On this special occasion of World Teachers’ Day, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr. has commended the exceptional teachers in Ekiti North 1 for their invaluable contributions to education and nation-building. Rep. Rotimi expressed deep gratitude to the teachers for their dedication and resilience in shaping the future of children within the constituency. “Our teachers are the backbone of society. Their commitment…
With a heavy heart, I join the people of Ijelu-Ekiti, Oye Local Government Area, the All Progressives Congress (APC) family, and the entire Ekiti State in mourning the passing of Hon. Israel Akindele Ogungbuyi, a former Chairman of Oye Local Government Council, as he is laid to rest today. I had the privilege of knowing the dear departed since the…
In my legislative work, I look forward to sharing more about collaborations with civil society organizations (CSOs) and individuals who don’t just agonize over our challenges but actively work alongside us to address these issues. A recent example is the Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Educational Institutions Prohibition Bill, which benefited greatly from the efforts of two Ekiti kinsmen: Omowunmi Ogunmoroti,…
Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – The House of Representatives wishes to clarify recent reports suggesting that it rejected the National Honour conferred on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, during the 64th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Intent of the Motion: The motion, sponsored by Rep. Philip Agbese and co-signed by over 200 members, raised concerns about the…
Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – The House of Representatives today celebrates an exemplary leader, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the 10th Assembly, on the occasion of his birthday and conferment of a national honour on him. Speaker Abbas has consistently demonstrated the qualities of a nation-builder through his humility, accessibility, and extraordinary capacity for consensus-building. His…
Dear Leaders and Constituents of Ekiti North 1, Happy Independence Day as we celebrate Nigeria at 64 and Ekiti State at 28! Today reminds us of our resilience and the progress we’ve made. Let’s continue striving together for a brighter future for our state and nation. I remain dedicated to serving you and amplifying your voices. Wishing you a hopeful…
Abuja, FCT | Saturday, September 28, 2024 – The Ekiti State National Assembly Caucus, under the leadership of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, extends warmest congratulations to the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, H.E. Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Christianah Afuye, as she marks her birthday. In a statement on behalf of the Caucus, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele hailed Chief (Mrs.) Afuye for her distinguished…
I am delighted to share our efforts in empowering local farmers. Yesterday, we organized a training program for 80 constituents engaged in agricultural business, focusing on poultry farming, in Ikole Ekiti. Each participant received essential resources, including chicks, feeds, drinkers, and stipends. Building on this initiative, you would recall that we conducted training programs for farmers, distributing fertilizers to support…
The 10th House of Representatives is proposing a high-level Legislative Security Summit for the final quarter of the year. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, announced this during his welcome remarks at the ongoing plenary in the Green Chamber. He emphasised that the summit will focus on legislative reforms aimed at strengthening the capabilities of security…
Abuja, FCT | Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – The House of Representatives has resumed its weekly plenary sittings following the annual recess that began in late July 2024. Upon reconvening on Tuesday, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, who presided over the plenary, read a correspondence from President Bola Tinubu regarding a Supplementary Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).…
