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.
As Nigeria celebrates International Workers’ Day, the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, has urged state legislatures to reinforce their commitment to enacting laws that promote job security, fair wages, and improved labour conditions for Nigerian workers.
In his May Day message, Mr. Ogundoyin emphasised the critical role of workers in driving National development and stressed the need for legislative actions that protect their rights and enhance workplace standards.
He noted that the growing economic challenges require urgent government intervention to safeguard workers from instability and hardship.
“The Nigerian workforce is the backbone of our economy, and we must prioritise their welfare through effective policies. I urge state legislatures to enact robust labour laws that ensure job security, equitable remuneration, and workplace protections. Workers deserve the assurance that their hard work is recognised and rewarded,” Ogundoyin stated.
Recognising the struggles faced by labour unions in advocating for better working conditions, Mr. Ogundoyin, who is also the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, reiterated the commitment of the Conference of Speakers to supporting legislative measures that advance labor rights.
He called on both the federal and state governments to strengthen social protection programs and create economic policies that alleviate the burden on workers.
Mr. Ogundoyin also addressed the current economic realities, including inflation and unemployment, which have significantly affected the purchasing power of Nigerian workers.
He urged the government to explore strategic reforms that would ease the financial burden and provide workers with sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Furthermore, the Speaker commended Nigerian workers for their resilience, dedication, and contributions to national progress despite prevailing challenges.
He encouraged them to remain steadfast in their commitment to professionalism and excellence, assuring them that legislative bodies would continue to work toward creating a fair and conducive labour environment.
“The essence of Workers’ Day is to honour the sacrifices and contributions of our workforce. We must ensure that labour policies align with global standards and offer practical solutions to the challenges workers face.
The strength of our nation lies in the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of its people,” Ogundoyin added.
The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, has pledged the support of State Legislatures for increased women’s representation in government.
This commitment was made during the Media Town Hall on Women’s Political Participation held in Lagos.
In his goodwill message, Mr Ogundoyin emphasized the importance of women’s participation in politics, expressing support for legislative reforms that advance women’s political involvement and create an enabling environment for inclusive governance and gender parity in Nigeria.
He noted that the Conference of Speakers would support any initiative that promotes inclusivity for youth and women.
Mr. Ogundoyin, who is also the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, reiterated the commitment of the Conference of Speakers to prioritizing gender equality and empowering women in politics.
He commended the 10th Senate Retreat of the Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution for proposing two bills, aimed at increasing women’s representation in government.
Oyo State House of Assembly has described the Speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin as a leader with the Midas touch for excellence in all spheres, especially on Legislative matters.
The Assembly remarked in a statement signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Media and ICT, Mr Waheed Akintayo to congratulate Mr Ogundoyin on his 37th.birthday.
Mr Akintayo said the Speaker, who doubles as the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures has distinguished himself as a young, vibrant, focused and dynamic visionary leader.
“As we celebrate this important day with you, we want to acknowledge your selfless disposition to the entrenchment of democracy not only in Oyo state but throughout Nigeria”.
The House further lauded Mr Ogundoyin for ensuring a good working relationship between the Executive and the Legislature which is contributing in no small measures to the tremendous developments witnessed in all nooks and crannies of Oyo State
“We wish Rt Hon Speaker many more outstanding years in good health and prosperity.
Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly have passed a vote of confidence on the new Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, describing him as their unanimous choice to lead the State Assembly.
The passage of the resolution followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sherif seconded by the minority leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye with the concurrence of other twenty lawmakers present at a plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Lawmakers including the Deputy Chief Whip, Mr Babatunde Tella and Mr Adeleye said that the election of the new Speaker, Mr Elemide, was the unanimous decision of the lawmakers, adding that the legislature was at the liberty to effect a change of leadership as lawmakers desired.
Earlier, the Minority Leader, Mr Adeleye informed the House of the receipt of a court summon initiated by the impeached Speaker Mr Olakunle Oluomo, which was served on eleven lawmakers, including the Clerk of the House/Head of Legislative Service and the Deputy Clerk regarding the impeachment that took place barely two weeks ago.
Responding, the Speaker, Mr Elemide applauded his colleague-lawmakers for their belief in his leadership, adding that the House under his leadership would continue to be exemplary in the discharge of its constitutional duties.
Former Speaker, the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’abba, is dead.
Na’abba represented Kano Municipal Federal Constituency of Kano State in 1999.
A brother to the deceased, Ahmed Umar Na’abba who spoke to Vanguard via telephone, said Na’abba died in the early hours of Wednesday at the National Hospital, Abuja.
Ahmed said: “He died around 3 a.m. in the wee hours of Wednesday at the National Hospital, Abuja.
“We are currently making arrangements for transportation of the corpse to Kano for burial,” Ahmed said.
Late Ghali Na’abba is survived by a wife and 10 children (eight females and two males).
Late Na’Abba joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and won the Kano Municipal Federal Constituency seat in the April 1999 general elections.
Subsequently, he emerged as Speaker of the House of Representatives after the political crisis unseated the first Speaker of the Fourth Republic, Salisu Buhari.
He was born into the family of Alhaji Umar Na’Abba, a businessman in Tudun Wada, Kano City, Kano Municipal Local Government on 27 September 1958.
He attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he studied political science and graduated in 1979.
His father was a firm disciplinarian and an Islamic scholar. His father taught him virtues of hard work, entrepreneurship, strong religious inclination, prudence and modesty.
Three additional Commissioner nominees screened by the Ogun State House of Assembly have been tasked with quality service delivery and creative ways to improve the State’s Internally Generated Revenue without putting unnecessary financial burden on the people.
The Speaker of the House, Mr Olakunle Oluomo gave the charge at the end of the screening exercise for the prospective Commissioners, emphasizing that the best would be expected of them, if confirmed by the Assembly and appointed by the State Governor.
Those screened by the lawmakers were Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Efuwape, Mr Olatunji Odunlami and Mr Wasiu Isiaka.
The Speaker enjoined them to avoid any form of influence that could hinder the progress and development of the State.
Responding, the Commissioner nominees promised to consolidate on their achievements during the first term, while assuring that they would continue to synergize with the State legislature and other relevant stakeholders to render development-driven policies and programmes for the benefit of the State.
36-year old Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin on Saturday emerged the new Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria.
Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, emerged at a national meeting of the Conference in Abuja following the withdrawal of the Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Taiwo Oluomo from the race.
The appointment of Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin was thereafter confirmed through a unanimous voice vote by the speakers in attendance at the Conference.
This was consequent upon the expiration of the two year tenure of the leadership of the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon Abubakar Suleiman.
The Constitution of the Conference stipulates a two year term of office for its elected leadership and this is rotated between the Northern and the Southern part of the country.
This time it is the turn of the Southern region to produce the Chairman of the Conference.
With this, the Oyo State Speaker has made history by becoming the youngest Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria since its establishment in 1999.
This is also the first time a member of an opposition party will emerge as the Chairman of the Conference.
In his acceptance speech, Oyo Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin expressed his willingness to selflessly serve the Conference.
” I therefore accept this honor with a great sense of gratitude, humility, responsibility and an overwhelming determination to selflessly serve this assemblage of highly revered Rt. Hon Speakers of Nigeria’s State legislatures.
” I would like to say that today marks another significant milestone in my life and indeed in my political journey because as the youngest amongst you, you have unhesitantly given me the mandate to steer the ship of the Conference not minding my young mind. I see this as one the highest honors bestowed on me and one of the greatest challenges and responsibilities placed before me in recent years.
” I am however poised for the task and ready to justify the confidence reposed in me by all our highly esteemed Speakers of State legislatures in Nigeria. I shall work and relate with everyone as we are all indispensable stakeholders in the assignment giving to the new Executivr council. ” Ogundoyin said
He appreciated the outgoing Executive Council of the Conference for projecting and actualising the objectives of the conference in the last two years.
Oyo Speaker assured that the new Executive Council would not only work assiduously to achieve the goals of the Conference but would also set more ambitious and realistic goals.
” We are ready to place the Conference on a higher pedestal by working to make it more relevant in the grand scheme of things in our dear nation. We shall equally ensure a more robust connection and network with other parliaments, parliamentary organizations and various notable institutions across the world.
” We will explore possible ways of ensuring a harmonized and uniformed House Standing Rules for all state legislatures in order to enhance our legislative institutions and processes as well strengthen our oversight functions. This will assist us in addressing emerging challenges, and aligning with international best legislative practices” Ogundoyin added.
The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun has promised members of staff that his leadership would provide all necessary support to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery.
Prince Egbedun gave the assurance during a visit to the House of Assembly Clinic and the assembly’s e-Library.
He assured that the clinic would be well-equipped and staffed to an extent that it can extend its services to members of the public living in the community to foster better community relationship.
The Speaker, who was received at the clinic by the Chief Nursing Officer, CNO, Mr Oluwafemi Adams and the Senior Nursing Officer, SNO, Miss Adebowale Abidemi, said the clinic needs an upgrade to fulfil the objective behind its establishment.
The medical staff requested the support of the leadership of the 8th Assembly in ensuring that the clinic is put to adequate use.
While inspecting the assembly’s e-Library, Prince Egbedun assured the personnel that he would liaise with the Clerk of the House, Mr. Simeon Amusan to ensure that internet is provided and other equipment are fixed or replaced to bring the library to life.
He noted that the Assembly Library should serve its purpose to the members and staff of the assembly as well as serve as a research centre for the students in Osun State.
Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, representing Ibarapa East State constituency has emerged as the New Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly for the second time.
Mr Ogundoyin, son of a re-known businessman in the state, Late Adeseun Ogundoyin emerged unopposed as the Speaker shortly after the inauguration of10th Oyo State House Of Assembly.
Meanwhile, Member representing Ona Ara State Constituency, Mr Abiodun Fadeyi was nominated and emerged unopposed as the Deputy Speaker of the 10th Oyo Assembly.
Clerk of the House, Mrs Yetunde Awe administered the oath of office on the Speaker and Deputy Speaker after reading the proclamation order by Governor Seyi Makinde.
Reacting, Speaker of the house, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin promised to uphold the principles of legislative duties and ensure unity of the house.
Our Correspondent reports that, twenty eight Lawmakers from the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP and four assembly members from the All Progressives Congress, APC were inaugurated into the 10th assembly.
The inauguration ceremony was witnessed by Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, Chief Judge of Oyo state, Chief of Staff to the governor, traditional rulers, political appointees PDP stalwarts among others
With the inauguration, it was the first time in Oyo State that a lawmaker will be elected as Speaker for consecutive Assemblies without any interruption.
Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives after heated exchanges which almost saw fellow Republicans come to blows.
According to the report, it took 15 rounds of voting for Mr McCarthy to win the job, despite his party having a majority in the chamber.
It came after a dramatic pressure campaign played out live on the House floor as party rebel Matt Gaetz was urged to vote for Mr McCarthy.
The Florida Congressman was among six holdouts who relented late on Friday.
Earlier, amid heated scenes in the chamber, Mr Gaetz had almost come to blows with Rep Mike Rogers – a supporter of Mr McCarthy. The Alabama congressman had to be physically restrained by colleagues as he bellowed and jabbed his finger at Mr Gaetz.
The Speaker sets the House agenda and oversees the legislative business. The post is second in line to the presidency after the US vice-president.
Speaking after his confirmation, Mr McCarthy wrote on Twitter: “I hope one thing is clear after this week: I will never give up. And I will never give up for you, the American people.”
Mr McCarthy told reporters that former President Trump had helped him get the final votes: “I don’t think anybody should doubt his influence”.
“He was with me from the beginning… he would call me and he would call others,” he said.
US President Joe Biden congratulated Mr McCarthy for his win and said he looked forward to cooperating with the Republican Party.
“The American people expect their leaders to govern in a way that puts their needs above all else, and that is what we need to do now,” he said.
Republicans have already pledged to launch investigations into Mr Biden’s family business dealings and administration.
In a remarkable turnaround in the 12th round of voting, Mr McCarthy was able to persuade 14 Republican holdouts to cast their vote for him. A 15th rebel followed suit for the 13th ballot.
After the 13th ballot was adjourned, Mr McCarthy insisted to reporters that he would “have the votes” to take the speakership on the next round.
But the California congressman was still three votes short of the 217 he needed to take the prized gavel, and in chaotic and dramatic scenes, he again failed to win on the 14th ballot.
The dissidents included members of the House Freedom Caucus, who argue that Mr McCarthy is not conservative enough to lead them as they work to try to oppose Democratic President Joe Biden’s agenda.
Mr McCarthy has offered various concessions to the rebels, including a seat on the influential rules committee, which sets the terms for debate on legislation in the chamber.
He also agreed to lower the threshold for triggering a vote on whether to unseat the Speaker, to only one House member, leading to the possibility that the Republican coalition could easily fracture again even after Mr McCarthy’s victory.
As the last politician on the roll – Montana’s Ryan Zinke – voted, the House floor erupted in applause as it became clear Mr McCarthy had finally emerged victorious.
Mr McCarthy hugged other representatives and signed autographs, but across the room, the Democrats’ side was completely silent. No democrat applauded.
Senior Democratic Party lawmakers accused Mr McCarthy of ceding power to an extreme wing of his party and likened the stand-off to the riot exactly two years ago on Capitol Hill by Trump supporters who disrupted Mr Biden’s certification as president.
“Two years ago insurrectionists failed to take over the Capitol,” Congressman Eric Swalwell wrote on Twitter. “Tonight Kevin McCarthy let them take over the Republican Party.”
And Virginia Congressman Don Beyer referred to the angry scenes among Republicans that followed the 14th count.
“Unsettling that this process ends in threats of violence in the House Chamber, on this of all days,” he said. “Maybe it didn’t determine the outcome, but that is no way to conduct the people’s business. A dark and sobering moment will probably be remembered long after this session ends.”
The minority Democrats had continued to vote in unison for their leader, New York’s Hakeem Jeffries, the first black person ever to lead a party in Congress.
Friday was the first day that Mr McCarthy’s vote count actually surpassed that of Mr Jeffries.
Mr McCarthy opened his acceptance speech by joking; “that was easy, eh?”. He outlined a range of Republican policy objectives that included lowering prices, securing the US-Mexico border and combating what he described as a “woke indoctrination”.
He said one of his primary goals was to stop “wasteful Washington spending”.
The lawmakers began leaving the Congress around 02:00 local time on Saturday morning – 14 hours after the gavel first rang at noon.
Not since 1860 in the build-up to the American Civil War has the lower chamber of Congress voted this many times to pick a speaker. Back then it took 44 rounds of ballots.
In November’s midterm elections, Republicans won the House by a weaker-than-expected margin of 222 to 212. Democrats retained control of the Senate.BBC/Taiwo Akinola
By the time the House of Representatives adjourned late on Wednesday after Republicans failed on their sixth attempt to elect a new speaker, tempers had flared, a chorus of booing had erupted, and gleeful Democrats munched popcorn as turmoil engulfed the other side of the aisle.
After two days of backroom dealings, Republicans and Democrats could not even agree on whether to call it a night – the knife-edge vote to adjourn prompted shouts and confusion. On CNN, an anchor pondered: “Is this normal?”
What should have been a straightforward vote for Republicans, who hold a majority in the lower chamber, has turned into a political drama that has paralysed the third branch of the American government.
Wednesday was day two of the chaotic saga, as a group of hard-line Republicans refused repeatedly to support party leader Kevin McCarthy, denying him his long-coveted speaker position and bringing all other House business screeching to a halt.
“Well, it’s Groundhog Day. Again,” Congresswoman Kat Cammack, a Florida Republican, said from the floor as she again nominated Mr McCarthy to lead the chamber.
Now the deadlock in the 118th Congress will drag on into Thursday – the longest vote for a speaker in a century.
Nappy changing
When the members of the House entered the chamber on Tuesday, there was a sense of celebration in the air.
The first day of a new Congress is typically a family affair. Parents, spouses and children crowded the chamber and surrounding hallways, hoping to see their loved ones take the oath of office.
For four-month-old Hodge Gomez, that meant naps and nappy changes in the US Capitol while his father, California Representative Jimmy Gomez, a Democrat, took part in the first rounds of ballots. Network cameras at one point captured a chubby-cheeked Hodge wriggling in a sling strapped to his father’s chest as the congressman cast his vote.
“He loved it,” Mr Gomez said.
But as the first ballot became a second, then a third, that initial enthusiasm faded. Members paced back and forth in the chamber, some letting their heads loll back over their chairs. Pennsylvania Democrat Madeline Dean handed out chocolate to a bored-looking Representative Larry Nadler.
Mr McCarthy sat placidly in his chair, managing to laugh ruefully amid the dysfunction around him.
‘It looks messy’
After a long night of negotiations, the lawmakers returned on Wednesday.
Speaking from the House floor to nominate Mr McCarthy, Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin attempted something of a pep talk, reminding his colleagues how lucky they were to be there.
“It looks messy,” he said. “But democracy is messy.”
Indeed, over the next nine hours and three roll-call votes, it kept looking messier.
Throughout the day, increasingly weary-looking Republicans navigated the chamber, gathering for huddles and increasingly animated debate as Democrats looked on.
Florida’s Matt Gaetz – a leader of the anti-McCarthy group – held court with as many as 15 Republicans at one time, including some of Mr McCarthy’s allies. At one point, he cornered Steve Scalise, Mr McCarthy’s deputy, gesticulating animatedly while Mr Scalise simply shook his head, covering his face with his hands.
“He’s a desperate guy,” Mr Gaetz said of Mr McCarthy. “I’m ready to vote all night, all week, all month and never for that person.”
The calm exterior that Mr McCarthy had managed to present a day earlier slipped slightly on Wednesday. Looking increasingly agitated, the California Republican fidgeted with his glasses, stared at his phone and left his seat repeatedly for discussions outside the chamber.
With each passing vote, tension seemed to build. In a speech nominating Mr McCarthy for a sixth ballot, Ms Cammack, the Florida Republican, claimed that Democrats had been drinking alcohol on the House floor, a baseless allegation that drew furious boos and shouts from the other side of the aisle.
As Democrats, the minority party tried to put forward their leader, Hakeem Jeffries, for speaker, the Republican rebels countered by nominating another black congressman, Byron Donalds.
One of the Republican dissidents, Texas congressman Chip Roy, noted it was the first time in history that two African Americans had been nominated for the high office. Lawmakers from both parties rose to applaud.
But such flashes of bipartisanship were rare.
Some Democrats could not hide their delight at the Republican disarray, tweeting several pictures of themselves bringing buckets of popcorn to the chamber floor. President Joe Biden, departing the White House for an event in Kentucky, described the congressional deadlock as “really embarrassing”.
Increasingly, too, there was a feeling of disbelief that a typically ceremonial vote had come to this. Each time a rebel Republican rose to nominate a challenger to McCarthy the sound of groans grew louder, as members prepared for another futile round of voting.
Despite all the horse trading, little has changed. Mr McCarthy has vowed to keep fighting; meaning another day of political disarray is probably in store.
The need for collective cooperation between stakeholders to address the challenges posed by illicit drug abuse amongst the Youth, has again been stressed.
The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye made the call on his Twitter handle to mark this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and illicit Trafficking.
Mr Owoeye stressed the need for more awareness for members of the public on the dangers inherent in drug abuse and to lay emphasis on safe guarding the future of the Nation.
While lauding the activities of The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in curbing the menace, the Speaker urged personnel of the agency to intensify more on their duties.
The United Nations, UN, had set aside 26th June every year to campaign against Drug Abuse and illegal drug trade across the world.
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.
Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has signed the 2022 budget of 129.7 billion naira.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oyetola commended the legislature for diligent work on the budget and noted that with 83 per cent performance of 2021 budget as at the 3rd quarter, the 2022 budget would witness an improved performance.
Governor Oyetola who said the 2022 budget was developed with a passion for human development and citizens’ welfare, solicited more support from critical stakeholders for improved budget performance.
In his remark, the speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye noted that early presentation of the 2022 appropriation bill to the assembly by the governor gave room for thorough screening of budget proposals by government Ministries, Agencies and Departments.
Mr Owoeye who solicited prompt funding of the Osun Internal Revenue Service, OIRS, stressed the need for revenue-generating agencies and departments to double their efforts.
Earlier in a remark, the Osun State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Yinusa Olalekan noted that the budget had input from citizens across the senatorial districts in the state.
The 2022 budget christened “Budget of Sustainable Development” is 17 billion naira higher than the 2021 budget.
It has over 53 billion naira as recurrent expenditure while capital expenditure takes over 75 billion naira.
Osun State Government has reiterated its resolve to improve the economic status of residents especially the youth through continuous empowerment programmes.
The state governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola gave the assurance during a multidimensional empowerment programme organized by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, held at Ilesa Grammar School, Ilesa.
Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Mojisola Oladele was part of the event.
The Osun State House of Assembly has pledged to give its support to National Orientation Agency, NOA, in other to put an end to Female Genital Mutilation FGM in the State.
The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye stated this at a One-Day Advocacy Dialogue with State Legislators to support the implementation of laws and policies against Female Genital Mutilation in Osun at the State House of Assembly Oshogbo, organised by National Orientation Agency.
Mr. Owoeye while commending the efforts of NOA and other sister agencies for the campaign against the act, noted that FGM law has been passed into law since 2004 in the state stressing that there female circumcision has no benefit to women and girls.
He said there is need to amend some of provisions in 2004 law passed to involve traditional and religious leaders on FGM to achieve success.
In their contribution, some Lawmakers condemned the act calling for stiffer sanctions against the perpetrators.
Earlier, the Osun State Director of NOA, Mr. Oluropo Ibikunle and UNICEF representative in the state Mrs. Olutayo Aderonke acknowledged the efforts of the state House of Assembly for the passage of laws against child abuse and Female Genital Mutilation,calling for more support from state Lawmakers to eradicate the devilish act.
Meanwhile, under the Matter of Urgent Public Importance, the Lawmaker representing Ife North State Constituency and Chief Whip of House, Mr. Babatunde Olatunji brought to the notice of the House of Assembly the power outage in some communities in Ife North Local Government since past 5 month.
Mr. Olatunji noted that the power outage has crippled the commercial activities and life of the people in Ife North area.
The Speaker, Mr. Owoeye in his remark, lamented the poor electricity supply in the state and the country at large.
He then called for the appearance of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company IBEDC, National Electricity Regulatory Commission NERC and Federal Competition Consumers Agency FCCA before the state lawmakers on 13th October, 2021 to explain issues surrounding poor electricity supply.
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.
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
The Ondo State House of Assembly has appealed to the Doctors’ on strike to please toe the line of peace and return to work in the interest of the good people.
Efforts to resolve the industrial dispute generated by the striking members of the Nigeria Medical Association in Ondo State had hit the rock.
Deliberating on the development on Thursday at plenary, Lawmakers in the Ondo State House of Assembly expressed deep concern on the aftermath of the strike on the people.
They noted that the strike had triggered mortality among patients who now have to patronize quack doctors because they lack the wherewithal to attend standard hospitals in view of the high charges placed on them.
The Lawmakers appealed to relevant authorities to find a way of procuring an amicable solution to the industrial crisis which has triggered brain-drain amongst medical personnel in the state
Speaking on the development, the Speaker, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun noted that the industrial dispute has lasted for so long and there is need to put an end to it.
Mr Oleyelogun called for a tripartite meeting which would involve Medical personnel, the executive and the Legislative arms with a view to fashion out an amicable solution to the lingering crisis.
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.
The Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Olakunle Oluomo has commended the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, for the peaceful conduct of the 2021 Local Government Election in Ogun State.
Mr Oluomo gave the commendation after casting his vote at unit 19 ward 3 in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The speaker who cast his vote at about 10am, observed that the election was generally peaceful.
He appealed to eligible voters to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner and shun any act that could tarnish the image of the state.
Osun State House of Assembly has concluded screening excercise for nominees in 67 Local Government and Local Council Development Area in the state.
The Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoye advised all the nominees to work together with Lawmakers in their constituencies to fast track development of their Local Government and the State. Two Local Government and two Local Council Development Area were screened. They are Ilesa East local government, Ejigbo local government, Ejigbo South local council development Area and Ejigbo West Local council development Area. Nominees stepped down from Ola-Olaoluwa Local Government for Chairmanship position and Members from Ifedayo local government were also screened during the plenary.
Lawmaker representing Ejigbo raised issues on the Curriculum vitae of the Secretary nominee from Ejigbo for claiming to have stepped down for the lawmaker during House of Assembly member election in 2019. The Speaker, Mr Timothy Owoeye advised the Secretary nominees from Ejigbo West local council development Area to remove the paragraph where he stated that he stepped down for lawmaker representing Ejigbo for peace to reign. Mr. Owoeye appreciated his colleagues for their zeal and commitment to move the state forward through effective legislation. The Speaker, therefore, directed the Clerk of the House to present a clean copy of names of nominees on Monday for confirmation.
The Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, has stepped down the names of a chairman and two councilor nominee during the screening of Local Government caretaker nominees.
Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye during the screening exercise stepped down the name of the chairman nominee for Olaoluwa Local Government for attacking member representing Olaoluwa State Constituency during a protest.
Mr. Owoeye who maintained that the Assembly would not condone violent acts by political office holders, said he would write to the governor to replace the nominee.
Also, two councilor nominees from Ifedayo Local Government were stepped down.
The Speaker, however, stressed that only caretaker Nominees who presented their tax clearance to the Assembly would be confirmed.
Mr. Owoeye also commended his colleagues for their contributions during the screening despite closing late yesterday at 7:30pm.
10 Local government, 11 Local Council Development Area, LCDA, and 4 Area Council nominees were screen on the floor of the Osun State House of Assembly in Osogbo, Osun State.
Meanwhile, the Speaker commiserated with the family of the local security agent who died during the search and rescue operation launched to rescue the abducted passengers in Obokun Local Government Area of the state.
While selecting lawmakers to pay a condolence visit to the family of the deceased, the speaker appreciated the local security outfit for their determination and patriotism.
The Osun State House of Assembly has read the list of Local Government Chairmen, Vice- Chairmen, Secretaries and Councillors across the State.
Reading the letter during the plenary, the Speaker, Mr. Timothy Owoeye advised the Caretaker Committee to work on developing the state. The Speaker advised that, the Paramount objectives of everyone should be the interest of the state and the party. However, some names of Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen and Secretaries of few Local government, Local Council Development Areas, LCDA and Area Office were stepped down. Ejigbo West LCDA and Oriade LG Chairman while Ife Central LG and Ife-West Vice-Chairmen were stepped down Also, Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary of Egbedore Area office were stepped down. The Speaker said names stepped down of affected Local government would be resend to the House of Assembly. The Speaker, therefore directed the nominees to submit 35 copies of their credentials to the House of Assembly latest by Monday next week while the date for screening would be announced later.
