EDUCATION, SKILLS TRUST FUND BILL SCALES SECOND READING IN OGUN ASSEMBLY
A bill seeking to establish the Ogun State Education and Skills Trust Fund, aimed at providing a structured funding framework for sustainable educational advancement in the State has scaled second reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly.
The bill titled: "H.B. No. 034/OG/2026 – A Bill for a Law to Establish the Ogun State Education and Skills Trust Fund for Regulating Education Infrastructure and Facilitating Skills and for Other Connected Purposes", scaled its second reading during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide at the State Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Leading the debate on the bill, the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Yusuf Amosun, stated that the bill was designed to promote infrastructural development within the education sector in the State.
Contributing to the debate, Hon. Damilola Soneye, noted that the proposed law would reduce pressure on government budgetary allocations; while strengthening maintenance culture across educational institutions.
Corroborating the sponsor, Hon. Bisi Oyedele, commended the initiative and described it as timely, adding that it would increase focus on the renovation and rehabilitation of schools across rural and urban communities.
On his part, Hon. Lukman Adeleye observed that the bill would add significant value to the development trajectory of the State; while aligning with broader governance objectives aimed at human capital development for youth.
Lending his voice to the debate, a former Speaker, Rt. Hon Olakunle Oluomo, emphasised the need for equitable distribution of resources irrespective of location; noting that fairness in implementation would be key to the success of the proposed trust fund.
Responding, Speaker Elemide subsequently referred the bill to the House Committee on Education, Science and Technology for further legislative actions.
In the same vein, considering the importance of the bill, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has announced that stakeholders’ meeting will be scheduled for tomorrow, Friday 17th April, 2026 at 1.00pm to interface with relevant stakeholders in the sector on the need to harness their inputs into the bill.
He stressed the need for an accelerated engagement to facilitate the smooth passage of the proposed legislation.
Jamiu Lawal,
Head of Information Department
OGHA HOLDS SPECIAL PLENARY IN HONOUR OF LATE FORMER MEMBER HON. KUYORO
Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly today joined their fourth legislature counterparts in holding a special plenary session in honour of the late Hon. Julius Kuyoro, who represented Odeda State Constituency, following Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999.
Presiding over the session, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, described the late Kuyoro as a senior colleague and a true icon of democracy, who made a lasting impact through dedicated service to his people and the development of the State.
He noted that the late Kuyoro, who was elected under APP but passed away in December 2025 at the age of 91, lived a life of commitment to public service; while leaving behind a legacy that continued to inspire future generations.
The Speaker further said the late lawmaker, who also served as Vice Chairman and party leader in Odeda Local Government was a legislator who embodied purposeful leadership, grassroots development and community empowerment.
According to him, Kuyoro was a mentor and builder of men who encouraged many to embrace public service with humility and dignity; emphasizing that the life of the deceased reflected that leadership is defined not by position but by impact and the ability to inspire selfless service.
He urged lawmakers to draw lessons from his exemplary life by contributing meaningfully to their constituencies and upholding legislative excellence.
In their separate tributes, the Speaker of the fourth Assembly, Rt. Hon. Muyiwa Oladipo, alongside his former co-lawmakers including Honourables Samuel Olubunmi Dada, the then Majority Leader, Bode Adeaga, Olusola Bankole, Ismaila Sansa, Olusegun Bolanle Gbeleyi and Fasiu Bakenne, described the late Kuyoro as a committed family man, a stabilizer, peace maker and a community-oriented leader, while recalling his jovial nature and his ability to relate freely with people irrespective of age or status.
They also commended his ability to attract meaningful projects to his constituency despite being in the minority.
Speaking on behalf of the family, the deceased son, Mr. Patrick Kuyoro, described the deceased as a loving, calm and caring father, who upheld integrity and dignity in all aspects of life.
In his vote of thanks, another son of the deceased, Mr. Oluwaseun Kuyoro, appreciated the Assembly for the honour accorded their late father and grandfather through the special plenary session.
Jamiu Lawal,
Head of Information Department
OGUN SPEAKER CAUTIONS AGAINST DUMPING OF REFUSE, DEMANDS WAITING SHED FOR JAMB CANDIDATES
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has cautioned residents especially those living along Idi-Aba road, Abeokuta and other parts of the State to desist from the causing air pollution through indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road median as offenders will be arrested and prosecuted.
The Speaker, who gave the warning during the plenary at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta also called on the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure as well as Environment to improve on the maintenance of road medians across the State to be free of weeds.
He also urged the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to adopt a more humane and effective arrangements in managing candidates taking turn to sit for the examination.
Elemide expressed concern on the exposure of candidates to harsh weather conditions, as they were made to stand in open spaces, which he said posed risks to their health and wellbeing.
He sought the provision of a waiting shed for candidates outside examination hall waiting for their schedule time for the examination to protect them from harsh weather conditions including rains during examination.
Jamiu Lawal,
Head of Information Department
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