Lifestyle

Encomiums As Oyo Gov.’s Mother, Madam Omojolagbe Makinde Is Buried

By Web News 1184

The remains of the mother of the Oyo State governor, Madam Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde has been interred at the cemetery of the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.

In a sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Diocese, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, said Madam Makinde lived a fulfilled life, and described her as an epitome of love.

Most Reverend Okubadejo urged all to be their brother’s keeper, number their days, and bear in mind that death is inevitable.

Governor Seyi Makinde, in his tribute, said he has started having sleepless nights since the demise of his mother as the bond between him and his mother was very strong.

Governor Makinde who could not hold his feelings, burst into tears as he showered encomium on his late mother.

The funeral service held at the Cathedral of SS Peters, Aremo, Ibadan church was graced by the former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, represented by his wife, Chief Mrs Bola Obasanjo; Members of the Federal Executive Council, chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi; the chairman, governors of the Southwestern states, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

Others are PDP National Chairman, Chief Uche Secondus; the former governor of Oyo state, high Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, service chiefs, monarchs, amongst other dignitaries.

Also, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibajo visited Governor Makinde at the Government House in Agodi to commiserate with him on the demise of his mother.

Professor Yemi Osibajo during his visit to Governor Seyi Makinde

Mama Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde Nee Omoregie died in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the age of 80.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Effective management of resources, way out of poverty – Governor Makinde

By Web News 872

Effective management and usage of natural resources by those at the helms of affairs of this country has been identified as an option to take Nigeria out of the poverty.

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde said this at a church service in respect of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.

From left, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde; his wife, Tamunominini;  General Officer Commanding 2 Division of Nigerian Army, Major General AB Omozoje and Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun during the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration service held at St Peter’s Cathedral Aremo, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government

Governor Makinde maintained the utilisation of the abundant natural resources in the country played significant role in its prosperity.

He cited some successful countries like Japan which barely have any natural resources but utilise the brain God has given to them to develop natural resources from other countries, refine them and sell it back to the countries they got it from at a high cost. 

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde (right) being decorated with 2020 emblem by Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Chapter, Deacon Micheal Fajimi (middle) while General Officer Commanding 2 Division of Nigerian Army, Major General AB Omozoje looks on during the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration service held at St Peter’s Cathedral Aremo, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government

Governor Makinde said that the Nigerian Armed Forces has sacrificed heavily including with many of its officers making the supreme sacrifice for the peace and unity of Nigeria.

The governor charged Nigerians to emulate the Armed Forces by organising themselves and do the right thing at the right time, adding that Nigerians should look beyond the God-given natural resources and utilise the talents inherent in them as individuals to take the country out of poverty.

He, therefore, wished the members of Nigerian Armed Forces and their families a fruitful celebration and pledged the continuous support of his administration.

Earlier in his sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Province, Anglican Communion, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, appreciated the members of the Nigerians Armed Forces for protecting the lives and properties of the citizens in Nigeria.

He admonished them to always put God first in all their dealings, even as he maintained that members of the Armed Forces were known to be indispensable in the society.

Iyabo Adebisi