Adebo Ogundoyin, a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly who represents the Ibarapa East Constituency, has once more been chosen as the assembly’s speaker for the tenth session.
His election as speaker for a second term on Wednesday marked a first for the assembly.
Following the passing of the 8th assembly speaker, Micheal Adeyemo, who was also from Ibarapa East, Ogundoyin, who had his first opportunity in the assembly in 2018, was voted as the substantive speaker to finish the late speaker’s term.
But in the 2019 general elections, he was legitimately chosen to serve as the 9th assembly’s speaker.
Ogundoyin’s ascent came after Governor ‘Seyi Makinde declared and inaugurated the 10th assembly.
He emerged as the lone candidate for the position and was duly chosen by all the members of the parliament.
He was nominated by Babajide Gabriel (Ibadan North II) and seconded by Adeola Bamidele (Iseyin/Itesiwaju).
In a similar vein, Muhammed Fadeyi, who represents the Ona-Ara state constituency, was chosen to serve as the 10th Oyo Assembly’s deputy speaker for a second straight term.
He was elected after the parliament as a whole came to an agreement.
Governor Makinde declared the 10th assembly to be a historic event that symbolizes both the importance of the legislative branch of government in the system of government as well as the continuation of the state’s democratic path.
He pointed out that some people believed that the opposition was all about always opposing the government, highlighting the fact that they did not understand the fundamental tenet that “we cannot advance in disunity.”
“They do not understand that trade-offs lead to progress. But here in Oyo State, we are setting the pace and showing them what is possible when we put aside partisan politics and put the interests of the good people of Oyo State first. As a result, we witnessed accelerated development in our dear state.”
Makinde stated further: “So, as we usher in sustainable development under Omituntun 2.0, I again ask that you work with us.”
“I ask that you work with us as we continue to make education a priority. We have promised the good people of Oyo State that we will continue to allocate 15-20% of our budget to education and that we will take all actions necessary to return another 20% of our out-of-school children to the classrooms.”
“Of course, these budgets will be sent to this house to be passed into law. Our expectation is that when we present our budgets, they will be passed in good time.”
“I ask that you work with us in continued infrastructural development. We have promised the good people of Oyo State that we will continue to extract all the value trapped in moribund assets in the State, that we will complete the 110-kilometre Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road and that we will create a modern take to the Dugbe Business District at Ilutuntun in Akinyele Local Government Area among other promises.”
“We will come to you for support as we take decisions that will make these deliverables possible. We expect that you will support us to benefit the good people of Oyo State.”
“I ask that you work with us as we strive to be the first state to provide 24/7 electricity supply to our people. We have already started the process by presenting a bill before the Ninth Assembly. The Oyo State Electricity Regulatory Commission Bill when passed into law will allow partnerships with the private sector on large-scale energy provision.”
“This will ensure efficient and uninterrupted electricity generation, distribution and supply in the State to promote economic growth.
I ask that you work with us as we seek to sanitise our state and clear all nuisance that prevents us from portraying a world-class environment. We are proposing a new agency, the Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OMASED).”
“On healthcare, we will double up our efforts to ensure that the good people of Oyo State have access to affordable healthcare services. All wards that do not presently have a tier-four Primary Healthcare Centre (PHCs) will be prioritised. At the same time, we will embark on equipping the over 200 PHCs that have already been renovated. As we promised our people, Omituntun 2.0 will be better than 1.0.”
“Of course, with the Tenth Assembly fully in place, we will send you the names of the Commissioners and other officials who will be working with us to deliver Omituntun 2.0. We expect that they will be quickly confirmed so that the wheels of governance continue to move steadily.”
“Mr Speaker Sir, honourable members of the house, as we inaugurate the Tenth Assembly and share our visions for sustainable development under Omituntun 2.0, we remain firm in our resolve to continue to deliver good governance to our people to the glory of God and to benefit the good people of Oyo State. We believe you will work with us to achieve this goal,” the governor stressed.
In his acceptance speech, Ogundoyin promised to work with the executive for greater progress of the state.
He said: “I am truly humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me and other elected principal officers of the House, and I assure you that we will work tirelessly to exceed the groundbreaking achievements of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly.”
“This re-election is not just significant for me and my family, but also momentous for the entire people of my constituency and by extension the sons and daughters of Ibarapaland. It is an epoch-making moment in the history of the legislature in Oyo State because this is the first time we are having a Speaker elected for two consecutive Assemblies – uninterrupted.”
“It is equally not on record that a lawmaker from my zone has become a Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly on two occasions let alone a Speaker for two consecutive assemblies. This unambiguously places a greater burden on me to deliver and to ensure that my name and that of other remaining 31 honorable members are written in gold at the end of this 10th Assembly.”
“I am taking up this responsibility once again, knowing fully well that I am lucky to have sturdy shoulders of dedicated, committed, and cerebral colleagues to stand and lean on. Together, we can and we will move mountains.”
“As members of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, we are ready to set more new records by working day and night to ensure that Oyo State legislature becomes and remains a good reference point in terms of versatility, quality representation, effective legislation, and robust oversight of government activities.”
“As we begin another journey of four years, I assure you all that our dedication and seriousness of purpose will only intensify. We will build upon the foundation we have laid, working in collaboration with all stakeholders to place Oyo State House of Assembly on a higher pedestal,” he assured.