The Ondo State House of Assembly has passed four bills and declared a working recess from October 27 to December 3, 2026.
The bills were passed during plenary presided over by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, after consideration at the third reading.
The bills provide for an increase in the retirement age and improved remuneration for judicial and legal officers, the establishment of Ondo State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Owo, a new law on taxes and levies, and an amendment to the 2026 budget of the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service, ODIRS.
Presenting the report on the retirement age and remuneration bill, the Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Petitions, Ethics and Privileges, Mr Stephen Abitogun, said the legislation would help retain experienced personnel in the state’s justice sector and improve the administration of justice.
On the proposed university, the Chairman of the House Committee on Tertiary Institutions,Mr Chris Ayebusiwa, said the institution would boost research, create employment and strengthen the state’s economy.
He added that the existing facilities of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic would support the establishment of the university, while the polytechnic would retain its name and identity.
The House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, chaired by Mr Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, said the new tax law would curb multiple taxation, eliminate illegal tax collection and improve revenue generation across the state.
seventy-nine naira for capital expenditure.
Meanwhile, Speaker Mr Olamide Oladiji has urged lawmakers to use the working recess to engage with their constituents, inspect projects and assess the implementation of government policies and the state budget.
