Politics

Governor Makinde Visits Olunloyo, Gifts him SUV

By Web News 1009

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has paid a visit to the Molete, Ibadan, residence of the former Governor of Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, where he presented a Toyotal Landcruiser SUV to the former governor.

Governor Makinde who was accompanied by a number of government officials, held a closed door meeting with Dr Olunloyo who was Governor between October 1, 1983 and December 30, of the same year.

Governor Makinde said: “Your Excellency, let me present you with this gift,” pointing to the army-green-colored car.”

An excited Olunloyo asked one of his aides to pray for the governor and the success of his administration.

The governor, his entourage and Olunloyo later undertook a tour of the former governor’s newly renovated residence.

In his brief remark, former Governor Olunloyo praised Engineer Makinde for what he described as his good works, praying that the governor will continue to record successes.

“You have done well by giving befitting burial to the departed monarchs including the Soun of Ogbomoso and the Olubadan of Ibadanland. I thank you for all the projects you are doing, you are doing very well,” Olunloyo said.

Iyabo Adebisi

Culture

Oba Saliu Adetunji’s Burial Party in Progress

By Web News 1101

The final burial party of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, HRM, Oba Saliu Adetunji is ongoing.

Various high profile dignitaries within and outside Ibadan were present while representatives of families, various socio-economic, cultural and political groups in Ibadan also registered their presence through their attires and branded caps.

Among the dignitaries were the former governor of Oyo State, Chief Rashid Ladoja, the Oluwo of Iwo and other traditional rulers whose vacant seats were marked with tags.

Spaces allocated for each child of the late Olubadan were demarcated with designed placards.

Security operatives were on the ground to ensure orderliness.

Rotimi Famakin

Politics

Alao-Akala was a good friend of Osun State – Gov. Oyetola

By Web News 904

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has described the death of a former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Christopher Alao-Akala, as a rude shock.

This is contained in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ismail Omipidan.

Governor Oyetola said he was pained and saddened by the sudden demise of the Oyo political leader and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC. 

He said Alao-Akala’s death was a personal loss because the deceased was “a good friend of Osun State who was always ready to identify with his government and celebrate its humble accomplishments and achievements.”

He recalled the laudable role Otunba Alao-Akala played during the resolution of the age-long crisis between Oyo and Osun states over the joint ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, and gracing the state’s 30th-anniversary banquet and awards last year. 

The governor commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Engineer Seyi Makinde, over the demise of his predecessor.

He also condoled with Chief Akala’s family, his political associates, government and people of Oyo State over the unfortunate incident. 

Otunba Alao-Akala who served as the governor of Oyo State between 2007 and 2011 died this morning at his country home of Ogbomoso. Abiodun Adeoye

Transportation

We will name Ibadan Airport Road after Omololu Olunloyo – Gov. Makinde

By Web News 1953

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has pledged to name the proposed dualized Ibadan Airport Road and other adjourning routes after a former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo upon completion. 

He disclosed this at the flag-off ceremony of the 3.2 kilometres Ibadan Airport Road, some adjourning access routes around the environs and rehabilitation of Oludare to Bishop Philip in Iwo Road, Oyo State capital. 

From right, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; General Manager, Kopek Construction Limited, Mr A Issan; Former Governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo and former Minister of Power and Steel, Elder Wole Oyelese during the flag-off of Ibadan Airport Road held at Alakia, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

Governor Makinde explained that the project would complement the effort of the state government in repositioning the Ibadan Airport for the economic benefit of the state, adding that the desire of the state government was to ensure regular flight activities in the airport allowing easy entry and exit for investors.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Professor Daud Sangodoyin said the road project would not only ease mobility around the axis but improve economic activities, noting that the project would include some of the service links around the Iwo Road Bus Terminal.

In a goodwill message, former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Omololu Olunloyo said the effort of Governor Seyi Makinde in repositioning the state deserved commendation.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Don Advocates Moral Rejuvenation To Reduce Corruption

By Web News 638

The Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Professor Abdulhafiz Oladosu says the nation needs to embark on moral rejuvenation to reduce the act of corruption.

He made the call in Ibadan at a stakeholders’ summit organised by Political Awareness Group, PAG, an association of Muslim professionals and technocrats for good governance.

Professor Oladosu who is a lecturer at the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, noted that morally upright ones with God-consciousness would not embark on corrupt activities.

He admonished the political office holders to fulfill their electioneering promises in order to regain the confidence of the people, noting that the current developments in the country have demoralised many Nigerians. 

 In a remark, the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja emphasized on the unity of Nigeria, warning against secession as being clamoured in some quarters. 

Senator Ladoja who was represented by former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Barrister Sharafadeen Alli decried the idea of tagging a particular tribe with crimes maintaining that every tribe has bad eggs and criminal elements. 

The former governor posited that true federalism would solve the current series of challenges facing the country. 

The former Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education, who is also the chairman on the occasion, Dr Sulaiman Adediran enjoined Muslims to develop themselves politically and be advocates of good governance.

Earlier, the Chairman, Political Awareness Group, Barrister AbdWaheed Olowonjaye, noted that the organisation stands for good governance and was ready to support those who shared PAG’s agenda.

He explained that resolutions at the summit would be transmitted to appropriate quarters and concerned authorities.

Barrister Olowonjaye condemned the call for secession in some quarters stressing that what should be paramount was the need to join hands with the federal government to find lasting solutions to various challenges bedeviling the country.

Ridwan Fasasi