Osun Assembly Passes Local Government Finance Bill for Enhanced Transparency

The Osun State House of Assembly has approved the Local Government Account Administration Bill 2025, aiming to strengthen financial governance transparency across the state's local government areas. The bill empowers the state assembly to legislate on local government finances, ensuring compliance with statutory fiscal procedures.

The legislation prohibits political office holders from controlling local government accounts, promoting financial prudence and service delivery. Speaker Adewal Egbedun announced the bill's passage, awaiting the governor's assent for implementation.