Get Guardian on GoogleThe Oyo State House of Assembly has embarked on a six-week recess, beginning July 31, 2025, to allow lawmakers to observe their annual legislative break.
The Speaker of the House, Adebo Ogundoyin, who announced the recess during Tuesday’s plenary session held at the Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan, said the break was in accordance with the Assembly’s legislative calendar.
This was as Ogundoyin disclosed that members are to continue working from their various constituencies and homes.
While appreciating members for their commitment to legislative duties since the beginning of the year, the Speaker noted that the recess would enable lawmakers to engage more closely with their constituents and assess the level of developmental projects across their respective constituencies.
“This break is essential for lawmakers to reconnect with the grassroots, monitor ongoing government projects, and gather feedback that will shape legislative interventions in the second half of the year,” he said.
The Speaker added that the Assembly had passed several critical bills and resolutions aimed at supporting the policy directions of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, especially in areas such as education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and rural development.
Urging lawmakers to maintain close contact with their constituents during the recess, the Speaker also reminded them to remain committed to peace and the progress of the state.
The Assembly is scheduled to resume plenary on September 16, 2025.
