The Ekiti State House of Assembly has continued its review of stewardship accounts presented by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other government institutions, with the Commissioner for Finance, Akin Oyebode; Chairman of Ekiti South-West Local Government; and the Chief Medical Director of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) appearing before the House.

The presentations formed part of the Assembly’s ongoing oversight activities aimed at examining the performance, financial management and activities of government institutions in the state.

The House also considered the report of the Joint Committee set up to investigate the hazardous odour affecting residents of Ado-Ekiti, Ikere-Ekiti and some other communities across the state.

Presenting the committee’s report, members highlighted concerns surrounding the impact of the persistent odour on residents and the need for urgent measures to identify its source and prevent further risks to public health.

The consideration of the report provided the lawmakers with an opportunity to further deliberate on the situation and explore appropriate interventions to safeguard the health and wellbeing of residents in the affected communities.

The Assembly is expected to take necessary steps based on the committee’s findings, with a view to addressing the environmental concern and ensuring a safer living environment for people across the affected areas.