Culture

Oyo Speaker Solicits Cordial Relationship amongst Ibarapa Obas

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The speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has paid a condolence visit to Igangan land on the death of the Asigangan.

His first port of call was the personal residence of the late Asigangan of Igangaland, Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeoye at AUD Quarters, Igangan where he was received by the wife of the late monarch, Olori Zenatu Jumoke Adeoye and some children.

The speaker said he was at the residence of the late monarch to condole with the Olori, the family, the chiefs of the ancient town and the entire people of Igangaland on the sad development as he was out of the country when the Oba died.

Mr Ogundoyin told the family of the late Oba that he did not know that he was seeing the Oba who attended his wedding ceremony in Ibadan for the last time.

“Olori, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passage to the great beyond of Oba Adeoye. Little did I know that his coming to Ibadan for my wedding ceremony would be the last time we would be seeing each other. Kabiyesi was like a father to me. He was always advising and praying for me. I will no doubt miss him so much. I was outside the country when Kabiyesi died. I pray to Allah to forgive his shortcomings as we are all humans, grant him the best abode in paradise and be with the family he left behind.” He prayed

The speaker also had a brief meeting with the high chiefs of Igangaland led by Chief Agoro, Pa Salaudeen Kolawole where they informed him that the process of selecting the next Asigangan was on.

Meanwhile, the visit of the Speaker to Igangan equally afforded him the opportunity of paying homage at the palaces of traditional rulers across Ibarapaland, where he appealed to them to continue to work together towards uplifting the zone.

“I want to appeal to our monarchs to continue to meet and send their resolutions to the Government. This will assist us in coming up with a blueprint for the development of Ibarapaland.” 

He also assured them that with the Eruwa Farm Settlement which is about to take off, Ibarapaland will soon become the headquarters of agriculture and farming in Oyo State.

The speaker maintained that with the awarding of Igboora to Iganga to Iwajowa Road and the Ido/Eruwa Road by Governor Seyi Makinde, Ibarapaland should expect more from this administration before the end of this tenure.

The Obas visited included the Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye (Asoroolu Ayinla 5th), Onidere of Idereland, Oba Kingsley Oyelami Aderoju (Onikola Olufji 2nd), Onilala of Lanlate, Oba Sunday Olusegun Bolawaye, Asawo of Aiyete Oba Emmanuel Ewuola(as in cloth) Okeniyi, Oba Olusanjo Ojo, Baba Aso of Iberekodo-Igbole, Oba Adedamola Badmus (Olu-Aso of Iberekodo), Oba Jinadu Fasasi (Oni Sagaun of Sagaun), Oba Samuel Adewuyi  Olaleye (Onidofin of Idofin) and High Chief Mojofola Ajibode who is the Regent of Pako of Pako.

The Obas in their appeal requested for the completion of the Igboora Township Stadium while they equally urged the federal government to help fix Abeokuta, Igboora, Iseyin Expressway.

They further enjoined the present administration to help address the problem of water scarcity in the zone.

Mosope Kehinde

News

Read to broaden your minds – Hon. Adisa Charges Youths

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Nigerian youths have been advised to broaden their minds through reading and sharpen their ability to understand people in order for them to become good leaders.

The lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr. Seyi Adisa gave the advice while featuring on Political Space, an interview programme on Premier FM 93.5 Ibadan.

Seyi Adisa (r) with Akinyinka Akintola while featuring on Political Space on Premier FM 93.5

Mr. Adisa who encouraged the youths to develop their potential also urged them to be willing and ready to serve humanity.

The lawmaker, who is also the chairman of Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Foreign Relations, stated that constant educational curriculum review is necessary to bridge the leadership gap, urged aspiring leaders to learn from intelligent global leaders.

Mr. Adisa called on Nigerian youths to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and value-adding spirit to make a meaningful impact on society.

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News

Women need to be more involved in politics – Oladeji

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A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mrs. Olawunmi Oladeji has stressed the need for women to be more involved in vying for elective positions.

She gave the advice in Ogbomoso after receiving an award of excellence as a performing lawmaker in the Oyo State House of Assembly by an indigenous association in Ogbomoso land, “Ogbomoso Valiant Club”.

Mrs. Oladeji who is the only female lawmaker in the 9th Assembly of Oyo State, representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency said women should not be discouraged from vying for elective positions but should prioritize interest in mentorship.

She said her articulate activities at both the 8th and 9th assemblies, especially on motions and bills sponsored on the floor have attracted commendations from her constituency and members of the public.

Mrs. Oladeji said, “If you have to go through the motions moved by me in the OYHA, starting from the 8th assembly to 9th assembly, almost everything revolves around Ogbomoso, women, and children”. 

“There was a motion I moved that is now in use in the state, which was the review of maternity leave from three months to six months. Our nursing mothers are presently enjoying it”.

The two-term lawmaker assured residents of the state of her commitment to championing the course of women and children in Ogbomoso south and the state in general.

Mrs. Oladeji was presented with the award alongside other eminent sons of Ogbomoso land, including the Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, Professor Olusegun Ajiboye, and Oyo State Commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

Rumour on plot to impeach Deputy Governor fallacious, condemnable – OYHA

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Against the backdrop of a purported plot by the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, to impeach the State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, the leadership of the House has condemned the rumour and its purveyor.

The House described the story as baseless, misleading and absolutely condemnable.

Reacting to the rumour, the Chairman House of Assembly Committee on Information, Communication & Technology, Mr. Kazeem Olayanju said the fallacious story was amusing to all the 32 Lawmakers in the state Assembly.

Mr. Olayanju said there was never a time such was discussed or the idea was mooted by the legislators in the chamber or outside.

The report had alleged that the cold war between the Governor and his deputy had assumed a dangerous dimension and that the Deputy Governor would be impeached anytime soon by the PDP dominated Oyo State House of Assembly.

Honourable Olayanju said, “The purportedly planned impeachment process against the Oyo State Deputy Governor by the House under my watch is a farce, a fluke and a figment of the sick imagination of the writer, sponsor or originator of the fake news. We were dumbfounded when we read the news and we were asking ourselves if the story was actually referring to us, the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly”.

“It baffles one how some journalists will deliberately flout the ethics of accuracy, truthfulness and objectivity in news reportage which are the hallmarks of the pen profession”.

“Is it also not comical for the purveyor of the fake information to claim that Oyo lawmakers would be meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde in Ghana to orchestrate the planned removal of the Deputy Governor? There’s really nothing of such from our end here. We just resumed from our recess and we already have a lot of legislative matters begging for attention on our table. The issue of impeachment process against the Deputy Governor is strange to us and we are not aware of it”.

While saying that the PDP administration in Oyo State is in the process of reconciling all its aggrieved members to help consolidate on the political strength and gains of the party ahead of future elections, the Chairman House Committee on Information, Communication & Technology said Governor Seyi Makinde has promised to make peace and work with everyone to lift Oyo State to a higher pedestal.

Mosope Kehinde

Judiciary

OYHA Confirms Appointment Of Justice Mashud Abass As Appeal Court President

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The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has confirmed Justice Mashud Abass of the Oyo State High Court as the new President of the Customary Court of Appeal.

The confirmation followed a letter forwarded by the state’s governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and read by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin during the plenary.

Justice Mashud Abass will replace Justice Aderonke Aderemi who is retiring from the active service.

The nomination of Justice Abass was sequel to his recommendation to the National Judicial Council, NJC, by the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission according to the governor.

The letter reads, “Consequent upon the request, the National Judicial Council has recommended Honourable Justice Moshood Akintunde Akinfemi Abass as the new President of Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal. It is in view of this, that I am requesting the Speaker and other lawmakers to kindly deliberate and confirm his appointment as requested.”

Shortly after his confirmation, Justice Abass thanked the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, and the entire lawmakers for the opportunity. 

He assured to give his best in the discharge of his duties when eventually sworn-in.

Justice Abass, who was born over 60 years ago, was appointed as a judge of the state High Court in 2001 after he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1983.

He has attended several workshops and seminars within and outside the country. He is a Fellow, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

PDP Ward Congress: Ogundoyin Hails Members’ Peaceful Conduct

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has applauded the peaceful conduct of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Ward Congress in Ibarapa Zone. 

Mr. Ogundoyin stated this at Ward 2 in Ibarapa East Local Government shortly after participating at the congress. 

He said it was a good development for the ruling party in the state, as the security operatives at venues of the congress in the whole of Ibarapa Zone had virtually nothing to do as everything went smoothly without any hitch.

The speaker who is a member of the Oyo State PDP 2021 Local Organizing Committee for the congress, commended members of the party across the zone for conducting themselves peacefully.

“I want to commend members of our party in Ibarapa East Local Government particularly and even the whole zone generally for demonstrating a high level of political maturity, comportment and loyalty. This was evident in the peaceful and orderly manner they conducted themselves during and after the Congress. I was at all the ten wards in Ibarapa East Local Government and there was no record of any violence whatsoever”.

“It was the same story across the zone. There was no report of any parallel Ward Congress in my zone. This shows we are one PDP family in Ibarapa zone and I believe the issue of the faction is being addressed at the highest hierarchy of our party in the State”. He said

Mr. Ogundoyin assured that the party would soon resolve some of the issues raised by some aggrieved members across the state.

He stressed that the governor has promised to seek amicable resolutions to all the issues raised by them.  

“Leaders have emerged from our various wards and this will further strengthen our party across the state. With this, Oyo PDP is good to go. I therefore congratulate our newly elected ward executive members for their victory and I pray to God to make it the beginning of more outstanding feats for our great party”.

The INEC Representative from Abuja who was in Ibarapa, Mr. Aliu G. Aliu while commenting on the Ward Congress in the zone, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

Ibarapa PDP Caucus Hails Makinde For Good Governance

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The caucus of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP in Ibarapa Zone has passed a vote of confidence on the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on his mission to raise the bar of good governance in the state.

The PDP Caucus also expressed appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde for the laudable projects he approved for Ibarapa Zone.

They particularly commended the governor for approving the total reconstruction of Omi-Adio/Ido/Eruwa Road, Eruwa Farm Settlement, replacement of old water pipes to boost water supply in the zone among others. 

The vote of confidence was moved at the zonal meeting of the PDP held in Eruwa by the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin.

Moving the Vote of Confidence, the speaker said Governor Makinde has justified the trust reposed in him by the people of the state who overwhelmingly voted for him in 2019.

Mr. Ogundoyin stated that the governor has promised that no zone will be left behind in his design to ensure all round development of the state.

In his remarks, Mr. Peter Ojedokun (Ibarapa Central/North) commended the governor for placing priority on people-oriented programmes and projects.

Other attendees at the meeting include former Oyo State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mrs. Funmilayo Orisadeyi, Mr. Ojoawo (Member Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission), Chairman Ibarapa East LG, Mr. Gbenga Obalowo, Chairman Ibarapa North LG, Mr. Lawal Lateef, Chairman Ibarapa Central LG, Mr. Adedoyin Adeoye, Former Oyo Assembly member, Mr. Akingbade, Mr. Gabriel Olayiwola (PDP Leader) and Mr. Biodun Labiyi (PDP Leader). Mosope Kehinde

Politics

OYHA Passes SMSEs Funding Bill Into Law

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Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has passed the State Enterprise and Employment Trust Fund Bill into law.

The bill sponsored by the lawmaker representing Afijio State constituency, Mr. Seyi Adisa, was passed into law after scaling through the third reading.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria Correspondent shortly after the passage of the bill, Mr. Adisa said the law was aimed at providing training for youths and residents of Oyo State for them to become fit for employment opportunities.

He said the law would also help Small and Medium Scale Enterprises get funding and support for their businesses.

Speaker of the House, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin commended the sponsor of the bill and said it would be transmitted immediately to the governor for executive assent.

Mosope Kehinde

Transportation

Oyo Assembly Urges Inclusion of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Road in 2022 Budget

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Following the deplorable condition of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Road in Ibadan South West Local Government area of Oyo State, the state House of Assembly has urged the Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to include the reconstruction of the road in the 2022 budget.

The appeal was contained in a motion presented by the lawmaker representing Ibadan South West state constituency two, Mr Adebayo Fowokanmi.

Mr. Fowokanmi, while presenting the motion expressed that the significance of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Estate Road to the economic development of Oyo State cannot be over emphasized.

According to the lawmaker, “Mr. Speaker, honourable colleagues, it is pertinent the draw your attention to the significance of Oluyole Estate, which harbours residential, commercial and industrial components. Also, Oluyole Industrial Estate harbours the largest concentration of industrial concern in the entire Old Western Region.

“The Mobil-7up-Oluyole Estate Road network if well harnessed will make the Estate a cash cow for the state government through active revenue drive of relevant agencies,’ he said.

He said that reconstruction of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Estate Road will not only help in decongestion of usual traffic on Oluyole-Aare Road which currently is the only motorable road for the people of the community, but will increase the revenue base of the state.  

Mr. Fowokanmi further disclosed that the present condition of the road has turned the area to a den for criminal minded people at night, where robbery is being easily carried out on motorists.

While commending Governor Seyi Makinde for the achievements recorded so far in the area of infrastructure, Mr. Fowokanmi stated that the 65km Moniya-Ijaye-Iseyin road, the ongoing Saki town hall road, and the newly flagged off 45km Saki-Igboho-Igboro road are good testimony of Governor Makinde’s commitment towards development of the state.

The Minority Leader, Mr. Asimiyu Alarape, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji (Ogbomoso North) and Mr. Babajide Gabriel (Ibadan North 2), who seconded the motion also supported all the prayers by the mover of the motion.

The Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, while passing the resolutions, urged the state governor to consider the reconstruction of the road in the 2022 budget.

The Speaker also urged the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) to carry out some palliative work on the road before rehabilitation, as well as security agents to carry out regular patrol on the road to curb robbery and other criminal acts.

Mosope Kehinde

Environment

Open Defecation: Homeowners Face 3 Months Jail, 50,000 Naira Fine

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Any house owner who fails to comply with the provision of open defecation law in Oyo State is liable on conviction to three months imprisonment or a fine of N50,000 or both.

This followed the passage of the law by the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, at its plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin.

The bill also makes it an offense for anyone to defecate in the open or deposit faeces indiscriminately in the state while anyone caught and prosecuted is liable to a fine of N5000 or an option of non-custodial punishment of one week.

Speaking shortly after the passage of the Oyo State Open Defecation Prohibition Bill into law, Mr. Ogundoyin described open defecation as an uncivilized practice which must stop in communities of the state.

He expressed joy that the bill was passed, which he said makes it eighty bills that have been passed by the house within the space of two years.

“This is a new development in our dear state.  The idea of our people throwing their faeces about must stop. This habit spreads some diseases and it is unhealthy hence the new law is meant to discourage this harmful practice. Our companies and associations need to also assist in erecting and providing toilets in public places”. Mr. Ogundoyin counseled

“With the passage of the bill, it is now compulsory for house owners and companies to make provision for toilets facilities”.

The speaker said the passage of the bill into law is in conformity with the mandate of President Muhammadu Buhari while signing executive order 009 titled “the open defecation free by 2025 and other related matters order.

Mosope Kehinde

Education

OYHA Member Wants Upgrade Of COEL Facilities

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A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, representing Ibarapa North/Central Constituency, Mr. Peter Ojedokun has called for the upgrading of infrastructures and adequate funding for the Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate.

In a motion titled, “Urgent need for Oyo State government to provide grant and commence upgrading facilities at Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate to enable full accreditation of its courses”, Mr. Ojedokun lamented the poor state of infrastructures in the institution.

Presenting the motion, Mr. Ojedokun said the college since its establishment has been lacking grants and basic infrastructure for learning. 

He also expressed displeasure that the School of Education Building and the Library Complex awarded by Former Governor Alao Akala since 2006 have been abandoned by the contractor. 

In the house resolution, speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin who co-sponsored the motion directed the contractor to appear before the plenary to answer questions on what has become of the twenty million naira received from the state government for the completion of the project.

The house also directed the School to provide five years audit report of the college to ascertain the status of the institution. 

In another development, the Assembly set up a five member ad-hoc committee to investigate the alleged killing of a boy at Mokola, Ibadan by operatives of Amotekun Corps. 

Mosope Kehinde

News

OYHA Approves 50 Billion Naira Supplementary Budget

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Following the resolution of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, for its adhoc committee to consider the 2021 State Supplementary Appropriation Bill, the house has unanimously passed the bill into law.

The Assembly passed the supplementary budget of fifty billion naira after presentation of report by the chairman, adhoc Committee on Appropriation, Mr. Akeem Mustapha and a clause by clause deliberation on the bill. 

Speaking with newsmen shortly after the plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, chairman of the adhoc committee, Mr. Mustapha said the budget was for infrastructural development of the state. 

Meanwhile, the House had earlier screened and subsequently approved the appointment of Mr. David Okedeji as the chairman, Oyo State Audit Service Commission. 

Mr. Okedeji who hailed from Oyo Town thanked Governor Makinde for the appointment and promised to discharge his duties for the development of the state. 

Mr. Okedeji said the establishment of the Oyo State Audit Service Commission was long overdue considering its importance to the smooth running of governance.

Mosope Kehinde

Yoruba

Gomina Seyi Makinde Beere Fun Afikun Aba Eto Isuna

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Afikun aba isuna oni billionu lona aadota naira ni won ti ka fun Igbakeji nile Igbimo Asofin Ipinle Oyo.

Eyi lo waye leyin ti Gomina Seyi Makinde ti fiwe sowo sile igbimo asofin naa ti adari ile, OgbeniAdebo Ogundoyin si kaa to wa beere fun ijiroro ati ibuwolu re.

Gegebi Gomina Makinde se so, afikun billion lona aadota naira naa lo wa fun awon ise akanse to ko si ninu aba isuna odun 2021.

Awon ise akanse naa ni ona olobiripo ti yio gba billionu lona meedogbon Naira, opopona Iseyin si Ogbomoso ti yio gba billion meedogun naira nigbeti atunse papako ofurufu tilu Ibadan yio gba billionu mewa naira.

Adari ile, Ogbeni Ogundoyin wa sagbekale igbimo kan lori oro isuna lati bojuwo ibeere afikun aba isuna ti Gomina gbe wa naa.

Saaju ni ile igbimo asofin ti buwolu afiku owoya bilionu mefa fun ijoba to Gomina Seyi Makinde nle waju re.

Mospe Kehinde/Oluwayemisi Owonikoko

Politics

OYHA Urges MDAs To Tackle Sexual Harassment

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Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has lamented the increasing level of sexual molestation of women especially in public offices. 

This followed a motion on the need to address rising cases of sexual violence against women in Oyo State presented to the House by member representing Ogbomoso North State constituency, Mrs. Wunmi Oladeji. 

OYHA member representing Ogbomoso North State constituency, Mrs. Wunmi Oladeji

Mrs. Oladeji expressed displeasure that public offices were becoming a haven where female workers are being induced with material or monetary pressures to sexually abuse them.

The lawmaker called on appropriate Ministries Departments and Agencies to set machinery in motion to implement the recently assented Violence against Persons Law to complement other measures. 

Contributing, lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency, Mr. Seyi Adisa who showed concern on the development, especially in public institutions, called for collaboration among law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to take care of victims. 

OYHA lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency, Mr. Seyi Adisa

In his resolution, Speaker of the House, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin passed the motion’s resolutions, adding that The Office of the Head of Service should take immediate action in line with extant service regulations to discipline employees who harass other employees and provide protection for employees who report harassment.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

Oyo Assembly Approves Loan to Bridge Infrastructural Deficit

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Towards ensuring bridging infrastructural deficit and achieving even development across the State, the Oyo State house of assembly has approved additional Six billion Naira credit facility for Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration.

In a letter sent to the lawmakers from the executive, Governor Makinde noted that the six billion Naira loan request is to ensure a seamless execution of contracts awarded by the State government in bridging infrastructural deficit in the State.

The Speaker of the house, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said that the 9th  Oyo State House of Assembly will continue to monitor the spending and expenses of the Executive Council, and ensure the loans being approved will be judiciously used. 

Meanwhile, Thursday this week has been fixed for screening of Mr David Okediji as the Chairman designate for the newly established Oyo State Audit Service Commission.

The nomination became imperative following the recent passage of the Audit Commission Bill, 2021 by the Oyo State House of Assembly. 

Mr David Okediji is expected to furnish the house with fourteen copies of his curriculum vitae for consideration.

Mosope Kehinde

Lifestyle

Oyo Assembly Advocates Aggressive Campaign On Discrimination Against Albinism

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Oyo State House of Assembly has stressed the need for more sensitization against the discrimination of the People with Albinism.

The call followed a motion presented before the house by the lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North state constituency, Mrs. Olawumi Oladeji.

Mrs Oladeji, while presenting the motion, disclosed that the genetic formation and impaired vision of people with albinism are major stigmas putting them in a disadvantage position to have access to proper health care.

The lawmaker said Oyo State is the second highest of the states discriminating against People with Albinism with 26 percent, following Plateau State which is maintaining the first with 34 percent.

While calling on the state government to extend the application of Oyo State Person Living with Disability Law, 2017 and other relevant international treaties to cover People with Albinism, Mrs. Oladeji prayed that People with Albinism should always be considered whenever there is opportunity for employment in any government establishments.

The lawmaker also emphasized on public enlightenment programmes through primary healthcare centers for parents with albino children.

While passing the resolution on the motion, the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, urged the state government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and National Orientation Agency (NOA) to begin sensitization campaign against discrimination of People with Albinism especially in the rural communities.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

OYHA Denies Invitation of Speaker by EFCC

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Oyo state House of Assembly has denied a report in a section of media that the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin was arrested and drilled by the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, Ibadan office. 

In an interview with Radio Nigeria, Chairman, House committee on Information and ICT, Mr Kazeem Olayanju said the online news that reported the arrest of Mr Ogundoyin for alledged fraud in the purchase of vechicle for members of the Assembly was unfounded and untrue.

Mr. Olayanju said though the ICPC informed the House of Assembly of another petition received against the Assembly but neither the EFCC nor the ICPC arrested any principal officer lately. 

Mr Olayanju who said investigation was on going on the allegation, explained that no member of the house complained of any fault from the cars as against the claim of the petitioner.

 

Mosope Kehinde

News

Oyo Assembly Passes State Audit Bill Into Law

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 The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the Oyo State Audit Bill, 2021 into Law.

The passage of the bill was sequel to the presentation of the report of the House Committee on Public Account, Finance and Appropriation by its Chairman, Mr Akeem Mustapha. 

The bill will among other things see to the establishment of the Oyo State Audit Commission.

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin who led the House on a Clause by Clause consideration of the bill said, it would also make provision for the appointment, condition of service, functions and powers of the Auditor General of the State and Local Government.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

Oyo State Audit Commission Bill Scales Second Reading

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A bill to establish the Oyo State Audit Commission has scaled through first and second reading at the Oyo State House of Assembly.

Aside from seeing to the establishment of the Oyo State Audit Commission, the Bill will also make provision for the appointment, condition of service, functions and powers of the Auditor General of the State and Local Governments.

It will equally see to the Auditing of Public Accounts at the State and Local Governments.

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the bill was another bold attempt to strengthen and improve auditing activities in the State.

Mr Ogundoyin later referred the bill to the Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Public Accounts, Finance and Appropriation for further scrutiny and deliberations.

Mosope Kehinde

OYHA Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin
Religion

Reminisce on Christ Greatest Sacrifice, Oyo Speaker Charges Christians

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin says Easter is the time to remember the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ and his unconditional love for humanity.

The Speaker therefore called on Nigerians and indeed Christians to renew their faith in God through Jesus Christ so that his death and resurrection would not be in vain. 

Hon Ogundoyin gave the charge in his 2021 Easter message to Nigerians.

According to him, it is the season of rebirth; hence people must renew their faith and imbibe the teachings of the risen Saviour.

“Easter is one of the most important days for Christians across the world. To this end, I am wishing all Nigerians a blessed 2021 Easter. Congratulations! Jesus Christ died so that we could live. Let us endeavor to shy away from sins and prepare ourselves to be worthy of Christ, the Saviour. Our sins have been washed away through the blood of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary”

“Though the country is still going through difficult times, all we need to do is to use this period of Easter celebration to pray for a better and more prosperous nation. Oyo State also requires our prayers as Governor Seyi Makinde continues to paddle the canoe of the Pacesetter state”, Hon Ogundoyin said

He said Easter is usually a period of solemn celebration and reflection, stressing that the forty day lent that preceded it is a time for spiritual sacrifice and personal discipline. 

Mr Ogundoyin, who urged all Nigerians to see light at the end of the tunnel, maintained that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ brought hope and eternal life to people.

He warned Nigerians to desist from promoting issues and activities that were divisive, and called for love, unity and togetherness among the citizenry.

Kehinde Mosope

Politics

Oyo Assembly Mandates LGs, LCDAs Chairmen to Submit Account of Stewardship

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has mandated all Chairmen of the 33 local government areas and 35 local council development areas (LCDAs) to submit an account of their stewardship by next Friday. 

After the submission, the Adhoc committee of the Assembly is expected to scrutinize the activities of the LGs and LCDAs in terms of records, accounts, projects and contracts from December 2020 till date. 

This move, according to the Assembly, is in recognition of the fact that the current tenure and operation of transition committee Chairmen in LGAs and LCDAs will expire on March 19 in anticipation of the conduct of local government election on May 15. 

According to a motion presented by Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Ademola Popoola, the stewardship report would prevent the caretaker committees from foisting liabilities on the incoming democratically elected government.

Meanwhile, the resolution by the committee to carrying out another oversight not long after one was done last November was earlier objected by Mrs Wumi Oladeji of Ogbomoso North and Mr Isiaka Kazeem of Oyo East/Oyo West constituency. 

Mosope Kehinde

Economy

Gov. Makinde Assents To 2021 Budget

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has signed the state’s 2021 appropriation bill of 268.8 billion naira into law.

Governor Makinde while assenting the bill at the Executive Council Chamber, Agodi-Secretariat, Ibadan said the 2021 budget with 70% performance target would accommodate more developmental projects for the state.

The governor who explained that the budget would increase the state’s response to economic challenges maintained that his administration would do the needful to achieve the fiscal sustainability of the budget.

It would be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde had ordered the downward review of the 273.7 Billion naira budget earlier approved by the Oyo State House of Assembly to 268.8 Billion naira due to the need to achieve a favorable budget performance.

As a result, the 273.7 billion naira earlier approved has since been reduced and the budget was passed in the sum of 268.8 Billion naira on December 18, 2020, representing an increase of 2.2 Billion naira on the budget proposal of 266.6 billion naira submitted by the governor on November 24, 2020.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Oyo Government Seeks Tenure Extension For Caretaker Chairmen

By Web News 770

Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has received the request of the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for an extension of tenure of the sixty-eight Local Government and Local Council Development Areas Caretaker Chairmen and their members.

The request was contained in a letter forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly by the governor.

The tenure of the Caretaker Chairmen whose appointments were approved on the 19th of December, 2020 will expire on the 19th of December, 2020.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin who read the letter at the plenary said the House will work in line with the report generated by its Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.

Mr Ogundoyin assured that the request will be attended to by the House during its plenary on Friday.

Meanwhile, the governor also forwarded names of nominees for the board of the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency to the assembly. 

They are retired Justice Eni Esan, Mr Oyebade Oyedepo, CSP Erindero Lawrence and representatives of Nigerian Police, ICAN and DSS.

The nominees are to appear before the house on Friday this week for screening.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

OYHA Suspends 13 LG, LCDA Chairmen

By Web News 958

Thirteen Local Government and Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs caretaker chairmen in Oyo state have been suspended indefinitely by the Oyo State House of Assembly. 

The caretaker chairmen were suspended for non-compliance to the directive of the house calling on the chairmen to provide detailed information on functional and non-functional earth moving equipment in their councils. 

The suspension followed unanimous agreement of the lawmakers at the resumed sitting of the house presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin after the #EndSARS protest in the state. 

Names of LCDAs whose caretaker chairmen were suspended are, Akinyele East, Lagelu West, Soro, Ogbomoso Central, Ogbomoso South West, Ajorosun, Ibarapa North west and Oyo South East LCDAs.

Other local government areas are, Ido, Oluyole, Ibadan North East, Itesiwaju, Oyo East Local Governments. 

The house further agreed that secretaries of the affected councils should take over activities with immediate effect. 

In the report presented by the Chairman House Committee on Local Government, Mr Olusegun Popoola, other caretaker chairmen that complied with the directive are to ensure that all farming equipment in their domains work effectively to boost agriculture in the state.

Mosope Kehinde

Economy

Oyo Assembly Approves Executive’s Request to Take #100 Billion Prosperity Bond

By Web News 562

 

The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the request of the executive arm to take a #100 billion prosperity bond.

The lawmakers approved the bond during its plenary after considering the report of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Finance, and Appropriation. 

The Executive recently requested to obtain a #100 billion bond to finance certain medium/long term infrastructural projects.

Pursuant to the unanimous agreement of the House, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, granted the prosperity bond.

Mr Ogundoyin noted that a special committee will be constituted to ensure judicious spending of the bond.

He added that the #100 billion bond in which its repayment spread over years will be spent on Capital projects which in return bring in investors and boost the economy of the state.

Mosope Kehinde