The Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin says the 9th Assembly has surpassed previous records of all past achievements in the annals of the state legislature.
Ogundoyin said this at the valedictory session of the House held on Thursday, in Ibadan.
He said the 9th Oyo Assembly had not only broken the previous record on the number of bills passed, but it had also hit high spots in all parameters and yardsticks to measure outstanding success.
Ogundoyin stated that a total of 109 bills were considered and 97 bills were passed with 8 outstanding, by the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly in four years.
The Speaker disclosed that initially, the 7th Assembly held the record of the highest number of bills passed, which was 70 with 23 outstanding, closely followed by the 8th Assembly which passed 68 bills with 16 outstanding.
He said: “Now we remain the best and first in the annals of the legislature in Oyo State. I make bold to say here that, we have succeeded in passing close to 100 bills. For the 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,” the Speaker explained.
Ogundoyin noted that 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 further said 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 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,” Ogundoyin stated.
The Speaker said the establishment of a website and a media studio for the State House of Assembly, as well as the passage of financial autonomy bills for both the legislature and the judiciary, are some of the other unique achievements of the 9th Assembly.
He commended Governor Seyi Makinde for not only supporting the legislature in all its activities but also believing in the capacity of the lawmakers and according to them due respect.
Ogundoyin said: “I must emphasise the commendable working relationship between the members of this Assembly and our dedicated staff. The harmonious relationship among the lawmakers led to a rancour- 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 ones holding the ace,” he said.
The Speaker urged his colleagues to carry the spirit of dedication and hard work demonstrated in the last four years to their future endeavours and activities.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
