Ogun assembly clarifies purpose of diversity, inclusion bill

Published on August 12, 2025 at 06:49 PM
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The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, has clarified that the intent of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion bill was for the promotion of social justice.

He noted that establishing the diversity, equity and inclusion (DIE) Commission will serve as a catalyst for the promotion of equitable representation, and the prohibition of discrimination against vulnerable groups in all spheres of life and related matters.

The Speaker recalled that the bill which scaled second reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly had been misconstrued, hence the need for the clarification following reactions from certain groups on X, who expressed fears regarding the protection of Ogun State indigenes under the proposed law.

Elemide reiterated that the bill has no link to the concept of “no man’s land,” stressing that its objective was to safeguard the fundamental rights of citizens and residents of the state, especially the vulnerable groups and the less privileged.

According to the Speaker, the bill titled: “H. B. No. 923/ OG/ 2025- The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, Establishment Bill, 2025, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Bolanle Lateefat Ajayi, was intended to promote equitable representation, enforce social justice, and eliminate discrimination against vulnerable groups across all sectors, thereby promoting equality, equality and development of all sectors and human resources.

He noted that the bill was part of the commitment of the 10th Assembly towards empowering persons living with disabilities, expanding access and reduce marginalisation of the physically challenged and other vulnerable groups.

He stressed that the essence of the bill was to address different areas of marginalisation of the vulnerable groups and the less privileged in the society to promote gender mainstreaming and inclusion; re- emphasising that the nature of most public structures in the country which put the disabled at the disadvantaged needed to be addressed.

Elemide stated that the ongoing discussion on the bill suggesting an entirely different meaning was not part of the intention of the Bill, positing that the state through the 10th Assembly was irrevocably committed to its trailblazing record for further progress and development of its people, and would not in any copy or imitate whatever another state might have adopted.

He urged members of the public to seek accurate information on legislative proposals before taking positions on issues of public concerns, warning that misinformation could distort public perception and hinder constructive debate.

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