Security

#EndSARS: Makinde Pledges Support for Families of Fallen Police Officers

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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has promised to ensure that families of police officers killed during the EndSARS protest get due compensation and renovate vandalised police facilities in the state.

He made the pledge during a peace meeting with senior officers of Oyo state police command held at the police headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan.

While sympathising with police for the loss of its officers, governor Makinde urged the officers to put behind the ugly incidents of few weeks across the nation.

The governor solicited cooperation of police  with the state government  and other stakeholders in building trust in the people while restoring orderliness and stability into the society .

Governor Seyi Makinde Speaks

Earlier, the Deputy Inspector General of police, DIG in charge of south west, Mr Leye Oyebade challenged police in the state to take charge and ensure a peaceful state maintaining that the role of the police force could not be outsourced. 

DIG Mr Leye Oyebade Speaks

In their separate remarks, the Commissioner for Police, Mr Joe Enwonwu and Brigadier General Adesoji Ogunsugba of 2 division Nigerian Amry, implored officers to stand against intimidation in line with the directive of the Inspector General of police.

Highlight of the event was the decoration of sixteen officers who were promoted to CSP and the inspection of the police barracks facilities and training college.

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Security

Sen. Amosun Appeals to FG for Speedy Implementation of EndSARS Agenda

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Former Governor of Ogun state and lawmaker representing Ogun Central senatorial district at the upper chamber, Senator Ibikunle  Amosun has appealed to the nation’s youths to be civil in their agitation on the EndSARS protests.

He made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Ibadan during a condolence visit to governor Seyi Makinde on the demise of his mother, Madam Abigail Makinde .

Senator Amosun who expressed his support for youths on the protest however regretted the violence which erupted in various parts of the country on the EndSARS protests.

The former governor therefore urged Federal government to speed up implementation of EndSARS agenda as promised and its other lofty policies and programmes geared towards engaging the youths meaningfully as an idle mind is the devil’s workshop.

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Politics

#EndSARS: I am in full support of ending police brutality – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has commended the protesting youths on the #ENDSARS issue for their peaceful conduct in the bid to changing certain policies of government and ending police brutality.

Governor Makinde stated this while addressing the #EndSARS protesters, who converged on the Government Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. 

The governor while declaring his full support for those calling for an end to police brutality however sued for peace so that the ongoing protests to achieve the desired result.

Governor Seyi Makinde (with the microphone), OYHA Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, while addressing #EndSARS protesters in Oyo State

He promised to get all protesters who were arrested in the course of the protests released by the police, while also pledging to ensure that no further life is lost to the protests in the state.

Governor Makinde stated that his government would follow the path of constructive engagement to diffuse the tension in the land adding that the state would roll out palliatives for youths within the next one week.

The governor had earlier visited Ogbomoso area of the state to sympathise with the families of Isiaka Jimoh who died during the #ENDSARS protest and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi over the invasion of the palace which led to vandalisation of the property at the place in the wake of the protest.

The governor ordered the release of one hundred million naira to the monarch for renovation of the palace.

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Politics

Makinde Leads Road Walk in Commemoration of 60th Independence Celebrations

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As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day Celebration, Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde this morning led the state government functionaries and paramilitary agencies in a special Road Walk.

The Road Walk started from Government Arcade, Agodi and terminated at Total Garden, Ibadan.

Speaking before the commencement of the Road Walk, Governor Makinde urged Nigerians not to be discouraged by challenges confronting the nation but should be positive that Nigeria would be better.

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Security

Nigeria Army will remain impartial -Lt Gen. Buratai

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai has stressed that Nigeria Army would continue to prioritize civil-military relations and national security to protect lives and properties.

He stated this during a courtesy visit on Governor Seyi Makinde at Agodi Government House Ibadan as part of his working visit to the 2 division of the Nigerian Army. 

Lt General Buratai gave an assurance that the army would always remain impartial to the political and socio-economic development of the nation.

The Chief of Army staff also pledged commitment to continue to provide solutions to the myriads of security challenges confronting the nation and guarantee the safety of lives and properties across the nation. 

In a remark, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde commended the Nigerian Army for its level of professionalism and dexterity in managing the country security challenges.

Governor Makinde said the Nigerian Army has maintained a sense of efficiency in the face of security challenges, COVID-19 pandemic, economic meltdown and political challenges facing the nation.

The governor pledged that his administration would continue to provide support for the army in discharging its responsibilities. 

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Environment

Oyo Govt. Donates Operational Vehicles to Fire Service

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Oyo State Government has donated four operational vehicles to the state Fire Service.

The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security, Mr Fatai Owoseni while handing over the vehicles to the Deputy Director, Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Moshood Adewuyi, said the donation was sequel to the lack of some necessary equipment by the state fire service to effectively tackle human and natural disasters.

Representative of Oyo State Governor and Special Adviser on Security, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd) right; presenting security Vehicles to Director of Adminstration and supply of Oyo State Fire Service Agency, Mr Adekunle Oni, on behalf of Fire Service. With them are Deputy Director Fire Service, Mr Moshood Adewuyi (left) and Director Operation, Engr Ismail Adeleke during the presentation at Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

Mr Owoseni added that plans were already underway to upgrade the status of the Oyo State Fire Service by making it an independent agency and pull it out of the Ministry of Public Works.

Receiving the four operational vehicles on behalf of the State Fire Service, the Deputy Director, Oyo State Fire Service, Mr. Moshood Adewuyi, appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for his supports and promised maximum service delivery.

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Yoruba

Ijoba Pase Fun Ileese Olopa Pe Ki Won Se Awari Afurasi Apaniyan To Salo Lakata Won

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Ijoba ipinle Oyo ti soo di mimo pe gbogbo igbese to ye lo ti nje gbigbe nidi ati rii daju pe eni ti fi kele ofin gbe afunrasi to wa nidi isele isekupani lagbegbe Akinyele, iyen Sunday Shodipe, eni to salo mo awon Olopa lowo.

Won tun seleri ati mu alaafia ohun ifokanbale joba lagbegbe Akinyele.

Gomina ipinle Oyo, Onimo Ero Seyi Makinde lo seleri yi lasiko ipade eto aabo to waye pelu awon  toro kan Nijoba Ibile Akinyele

Gomina Seyi Makinde, eni ti oludamoran Pataki re foro aabo, Ogbeni Fatai Owoseni soju fun gba awon osise alaabo nimoran pe ki won se ise pelu awon araalu lati fi le mu awon odaran to n yo won lenu lagbegbe naa.

Ogbeni Owoseni wa salaye igbonkanle re pea won toro eto aabo gberu nijoba ibile Akinyee ti fohun sokan lori ajosepo pelu ileese Olopa, lati wagbo dekun fawon apanijaye eda to wa lagbegbe naa.

Ninu oro re Alaga fidihe nijoba ibile Akinyele, to wa ni Moniya, Ogbeni Taoheed Adedigba dupe lowo Gomina seyi Makinde fun bo se mu eto aabo ro toto lagbegbe naa.

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Sport

Gov. Makinde Flags off Remodeling of Lekan Salami Stadium

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has flagged off the remodelling of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

At the flagging off of the remodeling project at the main bowl of the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, Governor Makinde explained that the project would cost #5.5 billion through the Alternate Project Funding Approach (APFA).

The governor promised to redouble efforts in putting infrastructure in the right directive to increase internally generated revenue, and cushion possible economic effect of post COVID-19 

While noting that the project would be completed within 12 months, the governor also assured that the infrastructure revolution he had begun, would attract investors without putting extra burden of taxation on the people. 

Earlier, the Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Mr Seun Fakorede said the remodelling was for the growth and survival of sport and to engage youths productively in the state 

A representative of the contractor in charge of the project, Mr Olanrewaju Adeleke applauded the governor’s financial ingenuity in exploring the alternative project funding approach instead of complaining over paucity of fund.

The project would be completed in 18 months.

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News

Employment: FG Inaugurates Oyo State Selection Committee

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Residents of Oyo State will soon begin to benefit from the federal government’s initiative to employ seven hundred and seventy four thousand Nigerians nationwide, under its special public works programme.

This followed the inauguration of the Oyo State Selection Committee saddled with the responsibility of conducting the employment process in the state.

Inaugurating the members, Chairman, Oyo State Selection Committee, Mr. Ope Salami said the programme, is targeted at the unemployed in the country is to mitigate the effect of Covid-19.

Mr Salami, while reeling out facts about the federal government intervention programme, said only twenty percent of applicants would be graduates between the ages of 18 and 50 years.

He further explained that applicants can obtain a form at no cost which would soon be available through local channels, such as the National Directorate of Employment, NDE Office, traditional rulers, council areas as well as churches and mosques.

Mr. Salami said members of the committee were selected based on their pedigree to ensure the exercise was credible.

In a goodwill message, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, represented by Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe commended the federal government, saying such gesture would further reduce the effect of covid-19 on the economy.

Two members of the committee, Mrs Aminat Romoke and former Oyo State Head of Service, Mr Soji Eniade said the selection of thirty-three thousand residents of the state would be transparent.

The selection committee has the responsibility of deliberating and recommending names of applicants in the thirty-three local governments of Oyo State.

The federal government special public works is to offer one thousand employment opportunities per local government which is expected to run for three months, between October and December this year.

Beneficiaries are to perform rehabilitation and maintenance work and will be paid a stipend of twenty thousand naira per mouth.

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Health

Oyo Government Donates Ventilator, Other Equipment to UCH

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The Oyo state government has again thrown its weight behind the University College Hospital Ibadan in the fight to stem the spread of the coronavirus disease. 

The state government has donated a mechanical ventilator machine and an oxygen concentrator to the Hospital to aid the treatment of patients who are being managed for COVID-19. 

While making the presentation on behalf of the state Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, the permanent secretary Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebisi Ayoola noted that UCH being part and parcel of Oyo state is a major stakeholder when it comes to the management of COVID-19 patients in the state. 

He expressed the belief that the machine will enhance service delivery in the hospital’s quest to stem the scourge of the virus.

Dr Ayoola further lauded the hospital’s technical collaboration in the state COVID-19 task force committee and called for more partnership in healthcare delivery. 

He added that the state government will continue to extend its goodwill to the University College Hospital in all the ways that it can. 

  • Members of Oyo State Delegation and UCH management during the presentation
  • Part of the donated equipment
  • Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Health, Dr. Adebisi Ayoola speaking during the presentation of the equipment to UCH Management
  • UCH CMD, Professor Jesse Otegbayo speaking while receiving the equipment

The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, CMD, Professor Jesse Otegbayo while receiving the items lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for putting the wellbeing of the masses in the front burner and describe him as a “partner in progress”.

He noted that ninety percent of patients who come to the hospital are from Oyo state, therefore “it behooves on the management to deliver quality healthcare to the people of the state at all times”. 

Professor Otegbayo assured the state government that the equipment will be put to good use for the benefit of the teeming population of patients that come to the hospital for treatment.

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Politics

PDP Crisis: Makinde Inaugurates Reconciliatory Committee for Aggrieved Members

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Makinde Inaugurates PDP Reconciliatory Committee for Aggrieved Members

Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated a 7-man  steering Elders Forum committee for Peoples Democratic Party  with a view to reconciling  aggrieved factions of the party.

The committee which was inaugurated at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan will be chaired by Chief Dr. Saka Balogun.

Inaugurating the committee, Governor Makinde implored it to particularly consider some members of the party whose legitimate requests and expectations had not been met as well as address various grievances and among party members for a united platform.

Governor Makinde added that he was more determined to fulfill people’s aspirations for a better Oyo state.

Responding, the Chairman of the Committee, Dr Saka Balogun said the committee would work diligently to curb the challenges facing the party.

Other committee members are Alhaja Mutiat Ladoja, Chief Sunday Ogunlade, Chief Olayiwola Baale, Chief Jacob Adetoro, Oloye Jumoke Akinjide and the state PDP chairman, Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha 

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Sport

Oyo Gov. Presents Cheques to Medalists of 2018 National Sports Festival

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured the state’s athletes of improved welfare packages.

Governor Makinde made this known in Ibadan while presenting cheques to the state’s athletes who won medals at the 2018 national sports festival held in Abuja.

  Represented by the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Seun Fakorede, the governor maintained that the state had been investing heavily in sports development.

He noted that doors of opportunities had been opened for organizations willing to assist the government in sporting activities.

Some of the athletes in an interview appreciated the state government for putting smiles on their faces, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Correspondent, Olaolu Fawole reports that the cheques presented to the athletes varied from one hundred thousand Naira to three hundred thousand Naira, depending on the medals won at the 2018 National Sports Festival in Abuja, while the medical team and other officials were equally presented with cheques.

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Lifestyle

Oyo Government Begins Distribution of Palliative to PLWD

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has flagged-off the third phase of the distribution of palliatives to persons living with disabilities.

Performing the symbolic presentation of the palliatives at the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, Governor Makinde said COVID-19 palliatives distribution which cut across the state would benefit registered persons with disabilities.

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde (right); being assisted by Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal (middle) presenting palliative material to Mr Olusola Ogundola during the symbolic distribution of Palliatives to People living with disabilities held at Governor’s Office, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

Governor Makinde stressed that the era impersonators taking what belongs to persons with disabilities had gone in the state.

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde (second right); being assisted by Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal (right) presenting palliative material to Funke Adegoke during the symbolic distribution of Palliatives to People living with disabilities held at Governor’s Office, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

Earlier, the Executive Assistant on Disability Matters to the governor, Mr Ayodele Adekanmbi was committed to rallying every interest group among persons with disabilities in the state.

Some of the beneficiaries lauded Governor Makinde’s government for its kind gesture and identifying with persons living with disabilities.

It would be recalled that Oyo State government had earlier distributed palliatives consisting of food items to 90,000 of poorest of the poor and seedlings to 10,000 farmers in the state.

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Health

Makinde Inaugurates ALGON Health Centre

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As part of activities commemorating the first year in office, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the newly-renovated ALGON Comprehensive Health Centre, Eyin Grammar, Ibadan.

Inaugurating the project, Governor Makinde said his administration was committed to making the primary health care system in the state functional and affordable.

While noting that his government would continue to invest in the primary healthcare system, the governor urged residents of the community to enroll in the Oyo State Health Insurance Scheme, OYSHIA, as officers begin to go from house to house.

The governor noted the state has paid a sum of 250 million naira as counterpart funding for the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRIN), a World Bank project in March this year and 100 million naira as counterpart funding for the Basic Health Care Fund project as part of efforts to improve the primary health care sector.

Governor Makinde stated that through the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, the state had registered 58,000 more beneficiaries for health insurance, adding that the state will now mobilise the community into OYSHIA.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the OYSHIA, Dr Sola Akande, said the ALGON CHC was the second renovated PHC by the state government, adding that a third facility located at Aafin Oyo, Oyo was ready for commissioning.

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Politics

Ban on religious gathering still in force – Governor Makinde

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The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, headed by Governor Seyi Makinde says it is yet to relax the ban on religious activities and the curfew imposed as a result of the pandemic.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa indicates that the Task Force made its position public after a two-hour online meeting.

The statement adds that the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force is still evaluating the situation in the state.

It explains that the position was informed by the ongoing risk, situation analysis being undertaken by a team of experts.

According to the statement, the ban on religious gathering remained in force in the state from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew earlier imposed on the state as a result of the ravaging pandemic.

Meanwhile, the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) of the Task Force will commence the community testing for COVID-19, with the aim of determining the behaviour of the virus in the state.

The statement indicated that the exercise, which is scheduled to hold in 10 locations, will kick off in three different sites in Ibadan.

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Politics

Makinde Opens Feedback Lines to Mark First Year in Office

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Oyo state Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has opened a feedback channel through which the people of the state can reach him within the next 14 days.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa notes the governor has authorised the opening of the call centre to receive feedback from the people, following the completion of his first year in office.

The statement says ten phone numbers have been made public in that respect include 08136203628.

It indicates that the lines will be available twenty-four hours every day of the week for 14 days.

Meanwhile, Governor, Makinde will today kickstart the distribution of Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) to the first set of people under the Oyo Home Owners Charter (OYHOC).

The distribution of the Certificates of Occupancy to members of the public was part of the activities commemorating the governor’s first anniversary in office.

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Politics

Oyo Governor Inaugurates Eleyele Water Dam

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed confidence that the rehabilitated Eleyele Dam Complex would check to the perennial flooding challenges being experienced in the state.

He stated this during the inauguration of the Eleyele Water Dam as part of activities to commemorate his one year in office. 

The governor explained that the step was part of efforts to forestall the reoccurrence of the sad flood incident of 2011 adding that the rehabilitated dam would boost potable water supply in the area.

Governor Makinde who noted that channelization of major rivers in the state were ongoing, urged members of the community to justify the huge government investment on infrastructural renewal by avoiding activities that might block waterways. 

Earlier in his welcome address, the chairman of the steering committee and Commissioner for Finance, Mr Akinola Ojo said the administration remained committed to maintaining the facility for it to continually achieve its purpose. 

Governor Seyi Makinde later flagged-off the construction of a modern bus terminal in the state at Iwo Road interchange. 

The governor explained that Iwo Road interchange is a major connecting junction and a meeting point in Nigeria, hence the need for an ultra-modern bus terminal to not only create proper aesthetics and reduce travel time but to improve the socio-economic development in the state.

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Politics

1 Year Anniversary: Makinde Highlights Achievements and Plans

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says one of the ways the state is holistically tackling Covid-19 is through mass testing.

This according to the governor was responsible for the increasing cases of Covid-19 in the state.

He stated this while featuring on a state television special programme as parts of activities marking his one year in office.

Governor Makinde who explained that the state has ten community testing centres urged people to contact emergency operation center if the need arises.

The governor while noting that donation to endowment fund on Covid-19 was over one billion naira, appreciated those who had contributed to the fund.

Governor Makinde advised people of the state to follow instructions on the coronavirus pandemic for the virus to be a thing of the past.

On agriculture, the governor affirmed that the state would drive its economy through the sector and hinted that the state would flag-off farm estates projects in a couple of weeks.

He noted that the projects would provide employment opportunities and boost food security in the state.

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Politics

Oyo Government Concludes Distribution of Palliatives to 90,000 Poor families

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Oyo state government has concluded the distribution of pallatives to the 90,000 poorest of the poor to cushion the effect of Covid-19 in the state.

Concluding the distribution exercise, Governor Seyi Makinde and some members of his cabinet, visited some of the identified households in Oke Ado, Foko, Oja-Oba and Oranyan areas in Ibadan South West Local Government.

Governor Makinde personally handed over food items such as rice, beans and garri including vegetable oil to some of the beneficiaries.

Speaking with journalists after the exercise, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agricbusiness, Dr. Debo Akande said the ongoing palliatives distribution to identified 120 households across the state has no political undertone.

Dr. Akande said the second phase of the exercise would be for the identified 30,000 vulnerable households.

He said the feedback gotten and analysis done so far has shown that the exercise was a systematic approach to distribution of goods to the right set of people.

While noting that the palliative measures were in two ways, the food distribution and Agricultural inputs to support farmers, explained that not less than 10,000 farmers would benefit from the support within the next two weeks.

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Health

Oyo Government Reveals Ibadan Company with Multiple Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

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Oyo state government has finally disclosed the name of the company with scores of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the last few days as ISON Experiences in Ibadan South West Local Government Area.

This is contained in a post on Governor Seyi Makinde Twitter handle.

Governor Makinde said the company remained shut and would be decontaminated.

He said the Emergency Operations Centre has continued intensive contact tracing to identify persons of interest linked to members of staff in the company.

The governor, therefore, urged individuals who find travellers from other states arriving in their community to call the Emergency Operations Centre on 08095394000 and 08095863000.

Other numbers includes 08078288999 and 08078288800. 

The total number of confirmed cases in Oyo State is 143.

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Lifestyle

Picture Speak: Makinde Visits Kehinde Ayoola’s Home

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Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde (right); wife of the late Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola, Prof (Mrs) Olukemi Ayoola (second left) and the children Folarin and Beel’Oluwawi during condolence visit by the governor at Ayoola resident, Apata, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.
From left, Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde; wife of the late Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola, Prof (Mrs) Olukemi Ayoola and the children Folarin and Beel’Oluwawi during condolence visit by the governor at Ayoola resident, Apata, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde signing the condolence register during condolences visit to Ayoola family of the death of of Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon Kehinde Ayoola. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.
Lifestyle

Friends, Political Associates React to Kehinde Ayoola’s Death

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Family, friends and political associates have been reacting to the death of Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Kehinde Ayoola.

Some of those who spoke in an interview with Radio Nigeria described his death as a colossal loss to Oyo State.

Confirming the death of the Oyo Alaafin-born politician, Governor Seyi Makinde on his Twitter handle said he received the news of his death with rude shock.

Governor Makinde described the former Speaker as a true friend, who would be missed for his great oratory skill and love for people of Oyo town and the state in general.

One of the contemporaries of  Mr Ayoola at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mojeed Olaoya, who expressed sadness over his death, said he was a rallying point when he held sway as the Speaker between 1999 and 2003

A former Speaker of the state assembly, Mr Asimiyu Alarape, said irrespective of political biases, Mr Kehinde Ayoola was an intelligent person whose wealth of experience would be greatly missed.

In the opinion of the state’s Commissioner of Special Duties, Chief Bayo Lawal, death has taken away a vibrant politician.

Mr Kehinde Ayoola studied Animal Science and Environmental Management and Control at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

He was the Director General, Seyi Makinde Campaign Organisation in 2015 and also the  Deputy Director General in 2019.

Mr Kehinde Ayoola died at the age of fifty five during a brief illness.

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Economy

Makinde Visits Moniya Market After Fire Incident

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Oyo state Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has mandated the chairman of Akinyele Local Government to reconstruct the over twenty one shops burnt in the Moniya fire disaster and reallocate them to previous occupants.

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde (second left); State Advisory Chairman, Senator Hosea Agboola (left) and Caretaker Chairman, Akinyele Local Government, Hon Taoreed Adedigba during the governor visit to Moniya fire incident sence in Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

Governor Makinde gave the directive when he paid an inspection visit to the scene of the fire incident to sympathise with the people over the loss incurred.

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde (left) and Caretaker Chairman, Akinyele Local Government, Hon Taoreed Adedigba during the governor visit to Moniya fire incident sence in Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

The governor assured the traders that government would provide a short and long term assistance to them 

Conducting the governor round to intimate him on the extent of the damage, the chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Mr Taoheed Jimoh said 1 cold room, 1 excavator, 3 containers, 21 shops, 1 truck, 14 vehicles were destroyed by the fire disaster while 5 persons were  seriously injured with 3 three deaths.

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Lifestyle

Political Appointees Agree to 50% Salary Slash – Governor Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says senior political appointees in the state have agreed to a fifty percent slash of their salaries due to the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on the state’s economy.

Governor Makinde made this known while speaking at this year’s celebration of Workers’ Day held at Labour House, Ibadan, Oyo State.

He explained that the political appointees agreed to the pay cuts since the wellbeing of the common man takes precedence.

Governor Makinde equally disclosed that the state lawmakers had agreed to take a thirty percent slash of their monthly allocations.

According to the governor, the gesture of the lawmakers was geared towards at prioritising the economic safety of the state’s workforce.

Governor Makinde appealed to workers in the state to continue to show commitment to duty and come up with ideas that would revamp the economy of the state which has been seriously affected by the pandemic.

Earlier, the Oyo State chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Alhaji Sikiru Titilola-Sodo commended Governor Makinde for the prompt payment of workers’ salaries despite the economic situation of the state.

Radio Nigeria’s Olaolu Fawole reports that the state leadership of the union during the ceremony conferred an award of excellence on Governor Seyi Makinde for his efforts at improving the welfare of workers and pensioners since he assumed office.

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Health

Oyo Records 1st Covid-19-Related Death

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Oyo State has recorded its first coronavirus-related death.

Governor Seyi Makinde made this known via his Twitter handle, @seyimakinde.

The governor said the patient died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan before the confirmation test for the virus came back positive.

He added that contact tracing has commenced.

Governor Makinde said there are currently five active cases in Oyo State.

He urged people who have come in contact with a COVID-19 case, returnees to Nigeria, those with respiratory symptoms and healthcare workers who have been in contact with the high-risk groups to call the Emergency Operations Centre for the ongoing drive-through/walk-through testing at Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan.

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