Ogun Assembly Scores Big Against Land Grabbing, Marks 2 Years of Transformative Leadership
The Ogun State House of Assembly has hailed significant strides in curbing land grabbing, attributing the progress to legislative reforms, structured mediation, and strong collaboration with Security Agencies.
Over the last two years, more than half of all land-related petitions submitted to the Assembly have been resolved, signaling a new era of accountability and public confidence.
Speaker Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide made the revelation during a Media Briefing marking his Second aynniversary in office, highlighting that land disputes remain the most pressing complaints before the legislature.
“Our priority has always been to prevent violent conflicts and restore peace in communities,” he said.
“Rather than relying solely on punitive measures, we facilitate dialogue between disputing parties, promoting peaceful settlements and community cohesion.”
Rt. Hon. Elemide emphasized that effective enforcement of anti–land grabbing laws depends heavily on collaboration with the executive and security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services. He urged these Agencies to fully deploy the legal instruments enacted by the Assembly to deter criminal activity and safeguard property rights.
Beyond land disputes, the Speaker highlighted several legislative achievements, including the Ogun State Power Sector Law 2024, which aims to strengthen electricity distribution and private sector engagement; the Consumer Protection Law 2024, ensuring consumer rights and business accountability; and the Scavengers and Waste Dealers Regulation Law 2025, regulating waste management and promoting environmental health.
On fiscal oversight, Elemide praised the timely passage of the 2024 Revised Appropriation Law and the 2025 and 2026 Appropriation Laws, demonstrating the Assembly’s commitment to budgetary discipline, transparency, and the prioritization of development projects.
He also disclosed that bills on Agricultural Development, Pensions, Boundary Management, and urban planning are advancing through legislative processes, while resolutions have been adopted to tackle cultism, drug abuse, illegal mining, flooding, road rehabilitation, and prison congestion.
Elemide clarified the constitutional roles of traditional rulers, explaining that they operate under Local Government supervision, which remains accountable to the House.
He reinforced the Assembly’s authority to summon any public officer when investigations demand such action.
The Speaker addressed public discussions about the legislative quarters, noting that existing facilities, constructed during the Military era, are outdated.
He affirmed that lawmakers would support constructing modern quarters if it aligns with Ogun State’s long-term development goals.
The Assembly also marked its two-year milestone with a special plenary session celebrating unity, growth, and legislative achievements.
Deputy Speaker Hon. Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi praised the Assembly’s cohesion and Speaker Elemide’s transparent leadership, while Minority Leader Hon. Lukman Adeleye called for enhanced leygislative independence and prioritization of Assembly resolutions by the executive.
All lawmakers pledged continued support for effective representation, good governance, and oversight.
Elemide thanked colleagues and staff for their solidarity, describing the confidence placed in him as a renewed commitment to serve the people of Ogun State.
According to Global Mirror News, the Assembly’s proactive approach, combining legislative innovation, security collaboration, and community engagement, has not only reduced land-related conflicts but also strengthened trust between citizens and Government institutions, setting a benchmark for Governance in the region.
