The Oyo State House of Assembly has cancelled the elaborate activities lined up to mark its third anniversary, citing prevailing security concerns particularly in the Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso axis as reasons.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that instead, the legislature reflected on its performance over the last three legislative years as a critical arm of government.
NAN reports that the 10th Assembly was inaugurated on June 14, 2023.
The speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, at plenary on Thursday, said that the decision of the state legislature was informed by the recent security challenges in the state and the need to show solidarity with affected areas and residents.
Ogundoyin said that the occasion would ordinarily have been marked with celebrations and public engagements, but that members resolved to focus attention on governance, legislative responsibilities and efforts geared towards addressing the security situation.
âThirty-six bills have been passed into law, covering various sectors of governance and development.
âWe passed 276 resolutions, which were transmitted to the executive arm and other relevant government institutions for implementation.
âThe resolutions are being monitored through the oversight activities of various committees to ensure compliance and effectiveness,â he said.
Ogundoyin said that in efforts to strengthen governance and accountability,
