Legislative Performance of Chief Dr. Billy Osawaru (Bills and Motions)

 In just one year, Chief Dr. Billy Osawaru has demonstrated outstanding legislative commitment through these impactful bills and motions. 

Bill:

A Bill for an Act to Establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Urhonigbe, Edo State: This bill aims to provide full-time courses, teaching, and training in agriculture and agricultural technology. It also seeks to ensure effective administration and management of the college, contributing to agricultural development in the region and beyond.

Motions:

1. Urgent Rehabilitation and Dualization of the Benin-Abraka Road: A motion emphasizing the critical need to rehabilitate and expand the Benin-Abraka road, ensuring safe transportation and economic growth in Edo State.

2. Beijing Declaration on 35% Affirmative Action for Women: This motion urges the President to uphold the 35% affirmative action outlined in the Beijing Declaration by ensuring women are adequately represented in key appointments.

3. Corporate Social Responsibility of Multinational Oil Companies: A motion calling for an investigation into the corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts by multinational oil companies in the South-South region, urging for more impactful contributions.

4. National Survey on Fake Anti-Malaria Medicines: Chief Osawaru highlights the need for a national baseline survey to tackle the rampant issue of fake anti-malaria medicines in Nigeria, focusing on public health safety.

5. Improving Security in Igbanke, Orhionmwon LGA: A motion raising the alarm about potential security threats in Igbanke, Orhionmwon LGA, and calling for immediate intervention to avert calamity.

6. National Grid Collapse Investigation: A call to investigate the frequent collapse of Nigeria’s national grid to ensure the country’s energy security and stop further occurrences.

7. Resumption of National Social Investment Programme: This motion urges the government to resume the implementation of the national social investment programme to alleviate the increasing hardship faced by Nigerians.

8. Mitigating Inflation and Hunger in Nigeria: A call for urgent government intervention to address the inflation and hunger crisis affecting the entire nation.

9. Investigation into Misappropriation of Frontier Exploration Fund by NNPCL: A motion to investigate the alleged illegal expenditure of the frontier exploration fund by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) without National Assembly approval.

10. Suspension of NNPCL’s Initial Public Offering (IPO): A motion calling for the suspension of NNPCL’s proposed IPO to ensure transparency and proper regulation.

11. Forensic Investigation of the Petroleum Sector: A call for a legislative investigation into the challenges facing Nigeria's downstream and midstream petroleum sectors to find lasting solutions and enhance sectoral efficiency.

Conclusion: In just one year, Chief Dr. Billy Osawaru has demonstrated outstanding legislative commitment through these impactful bills and motions. By August next year, his performance is expected to double or triple. In the coming days, we will provide updates on his zonal intervention programs and other constituency empowerment initiatives.

P. Michael, reporting for the Progressive Team of Governance platform.