By Honourable Dr. Babatunde Tella
Deputy Chief Whip, Ogun State House of Assembly Representative, Abeokuta North State Constituency
Dear Constituents,
It is with a deep sense of gratitude and responsibility that I present to you a summary of my stewardship as your representative in the Ogun State House of Assembly. Representing Abeokuta North, the largest constituency in Ogun State, is both an honor and a challenge I embrace with utmost dedication. As we approach the end of 2024, I find it necessary to account for my legislative activities, projects, and programs that aim to improve the welfare of our people.
Legislative Contributions
Bills Sponsored
1. A Bill for a Law to Establish the Official Order of Precedence of Officers and Other Persons in the Public Service of Ogun State and Related Matters, 2023.
2. A Bill for a Law to Amend the Establishment of the Ogun State House of Assembly Service Commission Law, 2018.
3. Ogun State Rural and Semi-Urban Integration and Development Bill, 2023.
Bills Co-Sponsored
1. The Ogun State Consumer Protection Law, 2024.
2. A Bill to Improve Electricity Generation, Transmission, and Distribution within Ogun State, 2024.
3. A Bill to Establish the Office of Principal General.
Resolutions Sponsored
1. A call for the State Government to curb the subtle takeover of our Adire/Kampala local industry by foreigners.
2. Urgent need for improvement in the operations of the State Security Network Agency (Amotekun).
3. Urgent need to reconstruct road medians to reduce traffic congestion and accidents.
4. Urgent need to establish a Health Trust Fund for OOUTH.
Resolutions Co-Sponsored
1. Enforcement of safety precautions in the handling and storage of explosives.
2. Lifting the suspension on NURTW activities in parks and garages.
3. Integration of mental health services into general hospitals.
4. Effective flood control measures across Ogun State.
5. Reconstruction of the Ebute-Igbooro to Pobe border road.
6. Approval of the 2024-2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and related proposals.
7. Confirmation of nominees for key judicial and executive positions.
Programs Executed
I facilitated the provision of solar lights to several communities, including:
Kogo-Sangote, Adio-Ajegunle, Kurere, Olosun Phase 1 & 2, Atapa Ikoyi, Atapa Elelubo, Koosa 1 & 2, Ponkuku, Fagbenro, Oluwo, Rounda Cattle Market, Isaga Market, Kukudi, Agunmona, Sabo and Loki.
Projects Facilitated
Through collaboration with key stakeholders:
Road Construction: Isaga road by Senator Yayi.
Solar lighting of Isaga through partnership with Senator Yayi
Solar Lighting: Olosun Estate, Odo Eran, Tibo-Falekan, Ikija, and provision and energizing of transformer to Ilewo-Orile through partnerships with Hon. Olumide Osoba.
Boreholes: Provided to Apata-Idofoyi and Ijale-Papa through partnership withSenator Yayi.
Empowerment programs that benefited 10 constituents were also supported by Senator Yayi.
Empowerment Programs Executed
In August 2024, I personally organized and executed an empowerment program for over 350 constituents at Ori-Omi, distributing:
Sewing machines, grinding machines, coolers, knapsack sprayers, herbicides, fertilizers, generators and cash
Educational materials such as exercise books and mathematics dictionaries.
Financial and material support to CDC Metro, CDC Youth, and other constituents
Monetary supports to Kurere hospital, isupport, Oke Odo CDA,towards construction of mosque by League of Imam of Oke-Ogun, contribution to Church Organizations under CAN
My Commitment
As we review our progress, I acknowledge that more needs to be done. My commitment to serving you remains unwavering. Together, we will continue to push for development, foster economic growth, and improve the quality of life in our constituency.
I am grateful for your trust and support. Let us keep working together to make Abeokuta North a model constituency in Ogun State.
So far, so good.
Yours in service,
Honourable Dr. Babatunde Tella
Deputy Chief Whip, Ogun State House of Assembly
Representative, Abeokuta North State Constituency
