The Osun State House of Assembly on Monday passed the Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill and the Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Assembly, Olamide Tiamiyu, explained that the two bills were enacted “to strengthen social institutions and promote agricultural development across the state.”
According to the statement, the bills were passed following the consideration of House Committee reports and clause-by-clause adoption during plenary presided over by Speaker Adewale Egbedun.
The Islamic and Traditional Marriages (Registration) Bill, a private member bill sponsored by Hon. Lawal Bamidele Rasheed, provides a legal framework for the recognition, documentation, and protection of marriages conducted under Islamic and traditional rites in Osun State.
Speaking at the plenary, Speaker Egbedun said the legislation “respects our cultural and religious values while ensuring that all marriages within Osun State are duly recognised and protected under the law.”
The Osun State Water Users’ Association (Irrigation) Bill, an executive bill, establishes a legal and institutional framework for the formation and management of Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) to oversee irrigation systems across the state.
Egbedun noted that the bill, once signed into law, will empower farmers and rural communities to manage irrigation infrastructure sustainably, improve water distribution efficiency, and enhance crop yield and food security.
Tiamiyu added that clean copies of the bills will be forwarded to Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke for assent. “Once signed into law, they will mark significant milestones in advancing social justice, cultural preservation, and economic growth in Osun State,” the statement read.
The passage of these bills follows previous legislative actions by the Assembly, including the Multi-Door Courthouse Establishment Bill and the Osun State Road Traffic Law and Vehicle Inspection Service Bill, 2025, aimed at reducing court congestion and enhancing road safety in the state.
Speaker Egbedun commended lawmakers for their commitment to the welfare of the people and overall state development, noting that the bills will now proceed to the Governor for final approval.
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