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  • Ekiti Assembly passes 31 bills in three years

    Ekiti Assembly passes 31 bills in three years

    The Ekiti State House of Assembly has passed 31 bills in the last three years, recording what has been described as a productive and impactful period for the Seventh Assembly.

    The Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye said the Assembly in 2025 recorded remarkable progress in lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation, adding that the achievements were a reflection of the lawmakers’ collective commitment to good governance.

    Aribasoye assured residents that 2026 would usher in impactful legislation and goal-driven oversight and innovations, saying the Assembly remained focused on delivering people-oriented laws and stronger governance in 2026.

    The Speaker said some of the landmark legislations passed in 2025 include the Ekiti State Local Content (Second Amendment) Law, which mandates the prioritisation of local businesses, artisans and workforce in government contracts, with at least 40 per cent of project execution reserved for Ekiti residents and resources.

    Aribasoye also highlighted the Ekiti State Quality of Health Care Law, 2025, aimed at regulating the healthcare practice and curbing quackery across the state.

    Other key laws passed include the Ekiti State Commercial Motorcycle Operators Regulatory Law, amendments to the Ekiti State Electoral Law and the Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission Law, the Ekiti State College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti Law, as well as the timely passage of 2026 Appropriation Law.

    According to him, the Assembly also recorded a major milestone with the passage of the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025, which has drawn commendation from the Joint Revenue Board for making Ekiti the first state to domesticate the harmonised tax and levy framework ahead of the 2026 fiscal year.

    The Speaker said the legal framework would eliminate multiple taxation, curb unauthorised collections, block revenue leakages, and enhance the ease of doing business.

    Aribasoye added that the Assembly’s performance was further reinforced by its emergence as the 2024 Best State Assembly in the ICT Integration Award winner from the Presidency.

    The Speaker attributed the recognition to innovations such as live streaming of plenary sessions, digital voting, online television operations, and an upgraded website that enables public engagement

    He added that the House is set to transition to a fully paperless legislative system and launch a parliamentary support mobile application in 2026.

    Aribasoye commended his colleagues for their unwavering support, reaffirming the Seventh Assembly would sustain its reform drive and legislative productivity in the coming year.

  • FG begins distribution, installation of CNG kits in Ogun

    FG begins distribution, installation of CNG kits in Ogun

    The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (P-CNGi) on Saturday began inspection, distribution and installation of CNG kits to commercial motorists in Ogun.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a total of 500 CNG cylinders and kits were distributed to three centres in the state.

    Speaking at one of the conversion centres in Abeokuta, Mr Olugboyegba Ademehin, Director, Vehicle Inspection Services, Ministry of Transportation, said the main concern was to first inspect vehicles that were fit for conversion.

    Ademehin said that any vehicle certified okay for conversion would be given a kit for onward conversion.

    He said that a total of 60 cylinders, comprising 10 units of 75 litres and 50 units of 65 litres cylinder kits would be distributed at the Ogun Public Works Agency, Agbeloba Centre.

    According to him, the 75 litres cylinder can cover up to 150 kilometres journey.

    He said that the centre would cater for other members of the public in the coming months.

    Speaking on the safety, Ademehin said that the cylinders were moulded and not welded, hence, the thickness, which assured of its strength and fireproof properties.

    He said that the cylinders, with 60 millimetres thickness, had been certified by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).

    The director said that there were two filling stations for the CNG in Abeokuta.

    “We, in Ogun state, through the initiative of the governor, have begun conversion before now because we prioritise cleaner environment and that is why we have our CNG buses that have been plying the city.

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    “We didn’t even know that petrol will be this expensive, and CNG is cheap and cost effective for motorists, and of course, eases transportation costs for the masses,” he said.

    Also speaking, Mr Ali Manager, the Operations Manager of Nigerian Gas and Transport Solutions Ltd., noted that the gas industry was still being underutilised in Nigeria.

    Manager expressed optimism that the CNG initiative would ensure that the country maximised the potential of natural gas resources it possessed.

    “Nigeria is blessed with natural gas resources, but it has not fully maximised its potential to satisfy the needs of its citizens.

    “CNG will also help the transport sector to deliver cost effective services to the people,” he said.

    In his remarks, Alhaji Ismail Adewale, Chairman, National Union of Transport Workers (NURTW) in Ogun, commended the Federal Government for the initiative.

    Adewale said that business had been slow with the hike in price of petrol and diesel, expressing optimism that “things will change in no time”.

    He assured that with the use of CNG, the cost of transportation would be reduced, as they increasingly embrace the initiative.

    (NAN)

  • Ekiti Assembly threatens petrol dealers, traders over arbitrary price hike

    Ekiti Assembly threatens petrol dealers, traders over arbitrary price hike

    Ekiti State House of Assembly has threatened to prosecute petrol dealers, estate agents and traders involved in arbitrary increase in the prices of goods and services.

    Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye said the warning became imperative, following complaints by residents over arbitrary price hike of petroleum products, food items and rents.

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    He spoke yesterday in Ado-Ekiti during special citizens’ engagement organised by the Office of Community Communications, in collaboration with Justice Development and Peace Initiatives and House of Assembly.

  • Ekiti Assembly threatens petrol dealers, traders over arbitrary price hike

    Ekiti Assembly threatens petrol dealers, traders over arbitrary price hike

    The Ekiti State House of Assembly has threatened to prosecute petrol dealers, estate agents, and market women involved in arbitrary increases in the prices of goods and services in the state.

    The speaker, Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, said the warning became imperative following a preponderance of complaints by residents over arbitrary price hikes of petroleum products, food commodities, and house rents.

    Aribasoye stated this on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti during a special Citizens Engagement organised by the Office of Community Communications in collaboration with the Justice Development and Peace Initiatives and the Ekiti State House of Assembly.

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    The speaker expressed the Assembly’s dissatisfaction with the outrageous hike in prices of goods and services in the state and the multiplying attendant effect on residents.

    He added that the Assembly would soon make laws and regulations to check the activities of shylock business owners who extort residents thus complicating the current economic realities.

    The Director General of the Office of Community Communications, Mrs. Mary Oso-Omotosho restated the government’s commitment to constant engagement with people at the grassroots to identify their basic needs and priorities.

    Omotosho said that Governor Biodun Oyebanji committed to the welfare of Ekiti people, adding he could not afford to do less in providing a new lease of life to the citizenry.

    The DG noted that the programmes and policies of the current administration are done in the best interests of the majority of the citizenry, irrespective of ethnicity, religion political affiliation, or social status.

    In his remarks, the chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ekiti State Council, Kayode Babatuyi suggested the need for political officeholders to make themselves accessible to people at the grassroots to give them a sense of belonging.

    Babatuyi also suggested constant media engagements to enable journalists in the state to project government activities and pass the right information to members of the public.

  • Ekiti Assembly mulls robust legislative framework to woo investors

    Ekiti Assembly mulls robust legislative framework to woo investors

    The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye has said that the assembly is considering enactment of legislative frameworks to attract local and foreign investors to the state.

    Aribasoye who spoke during a retreat organized by the House in collaboration with Cavista Holdings at Ikogosi-Ekiti, emphasised the imperative to optimise legislative support to attract foreign investments and foster strategic partnerships for sustainable economic growth and development.

    According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Speaker, Babajide Agbeyo, at the retreat key players underscored the imperatives of economic advancements highlighting the theme of the event; ‘Enhancing Socio-Economic Development of Ekiti State through the Private Sector and Foreign Direct Investment; The Roles of the Legislature.’

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    The retreat had in attendance Speakers of Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states Houses of Assembly, Ekiti assembly lawmakers, the US Consulate Chargé d’Affaires, David Greene, former Ekiti Governor, Mr. Kayode Fayemi, among other stakeholders.

    The Speaker said there was a need for all stakeholders to come together with innovative ideas towards socio-economic development of the state.

    He said, “This critical gathering reflects our commitment to exploring innovative ways to bolster Ekiti State’s development through strategic partnerships and legislative frameworks.

    “Today, our focus rests on how the Ekiti State House of Assembly, through forward-thinking legislation, can create an enabling environment to attract private investment and foster foreign direct investment within our beloved state.”

    The US Consular General to Nigeria, Will Stevens stressed the urgent need for the governments in Nigeria to step up on ICT and ensure an investor-friendly environment was put in place to encourage foreign investments.

    Stevens described Nigeria as one of the US biggest economic partners, promising that the United States government would make more investments in Nigeria and Africa at large.

  • Ekiti Assembly confirms 13 commissioner-nominees

    THE Ekiti State House of Assembly has unanimously confirmed 13 commissioner nominees presented by Governor Kayode Fayemi.

    The nominees were confirmed by the House during yesterday’s plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Adeniran Alagbada.

    The nominees include a former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Bamidele Faparusi; Mrs. Moji Kolade, Mr. Febisola Adewale, Mr. Gbenga Agbeyo, Mr. Michael Awopetu and Mrs. Moji Fafure.

    Others are Alhaji Ayodele Jinodu, Mr. Muyiwa Olumilua, Mr. Sola Adebayo, Dr. Adio Folayan and Mr. Olusoga David, Chief Folorunso Olabode and Mr. Femi Ajayi.

    The Speaker urged them to ensure that they contribute their quota towards the development of the state.

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    Speaking to reporters after his confirmation, Faparusi said the new assignment is a call to serve the people.

    “This is a call to serve the people, a call to support the realisation of the vision for development of Governor Fayemi in the state,” he said.

    The house later adjourned sitting till Monday, April 8.

     

  • Ekiti Assembly impeaches deputy speaker

    The Ekiti House of Assembly yesterday impeached Deputy Speaker Segun Adewumi for alleged gross misconduct and insubordination to constituted authority.

    Adewumi, who is representing Ekiti West Constituency I, was elected deputy speaker on June 6, 2015, before he was removed in 2017 by pro-Ayodele Fayose lawmakers for alleged disloyalty.

    When Governor Kayode Fayemi took over on October 16, last year, Adewumi was reinstated to his former position, following the suspension of the then Speaker Kola Oluwawole, his deputy, Sina Animasaun and 12 other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members in the Assembly.

    Adewumi was removed again for alleged disloyalty and causing disaffection among the legislators.

    Reacting to the development, a source in the Assembly said: “He was removed at plenary for committing some offences.

    Under Matter of Public Importance, the Leader of Business, Chief Gboyega Aribisagan, moved the motion for Adewumi’s impeachment, and this was seconded by Sunday Akinniyi (Ikere-Ekiti II).

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    The motion for the appointment of a new Deputy Speaker was moved by Olanrewaju Olayoju and seconded by Cecelia Dada.

    Speaker Adeniran Alagbada immediately swore-in a new deputy speaker, Posi Omodara, of Irepodun/Ifelodun.

    Also, the Assembly has passed this year’s Appropriation Bill of N129.9 billion submitted by Governor Kayode Fayemi on December 21, last year.

    The passing of the bill followed the presentation of a report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation at plenary in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

    Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Badejo Anifowose, noted that the key areas include the desire of the Fayemi administration to establish an effective and efficient strategy to revamp the state’s economy.

    Anifowose said N72.7 billion of the budget will go to recurrent while N57.2 billion will be for capital expenditures.

    He said the committee would embark on a quarterly monitoring and tracking of the budget to ensure its implementation.

    The budget was unanimously passed by the lawmakers after Aribisogan moved the motion for its passage.

    Alagbada praised his colleagues for their prompt action on the budget proposal.

    The lawmaker urged them to remain steadfast so that the people would enjoy dividends of democracy.

    The Speaker assured Ekiti residents that the budget, if eventually assented to by the governor, would restore hope in the society.

    “I can assure the people of the state that the governor means well and is ready to restore hope,” he said.

     

     

     

  • Ekiti Assembly suspends local govt chairmen, councillors for alleged corruption

    The Ekiti State House of Assembly has slammed an indefinite suspension on the 16 local government chairmen and 177 councillors for alleged financial misappropriation.

    This resolution was reached yesterday at the Assembly’s plenary, where it also ordered the Auditor General of the local government to begin forensic audit of all accounts of the local government areas.

    Addressing reporters in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on the resolution of the Assembly, the Chairman of House Committee on Information and Leader of Government Business, Gboyega Aribisogan, said the action was in consonance with Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution and Section 82 of the Assembly’s Standing Order.

    Aribisogan said the reports submitted by the Public Accounts Committee, which is statutorily saddled with probing the finances of the local governments, in line with Section 82 of the 1999 Constitution, alleged misappropriation, diversion and contract inflation.

    The lawmaker said the Assembly could not overlook such infractions.

    He said: “We worked on the documents and we realised that the council bosses went on their way to use direct labour for projects that go beyond their approval limits, making them conduit pipes to siphon the third tier of government.

    “The ineptitude, corruption, misappropriation, diversion and outright looting discovered in the reports saddened us that the third tier of government was badly managed by these local government elected officials. They showed that they were there to promote their interests and not that of the people.

    “Section 7 of the 1999 Constitution stipulates that the House of Assembly shall make laws for the good governance and operations of the councils, including agencies not contained on the Exclusive List.

    “We hereby resolve that the chairmen of the 16 local government areas, their appointed officials and all councillors be placed on an indefinite suspension to pave way for a forensic audit of the accounts, for their continued stay in office will obstruct the course of investigation.

    “The suspended officials should hand over government properties in their possession to the Directors of Administration.

    “We also resolved that appropriate sanctions will be meted out to erring elected or appointed and career officers that are found culpable in the misapplication, misappropriation and diversion of public funds.”

    He added: “We saw cases of over-invoicing and contract inflation and there were evidence of how contracts were awarded to families and their cronies.

    “We are not going to spare anyone, including the career officers. Whoever is culpable will be sanctioned. But they have the liberty to go to court to challenge our action.”

    Aribisogan dispelled the rumour that the local government officials offered the Assembly N8 million bribe to stave off suspension.

    The committee chairman said only members of the committee carried out the oversight function.

    “On the issue of whether they were coerced or pressured or persuaded to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not concern the Assembly. What we are after is ensuring that government money is preserved and spent appropriately,” he said.

     

     

  • Ekiti Assembly orders local govt chairmen to submit financial reports

    The Ekiti State House of Assembly has given the 16 local government chairmen up till Friday to submit their financial reports for legislative scrutiny.

    The Assembly said the ongoing scrutiny of the activities of the council chairmen was not aimed at witch hunting anyone but to ensure probity, accountability and transparency.

    The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Mr. Posi Omodara, spoke yesterday after some council chairmen appeared before the panel.

    According to him, the chairmen have been given till Friday to tender their reports, statements of account, receipts for expenses, among others, in line with the specifications given to them.

    The documents are to be made available ahead of another round of scrutiny at the Assembly complex next week.

    Omodara said the exercise was to identify various areas of improvement in the councils towards enhancing grassroots development.

    A member of the committee, Chief Gboyega Aribisogan, explained that documents tendered by the council chairmen would be submitted to security agencies after undergoing legislative scrutiny.

    Aribisogan said any council official found wanting would be made to face the music in accordance with extant laws.

    Addressing reporters, the Chairman of the state chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr. Dapo Olagunju, promised the support of the council chairmen for the success of the exercise.

    Olagunju, who is also the Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, said he and his colleagues would cooperate with the committee and comply with the terms of reference.

  • Ekiti Assembly orders local govt chairmen to submit financial reports

    The Ekiti State House of Assembly has given the 16 local government chairmen up till Friday to submit their financial reports for legislative scrutiny.

    The Assembly said the ongoing scrutiny of the activities of the council chairmen was not aimed at witch hunting anyone but to ensure probity, accountability and transparency.

    The Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts, Mr. Posi Omodara, spoke yesterday after some council chairmen appeared before the panel.

    According to him, the chairmen have been given till Friday to tender their reports, statements of account, receipts for expenses, among others, in line with the specifications given to them.

    The documents are to be made available ahead of another round of scrutiny at the Assembly complex next week.

    Omodara said the exercise was to identify various areas of improvement in the councils towards enhancing grassroots development.

    A member of the committee, Chief Gboyega Aribisogan, explained that documents tendered by the council chairmen would be submitted to security agencies after undergoing legislative scrutiny.

    Aribisogan said any council official found wanting would be made to face the music in accordance with extant laws.