By Isaac Olufemi Ojo
THE 10th Oyo State House of Assembly has opted to forgo elaborate festivities for its third anniversary, choosing instead to focus on its legislative scorecard in a gesture of solidarity with victims of insecurity in the Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso zones.
The decision to scale down the milestone celebration was announced by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, during Wednesday’s plenary.
Addressing the House, the Speaker noted that while the anniversary would typically warrant public engagement, the prevailing security situation in parts of the state necessitated a somber and restrained approach.
“We considered it more appropriate to demonstrate solidarity with our communities affected by recent security incidents and to focus our attention on our core mandate of governance and legislative responsibilities,” Ogundoyin stated.
A record of service
Since its inauguration on June 14, 2023, the 10th Assembly has anchored its operations on accountability, transparency, and people-centred governance, aligning its legislative agenda with the ‘Omituntun 2.0’ roadmap for sustainable development.
According to the scorecard released to mark the occasion, the House has achieved the following milestones:
Legislation: 36 bills passed into law to strengthen governance and promote state welfare.
Resolutions: 276 resolutions passed and transmitted to the executive arm for implementation.
Public Engagement: Nine public hearings conducted to ensure participatory lawmaking and allow civil society input.
Oversight and security interventions
To ensure the effectiveness of these legislative actions, the House has leveraged the oversight functions of its standing committees to monitor implementation.
A significant highlight of the Assembly’s activities has been its focus on Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS). The legislature revealed that it conducted detailed assessments of key statutes, specifically the Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law (2019) and the Oyo State Security Agency Law (2020).
Furthermore, the Assembly held a landmark Security Summit, which served as a crucial platform for stakeholders to deliberate on actionable solutions to emerging threats across the state.
Reaffirming the Assembly’s commitment to its constitutional duties, Speaker Ogundoyin pledged that the House would continue to prioritize peace, security, and economic growth.
“We remain steadfast in pursuing initiatives that improve the welfare of our citizens while ensuring robust oversight of government policies,” he said, adding that the Assembly would continue to collaborate closely with the executive branch and security agencies to tackle the state’s current challenges.
