Legislature

Oyo Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence on Makinde, Ogundoyin

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

The lawmakers also expressed the same confidence in the Speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, and the leadership of the House.

The decision was made during plenary at the resumption of recess of the House.

In his contribution, Mr. Olatunde Kehinde, representing Akinyele State Constituency 2, highlighted the governor’s recent rollout of strategic road projects across Oyo State.

He emphasized that a significant portion of the recently approved N300 billion facility will fund the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads, which are vital for economic growth and connectivity.

Also speaking, the majority leader, Mr. Sanjo Adedoyin, praised the launch of the Oyo State Sub national Implementation Strategy for the African Continental Free Trade Area AFCFTA, describing it as a visionary move that positions the state as a key economic player within the continent.

He thereafter moved a motion formally endorsing the policies and direction of the Seyi Makinde-led administration, which was seconded by the Chief Whip, Mr. Gbenga Oyekola.

In his remarks, the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, reiterated the Assembly’s commitment to good governance and transparency.

He assured that the 10th Assembly is focused on delivering its legislative responsibilities without bias or witch-hunting.

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Health

OYSHA Takes Step to Curb Use of Chemicals in Food Processing

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for proactive measures against the use of harmful chemicals in the process, production and preservation of foods.

This was a move to prevent the spread of life-threatening diseases such as cancers, kidney, and heart failure among others.

The lawmaker representing the Ogbomoso North state constituency, Hon. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, made the call in a motion she moved and was seconded by Hon. Olamide Akinajo during the plenary on Tuesday.

The lawmaker, in his motion disclosed that using chemical such as hypo, bleach, potash and detergents to process cassava, preserve ponmo and some other foodstuffs to make them soft and ferment in order to maximize profit has become a prevalent practice in some states like Ondo and Ekiti.

Hon. Oladeji, while calling on Oyo State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism to embark on sensitization campaigns at foodstuff markets across the state, emphasized that the practice constitutes a dangerous threat to public health.

The lawmaker, who is the Chairman Committee on Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, in her prayers, urged the state government to create a special task force that will constantly monitor and arrest anybody engaging in the criminal activity with focus on prosecuting the offender.

She also urged the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to embark on periodic sensitization programmes on dangers associated with use of harmful chemicals in the process of fufu and other food substances.

In his contribution, the lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju state constituency, Hon. Dele Adeola, backed the mover of the motion, Hon. Oladeji by calling for the proper monitoring, arresting and prosecution of the offenders by the environmental and health task force to ensure a healthy environment.  

Hon. Isiaka Tunde, representing Oyo East/ Oyo West constituency, urged National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to intensify efforts to address the menace.

While adopting all the resolutions, the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, called on the state’s Ministry of Health to set up a task force that will be arresting culprits who are indulging in the use of harmful chemicals in the process, production and preservation of foods.

While adopting the resolutions, Hon. Ogundoyin, urged all the concerned Ministries to take the necessary steps in addressing the situation.

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

Judiciary

Oyo Law Makers on Working Visit to National Assembly

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Clerk of the National Assembly, Architect Amos Olatunde has advocated a strong inter parliamentary synergy among the state houses of assemblies in the country to create a common goal for quality legislation for Nigerians

Arch. Olatunde made this known while receiving Oyo state House of Assembly  committee on Inter Parliamentary Relations’  led by its Chairman, Mr Olamide Akinajo, in his office, at the National Assembly complex, Abuja. 

The clerk who stressed the need for state assemblies to synergise towards possible ways of implementing financial autonomy for the legislature, urged them to make laws that are people oriented. 

He challenged them to ensure that the legislature is well funded. “In the making of budget make sure that the legislature is well funded”.

“We are the less funded, but the most shouted about, is the legislature, there is need to provide enough fund to make us function properly”.

 He admonished the Oyo lawmakers to see their involvement in the Central Parliamentary Association (CPA) as important, advising them to always participate more in parliament activities within and outside the country. 

The NASS Clerk disclosed that, the Oyo State delegation was the second state Assembly his office had received this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Arch. Olatunde advised the delegation to set aside their party affiliations to build Oyo State and Nigeria.

Earlier, leader of the delegation, Mr Olamide Akinajo said they are on a five days working visit to the National Assembly, and expressed confident that the visit will enhance working relation between Oyo State House of Assembly and the National Assembly.

The Lawmakers will continue their working visitation to speaker of the House of Representatives Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, and Honorable Members and senators representing Oyo State at the National Assembly.

Some members of the delegation included vice chairman of the committee and member representing Afijio state constituency, Mr Seyi Adisa as well as lawmaker representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju constituency, Mr Bamidele Adeola. 

Kehinde Mosope

Politics

OYSHA Completes Screening of 14 Commissioner Nominees

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Fourteen commissioners that will form the cabinet of Governor Seyi Makinde have been cleared by the Oyo state House of Assembly lawmakers.

At the screening on the floor of the house, four out of the fourteen commissioners who were former members of the state House of Assembly, Barrister Adeniyi Farinto, Mrs. Funmilayo Orisadeyi, Mr. Jacob Ojekunle and Mr Kehinde Ayoola took their bows in accordance to sections 106, 192 subsection 4 of the 1999 Constitution.

Other nominees cleared were Dr Abiodun Bello, Prof Oyelowo Oyewo, Prof Kehinde Shangodoyin, Barr Olasunkanmi Olaleye, Mr Adeniyi Adebisi, Mr Seun Ashamu, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun and Mr Akinola Ojo.

Speaking on his plans for the development of Oyo state when inaugurated, Chief Bayo Lawal who was a three time commissioner and DG Seyi Makinde campaign Organization 2019 said irrespective of portfolio given to him, he is ready to share his experiences with other ministries.

Mr. Seun Ashamu identified the need for critical assessment of the condition of the shooting stars football club with a view to revamp the club.

The house also cleared three nominees for the state Universal Basic Education Board, Mr. Nureni Adeniran as Chairman, Mr. Akeem Oladeji and Mr. Dayo Ogungbenro as full time members.

Reacting, speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin congratulated the commissioner designates and urged them to endeavour to make Oyo state great.

The screening exercise was in pursuant to section 192 (2) of the 1999 constitution of the Federal republic of Nigeria, as amended.

Kehinde Mosope