The Osun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution mandating stricter procedures for the management and withdrawal of Local Government funds across the state.
According to the release signed by the Speaker Hon. Adewale Egbedun, noted that the resolution, adopted at the Assembly’s plenary on Monday, September 29, 2025, is anchored on the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Osun State Guidelines on Local Government Administration 2025, and the Osun State Public Financial Management Law 2020.
In its declaration, the Assembly affirmed that, “Only duly authorised officers under the employment of the Local Government Service Commission are permitted to be signatories to Local Government accounts.
“Any attempt by unauthorised persons to access Local Government funds is unlawful, unconstitutional, and void.
“Commercial banks and financial institutions operating in the state must comply strictly with the resolution, while government agencies are tasked with ensuring close monitoring and enforcement.
“Any violation will be deemed as aiding and abetting financial fraud and will attract the full weight of the law.
“The measure was taken in the public interest to protect Local Government resources, ensure accountability, and prevent diversion of funds meant for grassroots development.
The House further called on residents of the state to remain vigilant and report any suspected infractions to relevant authorities, stressing the need to uphold transparency and probity in governance.
