Politics

Updated: Oyo Deputy Gov. Impeached

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has announced the impeachment of the State Deputy Governor, Engr Rauf Olaniyan.
The announcement was made on Monday following the adoption of the recommendations of the report of the Seven man panel set up to investigate allegations levelled Against the Deputy Governor. 

The Panel report was read by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon Sanjo Adedoyin.
 

A witness (PW2) named  AbdulJelil Adekunle Kareem confirmed to have written a letter/petition dated 31st January, 2022 to the OYHA vide the Honorable Speaker and the petition was admitted and tendered as exhibit P3 which detailed his complaints against the Deputy Governor. He confirmed that his company AYOD Nigeria LTD secured a contract with Oyo State Government but the Respondent (Dep Gov) has been on his neck on the contract sum not allowing him to execute the contract but forcing and coercing him to divert the contract sum to his private pocket.

The witness confirmed payment of cash of #2,750,000,00 and #3,500,00,00 and another #4,000,000,00 to the Dep Governor’s brother (one Mutaliu) on his instruction. He again informed the panel of the Dep Governor’s intimidation , blackmail and harassment consequent upon his refusal to further part and agree to the diversion of the contract sum awarded to his company AYOD NigLtd to the private pocket of the Dep Gov

The same PW2 further informed the panel that the contract for the construction of the Dep Governor’s lodge could not be duly executed consequent upon his insistence to personally collect the sum of #40,000,000,00 meant for the purchase of furniture for his lodge into his private pocket. The witness said this caused the non-completion and execution of the contract

He also informed the panel of other harassment, threat to his life and instigation of his detention by the EFCC at the instance of the Dep Governor.

PW3 Samuel Adegboyega Badejo, the Director General Protocol to the Executive Governor of Oyo State who tendered  Exhibits P4, P5, P6A, P6B, P6C, P6D, P6E, P6F, P6G, P6H, P7A, P7B, P7C, and P7D confirming messages forwarded to the

Deputy Governor to attend events, occasions and state functions on the instructions of the State Governor but he refused and this amounted to insubordination

The PW1 was the Clerk of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mrs Yetunde Oludara Awe who came to testify to the petition signed by 23 members of the Assembly on allegations of financial recklessness and abuse of office amongst others.
There was no cross examination of the witnesses as the Deputy Governor did not attend the panel sitting nor send a counsel.

Mosope Kehinde

Judiciary

Breaking: Court Dismisses Oyo Dep. Gov. Suit to Stop Impeachment Process

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Justice Ladiran Akintola of an Oyo state high court sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a suit filed by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan to stop the State House Of Assembly over the procedure to remove him from office.

Giving the judgment on Thursday, the court held that the House of Assembly has not breached the provisions of the constitution on the removal of the Governor or Deputy Governor.

According to the court, the lawmakers substantially complied with the provisions of Section 188 of the Constitution on the removal process.

The court said the lawmakers should continue with the removal process.

Details later

Funmilola Obagbayegun / Titilayo Kupoliyi

Politics

Alao-Akala contributed immensely to Oyo State’s development – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has eulogised the former governor of the state, late Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala for his contributions to the development of the state.

Governor Makinde spoke through his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan at the House of Chiefs, Parliament Building, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan during the Lying-In-State in honour of the deceased.

He lauded the contributions of late Alao-Akala to the development of the state and the political arena.

Governor Makinde also stated that the state government would continue to support the family he left behind especially at this trying period.

In a personal remark, the Deputy Governor, Engineer Olaniyan while describing late Alao-Akala as a person with a large heart said he ruled the state with absolute fear of God and served the state meritoriously to the best of his capacity. 

“One of the unique attributes of him is that he kept with every agreement, his great attributes indeed, he never shifted goal post when the game has started,” he stated.

Also, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin described the late Alao-Akala as a thoroughbred politician, a team leader, a community man, and a grassroots mobilizer in all ramifications.

He said” Our late governor was no doubt a great leader. His benevolence, love for the people coupled with his all-inclusive and encompassing political ideology gave him large followership and undoubtedly made him one of the most accessible, approachable and celebrated political leaders in Oyo State”.

“Late Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala unequivocally etched his name in gold and made indelible marks as the Governor of Oyo State between 2007 and 2011, he was the people’s Governor and Oyato Governor,” He said.

Top government functionaries in Oyo State, friends, families and political associates across party lines attended the lying-in-state organized by the government of Oyo state.

Iyabo Adebisi

Culture

Remains Of Late Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Laid to Rest in Ibadan

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The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadan has been laid to rest at his Popoyemoja residence, Ibadan according to Islamic rites. 

Prior to this, there was lying-in-state for late Oba Adetunji after Janazah prayer was offered for the soul of the monarch led by the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Alhaji Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere at the ancient Mapo Hall, Ibadan.

In a sermon, the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere while saying death is an inevitable end of every man stated that late Oba Adetunji lived a life worthy of emulation.

Leading the Oyo State delegation to the burial of late Olubadan is the Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.

In an interview with journalists, Engineer Olaniyan said the late monarch would be greatly missed, describing his reign as peaceful.

Also, popular Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde who explained that late Olubadan nurtured him, stated that Oba Adetunji was highly principled and honest in all his dealings.

Former governors of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Otunba Alao-Akala, Senator Fatai Buhari, traditional rulers, families, friends paid their last respects to late Oba Adetunji at the burial.

Oba Saliu Adetunji who reigned for five years last died today Sunday 2nd of January, 2022 at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan during a brief illness at the age of 93 years.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

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

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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

Yoruba

Ile Asofin Ipinle Oyo Tako Aheso Oro Yiyo Igbakeji Gomina Nipo

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Ile Igbimo Asofin Ipinle Oyo, ti so pe iro to jinna sooto ni oro kan to n tan kaakiri pe, ile asofin naa fe yo igbakeji gomina, Ogbeni Rauf Olaniyan ti won si sapejuwe aheso oro naa gege bi igbese lati si araalu lona.

Nigba to n soro lori oro ohun, Alaga igbimo tekoto’le feto ibaraenisoro, iroyin ati timo ero, Ogbeni Kazeem Olayanju salaye pe, iroyin ti kii se ododo ohun ba Ile Asofin naa lejafu tesi yanmilenu pupo.

Bee lo wa seedi mimo pe ko si igba tabi akoko kankan t’ile Asofin naa joko lati jiroro lori iru fe igbese.

Mosope Kehnide/Folakemi Wojuade

Politics

Group Advises Police To Beef Up Security Around Oyo Deputy Governor

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Following a Save My Soul petition filed by Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, Political Awareness Group, PAG has called on police to beef up security around the second citizen of the state.

This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by the Chairman of the Group, Barrister AbdWaheed Olowonjaye.

Barrister Olowonjaye said the Commissioner of Police in the state should not treat the case of the threat to the life of the Deputy Governor with levity and put in place machinery to ensure the safety of the man, noting that this would clear the police of any ulterior motive.

He said PAG, an Association of Muslim Professionals and Technocrats for Good Governance condemned the attack and destruction by some hoodlums on the property of the wife of the Deputy Governor, Professor Amdalat Olaniyan and called for a thorough investigation to bring the culprits to book.

Barrister Olowonjaye explained that it was high time that riot acts were read to political jobbers and touts who were behind last weekend senseless attack at the congress of the faction of People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State.

He equally described as unwarranted the purported move to impeach the Deputy Governor stressing that it would bring about crisis while pointing out that such experience in the past dragged the state into a state of decadence. 

The PAG Chairman lauded the members of the Oyo State House of Assembly for coming out to deny the planned impeachment, warning them not to be used as agents to destabilize the state.

He urged Governor Seyi Makinde to consider the appointment of more Muslim judges to bridge the widening gaps in furtherance his electioneering promise that he would be fair to all religions.

Barrister Olowonjaye added that PAG would not derail in its objective of ensuring good governance is instituted at all levels of government so as to bring succour to the hapless and helpless masses.

Ridwan Fasasi

Politics

Rumour on plot to impeach Deputy Governor fallacious, condemnable – OYHA

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Against the backdrop of a purported plot by the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, to impeach the State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, the leadership of the House has condemned the rumour and its purveyor.

The House described the story as baseless, misleading and absolutely condemnable.

Reacting to the rumour, the Chairman House of Assembly Committee on Information, Communication & Technology, Mr. Kazeem Olayanju said the fallacious story was amusing to all the 32 Lawmakers in the state Assembly.

Mr. Olayanju said there was never a time such was discussed or the idea was mooted by the legislators in the chamber or outside.

The report had alleged that the cold war between the Governor and his deputy had assumed a dangerous dimension and that the Deputy Governor would be impeached anytime soon by the PDP dominated Oyo State House of Assembly.

Honourable Olayanju said, “The purportedly planned impeachment process against the Oyo State Deputy Governor by the House under my watch is a farce, a fluke and a figment of the sick imagination of the writer, sponsor or originator of the fake news. We were dumbfounded when we read the news and we were asking ourselves if the story was actually referring to us, the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly”.

“It baffles one how some journalists will deliberately flout the ethics of accuracy, truthfulness and objectivity in news reportage which are the hallmarks of the pen profession”.

“Is it also not comical for the purveyor of the fake information to claim that Oyo lawmakers would be meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde in Ghana to orchestrate the planned removal of the Deputy Governor? There’s really nothing of such from our end here. We just resumed from our recess and we already have a lot of legislative matters begging for attention on our table. The issue of impeachment process against the Deputy Governor is strange to us and we are not aware of it”.

While saying that the PDP administration in Oyo State is in the process of reconciling all its aggrieved members to help consolidate on the political strength and gains of the party ahead of future elections, the Chairman House Committee on Information, Communication & Technology said Governor Seyi Makinde has promised to make peace and work with everyone to lift Oyo State to a higher pedestal.

Mosope Kehinde

Economy

We Employed 6,134 Youths in the Past Year- Oyo Govt.

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Oyo State Government has said that it employed 6,134 people into the state workforce in the last budgetary year.

The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, made this known during the community and stakeholders’ town hall meeting held at Saki earlier today.

He said the Oyo state workforce has 5000 new teachers, 600 education officers and 534 medical and healthcare workers to increase efficiency in government service delivery.

The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, said the recruitment was based on the drive to gainfully engage and employ the youth population while reducing the unemployment numbers.

He said, as at the half of the year budget evaluation, the budget performance stands at 60% while the target stands at enhancing it up to 75% before the year ends based on improved revenue performance.

The state’s helmsman asserted that the scarcity of resources will make the government prioritize based on the most pressing while considering other requests in the next year’s budget.

The Governor highlighted that his administration has started various projects in the Oke Ogun zone and are at various completion stages, including the reconstruction and remodelling of OYSADA, reconstruction of Saki township road, reconstruction of Saki-Ogboro-Igboho road to mention but a few.

He therefore urged the people to let their voices be heard as the government is set to relieve them at their pain points by heeding to their requests.

Earlier in her open remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry of Budget and Economic planning, Mrs Foluke Adebiyi said in spite of the paucity of funds, the state government is accommodating all the needs of the people but attending to them in order of priority one after the other.


‘Seye Ajagbe,
Media Officer to the Deputy Governor

Religion

Oyo Deputy Governor, Others In Attendance As Ibadan Chief Imam Leads Eid Prayer

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Eminent personalities, politicians and political office holders in Ibadan today gathered at the Agodi Eid ground to observe Salat prayer for this year’s celebration. 

The Agodi Eid ground which also had different side attractions to depict the mood of the season overflowed with worshippers who dressed in beautiful attires. 

Among dignitaries at the praying ground was the deputy governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, PDP southwest deputy Chairman, Taofeek Arapaja, Oyo state Head of service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola among others. 

In his Eid message, Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Alhaji Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere who described this year Sallah as a reflection of perseverance and sacrifice, reminded Muslims on the need to give thanks.

Mosope Kehinde

Health

COVID-19: Oyo Govt Vaccinates 90,000 People

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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

Economy

Makinde Flags Off FG’s 774,000 Employment Programme

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Oyo State Government has lauded the Federal Government initiative for the establishment of the Extended Special Public Works, ESPW, programme targeted at addressing the unemployment challenge facing the country.

The Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde gave the commendation during the flagging off of the programme in the state, held at Akinyele Local Government Secretariat, Moniya, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan stated that the ESPW programme was a direct attack on unemployment.

The governor noted that the programme would go a long way in bringing succour to the 1000 beneficiaries from the local government and complement efforts of the state government in addressing the problem of unemployment.

Governor Makinde who noted flaw in the selection process of the committee members said such should be corrected in future.

He also urged the beneficiaries to see the programme as an opportunity to contribute their quota to nation building and also improve their living standard.

In an address, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo represented at the occasion by Mr Olufemi Ajao, said the programme engaged 774,000 selected unemployed Nigerians across the 774 local government areas in the country.

Mr Keyamo added that the Federal Government would closely monitor the implementation of the programme to ascertain the efficient utilisation of every resource, human and materials, committed to the programme.

The Director-General of National Directorate of Employment, NDE, Mallam Nuhu Fikpo who spoke through the NDE Coordinator in Oyo state; Mrs Olayinka Olayemi urged the beneficiaries to reciprocate the federal government’s gesture by diligently executing their assignment throughout the duration of the programme.

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Always be prepared for eternity, no one knows when death will come – Reverend Alo

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A cleric, Reverend John Alo of the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan has admonished Nigerians to always showcase God’s love in every position they find themselves.

He gave the admonition during a thanksgiving service that ended the burial ceremony of Late Madam Abigail Makinde, the mother of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state held at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan.

Reverend Alo charged those in position of authorities to be a source of joy to the people under them instead of being source of bitterness.

He said the sudden demise of the Madam Abigail Makinde should be a wake-up call for everyone to get prepared for death, since nobody knows when it would be his turn.

The cleric further urged Christians to always hold on to the words of God to guide and direct their daily activities on earth.

In a remark during the thanksgiving service, Governor Seyi Makinde noted that death is inevitable for all creatures.

Governor Makinde urged the congregation to always remember in all their endeavours that death would come one day.

The governor used the occasion to thank all the clerics and members of the church for their support and contributions toward the success of his mother’s burial.

The wife of former Governor Rasheed Ladoja, Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, former deputy governor of Ekiti state, Olusola Eleka, Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan and his wife and the Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun attended the thanksgiving service.

Iyabo Adebisi

Economy

Oyo Economic Devt: Makinde Inaugurates 27-Man Steering Committee

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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

Health

We are committed to improved maternal, neonatal health care – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and increase health care facility utilization by 60% in the state. 

He stated this while inaugurating Oyo State expanded maternal and child health care initiative called “Tomotiya”. 

Governor Makinde who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan explained that credible statistics showed that the state has the worst neonatal mortality in the country hence the relevance of the “Tomotiya” initiative in addressing the gap.

The governor added that the initiative would contribute as a key in meeting the sustainable development goals (SDGs) number 3 which targets improving maternal health. 

In a welcome address, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello said apart from ensuring better welfare for mother and child, the initiative would also provide insurance for pregnant women in the state. 

In a presentation, the initiator of the “Tomotiya” concept and Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Funmi Salami said the pilot stage of the initiative would commence in 3 local governments identified with high risk before it would be expanded across the state.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of goodwill messages by the technical partner of the initiative, UNICEF, as well as WHO, Rotary, APIN amongst others. 

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Oyo Deputy Governor “Bounced” at Ajimobi’s 8th Day Fidau Prayers

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…Ajimobi family clarifies situation

A delegation of Oyo State Government led by the deputy governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan were turned back from entering the Oluyole residence of late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, venue of the 8th day Fidau prayer for the deceased.

Reports say security details attached to the venue resisted efforts of the delegation in entering the venue of Ajimobi’s Fidau, as they almost engaged in open confrontation with security details attached to the Oyo deputy governor.

Engineer Olaniyan was said to have left after making frantic calls to people believed to be close to the family.

Also on the delegation were the Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Agboola and Commissioner for Lands, Barrister Abiodun Abdul-Raheem.

In a swift reaction, the spokesperson to late Governor Abiola Ajimobi; Mr. Bolaji Tunji, has clarified that Ajimobi’s family was not aware the Oyo deputy governor was going to attend the Fidau prayers, as neither the advanced team nor the protocol of the deputy governor informed them.

Mr Tunji in a statement said the Deputy Governor arrived after the prayer had started and that the event which was strictly a family affair was held in compliance with COVID-19 social distancing protocols with not more than 30 people in a place and seats arranged, accordingly.

“Through a serving Senator and a former Attorney General we tried to get in touch with the Deputy Governor that it was not to slight him and he could sit in a private sitting room provided by the family. Unfortunately, he had left. We however apologise to his Excellency,” the statement said.

Vanguard

Health

Oyo Receives Covid-19 Donation worth 220 Million Naira

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has expressed his readiness to turn around the standard of the 100-bed isolation and treatment Centre in Saki, Oke Ogun part of the state.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says Governor Makinde gave this assurance while receiving support of medical equipment worth 220 million naira from the Coalition against COVID-19 (CACOVID), a private sector initiative supporting Federal Government and state governments in fight against COVID-19.

The governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor Engineer Rauf Olaniyan said treatment and isolation facility in Saki when completed would be an improvement on the one existing in Olodo, Ibadan.

According to the statement, some of the equipment donated to the state government include lead ECG electrode, heavy duty apron, autoclave, auto syringe pump, biohazard bag, blood warmer, centrifuge (refrigerator), defibrillators (AED) and portable ultrasound imaging.

Governor Makinde explained that the Saki Isolation Centre to be completed as soon as possible would be for both treatment and research with provisions for observatory, isolation and treatment sections.

The government while appreciating the CACOVID team for the donation assured that all the facilities would to be deployed to the Saki isolation Centre, because of the peculiarities of the axis.

In a remark, a member of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, Professor Temitope Alonge described all the equipment donated as appropriate for the treatment pattern being followed in the state in the fight against COVID-19.

Making the donation, the CACOVID Team Leader in charge of Oyo and Osun states, Dr Timothy Aroowogun, said the objective of donating the equipment was to support the state government in eliminating COVID-19, help the citizens and also help the health workers to contain the pandemic in the state.

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Kehinde Ayoola: Oyo Government Pays Condolence Visit to Family

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Oyo State Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan has led the state delegation on a condolence visit to the family of the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Kehinde Ayoola who died on Thursday morning.

The Deputy Governor while condoling with the wife of the deceased, Professor Olukemi Ayoola, described the demise of Ayoola as a great loss to the state.

  • Representative of Oyo State Governor, his deputy, Engr Rauf Olaniyan signing the condolence register during the condolence visit to the Late family of Commissioner of Environment and Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola in Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.
  • Representative of Oyo State Governor, his deputy, Engr Rauf Olaniyan (right) and the widow, Prof Olukemi Ayoola during the condolence visit to the Late family of Commissioner of Environment and Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola in Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government
  • Representative of Oyo State Governor, his deputy, Engr Rauf Olaniyan (middle); his wife, Prof Amudalat Olaniyan (second right); Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola (right) and the widow, Prof Olukemi Ayoola during the condolence visit to the Late family of Commissioner of Environment and Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola in Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.
  • From left, Representative of Oyo State Governor, his deputy, Engr Rauf Olaniyan; his wife, Prof Amudalat Olaniyan and the widow, Prof Olukemi Ayoola during the condolence visit to the Late family of Commissioner of Environment and Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola in Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

Engineer Olaniyan said late Ayoola was never a dormant member of the state executive but a resourceful and active contributor during state executive meetings.

The deputy governor lamented that Mr Ayoola died when Governor Makinde and his team were trying to reshape and reset Oyo state from where they met it.

Responding on behalf of the family, the son of the deceased, Beel’Oluwawi Ayoola appreciated the government delegation for the visit.

The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubanwo Adeosun, Head of Service, Mrs Amidat Agboola and the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Taiwo Adisa were part of the delegation that paid the visit.

Meanwhile, the government of Oyo State, on Friday, honoured the late Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola, by flying its flag at half-mast.

Oyo State Flag flown at half mast in mourning of the late Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, gave the directive on behalf of the governor.

The statement further indicated that all state activities were at low-key as a mark of honour to the departed Commissioner.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

OYHA Passes Vote of Confidence on Makinde

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Oyo state House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan. 

This followed a motion by the lawmaker representing Lagelu state constituency, Mr Akintunde Olajide. 

The house through the speaker also debunked some media report of a face-off between the Executive and Legislative arm.

The house observed the second reading of a bill to change the name of the Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa back to Adeseun Ogundoyin Campus.

While lending their voices to the bill, the Majority leader, Mr Sanjo Adedoyin; the Minority leader, Mr Asimiyu Alarape and the sponsor of the bill,  Mr Akeem Adedibu said the motive behind the change of the institution’s name to Ibarapa Polytechnic could not be ascertained, hence the need to reverse it. 

In his remark, the speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, a son of the late business magnate, Adeseun Ogundoyin, noted that he is not throwing weight behind the bill because of his family involvement but maintained that a round peg should be put in the round hole.

Kehinde Mosope

Environment

Oyo Government Sensitizes Oke-Ogun Residents on Climate Change

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In a bid to prevent flooding, Oyo State government has taken a sensitization campaign to the Oke-Ogun area of the state as part of its efforts in stemming the effects of global warming in the area.

About 75% of charcoal production in Oyo State is from Oke-Ogun area which were for export or domestic use but with direct effect on the climate, as trees were felled to produce charcoal.

The state government over the weekend, organized the awareness campaign program to call the attention of residents of the area to the effects of deforestation due to felling of woods for industrial purpose, saying the government was poised to do all it could, to reduce risks caused by these commercial activities.

The state’s Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan who disclosed this at the One Day Sensitization Program held at Saki, Saki West Local Government, said the present administration has been factoring disaster risk reduction into her developmental strides, so as to curb loss of lives and properties to natural disaster.

The deputy governor who was represented by the Secretary, Oyo State Emergency Agency (OYSEMA), Alhaji Luqmon Aransi urged the people of Oke-Ogun to imbibe the culture of safety and work together alongside the state government to avert disasters.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Oyo Deputy Governor Get New Aides

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Oyo state government of Oyo has approved the appointment of nine aides for the office of the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says the appointments are conveyed in separate letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun.

The statement notes that Mr. Omoetan Omolere was appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Media, while Mr. Lateef Adebayo Yusuf and Mr. Adesola Yaqub were appointed Senior Special Assistant (Political Matters) and Personal Assistant.

Other appointments made were those of Mrs. Aliu Taibat Adetutu (Special Assistant on Domestic); Engr. Lawal Olaniyi Lateef (Special Assistant on Project Monitoring); Mr. Timileyin Badiru (Special Assistant on Photography); Mr. Bukunmi Oyewole (Special Assistant on Online Media); Mrs. Jelila Nike Bidmus (Special Assistant on Administration) and Engineer Salawu Abisola Mariam (Special Assistant on Technical Projects). 

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Our Administration Will Be Fair to All Religions – Engr. Olaniyan

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Oyo State government will declare public holiday to mark Hijrah, the new Islamic year provided the day falls on week days.

Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan who stated this in Ibadan at the 1441 Hijrah Grand Rally organised by National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO, Oyo State Chapter, explained that this year’s Hijrah holiday was not declared because it fell on a weekend.

Engineer Olaniyan noted that the present administration in the state would be fair to all religions and advocated unity among the Muslim Community.

In a lecture, an Islamic scholar, Imam Tirimidhi Ishola identified injustice and tribal sentiments by Nigerian leaders as some of the factors that aided insecurity.

Earlier, Coordinator, NACOMYO, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Dawood Afolabi who lauded the state government for prompt payment of salary of workers, however decried lopsidedness in the appointment of commissioners which did not favour Muslims.

The programme also featured presentation of award to prominent personalities which included a philantropist from Oyo town, Alhaji Ibrahim Ayeriyina who received the award of Distinguished Muslim Ambassador.

Highlights of the Hijrah Rally included March past and displays by school children as well as Islamic organisations.

Ridwan Fasasi