Legislature

OYHA Orders Return of Faulty Earth Moving Equipment

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has directed all Chairmen across the 33 Local Government and 35 LCDA’s in the State to return all the faulty earth moving equipment outside their domains to their various council’s Secretariat.

This formed part of recommendations on a report presented by Chairman, Local Government on Chieftaincy Matters and State Honours, Mr. Akintunde Olajide

Mr. Olajide revealed that many earth  moving equipment at the Local Government and LCDA’s such as Tractors , Excavators cat, D6 Bulldozers , Lowbed Trailers and others that are not functional are still serviceable or need repairs for proper usage across the Local Governments. 

The House has however urged the Executive Arm of Government, through the Ministry of Local Government to coordinate the repair of all serviceable earth moving equipment in all Local Government and LCDA’s as a matter of urgency.

In the same vein , the House also directed its Committee on Local Government to meet with all Stakeholders and set the machinery in place to consider the increment of monthly take home of all the Ad – Hoc staff of the Local Government areas  in the State.

It advocated an increase from Seventeen thousand naira to Thirty-five thousand naira in order to enable them cope with the economic realities in the country. 

Education

OYHA Confirms Appointments of Education Trust Fund, SUBEB Chairmen

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the appointment of former Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Mr AbdulRahman AbdulRaheem as the Chairman, Oyo State Education Trust Fund.

This is just as the House also confirmed the nomination of Dr. Nureni Adeniran as the Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB

The confirmation of the duo followed the presentation of the reports of the House Committee on Education and that of Education, Tertiary Institutions, Science and Technology.

Report of the House Committee on Education, Tertiary Institutions, Science and Technology, read by the Committee Chairman, Mr. Oluwafemi Adebayo Oluwafowokanmi found Mr. AbdulRahman AbdulRaheem worthy of the appointment and hereby recommended him for confirmation by the House.

Likewise, the second report read by the House Committee Chairman on Education, Mr Johnson Ogundele described Dr. Nureni Adeniran as a seasoned administrator who performed excellently well during his tenure as the immediate past Chairman of SUBEB.

Governance

Follow Due Process in Handling Finances, OYHA Charges LG Authorities

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Public Account has challenged local government authorities in the state to be more thorough and follow due process in the handling of state finances.

Chairman, the Public Account Committee of the Assembly, Mr Rahman Olorunpoto gave the warning at the end of a one-week Legislative hearing on consideration of the Auditors-General’s reports on the account of local governments for the year 2021, and 2022.

Mr. Olorunpoto, who said the exercise was not to witch-hunt anyone but a due process to ensure accountability and transparency in public funds, said all the 33 local governments and LCDA principal officers were duly interrogated.

He said the report of the exercise would be submitted to the House during plenary which the 10th assembly will consider.

Mr. Olorunpoto said there were lots of avoidable errors in their papers, thereby calling for the need for capacity development, training and retraining, as well as ICT Empowerment for local government workers

“I want to tell you that there is no intention to witch-hunt, all that we’re trying to do is to ensure that our books are up to date. We also want to ensure that things are done properly. Apart from auditing figures, we also want to audit the process, we want to know what led to what, at what point paper A moved to the next office and through what means. We need to know that you’re working in line with the necessary processes.

“We have been mandated by the constitution to engage ministries, departments and agencies of the state and local government to review the auditor general’s reports 

“Whatever we want to do, let’s do the right thing. We’re poised to score important points for accountability and transparency for this government. We want to be sure that we can boost of our records 

The committee chairman, who hinted that the Assembly would work towards digital means of engaging the MDAs and LG authorities in future exercises, told the council chairmen to also go digital in record keeping.

“We have dealt with more than 500 documents hard copies in the last 5 days. This is not something that should continue. Our shelves are already filled up with documents, so we want to see how we can get them to go Digital. When they go Digital with documentation, they should also go digital with IGR collections, so we will be able to block leakages.

Speaking with newsmen, the ALGON Chairman, Mr Sikiru Sanda and his Ogo Oluwa LG counterpart, Mr. Oluwaseun Ojo expressed confidence that the exercise would rebirth the consciousness of elected and career officers at the local government levels to judiciously use and account for public funds

Our correspondent reports that other members of the Public Account Committee and representatives of the Auditor-General in the local governments were present at the review exercise.

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Security

Identify Residences Stored with IED, OYHA Appeals to Security Agencies

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to security agencies to embark on intelligence gathering to identify residences of illegal miners or expatriates who may be storing Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in other areas in the State.

The appeal followed a matter of urgent public importance raised on the floor by the member representing Ibadan North constituency 2, Mr Babajide Gabriel in reaction to Tuesday’s Explosion in Ibadan.

The House also resolved that the Security Agencies should condone off the scene of the incident and search the area for possible leftover of the explosives

Mr Babajide said there was a need for all regulatory agencies to enforce safety precautions, especially in handling and storing explosives, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and bringing the culprits to book, no matter how highly placed, to serve as a lesson to others.

Other lawmakers, who spoke on the matter, expressed the need to address the rising number of filling stations and gas Plants constructed in residential areas 

“The House notes that a devastating explosion occurred at Adeyi Area of Old Bodija in Ibadan, the State capital on Tuesday 16th January 2024 at around 7.45 pm. The incident left scores of residents injured and claimed the lives of three people according to information reeled out by officials of the Oyo State Government.

“Further notes that the impact and effect of the explosion was felt 15km apart as iIt affected residential buildings at , Sango, Apete, Ologuneru, Samonda, Eleyele, Bashorun, Ashi, Mokola among others as well as Ministries, Departments and Agencies at the State Secretariat, Ibadan.

“Further aware that preliminary investigations by security agents suggested that the incident was caused by explosive devices stored in the area by suspected illegal miners. There are so many questions begging for answers. Who authorized the keeping or storing of the devices in the house? Where and how were the dynamites stored in the said building? How long had the dynamites been kept in the area? For what purpose(s) were the devices kept or stored? What were the safety measures put in place to avert a potential blast? Was there regular inspection to ascertain any sign of deterioration, damage or malfunction? Were the security agents aware of the development? Why would someone keep such an amount of dynamite in a residential area? How are we sure that all the dynamites have exploded? If not, are we not indirectly waiting for another disaster to happen?

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Legislature

OYHA Moves to Enhance Cooperative Societies

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has directed its Standing Committee on Commerce and Cooperatives to investigate the causes of dwindling fortunes and the ailing nature of cooperative societies across the state and come up with workable solutions to revive and reposition them for effective performances.

The House issued the directive at its plenary while deliberating on a motion sponsored by the House Leader, Mr. Sanjo Onaolapo, representing Ogbomoso South State Constituency. 

Moving the motion on a “Passionate Appeal to the Executive Arm of Government to put necessary machinery in place towards Repositioning of Farmers’ Cooperative Society for Greater Agricultural output and Productivity in the State”, Mr Onaolapo explained that many Agricultural Cooperative Societies were now moribund and unattractive due to lack of loan facilities for the farmers and other logistics that could enhance their effectiveness.

He noted that many people were ready to engage in farming and other agricultural productive ventures but were hampered by a lack of finances.

“Access to loan from various commercial banks come with high-interest rate and demands from collaterals which would not be attainable by the rural dwellers.”

“It should be noted that many people are ready and highly committed to engaging in farming and other productive ventures but are being hampered and restricted financially and due to the unavailability of other logistics that this intervention will take care of”. The lawmaker said

Mr Onaolapo stressed that the upgrading of existing farm settlements with the provision of modern amenities and the establishment of new ones in all zones of the state was a viable means of revitalising the agricultural sector.

The House as part of its resolves also urged the executive arm of government, through the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Cooperatives to review its mode of engagement with registered Agricultural Cooperative societies for them to fulfil their mandates of poverty reduction, women empowerment, and employment creation among others.

Meanwhile, three executive bills passed through the first reading stage at the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin. 

The three bills were the Oyo State Presumptive Tax Bill, 2023, the Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency Bill, 2023, and the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority Bill, 2023.

The House has adjourned the plenary till Thursday, 18th January 2024.

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Legislature

OYHA Makes Case for Domestication of Women’s Peace Security Agenda

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By Mosope Kehinde 

As part of the effort towards realizing a more peaceful and gender-equitable society, the Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion to collaborate with the United Nations Women and other technical partners for support on the adoption of the resolution of the United Nations, UNSCR 1325.

The urge was contained in a motion presented before the House by the lawmaker representing Ibadan North state constituency II, Honourable Comforter Olajide at the plenary on Wednesday.

The motion was titled, ‘Need for Urgent Adoption of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 and National Action Plans (NAPS) to Develop State Action Plan (SAP) on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Towards Realizing a More Peaceful and Gender-Equitable Society in Oyo State’.

Jointly sponsored the motion were Honourable 0. M. Micheal, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, Honourable Akintunde Olajide, and Rilwan Saminu.

The motion is to increase participation and address the needs and challenges of women in the promotion of peace and security.

Honourable Comforter identified violence, sexual assault, food insecurity, and internal displacement as issues affecting the rise of women’s rights in Nigeria, thereby exposing them to various forms of sexual and gender-based violence.

The lawmaker disclosed that the records of the Oyo State Gender Violence Response Team have indicated an increase in the number of violence against women from 132 cases in 2019 to 768 cases in 2021 occasioned by the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Honourable Comforter maintained that rigid and cultural norms, low level of literacy, weak legal framework, non-inclusion of women in formal peace-building and conflict resolution processes, and weak capacity of existing government institutions, particularly in the justice sector are factors responsible for the increment in the number.

“Aware that the pervasiveness of violence against women has been attributed to a variety of factors, rigid and cultural norms, low level of literacy, weak legal framework, non-inclusion of women in formal peacebuilding and conflict resolution processes, and weak capacity of existing government institutions, particularly in the justice sector. 

“These and many other reasons have made the United Nations Security Council adopt Resolution 1325 in 2000. UNSCR 1325 introduces the important roles and responsibilities of women in constructing and enduring peace and security architectural framework. It outlines a comprehensive profile and strategic mechanism for the protection, promotion, and participation of women in peace processes.”

In her prayers, Honourable Comforter Olajide, called for a policy framework to enable the state to domesticate the National Action Plan (NAP) to develop the State Action Plan (SAP) on UNSCR 1325 to ensure that the state benefits from numerous grants and programs associated with the Women, Peace & Security Agenda.

“Concerned that among the 16 States in Nigeria that have developed and domesticated the NAP into SAP include Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau, Rivers, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Benue, Kogi, Nassarawa, Kwara, and Ekiti. Thus, there is a dire need to ensure that Oyo State benefits from numerous grants and programs associated with the Women, Peace & Security,WPS, Agenda. The development of a State Action Plan on WPS is not only a strategy for gender equality but also a means to promote sustainable peace and security.

“By incorporating a gender perspective and addressing the specific needs of women in conflict and post-conflict situations, our state can create more inclusive and effective policies and programs. By aligning Oyo State with the women’s peace and security, WPS, agenda and by developing a State Action Plan, the state can access grants and programs that support gender-sensitive policies, women empowerment, and peace-building efforts by so doing, Oyo State would also be demonstrating a commitment to promoting the rights, and well-being of women, which contributes to a more just and peaceful society, in overall, empowering women is empowering the whole nation,” Hon. Olajide said.

The Speaker, while passing the resolutions, urged the concerned ministry to collaborate with the United Nations Women and other technical partners for support on the adoption of the resolution.

“I Urge the Executive Arm of Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion to collaborate with the UN Women, an organization delivering programmes, policies and standards that uphold women’s rights and ensure that every woman and girl live up to her full potential, the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and other relevant technical partners to have necessary technical support for the adoption of the State Action Plan on WPS to enable our Pace Setting state to have access to grants, interventions and programmes,” Ogundoyin said.

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Legislature

Oyo Lawmakers on Post-Inauguration Retreat

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has led the thirty-two 10th State House of Assembly members and the management staff to Akwa-Ibom for a two-day post-inauguration workshop and retreat.

The two-day workshop which holds between November 12th and 15th has as its theme “Understanding Critical Processes, Practices and Procedures of the Legislature and the Application of Responsive Budget and Appropriation Mechanism for Effective Service Delivery”

It was organised in collaboration with the Center for Legislative Advancement and Support.

Declaring the workshop open, the Speaker said the post-inauguration workshop was put together to enable the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly members to be well-groomed in the processes, practices and procedures of the legislature.

Honourable  Ogundoyin said the theme of the workshop would help specifically in deepening the understanding and roles of the legislature in budget analyses, processes, amendments and passage.

“One of the major focuses of this workshop is therefore to foster our joint efforts in understanding the nitty-gritty of budgeting and willingness to make impactful contributions for the delivery of the dividends of democracy to the thirty-two State constituencies of Oyo State House of Assembly.

“With the knowledge and demonstration of effective legislative processes and procedures coupled with accountable and proactive legislative oversight, I believe that at the end of our tenure, we would all be proud to have improved the legislative system, represented our constituents to the best of our ability and strengthened democratic practices.

“Budget, as we all know is an important economic management tool for growth and development which touches the lives of our constituents and serves as the major vehicle for implementing public policy initiatives.  Due to its Importance, the Executive and Legislative arms of Government seek to increase their level of influence over it. Executives no doubt enjoy some natural advantages in budgeting. From global trends, however, legislatures are now developing means to assert their prerogatives. This, I must add is not to wrestle constitutional power from the Executive but to ensure that the interests of the people are taken care of, while also ensuring improved budgeting, implementation, evaluation and oversight.

“It is on this note that I declare this Two-Day Post Inauguration Workshop for the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly open.” Oyo Speaker said

He reiterated the commitment of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly to its constitutional duties especially law-making, amendments and review as well as legislative oversight.

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Governance

OYHA Reinstates Suspended LG Chairman

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By Mosope Kehinde 

The Oyo State House of Assembly has reinstated the Chairman, Akinyele Local Government, Mr Taoreed Adedigba.

The House reinstated the Chairman following the approval of a report presented by the adhoc committee chaired by Mr Peter Ojedokun.

Mr. Adedigba was suspended in July, this year by the Assembly over allegations of impunity, abuse of office and misappropriation of Local Government funds.

The House during its plenary also received the Oyo State Assembly Service Commission 2022 Annual Report as presented by its Chairman Dr. Musah Abdul-Waasi

Dr. Abdul-Waasi in his report said the year 2022 report was the third to be presented by the Commission since its constitution in December, 2019.

According to Dr Abdul-Wasi, several feats recorded by the Commission since its inception have placed the Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission as a pace-setting Commission in the State and the Southwest at large. 

” In the last four years, the Commission has been able to overcome several challenges ranging from shortage of staff, irregular power supply, the spread of Coronavirus pandemic, and strike actions by PASSAN members. 

” It is important to also note that the Commission in the year under review successfully attended to various matters affecting the career progression of Staff in the legislative service with fairness and in line with the extant circulars, legislative schemes of services and other working tools produced by the Commission. This has impacted positively on the efficient and effective service delivery of the staff. The year 2022 also marked a new beginning in the legislative service in terms of the first time and momentous publications of various working tools such legislative scheme of service and condition of service”  Dr. Abdul Waasi Musah said

The Chairman acknowledged what he described as the unalloyed support of Governor Seyi Makinde to the Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission and by extension to the entire legislative arm of Government in Oyo State. 

“I would also like to commend the Rt. Hon Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin for supporting and aligning with the vision of the Commission. Our appreciation also goes to the entire management and staff of the Oyo State House of Assembly” he said.

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Lifestyle

OYHA Members Condole with Sanjo Adedoyin over Son’s Demise

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By Mosope Kehinde

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, have commiserated with the leader of the House, Honourable Sanjo Adedoyin on the sudden demise of his son, Faith Adedoyin.

In a statement issued by the chairman, House Committee on Information and Public Affairs, Honourable Waheed Akintayo, the lawmakers described the news of the untimely death of the 500-level student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, as painful, a pill too heavy to swallow.

“The news of his demise was received with a deep sense of loss but in total submission to the will of the Almighty, Unquestionable and all-knowing God whose ways transcend human knowledge”. 

“On behalf of the Speaker, Right Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin and other Honourable members, we pray that the Lord comfort, grant the Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin and the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”.

“We just want you to know that our thoughts are with you and your family. We are wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning” Mr Akintayo said.

It was reported in the early hours of Thursday that some 500-level accounting students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, were involved in a fatal accident last night while returning from an excursion to Erin-Ijesa Waterfalls in Osun State. 

The incident, which occurred around Ilobo-Okinni-Osogbo in Osun State claimed many lives of the students on board.

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Religion

OYHA Congratulates Muslims on Eid-el- Maulud

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has congratulated Muslims faithful across the State as they celebrate this year’s Eid- el – Maloud which marks the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

In a statement issued to commemorate the celebration, signed by the Chairman, Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, the House urged Muslims to emulate the life and good virtues of Prophet Muhammad and follow the path of peace which is the bedrock of development in any Society.

According to the Statement, the Prophet’s messages were always on Peace, truthfulness and faithfulness, called on citizens of the State from all walks of life to strive and follow the good examples as displayed during his lifetime. 

“It is noteworthy for everyone to emulate the teaching of Prophet Muhammad which borders on love, tolerance , unity and peaceful co – existence. We enjoin faithful to continue to demonstrate good virtues of the Holy Prophet to engender peace and unity needed for the growth and development of the State and Nation in general.”

” We urge members of the Public,  especially Muslims to seize this opportunity to strengthen their love towards one another and make the society a better place by eschewing tendencies that could tamper with the unity and stability in the State .” The Statement added .

Oyo state house of Assembly noted that, the prayers of the faithful and God’s love for Nigeria have kept the country and its citizens in spite of the challenges witnessed so far.

The statement however called on every Nigerian to constantly pray for the Nation, show passion and commitment towards Nation building and sustainable development.

The House, in the Statement revealed  that the 10th Assembly in Oyo State will not relent in her continus efforts of making and amending laws that will cut across all sectors of the State for the great benefit of every individual in the State. 

The statement revealed further that the House will continue to ensure the ties of its cordial relationship with other Arms of Government in order to bring the Omituntun 2.0 initiatives to reality.

” We will continue to ensure unity and progress through mutual cooperation with other Arms of Government. We have shown example through effective legislation, promised to do more to enhance policies that will pave way for development. “

“We urged residents of the Pace Setter State to continue to sustain religious tolerance as this is one of the surest means to unity, peace and progress”.

Appreciating members of the Public for the support and trust bestowed on the 10th Assembly, the House prayed that the birth of Prophet Muhammad will usher in another era of peace and prosperity for all and Sundry in the State.

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News

OYHA Seeks Media Cooperation

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT in the Oyo House of Assembly, Mr Waheed Akintayo has stressed the need for mutual working relationship between the Assembly correspondents and the lawmakers.

The Lawmaker gave the charge at a meeting between the house committee on Information and the correspondents.

Mr Akintayo while commending  the resident journalists for their contributions to the progress and development of the Assembly since its inauguration, said good working relationship between the two parties would no doubt pave way for more progress.

“I really want to commend  your efforts and contributions to the progress of the 10th Assembly, you are indeed partners in progress,  and we want to assure you of our support anytime you call for it.

“The Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin is much concerned on your welfare and he is working round the clock to improve on it.

Also speaking, vice chairman of the committee, Mr Akintunde Olajide who represents Lagelu Constituency, thanked the correspondents for their cooperation and quality reportage,  assuring that the  leadership of the Assembly would do everything  possible to support them.

Speaking earlier, chairman of the Assembly correspondent, Mr Mosope Kehinde of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan thanked the lawmakers and assured the assembly of the professionalism of correspondents.

He appealed to them to look into supporting the correspondents with working tools that would aid their reportorial activities.

Culture

Isese Day Celebration: OYHA Commends Gov. Makinde

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has commended the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for fulfilling his promise made to traditional religious worshippers during his electioneering campaign period to grant their request for special recognition of the Isese Day celebration in the State.

The House made this assertion while reacting to Governor Makinde’s approval that henceforth, every August 20 is dedicated as a public holiday to celebrate the Isese festival in the State as contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo on behalf of the Governor yesterday.

In a statement issued by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, and made available to journalists, the House expressed its happiness that the motion it approved on August 9, 2023, for approval of August 20 as ‘Isese Day’ celebration has eventually gotten the nod of the Governor.

The House recalled that following a motion moved by its House Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin which emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions and beliefs of traditional worshippers, it approved 20th of August as already designated by several other States in the South West as a special holiday for the celebration of Isese festival.

According to the statement, “we recalled with nostalgia that during the 2023 electioneering campaign, His Excellency, Gov. Seyi Makinde had expressed his support for granting a special day to celebrate Isese festival. He had promised the Isese adherents that he would honor their proposal once it was approved by the State House of Assembly. 

With this historic decision by the Governor, Oyo State has set another example for other regions not only to celebrate and embrace their rich heritage but also to learn to foster unity and inclusivity among all religions without discrimination as being witnessed in some states in recent times.” The Statement added.

While congratulating the adherents of traditional worshippers on the celebration of this year’s Isese festival, the House called on them to use the Isese Day celebration to pray fervently for humanity, Oyo State, and prosperity in each individual’s household.

Isese Day Festival is celebrated across the globe by traditional religious adherents on the 20th of August and the day is always set aside for prayers, offering of sacrifices, and festivities.

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Politics

Oyo Assembly Constitutes Standing Committees

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has announced names of members of all its 24 Standing Committees for the 10th Assembly. 

The announcement was made on Thursday during plenary by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin. 

The Speaker said with the composition of the House Standing Committees, the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly was poised to function in full force. 

According to the list, the Finance, Appropriation and State Economic Planning Committee has Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola and Hon.Gbenga Oyekola as its Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively while other members are Hon. Salami, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, Hon. Michael, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman and Hon. Amanda. 

Security and Strategy Committee has Hon. Olalere and Hon. Jimoh as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively while other members include Hon. Oluwafowokanmi, Hon. Ogundare, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman, Hon. Akintunde Olajide and Hon. Rasak Mabaje. 

Hon. Akintunde Olajide is the Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and State Honors and his Vice is Hon. Bamidele Adeola. Other members are Hon. Onaolapo, Hon. Owolabi, Hon. Rasak Mabaje, Hon. Oparinde and Hon. Peter Ojedokun. 

The Committee on Solid Minerals Development is chaired by Hon. Ogunsola while Hon. Akande is the Vice Chairman. Hon. Salami, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Rilwanu Saminu, Hon. Shittu and Hon. Abiola are members of the Committee. 

For the Committee on Special Duties, the deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi and Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo are the Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. Other members are Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Hon. Babajide Gabriel, Hon. Peter Ojedokun and Hon. Kehinde. 

The Chairman and Vice Chairman of Education(Basic&Secondary) Committee are Hon. Ogundele and Hon. Oluwafowokanmi respectively. Members are Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Jimoh, Hon. Babalola and Hon. Omikunle.

Hon. Oluwafowokanmi is the Chairman of Tertiary Institutions, Science and Technology Standing Committee while Hon. Rasak Mabaje is the Vice Chairman of the Committee. Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, Hon. Abiola, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, Hon. Akande and Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman are members of the Committee. 

For the Women Affairs and Community Development Standing Committee, Hon. Mrs. Olajide is the Chairman while the Vice Chairman is Hon. Rilwanu Saminu. Members of the Committee are Hon. Michael, Hon. Shittu, Hon. Azeez, Hon. Akintunde Olajide and Hon. Olalere. 

The Speaker announced Hon. Ogundare and Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman as the Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively for Public Petitions, Justice and Judiciary Standing Committee. Members include Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola, Hon. Olusola Owolabi, Hon. Bamidele Adeola, Hon. Ogunsola and Hon. Jimoh. 

Public Works Standing Committee has Hon. Kehinde as Chairman and Hon. Mrs. Michael as Vice Chairman. Its members are Hon. Salami, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Akande, Hon. Babajide Adebayo and Hon. Oluwafowokanmi. 

Hon. Jimoh is Chairman House Standing Committee on Employment, Labour, Productivity and Pensions while Hon. Kehinde is the Vice Chairman. Hon. Omikunle, Hon. Oluwafowokanmi, Hon. Ogunsola, Hon. Ogundele and Hon. Rasak Mabaje are members of the Committee. 

Lands, Housing and Survey has Hon. Bamidele Adeola and Hon. Owolabi as Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively while Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, Hon. Babajide Gabriel, Hon. Omikunle, Hon. Mrs. Olajide and Hon. Kehinde are Committee members. 

The Chairman of Culture and Tourism Committtee is Hon. Mrs. Michael while Hon. Waheed Akintayo is the Vice Chairman of the Committee. Members are Hon. Mrs. Olajide, Hon. Oparinde, Hon. Shittu, Hon. Azeez and Hon. Rilwanu Saminu. 

Hon. Peter Ojedokun chairs Agriculture and Rural Development Committee while Hon. Ogundare is the Vice Chairman. Hon. Jimoh, Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Hon. Mrs. Olajide, Hon. Olalere and Hon. Rilwanu Saminu are members of the Committee. 

For Commerce and Cooperatives, Hon. Rasak Mabaje and Hon. Mrs. Olajide are Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. Others are Hon. Sanjo Onaolapo, Hon. Abiola, Hon. Azeez, Hon. Owolabi and Hon. Ogundele. 

Youth and Sports Standing Committee is headed by Hon. Yusuf Adebisi while Hon. Shittu is his Vice. The remaining members are Hon. Babalola, Hon. Oparinde, Hon. Akande, Hon. Abiola and Hon. Babalola. 

Hon. Rilwanu Saminu chairs Health Standing Committee while Hon. Babalola is the Vice Chairman. Hon. Olalere, Hon. Mrs. Olajide, Hon. Ogundare, Hon. Omikunle and Hon. Ogunsola are members. 

The Committee on Environment, Water Resources and Ecology is headed by Hon. Owolabi, the Vice Chairman is Hon. Ogunsola while other members are Hon. Babalola, Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, Hon. Babalola, Hon.Babajide Adebayo and Hon. Abiola.

For the Public, Private Pratneship and Investment Monitoring Committee, Hon. Omikunle and Babajide Adebayo are the Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively while Hon. Olajide, Hon. Bamidele Adeola, Hon. Owolabi, Hon. Kehinde and Hon. Akande are members. 

Establishment,Training and Poverty Alleviation Standing Committee is headed by Hon. Abiola while Hon. Azeez is the Vice Chairman. Members are Hon. Jimoh, Hon. Ojedokun, Hon. Bamidele Adeola, Hon. Olalere and Hon. Oluwafowokanmi.

Hon. Akande is the Chairman of the House Standing Cimmitttee on Foreign Relations and his colleague Hon. Waheed Akintayo is the Vice Chairman. The members include Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Hon. Jimoh, Hon. Mrs. Olajide, Hon. Mrs. Michael and Hon. Babalola. 

Energy Committee is headed by Hon. Oparinde while he has Hon. Babajide Adebayo as his Vice. Hon. Yusuf Adebisi, Hon. Akintayo, Hon. Azeez. Hon. Ogundare and Hon. Shittu are members of the Committee. 

The Chairman of Transport Committee is Hon. Babalola while his Vice is Hon. Yusuf Adebisi. Members include Hon. Babajide Adebayo, Hon. Kehinde, Hon. Rasak Mabaje, Hon. Olorunpoto Rahman and Hon. Ogunsola.

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Infrastructure

OYHA Appeals for Metropolis Road Rahabilitation

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By Mosope  Kehinde 

The Oyo State House of Assembly has decried the deplorable condition of 3.5km Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu Local Government area of Ibadan and other such unmotorable roads across the State and appealed to the State Government for urgent intervention. 

The House made the call Tuesday while discussing a motion brought before it by member representing Lagelu State Constituency, Honourable Akintunde Olajide. 

The motion titled “Need to eulogize His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde for infrastructural development strides under Omituntun 1.0 and make a passionate appeal for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu Local Government and other deplorable roads in the State”

The House noted that such deplorable roads across Oyo State have crippled socio-economic activities of the people. 

Honourable Olajide in the motion said “The deplorable situation of Wofun-Kute-Jenriyin road in Lagelu LG requires urgent and adequate Government intervention. The condition of this road up to Kute/Jenriyin from Wofun junction which is about 3.5km calls for serious concern and immediate rehabilitation. The economic importance of this road to the residents of the area cannot be underestimated. The road serves not less than 17 communities and it leads to Olorunda-Abaa and to Yawiri, in Akobo. 

“The road is presently in a terrible condition and has become almost impassable. All the box curvets have been overflowed with no sign of drainage on both sides of the road. The road is ruined completely to the extent that no one can say specifically the number of lives of Okada riders with their passengers that had been lost on this road “.

Honourable Olajide added that the road usually becomes completely impassable during heavy downpour, stressing that it is always a death trap whenever it rains. 

The House in its resolution equally appealed to the Governor to empower the Local Government to enable them rehabilitate and reconstruct trunk ‘C’ roads at the grassroots level for delivery of more dividends of democracy to the people. 

In their contributions, Honourable Olasunkanmi Owolabi (Ibadan North East 2) and Honourable Babajide Gabriel (Ibadan North 2) commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his outstanding road projects during Omituntun 1.0.

They however urged the State Governor through the State Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Oyo State Road Maintainance Agency, OYSTROMA to put measures in place for the reconstruction of bad roads across Oyo State.

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Crime

OYHA Orders Investigation into Drug Gangs Clash

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the State Commissioner of Police to carry out a detailed investigation into the violent clash between two rival drug gangs at Odo-Osun area of Ibadan North Local Government area on the 25th July 2023 which left many innocent residents seriously injured.

The House gave the directive at its plenary on Thursday following a motion moved by Honourable  O.A. Babalola representing Ibadan North East State constituency 1 on the urgent need to investigate violent gun clashes at Odo-Osun area of Ibadan on the 25th July, 2023 between two drug gangs.

Honorable Babalola explained that at least five persons were shot during the clash and one of them a 53-year-old man, Mr Mudashiru Osungbemi sustained a gunshot injury in the eye and this made him go totally blind.

He added that one of the leaders of the said gang nicknamed “Packaging” was the mastermind of an attack on the police team that arrested two notorious drug miscreants on January 21, 2021.

According to him, the unfortunate incident was reported in the Punch newspaper.

‘Packaging’ and about 30 members of his gang reportedly engaged in a gun duel with the police team and at the end they succeeded in forcefully setting two of their gang members who were in police custody free.

This incident it was reported also led to the death of another two persons.

The House in its resolve urged the Commissioner of Police through the Divisional Police Officer, Oremeji-Agugu, Ibadan to thoroughly investigate the matter, apprehend the masterminds of the attack and furnish the House with an updated report within two weeks.

The House equally urged the police to increase Police presence and surveillance around Odo-Osun area to further prevent such ugly incidents in the future.

An appeal also went to the Oyo State Government to provide free medical treatment to the victims of the said violence.

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Politics

OYHA Confirms Nine Additional Commissioners

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has screened and confirmed  nine additional commissioner designates for the State

They are Mr Abiodun Akinkonmo, Mr Segun Olayiwola, Hon Wasiu Olatubosun, Professor Abdulwaheed Soliu, Mr Majeed Mogbojunbola, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, Mr Williams Akinfunmilayo, Prince Dotun Oyelade and Mr Obafemi Ademola Ojo

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had last week forwarded a list of commissioner nominees, requesting screening and approval of the state assembly.

At the plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, the commissioner designates took turn to intimate the assembly on their political career, educational background and their plans of action for the State.

Two of the lawmakers, Mr Bamidele Adeola, Mr Gabriel Babajide challenged the nominees to prioritize the interest of the State especially at the local government level

After fielding questions from the lawmakers, the commissioner designates were asked to take a bow

In another development, the assembly frowned at the recurrence of kidnapping in Kajola Local Government area of Oyo State calling on the Commissioner of Police in Oyo State and other Security Agencies to urgently secure the release of a medical practitioner, Dr. D.O Lawal and one Miss Kafilat who were kidnapped along Okeho on Sunday, 23rd July, 2023

This followed a matter of urgent public importance on the need to restrain act of insecurity brought to the house by the lawmaker representing the council, Mr Musbau Azeez.

The House also urged the Executive Arm of Government through the Ministry of Public Works and Transport to put necessary machinery in place for the installation of CCTV cameras, security light and other gadgets in strategic locations in the State, to expose or identify faces of criminals in the State.

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Politics

OYHA Sacks Irepo LG Chairman

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has announced the sack of the Chairman, Irepo Local Government, Kisi, Mr Lateef Sulaiman Adediran.

The House made the announcement on Thursday following the presentation of the report of the Joint Committee on Local Government, Chieftancy Matters and State Honors and Public Accounts, Finance and Appropriation that investigated the allegation of “Running of Local Government with impunity” leveled against the Chairman.

The House noted that the accused Chairman is removed from office in line with Section 21 of the Local Government Law, 2001 as amended.

It therefore directed the Vice Chairman to immediately assume the position of acting Chairman while the Leader of the House, Mr Busari Adegbenro is to fill the position of the acting Vice Chairman 

The report found the Local Government Chairman culpable of allegations of diversion of public funds meant for the purchase of Toyota Camry 2016 model.

The report said he purchased Lexus for his office without approval and also purchased a substandard Toyota Corolla for the office of the Head of Local Government Administration. 

Recall that the Chairman, Mr Lateef Sulaiman Adediran had earlier been indicted by the Office of the Auditor-General for Local Government in the State, and the report of the special investigation was submitted to the House.

The House also directed the Executive Arm of Government through the Ministries of Local Government and Chieftancy Matters and Justice to ensure that Mr Lateef Sulaiman Adediran refund a sum 4,616,800 naira to the coffers of Irepo Local being the difference between an unreasonable 5.8million naira spent on replacement of covers of exercise books.

The leader of the Council, Busari Adegbenro whose account was credited with the sum of 2,676,000 naira as the deduction of party dues from salaries of political office holders from February 2022 to March 2023 should immediately refund the money to the coffers of the Peoples Democratic Party, Irepo Local and the evidence of payment be submitted the House within one week

Meanwhile, the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency has equally been directed to further investigate Mr Lateef Sulaiman Adediran.

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Politics

OYHA Approves Request for 2bn Credit Facility

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By Mosope Kehinde

As part of the resolve of Governor Seyi Makinde to facilitate timely completion of some ongoing critical projects in Oyo State, the State legislature has approved his request to access a two billion naira credit facility.

The House gave its nod on Wednesday at its plenary.

The loan which is being offered by Fidelity Bank PLC at a concessionary interest rate of 20.5% per annum is repayable for a period of 36months.

The Governor had in a letter forwarded to the House requested for the approval of the Lawmakers to access the loan. 

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin who read the letter quoted the Governor as saying that the loan would be repaid from the internally generated revenue account of the State domiciled with Fidelity Bank PLC. 

The lawmakers in their unanimous approval of the request, said the development of critical infrastructure was pivotal to the socioeconomic growth of any society. 

They said since the loan is meant for the development of infrastructure, they had no choice than to support the Governor. 

The lawmakers hailed Governor Makinde for his vision to develop all zones across Oyo State

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Lifestyle

All OYHA Members Become Justices of Peace

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By Mosope Kehinde

All the thirty-two members of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly have been conferred with the Justice of Peace title. 

The titles were conferred on the lawmakers on Tuesday at the Caucus Room of the Parliament building, Secretariat Ibadan by the Oyo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Oyelowo Oyewo. 

The Clerk of the House, Mrs Yetunde Oludara Awe, and her deputy, Mrs Taiwo Akinola Muraina were also honoured with the Justices of Peace titles at the ceremony.

Prof Oyelowo Oyewo said as elected representatives of the people, all the thirty-two members automatically qualified to be Justices of Peace as they are leaders in their various communities.

The Attorney General said though the conferment was honorific, it is a further call to service to the society.

” The decision to confer it on members of the house is because people have already elected and selected them as leaders by election hence they are representatives of the people. When it comes to peace building, they are stakeholders and they can bring their experiences in law-making to bear in the promotion of peace in their various communities. Basically, by all considerations and yardsticks, they are eminently qualified to be conferred with the title. ” Prof Oyelowo Oyewo 

Earlier, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin said the conferment was another first as the 9th Assembly is the pioneer Assembly to have received such honour. 

The Speaker assured that the lawmakers are determined to do more in promoting peace in their constituencies.

” We are excited by this honor done to all members of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly. This will further spur us to be closer to our people and also ensure that everything works.” Oyo Speaker said.

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Politics

Gov. Makinde Forwards Letter Of Resumption To OYHA

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The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has formally notified the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, of the conclusion of his vacation and consequent resumption of duty.

The notification was contained in a letter forwarded to the House by the governor.

The letter was read at Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin.

Governor Seyi Makinde said in line with the provision of Section 190(1) of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, the letter was meant to officially inform the House of the conclusion of his vacation and his resumption of duty. 

It would be recalled that the Oyo State House of Assembly granted the request of Governor Seyi Makinde to proceed on vacation between the 11th of August, 2022 and the 2nd of September, 2022.

Mosope Kehinde

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Politics

Lawal to Act as Governor as Makinde Embarks on Leave

By Web News 714

Oyo state house of assembly has acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, notifying the house of a one-month vacation.

At a plenary presided over the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, the house commended the governor for the prompt notification.

Governor, Seyi Makinde forwarded a letter to inform the state House of Assembly of his plans to embark on Leave from work.

This was as the Governor has also officially transmitted his executive power to his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal to act in his absence for the period of his Leave.

The Governor had in the letter explained that his Leave will last for a period of 30 days.

The Leave, according to the letter read on the floor of the house, begins Thursday 11th of August and ends on 3rd of September, 2022.

Mosope Kehinde

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News

Oyo Loses Lawmaker

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The lawmaker representing Ibadan Southeast constituency II at Oyo state House of Assembly, Honourable  Ademola Olusegun Popoola is dead.

Mr Oyekunle, Special adviser to the Speaker of the House, Rt Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin confirmed the incident to newsmen.

Honourable  Popoola died last night at University College Hospital ( UCH ) after suffering from Kidney related disease.

Popoola was the Chairman of the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. 

He’s aged 46.

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Politics

Oyo Assembly Accuses Deputy Governor of Gross Misconduct

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Oyo state house of Assembly has levelled allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and financial recklessness against the deputy governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.

The house during its plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin on Wednesday also alleged the deputy governor of abandonment of office and official duty, Insubordination and other offences.


The house therefore directed Engineer Olaniyan to respond to the allegations within seven days.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

2023: PDP Begins Screening of Oyo NASS, OYHA Aspirants

By Web News 823

Ahead of next month primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Oyo State, the party has begun screening of Aspirants for the national and state Assembly seats.
Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the screening exercise which took place at the PDP party secretariat, Molete Ibadan considered all aspirants irrespective of any consensus arrangements in various constituencies.
Oyo state PDP publicity secretary, Engr Akeem Olatunji said it was Democratic for the party to allow everyone to pass through the screening process especially for constituencies where consensus arrangement failed.
 
Mr Olatunji who said the exercise was peaceful said only successful aspirants would be allowed for the primaries and possibly become the party’s flag bearers.
Some of the aspirants, including a former Oyo Assembly lawmaker, Mr Segun Olaleye, a special adviser to Governor Makinde, Mrs Bolanle Sarumi and and a former aide to former president Jonathan, Mr Kunle Yusuf expressed confidence in the capacity of the screening committee headed by a former senate president, Adolfus Wabara.


They urged the Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to remain neutral and truthful to his words against imposition of candidates.

Another Aspirant, Mr Ibrahim Ajiboye who stepped down in a consensus arrangement in Ibadan southeast Federal constituency said the victory of the party at all levels of government must be the priority for all aspirants. 

A female house of Representatives Aspirant for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency, Mrs Ramota Dabo expressed displeasure at the low number of women aspiring for political positions across the state and country in general.
Meanwhile, many of the aspirants complained that the exercise was stressful and slow, alleging the committee of preferential treatment for some aspirants.


Mosope Kehinde

Politics

OYHA Resumes Plenary, Mourns Olubadan, Soun, Asigangan, Akala

By Web News 701

Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has eulogized the life and times of prominent indigenes and monarchs in the state that died recently.

In its first plenary in 2022 presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, the lawmakers took turns to pay tribute to the departed souls.

They described the monarchs as traditional institutions who had a passion for the development of the state.

Also speaking on the personality of late Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala, the lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North constituency, Mrs Olawumi Oladeji described the former governor as a formidable politician and mentor.

In the meantime, the House also deliberated on the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing of a boy, Peter Okafor at Mokola last year.

It however resolved that the House Committee on Security Matters look into ways at ensuring the remains of the victim were released to the family for burial.

It also recommended compensation and empowerment for the family of the victims.

In a short charge to the lawmakers, the speaker urged them to double up their efforts in order to accomplish and complete more legislative duties and oversight functions this year.

Mosope Kehinde