Environment

Junction Improvements Not Just Installation of Traffic Lights – Oyo Govt

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The Oyo State Government has provided further insight regarding the recently awarded Phase 2 junction improvements in the state capital.  A statement by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, on Friday indicated that the project affects three Continue Reading

Culture

Osun Inaugurates Cultural & Tourism Clubs in Schools

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Osun state government has inaugurated cultural and tourism clubs in public and private schools. Speaking at the event held at Government Technical College, Osogbo, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola said the essence of reviving culture in schools was to engage youths in profitable activities. Represented by the Secretary to the State government, Prince Wole  Oyebamiji, the Continue Reading

Culture

Oyo Govt., Iseyin Weavers Collaborate to Revive Aso-Ofi Festival

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The Oyo State Government and Iseyin Weavers have collaborated to revive and further promote the Aso-Ofi festival in the state.  This was disclosed in Iseyin during the grand-finale of the Aso-Ofi festival, witnessed by dignitaries in and outside Oyo State.  Speaking at the event, the wife of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Tamunomini […]Continue Reading

Health

Covid-19: Oyo Commissioner Seeks People’s Attitudinal Change

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Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun has called on the people of the state to see attitude change as the only solution to the war against Covid-19. Dr Olatubosun said this through the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Bunmi Babalola at a One-Day training for reporters on […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Failure to wear facemask to attract 20,000 Naira Fine – Oyo Covid-19 Task Force

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Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force has said failure to wear facemasks in the state will soon begin to attract penalty. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated this while leading members of the Media and sensitisation committee of the task force to Oke Ogun zone in continuation of enlightenment drive on COVID-19. Dr Olatunbosun Continue Reading

News Analysis

Harnessing Nigeria’s Tourism Potentials

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Tourism over the years has proven to be a strong and resilient economic activity and a fundamental contributor to economic growth of any nation. As it generates billions of dollars in exports and creating millions of jobs. Acknowledging these facts, many developing and developed countries today rely on tourism as an option for sustainable development […]Continue Reading

Health

Drug Abuse: Oyo Pledges Support to NDLEA

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In an effort to reduce drug abuse and trafficking, Oyo State government has pledged to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to curb the menace of illicit drug use and peddling. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun gave the pledge when a delegation from NDLEA paid him a courtesy […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo Approves 179 Million Naira to Procure Communication Gadgets for Security Personnel

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Oyo state government has approved about One Hundred and Seven Nine million naira for the procurement of radio communication gadget for security personnel in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this while briefing journalists after the weekly Executive Council Meeting. The commissioner explained that the Continue Reading

Education

Oyo Govt. Approves Fund for Infrastructure Development

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Oyo State Government has approved to release its counterpart fund for infrastructure development across public primary and secondary schools in the state to complement its educational policies. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun disclosed while briefing newsmen after the state council meeting. Dr. Olatunbosun noted that Continue Reading

Security

Security: Oyo State to Get 100 Patrol Vehicles

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Oyo State Executive Council has approved the procurement of 100 units patrol vehicles worth Eight Hundred Thirty-Two million Naira ₦832m to beef up security in the state. The council equally ratified the purchase of exercise books to be distributed freely across public schools in the state for the new session.   Briefing newsmen at the end of […]Continue Reading