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The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has challenged the Management of the Nigerian Immigration Service in the State to discharge the responsibilities with high level of professionalism, through promotion of due diligence and integrity to achieve a prosperous Nigeria. Elemide threw the challenge, while playing host to the leadership of the Immigration Service in the State led by the State Comptroller, Olufunke Odusote at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on the need to address the allegation of maltreatment of residents of border communities, especially those of Egun descent when applying for the Nigerian Passport. The Speaker, who lauded the speedy and transparent process of issuance of the Passport, encouraged the federal officials to remain committed, faithful and disciplined to achieve a strong and corruption free nation. He stressed the need for the immigration service to device a veritable means of distinguishing the Egun ...

  Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption, chaired by Hon. Damilare Bello, has continued its consideration of the 2023 Auditor-General’s Report on Local Governments, with an invitation to the Management of Access Bank, Oke-Ilewo Branch, alongside some micro finance banks and individuals in respect of wrong deductions from the Odoogbolu Local Government Council's Bank account in September and October, 2022 which was repaid last year without corresponding interest. The Committee Chairman, represented by his Vice Hon. Musefiu Lamidi, in company of his co-lawmakers including Dickson Awolaja, Folawewo Salami, Adeyanju Adegoke, Oluseun Adesanya, Lukmon Atobatele,  Babatunde Tella and Yusuf Amosun, issued the invitation, while considering the report on Odoogbolu Local Government Council led by its Chairman Dr. Babatunde Diya at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Committee directed the management of the bank to...

The Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption chaired by Hon. Damilare Bello, today began the consideration of the 2023 reports of the Auditor- General for Local Governments with a commendation to Ijebu North Local Government for improved fund management and overall performance during the year under consideration. The House Committee Chairman, in company of his Vice, Hon. Musefiu Lamidi and other members including Honourables Adebisi Oyedele, Babatunde Tella, Folawewo Salami, Dickson Awolaja, Samisudeen Lawal, Adegoke Adeyanju, Yusuf Amosun and Oluwaseun Adesanya, noted that the exercise was meant to fulfill constitutional responsibility of the legislative arm as stated in section 129 of the nation’s constitution in ensuring due diligence and create value for public funds. He acknowledged that the local government council had improved on its compliance with its financial records, requesting the officials led by the Chairman, ...

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has clarified that the intent of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion bill was for the promotion of social justice by establishing the diversity, equity and inclusion ( DIE) Commission to serve as a catalyst and platform for the promotion of equitable representation, parity, entrenchment of social justice and the prohibition of discrimination against vulnerable groups in all spheres of life and related matters. The Speaker recalled that the bill which scaled second reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly had been misconstrued, hence the need for the clarification following reactions from certain groups on X, formerly known as Twitter, who expressed fears regarding the protection of Ogun State indigenes under the proposed law. Rt. Hon. Elemide reiterated that the bill hds no link to the concept of “no man’s land,” stressing that its objective was to safeguard the fundamental rights of the citizens and...

Ogun State House of Assembly today has re-invited the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr Ade Akinsanya and his  Environment counterpart, Mr. Ola Oresanya, and other heads of allied agencies under the Ministry of Environment, following their failure to appear before the State lawmakers for an interface on the assessment of state of road infrastructure across the State. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide issued the invitation today, while presiding over a meeting with the heads of invited Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government which had in attendance the Special Adviser to the Governor on Ogun State Public Works Agency ( OGWA), Engr. Akeem Adesina and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and  Infrastructure, Engr. Yusuf Lateef. He warned that failure to honour subsequent meeting slated for Tuesday, 19th August, 2025 at 2.00pm prompt, the Assembly would not hesitate to invoke its constittutional power to compel them to at...

Concerns by an alleged maltreatment of some residents of border communities, especially of Egun descent, who are indigenes of Ogun State by immigration officials, the State House of Assembly has taken step to seek the immediate intervention of the State Government and the management of Nigeria Immigration Service on the matter. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, requested the intervention shortly after a member representing Ipokia/ Idiroko State Constituency, Hon.  Adebisi Oyedele, raised the matter under personal explanation, which was corroborated by his counterparts representing Ado-Odo/ Ota 2 State Constituency, Hon. Musefiu Lamidi and Yewa North 1 State Constituency Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju. They reported the challenges being faced by some of the residents of border communities in their various constituencies in Ogun West Senatorial District in the hands of the Federal officials including difficulty in recognising the Egun people as Nigerians, and the issue of sales of fuel ...

Ogun State House of Assembly has invited the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya his Environment counterpart, Engr. Ola Oresanya, as well as the Special Adviser to the Governor (State Public Works Agency) to appear before the Assembly on Tuesday 12th of August, 2025 at 2.00pm. The invitation followed a report of a fatal truck accident at Uren bridge linking Odogbolu Local Government Area to Ikenne Local Government Area caused by a narrow nature of the bridge which was due for repairs; hence, the need for an interface with the concerned agencies on the conditions of some roads across the State.  The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, issued the invitation today at the plenary, following the presentation of the Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, who reported the accident that occured on the bridge, saying the bridge is narrow, weak and needed reconstruction. The Speaker expressed condolences to the families of the victims, and called for urg...

Bill meant to establish to establish the diversity, equity and inclusion ( DIE) Commission to serve as a catalyst and platform for the promotion of equitable representation, parity, entrenchment of social justice and the prohibition of discrimination against vulnerable groups in all spheres of life and related matters  has scaled second reading on the floor of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Opening debate on the bill titled: " H. B. No. 923/ OG/ 2025- The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission ( Establishment) Bill, 2025,  the  sponsor, who is also the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi, stated that bill was meant to promote equitable representation, enforce social justice, and eliminate discrimination against vulnerable groups across all sectors, thereby promoting equality, equality and development of all sectors and human resources. Hon. Ajayi described the bill as a timely intervention to institutionalize inclusive governance and accelerate ...

   Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution countering the recent claims that Adire fabric originated from Ede in Osun State, reaffirming that Abeokuta is the authentic and historical home of the indigenous textile craft. The passage of the resolution followed a motion moved by the sponsor, Hon. Babatunde Tella, seconded by the Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, and supported by the entire House. Earlier while opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the resolution, Hon. Tella noted that the resolution was in response to a viral video in which Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, claimed that Adire originated from his hometown of Ede.  He explained that "in the same clip, the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, interjected, affirming Abeokuta as the true origin". Commending the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his strategic promotion of Adire fabric as both a cultural symbol and economic asse...

Dr. Victor Oluwole Adefemi has been appointed as the Acting Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, effective August 1, 2025.  With the appointment, Adefemi is expected to provide academic leadership,  oversee students' registration, coordinate examinations, maintain departmental records, and ensure the smooth running of all academic activities during his tenure. Dr. Adefemi, an alumnus of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, is bringing his wealth of experience in teaching, administration, and media scholarship to the new role.  His appointment reflects the university's commitment to quality leadership in academic departments. Dr. Adefemi, a Senior Lecturer, holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University  and has over two decades of lecturing experience spanning media practice and higher education. He previously served at institutions such as Redeemer...

Ogun State House of Assembly has commended the State Signage and Advertising Agency for achieving 99.15% revenue corresponding to its 2025 half-year revenue target.  The members of the State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism led by Hon. Olusegun Odunuga Kaka, gave the thumb up to the agency today while appraising its mid-year budget performance at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan,  Abeokuta. On his part, Hon. Babatunde Tella praised the agency’s General Manager, Mr. Fola Onifade, for the revenue performance, saying that the agency had generated over ₦269m out of its ₦271m revenue target. In the same vein, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism led by the Commissioner, Chief Sesan Fagbayi, was also lauded by the Committee for promoting the indigenous Adire fabric and preserving cultural heritage of the State.  They also urged the Ministry to prioritize the rehabilitation of the road leading to the Bilikisu Sugbon Shrine at Oke-Eri to f...

Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism have applauded the Management teams of the State Ministry of Information and Strategy, the State Television and the State Broadcasting Corporation for ensuring sustained citizens' mobilization and sensitization on government laudable policies and programmes. They gave the commendation when the State media team led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Waheed Adesina appeared before the members of the State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Culture and Tourism chaired by Hon. Olusegun Kaka Odunuga during the ongoing 2025 mid-year budget performance appraisal at the Assembly, Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.  The lawmakers acknowledged the media team strategic information management efforts, saying it had continued to project policies and ...