Labour

Oyo Govt Debunk Creating New Salary Structure

By Web News 447

By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo state government wants the residents of the State to disregard fake new salary structure in circulation. 

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju notes that although the government is working on reviewing the current salary structure, the committee set up for that purpose has yet to turn in its report. 

The statement emphasizes that the salary structure being circulated could not have emanated from the State government and therefore should be disregarded in its entirety.

It states “It has come to the knowledge of Oyo State Government that a fake new salary structure is being circulated on the social media”.

“Recall that sequel to the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), the state government set up a committee comprising leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) as well as some government officials to come up with a new salary structure that would reflect the new realities in the country”.

“The committee was given eight weeks to report back to the State government.

As a way of cushioning the effect of subsidy removal on Oyo State residents as a whole, the governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, directed the deployment of more Omituntun buses to ease the transportation worries of the citizens” 

“He also directed that there should be no increase in the fare paid on these buses, while school children and senior citizens are to pay half-price.

The State government is still considering further ways of easing the burdens”.

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Religion

Adeleke, Makinde Felicitate Muslims on Ramadan

By Web News 582

As Muslims around the world observe the month long period of fasting, Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on the muslim faithful to emulate the sacrificial living, self control and intercessory supplications embedded in the teachings of the holy month of Ramadan.

Governor Adeleke in a statement reminds Muslims in the state of the real essence of Ramadan as a period of self-reflection, intended to deepen one’s spiritual growth and renew a sense of appreciation for the many blessings of God. 

He noted that those observing Ramadan can strengthen their sense of commitment to equality and development to help those in need, and serve as an example of holy life. 

The Governor urged the Muslims to pray for a renewed sense of unity, purpose and desire for a better society.

Similarly, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has felicitated Muslims in the state and across the country on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan.

The governor urged the Muslim faithful to use the opportunity of the holy month to pray relentlessly for Oyo State and Nigeria and the leadership at all levels.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor equally admonished Muslims to imbibe the teachings contained in the Holy Quran regarding the blessed month, including showing kindness and generosity.

According to the governor, the month of Ramadan is a period of spiritual uplift and complete devotion to Allah, adding that Muslims should take full advantage of the holy month to strengthen their commitment to Allah and their service to humanity.

He said: “I congratulate Muslim faithful in Oyo State and around the globe for witnessing yet another blessed month of Ramadan. We thank Allah (SWT), who has made this possible.

“Ramadan is a period of complete devotion to Allah (SWT) and I urge my Muslim brothers and sisters to take full advantage of the period to strengthen their commitment to Allah (SWT) and their service to humanity.

“Ramadan Kareem.”

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Politics

Olubadan Lauds INEC, Congratulates Makinde

By Web News 435

By Oluwakayode Banjo

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on the conduct of the election.

Oba Balogun also congratulated the re-elected governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde on his victory in last Saturday’s gubernatorial election, describing his re-election as a reward for keeping faith with his covenant with the people of the state.

Oba Balogun made this remark in his reaction to the result of the gubernatorial election which returned Engineer Makinde as the winner in a statement by his Personal Assistant on Media, Oladele Ogunsola which was made available to journalists in Ibadan on Sunday.

The election result, according to the paramount ruler was a verdict of the confidence of the people in the governor and which he earned through his service to the people in his first term, asking him not to take the support for granted in his new term but to work harder so that the people of the state would not feel disappointed.

Olubadan noted that “there’s always the tendency for the second timer to be lethargic because there’s nothing to aspire for again, at least at the state level, but, I appeal to you to see the new mandate as a call to do more in terms of service delivery. The confidence reposed in you by the people by voting you in is hinged on hope for more dividends of democracy by your government.

“In your inner recess, I implore you to cast your mind back to some of the issues raised as criticisms by your opponents during the electioneering and do something about them. Not all of them were political propaganda or mere attempts to demarket you and your administration, but very germane and crucial to good governance.

“Let the generality of the people of the state remain your focus in the emerging new dispensation and in doing that play less emphasis on party politics. Keep open arms and embrace all for the overall growth and development of the state. You can’t do all, but, let it be said of you at the end of another four years that you did your possible best and let the people of the state remain proud of the choice made in you”, Olubadan added.

While praying for a very successful tenure for the re-elected governor, the monarch called for the support of all and sundry for him with a charge that with the conclusion of the elections, politics should take the back seat while all hands must be on deck for a more prosperous state. “Irrespective of political party affiliation, the state belongs to all of us and we must all be seen placing it far above our individual and personal interests”, the monarch charged further.

Oba Balogun also praised the electoral umpire (INEC) for the peaceful conduct of the election, noting that the agency did a yeoman’s job for dousing the already mounting tension ahead of the election by placing patriotism and professionalism above every other consideration in the discharge of the sacred duty which caught the admiration of all.

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Culture

Soun Stead: Laoye Ruling House Appeals to Makinde to Wade into Crisis

By Web News 840

Laoye Ruling House, Ogbomoso has appealed to Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde to pay attention to religious rifts brewing between religious leaders in the ancient town over installation of the new Soun of Ogbomoso land.

The Mogaji of Laoye Ruling House, Prince Amos Laoye made the plea in a chat with journalists.

Report has it that Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN , Ogbomoso and the Chief Imam Ogbomoso held different views on the individual presented to the government as the next Soun.

Prince Laoye explained that the matter which was stylishly pitching the two major religions against each other needed urgent attention from the state government to ensure religious harmony.

” Soun stool is sensitive and religion should not be left out;but not be used as a setback for the efforts of Laoye Ruling House, kingmakers and the state at large over peaceful installation of the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso land.” The Prince submitted.

According to him, all hands must be on deck to ensure peaceful coexistence in the town and the state in general, as peace and tranquillity remain ingredients of development and progress.

Prince Olaoye however called on religious faithful irrespective of their affiliation to embrace mutual understanding and engage in fervent prayers for the benefit of all.

Adedayo Adelowo