The sacked chairman of the disciplinary committee of the Park Management System, PMS, in Oyo State, Alhaji Mukaila Lamidi, has said the police cannot declare him wanted.
Better known as Auxiliary, Lamidi who has been declared wanted by the police for alleged gun-running, said Govrnor ‘Seyi Makinde, governor remains his destiny helper.
He added that he is committed to peace, noting that he would abide by whatever decision the governor takes on transport unions.
Reacting to the allegations of violence allegedly perpetrated by his boys few days ago in Ibadan, Auxiliary who spoke on Saturday morning from his hideout on a live radio programme in Ibadan, said, he is a peace-lover, who could not have turned the state to a theatre of war over the dissolution of the PMS by the governor.
On the position of the Oyo State Police that declared him wanted, Auxiliary said, such declaration was not meant for him, adding that: “When I’m not a fool, how could I have hidden or stockpiled those weapons at my residence?”
He, however, warned his boys not to forment trouble or engage in any act of violence in Ibadan and other parts of the state, saying they should desist from such plans.
The former PMS boss added that no individual, no matter how highly influential he or she is, is bigger than government.
He spoke glowingly about Governor Makinde and his ally, Otunba Seye Famojuro, declaring that both are his benefactors.
Auxiliary, however, promised to comply and cooperate with the reform and integration of other driver unions into the PMS, stating that if the new reform doesn’t favour him, he would accept the outcome.
The Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has ordered the dissolution of the management and Board of the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital.
A statement by the Chairman, Transition and Inauguration Committee, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi says the dissolution is with immediate effect.
While thanking the board members for their selfless service to the State, Otunba Ogunwuyi directed them to submit all government properties in their possession to the Transition and Inauguration Committee.
The statement reads, “I have the directive of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde to inform you of the dissolution of the Management and Board of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso with effect from today, Friday, 26th May, 2023”.
“The Management and the Board of the Hospital are by this directive required to officially hand over and submit all government properties to the Transition and Inauguration Committee”.
“His Excellency appreciates your tremendous contributions to the development of our dear State and wishes you success in your future endeavours”.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has signed into law Chiefs Law, Cap 28, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.
The signing-in ceremony which done at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s, Secretariat, Ibadan was witnessed by the representatives of the Olubadan in Council, Balogun of Ibadan, High Chief, Owolabi Olakunleyina and other traditional rulers across the state
Speaking shortly after the ascent, Governor Makinde said contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the amended chiefs laws was to ensure smooth running of the traditional institution in Oyo state.
Governor Makinde, while noting that his government would always follow due process in traditional institution, appreciated the traditional council in the state for their patient and understanding for the assent of the law.
Earlier, Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mohammad Fadeyi noted that the house examined thoroughly the inputs of stakeholders before the passage of the bill Chiefs Law, Cap 28.
Mr Fadeyi was optimistic that the law would be of great benefit to the people of the state.
Oyo State House of Assembly had early this week passed a bill, Chiefs Law, Cap 28, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000.
With the passage, the State legislature has now substituted sub-section (1) of section 28 with a new clause.
The initial provision of Sub-section (1) which read ” The Governor may cause such inquiries to be held at such times and in such places and by such person or persons as it or he may consider necessary or desirable ” has now been substituted with “The Governor may cause such inquiries to be held at such times and in such places and by such person or persons as he may consider necessary or desirable.
To this end, former Clause (3) has now become Clause (4) hence the new Sub-section (3) now reads “Any person who pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is elevated to wear beaded crown from Baales to Minor Chiefs who being a customary tenant shall continue to pay obeisance to his prescribed or consenting authority. “
Recall that, the Oyo State House of Assembly had on Friday 12th May, 2023 held a public hearing on the proposed amendment where opinions of all stakeholders were aggregated.
Recall that Governor Seyi Makinde had said in the letter requesting for the amendment that, ” As part of the ongoing efforts of the present administration to specify the Chieftaincy holders entitled to wear beaded crowns in Oyo State, the Executive council has considered the need to amend the Chiefs Law of Oyo State. This is as a result of agitation of many High Chiefs on the issue of beaded crowns and the volume of litigations and resentment within communities in the State.
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has applauded the giant stride of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the implementation of various infrastructural projects across the State.
Professor Osinbajo gave the commendation during the official inauguration of the Oyo Governor’s Lodge located at Asokoro District of Abuja.
He said the building, joined the legacies of the continous improvement in the live of Oyo State and of course, Nigeria, and a pointer to greater possibilities for collective betterment.
The Vice said: “Let me commend you for ensuring the completion of Governor’s Lodge here in Abuja and most importantly, I also take this opportunity to congratulate you on the very many infrastructural projects that you have undertaken in Oyo State.
I recall, I was in Ibadan just this last week, and I was taken round by the Secretary to the Government of the state where we were commissioning a new project in Ibadan and I recall you and I had spoken a number of times by the various things that you were doing in Oyo state, many of which are not even included in the brochure we are seeing.
“Let me congratulate you on the fresh mandate also that the people of Oyo State has given you and I pray you will succeed marvellously in this Omituntun 2.0 beginning on Monday.”
In a remark, Governor Seyi Makinde who doubles as the Vice Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said the building would serve as accommodation for government officials on government assignment to the nation’s capital, Abuja.
Governor Makinde said his administration did not wait till the FCT administration demolish the building standing here because it was dilapidated or being a nuisance to the Asokoro landscape before government take definite action.
“The project had to be prioritised because the time has come and what beautiful project it is, befitting the status of Oyo State and providing suitable accommodation for any liaison work that we have to carry out in Abuja especially, in our drive to attract more investment to our dear state in the next four years.
“As I promised during my swearing in 2019, I said my administration will build on programmes of past administration that were structured properly that will be beneficial to the masses of Oyo State and this is why one of the key features of infrastructural development in Oyo state has been reviving moribund facilities in the State,” he said.
The event was witnessed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as well as Senators and Members of House of Representatives from Oyo State; Oyo State Chief Justice, Justice Iyabo Yerima; former First Lady of Oyo State, Chief Mrs. Mutiat Oladoja, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Olubadan of Ibadan, Mogajis and other Oyo State Traditional Rulers as well as Yoruba Chiefs across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has dissolved the State Executive Council.
The Governor equally terminated the appointments of political office holders, urging them to hand over government properties in their custody.
This was contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Chairman, Transition & Inauguration Committee, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.
It reads: “I have the directive of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency,
“Governor Seyi Makinde to inform you of the dissolution of the Oyo State Executive Council and the termination of the appointment of all political officeholders with effect from today. Tuesday, May 23, 2023. All political officeholders are required to officially hand over and submit all government properties in their possession to the most senior civil servant in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
“Please note that political officeholders in statutory commissions are excluded from this directive.
“His Excellency appreciates your tremendous contributions to the development of our dear State and wishes you success in your future endeavours. I thank you.”
The incoming administration of the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been urged to prioritize governance over politics.
Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Joseph Akinfenwa made the appeal while reading the Bishop’s charge during the first session of the 24th synod of the diocese at the Cathedral of Saint James the Great, Oke Bola, Ibadan.
The Most Reverend Akinfenwa said for the desired change and development Nigerians crave for to become reality, the President-Elect, as well as, other elected political leaders must shun politicking and focus more on governance.
The Most Reverend Akinfenwa appealed to Asiwaju Tinubu to ensure that his cabinet was populated with technocrats rather than career politicians.
“For many years, we have enumerated and reiterated myriad areas of need in our Nation, and made countless suggestions to government. This year, we shall be content to appeal to the incoming administration to give governance priority over politics. Our Nation has suffered a huge setback, and we need to exert ourselves extraordinarily if we are to catch up.”
The Bishop urged Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to correct the notion that most Governors do not perform during their second term in office.
The Most Reverend Akinfenwa, while congratulating Governor Makinde for his reelection, called on the Governor to change the narrative through the delivery of landmark projects across the state.
“We congratulate the Governor of Oyo state on his re-election for a second term in office. We appreciate and commend him for fulfilling his promises to the electorate (especially teachers and civil servants) over the last four years. We also take good note of the various infrastructural projects that the government has managed to complete within just four years.”
“We appeal to Governor Seyi Makinde to please prove wrong the analysts who argue that second-term Governors are usually a tale of woes. Your Excellency, please let your own second term be a marked improvement over the first term. Our prayers are with you for divine wisdom and good health to steer the ship of our dear Oyo State to a place of greatness in the comity of states.”
The Most Reverend Akinfenwa equally charged Christians not to relent in their service to God and humanity, noting that no good work would go unrewarded.
The Bishop of Ibadan Diocese also harped on the need for people to always create time to rest from their everyday activities in order not to wear out.
He appreciated members of the diocese for their selfless services over the years, which he said had brought tremendous growth to the diocese.
The highlight of the programme was the launching of the Bishop’s Charge.
Earlier on Thursday at the Eucharistic opening service of the synod, held at the Cathedral of Saint James the Great, Oke Bola, The Venerable Timothy Jaiyeoba of Immanuel Anglican Church, Ashi, Ibadan admonished Christians not to despise the days of small beginnings but to put their trust in God for a better future.
The Venerable Jaiyeoba said though things might not be going at the desired pace at the onset, Christians should always keep faith in God and imbibe the virtue of patience.
The Venerable Jaiyeoba also admonished the congregants not to despise the poor, vulnerable or less privileged around them.
He harped on the need for Christians to always wait and rely on God, who alone was capable of turning things around for the better.
The theme of this year’s synod is “In the beginning”.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has announced the re-name of the First Technical University, Ibadan to Senator Abiola Ajimobi First Technical University.
The governor disclosed this on Friday at the 2nd Convocation Ceremony held at Tech-U Library Hall on Friday.
The governor said there is a right time to search and also count losses, adding that “we live in a world where we all have to pursue our dreams.”
He noted that he contested election three times, but because he didn’t give up to serve his people, he contested the fourth time and won.
Makinde also recalled how he also secured a job at Shell Oil Company and how he continued to strive till he became the governor of Oyo State.
The governor encouraged the students to keep working hard and also advised them not to just seek white-collar jobs, but to also be an employer of labour.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a candidate in the just concluded general elections, Chief Joseph Tegbe has attributed Governor Seyi Makinde’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election to hard work and commitment to the welfare of the people of Oyo State.
In a congratulatory message personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, Chief Tegbe said that the victory recorded by Makinde at the poll was well-deserved.
He said that the governor has also demonstrated his commitment to the general improvement of the standard of living of the people in the last four years.
Chief Tegbe noted that Makinde’s stance to stay firmly on the side of the people had paid off with his re-election, adding that, the issue-based campaign he ran during the electioneering had reassured people like him who believed in the governor that, he was indeed a leader worthy of following.
“It is with great delight that I, Mogaji Olasunkanmi Tegbe, the PDP Oyo South Senatorial candidate in the last election, write to congratulate you on your well-deserved re-election as the governor of Oyo State in the March 18th gubernatorial election.
“Your victory is a clear indication that the people of Oyo State recognized your hard work and commitment to their welfare as well as the general improvement of their standard of living in the last four years.
“This you have demonstrated through prompt payment of workers and pensioners’ salaries, a continuation of infrastructural projects, initiated by the last administration and commencement of new ones, among other people-friendly policies you introduced,” he said.
“I have no doubt that you will continue to lead Oyo State towards a brighter and more prosperous future and I wish you all the best in the years to come.
“Be assured of my support and expertise in whatever capacity that they may be required in the new dispensation to add value to our people and our dear state.
“Congratulations once again, Your Excellency, on your well-deserved re-election and thanks for your consistent courage, tenacity and steadfastness,” he said.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has cast his vote in the governorship and House of Assembly election at Ward 11, Polling Unit One, Abayomi area in Ibadan North East LGA.
The governor, who arrived at the voting centre at exactly 10:32, received to rousing welcome from members of the public.
Similarly, All Progressives Congress, APC Governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin cast his vote at Polling Unit 2, Ward 5, St John’s Anglican Primary school, Idi-Ose, in Ona Ara Local Government.
Senator Folarin arrived at the polling unit a few minutes before ten o’clock this morning and he was given the privilege to bypass the queue to cast his votes.
In an interview shortly after casting his votes, The APC Governorship candidate expressed satisfaction with the exercise so far, though he was quick to add that the mayhem recorded in some parts of Ibadan during the week might scare some electorates from going out and exercising their franchise.
Senator Folarin commended the security personnel on the ground, while also charging them not to relent by ensuring peace and orderliness throughout the exercise.
Governor Seyi Makinde has donated 74 operational vehicles to Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command for effective policing in order to make the state safer for all.
The governor has equally commissioned the re-constructed Oojo Police Station, Ibadan, destroyed during the ENDSARS protests in 2020.
At the twin event in Ibadan, Governor Makinde said the gesture was geared towards restoring the facilities and building a relationship between the police and the people.
While appreciating the police and other sister agencies for securing the state, the governor noted the 74 patrol vehicles would be evenly distributed across the police divisional headquarters in Oyo state.
Governor Makinde, therefore, appealed to the people to guard the facilities judiciously to prevent vandalism.
Governor Makinde, however, pledged that the victims of the EndSARS protest would be duly compensated in accordance with the recommendation of the End SARS Judicial Panel of enquiry.
Also, the state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Williams appreciated the governor for the reconstruction of the burnt police station during ENDSARs protests.
He said the gesture and many others that the government had done would enhance and motivate the personnel in their day-to-day activities.
CP Adebowale implored residents of the benefiting community, especially youths to see the newly reconstructed police structure as their own.
In a remark, the Special Adviser to the Governor on security, Fatai Owoseni highlighted various achievements of the present administration in the area of security, pointing out that Governor Makinde-led government had donated over 500 vehicles to security agencies in the state so as to boost security.
Earlier, the Chairman, Akinyele Local Government, Taoheed Adedigba, said the project demonstrated Governor Makinde’s Zero tolerance to insecurity in Oyo State.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has flagged off the 4.7 kilometres Odo-Ona Kekere-Arapaja-Asunle Road in the Oluyole Local Government Area of the state.
The flag-off ceremony of the road took place when the governor took his re-election campaign to Oluyole and Ido Local Government areas of the state, ahead of the general election starting on February 25.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, on behalf of the Media Committee of Governor Makinde Campaign Council, made this known in a statement.
Mr. Taiwo Adisa said that the governor while speaking during the flag-off of the road project explained that the road project would put an end to the lies that his administration had not paid attention to rural roads.
He said that under Omituntun 2.0, more developments would also come to Ido Local Government.
According to him, Governor Makinde’s administration said he had ensured that communities were involved in his administration’s development efforts both at the state and local levels in the last forty-four months, and got value for its money on all the projects.
The governor noted that his administration had delivered on his promises to the people of the state across the four pillars of his administration, adding that the government would up the ante of performance under Omituntun 2.0.
The Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has announced the suspension of his campaign activities over the unending fuel and new naira-note crisis.
Governor Seyi Makinde, whose campaign trail has visited some parts of Oyo State, said this during the Flag-off of the Omi-Adio-Ido Road on Friday.
The Governor said the suspension is in solidarity with the people over anti-people economy policies of the All Progressives Congress, APC, led Federal Government.
A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun confirmed this.
In the statement, Makinde, who was in Ido to continue his campaign, directed that all campaign activities be suspended until further notice.
Dr Olatubosun said Governor Makinde notes that the suffering of his people is too much, saying he was elected to protect their interests and well-being.
He said, Governor Makinde, who flags off the Omi Adio-Ido Road in an emotionally laden voice, directed leaders of the Party in Oyo State to suspend the campaign.
“As a mark of honour to citizens and residents of Oyo State, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has direct that all campaign activities of the party at all levels be suspended until further notice”, the statement read.
He added, “Governor Seyi Makinde’s love for his people necessitated this unprecedented move, at this time. We urge all residents and citizens of the State to remain calm as we navigate through this difficult period together.”
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has taken his campaign tour of local governments to Lagelu Local Government, where he declared that his administration would localize industries in the area if re-elected.
The governor said that doing so would help to boost the state’s economy.
While addressing the traditional council of the local government in Lalupon, Governor Makinde berated how notable industries such as the Nigerian Gas Cylinder, Exide Battery, Leyland, among others, had gone moribund in the local government, saying there was the need to revive industrialization in the local government and that his government would see to that under Omituntun 2.0.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor appreciated the traditional rulers for supporting his government since he was sworn in as the governor of the state.
He pledged to follow due process and promote lower-grade Baales that are due for promotion in the state, in line with the request of the traditional council.
Speaking on the reconstruction of the 91km Ibadan-Iwo-Osogbo Road, which is to be jointly executed by Oyo and Osun states, Governor Makinde declared that the contractor would move to the site within the next three weeks.
The governor also expressed concern over the poor state of energy supply to the area, promising that the issue shall be solved in due cause.
Governor Makinde, who also met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the League of Imams and Alfas and the traditional worshippers in Lagelu Local Government at different locations, reiterated that he would continue to be fair to all religious bodies.
The Oyo State helmsman, who rallied residents of Lagelu Local Government to vote for all candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), noted that whatever good development they had seen his administration do, “is little compared to what is coming under Omituntun 2.0.”
In their remarks, the representatives of the traditional council, religious and community leaders commended Governor Makinde for being a listening governor, pledging to work for the success of his second term bid.
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has cautioned voters within and outside the state to beware of online fraudsters, who are seeking to defraud unsuspecting members of the public by linking the governor to a phoney N20,000 campaign grant.
The governor’s spokesman, in a statement, said that Governor Makinde has no link whatsoever with the so-called “Governor Seyi Makinde Foundation” which claimed it was giving away N20, 000 to help voters secure their Permanent Voter Cards.
The statement indicates that Governor Makinde has no link whatsoever with the phoney scheme, adding that Nigerians must not be fooled by desperate folks.
The statement read: “This is to bring to the notice of voters in Oyo State and Nigeria in general that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is in no way linked to the ‘Seyi Makinde N20,000 Campaign Giveaway’ scheme being advertised online.
“The so-called giveaway is a scam intended to defraud unsuspecting voters within Oyo State and beyond.
“It may also be an attempt to smear the good name of Governor Makinde, who is the leading candidate in the March 11, 2023 election into Agodi Government House, Ibadan, the seat of Oyo State Government.
“Whatever the intentions of the scammers are, we want to advise that such online adverts and advisories should be completely ignored, as Nigerians prepare to cast their ballots in the general elections.”
Thousands of supporters of Peoples Democratic Party Presidential candidate Atiku/Okowa support group have staged a walk in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to canvass votes for PDP in the February 25th presidential election.
The walk, tagged freedom walk, commenced at Total Garden-Agodi- Gate-Oje and terminated at the ancient Mapo Roundabout, Ibadan.
The PDP party loyalists for Atiku/Okowa group defied the harsh weather to walk around the designated routes, chanting various solidarity songs and dancing to the lyrics of an Ibadan Fuji maestro, Taiwo Adebisi popularly known as Taye Currency.
Security operatives were positioned in strategic places to foster the breakdown of law and order.
Addressing the mammoth crowd, the Director Southern Nigeria for the Atiku/Okowa Campaign Council, Jide Adeniji while soliciting support for PDP presidential candidate described Alhaji Atiku as a unifier who is more experienced to tackle head on various challenges facing the nation
Mr Adeniji also stressed that the 5-point agenda of the Waziri Adamawa, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar would no doubt take Nigeria to greater heights.
Also, former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Oloye Jumoke Akinjide called on the electorate in the state to vote for all candidates of PDP stressing that there was no division in the PDP family in Oyo state.
Others party stalwarts, who took turns to speak, urged party members to be united ahead of this year’s election.
In the meantime, Governor Seyi Makinde would flag off the campaign for his second term bid at Mapo, Ibadan tomorrow Thursday,5th January 2023.
Expected at the flag-off ceremony are the G-5 governors led by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Samuel Ortom, Benue State, Ifeanyi Uguwuanyi, Enugu and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia states to show solidarity with their counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
Radio Nigeria reports that the venue of the flag-off is already wearing a new look in preparation for the day.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration would continue to do everything necessary to improve the standard of education in the state.
He stated this while speaking at the 2022 Christmas Carol Service with the theme “Joy to the World,” held at the Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, adding that his administration would continue to commit resources to improve the education sector.
While stating that the pace of development in other sectors would also not be reduced, Governor Makinde said his administration had laid the foundation to ensure the continuous improvement of the human development index of the state.
The governor also used the occasion to announce that the state government would pay the 13th month’s salary to workers in the state on or before 31 December as it has been doing since the inception of the administration in 2019.
Speaking on some of the strides recorded by the administration, especially in the education sector, Governor Makinde said that with the upgrade of the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education to a University of Education, the state now has a state-owned conventional university and two specialised universities
The governor also explained that with the success already recorded by the administration within the scope of the Omituntun 1.0, the State Government would explore tourism and ethical mining as an avenue to further expand the economy of the state if he is re-elected in 2023.
He said: “We started with omituntun 1.0 where we listed four pillars in the document I presented in 2018 – Roadmap for Accelerated Development of Oyo State. We focused on Education, Health, Expansion of the economy and Security and we have achieved a lot.
“Right now, we have a state-owned conventional university and two specialised universities with a campus in Iseyin. Now, we have Emmanuel Alayande University of Education in Oyo and the first Technical University in Ibadan. Some have said we won’t be able to fund this new project but I can tell you that we have the capacity. Since LAUTECH became solely owned by Oyo State, we have been funding it.
“We have paid the backlog of salaries owed by the past administration. We have paid around 50 per cent of our commitment to Osun State already. So, we will continue to commit our resources to the education sector because that is where the future lies for us.
“For the next 40 years, we have laid the foundation to produce human resources requirements for Oyo State.
“We have the same focus for Omituntun 2.0 with a few additions. The expansion of our economy will not only be through agribusiness but tourism and solid mineral development.
Earlier, the general overseer of the Hour of Mercy Prayer Ministry, Prophet Moses Muyideen Kasali, reminded the indigenes of Oyo State to hold on to hope, as according to him, the birth of Christ symbolises hope.
He enjoined everyone to use the season to remember the needy in their communities because those who have should be sources of hope for the needy.
The first, second and third lessons of the event were read by the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin; a Judge of the Oyo State High Court, Hon. Justice Iyabo Yerima; and the Chairman, CPFN, Oyo State, Pastor Benjamin Akanmu, respectively.
Special prayers were held for the state, the first family, the State House of Assembly, civil servants and for increased prosperity for the state and Nigeria, by the Prelate Emeritus, Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Sunday Ola Makinde; Most Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa; Bishop Daniel Oluwajimade; Prophet Ojo Olowere; Bishop T.V. Adelakun and Bishop Francis Wale Oke.
The highlight of the event included songs, hymn renditions, and fireworks.
In a related development, the wife of the governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has called on parents to give priority to child training for the overall benefit of society.
Mrs Makinde stated this at a Christmas party organized for the children in the state.
She reiterated that when parents played their role of imbibing virtues into the hearts of the younger generations, it would help build a society free of corrupt practices.
Mrs Makinde, who called on the children to use the holiday period to relax after rigorous academic activities, called on the parents not to be careless in watching over them.
Some of the children, who enjoyed themselves on bouncy castles and roller coasters, said the Christmas party was fun filled for them, appreciating the wife of the governor for the gifts.
The highlight of the programme was visiting the Father Christmas grotto to receive gifts.
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has stressed the role of stakeholders, especially the judiciary, in ensuring free fair and credible elections towards the resolution of election disputes as the country prepares for the 2023 general election.
He stated this at the special service for the opening of the 2022/2023 legal year, held at the Religious centres, both mosque and church.
Governor Makinde who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal said his government would continue to uphold fundamental human rights, the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in order to discharge its duties optimally.
Governor Makinde assured that step would be taken to ensure that the welfare of the judges was properly addressed to enable them to dispense appropriate judgments to the residents of Oyo state.
The governor called on judicial officers to rise to the challenges and rescue the country through forthright adjudication of crises that would be brought before them.
He promised to give vehicles to the state Magistrate in order to discharge their duties effectively.
Earlier, the representative of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Isiaka Olagunju SAN urged the State Government to ensure the process of work at the State High Court was computerized.
Mr Olagunju SAN also appealed to the State Government to ensure the state laws for 2022/2023 are duly implemented in order to help the justice system.
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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed shock over the death of the member representing Ibadan South-East Constituency II, Ademola Olusegun Popoola.
Governor Makinde who described the lawmaker’s death as sad, painful and a huge loss to the state, commiserated with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, on whose platform Popoola was elected into the House and had even secured a ticket to seek another term.
A statement by the Special Assistant, Print Media, to the governor, Moses Alao, indicated that the governor equally expressed heartfelt condolences to the Speaker of the House, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin and the entire House of Assembly members, the lawmaker’s immediate family and the Ibadan South-East Constituency II.
Governor Makinde prayed to God to grant repose to the soul of the late Assembly member, whom he said contributed his best efforts in the House towards the overall development of Oyo State.
He said: “The news of the death of my brother, Honourable Ademola Popoola, member representing Ibadan South-East II, is shocking and painful.
“Honourable Popoola’s death is a huge loss to the state, the House of Assembly and the PDP, on which platform he was elected into the House.
“He was a consummate lawmaker and an individual who was quite passionate about the development of the state. He gave his best efforts towards ensuring a harmonious relationship between the executive and the legislature arms of the state.
“As a testimony to his credential as a lawmaker who truly served his people and a loyal party man, he was rewarded with a ticket to seek re-election into the State House of Assembly in the 2023 elections.
“On behalf of the Government and good people of Oyo State, I commiserate with the Oyo State House of Assembly, the PDP family and the entire Popoola family on this sad loss.
“It is my prayer that God grants repose to his soul and gives everyone the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated Christians across the State and Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Easter, urging them to imbibe the lessons of love, sacrificial living and peaceful coexistence. Governor Makinde said those were the values Jesus Christ taught the world through his death and resurrection. In an easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa,Governor Makinde charged Christians to use the important period to pray for the continued progress of Oyo state and for peace and security across the state and Nigeria as a nation. The governor stated that prayers of God’s people remained an important ingredient to sustaining the peace and prosperity being witnessed in the state. He said: “I felicitate our brethren in Christ across Oyo State and all over Nigeria on the important occasion marking the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. “Easter Season has always been a moment for sober reflections; a period for Christians to reevaluate their stand in the Lord and a moment to relive the lessons inherent in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. “These lessons, ranging from love, to sacrificial living and selflessness form the very core of the Christian faith and they must always reflect in our daily lives. “But as God would have it, He seems to be emphasising another important lesson on peaceful and harmonious coexistence, as the Easter season, again, coincides with the holy month of Ramadan. So, this is another indication that our harmonious coexistence is approved by God. “It is as if God is saying to us all again, love your neighbour as yourself. “As we go about celebrating Easter, I pray that the joys of the season fill our lives. Iyabo Adebisi
Ahead of the January 15, 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the emblem and appeal fund.
Performing the ceremony at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan governor Makinde also donated three million naira to the state chapter of the Nigerian Legion.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Rauf Olaniyan, the Governor appealed to well-meaning individuals and corporate organizations to support the war veterans and less privileged among ex-servicemen by donating generously to the Armed forces remembrance emblem appeal fund. “It is imperative that collective efforts be made to consciously care and cater for the needs of maimed soldiers, the widows, their children and other dependants of the fallen heroes as part of the Social Inclusion policy of the state government,’’ the governor said.
Earlier, the Commandant of the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Legion, Ogunkojo Julius had appealed for a substantial upward review of the state donation to the legion.
He also urged Nigerians to donate generously to the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration to complement efforts of the state government.
The Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan, some cabinet members and heads of security agencies in the State were later decorated with the Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem.
Osun state governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola had on Wednesday launched the 2022, Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem in Osogbo, Osun state capital.
At the ceremony held at the banquet hall of the government house , the governor noted that, no amount was too big to honour the fallen and injured Nigerian heroes who had sacrificed their comfort and lives for national unity and peace.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, describing him as an exemplar in royalty. Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon, who he described as a great leader of his people and an exemplary royal father, was painful despite his old age, adding that his wisdom and wealth of experience would be sorely missed. The governor expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the Olubadan, the Olubadan-in-Council and all Ibadan indigenes as well as the Oyo State Traditional Council. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that Kabiyesi gave his all to see that Ibadanland is developed and took its pride of place as one of the major cities in Africa. “The news of the death of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, came as a shock. “Kabiyesi’s exit at this time is painful, to say the least. His wealth of experience, his immense wisdom and his commitment to seeing a greater Ibadan and a better Oyo State are unrivalled. “Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and humanity at large will miss Kabiyesi, who was ever ready to give his all to see a better society. “I commiserate with his immediate family, the Olubadan-in-Council, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and all Ibadan indigenes at home and abroad on the demise of our father. “I equally extend my condolences to the Oyo State Traditional Council and pray to God to keep all our Obas safe and give them more years to direct the affairs of our people, especially as Olubadan’s death is coming on the heels of the demise of the Soun of Ogbomosoland and Asigangan of Igangan. May God grant them all eternal rest.”
Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ onímọ̀ ẹ̀rọ Seyi Makinde ti késí àwọn aráàlu, àwọn ilé isẹ́, àwọn ẹlẹ́yinjú anu, lájọlájọ àtàwọn min tọ́rọnkàn lórí síse ìkúnlọ́wọ́ fúnjọba fún ìgbáyégbádùn àwọn tókùn diẹ káàto fún nípinlẹ̀ yí.
Gómìnà pe ìpè náà lásìkò ayẹyẹ fífa ilé gbe àwọn ọkùnrin ohun ófìsì tódi títúnse ní ọgbà àtúnse àwọn mọ̀jèsín àti ti ìtọ́jú àwọn ògo wẹrẹ tówà lágbègbè ijokodo pẹ̀lú ọwọ ọrẹ ibùsùn látọ̀dọ̀ bánki kan.
Gómìnà Makinde tí àkọ̀wé àgbà ilé isẹ́ tówà fọ́rọ̀ àwọn obìnrin ohun ọrọ àwùjọ, arábìnrin Christiana Abioye sojúfún sàlàyè pé rírísí ìgbáyégbádùn àwọn tó ku diẹ káto fún láwùjọ ni yóò fún wọn nírètí ọjọ́ ọ̀la tó dára.
Nígbà tó ń sàpèjúwe ìgbésẹ̀ bẹ̀ gẹ́gẹ́ bí ìwà sise anu, Gómìnà Makinde sọpé dídásí ọ̀rọ̀ àwùjọ pẹ̀lú nínawọ́ ọrẹ lójẹ́ ìwà tó da gba.
Residents of Nigeria’s first housing estate, Bodija Estate, said they no longer sleep, day and night courtesy of the many night clubs in the area.
Apart from that, they said they cannot come in and go out of their various houses from 9 pm till 4 am because cars are parked indiscriminately on both sides of the road and any other available spaces.
They also added that they have been exposed to security breaches by the unregulated ways the Oyo State Housing Corporation is conducting its affairs in Bodija.
We are miffed by the development in Bodija estate as residents. And we think it is time to speak up for the public and maybe the governor for the governor know what we are facing.
“We know that the ‘conversion’ of Bodija Estate to commercial plots did not start today. We believe that we are in a changing world. And that was why we decided to be quiet when the Oyo State Housing Corporation started giving approval for nightclubs. Most times, our wives and daughters have been harassed by clubbers. We have had to wait, for several hours, to enter our various homes because someone who has used his car to block our entrance.
“In the last few days, we have not been able to sleep. If it is not the many speakers hung everywhere at these numerous clubs, the way they parked their cars have become a source of worry for us.
“We cannot continue this way. We want the government and the approving agency to do something. We may be force to take the legal option. Good, night clubs have been approved against the rule setting up the estate. But there should be regulations about how they operate. We are not in local areas, our lives shouldn’t be endangered by these people.”
