The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde will on Tuesday, September 28 present 2022 budget to the State House of Assembly.
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Naijatodaynews.com.ng learnt that Makinde will appear at the hallow chamber of the State Assembly at 4pm to present the budget.
The amount for the budget is not yet ascertained as the time of filing the report.
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About Six Hundred and Ninety-two (692) newly recruited Education Officers have resumed duties on Monday, September 20, 2021 across different Unity Schools and Technical Colleges in Oyo State.
This was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mrs. Aminat Atere, in Ibadan.
In the statement, she reiterated the commitment of the Ministry towards enhancing qualitative education in the state.
The statement explained that the new employees assumed duty today, beginning of a new session, after successful completion of all necessary documentation at the Ministry’s headquarters in Secretariat”.
“Their assumption of duty marks successful completion of their documentation as Education Officers in the Oyo State civil service”, she said.
Mrs. Atere congratulated the successful employees being brought onboard the State teaching system, adding that much was expected of them.
The Permanent Secretary expressed her utmost gratitude towards His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde for his prompt approval and support of the recruitment process.
Mrs. Atere therefore urged the new employees to reciprocate the good gestures of the State Government by contributing positively to the development of Oyo state Education Sector, hinting that the official induction and Training will come up soon.
She charged them to always be punctual, diligent, disciplined and to recognize authority and organogram in their offices.
E-signed:
Dr. ‘Bunmi Babalola,
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee ahead of the ward, local government and state congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Inauguratimg the committee in Ibadan,governor Makinde maintained that the party would allow internal democracy to reflect in the processes and all its actions.
The governor who noted he had purchased all the nomination forms for the congresses said anyone interested in taking the forms from the national secretariat should approach the national headquarters of the party.
The caucus meeting had in attendance stakeholders from all the organs of the party, including serving and former National Assembly members, serving and former presiding officers of the House of Assembly, BOT members, former aides of the president and members of the party’s State Working Committee.
The Caucus reaffirmed its confidence in Makinde as the leader of the PDP in Oyo State and appreciated governor Makinde for purchasing all the nomination forms for the congresses.
A communique signed by the chairman of the Oyo State PDP, Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha at the end of the meeting, indicated that the caucus made a commitment to ensure a rancour-free congress that would bring unity to the party.
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will continue to balance political appointments between Christians and Muslims in the state.
He stated this at the 1443/2021 Hijrah Luncheon held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.
The governor explained his displeasure with the rumour being circulated by certain persons that he delayed the approval of the documents of some Muslims that were supposed to be judges in the state, noting that such rumours amount to fallacy and are baseless.
He said his administration would continue to balance appointments between the Christians and Muslim faithful.
“I have reappointed seven commissioners and, for the remaining 10 commissioners, you can rest, assured that it will be a balanced appointment. I challenge anyone here today to go to our neighboring states. If you see anything better that what we are doing in Oyo State, let me know and I will ensure I adjust.”
“On LAUTECH, we have done our best. In the past, the issue remained unsettled. But when we got there, I, as a Christian from PDP, and Governor Oyetola, who is a Muslim from another party, we were able to work together and resolve the issue within a year plus. If all of us accept the fact that we want to seek solution to our challenges, we will do the needful.”
The governor reiterated his administration’s determination to re-double its efforts to ensure progress and development in the state.
He said : “Challenges are normal situations but we have to double our efforts to see semblance of progress and wherever Seyi Makinde stops, those coming behind will take it from there.
“When the issue of Hijra happened before the pandemic, I had to call on some people to see how it would not affect our productivity because I think we have many holidays already. But much later when they came up with convincing arguments that if we declare a day to celebrate Hijrah, it won’t affect our economy, I approved it. Not only did I approve it, I also said we should look for a special day to celebrate where we can wine and dine,” he said.
Speaking about 2023 re-election bid, the governor hinted people that his prayer is that God should allow His will prevail on it.
“Finally, those who are going about to campaign for re-election with the insignia of 4 + 4, please let us go back to God. I did not tell the people in 2019 that I must be governor at all cost. The prayer I prayed to God was to allow His will prevail. So, I am saying it again that I want the will of God to prevail in my political adventure,” he stated.
Earlier, in His sermon, Professor Daud Noibi, said that 1443/2021 Hijrah celebration was first of its kind, saying it was a day of joy to all Muslims in the state.
In his remark, the Chairman of the Occasion, Aare Muslumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta states, Alhaji Daud Akinola who was represented by Sheik Najimudeen
Alkubroh, said the day’s luncheon was a unique one for the Muslim Community in the state.
In their various remarks, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu and some other notable personalities that graced the occasion described Governor Makinde as an exceptional leader who shows love to his people irrespective of their religious affiliations.
Governor Makinde later presented gift items to representatives of selected mosques in the state.
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde wants the 5,000 newly-recruited teachers and 700 non-teaching staff converted to teaching cadre to embrace professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
He stated this while speaking at the Induction and Training Programme for the new teachers employed by the post-Primary School Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
Governor who said that the teachers’ appointments were based on merit maintained that his administration would continue to train and retrain the new teachers and give them all the necessary support needed for the success of their works.
He charged the teachers to always put the interest of the state first in the discharge of their duties and to see themselves as indispensable partners in the task of repositioning Oyo State and taking its people from poverty to prosperity.
Governor Makinde also called on the new teachers to partner with the state government in its bid to improve the education system, saying that the state has moved from number 26th to 11th position in the comity of states.
Earlier, the Chairman, Oyo State post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission, Pastor Akinade Alamu, said the support given to TESCOM by Governor Makinde helped the commission to achieve success in many areas, including the welfare of the staffers and the approval of 1,500 principals of secondary schools who were on Grade Level 15.
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There is the urgent need for an effective legislative framework on the funding of education in Nigeria to enable every citizen have access to quality education.
Vice Chancellor, Dominican University, Ibadan, Professor Anthony Akinwale stated this while delivering a lecture titled “University and Nigeria: A Critical Survey” at the 106th National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the University of Nigeria Alumni Association, held in Ibadan.
Professor Akinwale, who lamented that the current standard of education in Nigeria was nothing to write home about, stressed that education must be adequately funded by the government, Alumni associations and other relevant stakeholders.
The don also called on universities’ managements to ensure they run in a truly democratic system which he said would translate into the type of democracy needed for meaningful development in the country.
Chairman on the occasion, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who was represented by the Alara Oodaye of Araland, Ile-Ife, Oba Adebisi Layade, said university alumni associations had critical roles to play in taking the country to an enviable height.
Earlier, National President, University of Nigeria Alumni Association, Mr. Ben Okoronkwo said the theme of the NEC meeting was borne out of the need for stakeholders to pay more attention to university education in Nigeria.
The NEC meeting, which featured presentation of awards to distinguished individuals including Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, Deputy Governor of the state, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, also witnessed the presentation of an award of excellent performance to Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN.
The event was also graced by the immediate former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Adeyemo and the Acting Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan National Station, Pastor Bolanle Owoyemi Oluwakayode Banjo
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said the state would expand its Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project, YEAP, to enable the training of 10,000 youths by the CSS Integrated Farms Limited, Gora, Nasarawa State.
Governor Makinde made this known while speaking at the graduation ceremony of the first batch of 300 trainees held at the International Skills Acquisition Centre (ISAC), Gora.
He noted that his administration has embarked on the training in order to lift youths from poverty into prosperity, stating that the government is determined to empower Oyo State youths to empower others.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quotes the governor as saying that the state was going to empower only 1,000 youths through the scheme, but that it increased the number to 3,300 at 100 per local government.
He noted, however, that following the richness of the programme and its capacity to turn the economy of Oyo State into a multi-billion naira economy through agribusiness graduates, government would now go ahead to train 10,000 youths in agribusiness.
The first batch of trainees were trained by about 15 lecturers/professors across the fields of leadership in agribusiness, irrigation farming, Information/Communication Technology application in agribusiness, fishery farming and management, hydroponics farming, cassava and rice value chain and poultry farming, among others.
The governor was given an award of recognition by the chairman, CSS Integrated Farms, Professor John Kennedy Opara, who commended the governor for being very passionate about his people.
Earlier, the YEAP Coordinator and Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande, said the training is a great opportunity for youths to make a difference.
Dr. Akande added that the training is a starting point for the trainees, noting that everything required for the enterprises has been provided by the governor.
Also speaking, two of the trainees, Edward Oluwasogo Ojekunle and Ogundiran Omosalewa, commended Governor Makinde for the opportunity provided to the youths, promising to return to the state to make immediate impact.
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The Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Adaralewa Akintayo has paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde.
During the visit, Mr Akintayo reiterated his readiness to work with the state government especially, on the Governor’s determination to rid the State of criminal element .
He reassured the Corp’s commitment to the safety of lives and property of the citizens as well as the protection of Critical National Asset and Infrastructure of Government.
Responding, Governor Seyi Makinde commended men of the Oyo State NSCDC for their commitment to protecting of lives and property.
Mr Akintayo also paid homage to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Oguguniso where he appreciated the monarch for his support to the Corps.
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The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has revealed plans to construct a 500,000 litres capacity aviation fuel facility at the Ibadan Airport.
The governor disclosed this in his keynote address at the stakeholders town hall meeting on citizens engagement on the 2022 budget held at Ibarapa East Local Government Secretariat Hall, Eruwa on Thursday.
The governor, who was represented by the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin noted that the construction of the fuel facility is necessary to improve the standard of the airport.
He stated that the project would be one of the numerous projects just awarded and about to commence in the State, adding that, some projects were already in the completion stage and will soon be commissioned.
“Other projects include: the installation of Mini-Grid Energy Projects in Ogbomosho south, Atiba, Ona-Ara and Iwajowa LGAs; construction of Isaba-Ogundoyin road Eruwa; construction and rehabilitation of Iseyin-Oyo road, construction of two-bay permanent fire stations at Atiba and Ibarapa LGAs, amongst others.
“The remodelling of Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, reconstruction of Oyo township road, reconstruction of Saki-Ogbono-Igboho road, construction of pilot farm estates at Eruwa,Akufo and Fashola as well as the light up Oyo State Phase 2.”
He urged Oyo State citizens to be involved in the year 2022 budget planning, in order to record many achievements that will be beneficial to the people of Oyo State.
Also, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin on behalf of the governor of Oyo State, appreciated those that attended the meeting and expressed their minds on what they wanted the government to do for them, as he said this was essential in other to help the government to know the right area to channel resources to have a better Oyo state and promised that the government will fulfil all promises and request of the citizens.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs. Mofoluke Adebiyi said that the current administration’s open government initiative is aimed at strengthening civic voices, demonstrating the responsiveness of government system and promoting the interest of all citizens.
She declared that, the last two years have witnessed a tremendous change in the inclusion and participation of citizens in governance through budget development and implementation.
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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.
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says despite criticism in some quarters, his effort of infrastructural development in the sport sector would engender significant investment in the youth population of the state.
He stated this shortly after an inspection tour of the Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Adamasingba Ibadan.
The governor disclosed that the sport complex would be commissioned in September.
Governor Makinde while expressing satisfaction with the level of work done on the project, said the project would be a legacy project, as it would engage youths productively and boost the internally generated revenue, IGR, of the state.
The governor noted that the project would bring back lost glories of Oyo state in sporting activities and facilitate victories for the state football club in the national league with pitches and other facilities within the sport complex as well as the soccer stadium.
Governor Makinde emphasized that his motivation to embark on most ongoing projects particularly road projects despite paucity of fund, was to raise the bar of governance and ensure citizens of the state enjoy dividends of democracy.
The governor had earlier paid an inspection tour to Bashorun-Akobo flyover bridge project and Ajia Amuloko road project to ascertain the progress of work.
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru, as a huge and personal loss to him and the people of the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa says the late Sarkin was a detribalised Nigerian and an individual who believed in a united country.
It maintains that the late Alhaji Zungeru had been like a father to him since their paths crossed some years ago, noting that the highly revered Sarkin Hausawa will be sorely missed
Governor Makinde prayed the Almighty God to grant his immediate family and indeed all in Oyo State the fortitude to bear this loss.
He said: “I commiserate with the families of the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru over his demise.
“I met Alhaji Zungeru many years back and we struck and maintained a relationship that has remained cordial.I also interacted with him in the course of my aspiration to govern Oyo State and he was quite supportive.
“He was a detribalised Nigerian who believed and worked for the unity and progress of Oyo State and Nigeria as a leader of his people.
“His death is a huge loss to Oyo State and a personal loss to me, as his wealth of experience and patriotic tendencies were always available to draw on.
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The Special Committee put in place to work on the establishment of the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH, has visited the permanent site of the institution at Ipokun area, Iseyin local government on Wednesday.
The visit was on the directive of the State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde that activities should start at the Iseyin campus of the institution by September 2021.
The committee was led by the Secretary of the LAUTECH Governing Council, Mr. Idowu Adeosun, who represented the Council Chairman, Professor Ayodeji Omole, while on the entourage was a member of the Council, Mrs Titilayo Ahmadu, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Mojeed Liasu, Chairman Committee on Establishment of the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Professor Adewale Emiola and some management members of the institution.
While speaking with journalists, the representative of the Chairman, LAUTECH Governing Council, Mr Idowu Adeosun said the visit was in accordance with the directive of the State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, that the committee must put all hands on deck to make the September 2021 take off target a reality.
He appreciated the warm reception the visitors were accorded upon their arrival by the people of Iseyin, which he said was indicative of the readiness of the community to host the institution.
“We are happy that Iseyin community is ready for this project, it was shown in the way they welcomed us upon our arrival and the enthusiasm shown in their preparations for the campus.
“The governor has charged the committee to visit and set machineries in motion towards the commencement of activities of the institution in Iseyin by September and that is why we are here today.”
The entourage was taken round facilities that could accommodate the campus, pending the construction of the permanent site at Ipokun area, as they visited Iseyin District Grammar School IDGS and the Old Teachers’ College campus along Okeho road.
The Chairman, Committee on Establishment of LAUTECH College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources, Prof. Adewale Emiola said the committee was happy to have facilities to start work with and urged sons and daughters of the community to rally round the project by donating structures to the permanent site of the campus.
He charged the community to show further interest in the project, as put forward by the State government, by acquiring more land for the campus, saying that the support from people of means in the community would fast-track commencement of academic activities at the permanent site.
“We will need a 750 capacity lecture hall and smaller ones as well, we will need lecture rooms, offices, administrative buildings and other facilities, encourage your sons and daughters who have the means to come home and do this for the campus, they will be giving back to the community for its growth.
“Let government know you are interested, you have shown so much causes to indicate this, but more is still needed to make the permanent site functional in no time.”
The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1 who prayed for the visitors through the Ikolaba of Iseyin, Chief Ismail Tikalosoro, called on the people of the community to continue to give their support to the present administration in Oyo State so as to enjoy more dividends of democracy.
The Chairman, Iseyin Development Union IDU, Alhaji Bayo Raji said the land that has been acquired for the permanent site was 345 acres from the Eruuku and Alesinloye families, and assured the visitors that further acquisition would be done towards the Ikere dam, which will serve the institution agricultural purposes in irrigation, fishery and other endeavors.
He saluted the State governor’s resolve to develop every part of the State to become the envy of other States in the federation, specifically mentioning the just-commissioned Moniya-Iseyin road, the approved Iseyin-Ogbomoso road and the recently approved Iseyin-Oyo road as pointers to betters things that would contribute to the socio-economic growth of Oyo State.
He further hinted that construction of roads that lead to Oke-Ogun, which is widely adjudged as the food basket of the South-Western Nigeria has affirmed the incumbent government’s claim on using agriculture to sustain the growth of the State.
The permanent site of the LAUTECH Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources is about seven kilometers from Atoori area in Iseyin and three kilometers to Idi-Oori along Oyo-Iseyin road, while the famous Ikere George Dam is less than ten kilometers to the campus, while it has villages like Bangbala, Daleko, Aaba, Alesinloye and Gbokoyi adjourning the road that lead to the campus.
Leading the entourage of the community to take the visitors round the facilities was the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr. Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1, who was represented by the Ikolaba of Iseyin, High Chief Ismail Tikalososro and members of the traditional council, the Chairman, Iseyin local government, Mr Mufutau Abilawon, the Chairman, Iseyin Development Union, Alhaji Bayo Raji, the Chairman, Iseyin ad-hoc committee on the establishment of LAUTECH Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Iseyin, Chief Adeniyi Falade, Professor Lamidi Ojedapo among others.
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has named Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi as his Chief of Staff.
A letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, confirmed Ogunwuyi’s appointment.
The statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that Ogunwuyi, was in 2019, named Executive Assistant to the Governor on Investment.
He was later appointed Director-General of the Oyo State Investment and Public, Private Partnership Agency (OYSIPPPA), following the passage of the law setting up the agency.
As the DG of OYSIPPA, Ogunwuyi midwifed series of Investment initiatives including the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA), which has helped the state in the execution of critical infrastructure projects.
Ogunwuyi, a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, was in 2015, elected as the member representing Ogbomoso North/South and Oriire Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
He holds a B.Sc. degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration is making significant progress in its effort to address challenges of insecurity in the state
He said this when members of the national assembly from Oyo state under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) paid him a courtesy visit at the secretariat, Ibadan.
Governor Makinde who said his administration had continued to strengthen security architecture in the state.
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Governor Makinde urged members of the national assembly to regularly meet with their constituency to reduce pressure on the state government.
He noted that he would have preferred a meeting with all members of the national assembly from Oyo state across political parties to share thoughts and vision for the state and reduce the level of misinformation in public space .
Earlier, speaking on behalf of other members, Senator representing Oyo South senatorial district, Dr Kola Balogun lauded the effort of the Governor on good governance across all sectors within two years in office saying Governor Makinde has moved the state forward in terms of performance ranking.
Senator Balogun also promised that members of the national assembly from the PDP would not relent in complementing the effort of the present government in the state at ensuring a better Oyo state.
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Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has condemned a violence, which erupted in Iwo Road axis of Ibadan, the state capital.
The governor who toured the affected area said that the government would bring perpetrators of the act to book.
Governor Makinde described the occurence as unfortunate, adding that his government has ordered investigations into the violent act.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quotes the governor as saying that the government will sanitise Iwo Road and equally review the Park Management System.
He said: “I visited the scene of the Iwo Road incident this morning. The loss of lives during the incident that occurred is unfortunate and should never have happened.
“I give you my word that we will ensure that everyone involved in the dastardly act is brought to book.
“I have ordered investigations. In the meantime, we will sanitise the area behind Iwo Road where cultists congregate, and review the Park Management System.
“We have also informed the phone sellers to choose representatives who will discuss how we can assist them.”Some of the phone sellers in the area were alleged to have been victims of the crisis.
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In the bid to pass on the culture of preserving the environment to the next generation, Oyo State Government has launched the Clean and Green Club in public secondary schools across the state.
Flagging off the launch of 50 Mobile toilets and the Clean and Green Club with selected schools, at the Ministry of Environment, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde who said the initiative would be extended to more schools in the state charged the students to make a difference in their environments.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, Governor Makinde said the state had taken steps to improve her rank on the list of states with low tolerance for open defecation with the launch of the Public Mobile Toilets.
Commissioner for Environment, Mr Idowu Oyeleke said the Mobile Toilets would be deployed to Markets, Motor Parks and other remote areas in the state to curb open defecation.
He said the initiative was achieved through Public Private Partnership and would be monitored by the Ministry.
Mr Oyeleke noted that 500,000 trees would be planted between now and 2023, therefore the students would be trained to plant trees in their schools and environment.
Earlier the Commissioner and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry had led other health officers to Oje market to sensitize the people and plant trees.
The event attracted stakeholders from the Ministry of Agriculture, Education, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, FRIN and students drawn from schools across the state. Blessing Okareh
Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned the 2.5 billion naira Challenge/Felele Junction improvements works and Car park project in Ibadan.
Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde said the present administration in the state would be remembered for improving the lives of the good people of the state.
He stressed the need for those in power to use state funds to make life easier for the citizens saying his government has been following that path.
Governor Makinde promised that the Challenge-Akala way- Apata road would be completed before the end of the year.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Professor Daud Shangodoyin, said the improvement of the Challenge and Felele road would improve the well-being of the people.
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Residents of Oyo state will tomorrow go to the polls to elect local government chairmen and ward councilors in thirty three local government areas of the state.
The positions of the local government chairmen and councilors have been vacant since May 30, 2019. On the assumption of office by the executive Governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde.
This follows the sack of the incumbent local government chairmen and ward councillors in the state.
Since the sack of the elected local government bosses, appointed caretaker chairmen have been in charge of administration of the third tier of government.
However, last February, the Oyo state Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, released guidelines ahead of the polls stated for May 15, 2021.
The electoral body later postponed the conduct of the exercise by a week due to the Eid-El-Fitri celebration.
To conduct the exercise, the state government has released over 200 million Naira for printing of ballot papers and other materials needed for the election.
In an interview, the chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, Chief Isiak Olagunju said stakeholders including political parties, Community and religious leaders as well as security agencies had been adequately sensitized on the need to contribute their quota to the success of the polls.
Chief Olagunju appealed to the electorate to come out en masse to vote for the candidates of their choice.
Also speaking at a peace pact meeting among participating political parties, OYSIEC and security agencies, the Oyo state commissioner of police, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko pointed out that 9,000 police personnel had been deployed to ensure a hitch-free election.
Leaders of some political parties participating in the local polls expressed confidence in OYSIEC, to conduct a hitch free election.
The state government has announced the restriction of movements between the hours of 8am till 4pm.
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged the legal profession and other stakeholders to champion discussions that would address the challenges of true and fiscal federalism in the country.
He stated this when a section on public interest and development law (SPIDEL) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) paid a courtesy call on him at the Agodi Government House,Ibadan
Governor Makinde explained that the continuous system where commissioners of finance from various state visit the country’s capital Abuja monthly to get a share from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) did not portend well for the nation’s federal system of government
While tasking professional bodies like the NBA to brace up to the challenge of drawing up a preferred arrangement that would make the country fare better as well as address infrastructural deficit in the country.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Professor Paul Ananaba (SAN) said the purpose of their visit was to intimate the governor on the proposed conference scheduled to hold in Ibadan, acknowleding that Seyi Makinde’s administration had fared well in raising the bar of governance, especially on public interest.
The Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, and the chairman of OYSIEC, Isiaka Olagunju were on the delegation
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said his administration would partner with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on capacity building to meet the global standard in exportation.
The governor stated this while hosting a courtesy visit paid by the Executive Director, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Chief Olusegun Awolowo in Ibadan.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, maintained that the state had moved from small scale farming to agro-business.
The governor noted that the state had constructed many rural roads to make life bearable for farmers.
Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic Affairs, Professor, Musbau Babatunde said the administration was building processing plants for preservation of the produce and creating enabling environment for private businesses to thrive.
He disclosed that the government agencies were training women and youths on sheabutter production at Akufo, Eruwa and Fashola Farm estates.
In a remark, the Executive Director, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Chief Olusegun Awolowo called on the state government to partner with the commission on its ‘Safe Job, Create Job’ initiative.
He added further that the commission would also collaborate with the state government to modernise Okerete border market for the benefit of the people.
Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State government has flagged off the Covid-19 vaccination with the immunisation of Governor Seyi Makinde alongside the Secretary to the state government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, from the 127,740 Covid-19 vaccines received from the federal government.
Speaking after the vaccination, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde admonished residents of the state to have confidence in the process and promised that the state would continue to monitor the process for necessary actions.
The vaccination which was carried out at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan was witnessed by the representatives of World Health Organization, WHO, UNICEF and the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA.
The governor noted that the sterility test which was carried out on the Covid-19 vaccines was done to validate that the vaccines that would be given to the people were properly handled.
Governor Makinde commended the health workers in the state for proper handling of the Covid-19 pandemic which prevented its escalation.
While administering the vaccines on the governor, Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Muideen Olatunji urged people to forget about the misconceptions about the vaccines, pointing out that it would develop immunity against the disease.
Earlier, Commissioner for Health in the state, Dr Bashir Bello stated that the vaccines were kept at the required temperature so as to keep it safe for human use.
Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will complete the 32-kilometre stretch, First Phase of Ibadan Circular Road, before the end of his tenure on May 28, 2023.
The governor who stated this during a tour of the project said his administration had to sack the contractor inherited from the previous administration due to unsatisfactory slow pace of work.
According to him, the contractor would be unable to deliver the road in another 20 years if allowed to continue at the slow pace.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, stated that the governor, however, promised to pay the sacked contractor for evaluated work done.
As at the time of the governor made the on-the-spot assessment, only two kilometres of the 32-kilometre road had been tarred at the level of wearing cost by ENL Consortium Construction Company.
He added that his administration would make sure that the road is completed and delivered within his tenure, adding that the road would be concessioned with government involvement in it.
While speaking on the Old Ife/Airport/Sawmill Road, the governor said the contractor has just revised his schedule and that the job will be completed in October 2021.
He declared that his government will continually inspect and push contractors hard on infrastructure projects.
Iyabo Adebisi
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has presented a ten million naira cheque to International Featherweight Champion, Ridwan Oyekola, ‘Scorpion’.
Scorpion had last December defeated his Argentine counterpart, Lucas Montesino to emerge winner of the Featherweight belt.
Presenting the cheque on behalf of the Governor, the State’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Seun Fakorede called on youths to emulate Oyekola by directing their energy to worthwhile ventures.
Mr Fakorede commended the State Governor for fulfilling the promise made to the boxer about the monetary reward and for making sure that sporting activities in the state reached greater heights.
While appreciating the Governor for the gesture, Ridwan Oyekola promised to win more laurels and become the first citizen of Oyo State to become world boxing champion.
He charged the Federal Government to create enablement for sports to grow in the country.
Olaolu Fawole
South-West governors and some first class traditional rulers in the Southwest zone of the country are currently holding a security meeting at the Executive Chamber of the Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan.
The meeting which commenced at about 3 pm has in attendance the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governors Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Gboyega Oyetola of Osun and the host governor – Mr Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
Among the traditional rulers that are participating in the meeting are the Ooni of Ife – Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; Alaafin of Oyo – Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Akarigbo of Remo – Oba Babatunde Ajayi; Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom – Fedrick Akinrutan; Olubadan of Ibadan – Oba Saliu Adetunji and Olugbon of Orilegbon – Oba Francis Alao.
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, in charge of the South-West – Mr David Folawuyo, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police – Ngozi Onadeko and other heads of security agencies in Oyo State are also in attendance.
The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari – Professor Ibrahim Gambari; Inspector General of Police – Mohammed Adamu and the Director General of the Department of State Security, DSS – Yusuf Bishi could not make the journey to attend the meeting due to bad weather.
It is expected that the chairman of the Southwest governors’ forum, Governor Akeredolu will brief journalists at the end of the meeting.
More details to come.
Iyabo Adebisi
