The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, on Thursday reiterated the commitment of the 10th Assembly to enhancing the welfare and well-being of the state’s citizens, particularly through its legislative activities.
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‎Ogundoyin disclosed this at the Town Hall Meeting organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), in partnership with the Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), to review the achievements and challenges of the 10th Assembly in Oyo State.‎ The meeting was held at Ibadan Business School, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
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‎The speaker noted that the 10th Assembly has recorded significant strides in deepening democratic values, advancing legislative reforms, and enacting impactful, people-centred laws in alignment with its legislative agenda.
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‎The speaker revealed that about 32 Bills, 143 resolutions and 63 reports had been passed into law and considered by the House of Assembly in the last two years.

He added that some of the bills had already been assented to by the governor, while some are awaiting the governor’s assent.
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He listed the launch and adoption of legislative Agendas for the 9th and 10th Assemblies, proposals for the digitalisation of the House Chamber and for upgrading the House Printing Press to a modern, 21st-century printing facility to provide better services. He also proposed the initiation of constituency engagement programmes to be held simultaneously in each constituency as initiatives to promote a result-oriented and participatory legislature.
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‎”Since our inauguration, the 10th Assembly has approached the trust placed in us with humility, diligence, and resolve. We have prioritised laws, motions and oversight functions aimed at improving governance, deepening democracy and enhancing the well-being of our people. We have advanced reforms in various aspects and have maintained a collaborative working relationship with the Executive and the Judiciary Arms of Government and other stakeholders while protecting legislative independence.”
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‎”However, progress is never without its challenges. From capacity gaps to fiscal constraints, from public perception to structural limitations, I reaffirm our unwavering commitment to transparency, participatory democracy, and legislative excellence,” Ogundoyin said.
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‎The speaker urged the civil society organisations, community leaders, and the youth to engage, challenge, and contribute meaningfully to the development and progress of democracy.
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‎”I urge you to engage, challenge, and contribute meaningfully. Let this meeting not simply review the past, but help redefine our legislative priorities for the future. Together, let us continue to build a House of Assembly that is future-focused, people-driven, and worthy of the mandate entrusted to us,” he said.
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‎Ogundoyin, who is the Chairman, Conference of Speakers in Nigeria, described the Town Hall Meeting platform as an opportunity to evaluate service, review approaches, and most importantly, co-create solutions for the path ahead.
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‎He appreciated Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and OYMASED for their continued support, commitment and tireless efforts in promoting socio-economic development and strengthening democratic institutions in the state.
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‎In her welcome address, the Resident Representative, Konrad Adenauer Stifung, Nigeria, Marija Peran, described KAS as a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting democracy, peace and sustainable development.
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‎She said that the Town Hall Meeting aims to facilitate constructive criticism for the onward movement and rededication of service to the socio-economic development of the state.
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‎Merija Peran appreciated the Oyo State House of Assembly for being a long-standing partner of the organisation and maintaining the democratic maturity and collective commitment to transparency, collaboration and responsive governance.
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‎In his address, the Director-General, Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED), Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, said that the purpose is to intimate stakeholders to the activities of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, including challenges they are facing.
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