The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has announced plans to regulate the activities of house agents in the state to curb widespread extortion and exploitation
Ogundoyin made this known at the maiden annual stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan. The meeting brought together representatives of registered youth organisations and associations across the state.
During the interactive session, several youth leaders raised concerns over the alarming rate of extortion by house agents, lamenting that unregulated practices have made access to housing increasingly difficult and unaffordable for residents.
Responding, the Speaker disclosed that the Oyo State House of Assembly would constitute a committee to draft a bill aimed at regulating the activities of house agents and curbing their excesses.
He assured stakeholders that the proposed legislation would be concluded and transmitted to Governor Seyi Makinde for assent before the end of the first quarter of the year.
According to him, the bill would underscore the seriousness of the House in addressing the menace of extortion and restoring sanity to the housing sector.
“This bill will demonstrate how serious the leadership of the House is about addressing the extortion by house agents. It will protect residents from exploitation and bring long-awaited relief to the people,” Ogundoyin said.
Speaking further, the Speaker described himself as a representative and voice of young people in governance, stressing the need for deliberate and sustained investment in youth development.
He called for the establishment and strengthening of modern skill acquisition centres, noting that contemporary skills are critical for self-reliance and survival in today’s highly competitive environment.
“We must intentionally develop our youths. Attention should be given to skill acquisition centres that focus on modern skills that fit into today’s challenging world, especially in terms of self-sustainability,” he added.
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