Politics

Makinde Charges Politicians on Nation Building

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has charged Nigerian politicians to bury their political differences and maintain unity of purpose for the progress of the country.


The governor while receiving the members of the Senate Committee on Army, led by its chairman, Senator Ali Ndume, in his office, stated that Nigerians need to keep talking to one another and put the national interest first at this period.


He maintained there was the need for all politicians, irrespective of their political affiliations, to work together for the progress of the nation that noting that national peace is paramount at this period.


While speaking on the state of security in the country, Governor Makinde maintained that Oyo State would always be accommodating to all ethnic groups, except criminal and disgruntled elements among them.


He equally commended the efforts of the Nigerian military in combating crimes across the geopolitical zones of the county.


He said: “I want to welcome you to Ibadan. Quite frankly, for us, APC, PDP is not the issue. The issue for us is development for our people and we need to work together to see that we have development in our state.


“We know the government, either APC or PDP, will come and go but our state will remain. When we are done, the people coming will take up whatever we are able to achieve.


“Also for our military men, the best we can do is to support them. They are all over the place trying to keep us safe.

What we are saying is, we are in a very challenging period and we have economic issues as well.

The only thing we can do is to rally round and give them support so that when they are in faraway places, they will know that their families left at home are receiving attention.


“Also for us here in Oyo State, we don’t stereotype. We work with the Army and other security agencies.

We are only after criminals. We don’t care whether they are Yorubas or Fulanis or Igbos. Wherever we identify criminals, we go after them.


“I also want to thank you for the work you are doing on behalf of us and be sure that you will always have our cooperation and support from Oyo State.”


Earlier in his remarks, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, lauded Governor Makinde for providing basic and social amenities, such as street lights to military barracks in the state.


Senator Ndume also commended Governor Makinde for the tremendous changes the state has witnessed within a short period of time.


“We are here on an oversight visit and we want to inform you that the Committee has seen what you are doing to complement the effort of the Nigerian Air Force.


“So, we want to commend you for that.

As we moved around to supervise some of the projects they were doing in the barracks, the GOC told us that as part of your effort to light up Ibadan, you included the streets around them in the project.

This is very commendable.
“I also personally want to tell you here that the people of Oyo State are very lucky to have you as a leader at this material time.”

Adebisi Iyabo

Lifestyle

Makinde Commiserates With Oyo Journalists Over Loss of Member

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Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of popular Guardian newspaper photo journalist, Mr. Najeem Raheem, as a sad and personal loss.
Makinde, who hailed the late Raheem as a hardworking journalist and an individual who is passionate about Oyo State’s development, commiserated with the Guardian newspaper management, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State chapter.
A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to Governor Makinde, Moses Alao, quoted the governor as consoling with the family of the late photo journalist, praying to God to grant repose to the soul of Mr. Raheem.
Makinde said: “I received the news of the death of my brother, Najeem Raheem, of the Guardian newspapers, after a brief illness, with a heavy heart.
“Najeem, as he was popularly known, was a complete gentleman, a vivacious individual who always exuded confidence and joy. He was hardworking and ever-so-passionate about his job and the development of the state, as exemplified by his eventful life.
“Najeem’s death is a sad and personal loss to me. I condole with his family and the management of the Guardian newspapers, the NUJ and other friends of the deceased.
“May Allah grant repose to Najeem’s soul and grant the family and friends the fortitude to bear this loss.”

Signed
Moses Alao
Special Assistant on Print Media to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde
June 7, 2021.

Politics

Gov. Makinde launches Tree Planting Campaign To Mark 2 Years in Office

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As part of activities to commemorate second year in office, Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has launched tree planting campaign to improve human and environmental health across the state.
Launching the tree planting campaign at the state secretariat,governor Makinde said the target would be to plant at least 500,000 trees across the state in the remaining two years of his administration.
Governor Makinde explained that the initiative would not only restore the lost value of nature in the state, but correct mismanagement of the environment and create an impact for the coming generation.
He also gave a breakdown for the 500,000 trees planting initiative for the next two years to include 21,000 trees as monthly target.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Dr. Idowu Oyeleke noted that the effort was geared towards a clean, green and better environment.
Dr Oyeleke stated that the trees would reduce carbon emission, mitigate the effect of flooding, support wild life and play significant role in climax change amongst others.
Governor Makinde and other government officials later embarked on a symbolic tree planting exercise to flag off the initiative.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Gov. Makinde Swears-In Newly Elected LG Chairmen

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The newly elected 32 local government chairmen on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo state have been sworn-in by governor Seyi Makinde.

The Chief Judge of Oyo state, Justice Munta Abimbola administered the oath of office and allegiance on the council bosses at the ceremony which was held at the House of Chiefs, Parliament building Secretariat,Ibadan

Inaugurating the chairmen, Governor Seyi Makinde urged the chairmen to let the electorate felt their presence at the grassroots through good governance.

Governor Makinde while congratulating the people on new government at the local level maintained that the process which ushered in the chairmen was free and fair and based on the constitutional provision of Nigeria.

In an interview with Radio Nigeria, the chairmen of Ibadan North West, Alhaji Rahma Adepoju and Atiba, Mr Saheed Adeyemi expressed their readiness to serve the people.

The ceremony was witnessed by top government functionaries, party faithfuls, families and friends of the new council bosses.

It would be recalled that the election into Ido local government was shifted to 26th May by the Oyo state Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC following the omission of ZLP party logo from ballot paper.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Bring Warring Members Back To PDP – Makinde Tasks Newly Inaugurated Zonal Exco

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Oyo state governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has challenged the newly inaugurated South West zonal executive of the People Democratic Party (PDP) to forge a united front by bringing all aggrieved members back into the PDP fold.
He said this shortly after the inauguration of the new zonal executive of the party led by its zonal chairman and national vice chairman South West, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja at the Agodi Government House,Ibadan.
Governor Makinde assured that as the leader of the party in the zone, he had begun reconciliatory move with all warring factions and would intensify effort going forward.
The governor stressed the need for members to forget the past and move forward ahead of future election in Nigeria.
Speaking at the event,the new South West chairman and national vice chairman of the party South West Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja reiterated that repositioning, progress and general wellbeing of members would be his focus in line with the party’s constitution.
Earlier, in a welcome address, caretaker chairman South -West, Dayo Ogungbenro expressed joy that PDP continued to wax stonger despite challenges.

Iyabo Adebisi

News

Araromi Market Fire: Makinde Presents 50million Naira To Victims

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Makinde Presents #50million Support To Victims of Araromi Spare Parts Market Fire Incident
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented the sum of #50million relief fund to the traders of Araromi Auto Spare part Market in Ibadan as a succor to the victims of the last fire incident that occurred at the market.
While presenting the cheque on behalf of the State Governor, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Bayo Lawal in his office on Tuesday said the support was in line with the governor’s promise to the victims of the inferno for their losses.
He stressed that the State government prioritized the welfare of its entire citizenry.
The Commissioner however prayed for God’s intervention to put an end to such incidents in the state, charging people in the market and the State at large to be cautious of their handling of electric appliances.
The fire incident at the popular ‘Gate’ market destroyed multimillion naira goods, which irked the governor to visit the scene of the incident and promise State’s support to the victims.
Receiving the #50M Cheque on behalf of the victims, President, Ibadan Motor Parks Dealer Association, Mr. Moruf Ishola Olanrewaju appreciated Governor Makinde for fulfilling his promises to the people, adding that the intervention, which was to cushion the effect of the inferno on the affected traders, will get to them all.
In their separate remarks, Chairman, Car Division, Araromi Spare Parts Market, Mr. Akeem Adebayo and the Secretary, Tyre Division, Mr. Rasheed Mustapha commended Governor Makinde for his continuous efforts in ensuring the people of the state enjoyed dividend of democracy.
They however prayed for continuity of the good works embarked upon by his government for the betterment of the State.

Present at the presentation of the relief fund include the Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Barr. Abiodun Abdulraheem, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Adebisi Adeniyi, Permanent Secretary, Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Segun Ajekiigbe among others.

Signed:
Wasiu Olatunbosun (P.hd),
Hon. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism,
Ibadan.
Wednesday 28th April, 2021.

Sport

Edo 2020 : Gov. Makinde Rewards Oyo Medalists

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has announced reward to the state medalists at the just concluded national sports festival Edo 2020 with N500,000 to each gold medalists.

Other athletes who would receive donation were Silver medalists with the sum of N350,000 each ,bronze medalists, N250,000 each while each coach of every sport would get N500,000 each

He disclosed this when he hosted the athletic team that represented Oyo state at the Governor’s office Secretariat Ibadan.

Governor Makinde said that his administration would continue to prioritise sports development as a strategic means to productively engage youths in the state 

While lauding the Oyo state Contingent at the Edo 2020 competition, Governor Makinde implored all the medalists not to take their career to other states as being insinuated in some quarters saying the state would never disappoint them.

The commissioner for Sports, Mr. Seun Fakorede said the feat recorded by the state contingent was unprecedented.

Earlier, one of the medalists, Babalola  Mumini, made some requests bordering on employment, finance and logistics.

Iyabo Adebisi

Economy

Gov. Makinde To Unveil Maiden Edition Of Diaspora Day

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Governor Seyi Makinde will unveil the maiden edition of the State’s Diaspora Day.

The event which will take place On April 22 in the Oyo State Capital, Ibadan is themed Promoting Diaspora Investments, Safe Migration and Curbing Human Trafficking.

This is as the governor’s aide on Diaspora Matters; Bolanle Sarumi Aliyu declared that the state would take the lead to drive both the foreign and local investments into the economy.

In a statement issued by the President of the Journalists International Forum For Migration (JIFORM), Ajibola Abayomi, who doubles as the media anchor for the event, Bolanle stated that the Governor’s blue print on diaspora matters was economic friendly.

Expressing the governor’s desire to actualize the aged-long economic diversification advocacy towards making Nigeria less dependent on oil, she called on investors both home and abroad to access the tourism potentials and other resources in the state.

The event will have the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama as the special guest of honour with the participation of Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as well as Mrs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Director General, National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking In Persons (NAPTIP).

Bolanle said the event would among other things review the investment opportunities for Nigerians in the diaspora especially Oyo State indigenes with a view to further develop the state’s economy.

While admonishing the youths to shun irregular migration, she said the state was committed to promoting socio-economic activities aimed at creating more jobs and to restore confidence in the economy.

 According to her, the governor was committed to the eradication of human trafficking and would continue to ensure that the interests of the Oyo State indigenes were protected across the globe.

Noting that youths in the Southern part of the country dominated the list of stranded Nigerians in the Middle East, the SSA pledged to work with other diaspora officials across the nation to further promote orderly, safe and regular migration.

Other notable appointees in the state billed for the summit are Chief Bisi Ilaka, the Chief of Staff to the Governor; Professor Oyewo Oyelowo, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Segun Ogunwuyi, the Director General, Oyo State! Investment and private Public Partnership; Princess w Professor Byron Price, the Global Director Diaspora Innovation Institute, City University  USA; Professor Ikechukwu Kanu Anthony from Tansian University Anambra; Dr Williams Ijoma, the President, Organisation pour l’Integrtion Africaine (OIA) Togo; Prince Michael Nku-Abuo, the Director General, Migration Control Services Agency, Cross River State.

Adewumi Faniran

Lifestyle

Ex-MILAD Usman Left Indelible Marks In Oyo- Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, paid tribute to a former military administrator of the state, Col. Ahmed Usman.
Makinde described the death of the ex-MILAD, who served the state between 1996 and 1998, as painful, praying to God to grant repose to his soul.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde expressed his condolence to the family of the late Usman and the government and people of Kogi State.
He prayed that God will grant them the fortitude to bear the loss of the ex-MILAD, whom he said served Oyo State to the best of his abilities and made great marks that cannot be forgotten.
The governor said: “With total submission to the will of the Almighty, I mourn the passage unto glory of Col. Ahmed Usman (rtd), who served our dear state as its military administrator between 1996 and 1998.
“In Col. Usman, Oyo State had an administrator who did his best and made indelible marks on the state despite the challenges he was faced with. His efforts and contributions to the state will continue to remain a reference point in the record of military administrators that governed Oyo State.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Oyo State, I commiserate with his family and the governor, government and people of Kogi State where he hailed from. It is my prayer that God will grant repose to his soul and grant all of us the fortitude to bear this loss.”
The statement added that Usman would be remembered for his efforts in saving the Oodua Group of Companies during the military era.

Signed
Taiwo Adisa
Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde

April 14, 2021

Security

Security Challenges Are Surmountable, Requires Collaborative Efforts of Stakeholders- Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on leaders in the country to shun partisanship and come together to mount a collective fight against insecurity in the country.
The governor stated this while hosting the governors of Borno, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, his Kwara State counterpart, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and a former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.
The governor believed that security challenges facing the nation nation are surmonuntable but required the collaborative efforts of stakeholders.
Governor Makinde commended Governor Zulum for his efforts in tackling insurgency and banditry in the state.
He also congratulated him for a well-deserved award being conferred on him by the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, Worldwide.
Earlier, the Borno State Governor, Professor Zulum called on people to continue to live in peace and harmony for the betterment of Nigeria.
Professor Zulum said that the visit was meant to commiserate with the governor over the crisis in Sasa and the fire incident that engulfed the spare parts market in Ibadan.
He prayed that such incidents would never happen again.

Iyabo Adebisi

Agriculture

Makinde Flags Off UN Food Systems Summit, Says It’s Tme To Change The Face Of Agriculture

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Oyo State Governor Engr Seyi Makinde has flagged off the Exploratory Dialogue of the United Nations Food Systems Summit in the South West Geo-Political Zone.
This is coming ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) convened by the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and scheduled to hold in September 2021.
The Federal Government of Nigeria through Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning organised a dialogue series across the six Geo-Political zones in the country to tackle Food security challenges.
Makinde, while delivering his address at the event held in Ibadan on Thursday, noted that it is time to change the face of Agriculture and Agribusiness in the South West.
The Governor who was ably represented by the Secretary to State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, confirmed that these are challenging times especially with the emergence of a global pandemic that shook the economies of nation’s, giving room to hunger, poverty and hardships.
He however, noted that the issue of food supply and surplus is key to reviving the crashing economy, hence there is need for emergency food response that must be sustained and well funded.
He therefore called on all stakeholders to change the face of agriculture by ensuring the realization of 5 Action plans: ensuring access to safe and nutritious food for all, shift to sustainable consumption pattern, post nature positive production, advance equitable livelihoods and build resilience to vulnerabilities, shocks and stress.
In a bid to accelerate the implementation and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs by 2030, the Secretary General of the UN will convene a summit on food systems in September 2021 to help develop the future direction of global food systems and inspire necessary actions.
These are challenging times, In the past one year, we have witnessed the Covid-19 pandemic and the hardbreak it infused into our societies and economies and the entire food systems.
The pandemic threatened the very existence of life for billions of people and threw millions.of families into poverty and hunger around the world.
As we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic has exonerated the need for improved social protection and closing the gap food security among others.
Food and nutritional security are the foundation of a decent life and sound education and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. it is therefore high Time we built an emergency food response that must be sustained and well funded. ” He explained.
He noted that as “the world population rapidly grows, we must improve our agricultural productivity and production. By 2050, we must grow 70% more food to meet up with the fast growing world population, else Nigeria will be at risk of faminine and malnutrition.”
“I am confident that we can create a vibrant food and agric business sector which is essential in increasing food security, tackling poverty and driving inclusive economic development. So let’s all business, public sector and the civil society live up to this responsibility by working together,” Makinde added.
As a government, we have marshalled various programs to stem down the challenges of food security and engaged critical stakeholder to promote food systems in our state.
“We established the agric business development agency.
“Upgraded the existing farm settlements to farm estates to enhance value addition to our agricultural produce.
“We introduced agricultural programs for youths in other to challenge the mindset of youths and expose.them to viable opportunities in agric business from a young age.
The curator and representative from the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National planning Dr Sanjo Faniran during his good will message said food system has contributed greatly to many developmental issues and improving food systems can initiate multiple change for societal development.
The Honorable Commisioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Barr Adeniyi Farinto earlier in his opening remarks disclosed that the state government through his ministry is processing a long term development plan to span from 2021-2040 to address issues affecting food systems and security.
Farinto noted that the proactiveness of the Seyi Makinde led administration has fueled various policies and projects being executed in the different sectors.
He said, “Oyo state Government is proactive in addressing issues affecting the food systems. while various policies, programs and projects are being executed in sectors, the state is taking more strategic approach in addressing developmental challenges by developing strategic action plan. I am glad to inform all that my ministry is into the process of developing a long term state state development plan to span from 2021 to 20140. In a couple of weeks, some of us present here today will be part of the launch of the plan and the Medium Term Sector Strategies that will drive the plan implementation.
“In the same vein, the Oyo State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) coordinated by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning is actively complementing the efforts of State Government bro improve nutritional status for children, women and bulb groups in the state. we recently launched the 4-year Action Plan on Food and Nutrition which became operational with the implementation of the year 2021 budget.”
The event was attended by Honorable Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, political appointees and civil servants from Oyo, Osun and Ekiti states.
The delegates during their goodwill messaged all agreed that the program is coming at such a critical and right time as Nigeria is currently being plunged rapidly into food inflation.

Kayode Banjo

News Yoruba

Ijoba Ipinle Oyo, Yo Se Atuse Popona To Wa Ni Igberiko

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Gomina ipinle Oyo, Onimo ero Seyi Makinde ti so pe isejoba re, yo satunse lori opopona to je ti igberiko ti ko ni din ni ibuso igba niye niipase ise akanse to wa fun ese kuku ati tita-rira nkan eka ogbin ramp fun todun 2021.

O soro yi, lasiko ti on ngba asoju Bank idagbasoke ile adulawo ati ajo eleto isuna agbaye fun idagbasoke ise agbe IFAD, llalejo loofisi re.

Gomina ni isejoba re, ni on sise lati ri daju pe agbega deba eka ohun ogbin nipinle yi ti yio si mu goke agba debi ipo amuye, ti yo si fun pese ise fun opo odo ti moni ise lowo.

Gomina Makinde tun gboriyin fun ise akanse RAAMP, lori akitiyan lati tun opopona to wa nigberiko to wo ibuso igba niye se.

Saaju, eni to lewaju iko Banki idagbasoke ile adulawo, Omowe Chucks Ezedinma sope ile ifowopamo naa lo n sise lowo lati sise Pataki lori siso nkan oko di nkan mira, wro yi ni won yo si se agbekale re si ipinle mefa tipinle Oyo si je okan.

Adebisi/Afonja

Politics

Arapaja, Olafeso Slug It Out For PDP SW Chairman

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Ahead of its Zonal congresses slated for March 6,stakeholders of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the south west have met in Ibadan.
At the meeting held at the Agodi Government House,Ibadan, Governor Makinde presented former Ambasardor to Jordan, Mr Taofeek Arapaja as the candidate for the position of zonal chairman of the party.
Governor Makinde who noted that apart from the position of the South-west PDP women leader given to Mrs Bosede Adedibu; to honour Chief Lamidi Adedibu, all other positions were zoned to each state in the Southwest with chairmanship position zoned to Oyo
He urged every state to allow inclusiveness in choosing their candidates for the positions.
The governor therefore appealed to all agrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the Southwest, to join hands in rebuilding the party, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
While commending Olagunsoye Oyinlola led reconciliation committee in its efforts to unite all implored the committee to continue working towards achieving lasting peace in the party.
In a message; the chairman of the reconciliation Committee, Prince Oyinlola,in the interest of the party called for unity among all members
However,another group of the PDP in the South West held a similar meeting in Lagos where it presented Dr Eddy Olafeso as its chairman.
Members of the party’s Board of Trustees which include Senator Olu Aina,Dr Saka Balogun, serving senators from Ekiti and Oyo states; Abiodun Olujimi and Chief Kola Balogun, sen Hosea Agboola,serving house of representatives members, and the PDP candidate in the last governorship election in Ondo state ,Mr Eyitayo Jegede, ,attended the Agodi Government House,Ibadan.

News Yoruba

Gómìna Makinde Pa Lásẹ Pé Kí Ọjà Sháshá Jẹ́ Sísí Padà Lẹ́yẹ Ọ̀sọkà

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Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, onímọ̀ ẹ̀rọ Seyi Makinde ti pálásẹ pé kí ọjà sásá níjọba ìbílẹ̀ Akinyẹle sì padà lẹ́yẹ ọ̀sọkà, ọjà ọ̀hún ni wọ́n gbé tì pa lẹ́yìn tí rògbòdìyàn bẹ́ sílẹ̀ lárin àwọn onilẹ àtàwọn tó wá sisẹ́ níbẹ̀.

Ó pa àsẹ yi lẹ́yìn ìjóko àláfìa tó wáyé lárin Seriki sasa, àlhájì Haruna Maiyasin, Baalẹ agbègbè sasa álhájì Amusq Ajani àtàwọn tọ́rọ̀ kan gbọ̀gbọ̀n ní gbọngan western Secretariat ìbàdàn.

Gómìnà Makinde se lálàyé pé òun gbé ìgbésẹ̀ láti sí ọjà yí padà kí kárà-katà lè bẹ̀rẹ̀ ní sansan, kó sì ma mú kí ìfàsẹ́yìn dé bá ètò ọrọ̀ ajé àwọn  ọlọ́jà, papa jùlọ nígbàtí gbogbo igun tọ́rọ̀kan ti gbà láti ma gbé pọ̀ lálafìa.

Sájú Baalẹ sasa àti seriki sasa nínú ọ̀rọ̀ ọ̀tọ̀wọn  gbẹnu àwọn òntàjà tọrọ àforíjì lórí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ tó wáyé ọ̀hún, tí wọ́n sì sèlérí láti sisẹ́ ri dájú pé àláfìa àti ìbásepọ̀ láisi ìkùnsínú ńwáyé lọ́jà sasa.

Adebisi/Afọnja

Economy

Gov. Makinde Orders Re-opening of Shasa Market

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Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has ordered the immediate reopening of Shasha market in Akinyele local government area of Oyo State earlier closed following clashes between indigenes and settlers.

He gave the order during a peace parley between the Seriki Shasha, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin and Baale Shasha Community, Amusa Ajani and other stakeholders at the Western Hall, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde who explained that he was initially reluctant to close the market with a view to sustaining the livelihood of the traders said there was no need to keep the market closed as all affected parties have now agreed to live peaceably.

While ordering that the market annex of Shasha established in Iroko during the crises should be closed, the Governor equally instructed relevant agencies to immediately restructure the market and fix up Solar light around the community to enhance activities around the market.

The Deputy Inspector General Zone 11, DIG David Falawiyo who was in the meeting with the State Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, noted that the police would continue to maintain surveillance and presence in the market while ensuring that peace and tranquility prevail.

Earlier, the Baale of Shasha and the Seriki of Shasha in their separate remarks had apologized on behalf of the traders and warring factions on the unfortunate incident at the market.

They promised to ensure peaceful coexistence and brotherliness in the Shasha market.

It would be recalled that Governor Makinde closed Shasha market in the wake of crisis which erupted between an indigene and settler resulting in lost of lives and property.

Iyabo Adebisi

News Yoruba

Gómìnà Makinde àtàwọn Gómìnà lápá Ariwa ilẹ̀yíi, sàbẹ̀wò sí Séríkí Sasa

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Lára akitiyan láti wójùtú sí áwọ̀ọ̀ tó wáyé lọ́jà sásá nílu ìbàdàn, Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, onímọ̀ẹ̀rọ Seyi Makinde, ti léwájú Gómìnà mẹ́rin ọ̀tọ̀tọ̀ láti áàpá ìlà-oorun ilẹ̀ yíì, lọsí àafin séríkí sásá, àlhájì Haruna meyaasin.

Àwọn Gómìnà ọ̀hún níì Abdullahi Ganduje tìpínlẹ̀ Kano, Bello Matawalle Zamfara, Abubakar Bajudu Kebi pati Abubakar Bello tìpínlẹ̀ Niger.

Lára àwọn èèyàn tó sèbẹ̀wò ohun tuni àwọn adarí lẹ́ka ètò àbò nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, olùbádámọ̀ràn pàtàkì sí Gómìnà Makinde fọ̀rọ̀ àbò, Fatai Owoseni, alága ìgbìmọ̀ olùgbanimọ̀ràn, sẹnatọr Hosea agboola àti sẹnatọr Mosurat Sumọnu.

Akọ̀ròyìn ilésẹ́ Radio Nàijírìa, jọ́bọ̀ pé okọ̀ alábo dúró wámú-wámú ní tìbú-tooro ọjà ọ̀hún.

Nínú ọ̀rọ̀ rẹ̀, séríkí sásá nílu ìbàdàn, àlhájì Ahmọdu Zungeru, ẹnitó banújẹ́ púpọ̀ lórí ìsẹ̀lẹ̀ náà, gbóríyìn fún Gómìnà Makinde fún fífẹsẹ̀ àláfìa múlẹ̀ pẹ̀lú àwọn tójẹ́ hausa, láti ìgbà tóti gorí àléefà.

Nígbà tó wá ń sọ̀rọ̀, láàfin ọba náà, Gómìnà Makinde bèrè fún ìbásepọ̀ àláfìa, tósì sèlérí wípé ètò ìsèjoba òhun yóò wá gbogbo ọ̀nà láti dáà àláfìa padà lọ́tun.

Adebisi/idogbe

Security

Sasa Crisis: Makinde, 4 Northern Govs. Visit Serkin Sasa

By Web News 657

In a bid to find lasting solution to the crisis which engulfed the popular Sasa market, Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has led four governors of the Northern Zone of the country to the palace of the Serkin Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin.

The governors are Abdullahi Ganduje  Kano, Bello Matawalle ,Zamfara,

Abubakar Bagudu Kebbi and Abubakar Bello,Niger state.

The team which include security heads in Oyo state ,Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Security,Fatai Owoseni,chairman Advisory Council, Sen Hosea Agboola, and former speaker,Senator Monsurat Sumonu were received warmly to the palace of Serkin Sasa.

Radio Nigeria observed that there was heavy presence of security in strategic places within and outside the market  with aerial survellaice by the Nigeria policeforce.

In an opening remark,the Serkin Sasa of Ibadanland,Alhaji Ahmodu Zugeru while regretting the unfortunate incident however lauded governor Makinde for his peaceful relationship with the Hausa community since inception of his administration.

Speaking at the palace,Governor Makinde sued for peace and promised that his government would find means to restore peace.

In an interview with Special Adviser to the governor  on security matters,former commissioner of police rtd, Fatai Owoseni said with the level of deliberation and understanding that ensued thereafter, and the peace talk with youths from both sides, it was hopeful rhat peace and unity would reign in Sasa henceforth 

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Makinde, Akeredolu Visit Sasa Market, Sue for Peace

By Web News 1682


Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and his counterpart from Ondo, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN have appealed to residents and traders to remain calm following a mayhem which occurred between an indigene and settler in Sasa market, Akinyele local government area of Oyo state.
Governor Akeredolu who was in company of Governor Makinde visited the market to commiserate with the affected traders and residents in the area over their losses.
Addressing the warring factions at the popular Sasa market, Governor Seyi Makinde and the Chairman of the South West Governors Forum, Rotimi Akeredolu enjoined the aggrieved groups to sheath their swords and give peace a chance.
They warned against reprisal attacks reminding the people that Nigeria is one and spread across the different geo-political zones of the country.
Speaking with newsmen after the exercise,Governor Makinde promised an immediate palliatives for the traders and residents of Sasa community who lost their abodes and properties to the clash.
The governor, who would later meet with the leaders of the market to find a lasting solution to the conflict, urged the security agents to step up their game and fish out those who were hiding under the crisis to perpetrate evils.
On the closure of the Sasa market and environs to further forestall the break down of law and order, Governor Makinde said the curfew was still in place.
Also, in an interview, Governor Akeredolu appealed to the people to allow the incumbent governor to take charge and resolve the matter amicably.
It would be recalled that a man was allegedly killed following a fight which occurred between an indigene and settlers at the market last Thursday resulting into reprisal attacks leading to loss of lives and properties.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Oyo Gov. Plans Roadmap to Peace in Ibarapa

By Web News 571

Oyo State Government is to set up a Peace and Security Committee to ensure necessary interventions and mediation that would enhance peace in troubled areas of the state especially Ibarapa zone 

The Onidere of Idere and the Secretary of the Ibarapa Traditional Council, Oba Aderoju Kingsley said this in an interview with journalists  after a closed door meeting of the Ibarapa traditional council with Governor Seyi Makinde at the Agodi Government house, Ibadan. 

Oba Aderoju explained that peace has since returned to Ibarapa land, with the people going about their activities after the recent visit of the Governor to the zone

The Onidere noted that apart from herdsmen, the traditional council of Ibarapa requested the state government to rid the region of all criminal element for it to contribute positively to the development of the state

 It would be recalled that there was security breaches in Ibarapaland recently between herdsmen and farmers which had resulted in the destruction of lives and properties .

The closed door meeting between the traditional rulers in the region and governor Seyi Makinde was part of moves to address security lapses in the area.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Governor Makinde still in PDP- Taiwo Adisa

By Web News 547

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, has described a news story making round that the governor is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for ADC as a concocted falsehood.

A statement by Mr. Adisa says contrary to the fake news report published by a newspaper medium, Governor Makinde has no plan to join any other party.

The statement states that governor Makinde has remained a strong pillar of the party for many years and is already leading the mission for its resurgence in the South-West.

Mr. Adisa stated that the report in question raised all the red flags of fake news, as it was based on unverifiable claims from an unnamed source, adding that if the journalist and the editors of the medium had done due diligence, such falsehood would not have found its way into the public sphere.

The media aide added that attempt to launch the concocted story shortly after some media outfits had tried to exaggerate the governor’s exit from a WhatsApp platform that purportedly belongs to the PDP, is negatively ingenious.

The statement maintained that apart from the governor not contemplating joining ADC or any other party for that matter, he would also not be distracted by the ridiculous lies being circulated by the enemies within and without.

Adisa said: “There is a concocted lie doing the rounds about Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State planning to dump the PDP.

“This is the latest in the rounds of false reports and fake news, weapons which some individuals have employed to wage needless war against the governor.

“It becomes imperative to attack the hydra-headed monster of fake news and false reports and this particular report raised all the red flags of fake news, as it was based on alleged hints from an individual who claimed not to want his name in print.

“The noble profession of journalism dictates that if a party makes insinuations about another party, the second party’s response should be sought. The reporter in question had access to the media unit of the governor but he chose to fly with the falsehood. 

“This is the kind of story that would have had its place in the dust bins if the reporter and editors of the medium did due diligence on it.

“However, knowing that there is an agenda by some people to derail the Makinde Administration with fake news, it is clear that any news no matter how false or unverified, will be allowed to scale through the gate-keepers in the media, some of who are their allies.”

“But we need to make something clear: no matter the amount of falsehood through fake news and false alarms, Governor Makinde will continue to remain focused on the mandate of developing Oyo State. 

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Gov. Makinde Talks Tough On Insecurity

By Web News 528

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government has turned the heat on kidnappers and criminals in Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun axis of the state declaring that the state will succeed in routing them.

Governor Makinde, who was speaking at different spots in Ibarapaland where he engaged the people in town hall meetings, said that his administration would get the criminals to account for their heinous acts in the state.

He equally declared that the state could not afford to lose any more lives to insecurity, stating, however, that any action that must be taken must be guided by the realisation that a wrong solution must not be proffered in order to avoid unintended consequences.

Governor Makinde said  government would compensate victims of the insecurity situation in Ibarapaland, adding that measures that the government is taking to curtail the situation include the setting up of an all-inclusive peace and security committee at the local government levels and the stepping up intelligence gathering in the area.

He said his government would convene a meeting with traditional rulers in Ibarapaland in the next few days with a view to coming up with recommendations on the situation, warning that emergency situations as such should have been brought to the attention of the government long before it escalated.

Governor Makinde added that apart from the immediate deployment of 200 additional Amotekun Corps to Ibarapaland, he has also instructed that the agency and other security apparatuses step up on intelligence gathering, stating that the government will also fast-track its identity management policy so that it could know who lives where in the state.

The governor equally warned residents of the state not to stigmatise any particular ethnic group but to search out the real enemies who he said are the kidnappers, bandits, rapists, hoodlums and armed robbers.

He visited homes of the late Dr. Fatai Aborode and others who lost their lives to the crisis in the area.

Governor Makinde, who equally commiserated with Mrs. Idowu Babarinde, who lost a child to indiscriminate shooting by kidnappers in their attempt to kidnap a filling station owner in Idere, said he was pained by the losses recorded in the area, adding that he felt the pain of the people of Ibarapaland.

The royal fathers at diffirent fora in Igangan and Idere ,Ibarapa area of the state commended governor Makinde for the security strategy he put in place in the last two weeks.

Iyabo Adebisi

News Yoruba

Gomina Makinde Sepade Po Pelu Awon Toro Aabo Kan Lagbe-Gbe Ibarapa

By Web News 929

Gomina Seyi Makinde tipinle Oyo ti sepade po pely awon torokan lagbegbe ibarapa ni ipinle yi lori bi oro aabo se mehe lagbegbe ibe.

Gomina Makinde nigbati o nsoro nilu Igbo Ora pelu awon eniyan so wipe oun ni imolara irora ti won nkoju, o wa ni abewo naa yio jeki oun wa ojutu si isoro oro aabo toti ndi gbonmo-gbonmo lagbegbe naa.

O salaye wipe ijoba ti fowosi ifilole igbimo ti yio risi oro alaafia ati aabo nijoba ibile naa to wa tenumo pe ijoba ipinle yi seto oro aabo lati ri with alaafia joba nibe.

Lori be won ti se ko awon iko amotekun to pos ii lo sibe, fomina ni awon osise ajo alaabo naa to to igba ni won ti ko lo sibe lati satileyin fun awon to wa nibe to wa fikun wipe oko merin miran ni won yio fun iko alaabo naa lati fi maa sise.

O tun salaye wipe won ti pase lati bere eto iforukosile fun idanimo lawon agbegbe naa.

Gomina war o awon to di ipo oselu mu lati maa tete pe akiyesi ijoba si awon ohun ti o ba nsele lagbegbe won.

O wa kedun pely awon molebi to ti padanu eni won nitori oro aabo to mehe.

Lara awon to wa nibi ipade naa lati tiadari ile igbimo asofin ipinle Oyo, awon alakoso, alaga, ati awon omo igbimo lajo-lajo, awon omo ile igbimo asofin ati awon to dipo oselu mu ti won wa lati ekun ibarapa.

 Adebisi/Dada

Security

Gov. Makinde Meets Stakeholders Over Insecurity in Ibarapa

By Web News 621

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has met with selected stakeholders in Ibarapa area of the state over security breaches in the axis and declared that the problems of the people are his problems.

Governor Makinde while speaking in Igbo Ora with concerned people said that he feels the pains of the people noting that the visit would enable him find lasting solutions to the lingering insecurity issues in the area.

He stated that the state has approved the setting up of Peace and Security Committee at the local government levels emphasising that the state government would put in place other security measures to ensure peace in the area.

On the deployment of additional Amotekun operatives, the governor said the 200 Amotekun Corps have been deployed to  support  with logistics with a promise to bring four additional operational vehicles for the corps

He also disclosed that the government had directed the immediate take-off of an identity management programme to enable it to know who is who in the communities. 

The governor also urged political office holders to always call the attention of the government to the happenings within their localities, saying that he decided to sleep over in Ibarapa to feel the pulse of the people.

He commiserated with the families that have lost loved ones to the insecurity situation.

 “So, this is also to let people know that I feel their pain, because I have had a very close interaction with Dr. Fatai Aborode in the past. I commiserate with his family and many others who have lost loved ones to this situation.

“I feel the pain and I believe that with everybody coming together, we will be able to tackle the problem.

“Also, political office holders need to know that when they see something, they have to say something.”

On the enforcement of anti-grazing law, the governor declared that such is an area where state police would have helped.

He said: “Quite frankly, the governors are at the mercy of federal security agencies to implement certain laws. 

“That was why we asked for State Police. In the first instance, it is a constitutional issue and, in the absence of having that, governors in the South West came together and formed Amotekun as a stop gap. 

The meeting had in attendance the speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon.’Debo Ogundoyin, Commissioners, Chairmen and members of Boards and Parastatals, members of the State House of Assembly and all the political appointees from Ibarapa Zone.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Makinde Promises Educational Advancement Through ICT

By Web News 524

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration is poised to improve the state education sector especially through ICT interventions in line with international best practices. 

He stated this during a courtesy call by a delegation from Korea International Corporation Agency (KOICA) led by their country director in company of official from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

The Governor said it has become imperative to utilize ICT in evolving the state education sector just as the administration had begun exploring e-governance to promote efficiency in public servic

Governor Makinde appreciated the gesture of the South Korea agency for its proposed support to one of its model schools currently under construction through provision ICT instructional materials and pledged openness and sincerity to the partnership.

In a remark, Country Director  Woochen Cheng said the programme was in line with South Korea support to developing countries in promoting digital literacy, and stressed that the UBEC smart school initiative was suitable for the programming, adding that Oyo state Lagos and Abuja had been selected as beneficiaries

Earlier,The chairman of Oyo state Universal Basic Education Board,Dr Nureni Adeniran had earlier hinted that a model school situated in Akinyele local government to be completed by March would be used for the ICT intervention project 

Iyabo Adebisi

Sport

Gov. Makinde Pledges Sport Development in tackling Youth Restiveness

By Web News 830

Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will explore the area of sports to address youths’ restiveness in the state.

He stated this while receiving the winner of the just concluded World Feather Weight Boxing Championship, Rilwan Oyekola also known as scorpion on a courtesy call at the Agodi, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Addressing the delegation of the Local Organizing Committee of the World Boxing Federation (WBF) on the entourage of the world champion, governor Makinde promised to encourage more youths in sporting activities.

In a remark, the leader of the delegation and chairman, Local Organizing Committee of the World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Featherweight title bout, Mr. Olawale Okuniyi said it was a good thing that the competition happened again in the year 2020 after 57 years ago.

It would be recalled that Ilaji Stadium was filled to the capacity on the 27th of December, 2020 as Rilwan Oyekola coasted home to victory during the ten rounds boxing bout between him and his Argentine counterpart, Lucas Mathias.

Iyabo Adebisi