Politics

PDP National Convention Dates Remain Unchanged- Makinde

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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.”

Iyabo Adebisi

Sport

We Will Continue To Develop Youths Through Sports- Makinde

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Judiciary

We Will Continue To Prioritise Welfare Of Judiciary- Makinde

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Tackling Insecurity Requires Strategy, Intelligence – Fayemi

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Chairman, Oyo PDP LG Congress Commends Consensus Leadership

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Religion

Insecurity: Stakeholders Proffer Solutions

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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.

Sheriffdeen Nashirdeen
Judiciary

OYHA Confirms Appointment Of Justice Mashud Abass As Appeal Court President

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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.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

[UPDATED]Oyo Governor Presents 2022 Budget, Tags It Budget of Growth, Opportunity

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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. 

Kehinde/Adebisi

Politics

BREAKING: Makinde To Present 2022 Budget On Tuesday

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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.

Details later.

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Education

692 New Education Officers Resume Duties In Oyo

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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.

Politics

PDP Congress: Makinde Inaugurates Local Organising Committee

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

My Administration Will Continue To Balance Political Appointments Between Christians, Muslims- Gov. Makinde

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Embrace Professionalism, Makinde Tells Newly Recruited Civil Servants

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Stakeholders, need to support university education – Prof. Akinwale

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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

Agriculture

Oyo YEAP Graduates 300, To Train 3,300 More Youths

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

NSCDC Parleys Oyo Government Against Insecurity

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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. 

Rasheedah Makinde

News

Oyo Plans To Construct 500,000 Litters Capacity Aviation Fuel Facility

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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.

Kayode Banjo

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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

News

We are committed to youth development through sports – Gov. Makinde

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Sarkin Hausawa Death: Huge Loss To Oyo State – Makinde

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Excitement As LAUTECH Committee Visits Iseyin Permanent Site

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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.

PR/Kayode Banjo

Politics

Gov. Makinde Appoints Chief Of Staff

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Oyo Govt. Reiterates Commitment To Fighting Insecurity

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Crime News Politics

Governor Makinde Condemns Violence In Iwo Road,Ibadan

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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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Environment

Oyo Govt. Tackles Open Defecation, Launches Clean And Green Club

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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