Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has paid a visit to the Molete, Ibadan, residence of the former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, where he presented a Toyotal Landcruiser SUV to the former governor.
Governor Makinde who was accompanied by a number of government officials, held a closed door meeting with Dr Olunloyo who was Governor between October 1, 1983 and December 30, of the same year.
Governor Makinde said: “Your Excellency, let me present you with this gift,” pointing to the army-green-colored car.”
An excited Olunloyo asked one of his aides to pray for the governor and the success of his administration.
The governor, his entourage and Olunloyo later undertook a tour of the former governor’s newly renovated residence.
In his brief remark, former Governor Olunloyo praised Engineer Makinde for what he described as his good works, praying that the governor will continue to record successes.
“You have done well by giving befitting burial to the departed monarchs including the Soun of Ogbomoso and the Olubadan of Ibadanland. I thank you for all the projects you are doing, you are doing very well,” Olunloyo said.
Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says securing LAUTECH for Oyo state is a fruition of his campaign promises made to the late soun of Ogbomoso,Oba Jimoh Oyewumi
The governor stated this during the funeral held at First Baptist Church Oke elerin Ogbomoso.
Governor Makinde said the late monarch particularly made the demand from him saying he was glad the monarch saw the dream as a reality before his demise.
The governor also emphasised that the late monarch lived a fulfilled life .
He also used the occasion to welcome the Vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to Oyo state .
Dignitaries from all walks of life were in attendance.
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised that his administration would flag-off the Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road in the next ten days.
The governor was speaking at the final burial ceremony of the 20th Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi held at the Aafin Ogbomoso, Oja-Igbo, Ogbomoso.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quotes Governor Makinde as praying for the repose of the soul of the late monarch as well as that of former Oyo State Governor, Adebayo Alao-Akala.
He said: “I greet everyone here. I have actually said many things when Baba joined his ancestors. Today, it is simply to identify with Ogbomosoland for them to know that I love them. Some maybe saying I did not come here as early as expected but, today, I am here and will be sleeping over.”
“In about ten days, I will still come back here to flag-off Ogbomoso-Iseyin Road. Let me also use this opportunity to also appreciate you, my people, in Ogbomoso, and condole you on the death of our former governor, Chief Alao Akala.”
The final burial ceremony of the late Soun, had in attendance, the Minister for Youths and Sport, Mr Sunday Dare, former Military Administrator of Oyo State, Major General Oladayo Popoola, Secretary to the State Government, SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, Chief of Staff, Mr Segun Ogunwuyi, Head of Service, Alhaja Ololade Agboola, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr AbdulMajeed Mogbonjubola, Commissioners, Special Advisers, Local Government Chairmen and host of others.
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his government will continue to collaborate with the security agencies in the state to ensure a safe and secured environment.
He stated this while laying the wreath to mark this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrations held at the Government House Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan.
He said Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration was significant to truly remember sacrifices for gallant heroes and men who paid the supreme price for a better Nigeria.
Also speaking, the chairman, Nigeria Legion, Oyo State chapter, Evangelist Julius Ogunkojo commended the state government for its contribution to support the legion.
Evangelist Ogunkojo while admonishing his members to prioritize their health, promised to spread the donation gathered during this year’s celebration of the armed forces remembrance across the 33 local governments in the state.
Other personalities that also performed the wreath-laying include, the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State chapter, Commander, 2 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army, and the Commander, 671 Nigeria Airforce Detachment, Ibadan.
Others are the Oyo State Commissioner Of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, Speaker Oyo State House Of Assembly, OYHA, Rt. Hon. Debo Ogundoyin, Chief Judge of the State, Hon. Justice Munta Abimbola, and representative of widows of fallen heroes.
The occasion witnessed special prayers for the departed heroes, observance of two minutes silence, firing of rounds volleys and release of ceremonial pigeons by the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of a former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, as a great loss to his family, the people of Oyo State, particularly sons and daughters of Ogbomoso and Nigeria as a whole.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also commiserated with Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde, as well as leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, both at the state and national level over the demise of the party’s apex leader in Oyo State.
In a statement, Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that Otunba Alao-Akala’s shocking demise had opened a deep sore in the hearts of the people of Oyo State and Nigerians, who looked up to him as a rallying point and a political stabilizer.
The Governor also sympathized with the Alao-Akala’s family and urged them to take heart, noting that the former Governor’s service to the people of Ogbomoso, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole would remain his enduring legacy.
He said: “On behalf of the government and people of Lagos, I commiserate with my brother, the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, sons and daughters of Ogbomoso, people of Oyo State, the deceased family, friends and political associates on the death of Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala.
“The passage of Otunba Alao-Akala hurts me because of the critical role he is playing in Oyo APC before his demise. My heart was filled with grief when I was informed about his death.
“Otunba Alao-Akala was more than a politician. He was a man of many parts, whose managerial skills and experience are required at this critical period in our national life, especially in our party, APC ahead of the 2023 general elections.
“He served Oyo State passionately first as a Deputy Governor and later as Governor. He did his best in contributing his quota to the growth and development of Ogbomoso as council chairman as well as Oyo State as a Governor. He also made his mark in the Nigerian Police where he retired as Assistant Commissioner of Police in 1995 before venturing into politics.”
“I pray that Almighty God be pleased with the soul of Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala and grant the family and the people of Ogbomoso and Oyo State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” Omolara Omosanya
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has confirmed the death of a former governor of the state, Otunba Alao Akala who reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday 12/1/2022.
The governor who could not deliver his speech at an inter-faith service organized by the state civil service to usher in the New Year declared a one minute silence in respect of the late governor.
The governor abruptly ended the interfaith programme as civil servants left the event in a sober mood.
Also confirming the development, the Media Assistant to the former governor, Mr Tolu Mustapha however denied that the former governor died as a result of ill-health.
The former governor who was in office between 2007 and 2011 passed on at the age of 71 years.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised to deploy more security strategies to keep the state safe and secure in the new year.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, at the Armed Forces remembrance celebration, Church service, held at the St.Peter’s Church, Aremo, Ibadan, said that the government would continue to ensure that the welfare of the Armed forces is guaranteed.
He said: “As a state, we will continue to care for the families of the fallen heroes and ensure that their welfare is guaranteed.
“For all of us who live in Oyo State, I think we should all ensure that when we see people who have lost their spouses, either as members of the Armed Forces or not, who have fought gallantly to make Nigeria Safe, we should always support them like our children and give them special privileges as much as we can.
“Indeed, security has improved in our state and I am sure you have heard the Governor acknowledged that a number of times. A lot of it has to do with the strategy that has been deployed, the cooperation among all the security agencies in the state, as well as the settling down of Amotekun itself.
“Going forward, we expect that it will continue at this pace and even get better. There are additional security strategies that are going to be deployed this year. Like the Governor said, we will get additional Mobile Police Squadron in Oyo and the different security outfits will continue to work together to ensure the state remains safe and secure.”
Earlier in his sermon, the provost, Very Revd. Wale Adebiyi, commended the state government for allowing peace to reign in all nooks and crannies of the state.
He appreciated all those in charge of the state security architecture for improving security in the state.
He urged the people to come to the aid of the families of the
Armed Forces, so that their efforts would not be in vain.
Federal Government says it has digitalized payments for Nigerian Passports to reduce the untold hardship faced by applicants.
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola stated this during the Rollout of the Enhanced e-Passport with Polycarbonate Data Page and other security features at the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Ibadan.
The minister said part of the reforms was the migration of passport applications and payments to digital platforms.
He noted that applicants still patronised touts and unscrupulous officials in the hope of beating the system and get expedited services.
The minister pointed out that the ministry had zero tolerance for corruption and subversion of due process.
He, however, implored applicants to stop patronising touts and our officials directly.
Speaking on the new application process, the minister noted that a new timeline had been set for fresh passport application and reissue.
Ogbeni Aregbesola stated further that the Enhanced e-Passport was a great improvement on the Biometric Passport technology which Nigeria adopted in 2007 as a deliberate step towards curbing forgery, impersonation and other forms of travel document fraud associated with the old Machine-Readable Passport regime.
The Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Isah Jere, reiterated the call by the minister for citizens to stop patronising touts.
Mr. Jere promised the relented efforts of Nigeria immigrations Services to further strengthen and enhance the passport application process to reduce difficulty.
He added that the service would be launching an appointment management system and a tracking system to know anywhere people are in the world.
Also speaking at the event, the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, who was represented by Chief of Staff, Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi lauded the efforts of the Nigeria Immigration Service saying the state would continue to support the service in performing its statutory duty.
Representatives of other security agencies in Oyo state, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Olubadan of Ibadan, by Ekefa Balogun, chief Sarafadeen Alli graced the occasion.
In a bid to make the festive season a memorable one for the workforce, Oyo state governor Engineer Seyi Makinde says civil servants in the state will receive their 13th-month Salary on December 27.
Civil servants who were on the payroll of Oyo state government had earlier received their December salary on the 17th of this month.
Governor Makinde who said this during the annual end of the year thanksgiving and 3rd Christmas Carol held at the Arcade, Agodi Government House, Ibadan explained that the step would enable workers to prepare well and ahead of the Yuletide celebration.
He stated that his administration would continue to consolidate on the already recorded success in the state.
Governor Makinde however in the spirit of the season called on all aggrieved members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to embrace reconciliation.
The governor who read the ninth lesson at the event while speaking thanked the people of the state for their support to his government calling on them to intensify their prayers for the state and the country.
In a sermon, Pastor Femi Emmanuel of Living Spring Church admonished Nigerians to live in peace saying there is hope for people despite challenges facing the nation.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has warned that his administration would not tolerate activities of land-grabbers and illegal miners intending to stir up unfavourable security situations in the state.
The governor gave the warning during a consultative meeting with critical stakeholders on security held at the State Secretariat in Ibadan.
He emphasized that his government would not allow challenges of insecurity faced in other parts of the country to replicate in the state
Governor Makinde further noted that though the security situation was currently stable in the state there was a need for improvement especially with pockets of threats still subsisting.
The governor who called for the support of the traditional institutions and synergy among security agencies tasked chairmen of local government areas and LCDAs to refrain from unnecessary politicking and concentrate on delivering qualitative governance at the grassroots.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional institution, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and as representative of council chairmen and others agreed that the security situation in the state has significantly improved with necessary consultations ongoing to avoid farmers and herders clashes.
In his address at the event, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Bayo Lawal said unlike previous years, the state would experience a reduction in crime this Yuletide season as a result of the commitment of the state in proffering solutions to security challenges.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has pledged to name the proposed dualized Ibadan Airport Road and other adjourning routes after a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo upon completion.
He disclosed this at the flag-off ceremony of the 3.2 kilometres Ibadan Airport Road, some adjourning access routes around the environs and rehabilitation of Oludare to Bishop Philip in Iwo Road, Oyo State capital.
From right, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; General Manager, Kopek Construction Limited, Mr A Issan; Former Governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo and former Minister of Power and Steel, Elder Wole Oyelese during the flag-off of Ibadan Airport Road held at Alakia, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.
Governor Makinde explained that the project would complement the effort of the state government in repositioning the Ibadan Airport for the economic benefit of the state, adding that the desire of the state government was to ensure regular flight activities in the airport allowing easy entry and exit for investors.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Daud Sangodoyin said the road project would not only ease mobility around the axis but improve economic activities, noting that the project would include some of the service links around the Iwo Road Bus Terminal.
In a goodwill message, former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Omololu Olunloyo said the effort of Governor Seyi Makinde in repositioning the state deserved commendation.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to judiciously utilize the resources of the state for the good of its people.
The governor spoke through the Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Agboola at the year 2021 Public Service Forum in Ibadan.
Governor Makinde while speaking on the topic: “The Millennial Public Service: Springboard from Poverty to Prosperity said that the welfare of the workers and pensioners are germane to his administration.
The governor explained that there was an ongoing recruitment exercise for Officers to fill the vacant positions of Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries and General Managers in the Civil/Public Service of Oyo State strictly on merit.
Earlier, the Head of Service, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Mr. David Olatunde, said that the Public Service Forum is organized to contribute to the development of institutional, human and technological capacities of public sector Institutions and Civil/Public Servants, to efficiently deliver public goods and services to the entire citizenry.
The HOS explained that the best practice in the Civil/Public Service presently is tending towards professionalism where all Officers are expected to improve themselves through acquisition of relevant additional academic and professional qualifications, as well as being abreast of and acquainting themselves with contemporary issues.
She appreciated Governor Makinde for his commitment towards improving the living standard of the workers and pensioners in Oyo State, urging the civil servants to reciprocate the gesture by putting in their best always.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged the civil/public servants in the state to be committed to their work and sustain ethics of the service.
The governor, who was speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said that his administration has trained over 9,000 civil/public servants to enhance service delivery.
A statement by the Chief Press to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa says the present administration will continue to train and retrain the state’s workforce in order to enhance its performance for high productivity.
The statement indicates that Makinde gave the charge while speaking at the training workshop organised by the ministry of establishments and training for civil/public servants, held at the Ibadan Business School, old Bodija, Ibadan.
He said: “When I took over the mantle of leadership on May 29th 2019, I assured the good people of Oyo State that I will bring governance to the doorstep of all and sundry. One of the ways in achieving this is through the State Civil Service, which is in charge of the implementation of policies for the State Government.
“In effect, over 9,000 Public/Civil Servants have been trained to date in various fields since the inception of this administration in May, 2019. Today again, I am sure, is another milestone in the training packages of the Ministry of Establishments and Training. As I was told, the training modules at this occasion cover Effective Time Management, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Customer Service in the Public Sector.
“Also, we shall ensure the continuous payment of monthly pension to the retired workers the same time those in active service receive their salaries. It is a commitment we have pledged to fulfil. By God’s grace we shall not fail.
“In reciprocating this gesture from government, therefore, I enjoin you all to be committed to your work, sustain the ethics of the State Public/Civil Service and put in your best towards ensuring the development and growth of our dear State.”
Earlier, Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Ayansiju Lawal, said that a total number of 195 staff were drawn from all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to train them on Effective Time Management, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Customer Service in the Public/Civil Sector.
Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to support security agencies operating in the state to deliver on their mandates. He stated this at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, while receiving State Directors of the Department of State Services in the South West States, who were in the state to hold the South West Zonal Conference of Directors of State Services. While emphasising that security is key to the successful implementation of government policies,governor Makinde praised the team, led by its Chairman, Sheikh Mohammed Waziri, for helping to tackle insecurity in all the nooks and crannies of the country.
“I am also happy that from your interaction, you have been able to come up with the fact that drug abuse and children in primary school becoming cultists is common. Yes, we can go after them just like you have suggested. We can win the war with brute force but can we win peace with the same force? For us, we think striking at the heart of what is causing all of these is Germaine. And if you trace it, it is economical. So, it is difficult to bring people to live peacefully together. “When you have a situation where the resources are limited and we are all scrambling for it and we are not baking enough cake to go round, then there will always be serious issues where people will look for where they can gain a little bit of an advantage over the other people. So, I will ask that in your recommendations and course of action, let us also look at how we can win the peace. “And on this issue, I give you the assurance that when we have the South West Governors meeting, I will bring it up so that we can have a common regional approach to dealing with the challenges.
“For us as an administration, we know that the essence of power and all of these things that we are surrounded with is to ensure that people are able to live their dreams and go about their daily businesses in a safe and secure atmosphere.
The governor also charged the DSS to ensure it emphasizes issues that would unite Nigeria, adding that the country has never been this divided.
In a remark, Chairman of the South West Zonal Conference of State Directors of State Service, Sheik Mohammed Waziri, said that the DSS understands the importance of security in a polity, adding that without security there would not be development.
He said: “ We are concerned just like Your Excellency is also concerned about the increasing threat to local and national security in terms of kidnappings, cultism and famers/herders clashes. “We are also concerned that this is also a period that all hands must be on deck to ensure that we resolve some of those issues and, as an intelligence-based organisation, it is our responsibility to identify the threats, share the concerns, and identify the criminals and miscreants within both governed and ungoverned space.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants indigenes of the state to stop protesting the takeover of land for developmental purposes saying the government will always pay compensation for any land acquired.
The governor, while speaking at the 1st year remembrance of Late Chief Theophilus Akinyele, held at the St Paul’s Anglican Church, Ajia, Ibadan, said the indigenes needed to emulate Pa Akinyele, whom he said donated his own land for use of the state.
He told the congregation that he was ready to do everything within his power to develop Ajia Village into a city in line with the dream of Pa Akinyele.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quotes the governor as declaring that he would name the Information Communication Technology Institution to be cited in Ajia after Pa Theophilus Akinyele.
He also revealed that the state has received a commitment from the Nigerian Air Force to set up a base in Ajia, noting that it would fast track the development of the village.
The statement appealed to those who have been protesting government acquisition of lands for the public good to stop so as not to be a clog to the wheel of progress.
He said: “I want to say that Ajia will be the host of an Information Communication Technology Institute, and it will be named Chief Theophilus Akinyele ICT Institute, Ajia to honour the memory of Baba”.
“Very soon, in another three to four months, you will be able to go to the Airport from here. So, indeed, Ajia is on the rise.
Earlier, while delivering a sermon at the church service, the Diocesan Bishop of Ibadan North and Archbishop Ibadan Province, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, admonished the congregation to always live their lives with the fear of God.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says the state government is to partner French Government to turn Akufo town in Oyo state into an International Farm Market.
He stated this while delivering a keynote address at the 2021 Agribusiness summit held at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan.
The governor urged investors to take advantage of the state numerous competitive potentials including available manpower, arable land to explore the state eco-friendly agric business environment.
He assured the investors who are ready to partner with the state in agribusiness of favourable tax regime.
while reeling out the many comparative advantages of the state and why investors should take advantage and invest in the state agribusiness hub, Governor Makinde stressed that the state was intentional in its deliberate effort to stimulate agribusiness.
The president of, African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina who was represented by Dr Martins Fregene tasked the state government to incorporate a competitive agribusiness, build local capacity and climatic adaptation in its strategies.
Also, Director General of IITA, Dr. Nteranya Sanginga said the present government has been proactive in developing the state agribusiness with a contribution of over 800 million naira to the sector through IITA and urged the governor to leave behind a lasting legacy
Earlier the Director-General, Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande, said the state was committed to improving agricultural outputs of the state to regain its lost glory in Agriculture and take many unemployed youths out of the streets.
Other speakers which included, diplomats, financial experts, and agric experts laud the agricultural policies of Seyi Makinde’s led administration.
They however charged the state to fully harness its agricultural potentials to strengthen Its economy.
Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will redouble its efforts at solving the challenge of poor quality of teachers in public schools across the state.
The Governor stated this at the 92nd anniversary and annual reunion of Government College Ibadan Old boys association, held at the school’s premises, Apata.
Governor Makinde, while noting that the quality of teachers in public schools in recent time had become worrisome, promised to ensure that the state policies on education was exceptional.
The Governor who also called on parents to complement government’s efforts at molding moral values of their children, commended the GCI Old boys association for always giving back to their alma matter.
In a remark, National president, GCI old boys association, Mr. Wale Babalakin argued that the nation’s school system would significantly improve, if the government handed over the management of most public schools to old students association and concern bodies.
Also, chairman reunion planning committee, Pastor Yinka Adepoju said improving the quality of education would not only raise the bar of knowledge but check the increasing rate of vices among secondary school students.
Governor of Oyo State and Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that the October 30 and 31 dates for the party’s National Convention remained unchanged despite attempts by some individuals to scuttle the programme.
He maintained that the National Executive Committee of the party acted in good faith by fixing the convention for the said date and not to witch-hunt any individual or truncate anyone’s mandate as being insinuated.
Governor Makinde, in a statement signed on behalf of the National Convention Organising Committee and made available to newsmen, said despite the action of some individuals to approach a Kaduna High Court in order to prevent the convention from holding, the party would not be distracted.
He charged members of the party across the country to ignore the antics of such individuals and focus on organising a national convention, which according to him, will prove to all Nigerians that the PDP remains the best option to rescue Nigeria.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) is using this medium to alert members of our party and members of the public that we are aware of the actions of a few misguided PDP members who have approached the High Court in Kaduna in an attempt to prevent our great party, the PDP from holding its National Convention on October 30 and 31, 2021.
“Notwithstanding their right to approach a court of competent jurisdiction to air their grievances, we maintain that the National Executive Committee, (NEC) of the PDP has acted in good faith in fixing our convention for October 30 and 31. It is not meant to witch-hunt anyone or to truncate anyone’s mandate.
“Therefore, we call on all members and supporters of the PDP to ignore this distraction as we prepare to host a convention that will send a clear signal to Nigerians that the PDP is the only party that has the will and the might to rescue Nigeria from the catastrophe that we have been enduring for the past six years.”
According to Governor Makinde, some forces trying to divide the party were behind the latest attempts to stop the convention.
He urged PDP members to keep the faith, stating that the party is taking all necessary measures to ensure that its focus is not derailed, adding that the party will do everything possible to strengthen its structure and put in the efforts needed to unite the county and restore its glory.
“We are aware that a clearly united PDP is a threat to the forces that seek to divide us. Therefore, we urge our teeming supporters nationwide to keep the faith as we are taking all necessary measures to ensure that we will not be distracted from our goal.
“We are determined to strengthen our party structure and put in the work needed to unify and restore our great nation back on the path to economic prosperity and greatness.
“We therefore urge all party faithful to continue to rally support as we prepare to host our National Convention on October 30 and 31, 2021.”
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to develop youths through sporting activities in order to make the sport sector a top source of revenue for not only the state but the entire nation.
He stated this while receiving Oyo State-born table tennis star, Aruna Quadri, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
Governor Makinde while lauding him for making the state and Nigeria proud said the state intends to achieve the development of talents through a massive investment in sport development.
He pointed out that the remodelling and rehabilitation of the Lekan Salami Sports Complex and other mini-stadia and training pitches in all zones of the state have begun to yield positive results.
Speaking during the visit,the table tennis talent Aruna Quadri appreciated Governor Makinde for his support towards sports development, citing the remodelled Lekan Salami Stadium and other stadia in the state.
He urged youths to get involved in sporting activities to reduce crime rate.
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has swore-in four judges of the Oyo State High Court of Justice, saying that the process of their appointments was based on merit.
The governor, while speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-appointed Judges of the High Court of Justice of Oyo State and the Customary Court of Appeal of Oyo State, held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, urged them to contribute immensely to the Judiciary.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quotes the governor as equally vowing that the state government will continue to prioritise the welfare of the members of the Judiciary.
The judges of the High Court of Justice, include Mrs. Olusola Adebisi Adetujoye, Beatrice Folabimpe Segun-Olakojo, Prof. Elijah Taiwo Adewale and Dr. Kareem Adeyimika Adedokun, while Mrs. Olubukola Omolayo Ajadi was sworn-in as a judge of the Customary Court of Appeal.
The chairman Nigeria governors forum and the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi says the task of tackling insecurity requires strategy on intelligence than the use of conventional military warfare tactics .
Governor fayemi said this during the annual birthday of Special Adviser on strategy and political matters to the Oyo state governor, Babatunde Oduyoye held at the International conference center, University of Ibadan.
Delivering a lectue entitled: Security and National Unity in Difficulties Times, Fayemi noted that if federal government is to tackle the security challenges confronting the country, it must be prepared to declare bandits, terrorists and kidnappers as criminals regardless of their geographical region.
The chairman Nigeria governors forum added that the south-west governor’s would synergy to gather intelligence that would be of benefits in stemming the tide of criminality and brigandage in the region.
In his address, the Co- chairman of the event, former senate president, Adolphus Wabara said the federal government government needed the decentralization of the over-centralized security apparatus.
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde describe Mr Babatunde Oduyoye, as a unifier who always demonstrate commitment to any course he believed in to the point of success.
Edo state Deputy Governor and the Chairman, Local Government Congresses in Oyo state, Philip Shuaibu has said the consensus on leadership positions of the party for congresses is working.
He said this while speaking with newsmen after monitoring the Local Government congresses in the state.
The Edo deputy governor said he was not surprised with the development because the last week ward congresses was also peaceful.
He said the peaceful coordination of PDP members in Oyo state, coupled with the consensus is a victory for the ruling party in future elections.
Some of the places visited by the Deputy Governor with some of the members of the committee while monitoring the local government PDP congress were Ibadan Southeast and Ibadan Northwest Local Governments to monitor the congresses.
Shuaibu said; “Apart from the venues of the congresses I personally visited, I have been getting reports from other committee members we sent to other zones and Local Governments that it is been very peaceful and coordinated. We expected that because the main work was at the ward level.
“What we are seen today is the affirmation of what happened last week and we are to go to fulfil the constitutional provision. Which means even when there is consensus agreement, we must go to the field and affirm what we called consensus agreement. With reports we are getting from other local government and other zones, I am happy that he consensus is working with the results we are getting from the field.”
Also reacting to the peaceful conduct of the congresses, the Chairman Local Organising Committee, Senator Hosea Agboola said the peaceful conduct of the congress was the efforts put in place by the governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde.
Nigerians have been advised to compliment government efforts towards combating insecurity and creating a nation devoid of fear and apprehension.
A guest lecturer at the annual state lecture of The Muslim Congress, TMC, Oyo State with the theme “Insecurity and National Unity: The Nation on trial”, Dr. Tajudeen Yusuf of the Department of Acquirial and Management Science, University of Lagos, who gave the advice, explained that citizens are also duty bound to support government and security agents with credible intelligence, advised Nigerians to shun ethnic profiling and unwholesome practices that could trigger hardship in the country.
Another lecturer, who is a Director, Corporate and Public Affairs, Voice of Nigeria, Lagos, Ustaz Abdrasaq Awayewaserere while speaking on ‘Dangers of Disunity and Tribalism maintained that management of fault lines would be difficult in a divided nation, advised government to monitor empowerment programmes and development projects to avoid diversion and ensure that dividends of good governance are enjoyed by citizens.
Earlier in an address, the Waali of Oyo State TMC, Alhaji Daud Oladosu acknowledged infrastructural revolution of President Muhammadu Buhari government and urged Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to sustain his commitment to peace, provision of social amenities and economic well-being of people in the state.
In a keynote address, the deputy governor of Oyo state, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan attributed insecurity to insincerity and poverty, called on Muslims to participate in political process to have fair share of good governance.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo state, Mr. Mutiu Agboke stressed that good personality reform institutions, enjoined the participants to register and collect 720,767 permanent voters card, PVCs.
The state Commissioner for Special Duties urged women to showcase good virtues of Islam in children upbringing, while calling on Nigerians to use social media for constructive criticism of government policies.
The national Ameer TMC, Alhaji Abdwasi’ Bangbala represented by Dr Abdrazaq Ogunmoye urged security agencies not to relent in their efforts to curb crimes and insecurity and the judiciary to dispense justice for common man.
The executive secretary Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN, Professor Muslim Yahya and the chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abubakr Agbotomokekere harped on the need for unity and adherence to Allah’s injunctions to ensure peace and stability in the country.
The General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ojo, Ibadan, represented by the chief Imam of the division, Colonel Aliyu Emekoba described TMC as a patriotic religious organization, and urged Nigerians not to allow foreign nationals from neighbouring countries exploit loopholes across national borders.
The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has confirmed Justice Mashud Abass of the Oyo State High Court as the new President of the Customary Court of Appeal.
The confirmation followed a letter forwarded by the state’s governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and read by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin during the plenary.
Justice Mashud Abass will replace Justice Aderonke Aderemi who is retiring from the active service.
The nomination of Justice Abass was sequel to his recommendation to the National Judicial Council, NJC, by the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission according to the governor.
The letter reads, “Consequent upon the request, the National Judicial Council has recommended Honourable Justice Moshood Akintunde Akinfemi Abass as the new President of Oyo State Customary Court of Appeal. It is in view of this, that I am requesting the Speaker and other lawmakers to kindly deliberate and confirm his appointment as requested.”
Shortly after his confirmation, Justice Abass thanked the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, and the entire lawmakers for the opportunity.
He assured to give his best in the discharge of his duties when eventually sworn-in.
Justice Abass, who was born over 60 years ago, was appointed as a judge of the state High Court in 2001 after he was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1983.
He has attended several workshops and seminars within and outside the country. He is a Fellow, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented the 2022 budget proposal before the state House of Assembly, tagging it budget of growth and opportunity.
Addressing the House, the Governor used the opportunity to give account of stewardship in accordance with his campaign promises and the 2021 budget performance.
Our correspondent reports that Governor Makinde presented budget of 294-billion naira for the year 2022.
While reacting, Speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said with the early budget presentation, the House is surely going to have enough time to scrutinize and consider it.
The speaker added that the early budget presentation would help Oyo State to keep to the January to December budget circle.
Presenting the 2022 budget tagged: Budget of growth and opportunities” Governor Makinde said the capital expenditure would gulp over #156bn while 138.5 has been earmarked as the recurrent expenditure representing 52.7% and 47.3% of the budget.
According to Governor Makinde, education sector in line with UNESCO standard takes 18.3% of the budget followed by health with 5.9% which agriculture an alternative means to create wealth in Oyo state received 3.8% of the total budget.
While Infrastucture takes the largest share of over #75 billion which represents 21.19 percent of the total budget
Governor Makinde explained that Infrastructure which takes the highest allocation was to ensuring that people have higher purchasing power pointing out that a major project which would be carrying out in 2022 is 110km Ibadan Circular Road.
