Youth Group Berates Osun Assembly Over Delay In ‘Agency Regulatory Bill’
- Calls For Executive Intervention
The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Osun Chapter, has expressed dissatisfaction with the state House of Assembly over its ‘apparent indifference’ to the pressing concerns of citizens regarding the exorbitant charges imposed by house agents across the state.
In a statement by the Speaker of the Assembly, Hammed Fatomi, he lamented that the Osun House of Assembly appears to be treating the cries of Osun youths as mere noise.
“It is truly disappointing that we are still battling this issue at a time when we should already be enjoying the benefits of affordable housing through the timely intervention of the Agency Regulatory Bill,” he stated.
According to the Fatomi, the Youth Assembly is not in opposition to the State House of Assembly, but the wellbeing of Osun residents, especially the youth and low-income earners, should be a priority.
He said, “What is wrong is wrong, regardless of who is responsible. The wellbeing of Osun citizens, especially the youth and low-income earners, should be a top priority.”
The Speaker called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to intervene decisively in the matter and rescue Osun youths from the unconstitutional and exploitative charges levied by house agents.
He noted that despite widespread public outcry, particularly from the vulnerable segments of the population, the State Assembly has remained largely silent and slow to act.
“The undue delay in the consideration and passage of the Agency Regulatory Bill, which is designed to bring structure, fairness, and accountability to real estate practices in Osun State, is both concerning and unacceptable. This inaction calls into question the Assembly’s commitment to the people it was elected to serve.
“The Youth Assembly of Nigeria therefore calls on the Osun State House of Assembly to urgently rise to its legislative duties and pass the Agency Regulatory Bill without further delay. The time to act is now. The people of Osun deserve a system that serves their interests, not one that exploits their struggles,” the statement concluded.
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