Abeokuta – The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed the Principal-General Establishment Law, 2024, formalizing the appointment of Principals-General in the state and outlining their specific roles and responsibilities. The bill, aimed at strengthening the educational framework, was passed following the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Education, Science, and Technology.
The report on “House Bill No. 016/OG/2024” was presented by the committee’s chairman, Hon. Yusuf Amosun, who moved for its adoption. The motion was seconded by Hon. Olakunle Sobukanla and unanimously supported by all lawmakers through a voice vote. The bill was subsequently read and adopted clause by clause by the Committee of the Whole House. The Majority Leader, Hon. Yusuf Sherrif, moved the motion for the third reading, which was seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Lukman Adeleye, and endorsed by the entire House.
The Clerk and Head of Legislative Service, Mr. Sakiru Adebakin, read the bill for the third time, after which the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide directed that a clean copy be forwarded to Governor Dapo Abiodun for his assent.
In a related development, Speaker Elemide urged parents to prioritize teaching their children their mother tongue to prevent the extinction of the Yoruba language. He emphasized that language preservation is crucial for promoting Yoruba culture and traditions. The Speaker made these remarks shortly after receiving the “Akinkanju Atayese Ewa Asa ati Ise Ile Yoruba” award from the Ewa Asa Cultural Heritage group, led by its founder, Ademidun Fagbenro, and coordinator, Babatunde Akinbiyi, at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Elemide called on parents to raise disciplined children who would uphold the social and cultural heritage of society. He highlighted that Yoruba culture and traditions encompass religious practices and moral values essential for fostering a decent society.
Earlier, Ademidun Fagbenro, founder of the cultural group, explained that the organization’s mission is to prevent the erosion of Yoruba socio-cultural heritage. He commended the Speaker for his dedication to promoting Yoruba cultural identity in his activities.
In a separate engagement, the Speaker met with members of the Southwest Youth Parliament, led by its Speaker, Hon. Temitope Joseph. Discussions centred on youth empowerment, the promotion of Yoruba culture and traditions, and other collaborative efforts to advance the development of the region.
The passage of the Principal-General Establishment Bill and the advocacy for cultural preservation underscore the Ogun State Assembly’s commitment to both educational and cultural advancement.
