….praises Akeredolu for support
The outgoing lawmakers of the 9th Assembly in Ondo State has appreciated the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.SAN, and the people of Ondo State for their support in ensuring its success.
During a media chat with journalists in Akure, the Ondo State Capital, the lawmakers while giving their account of stewardship stated that within the last four years, the house has been able to pass over 63 bills into law.
According to the Chairman, House Committee on Information, Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Akogun Olugbenga Omole, these bills he explained has given succor and comfort to the people of the state while some have apparently contributed to the general wellbeing and social economy status of the state.
Some of the bills are, “A bill for a law to raise the retirement age of Professors, academic and non-academic staff in the state owned Tertiary Institutions;A bill for a law to establish the Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun Corps to strengthen security in the State; A bill for a law to provide for the establishment of Ondo State Security Trust Fund.
Others are , A bill for a law to provide for the establishment of an independent office of the Auditor-General and provide for the audit of public Accounts.; A bill for a law to amend the law for Ondo State Educational Endowment Fund Amendment Law; A bill for a law to regulate rearing and grazing of livestock otherwise known as the Anti-Grazing Law And of course the Annual Appropriation bill, and many more.
He also appreciated the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN for the reconstruction of the house complex.” The Assembly Complex today is wearing a new look and we are proud that the total overhaul of the complex happened during our time,” he said. Also on behalf of the outgoing house, he also wished the incoming Lawmakers a successful legislative dispensation.
“Lastly, as the 9th Assembly is gradually winding down, it is our hope that the 10th Assembly will take it further from where we stop and continue to make the Sun to shine”, he added.