Plenary Proceedings of the Osun State House of Assembly, Monday, March 24th, 2025.

Plenary Proceedings of the Osun State House of Assembly, Monday, March 24th, 2025.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun.

After leading the opening prayer and recitation of the National/Osun Anthem, the House approved the proceedings of Tuesday, 18th March, 2025, after the motion had been moved and seconded by Hon. Babajide Kofoworola Adewunmi and Hon. Sanmi Areoye.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR

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MESSAGE FROM THE SPEAKER

The speaker read the letter he received from Hon. Adeyemi Adewumi to introduce a private member bill titled Osun State Communal Crises Management Bill, 2025.

The speaker also announced a Seven-Member committee to plan and coordinate activities for the Second Year Anniversary of the 8th Osun State House of Assembly.

The Committee is expected to design a commemorative programme that highlights our legislative achievements, promotes institutional visibility, and strengthens public engagement.

The members of the Anniversary Planning Committee are as follows:

1. Hon. Babajide Adewunmi – Chairman

2. Hon. Abiola Awoyeye – Deputy Chairman

3. Hon. Olawale Akerele – Member

4. Hon. Tajudeen Adeyemi – Member

5. Hon. Bamidele Lawal – Member

6. Hon. Folorunso Ogundare – Member

7. Hon. Abiola Ibrahim – Member

The Clerk of the House, Mr. Simeon Amusan, shall serve as Secretary to the Committee.

PETITION

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IMPORTANCE 

Honourable Adekunle Oladimeji, representing Irepodun/Orolu State Constituency, raised the communal crises in his state constituency.

He commended the governor for his proactive measures and also the security personnel for being able to curtail the crises. He then submitted the following prayers on behalf of his people.

■ Relief Material from state government and OSEMA for the displaced victims

■ Establishment of temporary camp for the displaced.

■ Provision of trauma service to the people in that area.

Hon. Babajide Kofoworola Adewunmi, Hon. Olumide Fatunmise, Hon. Adeyemi Adewunmi, Hon. Olawale Akerele and Hon. Abiola Awoyeye, in their various contributions applauded the Governor for his quick intervention in the age long communal crises. They commended his resolve to ensure that permanent peace is established in that area. They supported the prayers of Hon. Adekunle Oladimeji and also urge all stakeholders in that area to embrace peace.

The added by giving a stern warning to those peddling fake information, uploading old videos and instigating the violence by one way or the other for political purposes or others or to desist forthwith.

The Honourable Speaker then instructed the House Committee on Judicial matters to conduct a thorough investigation on the crises and report back to the House.

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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ORDER OF THE DAY

ITEM 1

Osun State Market Authority Bill, 2025 - FIRST READING

The motion that the Osun State Market Authority Bill, 2025, be read for the first time was moved by Hon. Babajide Kofoworola Adewunmi and Seconded by Hon. Olawale Akerele.

Subsequently, the clerk read the Osun State Market Authority Bill, 2025, for first reading.

ITEM 2

Osun State Victim Assistance and Witnesses Protection Bill, 2025 - FIRST READING

The motuon that the Osun State Victim Assistance and Witnesses Protection Bill, 2025, be read for the first time was moved by Hon. Babajide Kofoworola Adewunmi and Seconded by Hon. Taofiq Olayiwola.

Subsequently, the clerk read the Osun State Victim Assistance and Witnesses Protection Bill, 2025, for first reading.

MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT

The motion for adjournment to Tuesday, 25th March 2025, was moved by Hon. Babajide Kofoworola Adewunmi and seconded by Lawal Bamidele Rasheed.

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