The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, has renewed his call for the immediate creation of a State Boundary Commission to permanently address lingering boundary disputes between Ogun and neighbouring states, especially Lagos.
Elemide made the call during plenary in response to a submission by Hon. Lawal Adekunle, the lawmaker representing Ogun Waterside Constituency.
Lawal had drawn the attention of the House to an alleged incursion into parts of Ode-Omi by officials from the Lagos State Town Development Authority, raising concerns over what he described as a persistent and provocative interference.
In his reaction, the Speaker stressed that the situation demanded urgent government intervention, saying, “We cannot fold our arms while our people are being harassed or forcefully occupied by agents of a neighbouring state. The creation of a State Boundary Commission will help us manage and resolve these conflicts legally and structurally.”
Rt. Hon. Elemide emphasized the importance of protecting the territorial integrity of Ogun State, especially in boundary communities that often face external pressure and tension.
In another development, the Assembly has resolved a land-related dispute involving the Leso Community Market in Odeda Local Government Area.
The dispute had stemmed from a petition by the Camp Area Community Development Committee, accusing Prince Oluwajuwon Adex Adefaka and others of obstructing the development of the market.
Following the presentation of the report by the House Committee on Lands and Housing, chaired by Hon. Damilola Soneye, the Assembly adopted the recommendations of the committee.
The motion was seconded by Hon. Samsideen Lawal and enjoyed full support from the lawmakers.
The report confirmed that the disputed land falls under the jurisdiction of the State Ministry of Agriculture and recommended that all parties involved should approach the Ministry for proper documentation and necessary approval.
It also affirmed that the Leso Community Market, having been approved by the Odeda Local Government Council, should be allowed to continue its operation without further disruption.
