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Government needs to look into the collapsing structure of education – Engr. Babalakin

By Web News 1155

Dignitaries from all walks of life converged on Ibadan for the launch of a book titled “Grace Unabounded, My Life, My Service” written by the former president, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, Chief Bayo Oyero.

The book which is the autobiography of Chief Oyero focused on the career experiences and contributions of the writer to Ibadanland.

Reviewing the book, pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Caleb University Imota, Ikorodu, Professor Rotimi Tayo, said the book, with four chapters and four hundred and twenty-six pages, gave details of Chief Oyero’s plights and achievements in his career.

Chairman on the occasion, former Pro-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Engineer Wale Babalakin who was thrilled by the insightful delivery of the book, said the content called for a rethink on the collapsing structure of education in the country.

In a remark, the Aare Mayegun of Ibadanland and former President-General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, Chief Adebayo Oyero explained that the book showcases reasons government should prioritize civil service which he described as the engine room of any government.

Dignitaries at the book launch included a two-time Minister of Industry, Chief Mrs. Onikepo Akande, Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi, present and past executives of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, the Olubadan-in-Council, captains of industries and members of the academia.

Mosope Kehinde

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Arapaja, Oyero, Others, Eulogise Akinjide

By Web News 805

Notable Nigerians have continued to pay their condolences to the family of Chief Richard Akinjide at his Idi Ishin, Ibadan residence. 

Former deputy governor of Oyo State, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja after signing a condolence register described Chief Akinjide as a son of the soil and epitome of success who had laid a good foundation in political process.

Ambassador Arapaja said though Chief Akinjide will be missed for his tutelage in both legal and political arena, but he had come, seen and conquered in life. 

Also speaking, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Tourism, Chief Ademola Ige described the late icon as his political father and mentor that not be forgotten in the history of the country. 

Another caller at the Idi-Ishin residence of the former minister is a lawyer and lawmaker in the 8th Oyo State House of assembly, Mr Fatai Adesina who said the death of the former minister of Justice is a colossal loss in the legal profession, expressing hope that the younger generation will study his life and emulate his virtues.

Former president, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, Chief Bayo Oyero also recalled Chief Akinjide’s political electioneering in 1959 and said he had used his goodwill to sponsor indigent Ibadan students abroad in those days.

Mosope Kehinde