Ondo Assembly Moves to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability through Amendment of Public Audit Law
Ondo Assembly Moves to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability through Amendment of Public Audit Law
In an effort to deepen good governance and promote the prudent management of public resources, the Ondo State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the proposed amendment to the Ondo State Public Audit Law 2021.
The initiative was contained in a report signed and released to Our Heritage Reporter Online by Otunba Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju the Secretary of the Ondo State House of Assembly, championed by the House Committee on Public Accounts, aims to strengthen the legal framework for transparency, accountability, and fiscal discipline across government institutions.
Full statement reads:
STRENGTHENING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ONDO STATE
Today, I had the honour as Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts to host stakeholders at the Ondo State House of Assembly for a meeting on the proposed amendment to the Ondo State Public Audit Law 2021.
The meeting, which was declared open by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji (Landmark), ably represented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, reflected the commitment of the Assembly to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance in our state.
In my remarks as Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (PAC), I shared the history of the Public Audit Law, which was first enacted in 2017 under a World Bank-assisted reform programme and later reviewed in 2021 under the SFTAS initiative. I also emphasised that laws must be reviewed from time to time to close gaps, address new realities, and meet global standards.
The engagement brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from the executive arm, the Office of the Auditor-General, civil society organisations, and other important institutions. Their meaningful contributions will guide the Assembly in producing a stronger, more effective audit law that will further promote the prudent use of public funds.
I sincerely appreciate the Speaker for his leadership, my colleagues for their continued support, and all participants for their active involvement.
Together, we remain committed to building a transparent and accountable system that serves the best interest of the people of Ondo State.
Otunba Moyinolorun Ogunwumiju
Parliamentary Secretary,
Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Member representing Ondo West Constituency 1
October 13, 2025.
