The Ekiti State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to providing robust legislative support for good governance through the passage of bills designed to enhance the welfare of residents across the state.

Babatunde Oke, Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, made this declaration on Tuesday while addressing journalists at the parliamentary building in Ado-Ekiti during a briefing to mark the second anniversary of the seventh assembly.

Legislative Achievements

According to Oke, the Seventh Assembly under Speaker Stephen Aribasoye's leadership has successfully passed 24 bills into law since its inauguration two years ago. This legislative output, he emphasized, demonstrates the Assembly's commitment to supporting Governor Biodun Oyebanji's vision for state development and shared prosperity agenda.

"The House therefore crafted and adopted a Legislative Agenda which succinctly reflects the core principles that would serve as its beacon in the discharge of its legislative responsibilities throughout its four-year term," Oke stated.

He highlighted that the current assembly is only the second in Ekiti State's history to draft and adopt a formal Legislative Agenda, following the example set by the Sixth Assembly.

Independent Legislative Process

The Media Chairman emphasized that the Assembly has conducted its legislative duties independently, without undue interference from the executive arm of government. This independence, he noted, has been crucial to the Assembly's effectiveness in fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities.

"It should be noted for the record purposes that, within the last twenty-four months, the House has conducted its legislative assignments independently without undue interference by the Executive arm," he affirmed.

Key Bills Passed

Among the significant bills passed by the Assembly are the Quality of Care Law (2025), Ekiti State Water Resources, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector Law (2025), Ekiti State Local Content Second Amendment Law (2025), and the Ekiti State Public Senior Secondary School Board Law (2025).

Other notable legislation includes the 2025 Appropriation Law, Ekiti State Property Protection (Anti-Land Grabbing) Second Amendment Law, Ekiti State Assets Management Law, and the Ekiti State Electric Power Sector Law, among others.

Inclusive Lawmaking Approach

Oke revealed that the Assembly has also passed 63 critical resolutions while maintaining detailed records of proceedings to ensure no bills or resolutions are abandoned.

He emphasized the Assembly's inclusive approach to lawmaking, which encourages stakeholder participation through memoranda submissions and public hearings when necessary.

"The Assembly adopted an inclusive system of law making which encouraged relevant stakeholders to participate and submit memoranda detailing their views on proposed legislation," Oke explained.

The Chairman noted that most of the 24 bills have already received the Governor's assent, with the remaining few scheduled to be assented to at a Special Plenary on Wednesday.