Egbedun Meets Assembly workers, Assures them of Better Days under him

By Tunde Eso

Osun State Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has assured staff of the House of Assembly of better days, saying that their welfare is of utmost concern to him.

Egbedun stated this on Thursday at his interactive session with the Assembly staff since he assumed office as Speaker of the 8th Osun State House of Assembly.

The Speaker noted that he thought it is wise to meet with the staff of the Assembly before embarking fully on their task as legislators.

He further assured the staff that with him as Speaker, other Principal Officers and Honourable Members of the House generally, better days are here for them and Osun State.

"Your welfare is of utmost priority to me" he declared, promising to carry them along in the goings on concerning the Assembly.

He however strongly advised them against any acts of indiscipline as he would not tolerate any attitude that would affect the smooth running of the legislature.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Clerk of the House, Mr Simeon Amusan registered the excitement of workers for about three days now with the fresh air that is blowing around the Assembly complex, noting that he does not doubt that the Imole that is been felt across the state has also come to illuminate the Assembly.

The Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Akinyode Oyewusi in his brief remarks noted that they have come to the 8th Assembly to serve the people and that they will work towards achieving that.

The Rt. Hon. Speaker concluded that "We are determined to prove doubters wrong in the task ahead. With you, your support, cooperation and prayers, it is possible"