Health

Breaking: Seyi Makinde Tests Positive for Covid-19

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Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has tested positive for coronavirus.
He confirmed this via his twitter handle @seyiamakinde, according to the tweet:
“I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result, it is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.

I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe”.

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Health

Oyo Governor Inspects Isolation Centres

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Oyo state government says it is targeting one hundred bed-spaces in designated isolation centres on the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Oyo state.

The state presently has one confirmed case of Coronavirus.

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde (right); Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello (second right); Incident Manager, Covid-19 Response, Dr Taiwo Ladipo (left) during the governor inspection to Isolation centre, Jericho, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed this during an on the spot assessment of the Chest Clinic Jericho, Ibadan which has now be converted to Isolation center by the state government.

Speaking with journalists, Governor Makinnde expressed satisfaction with the facilities at the center pointing out that the clinic has ten-bed spaces for suspected victims.

Governor Makinde explained that Covid-19 center at the University College Hospital, Ibadan has five-bed spaces with another center at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital.

The governor explained that the government would put necessary facilities in place at the Olodo Maternity Centre changed to Covid-19 center.

Conducting the governor round the Jericho center, a member of the Oyo state Task Force on Covid-19, Dr. Taiwo Ladipo said the environment of the center was conducive with a good water system and functional generator.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

OYHA Confirms All LG Transition Committees, Secretaries

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The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has confirmed all Secretaries to the Local Government and members of the transition committee members nominated by the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin confirmed the list after the screening exercise report was presented by the Chairman, Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and the lawmaker representing Ibadan South East State Constituency 2, Mr Olusegun Popoola.

In the report presented before the House, none of the 68 Secretaries to the Local Government and 340 transition committee members were rejected by the committee during the screening exercise.

While confirming the list of the nominees, the Speaker, Mr Ogundoyin directed all the caretaker chairmen to inaugurate the confirmed secretaries and members of the committee in their respective local government simultaneously.

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Politics

Oyo Govt Debunks Appointment Claims

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Oyo state government has denied an online medium which says that Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed certain persons as chairpersons of the Governing Councils of the Polytechnic Ibadan and the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo.

This is contained in a statement by the Chief press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa.

The statement which says the report is untrue states that the public will be duly informed through official channels once the appointments and many others that are in the pipeline are made.

Governor Makinde, therefore, admonished Media houses to always take advantage of the open door policy of his administration to crosscheck facts and figures before going to press.

Iyabo Adebisi

Health

Governor Makinde to kick-off Free Medical Mission

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will on Monday, March 16th, 2020, kick off the free medical mission in Oyo North Senatorial District.

The medical mission will include free surgical operations and other medical examinations.

A statement by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello says the free health mission was introduced to improve the quality of healthcare among the residents of Oyo State.

Local Government Areas that will benefit from the first phase of the free medical mission include Irepo, Olorunsogo, Orelope, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo and Iwajowa.

Others are Kajola, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Governor Makinde Hails Army’s Commitment to National Peace

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said his administration would continue to maintain the cordial relationship with the officers and men of the Nigerian Army to keep the state safe and secure.

He stated this while speaking at a reception organised in his honour by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje, at the Tiger’s Den, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa says Governor Makinde lauded the military for its dedication to the peace and security of Oyo State.

Governor Makinde again commended the Nigeria Army for being organized and disciplined in their duties, noting that these two attributes of the Army are similar to that of Engineering, the profession he belongs.

Earlier, the General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Anthony Omozoje, appreciated the governor for his continuous support for the Division.

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Politics

Stakeholders Stress Need For More Awareness On FOI Act

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Participants at a stakeholders meeting on the Freedom of Information, FOI Act have advocated adequate sensitization campaign on the application of the act to enable members of the public make their political officeholders accountable.

The programme organized by the Oyo State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, which had in attendance stakeholders from ministries, department and agencies was organized to evaluate the successes of the act and its impact on national development.

While some of the stakeholders blamed the inadequacies in the implementation of FOI act on lack of awareness, ignorance, faulty judicial processes and long bureaucracy involved in accessing government information, others believed Nigerians needed more reorientation on their nonchalant attitude to laws and government policies. 

They also suggested that a desk office is created in all MDAs that will take care of the requests from members of the public on government information for easy access. 

A cross-section of stakeholders at the sensitisation programme

In an address, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun who reiterated the determination of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led-administration to be more accountable, said the state government would soon embark on Stakeholders Town-Hall meetings geared towards disseminating government programmes as well as receiving people’s opinion and needs in their communities. 

Dr Olatunbosun noted that no meaningful development can take place in any society if leaders are not accountable to their followers. 

While highlighting some clauses in the FOI act passed into law in 2011, a resource person, Miss Tirenioluwa Ibitoye said though every Nigerian has the right to Freedom of Information, there are certain exemptions to the act especially on information that may jeopardize the operations of security agencies or injurious to the development of the country. 

Earlier in a welcome address, the state director NOA, Mrs Dolapo Dosunmu said the agency will continue to sensitize the public on key provisions of the FOI act and how it can be used to promote good governance. 

The agency also used the opportunity of the stakeholders meeting to sensitize participants on preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus. 

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

OGD Visits GSM, Hails “Operation Amotekun” Initiative

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Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has thrown his weight behind the Western Nigeria Security Network Initiative codenamed “Operation Amotekun” launched by the six Governors of the Southwest region.

Otunba Gbenga Daniel stated this during a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde in his office at Agodi, secretariat, Ibadan. 

  • From left, Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde and Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola during a countesy visit to Governor’s Office Secretariat, Ibadan by Otunba Daniel. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

The former governor described “Operation Amotekun” as the response of the people of the region to the current security challenges facing the country such as insurgency, banditry, and kidnappings as well as farmers-herders clash.

On the inauguration of Park Managers in the state, Otunba Daniel lauded Governor Makinde for the step taken to bring sanity into the motor park management system in the state.

When asked if he has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Gbenga Daniel declined to comment.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

Oyo Govt Scraps NURTW, Inaugurates Motor Park Managers

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The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated the newly appointed Motor Park Managers to oversee the affairs of motor parks in the 33 Local Government Areas of the state.

Inaugurating the Motor Park Managers and its disciplinary committee on behalf of the Governor, the State Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transportation, Professor Raphael Afonja, said the appointments take effect immediately.

Professor Afonja noted that the development was a radical change from the NURTW Architecture as the funds generated by the motor park managers will be remitted directly into the state account.

The event which took place at the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructures and Transportation, Secretariat, Ibadan, had in attendance the appointed Park managers, and their executives.

Former chieftain of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Oyo State chapter, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, popularly known as Auxiliary, was also inaugurated as the Chairman, Oyo State Motor Park Disciplinary Committee.

In an interview with journalists, the newly appointed Chairman, Oyo State Motor Park Disciplinary Committee, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi pledged commitment in line with the present administration to promote peace in the state

Adebisi Iyabo.

Politics

Makinde swears in Five Permanent Secretaries

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Oyo State Governor has sworn in five Permanent Secretaries into the State Civil Service.

Speaking at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s office where the event took place, Governor Seyi Makinde charged newly appointed Permanent Secretaries to see their appointment as a call to service

Governor Makinde while noting that their appointments were based on merit said, his administration would only give appointment and position on merit to those deserving but not for mundane reasons.

The Governor challenged the new Permanent Secretaries to double their effort as the Civil Service must continue to be an engine room for development

The newly sworn in Permanent Secretaries are Mrs Atere Aminat Bamidele, Dr. Adeyanju Olusoji Alaruru, Mrs Fasina Adenike Ayobami, Mr Segun Ajekiigbe and Mrs Grace Olabisi Oderinde 

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Education

Oyo To Recruit 7000 Secondary School Teachers

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Oyo state government is to recruit seven thousand secondary school teachers.

The Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondent at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Pastor Alamu explained that two thousand non-teaching staff and one thousand six hundred security guards and night watch would also be employed into the service.

He said application forms for teaching and non-teaching staff into the state service should be obtained free of charge by prospective applicants across designated zones in the state.

The chairman explained that in Ibadan, the forms could be freely obtained at the two educational zones as well as the state secretariat, while other interested applicants not residing in Ibadan should visit the various educational zones in the state.

Other existing vacancies in the Public Secondary Schools include: Assistant Executive Officer (General Duties), Assistant Executive Officers (Accounts), Secretaries/Typists, Clerical officers, Day/Night Watchmen.

The application form which begins today 11th February closes, 24th February this month.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Makinde Promises to do more for Workers

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed the readiness of his administration to continue to priortise workers’ welfare.

Speaking after the government and organized labour reached an agreement on the 30, 000 minimum naira wage and the consequential adjustment for workers in the state, Governor Makinde said that every worker deserved his wages.

This is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa

Governor Makinde expressed delight that the negotiating team was able to arrive at conclusions with the workers in an atmosphere devoid of rancour.

He added that his administration would not take the issue of minimum wage in isolation, as, according to him, the government would take a holistic view towards ensuring a better life for all.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

Road projects: We won’t demolish properties arbitrarily – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared that his government would not demolish any property to facilitate road construction without adequately engaging with the owners and paying due compensations.

Governor Makinde stated this during an assessment tour of the abandoned Kuola-Jankata-Benbo-Apata Road on the Akala Expressway, which connects the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to the Ibadan-Abeokuta Road.

He noted that his government would ensure the completion of the project, adding that the project was already captured in the 2020 Budget.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor was in company of the Commissioner for Works, Professor Raphael Afonja and other government officials.

Governor Makinde noted that a lot of money had been expended on the road project, adding that the project was abandoned during the tenure of the immediate past administration.

He stated that his administration would complete the road to decongest traffic on the Ring Road axis, affirming, however, that the government would not demolish people’s properties without compensating them.

He said: “You cannot demolish people’s properties without compensating them. So, we will engage them. And from the feelers that I can see out there, they [property owners and residents] also want development in this area. Of a truth, we must know that development comes at a price. It may be painful but, for the common good of all, I believe they will cooperate with us. 

“The legal tussle is because there is usually a misunderstanding or disagreement. Even if you go to war, it will still boil down to the fact that you all need to sit down to end the war. And, soon, we will engage them and I believe everybody will align.”

The Governor added that it would be a quick win for the Government to complete the abandoned project, which he noted would ease traffic on Ring Road, as commuters travelling from Lagos-Toll Gate axis towards Apata-Abeokuta Road would no longer need to go through Ring Road.

“You can see that a lot of money has been expended by trying to link the road coming from the Toll Gate area to the Ibadan-Abeokuta road. It is just about three kilometres to get here. If we do it, we will decongest the Ring-Road and people coming from Lagos will either go through this way or the other way. They don’t need to reach Ring Road to get here.

“The project has already been captured in the 2020 budget and I think this is a quick win for us,” the Governor said.

Signed

Taiwo Adisa

Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State Governor

January 13, 2020.

Politics

I won’t mind breaking toes to serve my people better – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde says he will not mind breaking toes in his determination to serve the ordinary people of Oyo State.

He stated this during a Birthday Thanksgiving Service held at the St Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan.

  • Governor Seyi Makinde, wife and some members of his family
  • Governor Seyi Makinde and wife, Tamunominini Makinde at the thanksgiving service

Governor Makinde said he would continue to fight on the side of the ordinary people.

He noted that his determination to render service to the ordinary people informed his decision to declare free and qualitative education in the state adding that education remained the surest way to lift people out of poverty.

The Governor who maintained that he was getting more mature at 52 appreciated everyone who has made an impact on his life, even as he expressed appreciation to the people of Oyo State, without whom he said he would not have been able to achieve anything in last six months of his tenure as governor.

“I want the people to know that it is not only Seyi Makinde that is doing these but all of us. And you know that decisions are always taken by consensus. We discuss, thrash out issues and superior arguments always win. So, in 2020, I look forward to a more robust argument, discussions, and alignments.

“This time last year, I didn’t know I will become the Governor of Oyo State but I prayed to God during my birthday and the last crossover night that if my wish to serve the people of Oyo State would be to their benefit, let it be so and God answered that prayer. So, I want to pray today again that all our wishes, in the coming year 2020, God will make them manifest.”

In his sermon, the Archbishop of Ibadan Province of the Anglican Church of Nigeria, Most Reverend Segun Okubadejo, who spoke on the topic, “A Gift for Christmas,” encouraged Christians to gift Christ the best of their thoughts, actions and deeds.

Most Reverend Okubadejo who noted that lack of love was responsible was decadence in the society, urged Nigerians to love one another in all spheres of life.

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Religion

Xmas: Let us Imbibe Christ’s Virtue – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged Christians, residents of Oyo State and Nigerians in general to ensure they live in peace and harmony in the spirit of Christmas.

A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa urges Christians to imbibe the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose birth is being celebrated at Christmas.

Governor Makinde said that every resident and indigenes of Oyo State needed to imbibe harmonious coexistence to engender development in the state and Nigeria generally.

The statement encourages Nigerians to reflect on the need to assist the needy as the world celebrate Christmas with family, friends and loved ones.

 Governor Makinde also warned against religious bigotry, declaring that only gullible persons use religion to divide the people.

“I would want our people to live in peace and harmony because development only thrives in an environment where peace reigns.

“Jesus Christ, whom we are celebrating today came to the world and loved his enemies. He preached peace everywhere he went, his lifestyle is worthy of emulation by our people, especially now that certain forces are seeking to divide our people along religious lines.

“I want our people to know that poverty, squalor, and lack know no religion or ethnicity. If those divisive elements come to you, tell them to find other things to do because our unity would remain our source of strength.

“As we look forward towards a prosperous 2020, let us all love our neighbours and brothers like ourselves, let us pray that the Almighty would touch the hearts of some persons who take joy in inflicting pains on the hapless common man. God urges us to be our brothers’ keeper and the least we are expected to do is to show care, love, and compassion and as we live in peace and harmony, our society would be better for it.”

 Iyabo Adebisi

Economy

Gov. Makinde Assents 2020 Budget

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Governor Seyi Makinde has assented 2020 budget of over Two Hundred and Thirteen billion naira for Oyo State.

The signing of the budget was held at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office Secretariat,Ibadan.

 Correspondent Iyabo Adebisi reports that the budget was increased by four point four billion naira against the two hundred and eight point eight billion naira proposed by the governor last month .

The recurrent expenditure stands at one hundred and ten point four (110.4) billion naira while the capital expenditure got one hundred and three point three billion naira. 

Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde said the 2020 budget represented the wishes and aspirations of people aimed at accelerating development of the state.

Governor Makinde lauded the House for the prompt scrutiny and passage of the appropriation bill into law, pointing out that the development would make it easier for the Executive to implement and monitor the budget.

Speaker of the House, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the increase in the budget was to take care of development of rural communities .

Earlier, Governor  Makinde had inaugurated sixty-eight local government caretaker chairmen across the 33 councils and 35 Local Council  Development Areas in the state.

The governor said the step became imperative in order not to create a vacuum  in governance. 

He tasked the newly inaugurated chairmen on the need to boost the economy through agriculture and trade stressing that micro business was also a pivotal to economic development.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

FRSC Calls for Trailer Park in Oyo State

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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has appealed to the Oyo state government to give priority to the construction of a modern mega trailer park in the state. 

The Corps Marshal who made the appeal when he paid a courtesy visit to the Governor’s office, explained that the project would reduce traffic gridlock in the state as Ibadan is strategic to vehicular movement to different parts of the country.

Dr. Boboye stressed that the construction of modern trailer’s park was imperative to curb road crashes as a result of indiscriminate parking by truck drivers.

While calling for collaboration with the corps to avert instances of road mishap during ember months, Dr. Oyeyemi also implored the governor to work on the Iwo road interchange and halt street trading along the Iwo – Ife road and other major roads in the state for safety.

Responding, Governor Seyi Makinde explained that despite criticisms, he remained committed to finding solutions to the gridlock at the Iwo road interchange and would complete the project within nine months when flagged off. 

Governor Makinde said his government would consider the modern trailer park project, noting that it was not ideal for trucks to cluster on the roads.

Iyabo Adebisi

Religion

All Saints’ Church Celebrates 60 in Grand Style

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The one week activities marking the sixtieth anniversary of the All Saints’ Church, Jericho Ibadan has ended in grand style with a special service to Thank God for His grace throughout the sixty years. 

Members and well-wishers could not hide their joy as they dressed in beautiful traditional attires, danced before God in recognition for His divine presence and grace to achieve giant strides since the inception of the church. 

Special guest on the occasion, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde used the occasion to reiterate his commitment to sustaining the free and qualitative education policy of his administration.

Engineer Makinde who said he would not be discouraged with challenges the present administration might encounter, solicited continued support and prayers of the people of the state to surmount these challenges. 

Earlier in a sermon, Bishop of Ibadan Anglican Diocese, Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa challenged the leadership and members of All Saint Church to be heavenly conscious, dedicated to true worship of God, and make judicious use of its youths in the service of God. 

 All Saints’ Church, Jericho 60th anniversary service, featured hymnal renditions, prayer for Oyo state, a warm reception and presentation of award to Governor Seyi Makinde in recognition of his steady developmental programmes in the state.

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Education

Oyo Releases Running Grants to Schools

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The government of Oyo State has approved the release of the sum of 526 million naira as running costs for its 2,500 primary schools and about 640 secondary schools.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa confirms that the sum of 400 million naira has been advanced to the secondary schools, while the primary schools got the sum of 126 million naira.

The amount is to cover the running grants of the schools for the first term of the 2019/2020 academic session.

According to the state statement, principals of secondary schools as well as heads of primary schools across the state have been mandated to open accounts to receive the running grants.

There are 640 secondary schools spread across the state, which have already started benefitting from the 1,000 naira per child per term budget for the schools.

The statement also indicates that the 126 million naira approved for the primary schools has been released to the heads of the various schools. 

The statement notes that Ministry of Education is managing the disbursements to secondary schools, while the State Universal Basic Education Commission, SUBEB, is handling the disbursement to primary schools.

The statement urges all stakeholders in the school system to judiciously apply the funds as the government will demand accountability on every kobo released to the schools.

Iyabo Adebisi

Economy

Oyo SDG Office Begins Monitoring of Projects

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The Sustainable Development Goals, SDG, office in Oyo State has begun a week-long official monitoring tour of contracts and projects awarded by the immediate past administration.

One of the projects checked by the supervisory team
One of the projects checked by the supervisory team

The Senior Special Assistant on SDG to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Kunle Yusuff, in a statement says that the tour is for the sake of accountability and administrative procedures.

One of the projects checked by the supervisory team

Mr. Yusuff stated that in line with Governor Makinde government’s resolve to ensure that Oyo state people get value for funds, the SDG office embarked upon the tour of the projects, awarded between April and May 2019.

The statement notes that the contracts and projects included the building of classrooms, general renovations of school facilities, provision of teachers’ furniture, fencing and construction of boreholes across 13 major locations in the state.

Iyabo Adebisi

Agriculture

We Will Make Farming Attractive – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will work with rural farmers to increase produce and livestock so as to boost food security in the state.

He stated this while declaring open a two day retreat for his cabinet members at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan.

Governor Makinde explained that plans were already in top gear to make farming attractive through provision of necessary capital, machinery and required incentives to reposition the agricultural sector. 

The governor who noted that he had received economic reports from Oyo Ile Investors’ Forum, a non-governmental organization said the state Commissioner for Commerce, Mr. Adeniyi Adebisi, would soon draw up implementation strategies to open up the state to investors.

The retreat tagged “Taking Oyo State from Poverty to Prosperity” had in attendance top government functionaries in attendance including wives of the governor and his deputy, Mrs. Ominini Makinde and Dr. Bola Agboola.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

We will not abandon any project – Governor Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, says his government will complete all abandoned projects in the state to ensure that state get value for its money.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa notes that the Governor stated this during Thanksgiving service in respect of his 100 days in office at the St. Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan.

According to the Governor, his government is yet to commence new projects as he was determined to complete all abandoned projects.

Governor Makinde promised that the present administration in Oyo would ensure that the people derive value for their money on every project.

Earlier, the Provost of the church, The Very Reverend Adewale Adebiyi, who preached on the topic: “Thanksgiving: The Road to Success,” described Governor Makinde as a wise man for showing full commitment to the welfare of the people through prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pensions as well as free education.

Reverend Adebiyi lamented that most leaders in Nigeria and mostly people of the black race often demonstrate lack of wisdom by allowing ego and self-centeredness to dominate them.

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Lifestyle

Makinde Reiterates His Promises to Retirees, Inaugurates Pensioners FM

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says he will not renege in his promises to improve welfare of Pensioners. 

Governor Makinde said this while inaugurating the first labour radio station in Africa, Pensioners Fm, situated at Onireke, Ibadan, Oyo State. 

Speaking through his deputy Chief of Staff, Alhaji Mojeed Mogbojubola, Governor Makinde stated that well being of pensioners would always be given priority as they have contributed to the development of the nation. 

He commended Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State branch, owners of Pensioners Fm, for setting up a radio station that will give voice to the masses.

Earlier, National President of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Chief Abel Afolayan, and Oyo State Secretary of the union, Mr. Olusegun Abatan, said Pensioners Fm would not violate the nation’s laws while broadcasting in the dissemination of people friendly programmes.

Dignitaries at the event included media Professionals among whom were the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State council, Mr. Adewunmi Faniran and Vice President, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Zone B, Mrs. Morenike Tony-Esan.

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Security

Insecurity: Community Policing is the Way Forward – IGP

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Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has reiterated the force efforts at reducing criminality through community policing.

Mr. Adamu stated this in Ibadan at the Southwest Geo-Political Zone Security Summit held in Ibadan.

The IGP who is the convener of the summit, stressed that the police had succeeded in using community policing to stabilise the public security, noting that fleets of patrol vans had been acquired and would be deployed across highways and cities in the country.

Contributing, Lagos State governor who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his counterpart from Ogun state, Mr. Dapo Abiodun in a message from deputy governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele called for the deployment of massive technology to tackle insecurity.

Earlier, in a welcome address, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde noted that South-West governors were committed to safety and security in the region and Nigeria at large.

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Soliu Adetunji who spoke through High Chief Lekan Balogun expressed the determination of traditional rulers to partner security agencies and to achieve a crime free society.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

I will ensure workers are properly remunerated – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has expressed his readiness to tackle poor remuneration in the state’s civil service saying it could be counterproductive to anti-corruption initiatives in the state.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa indicates that Governor Makinde stated this while addressing the newly sworn-in commissioners. 

The Governor stated that under his leadership, it would be business unusual, as he would do everything possible to ensure that workers in the state were not exposed to the temptations of corruption.

Governor Makinde urged the new commissioners in the state to key into his vision and manifesto of accelerated development of Oyo State, adding that the administration would conduct business in an unusual manner that would change the narrative about governance in the state.

Iyabo Adebisi