As part of its digital transformation drive, the Ekiti State House of Assembly has unveiled a new digitalised legislative chamber.
The unveiling of the State Assembly Legislative Chamber was part of the activities lined up for the celebration of the third anniversary of the 7th Assembly.
The State Legislative body had been adjudged by the Presidency as the best State Assembly in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration in Nigeria.
The speaker, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, in his address at a special plenary held to mark the anniversary, noted that numerous innovations introduced by the 7th Ekiti Assembly have improved efficiency, deepened transparency, and broadened citizen participation.
Aribasoye was also an occasion to launch the novel legislative App of the Assembly with special features that ensures recording of processes and proceedings in real-time, effects corrections or amendments as required, complemented with voting pads and microphones, among other smart features.
He said, “The EKHA App was built by IT professionals, some of whom are newly recruited staff of the Ekiti State House of Assembly Commission. The app brings the work of this House closer to the people, enabling citizens to follow proceedings, access bills, and engage with their representatives in real time.
“This milestone is further complemented by the establishment of EKHA TV, the deployment of a digital voting system, the strengthening of our Hansard and records management, and the expansion of digital communication platforms.”
The speaker stated that the House has diligently performed its lawmaking duties and oversight functions with focus, dedication, and utmost commitment to the progress of the state, adding that more than 33 laws have been passed in the last three years.
“Each law addresses real challenges, strengthens institutions, and expands opportunities. Beyond legislation, we have adopted 69 resolutions influencing policy in security, youth development, healthcare, education, agriculture, the environment, workers’ welfare, roads, and community development,” he said.
While revealing that the Forum of Spouses of Lawmakers in the state has played complementary roles in empowering constituents, Aribasoye explained that staff welfare has improved significantly under the 7th Assembly.
This he said was achieved through regular promotions, training and retraining programmes, implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS), and access to loans, adding that an additional ₦100 million has been approved by the Governor to strengthen the car and housing loan scheme for staff.
The speaker led other lawmakers to the office of the State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji for his assent to two important bills: the Ekiti State Local Government Administration (Amendment) Law, 2026, which seeks to establish legislative departments at the local government level, and the Ekiti State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, aimed at protecting the core values of the people of Ekiti State.
