Education

OYHA Passes Bill Renaming Tech University after Ajimobi

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the bill renaming the First Technical University to Abiola Ajimobi Technical University into law.

The House passed the bill into law during the plenary on Wednesday after the report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions was presented by its Chairman, Mr. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi.

The report was considered clause by clause by the lawmakers during the Committee of the whole House was constituted by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin.

The bill, which renamed the First Technical University, Ibadan to Abiola Ajimobi Technical University was passed into law after it sealed through the third reading.

Speaking on the importance of the passage of the bill into law, the Chairman of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions, Mr.. Oluwafemi Fowokanmi, said that the law will enable the institution to enjoy benefits enjoying by other state owned institutions.

Mr. Fowokanmi noted that the institution is being financed from the scholarship payments by the local governments in the state and its internally generated revenue.

The lawmaker maintained that with the renaming of the institution to Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, it has authenticated that the institution is one of the state-owned tertiary institutions and will have the access to subvention like every other institutions in the state.

Mr. Fowokanmi also stated that the move will give the institution the opportunity to enrol students through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and also bring down the tuition fee, which will invariably allow more admission seeker indigenous students to enrol.

It will be recalled that Governor Seyi Makinde sought for the repeal of the law establishing the institution by the House of Assembly to reflect a change of name to Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan.

The governor disclosed in the letter forwarded to the House, the step is to ensure that the institution’s governance structures are in line with other state-owned Institutions.

The First Technical University, Ibadan was established by late Governor Abiola Ajimobi in 2017.

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Lifestyle

Florence Ajimobi Expresses Shock over Demise of Ace Broadcaster

By Web News 578

Wife of the late Oyo state former governor, Dr Florence Ajimobi has described the death of an ace broadcaster, Babatunde Olaniyi popularly known as Ti O Common, who was also a former Special Assistant to Senator Ajimobi, as a rude shock. 

According to Mrs Ajimobi, death has always brought sorrow, sadness and deep anguish because of its finality, “this is especially so, with the death of Ti O Common, considering that he still had a lot to contribute to the profession and the society if death had not come calling”, she said.

“Though he died at the most unexpected time, his death came at a painful period especially now, when his professionalism was solely needed.

Though totally unexpected, his death still came as a shock to me and my family considering that we did chat a few months back and I never had any inkling that anything was amiss or death could occur so suddenly”.

Dr Ajimobi said with Olaniyi’s death,” there is no doubt that his immediate and extended families, the entertainment world and people of Oyo State have lost a dedicated professional.

“Fondly called Ti O Common for his invaluable contributions to the broadcasting and entertaining industry in the State, he no doubt has left indelible legacies that will continue to live with us”. 

“He was an embodiment of humility in his lifetime. My heartfelt condolences go to his family, his wife and children, close associates including those left behind by his departure.

“Though no soothing words can ease the pains of his passing, let us take comfort in his good deeds which are indelibly written in the heart of the people who have had the opportunity of meeting with him in his lifetime or listened to him during one of his programmes on Radio.

The ace broadcaster died on Thursday, 13th of September, 2023, after a brief illness.

PR/Oluwayemisi Owonikoko 

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Politics

Idris Ajimobi Bids for Oyo Assembly

By Web News 1511

Idris Abolaji Abiola-Ajimobi has declared his intention to run for the seat of state House of Assembly, Ibadan Southwest Constituency II, under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC).

Idris Ajimobi, a chartered accountant, who is the son of the two term former governor of Oyo State, Senator Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi
made the declaration today while meeting with the party leaders in his Constituency at the ALGON House, Ring-Road Ibadan.

“Today is a very historical day for me, my family and the people of Ibadan Southwest Constituency II.

“It has always been my childhood dream to serve humanity, a dreamt come to reality today as am presenting myself to serve the good people of of my constituency, Ibadan Southwest in particular, people of Ibadan and entire Citizenry in the State.
To God be the glory for the opportunity avails me to achieve this dream. Said idris.”

He emphasized further While speaking at the Event,

“I have come before you as your son, to plead for your support and prayers as I cannot do this alone.”

“I know a lot of us here knows my father and the unflinching legacy he left behind (May his soul rest in perfect peace), and the legacies of his father who served before him I.e (My grandfather Alhaji Ganiu Ajimobi) who also represented the good people of Ibadan South West Constituency II during Chief Awolowo Regime, we shouldn’t let this legacy die and I’ll like to build on these enduring Legacies while charting a course of my own to unite our people, bring the dividends of democracy closer and to the merit of our people.”

“On this note I announce today that I’ll be throwing my hat in the ring to contest for the membership of the Oyo State House of Assembly ( Ibadan South west II Constituency,) as your representative.”

“I put my thrust in God, and have confidence that
With your support and the grace of the Almighty Allah, we shall be victorious.

Together we can!

I thank you ALL.”

Oluwakayode Banjo

Politics

APC Revalidation Exercise: Florence Ajimobi Registers at Ibadan SW

By Web News 775

Wife of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Dr. Florence Ajimobi has revalidated her membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Dr. Ajimobi, who arrived the registration point at Ward Eleven in Ibadan South West Local Government of Oyo State alongside her son Abolaji and supporters this morning, filled the register and obtained her acknowledgement slip.

Speaking on the exercise, the former governor’s wife lauded the party leadership and officials carrying out the exercise for maintaining COVID-19 protocols.

She also commended party members for orderliness and urged them to mobilize more members into the fold of the APC.

Dayo Adu

Lifestyle

Ajimobi: Buhari Condoles With People of Oyo State

By Web News 680

President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with government and people of Oyo State over the passing of a former governor, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi, whose contributions to the development of the state, and nation, will always be remembered.

In a statement signed by the special adviser to the president on media and publicity Femi Adesina said the President commiserates with the family of the former governor, who served the country as a Senator, 2003, before winning the governorship election in 2011, remaining steadfast and consistent in his progressive views, and working assiduously for the creation of the All Progressives Congress.

As the party chieftain bows out, President Buhari believes he left the world at a crucial moment when the party and the country needed his counsels to heal, and grow, noting that his absence will be sorely felt by all associates, particularly in the APC.

The President prays that the Almighty God will comfort the family of the former governor, and grant him a peaceful rest.

Bello Wakil

Lifestyle

Ajimobi: We’ve lost a star – Fayemi

By Web News 706

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has mourned the death of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who passed on Thursday, aged 70.

Dr. Fayemi in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, described Ajimobi’s death as a personal loss to him, and a huge loss to the people of Oyo State in particular and Nigeria in general.

“We have lost a star’ said Fayemi who added that Ajimobi’s death was a painful one not only to the family but to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on which platform the deceased had a remarkable tenure as Governor of Oyo State.

Fayemi described Senator Ajimobi as an accomplished professional, a respected politician and astute administrator, who reached the pinnacle of his professional and political careers by dint of hard work, courage and brilliance.

Fayemi said Ajimobi’s memories would continue to live with him as a friend and brother as well as a dutiful family man and political leader who was ever there for his family, associates and the people he led.

Describing Ajimobi as a “man of history,” Fayemi said the deceased etched his name in the annals of Oyo politics by being the first governor to be re-elected to office in the Pacesetter State.

He described Ajimobi’s two-term tenure as a golden era which recorded execution of people-oriented policies and landmark projects.

The Governor noted that Ajimobi excelled in the private sector and reached the pinnacle of his career as Managing Director of a prominent oil company before venturing into politics, where he equally made some remarkable achievements.

Fayemi said: “We have lost a star. A man of honour and a statesman. But we are consoled that Governor Ajimobi lived a good life, made his mark in his chosen fields, lifted many and left a good name and legacies of honour and industry. We shall surely miss him.

” On behalf of my family, the government and people of Ekiti State, we commiserate with his immediate family, the government and people of Oyo State and pray that God will grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and grant his soul eternal rest.”

Yinka Oyebode
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor