Politics

Conference of Speaker: Ogundoyin Receives Hero’s Welcome

By Web News 419

By Mosope Kehinde

Following his emergence as the Chairman of Conference of Speakers on Saturday, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal has led other top government functionary to give the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA Speaker, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin a hero’s welcome.

The Deputy Governor was joined by the Chief Justice of Oyo State, Justice Iyawo Yerima, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Olajumoke Adeyemo, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Muhammed Fadeyi, former Deputy Speaker, Abdul-wasi Musah, commissioners and other members of the House of Assembly.

Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, who was hosted to the reception at Western Hall of the Parliament Building, House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat on Monday, was celebrated by loyalists from Ibarapa East and Oyo State as a whole.

In his goodwill message, the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, assured that the Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration will continue to cooperate with the legislative and the judiciary arms of government to keep moving the state forward.

“Once again, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, we will continue to cooperate with the legislature and judiciary to keep moving the state forward”.

“Oyo State is coming stronger and is going to be the best state in Nigeria. From what we have been doing together, we are well focused in such a way that the primary assignment of each arm of government is for Oyo State to prosper and grow”.

Barr Lawal described the leadership qualities of the speaker as a unique one that is worthy of emulation.

He said that Ogundoyin’s humility and leadership style paved way for his emergence as the Chairman of Conference of Speakers.

“It’s not ordinary that young people are occupying position of authority, they can only come out stronger with their initiatives and resourcefulness. And I am happy that you are endowed with these,” Barr Lawal said.

“We will continue to pray for the speaker, encourage him, and continue to seek for the support of the 10th House of Assembly in all ramifications,” the Deputy Governor said.

Speaking separately, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Olanike Adeyemo and Chief Justice of Oyo State, commended the leadership style and administrative acumen of the speaker.

They, therefore, wished him a successful tenure in office.

In his address, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde, supporters, and members of the Oyo State House of Assembly for providing him the opportunity to become the House speaker.

While attributing the achievement to the track records of successes achieved by the Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration in the state, the Speaker disclosed that it is God that is working to bring Oyo State back to the Pacesetter.

Mr Ogundoyin reiterated his commitment to Oyo State as his first constituency, promising that he will not compromise it to ensure that it function optimally.

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Economy

CIIN Oyo State Inaugurates New Executives

By Web News 842

Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, CIIN, Oyo State has inaugurated its new executive members.

The institute at its annual investiture and award presentation held in Ibadan inaugurated Mr Oladeji Akinola as the chairman and eight others as executive members who are to steer the affairs of the institute for another year.

In his acceptance speech, Mr Akinola promised to consolidate the achievements of the past administrations as well as to begin the process of constructing a permanent secretariat for Oyo State CIIN.

Mr Akinola said the new executive would prioritize the training of members and insurance students for them to be more professional and certified.

In an address, an insurance broker and patron of the institute, Chief Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja appealed to insurance managers to go by the dictates of the policy and adequately pay claims to their clients who suffer any loss.

Chief Agbeja cautioned insurance brokers against dishonesty and lack of trust but urged them to keep to the promises agreed with the clients.

Earlier, the Chairman on the occasion, former deputy governor of Oyo State, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, represented by Chief Alani Olojede, highlighted the need for Nigerians to imbibe the culture of taking out insurance policies.

The highlight of the event which was well attended by insurance professionals across Oyo State was the presentation of awards to the institutes’ outstanding members and members of the society who have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

S-West Governors, Oyo Deputy, Visit Tinubu In Lagos

By Web News 955

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan alongside the five other governors of the South-West converged on Lagos State House Marina, to discuss issues that affect the region.

Engineer Olaniyan who represented Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State governor was joined by Governors Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Dapo Abiodun and the host, Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos).

While speaking to the press after the event, the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, declared that the meeting was to discuss the way forward for the South-West and discuss matters that affect the region.

The Ondo State Governor said they discussed matters pertaining to the common heritage of the west, the Oodua group of companies and issues bothering on the security of the western states.

The chairman stated that the content and agreement of the deliberations, which was held behind closed doors for about 2 and a half hours, will not be made public.

After the meeting, the Forum visited the National Leader of the APC and former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at his private residence on Bourdillion Street, Ikoyi.

Arakunrin Akeredolu said, “we deemed it fit to visit our leader who has returned home successfully and who is hale and hearty and to the glory of God almighty”, that is why we have visited him.

He said the whole South-West believes in the leadership of Tinubu, and he has shown that he is doing his best to lead us, as he is not only a leader of the South-West but a leader of the entire nation and the southwest lays first claim to him.

‘Seye Ajagbe,

Media Officer to the Deputy Governor

Health

COVID-19: Oyo Govt Vaccinates 90,000 People

By Web News 579

The Oyo State Government says 90,000 people have so far received Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in the state. 

This was revealed during a sensitization programme on COVID-19 vaccine safety for religious leaders organised by the Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace in conjunction with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, at the University of Ibadan, Wednesday. 

Speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan warned Nigerians against possibility of reinfection by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

He therefore urged all to adhere to COVID-19 protocols and guidelines to prevent possible re-infection and adverse effect of the virus. 

The Deputy Governor referred to cases where vaccinated individuals were re-infected, charging all to adhere to the protocols as the vaccine does not provide full protection from the scourge. 

Engineer Olaniyan said “the emergence of COVID-19 has brought a stronger unity between the two faiths of Christianity and Islam, as both religions have form a united front to fight a common enemy”.

He enjoined both sides of the divide to further strengthen the fragile religious unity and tolerance, calling for a strong, virile and peaceful coexistence. 

Speaking earlier, the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Muyideen Olatunji allayed the fears surrounding the vaccines and laid to rest conspiracy theories rising from posts making the round on social media about the vaccines. 

Dr. Olatunji assured residents of the vaccine’s safety, adding that the state ran a forensic study, sterility test and got good results before it started administering the vaccine on its people, with the governor receiving the first dose of the vaccine.

Adedayo Adelowo

Religion

Olaniyan, Agbotomokekere, Arapaja, Others Observe Eid-El-Fitri Prayers In Ibadan

By Web News 610

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji and Chief Imam of Ibadan land, Sheikh Abdulganiy Abubakr Agbotomokekere were among prominent personalities who observed the Eld-Fitri prayer in the town on Wednesday.

It was gathered that the Eid-el-Fitri prayer which was held at Ibadan Eid prayer ground was observed despite a directive issued by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakr.

It would be recalled that the Sultan who doubles as the Amir Musulumi in Nigeria and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) had earlier directed that the Eid-el-Fitri prayer be held on Thursday because the crescent of the new month was not sighted on Tuesday.

Despite this instruction, Sheikh Agbotomokeke and other Muslims in Ibadan observed the two Rakat compulsory Eid-el-Fitri prayers which is done to end the Ramadan fast at the Ibadan Central Eid prayer ground in the Agodi area.

Other personalities who attended the Eid prayer included Deputy Chairman Southwest of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Taofeek Arapaja, Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Olawale Abdul-Mojeed Mogbonjubola and Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Sustainable Development Goals Mr. Kunle Yusuf.

Spokesman of the Chief Imam, Ustadh Idris Agbotomokekere, said the decision of the Chief Imam of Ibadanland to observe Eid was consequent upon his position as the leader of the League of Imams and Alfas in Ibadanland.

Culled/Daily Post

Economy

Oyo Economic Devt: Makinde Inaugurates 27-Man Steering Committee

By Web News 905

The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde inaugurated a 27-man steering committee for the state’s 20 year development plan.

Governor Makinde, while inaugurating the steering committee for the state’s development plan, said the Pacesetter State needs a homegrown long-term plan to transform its socio-economic development.

He added that his administration envisioned a 20-year world-class developmental plan for the state with effect from 2021 to 2040.

In a remark, the Oyo State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Adeniyi Farinto, said the steering committee for the state’s development plan would give a sense of direction in government’s expenditure across the length and breadth of the state without marginalization.

The lead consultant to the steering committee for 20 years development plan, Professor Olu Ajakaye explained that the development plan would be executed in tranches with first tranche beginning from 2021 to 2025.

Members of the steering committee for the state development plan include the deputy governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan; Secretary to the State government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun; the Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola; the Director General, DAWN Commission, Mr Seye Oyeleye; UNICEF Field Officer, Mr Tuscar Rani; CAN chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemi; the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, amongst others.

Iyabo Adebisi