sign of any ailment.

Mr Afuye who represents the Ikere Constituency 1, reportedly died on Wednesday around 6 pm at the age of 66, after a very brief illness.

Mr Owoeye who explained that he is still in a state of shock and is still finding it very hard to believe that Mr Afuye is no more said a better part of him had left with the sudden demise of a pillar of support in the call to quality representation of the people.

He said, “This event is so unexpected and shocking because he was full of life and activity in the last few days”. 

“I am aware that my friend and close colleague was at the swearing-in ceremony of the new governor of Ekiti, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Sunday. I am also abreast of the fact that he accompanied the governor to inspect some roads in Ado-Ekiti recently.”

“This indeed is a very sad moment, I share in this grief with the Governor of Ekiti and the State House of Assembly. My heartfelt condolence goes to the entire Afuye family.”

“On behalf of myself, the government and the good people of Osun,  I offer our heartfelt condolences to Governor at this moment of trial.”

“I pray Almighty God to bestow on the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and May our good Lord grant the late Funminiyi eternal rest”, the OSHA speaker added.

Mojisola Oladele

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Judiciary

Osun Assembly Confirms Judicial Service Commission Nominee

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Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s nominee for the State Judiciary Service Commission member.

The governor’s nominee was confirmed at the Plenary of the State House of Assembly Osogbo.

Earlier, the State lawmakers had adopted the report of Ad- hoc Committee on the screening of the Governor’s nominee for the position of member of the Judiciary Service Commission.

The motion for the adoption of the report was moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Mr. Kunle Akande and seconded by Mr Adrilahi Adegbile representing Olaoluwa State Constituency respectively.

The governor’s nominee was later confirmed after the motion moved by the Deputy Majority leader, Mr. Kunle Akande and seconded by Mr. Festus Komolafe representing Atakumosa East/West State Constituency respectively.

In his remarks, the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Timothy Owoeye said that the State governor can proceed with the swearing-in of the Mr Olarotimi Makinde as one of the members of the State Judiciary Service Commission.

In another development, the State lawmakers dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the State of Osun Environmental Protection Bill 2022.

The corrections and amendments was made to Clauses 23 to 46 and all form part of the mentioned bill respectively.

Earlier, under urgent public importance, Mrs Elizabeth, Chairman House Committee on Health brought to the notice of the House the spread of monkeypox diseases discovered in some parts of the state.

She noted that the quick widespread of the disease could cause pandemic across the state, if not curbed.

Mrs Abioye observed that the disease could be contacted in the toilets and bathrooms called for the attention of appropriate authorities across the state.

She advised the people of the state to make use of their face masks and put on thick clothes for prevention.

Mojisola Oladele