Oyo Assembly Suspends 3rd Anniversary Celebrations Over Abduction

Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended elaborate activities to mark its third anniversary, citing prevailing security challenges in parts of the state, particularly within the Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso zones.

However, the House used the occasion to reflect on its performance over the past three years and to assess its contributions as a critical arm of Government committed to democratic governance, accountability, and service delivery.

The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, who disclosed this during plenary sitting, said the Assembly considered it more appropriate to demonstrate solidarity with communities affected by recent security incidents and to focus attention on governance and legislative responsibilities.

The Speaker noted that while the third anniversary of the 10th Assembly would ordinarily have provided an opportunity for celebrations and public engagements, the current security situation in some parts of the state necessitated a more restrained approach.

The 10th Oyo State House of Assembly was inaugurated on 14 June 2023, and has since operated on the principles of accountability, transparency and people-centred governance.

In marking the anniversary, the legislature released a detailed scorecard highlighting its major achievements and interventions since its inauguration.

According to the document, the Assembly has recorded significant milestones in line with its legislative agenda and the Omituntun 2.0 Roadmap for Sustainable Development 2023–2027.

One of the major achievements highlighted was the passage of 36 bills into law.

The laws span various sectors and aim to strengthen governance, promote development, and improve the welfare of residents across the state.

The Assembly also disclosed that it passed a total of 276 resolutions during the period under review.

These resolutions were transmitted to the Executive arm of Government and other relevant institutions for implementation.

To ensure compliance and effectiveness, the legislature stated that the implementation of these resolutions is being monitored through the oversight functions of its various standing committees.

As part of efforts to strengthen governance and institutional accountability, the House revealed that its Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) Unit conducted detailed assessments of the implementation of key laws, including the Open Rearing and Grazing Regulation Law, 2019, and the Oyo State Security Agency Law, 2020.

The Assembly also identified the organisation of a Security Summit as one of its landmark interventions within the last three years.

According to the legislature, the summit was convened in response to recurring security concerns across parts of the state. It provided a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on practical solutions to emerging security threats.

Also, in furtherance of its commitment to participatory lawmaking, the House disclosed that it held 9 public hearings on various bills under consideration.

The hearings provided opportunities for stakeholders, professional bodies, civil society organisations, and members of the public to make input into the legislative process before the passage of relevant laws.

The Speaker reaffirmed their commitment to the core legislative responsibilities of lawmaking, oversight and representation.