Transportation

Oyo Assembly Urges Inclusion of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Road in 2022 Budget

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Following the deplorable condition of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Road in Ibadan South West Local Government area of Oyo State, the state House of Assembly has urged the Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde to include the reconstruction of the road in the 2022 budget.

The appeal was contained in a motion presented by the lawmaker representing Ibadan South West state constituency two, Mr Adebayo Fowokanmi.

Mr. Fowokanmi, while presenting the motion expressed that the significance of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Estate Road to the economic development of Oyo State cannot be over emphasized.

According to the lawmaker, “Mr. Speaker, honourable colleagues, it is pertinent the draw your attention to the significance of Oluyole Estate, which harbours residential, commercial and industrial components. Also, Oluyole Industrial Estate harbours the largest concentration of industrial concern in the entire Old Western Region.

“The Mobil-7up-Oluyole Estate Road network if well harnessed will make the Estate a cash cow for the state government through active revenue drive of relevant agencies,’ he said.

He said that reconstruction of Mobil-7up-Oluyole Estate Road will not only help in decongestion of usual traffic on Oluyole-Aare Road which currently is the only motorable road for the people of the community, but will increase the revenue base of the state.  

Mr. Fowokanmi further disclosed that the present condition of the road has turned the area to a den for criminal minded people at night, where robbery is being easily carried out on motorists.

While commending Governor Seyi Makinde for the achievements recorded so far in the area of infrastructure, Mr. Fowokanmi stated that the 65km Moniya-Ijaye-Iseyin road, the ongoing Saki town hall road, and the newly flagged off 45km Saki-Igboho-Igboro road are good testimony of Governor Makinde’s commitment towards development of the state.

The Minority Leader, Mr. Asimiyu Alarape, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji (Ogbomoso North) and Mr. Babajide Gabriel (Ibadan North 2), who seconded the motion also supported all the prayers by the mover of the motion.

The Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, while passing the resolutions, urged the state governor to consider the reconstruction of the road in the 2022 budget.

The Speaker also urged the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) to carry out some palliative work on the road before rehabilitation, as well as security agents to carry out regular patrol on the road to curb robbery and other criminal acts.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

Oyo Assembly Approves Loan to Bridge Infrastructural Deficit

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Towards ensuring bridging infrastructural deficit and achieving even development across the State, the Oyo State house of assembly has approved additional Six billion Naira credit facility for Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration.

In a letter sent to the lawmakers from the executive, Governor Makinde noted that the six billion Naira loan request is to ensure a seamless execution of contracts awarded by the State government in bridging infrastructural deficit in the State.

The Speaker of the house, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said that the 9th  Oyo State House of Assembly will continue to monitor the spending and expenses of the Executive Council, and ensure the loans being approved will be judiciously used. 

Meanwhile, Thursday this week has been fixed for screening of Mr David Okediji as the Chairman designate for the newly established Oyo State Audit Service Commission.

The nomination became imperative following the recent passage of the Audit Commission Bill, 2021 by the Oyo State House of Assembly. 

Mr David Okediji is expected to furnish the house with fourteen copies of his curriculum vitae for consideration.

Mosope Kehinde

Education

Governor Makinde Appoints Chancellor For LAUTECH

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Oyo State Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde Seyi has appointed the Emir of Katagum, Azare in Bauchi State, His Royal Highness, Umar Faruq Umar II, as the Chancellor of LAUTECH.


A letter of appointment signed by Governor Makinde, which conveyed his appointment as the 5th Chancellor of LAUTECH, indicated that the University would benefit from his rich experience as an administrator, community leader and first-class monarch.


Governor Makinde congratulated His Royal Highness, Umar Faruq Umar II,on the well-deserved appointment.
The Emir of Katagum, who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the Bayero University, Kano, served in various capacities in the State and Federal Civil Service.


He rose to the position of Federal Permanent Secretary and served at different times as Permanent Secretary, Special Duties at the Presidency; Ministry of Youth Development; Water Resources and Solid Minerals Development and retired after 34 years of service.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Governor Makinde Advocates Peace Amongst Nigerians

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said that Nigerians must imbibe peaceful coexistence and religious harmony to enhance development in the country.
The governor, who spoke at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, during a visit by the former Emir of Kano, Sheikh Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who now leads the Tijaniyya Islamic Sect of Nigeria, said that without peace, justice and harmonious living, development may elude the country.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the  governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, lauds the former Emir for being courageous to champion the course of peace, unity and harmonious existence at this critical time in the nation’s history.
He urged the new leader of the Tijaniyya society to always preach religious harmony to all parts of Nigeria.
The former Emir of Kano, Sheikh Sanusi, in his speech, told the governor that he was in the state to meet with members of the Tijaniyyah sect.
He said that he has taken it as his duty to do everything within his powers to preach peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
According to him, the Tijaniyyah sect, which he now leads, has a 70 million strong population, adding that the sect would continue to work for peace, unity and development in Nigeria.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

We will not tolerate any breach of peace – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has warned against any action that could lead to the forcible removal of anyone from the state.

The warning is coming on the heels of a recent clash between herdmen and farmers in Oke-Ogun area of the state.

Governor Makinde in a state wide broadcast, said any individual or groups planning attacks on the people should desist from taking such action, reiterating that government would not hesitate to take appropriate action against anyone trying to disrupt the peace of the state.

The governor maintained that his administration was determined to preserve the right of every resident in Oyo state as enshrined in the 1999 constitution as amended.

Governor Makinde equally directed the local government chairmen across the state to collaborate with the traditional rulers and officers of the security agencies to ensure that peace is maintained in all parts of the state.

He urged the residents of the state to report any criminals and criminal activities they notice and allow the authorities to take action.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Amotekun: Oyo Residents Advocates Credible Personnel

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Motorists plying Iseyin – Okeho road want to know if the police mounted road block at Olugbade village has the approval of relevant authorities or not and whether the days of checking points are gradually returning.


Activities of two uniformed policemen sighted on the road around 8 a.m this morning with an army green colour Nissan car, one of them carrying AK 47 riffle came as a rude shock to the commuters.
They however advised against return of police extortion on the road which according to them did not stop crime in the past.


Similarly, concerned residents of Iseyin have called on Gov Seyi Makinde to ensure that hoodlums and criminals did not make the final list of Amotekun security outfit so as not to jeopardize the lofty goals of the initiative.


Two of the residents who pleaded anonymity expressed readiness to give identity of some criminals among the security outfit now undergoing training in Oyo town.


They also called for creation of a medium through which identities of such questionable characters could be discretely revealed, particularly those who took part in the looting that messed up the Endsars protest in Iseyin.


Kayode Oguntona

Economy

Oyo Govt. Commences Capacity Building for Civil Servants

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In a bid to improve the capacity of its workforce, Oyo State Government has commenced a training workshop for about 350 Civil and Public servants.

Flagging off the training at the Ibadan Business School, Governor Makinde said the training of civil servants was necessary as they are the engine room of any government.

The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun said his administration placed high premium on the training of its the workforce to bring about desired change and for optimal performance.

In a remark, the Commissioner for Ministry of Establishment and Training, Professor Dahud Sangodoyin implored the participants to utilize the knowledge gained during the training for positive change in Oyo state.

Some of the participants expressed appreciation to the state government for its commitment to training its workforce for effective service delivery.

Iyabo Adebisi

Sport

Minister Reiterates FG Commitment to Youth Development

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Minister of Youths and Sport Development, Mr Sunday Dare wants Nigerian youths to take advantage of the various social welfare and empowerment schemes facilitated by the federal government and refrain from all act of violence. 

Mr Sunday Dare gave the charge while speaking with newsmen shortly after a closed door meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde in his office as an aftermath of the EndSARS protest in line with directives from President Muhammadu Buhari instructing all his aides to go and pacify their constituents. 

The minister explained that arrangement had been concluded to engage youths in Oyo state, through town hall meetings and other consultative meetings with plans to ensure their involvement in about 25 empowerment programs designed by the federal government.

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Minister of Youths and Sport Development Speaks

The Minister noted that he had paid an on the spot assessment visit to Lagos state and other areas where casualties were recorded during the #EndSARS protest with a promise that federal government would get Justice for those who lost their lives and those attacked during the protest.

Mr Dare however believed that Nigeria would become stronger despite the violence the nation experienced in recent times. 

Adebisi Iyabo

Yoruba

Ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin yóò sàyẹ̀wò fáwọn asojú OYSIẸC sájú ètò ìdìbò ìjọba ìbílẹ̀

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Ilé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ yóò sàyẹ̀wò fáwọn òsìsẹ́ àjọ elétò ìdìbò ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, OYSIẸC, gẹ́gẹ́ bí ètò ìgbaradì fún ìdìbò ìjọba ìbílẹ̀ tí yóò wáyé láipẹ.

Gómìnà Seyi Makinde forúkọ àwọn osojú àjọ OYSIẸC náà sọwọ́ síì ilé, tí ósì jẹ́ kíkà fún ilé nípasẹ̀ adarí ilé, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Adebọ Ogundoyin.

Orúkọ àwọn mẹ́jọ tí yóò léwájú àjọ OYSIẸC, ni ọ̀gbẹ́ni Isiaka Ọlagunju, gẹ́gẹ́ bí alága, nígbàtí ọ̀gbẹ́ni Adeniyi Afeez Babatunde, àlhájà Ganiyat Saka, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Ọlarenwaju Emmanuel, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Kunle Agboola, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Rẹmi Ayọade, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Sunday Falana àti ọ̀gbẹ́ni Adeọjọ Elias jẹ́ ọmọ-ẹgbẹ́.

Adarí ilé wáà rọ àwọn èèyàn ọ̀hún láti fíì ilé tó ńso nípa wọn, c.v, sọwọ́ sílé ópẹ́jù òní yíì, láti fáwọn asòfin láàye láti mọ ohun yóòyẹ nípa wọn.

Elizabeth Idogbe

Politics

OYHA To Screen OYSIEC Nominees Ahead of LG Elections

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The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, will on Thursday screen members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, towards the preparation for the forthcoming local government election in the state.

The state assembly received the names of the OYSIEC nominees through a letter forwarded by the governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde and read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin.

The names of eight members to ‎constitute OYSIEC are; Barrister Isiaka Olagunju as Chairman while Mr Adeniyi Afeez Babatunde, Alhaja Ganiyat Saka, Mr Olanrewaju Emmanuel, Chief Kunle Agboola, Mr Remi Ayoade, Mr Sunday Falana and Mr Adeojo Elias are members.

The Speaker noted that the board of OYSIEC should have been constituted before now but was delayed due to the court case instituted by the dissolved local government chairmen in the state. 

Mr. Ogundoyin expressed happiness that the conduct of local government elections in the state will further help to extend dividends of democracy to the people.

The speaker advised the nominees to submit their curriculum vitae to the office of the Clerk of the House latest Wednesday 26th August 2020 to allow lawmakers to have access to relevant information about them.

Mosope Kehinde

Judiciary

Oyo LG Tussle: Appeal Court Set to Deliver Judgment

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has reserved judgment in a suit filed by the Oyo State Government against the dissolved 33 Local Government Chairmen and 35 LCDAs in Oyo State.

In his argument, counsel to the Oyo State Government, Mr. Kunle Kalejaye, SAN, said the lower court has no jurisdiction to hear the case because it was premature as at the time the case was filed.

Mr. Kalejaye said the chairmen filed the suit at the lower court based on a rumour they heard that Engineer Makinde would dissolve them after his swearing-in on May 29, 2019.

He said the case was filed at the lower court and judgment obtained by the respondents before they were dissolved.

Mr. Kalejaye urged the court to dismiss the judgment of the lower court and uphold the appeal.

In his argument, Counsel to the respondents, Mr. Yusuf Ali SAN, said the action cannot be termed premature because the law allows a person to approach the court when such person noticed that his right would be threatened.

Mr. Ali said the law always protects the right of any individual and only an irresponsible person would wait for his eye to be plugged after noticing that such thing was about to happen.

He urged the court dismissed the appeal and uphold the judgment of the lower court to prevent such actions from happening in future. 

The three-man panel of Appeal chaired by Justice Jimi Bada reserved the judgment after hearing argument of counsel to both parties in the suit.

Justice Bada said the judgment date would be communicated to the respective counsels.

The Oyo State Government had appealed against the Judgment of the Oyo State High Court delivered on May 6, 2019 by Justice Aderonke Aderemi ordering the state government not to dissolve the elected 33 Local Government chairmen and 35 LCDAs in Oyo State.

Sunday Ogunyemi

Politics

OYHA Passes Vote of Confidence on Makinde

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Oyo state House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, and his deputy, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan. 

This followed a motion by the lawmaker representing Lagelu state constituency, Mr Akintunde Olajide. 

The house through the speaker also debunked some media report of a face-off between the Executive and Legislative arm.

The house observed the second reading of a bill to change the name of the Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa back to Adeseun Ogundoyin Campus.

While lending their voices to the bill, the Majority leader, Mr Sanjo Adedoyin; the Minority leader, Mr Asimiyu Alarape and the sponsor of the bill,  Mr Akeem Adedibu said the motive behind the change of the institution’s name to Ibarapa Polytechnic could not be ascertained, hence the need to reverse it. 

In his remark, the speaker, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, a son of the late business magnate, Adeseun Ogundoyin, noted that he is not throwing weight behind the bill because of his family involvement but maintained that a round peg should be put in the round hole.

Kehinde Mosope

Politics

Oyo Govt. Approves Law Enforcing Social Distancing

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Oyo State Executive Council has approved a law to provide a legal framework for the recommendations of the state task force on Coronavirus disease in the state.

The regulation tagged “Oyo state Coronavirus Disease Emergency Regulation 2020” would give legal backing to the ban on social activities and enforcement of social distancing to guide against the spread of Covid-19 in the state.

Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the end of State Executive Council meeting held through social media platforms chaired by Governor Seyi Makinde.

Professor Oyewo said the law which revolved around extant laws would prevent security operatives from infringing on the fundamental human rights of individuals and punish offenders adding that the law would further boost the activities of the task force. 

Also, Oyo State government has intensified efforts to establish Energy Centre of Excellence to boost the social and economic development of the state.

Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun explained that the state government has shown its readiness to establish the centre through effective collaboration with the Finnish government.

Similarly, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa said the proposed Energy Centre of Excellence would provide much-needed electricity through various dams with a view to boosting the economy of the state.

Iyabo Adebisi

Environment

Building Collapse: Oyo Govt. Partners Technologists

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Oyo state government has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Association of Technologists, as parts of its effort to curb building collapse in the state.

The State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde said this during a solidarity visit by the technologists to his office at Agodi-Secretariat, Ibadan.

Speaking on behalf of the governor, the Deputy Governor of Oyo state, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, urged the technologists in engineering to give adequate support to the present administration in its determination to transform the state. 

In a remark, the Chairman, Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering, Oyo state branch, Engineer Wole Ajagbe said measures had been put in place by the national body of the association to stamp out quackery in the profession.

Engineer Ajagbe explained that the visit was part of the activities lined up by the association to commemorate this year World Engineering Day.

Adebisi Iyabo

Politics

I will declare my assets publicly after leaving office – Governor Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will not fail to report former political office holders in the state who refused to surrender state’s resources in their custody to the Independent Corrupt Practices and others related Offences Commission, ICPC.

Governor Makinde stated this while receiving the Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye and his management team in his office.

The Governor said the state government expected the former officeholders to cooperate with government and return funds traced to them.

Governor promised that he would equally declare his resources openly after his tenure just like he did when he assumed office.

The Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye said the commission was ready to cooperate with the government of Oyo State, especially in the area of systems review study.

Professor Owasanoye also expressed the readiness of the commission to nurture the state anti-corruption commission.

Iyabo Adebisi

Environment

Makinde Inaugurate Committee for Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the steering Committee of the Ibadan Urban Flood management Project, the World Bank Project aimed at tackling the flood risk propensity of Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Makinde said that each of the members of the committee were expected to bring their wealth of experience to bear in managing flood risk in Ibadan and the entire Oyo State.

The Steering Committee which is the highest policy-making body of the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project, IUFMP, is being headed by Governor Makinde.

Project Coordinator of IUFMP, Mr. Dayo Ayorinde said the inauguration of the steering committee would boost the rating of the project by International Partners.

Mr Ayorinde noted that the state government was trying to review the project and include solid waste management in the eight year project pointing out that year had gone in the project execution.

Adebisi Iyabo

Politics

Makinde Approves Composition of OYSIEC

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 Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the composition of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor, in a letter dated 18 September forwarded the names of eight individuals to the House of Assembly, for consideration as chairman and members of the commission.

According to the statement, Governor Makinde said they were chosen, based on their track records, to oversee and conduct elections into the Local Governments in the State.

Governor Makinde sought for the consideration of the assembly for the nominees.

The statement indicates that Mr. Isiaka Olagunju was nominated as chairman of the commission, while Comrade Afeez Babatunde, Alhaja Ganiyat Saka, Mr.Olanrewaju Emmanuel, Chief Kumi Agboola, Mr. Remi Ayoade, Mr. Sunday Falan and Mr. Adeojo Elias were nominated as members

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

100 Days in Office: Makinde Promises to do more for Education

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As parts of activities marking his 100 days in government, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commenced the distribution of free textbooks and exercise books to secondary school students in the state.

Governor Makinde while performing the symbolic presentation of the free books at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s office, Ibadan said the step became imperative for the students to excel in their academic pursuit.

The governor who admitted that there was no big deal in the distribution of free books, said the state was going to the era when education was well planned and funded.

Governor Makinde explained that he was optimistic that the development would return the lost glory of the education sector in the state along with the proper motivation of teachers and provision of an environment conducive for learning.

He advised the students to face their studies as they are the future leaders.

Earlier, the state Commissioner for Education, Professor Daud Sangodoyin had promised that the state would not relent in its efforts at improving education in the state.

Two of the students in an interview with Radio Nigeria, appreciated Oyo state government for the kind gesture.

The free textbooks consist of books for key subjects in secondary schools.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Local Govt. Election to Hold 1st Quarter of 2020 – Makinde

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In preparation for the Local Government election in Oyo state, Governor Seyi Makinde says the state Independent Electoral Commission OYSIEC will be inaugurated within the next ten days.

He disclosed this while featuring on a state television programme as part of activities marking the first 100 days in office.

Governor Makinde stated that the local government election would be conducted in the first quarter of next year.

The governor however hinted that the election would only be held in all the 33 local governments recognized by the constitution while chairmen would be chosen at Local council development areas.

Governor Makinde therefore called on people to support his government in the task of building a virile oil state.

Adebisi Iyabo

Education Politics

Makinde Commissions Primary Model Schools

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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commissioned Baptist Primary model school 1 and 2, Isokun in Oyo-East local government area of the state.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Makinde said the school was part of efforts by the State Government to provide quality education for indigent pupils in the State.

Governor Makinde appealed to well meaning Nigerians and concern bodies to partner with the state government in eradicating illiteracy as well as improve infrastructure in public schools across the state.

In a remark, Chairman Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran appealed to school board, teachers and pupils to judiciously maintain the model edifice and its facilities.

The project was executed under the Universal Basic Education Commission in conjunction with Federal Government/Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board intervention,

The model school has twenty classrooms.

Adebisi Iyabo

Politics

100 Days: Governor Makinde to Feature on Radio Nigeria Live Programme

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In commemoration of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state 100 days of unprecedented service delivery in office, the governor will feature on a special live interview programme of Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo state, Ibadan.

The special interview programme which will serve as feedback of purposeful leadership of Engineer Makinde in the last 100 days will be broadcast live in all the FM stations of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station.

Members of the public are enjoined to listen as it promises to be interesting.

The event comes up between 5 and 7 o’clock in the evening on Thursday, 5th of September, 2019.

Iyabo Adebisi