The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State University Establishment Amendment Bill 2026.
The bill was passed during plenary on Thursday following a motion moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Adekunle Emmanuel, and seconded by Sanni Areoye, representing Atakumosa East and Atakumosa West State Constituencies, respectively.
Before its passage, the Assembly dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to undertake further consideration of the bill.
The Committee of the Whole considered the proposed amendments and corrections, with lawmakers agreeing that the changes should form part of the final version of the legislation.
Speaking after the passage, the Speaker of the Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, said the legislation would be beneficial to Osun State University.
Egbedun said the amended law would strengthen public interest in the institution and provide opportunities for experienced personnel to contribute to the university system.
According to him, “The bill will allow the inspiration of others to contribute to the development of the institution.
“Series of benefits will be derived with the passage of the Osun State University Establishment Amendment Bill.”
He said the Assembly would undertake the necessary administrative processes on the legislation before producing its final copy.
Egbedun added that the final copy of the bill would subsequently be forwarded to Governor Ademola Adeleke for assent.