His emergence was greeted with so much encomiums and joy from his constituents being their first representative to become the Speaker of the House since the creation of Kogi State and return of the country from military rule to democratically elected government.
This was shown by the number of courtesy calls by different communities, individuals and groups that paid solidarity visits to the Assembly complex to identify with and congratulate him on his emergence, balancing the political equation under the GYB administration.
Though young Kolawole was not born with golden spoon but determined to make it in life, despite the circumstance surrounding his upbringing he remained focused to achieve success in life.
Moved with the compassion of service to the people and humanity, Kolawole having achieved outstanding successes in his private ventures over the years, and considering the huge resources being committed to the welfare and well-being of the people around him, he decided to via for a political position in order to use government machineries to further develop the community, people around him and humanity.
He first contested to represent Kabba/Bunu State Constituency at the Kogi State House of Assembly in 2007 but was asked to step down for another candidate which he gladly did without any regret. A candidate and party he supported with all he has and to God be the glory, the candidate then emerged victorious at the poll then.
However, as fate will have it, in 2015 he was elected as the Honourable Member representing Kabba/Bunu State Constituency and became the Majority Leader of the house despite being a first termer and the first Member from the constituency to occupy the position.
It is also worthy to note that he became the Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly on 3rd of August, 2017.
However, ever since he assumed duty as the Speaker of the August Assembly, the current leadership under his watch has been able to distinguish itself by creating an atmosphere that has stabilized the House for smooth running of the Legislative arm of Government in Kogi State.
Secondly, his leadership has also shown capacity to improve the working relationship with the Executive arm of government, hence creating an avenue for synergy that has paid off.
Thirdly, enhancing the welfare of the Honourable members and that of the Staffers of the Kogi State House of Assembly is another cardinal area that has helped the administration to move without any hitches.
The past 100 days have not been without challenges and responsibilities, yet the success recorded so far is unprecedented.
The Hallowed Chamber of Kogi State has witnessed great achievements and improvements under his leadership; starting from Legislative duties, Welfare of members and staffs of the Assembly and more importantly, the positive impact of the Assembly on the masses in the state during this short and eventful period.
All these achievements could not have been possible without the passionate service rendered by respective members via their robust contributions to bills and motions on the floor of the House and implementation of various projects across their Constituencies which has impacted positively on the generality of Kogites.
The Speaker being a committed Christian has consistently call for prayers for the current leadership in country under President Muhammadu Buhari and Kogi State under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, because he recognises the fact that it is only God that can give the needed wisdom, knowledge and understanding to manage people of diverse opinions.
Amiable and pragmatic Rt. Hon. (Prince) Matthew Kolawole has been able to show capacity, carriage and courage by providing qualitative leadership in conjunction with his colleagues at the assembly, no wonder despite the huge crisis that engulfed the house at the early stage of this administration, he still maintained the position of the Majority Leader before fate beckon on him and he was elected the 12th Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly.
As the primary functions of a Legislature is to make laws for the good governance of any given state, it is therefore on record that the Kogi State House of Assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon. (Prince) Matthew Kolawole has been able to move a number of life changing bills and motions, improved on oversight functions, and execute massive constituencies projects.
The workaholic Kabba born Speaker has shown tenacity and courage, no wonder the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region appointed him as one of its Executive Committee Members to represent the North Central of Nigeria,, shortly after he returned from the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations held in New York, United States of America, where he contributed meaningfully as a member of Kogi State and Nigeria delegation to the Assembly.
As part of the determination and commitment of the 6th Assembly under his watch, the house has been able to collaborate with the executive arm in creating the enabling environment to promote development in the area of wealth creation through concerted efforts of the current administration in the area of Agriculture, Education, health etc the Omi Rice mill.
Some of the motions and bills passed within this period are:
Motion Appealing to Kogi State Government to rehabilitate Community Secondary School Gegu-Beki and change its nomenclature to ‘Government Secondary School Gegu-Beki’. - Hon. Zakari Osewu Mohammed- Kogi/KK Constituency
Motion calling on the Kogi State Government to address the inadequate academic Staff in Kogi State College of Education (Technical), Kabba - Hon. Victor Adewale Omofaiye, Ijumu Constituency and Rt. Hon. (Prince) Matthew Kolawole, Kabba/Bunu Constituency
Motion calling on Kogi State Government for the Provision of Modern Abattoir in Lokoja Township and the 21 Local Governments in their Headquarters Respectively. -Hon. Musa Jimoh Omiata, Yagba East Constituency
A Bill for a Law to make Supplementary Provisions for the Revenue of Expenditure of Kogi State Government for the Year Ending Thirty-First December, two thousand and seventeen.
Bill for the Law to make provisions for a contributory Pension Scheme for employers in the Public Service of Kogi State and for matters connected therewith.
A Bill for a Law to Amend the Law Establishing Local Government Service Commission, Kogi State and for other matters connected therewith. Sponsor :- Hon. (Elder) Pedro A.S Obaro, Mopamuro Constituency
A Bill for a Law to Establish Kogi State Education Endowment fund and the Board of Trustees vested with the responsibility of managing the fund and other connected purposes 2017. Sponsor:- Hon. (Elder) Pedro A.S Obaro, Mopamuro Constituency
A Bill for a Law to proscribe malpractices in Educational Institutions of Kogi State and other matters connected therewith 2017, Sponsor -Hon. (Elder) Pedro A.S Obaro, Mopamuro Constituency
Motion calling on the State Government to construct Anyigba Township Roads and Drainages to checkmate further ecological disaster in the Community. Rt. Hon. Hassan Abdullahi, Dekina/Okura Constituency
Motion calling on the State Government to rehabilitate the dilapidated structures and equip the Laboratory of Ankpa Community Secondary School, Ankpa in Ankpa Local Government Area - Hon. Ahmed Mohammed, Ankpa l Constituency
Motion appealing to the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari to establish Federal Secretariat Complex in Kogi State - Hon. Aliyu Akuh, Omala Constituency
A Bill for a Law to Establish Kogi State Youth Development, Enlightenment and Orientation Agency and other matters connected therewith, 2017 - First Reading, Sponsor: - Hon. (Elder) Pedro A. S Obaro, Mopamuro Constituency
Motion calling on the State Ministry of Environment to strengthen its Sanitary Inspection in the State in order to deliver effectively in its health obligations- Hon. Hassan Abdullahi, Dekina/Okura Constituency
A Bill for a Law to provide for the Establishment of Kogi State Health Trust Fund and Other Matters connected therewith, 2017 -Sponsor - Hon (Dr) Friday Adoyi Alih, Ofu Constituency
A Bill for a Law to Repeal and Re-enact A Law to provide for the Establishment, Functions and Power of the Kogi State Sanitation and Waste Management Board and other matters connected therewith - First reading
A Bill for a Law to provide for Environmental Health and other matters connected therewith -First reading
Motion calling on the Kogi State Government to organize an Economic Summit with a view to transform the State economically and make it less Dependent on Monthly Allocations from the Federal Government – Hon. (Barr.) Oluwatoyin Lawal, Yagba West Constituency.
These are few of the tremendous activities achieved by the 6th Assembly under the leadership of Rt. Hon. (Prince) M.O. Kolawole.
Going forward, the State should expect more passage of bills that will promote good governances and positively impact on the life of the people of Kogi State.
Femi Olugbemi
Chief Press Secretary to the
Rt Honourable Speaker,
Kogi State House of Assembly
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