Hon. Esosa Iyawe Champions Landmark Sugar Bill To Boost Transparency And Return Billions To The Federation Account!

In a bold move set to redefine fiscal discipline in one of Nigeria’s key development sectors, Hon. Esosa Iyawe, Member of the House of Representatives representing Oredo Federal Constituency, has taken the legislative bull by the horns. Alongside his colleague, Rt. Hon. Enitan Dolapo Badiru, Hon. Iyawe is sponsoring a powerful amendment to the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) Act — and the ripple effect may soon be felt across every corner of the country.

The amendment, which has already earned the nod of the House Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, is aimed at plugging financial loopholes and ensuring that every kobo generated by the NSDC finds its rightful way into the Federation Account. In simple terms: no more grey areas. No more sidestepping constitutional obligations under Section 162. Just pure, unfiltered accountability.

At Thursday’s public hearing, Hon. Iyawe welcomed industry stakeholders, sugar sector experts, and civil society voices to scrutinize, contribute, and perfect what many now call a game-changing reform. The goal? To clearly define the powers and limits of the Council, while returning control of public funds to the people — where it belongs.

This is more than a bill; it’s a stand for financial justice. It’s about building a Nigeria where development councils don’t just exist — they deliver. With this amendment, Hon. Iyawe proves once again that representation means reform — and Oredo, once again, takes the lead in national legislative impact.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah is the Principal and CEO of Bush Radio Academy.