By Pathfinder Reporter
Tuesday July 23, 2024
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Following the recent judgment by the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to the 774 local government areas in Nigeria, the Osun State House of Assembly, on Tuesday began the process of amending its existing laws.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Tiamiyu Olamide, on Tuesday in Osogbo, the state capital, a copy of which was made available to The Daily Times, the bills
slated for amendments included the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment No 1) Bill, 2024 and the Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) (Harmonised) Bill, 2024.
Tiyamiyu noted that at the plenary, the Speaker, Right Honourable Adewale Egbedun, said it was imperative that the Assembly delved into the amendments and made a thorough deliberation on them to ensure that its legislative framework aligned with the new legal landscape.
“I trust that each one of us is well-informed about the recent landmark ruling delivered by the Supreme Court, which has authorised financial independence for the 774 local governments across Nigeria.
“This significant judgment has brought about the nullification of certain existing laws that were in place.
“In light of this development, I am urging this Honorable House that we promptly initiate the process of amending the current Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) Laws as well as the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission Law.
“To facilitate this crucial process, I am proposing two new bills for consideration: (i) Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment No 1) Bill, 2024. and Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) (Harmonised) Bill, 2024.
“Let us work collaboratively to enact laws that not only comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling, but also promote good governance and effective administration at the local government level.
“Your dedication and expertise in this matter are highly valued; and I am confident that together, we can enact legislations that serve the best interests of our constituents and uphold the principles of democracy,” Egbedun was quoted.
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