LAHA 2023: SANNI OKANLAWON GIVES ACCOUNT OF STEWARDSHIP

SCORECARD OF HON SANNI GANIYU BABATUNDE OKANLAWON

MEMBER LAGOS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY

CHAIRMAN HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION (MINISTRY/AGENCIES)

KOSOFE CONSTITUENCY 1

PART (1)

A quintessential politician that best describes the personality of Hon. Sanni Ganiyu Okanlawon, a member of Lagos State House of Assembly is a silent and unassuming achiever who gives his constituency, Kosofe 1, quality representation.

He is not new to service and politics in Lagos State. He developed the spirit of communal participation early in life while attending Community development associations and political meetings which prepared him for his political sojourn.

The lawmaker has always been a part of the success story of the new Lagos instituted by Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu (between 1999 and 2007) and continues under Babatunde Raji Fashola (2007 to 2015) through Akinwunmi Ambode (2015 to 2019) and now being pursued gloriously under Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu.

He fully joined governance at the local government level as Secretary to the Kosofe Local Government between 2004 and 2007. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos State on Food Security under whose Watch LAKE Rice, a joint venture between Lagos and Kebbi states was birthed. 

He contested and won the seat to represent Kosofe Constituency 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2019. Currently he is the Chairman House Committee on Education (Ministry/Agencies) in the Lagos State House of Assembly. 

Today, Okla as popularly known is making waves in the Lagos State House of Assembly as the potent voice and credible representative of his constituents.

The lawmaker is one of the very few lawmakers that have demonstrated political dexterity and laudable leadership in the discharge of his legislative duties. No wonder the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa made case for his return at a function held recently in Kosofe where he narrated the need for political stakeholders and constituents to return him for another term. The Speaker noted that returning him to the Lagos Assembly will surely fast track policies, programmes and projects for greater good of Kosofe Constituents.

In addition, the Speaker opined that in the interest and development of Lagos State, and the people of Kosofe Constituency 1, there is the need to have experienced legislators returned to the House in the likes of Hon Sanni Ganiyu Babatunde Okanlawon and reiterated that without experience, it is natural that they will be limited to what they can do and achieve.

 

 Hon Okla was once the Chairman House Committee on Commerce, Industry and Cooperative and currently at the Assembly; he belongs to the following Committees:

 

1. Chairman House Committee on Education (Ministry/Agencies)

2. Environment - Member

3. Establishments, Training & Pensions - Member

4. Transportation - Member

5. Information & Strategy - Member

6. Inter-Parliamentary Relations – Member

7. Physical planning & Urban development.

The following are Bills and Motions Sponsored/Co-sponsored by Hon Sanni Ganiyu Babatunde Okanlawon:

A. Bills Sponsored into Law.

** Cooperatives Societies Law, 2021; and

** Lagos State Institute for Legislative Studies and Research Law, 2022.

B. Bills Co- Sponsored into Law.

** Lagos State College of Health Technology Law, 2021;

** Lagos State University of Education Law, 2022.

** Lagos State University of Science and Technology Law, 2021;

** Lagos State Neigbourhood Safety Corps Agency (Amendment) Law, 2020;

** Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2021;

**Lagos State Law Enforcement Training Institute Law, 2022;

** Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law, 2020;

** Lagos State Public Procurement Agency (Amendment) Law, 2020;

** Appropriation Law, 2021;

** Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority Law, 2020;

** Corona Virus Pandemic Emergency Law, 2020;

** Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Law, 2020;

 ** Unlawful Societies Anti Cultism (Prohibition) Law, 2021;

** Lagos State Public Procurement Agency Law, 2021; 

** Lagos State House of Assembly Legislative Service Commission (Amendment) Law, 2020;

** Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2021;

** Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, Law, 2021;

** Animal Law, 2021;

** Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law, 2021;  

** Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment) Law, 2021;

** Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority Law, 2021;

** Prohibition of Open Cattle Grazing Bill and Tresspass of Cattle on Lands in Lagos State Law, 2021.

 ** Appropriation (Amendment) Law, 2021.

 

C. Motions Sponsored/Presented

 ** Need to protect local marketers and entrepreneurs from unhealthy competitions.  

** Call on the state government to establish micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMES) and commercial hubs in all the senatorial districts of Lagos State.

** Call on the state government to ensure the smooth operation of courier/logistic services within the state.

D. Motions Co-Sponsored.

** The need to ensure the safety of blind and visually impaired in Lagos state.

** Call for prosecution of perpetrators of indiscriminate refuse dumping across the state.

 ** Need to curb the incessant attacks on government officials and property in Lagos state. 

 ** Ìpé fún dídẹ́kun ìṣe jàǹbá fún àwọn òṣìṣe àti ohun-ìní ìjọba nígbà gbogbo. 

 ** The need to ensure installation of fire extinguishers in all public and private establishments in Lagos state.

** Ìpè fún fífí ohun èlò panápaná sí àwọn iléeṣẹ́ ìjọba àti aládàáni gbogbo ní ìpínlẹ̀ èkó.

 ** Need to enhance waste management in Lagos state. 

** Call on the state government to embark on anti-drug campaign for all secondary schools in Lagos state.

 ** Commemoration of world teachers' day 2020.

** The devastating effects and aftermath of EndSars protests in Lagos: destruction of monuments, public and private properties.

*** FACILITATION OF FIRST ULTRA MODERN FIRE SERVICE STATION IN GREATER KOSOFE CONSTITUENCIES

The primary purpose of establishing the service station is another fulfillment of our strong commitment to help ensure safety of peoples' lives and properties through prevention, repression (extinguishing of fire) and rescue.

The fire service station when completed would serve the greater Kosofe (Kosofe local government area, Agboyi- ketu and Ikosi-Isherl local council development areas). The fire service station is situated at Oworonshoki.

*** CONSTRUCTION OF BOREHOLE WATER PROJECTS, PROCUREMENT OF GENERATOR SETS ACROSS KOSOFE CONSTITUENCY 1

NAMES OF COMMUNITY/SCHOOL

1. Epetedo Street, Ogudu

2. Ojojo Estate, Mende

3. Olatunji Junction by Roju Avenue, Ojota

4. Idi Aba, Ojota

5. Adeniji Street, Mosafejo Oworonshoki

6. Emmanuel High Primary School

7. Koto mola, Ojota

*** YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: RENEWABLE ENERGY TRAINING

CAPACITY BUILDING TRAINING ON RENEWABLE ENERGY (FU-NERGY)

Hon Okla in partnership with Funergy Technology trained and empowered Kosofe Youths in Renewable Energy Solutions.

Participants acquired skills in Sales/ Marketing, Technical and Production of INVERTER.

 The trainees on completion of their training were introduced to Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to obtain startup capital loan.

*** FACILITATION, REHABILITATION AND RESUSCITATION OF ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

WARD A & B OWORONSHOKI

- 2ND Access Road Oworo

- Oworo Road

WARD C IFAKO/SOLUYI

- Ganiyat Dawodu Street

- Adegbenro Street

- Yetunde Brown Street

- Diya/Ajayi Aina Street {WIP}

- Ajoke Salako Street

- Okun Street

- Sosanya Street

WARD D ANTHONY

- Rehabilitation of Bush Street

WARD E MENDE

- Ajose Street

- Adebowale Street

- Salami Street

WARD F OJOTA

- Local government/Pastor Ayorinde Road

- Kujore Street

- Olatunji Street

- Ojota/Ogudu Road

- Aroworamimo Street

WARD G OGUDU

- Ogudu Road

- Otunba Oladele Boulevard (Ajibike Street)

PART (2)

Hon Sanni Ganiyu Babatunde Okanlawon is a colossus politician with impressive antecedent in commitment, dedication, undoubted loyalty, leadership, character, tested, trusted political icon and above all results-oriented personified.

Hon Okla is well prepared, ready-handed and unassuming go-getter who has surpassed expectations in leadership and quality administration and therefore deserves a second term at the Lagos State House of Assembly because of several developmental projects he has attracted to his constituency and have provided the constituents quality representation and to consolidate on his giant strides which cannot be sustained or improved upon by newbies who want to use the Assembly as a trying ground.

Furthermore, in the areas of infrastructural facilitation, empowerment, educational and developmental programmes, the lawmaker has excelled tremendously in the last three (3) years. Some of his concerted outstanding achievements are discussed below with pictorial evidences.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Education is one of the most important investments a country can make for prosperous future. Education is a powerful agent of change, and improves health and livelihoods, contributes to social stability and drives long-term economic growth and development. Foundational skills acquired early in childhood make possible a lifetime of learning. 

In view of the above, Hon Okla established an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre in Emmanuel High Primary School, Ojota for the use of Six Public Schools.

ESTABLISHMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) CENTRE IN EMMANUEL HIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL, OJOTA FOR THE USE OF SIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The idea of setting up the ICT Centre at the primary education level is to start baking the future leaders’ right from the cradle and to afford them the opportunity to have access to creativity and innovation and the need to be computer savvy which would help them as they grow up to further their education or pursue business investment. 

DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The distribution of educational materials by Hon Okla to public primary schools was to offer his shoulder of assistance for the needy to leap upon by reducing the financial burden of the parents or guardians.

The Lawmaker used the opportunity to interact with the pupils. The students were advised to face their studies diligently, listen to their teachers during classes and do their homework as at when due. He also gave out money for the purchase of new uniforms to many students who wore tattered uniforms in all the public schools visited.

ESTABLISHMENT OF DEBATE COMPETITION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOLS WHICH GENERATED THE FIRST EVER ONE DAY KOSOFE CONSTITUENCY 1 LEGISLATOR

The Debate Competition tagged "Okla Sponsored Kosofe Constituency 1 secondary schools debate competition" was aimed at enabling students to think critically and develop their intellectual capacity through expansion of their minds and increasing understanding of multiple sides of important issues and also to prepare them for future leadership role.

The Maiden edition of the debate competition took place on Wednesday 16th February 2022 at Immaculate Heart Event Hall, Maryland

The Topic for the debate contest was: GOVERNMENT SHOULD SPEND MORE MONEY ON SECURITY THAN EDUCATION

The prizes for the winners are as follows:

Winner ••• ( Student/Teacher) #250,000

1st Runner up••• ( Student/ Teacher) #150,000

2nd Runner up••• (Student/ Teacher) #100,000

There were consolidation prizes for other contestants/debaters.

In addition, the winner of the contest will have the rare privilege, of been the legislator, representing Kosofe Constituency 1 for a day and will be conducted round the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Also, the winner will meet with the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District II.

According to the Lagos lawmaker, the noble initiative was aimed at developing students among others critical thinking, vocabulary prowess, build the spirit of sportsmanship, instill and boasting their self-confidence, developing them in the art of public speaking and nurturing them for leadership positions in the future.

The debate competition was in line with the Education and Technology components of the T.H.E.M.E.S. Agenda of the Lagos State administration to improve the learning outcomes of students in public secondary schools across Kosofe Constituency 1.

SCHOLARSHIP AND FREE HEALTH INSURANCE AWARDS 2021/2022

The Okla Scholarship Scheme was borne out of the desire to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots especially students who hails from humble backgrounds and therefore financially challenged to foster good education. 

The best legacy one can plant is to afford the society quality education and build human capacity for the growth and development of the nation.

The ultimate essence of giving free health insurance is to guarantee and ensure the health and well-being of the students through access to free health services with the view to creating a conducive learning environment and contributing to the overall development of the nation.

The students were selected by independent body from tertiary institutions across the country and they must be residents of Kosofe constituency 1.

The qualified students were given the sum of #100,000 each and free health insurance premium of #300,000 per student.