Economy

Makinde Pledges Transformation of Markets

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has stated that his administration would continue to do everything possible to transform markets across the state and ensure that traders can carry out their businesses in safe and secure spaces.

The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Adebayo Lawal, stated this during the commissioning of the Omituntun Ultramodern Market, Omi Adio, Ibadan.

He maintained that the market, with 406 lockup shops, 56 open stalls, administrative office, security post, clear walkway and toilets, among other facilities, is the fourth of its kind in the governor’s two terms of office, with the Akesan Ultramodern Market, Oyo; Akinyele Farmers’ Market, Ibadan and the Kajola Ultramodern Market, Ogbomoso South Local Government, having come earlier.

According to the governor, the idea of building ultramodern markets is important to the government, as it intends to replicate the initiative across the state so that traders in the state will not continue to display their trades by the roadside.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Demola Ojo, said the project is a testament to the governor’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for businesses.

Asiwaju of Ido Local Government and Bashorun Bamofin of Ibadanland, Chief Niyi Akintola, who welcomed dignitaries to the event, said the ultramodern market would truly make life better for our people.

He noted that the local government has experienced massive transformation under Governor Makinde’s leadership, which genuinely cares about the welfare of the people of Ido and the entire Oyo State.

Similarly, the Chairman, Ido Local Government,  Sheriff Adeojo, said the construction of the ultramodern market by the local government was a fulfillment of Governor Makinde’s campaign promise and a delivery of the dividend of democracy to the people.

The event was attended by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Ladoja and other traditional rulers; commissioners; Chairmen of Local Governments in Oyo State and other dignitaries.

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Lifestyle

PDP Govs. Condole Makinde Over Brother’s Death

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors Forum, have joined scores of mourners to pay condolences to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over the demise of his brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde. 

Bauchi State Governor and the Chairman of the forum, Bala Mohammed and Rivers State’s Governor, Siminalaye Fubara who is the Vice Chairman, brought the condolence message of the forum to Governor Makinde at his Ikolaba residence. 

Delivering the message, the chairman of the forum, Governor Mohammed, said despite knowing Governor Makinde to be a strong person, there is a need to show solidarity to the bereaved as an African tradition. 

Governor Mohammed said the deceased; Sunday Makinde lived a fulfilled life, having contributed positively to the growth and development of Nigeria. 

The Bauchi State Governor, prayed to God to give Governor Makinde, the immediate family of the deceased and the people of the state, fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. 

Responding, Governor Makinde, admitting that God is unquestionable, said the inevitable occurred to his brother when he was about to settle down and enjoy life. 

Governor Makinde, on behalf of the Makinde family and the people of Oyo State, appreciated the PDP Governors Forum for the visit. 

Meanwhile, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, also joined his colleagues for the visit. 

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Legislature

Let Amendment of Electoral Act Reflect Yearnings of Nigerians – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has urged the National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters to give Nigerians an amended electoral act that would reflect the yearnings of the country and put it on the trajectory of development. 

He stated this during a working visit of the National Assembly Committee on Electoral Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde at the Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan. 

Governor Makinde who noted that the amended electoral act 2022 has brought quality to the Nation’s electoral process as reflected in the last general elections, enjoined the committee to be mindful and shun personal interest in the task of giving the people an acceptable electoral act. 

The governor expressed the readiness of the state government to support the committee in the task ahead describing it as the basis because participatory democracy required laws that would effectively govern the people. 

Earlier, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral matters, Senator Sharafadeen Alli has intimated the governor that the committee was in Ibadan for a legislative summit to interact with youths to get their inputs on the ongoing review of electoral act 2022.

Senator Alli explained that parts of the review was to ensure that all litigation on election matters are concluded before the swearing-in. 

Also, the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Prince Adebayo Balogun added that the House would adopt the principle of inclusivity to move round all the six geo-political zones to give an electoral act that Nigerians would be proud off. 

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Economy

EXPOYO 2024: Makinde Calls Development of Nations Export Market

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By Iyabo Adebisi

The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on Nigerians to develop the country’s export market and attract foreigners to tackle current economic challenges.

He made the call at the official opening of Oyo State International Trade Fair, tagged EXPOYO 2024, held at the International Trade Fair Complex, Samonda Ibadan.

Governor Makinde, who said that his administration is committed to changing the Nigerians orientation on export substitution, promised that the trade fair will henceforth be an annual event with the presence of foreigners at the next edition.

Earlier, Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Ademola Ojo pledged that the Ministry in collaboration with Oyo State Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (OYCCIMA) would ensure that the Permanent Trade Fair Complex is maximally utilized.

In a remark, the President of Oyo State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agricultural Dr. Daniel Gbadero, lauded Governor Makinde for his economic transformation agenda for the state and the support given to OYCCIMA to organize the 2024 EXPOYO Trade Fair.

He therefore called on Nigerians to do the needful in ensuring that basic products, including foods, medicine, and motorized gadgets among others are produced within the country.

In his goodwill message, the President National Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Otunba Dele Oye assured Oyo state government of the necessary support for continuous trade fair.

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Culture

Gov. Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Ibadan Elevated Obas

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the former High Chiefs in Ibadan and would be addressed as Royal majesties.

With the development, the newly elevated obas are now wearing beaded crowns. 

Speaking at the coronation ceremony held at the ancient Mapo hall in Ibadan, Governor Makinde said the elevation of the high chiefs was borne out of the need to reform chieftaincy laws in Oyo state. 

Governor Makinde noted that the promotion of the Obas doesn’t make them higher than the Olubadan of Ibadan in exerting his authority. 

While congratulating the Olubadan for making history, Governor Makinde challenged the newly promoted kings to do the needful for their subjects.

The governor is however optimistic that any aggrieved person who seeks redress in court over the elevation would fail as due process was followed in the review of the Oyo chieftaincy laws.

Earlier, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun said the elevation wouldn’t have come to be without the approval by the Olubadan Advisory Council.

The Olubadan who spoke through the former Head of Service in the state, Alhaji Tajudeen Aremu, said there was a consensus on the need for some of the Baales in Ibadanland to wear crowns and be addressed as Obas.

He added that the elevation of some of them Baales in Ibadanland to Obas as Royal Highnesses would come up as phase two at a later date.

He said: “We cannot do without reference to the indignation our High Chiefs suffer at public gatherings where they are usually denied their well-deserved courtesies and treated shabbily, where an Oba of a community not as populous as my Aliiwo family compound is given all respect and reverence simply because there’s a crown on his head and addressed as ‘Oba’.

“Another notable observation worthy of public clarification has to do with the fear of the stool of Olubadan losing respect, honour and prestige because of the elevation of the High Chiefs to Beaded Crown-Wearing Obas as Royal Majesties. I don’t think it can happen or I don’t see it happening because the stool of Olubadan is a sacred one that nobody dares desecrate for whatever reason or purpose.

“What’s more, today’s High Chiefs are tomorrow’s Olubadans and the law of what you sow, you will reap or the admonition of our forefathers that when you want to go and bury your senior brother nakedly, take along your younger brother (Eni to ba fe lo sin egbon e ni ihoho, ko ranti mu aburo re lowo) should remain our guide.

Radio Nigeria reports that ten out the eleven kingmakers came for the promotion while Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Senator Rashidi Ladoja was absent at the coronation ceremony. 

The newly promoted Obas include High Chiefs Owolabi Olakulehin, Tajudeen Ajibola and Eddy Oyewole, the Balogun of Ibadanland, Otun Olubadan, Otun Balogun respectively.

Also included are High Chiefs Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe (Osi Balogun); Abiodun Kola-Daisi (Ashipa Olubadan); and Kolawole Adegbola (Ashipa Balogun).

Others are High Chiefs Hamidu Ajibade (Ekerin Olubadan); Dada Isioye (Ekerin Balogun); Adebayo Akande (Ekarun Olubadan); and Abiodun Dauda Azeez (Ekarun Balogun).

Environment

Apata fire: Makinde Pledges Govt Support for Victims

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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has sympathised with traders whose property were lost in Thursday’s tanker fire disaster in the Apata area of Ibadan.

 Makinde spoke through his deputy, Chief Adebayo Lawal, who, on Friday evening, visited the scene of the fire disaster to assess the level of damage.

The governor assured victims of the tanker fire of the government’s support, to minimise the painful effect of the incident.

He described the incident as saddening but thanked God that no life was lost.

”The government of Oyo State under the leadership of Gov. Seyi Makinde sympathises with all our people who lost property, goods and other sources of livelihood to the unfortunate incident.

”We enjoin you to take consolation in the fact that no life was lost in the incident. May the Almighty God comfort you all, and give you the fortitude to bear the losses,” he said.

The governor cautioned motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, to always ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a fully loaded tanker on Thursday evening, at Apata area of Ibadan, around 6:15 p.m. lost control and exploded when fell on the road.

The fire destroyed nearby shops and other structures.

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Sport

All Set for Gov. Seyi Makinde Maiden Tennis Championship

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All is now set for the maiden edition of Governor Seyi Makinde Tennis Championship slated for tomorrow in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The Special Assistant on Sports development to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Tobi Oyewumi made this known while addressing newsmen at Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo, venue of the three days Championship.

According to Mr. Oyewumi, one hundred and twelve Players would be competing for medals in the Junior, Pro and Super Veteran Categories of the Competition.

Mr. Oyewumi, who is the organiser of the competition, said Cash prizes would be presented to winners in the Pro Category, while winners in other categories would go home with various prizes.

The Special Assistant reiterated that the Championship, which would be held annually, was in line with Governor Makinde’s agenda to develop sports and check youth restiveness. 

Earlier, Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of youth and Sports, Mr. Oludele Oyadeyi, had informed newsmen that the Championship would create an avenue to discover talents, with an aim of nurturing them to represent the state and the nation at International Competitions.

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