By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo
Hon. Dr. Princess Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji, the member representing Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has renewed her legislative drive for constitutional and institutional reforms with the re-introduction of three strategic bills aimed at accelerating development across Remoland and Ogun State.
The lawmaker, who has consistently projected a people-centred legislative agenda since assuming office, said the bills are designed to strengthen governance, improve grassroots administration, promote agricultural development, and advance the long-standing aspiration for the creation of Ijebu-Remo State.
The three bills, which have now been read for the first time on the floor of the House of Representatives, mark the beginning of the legislative process and are expected to proceed through subsequent stages of parliamentary consideration.
At the centre of the proposals is the Bill for the Creation of Ijebu-Remo State, a constitutional initiative seeking to carve out a new state from the present Ogun State.
According to the lawmaker, the proposal reflects decades of agitation by the people of the old Ijebu Province for equitable representation, balanced resource distribution, and improved administrative efficiency. She maintained that the creation of the proposed state would provide a stronger framework for accelerated socio-economic development and better governance.
Hon. Ayoola-Elegbeji has also continued to advocate for consensus among stakeholders on issues relating to the proposed state's name and capital, with Sagamu frequently identified as a strong contender because of its strategic location, population, and existing infrastructure.
The second proposal is a Constitutional Alteration Bill seeking the creation of additional Local Government Areas in Ogun State, particularly within the Remo Federal Constituency.
The proposed councils include Orile-Oko, Sagamu West, Sagamu South, Ikenne South, and other new administrative units intended to bring government closer to the people.
The lawmaker explained that increasing the number of local government areas would enhance service delivery, improve administrative effectiveness, deepen democratic participation at the grassroots, and stimulate local economic development.
Also included in the legislative package is a bill seeking an amendment to the Agricultural Research Council Act to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Orile-Oko Remo.
If passed into law, the institution is expected to serve as a centre for agricultural education, research, innovation, youth empowerment, and skills development while contributing significantly to food security and rural economic growth.
The proposed college is also envisioned as a catalyst for modern agricultural practices and a platform for equipping young people with practical knowledge capable of driving agricultural transformation within Ogun State and beyond.
Speaking on the significance of the bills, Hon. Ayoola-Elegbeji described the initiatives as part of her commitment to delivering purposeful and people-focused representation.
She stressed that sustainable development requires bold legislative action capable of addressing governance challenges while creating opportunities for economic growth and institutional expansion.
The federal lawmaker also reaffirmed her commitment to engaging traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups, professional associations, and other critical stakeholders to build broad-based support for the proposals.
According to her, unity of purpose among the people of Remoland and the wider Ijebu axis remains essential to achieving the long-standing dream of state creation and stronger grassroots governance.
Political observers note that although constitutional amendments and state creation require extensive legislative procedures and broad national support before becoming law, the re-introduction of the bills has once again brought the issues of state creation, local government expansion, and regional development into national discourse.
The bills will now undergo further legislative scrutiny, including committee consideration, public hearings where applicable, and subsequent readings before any final decision by the National Assembly.
