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The Osun State House of Assembly has approved two significant bills: the Osun State Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill, 2025, and the Osun State Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill, 2025.
These bills aim to enhance social institutions and foster agricultural development throughout the state.
The approval of the bills was announced in a press statement signed by Olamide Tiamiyu, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun.
The statement clarified that the approval came after the presentation and review of reports from House Committees, followed by a clause-by-clause adoption during a plenary session led by the Speaker at the Assembly Complex in Osogbo.
The Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill, a Private Member Bill sponsored by Lawal Bamidele Rasheed, aims to establish a legal framework for the acknowledgment, documentation, and safeguarding of marriages conducted under Islamic and traditional customs within the state.
The statement noted, “This legislation honors our cultural and religious values while ensuring that all marriages within Osun State are officially recognized and protected under the law.”
The second bill, the Osun State Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill, an Executive Bill, creates a legal and institutional framework for the establishment and management of Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) to oversee irrigation systems across Osun State.
According to the statement, “The new law is anticipated to empower farmers and rural communities to sustainably manage irrigation infrastructure, enhance water distribution efficiency, and improve crop yields and food security.”
The statement concluded that clean copies of both bills would be prepared and sent to Governor Ademola Adeleke for his approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main objectives of the new bills passed by the Osun State House of Assembly?
The primary objectives of the new bills are to strengthen social institutions by providing legal recognition for Islamic and traditional marriages and to promote agricultural development through the establishment of Water Users’ Associations for effective irrigation management.
Who sponsored the Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill?
The Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill was sponsored by Lawal Bamidele Rasheed.
What is the expected impact of the Osun State Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill?
The Osun State Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill is expected to empower farmers and rural communities, improve the sustainability of irrigation infrastructure, enhance water distribution efficiency, and boost crop yields and food security.
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