Hon Okla Not in Anyway A Bench Warmer But A Potent Voice Of Wisdom

Unarguably, Hon Sanni Ganiyu Babatunde Okanlawon, is clearly the most qualified, credible, experienced, innovative, resourceful, value adder, active and intelligent debater, result oriented lobbyist, profound oversight function worker, and fantastic high-flying lawmaker, psychologically and mentally prepared to continue to give effective and responsive representation to the good people of Kosofe Constituency 1 at the assembly come 2023.

He is a pragmatic solution provider, matured and savvy legislator, an extraordinaire people's representative per excellence and not an armchair greenhorn theorist. 

The vicious insinuation that Hon Okla is a bench warmer do not hold waters and should be taken with lightness of mind.

The quintessential lawmaker who is the Chairman House Committee on Education (Ministry/Agencies) is very active, vocal and has contributed copiously to several motions on floor of the Lagos State of Assembly. He has sponsored two bills into law which is unprecedented for a first-termer Legislator who is not up to three years at the assembly. He has also presented several motions.

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.

In addition to his legislative prowess, he has attracted massive projects to his Constituency, such as the on-going construction of first ultra modern fire service station situated at Oworonshoki to serve greater Kosofe Constituencies, completion of second Oworo access road, Oworo road, Ogudu road, Adegbenro/Ganiyat Dawodu road, Olatunji road, Kujore road, on-going construction of Kosofe LG/ Pastor Ayorinde/Ibadan Expressway link road nearly completed etc. He also facilitated the on-going construction of Dr. Okey Onuzo/Dele Onabule/Shitta Bay drainage and Mende-Arowojobe estate link bridge.

 Also, he constructed borehole water projects with generator sets in: Epetedo Street Ogudu, Olatunji Junction by Roju Avenue Ojota, Ogodo Mende, Idi Aba Ojota, Adeniji Street Mosafejo Oworonshoki, Emmanuel High primary school Ojota, and Koto mola Ojota.

Moreover, he facilitated the construction of Anthony-Gbagada Expressway and Ojota pedestrian bridges, blocked drainage canals for clearing, trained Kosofe youths on renewable energy solutions in partnership with Funergy Technology, bankrolled health bills and assisted many other Constituents access LASUTH facilities for Medicare. 

Furthermore, He established Okla table tennis academy, organised grassroots football tournament tagged 'Okla Unity Cup', debate Competition amongst public secondary schools in Kosofe Constituency 1 that generated one day legislator, distributed educational materials to public schools, instituted micro business support fund for market men and women, widows support fund, procured tricycles (Keke Maruwa) for Constituents, gave out scholarships and free health insurance scheme to Kosofe Constituency 1 higher Institution students who are financially challenged. He has also facilitated several agricultural empowerment and training.

Hon Okla used his vintage position and influence to give employment to 90 Constituents into: Lagos State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB), Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM)- 61, LASUTH- 1 Consultant, 2 Doctors, Nurses- 2, Judiciary (Legal officer)- 1, LAMATA - 2, Lagos Bus Services Limited (LBSL) - 1, Local government service commission- 2, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) - 3, LAWMA Police - 15.

From the foregoing analysis, it is clearly evident that the invaluable experience and impeccable record of performance of the lawmaker shows that he is the most credible and qualified for the seat in 2023, given all rational considerations. 

Don't change horses in midstream

- Abraham Lincoln

Never change a winning team 

- Sir Alfred Ernest Ramsey

Okla 2023, The Reference point, Alausa Leekan Si.