The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has disclosed that the present House of Assembly has surpassed all previous records of past achievements in the annals of the state legislature.
Hon. Ogundoyin made the disclosure at the valedictory session to mark the end of the legislative activities of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday.
He said the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly has not only broken the previous record on the number of bills passed, but it has also hit high spots in all parameters and yardsticks to measure outstanding success.
The Speaker stated that a total of 109 bills were considered in 4years and 97 bills were passed with 8 outstanding.
Ogundoyin said before now the 7th Oyo State House of Assembly held the record of the highest number of bills passed which were 70 with 23 outstanding.
According to him, “For instance, the 7th Assembly in Oyo State holds the record of the highest number of bills passed which were 70 with 23 outstanding. Close to this record was the 8th Assembly which passed 68 bills with 16 outstanding. But now we remain the best and first in the annals of legislature in Oyo State. I made bold to say here that we have succeeded in passing close to 100 bills.
For record, 109 bills were considered and 97 Bills were passed with 8 outstanding.
“These bills are to address critical sectors and issues such as agriculture and food security, economy, education, healthcare, ease of doing business, youth empowerment, social inclusion and protection, domestic resource flow and infrastructure.” Oyo Speaker said
According to Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, the 9th Oyo Assembly has about 150 Motions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance, as well as over 400 Resolutions and not less than 90 Committee Reports.
He added further that the Assembly carried out its oversight functions in the last four years with utmost diligence which he stressed ensured accountability and transparency in the governance process.
“Another significant achievement of the 9th Assembly is the extensive number of public hearings conducted. We have actively engaged with stakeholders, experts, and the public, aggregating their valuable inputs before making our legislative decisions. By embracing inclusivity and participatory governance, we have ensured that the people’s voices are heard, and their interests are represented in our policies.”
The Speaker said establishment of a website and a Media Studio for the State House of Assembly, as well as passages of financial autonomy bills for both the legislature and the judiciary are some of the other unique achievements of 9th Assembly.
Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin commended the State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for not only supporting the legislature in all its activities but also believing in the capacity of the lawmakers , and according them due respect.
“I must emphasize the commendable working relationship between the members of this Assembly and our dedicated staff. The harmonious relationship amongst the lawmakers led to a rancor and crisis free Assembly in the last four years. The synergy, cooperation, and mutual respect among us have been crucial to our success. I express my heartfelt appreciation to our staff for their professionalism, competence, and unwavering support.
“May I stress that together in the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly , we have made a lasting impact and set a high standard in legislative activities. We hold the record now. We have set the pace and surely we are the one holding the ace”
He urged his colleagues to carry the spirit of dedication and hard work demonstrated in the last four years to their future endeavors and activities.
Meanwhile, the Speaker has announced the dissolution of all 36 standing Committees of the 9th Assembly.
The Speaker announced the dissolution on Thursday during the Valedictory Session of the House.
According to Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the dissolution was in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Speaker commended all Committee Heads and members for their efforts which he said led to the outstanding successes recorded by the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly.
The Speaker added that despite the limited number of staff in the Oyo State House of Assembly, the 9th Assembly was able to achieve enviable results through dint of hard work and dedication.
