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We will continually enact laws promoting job security, fair wages – Ogundoyin
By Mosope Kehinde 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…
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Speaker Pledges Support for Increased Women Representation in Govt.
By Mosope Kehinde 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…
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Oyo Assembly Felicitates Ogundoyin
By Mosope Kehinde 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…
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Lawmakers Pass Confidence Vote on Ogun Speaker
By Omolara Adasofunjo 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…
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Former Reps Speaker, Ghali Na’Abba is Dead
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…
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OGHA Tasks Nominees on Service Delivery
By Omolara Adasofunjo 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…
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Ogundoyin Emerges Conference of Speakers Chairman
By Mosope Kehinde 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…
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Speaker Assures of Proper Upkeep of OSHA Clinic, e-Library
By Mojisola Oladele The Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Prince Adewale Egbedun has promised members of staff that his leadership would provide all necessary support to enhance the quality of healthcare delivery. Prince Egbedun gave the assurance during a visit to the House of Assembly Clinic and the assembly’s e-Library. He assured that…
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Ogundoyin, Speaker of Oyo Assembly for Second Time
By Mosope Kehinde 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.…
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US House Stalemate Ends : McCarthy Becomes Speaker
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…
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Democrats Relish Popcorn as Republicans Squabble over Speaker
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…
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Eschew Drug Abuse – Owoeye
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…
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Oyo Speaker Solicits Cordial Relationship amongst Ibarapa Obas
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…
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Governor Oyetola Signs 129.7 Billion Naira 2022 Budget
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…
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We will continually prioritize youths’ empowerment – Governor Oyetola
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.…
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Osun Assembly Pledges To End Female Genital Mutilation
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…
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OYHA Confirms Appointment Of Justice Mashud Abass As Appeal Court President
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…
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Ibarapa PDP Caucus Hails Makinde For Good Governance
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…
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ODHA Begs Doctors On Strike To Resume Work
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…
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OYHA Member Wants Upgrade Of COEL Facilities
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…
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OGHA Speaker Hails Peaceful Conduct of LG Election
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…
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OSHA Concludes Screening Exercise For LCDAs Chairmen Nominees
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…
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OSHA Rejects 1 Chairmanship Nominee, 2 LCDA Nominees Over Violent Behaviour
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…
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OSHA Reads List Of Local Govt Chairmen,Vice Chairmen,Others
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…
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Oyo Assembly Passes State Audit Bill Into Law
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…
