The Ogun State House of Assembly has announced the appointment of three new Deputy Clerks in a bid to enhance the legislative and administrative functions of the House.
The appointments were made public during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Barr. (Mrs.) Funmilayo Adeyemi was appointed as Deputy Clerk I, and will be responsible for overseeing Planning, Training, and Legal Services. Mr. Temitope Hokon was named Deputy Clerk II, tasked with handling Legislative Services, Information, and Public Service. Meanwhile, Mr. Fatai Ayodeji was appointed as Deputy Clerk III, heading Administration, Finance, and Supplies.
Speaker Elemide explained that the appointments align with the provisions of the House of Assembly Service Commission (Amendment) Law, emphasizing the need for improved administrative efficiency.
“These appointments are crucial for ensuring that the House functions seamlessly and delivers on its mandate,” the Speaker stated.
In a separate development, the Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2024, aimed at addressing issues of consumer exploitation, disputes, and other malpractices.
The bill, titled “HB No. 013/OG/2021 – A bill for a law to Establish the Ogun State Consumer Protection Agency, Provide for the Protection of the Interest of Consumers, Settlement of Consumer Disputes, and for Connected Purposes,” was presented by its sponsor, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, who also chairs the Committee on Industry, Trade, and Investments.
After a thorough clause-by-clause review by the Committee of the Whole House, the bill was unanimously passed. Majority Leader Yusuf Sheriff moved the motion for the third reading, seconded by Hon. Dickson Awolaja, while the Clerk of the House, Mr. Sakiru Adebakin, performed the third reading of the bill.
Speaker Elemide directed that the clean copy of the bill be transmitted to Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun for assent, describing the bill as “an important step in safeguarding consumer interests in the state.”
