Politics

Breaking: Oyo Assembly Sets To Screen New Commissioner Designates

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Ten commissioner designates will today be screened by the Oyo state house of Assembly at three O clock in the afternoon.

Speaker of the house, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin gave the hint at the ongoing plenary for the 2022 budget presentation

While reading a letter from the governor requesting the screening and confirmation of the nominees, the speaker directed the commissioner nominees to supply the house their curriculum vitae.

Our correspondent report that the executive governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, political appointees, Royal Fathers and other important personalities are at the plenary for the budget presentation.

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Gov. Makinde Passionate About Pensioners- Oyo Speaker

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Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin says Governor Seyi Makinde remains one of the most committed to the prompt payment of pensions and gratuities of retirees in the country.

The Speaker said this while speaking at the Pensioners Day celebration held at the Oyo State Pensioners House, Jericho Ibadan.

Mr Ogundoyin said the Governor has been able to fulfill his campaign promise of making life comfortable for pensioners in the State.

According to Mr Ogundoyin, by the end of the present administration, Governor Seyi Makinde would have offset the #56billion accumulated gratuities owed pensioners by the previous Governments in Oyo State.

” Our Pensioners have been receiving their pensions on the 25th of every Month just like the Oyo State workers. Before the commencement of this Government, a sum of #100million was usually committed monthly to the payment of pensions. But Governor Seyi Makinde had increased the money to about #300billion. This is because he is a Governor that is so passionate about the welfare of retirees.” He said.

The Speaker noted that the most Pensioners Friendly Governor award presented to Governor Seyi Makinde recently by the national body of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP was most deserving.

While reiterating the resolve of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly to give legislative support to policies of the Governor which are meant to enhance the standard of living of the senior citizens, Mr Ogundoyin added that the State Legislature had passed the Oyo State Pension Board Amendment Bill, 2021 and the Elderly Persons Protection Bill, 2021 into Law.

He appealed to the pensioners to desist from investing their gratuities and money on businesses they have no full knowledge of.

The Oyo State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Siju Lawal appealed to the pensioners to continue to support the PDP led Government in the State.

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Oyo Plans To Construct 500,000 Litters Capacity Aviation Fuel Facility

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The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has revealed plans to construct a 500,000 litres capacity aviation fuel facility at the Ibadan Airport.

The governor disclosed this in his keynote address at the stakeholders town hall meeting on citizens engagement on the 2022 budget held at Ibarapa East Local Government Secretariat Hall, Eruwa on Thursday.

The governor, who was represented by the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin noted that the construction of the fuel facility is necessary to improve the standard of the airport.

He stated that the project would be one of the numerous projects just awarded and about to commence in the State, adding that, some projects were already in the completion stage and will soon be commissioned.

“Other projects include: the installation of Mini-Grid Energy Projects in Ogbomosho south, Atiba, Ona-Ara and Iwajowa LGAs; construction of Isaba-Ogundoyin road Eruwa; construction and rehabilitation of Iseyin-Oyo road, construction of two-bay permanent fire stations at Atiba and Ibarapa LGAs, amongst others.

“The remodelling of Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, reconstruction of Oyo township road, reconstruction of Saki-Ogbono-Igboho road, construction of pilot farm estates at Eruwa,Akufo and Fashola as well as the light up Oyo State Phase 2.”

He urged Oyo State citizens to be involved in the year 2022 budget planning, in order to record many achievements that will be beneficial to the people of Oyo State.

Also, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin on behalf of the governor of Oyo State, appreciated those that attended the meeting and expressed their minds on what they wanted the government to do for them, as he said this was essential in other to help the government to know the right area to channel resources to have a better Oyo state and promised that the government will fulfil all promises and request of the citizens.

Earlier in her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs. Mofoluke Adebiyi said that the current administration’s open government initiative is aimed at strengthening civic voices, demonstrating the responsiveness of government system and promoting the interest of all citizens.

She declared that, the last two years have witnessed a tremendous change in the inclusion and participation of citizens in governance through budget development and implementation.

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Oyo Assembly Receives Nominee List of Commissioner

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Oyo state house of Assembly has received a list of seven commissioner nominee forwarded to it by state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. 

Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin while reading the letter from the executive at the plenary said the nominees should appear before the house this Thursday with their plan of actions and achievements while in office as commissioners. 

Radio Nigeria reports that the seven commissioner designates were in the cabinet of the present administration from inception. 

The nominees are Mr Akinola Ojo, ministry of finance, professor Oyelowo Oyewo, Justice, Chief Bayo Lawal, Local government and chieftancy matters, professor Daud Shangodoyin, ministry of public works. 

Others are Barrister Temilolu Ashamu, ministry of energy, Mrs Fausat Sanni, Women affairs, Alh Ayansiju Lawal, establishment and training.

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Judiciary

Oyo Speaker Dissolves 36 Committee Of The 9TH Assembly

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Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has announced the dissolution of all 36 standing Committee of the 9th Assembly. 

The dissolution which was announced on the floor of the House during its short plenary, is with immediate effect. 

In an interview after the sitting, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the dissolution of the standing committees was to restructure legislative activities for better performance. 

Mr Ogundoyin said the dissolution was in line with parliamentary processes, rules and regulations.

The speaker said all ADHOC committees would henceforth complete legislative processes on outstanding bills before the house. 

Though this is the first time the 9th assembly will dissolve all standing committees, our correspondent recalled that the house had last year did a minor rejig, affecting standing committees on works and finance. 

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Religion

Nigeria’s Present Predicament, Test From Allah It Will Soon End In Joy- Oyo Speaker

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Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin says Nigeria’s present predicament is a test from Allah and it will soon end in joy and happiness.

The Speaker who stated this in his 2021 Eid-el-Kabir message said just as Allah surprised Prophet Ibrahim on the Mount of Arafat by replacing his son Ismail with a ram, Nigeria will soon be rid of its many challenges. 

He therefore urged Nigerians to continue to demonstrate strong faith and engage in more devotional and sacrificial acts saying Allah has promised ease after hardship and succor after tribulations.

“The story behind Eid-el-Kabir festival was one that demonstrated total obedience and submission to Allah. Prophet Ibrahim had already blindfolded his son Ismail and was already moving the knife up and down his neck but Allah replaced Ismail with a ram and his son was unharmed. I am sure another opportunity has presented itself for all of us in Nigeria to use this year’s Eid-el-Kabir to renew our faith in Allah. We should never lose hope in the sincere believe that all will be well with our nation soon. Prophet Ibrahim laughed and rejoiced at the end of his trial , we shall also live to see a better and more prosperous Nigeria which will be devoid of all the present crises. ” Oyo Speaker prayed.

According to him, Nigerians should imbibe other significant lessons of Ileya festival like having and demonstrating strong piety and the act of sharing and caring for the needy. 

“We should learn to extend love to ourselves all the time. During Eid-el-Kabir, meat and food are shared among ourselves and most importantly among the poor people. This will no doubt promote love, togetherness and peace amongst us. Let us remember that our meat and food do not get to Allah but our piety . We should constantly support the needy and the downtrodden amongst us so as to make life easier and meaningful for them too. ” Hon Ogundoyin counselled.

While calling on Islamic faithful and indeed all Nigerians to use this festival to pray for an end to insecurity across the Country, the Speaker said the situation is more worrisome now than before. 

He used the medium to specially felicitate the people of Oyo State as well as the teeming Muslims in Ibarapaland on this year’s Ileya festival, and prayed to Allah to accept the sacrifice and the prayers of the entire Islamic faithful.

“Our people in Oyo State are already experiencing new lease of life. Special thanks to the people friendly policies of Governor Seyi Makinde. I want to urge the residents of the State to increase their prayers for this administration so that more developmental strides will be achieved. ” He added.

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2nd Anniversary: Restructuring is paramount – OYHA

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has celebrated its 2nd Anniversary with a call to the Federal Government to begin the process of restructuring the country.

The Anniversary was marked with a special plenary session which was attended by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and other political functionaries and dignitaries.

In his Anniversary remark , the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said with the various challenges confronting the nation, there could not have been a more better time than now for the nation to hearken to the call for  restructuring of the country.

He added that the restructuring should commence with the review of the 1999 Constitution. 

According to him, some items on the Exclusive Legislative List should moved to the Concurrent Legislative List.

” There’s too much concentration of power at the Center. As a House we are saying that some items in the Exclusive Legislative List like , Item 2 (Arms, Ammunition and Explosives), Item 3 (Aviation), Item 39 (Mines and Minerals), Item 45 (Police and other security Agencies), Item 55 (Railways), and Item 63 (Traffic on Federal Trunk Roads) should be moved to Concurrent and Residual Legislative Lists.

” I believe if restructuring is done, States and Local Government will have the power to effectively manage their internal security using State and Local Police. This means each State will be able to tackle its security challenges headlong. I want to stress that most of the items on the Exclusive Legislative List would be more efficiently managed at the State and Local levels, he said.

While highlighting the achievements of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly in the last two years, Mr Ogundoyin said it had passed a total of 56 bills , and made 83 resolutions.

This , he maintained was aside from the various oversight functions carried out by the Lawmakers. 

He equally acknowledged the support the Governor has been given to the Oyo State House of Assembly, noting that ,the harmonious working relationship that existed between the Executive, Legislature , and the Judiciary in the State was second to none.

The Lawmakers in their comments at the plenary commended the Oyo State Governor for his numerous development projects embarked upon by his administration.

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Security

Igangan Attack: Oyo Speaker Holds Emergency Security Meeting In Ibarapaland

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Following late Saturday’s attack on Igangan Community by suspected Fulani herders and bandits which led to the death of not less than twenty people and property including a palace burnt, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has held an urgent security meeting with elders , heads of security agencies and other stakeholders in Ibarapaland.

The meeting held at Ayete in Ibarapa North Local Government had in attendance the Police Area Commander, Ibarapa CSP Ojo Emmanuel, Political functionaries from the zone, Local Government Chairmen in the area, Community leaders and other stakeholders.

The Speaker said the meeting was meant to assess the situation, know the cause of the attack , put security operatives on red alert and put other urgent measures in place to forestall further attacks.

The Speaker said he rushed to Ibarapaland because the unprovoked attack was hellish and the casualty and the level of destruction was inconceivable and monumental.

” There’s increased tension in Ibarapaland as we speak. This latest attack was yet another unprovoked assault. This is a well orchestrated attack on our people by blood sucking vampires. This is sad. We need to be more united than ever before to face this rampaging bandits and blood thirsty evils.

” Our zone is under siege to say the least. Our people were murdered in their sleep and their property destroyed. Our traditional Institution has been desecrated. Or how do we explain the burning down of the palace of the Asigangan of Igangan. This is odd and tormenting. ” The Speaker stressed

According to him, the meeting appealed to security agencies to comb all the forest and identified hideouts of the criminals in order to ensure that the perpetrators are apprehended and made to face the wrath of the law.

The Speaker said with this latest attack, special security arrangement must be put in place for the whole of Ibarapaland as the place seems to be the target of heinous crimes and attacks by evil doers.

The Area Commander, Ibarapa CSP Ojo Emmanuel assured that security has reinforced in Igangan and its environs and appealed to residents to assist with useful information.

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Southwest Assembly Speakers Hold Security Summit

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The immediate need for state policing and regional security summit have formed major part of discussion at a meeting convened by Conference of Speakers of Southwest States Legislatures, and majority leaders of the state assemblies.

At the meeting held in Ibadan, the speakers wanted the governors to purchase security helicopter and drones for aerial survellance of the region.

Other issues discussed at the meeting included the security situation of the region, activities of the Western Nigeria Security Network (codenamed Operation Amotekun), financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary, and the impact of DAWN Commission in a bid to find a lasting solution.

In his opening remarks, Speaker of Oyo State House of House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the present state of insecurity in the country called for handing over the control of security apparatus to the state Governors.

The Chairman Conference of Speakers of Southwest states Legislatures who is also the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Bamidele Oleyelogun called on the federal government to take concrete position by conveying a National Security Summit.

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Politics

Oyo Government Seeks Tenure Extension For Caretaker Chairmen

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Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has received the request of the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for an extension of tenure of the sixty-eight Local Government and Local Council Development Areas Caretaker Chairmen and their members.

The request was contained in a letter forwarded to the Oyo State House of Assembly by the governor.

The tenure of the Caretaker Chairmen whose appointments were approved on the 19th of December, 2020 will expire on the 19th of December, 2020.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin who read the letter at the plenary said the House will work in line with the report generated by its Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters.

Mr Ogundoyin assured that the request will be attended to by the House during its plenary on Friday.

Meanwhile, the governor also forwarded names of nominees for the board of the Oyo State Anti-Corruption Agency to the assembly. 

They are retired Justice Eni Esan, Mr Oyebade Oyedepo, CSP Erindero Lawrence and representatives of Nigerian Police, ICAN and DSS.

The nominees are to appear before the house on Friday this week for screening.

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OYHA Suspends 13 LG, LCDA Chairmen

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Thirteen Local Government and Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs caretaker chairmen in Oyo state have been suspended indefinitely by the Oyo State House of Assembly. 

The caretaker chairmen were suspended for non-compliance to the directive of the house calling on the chairmen to provide detailed information on functional and non-functional earth moving equipment in their councils. 

The suspension followed unanimous agreement of the lawmakers at the resumed sitting of the house presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin after the #EndSARS protest in the state. 

Names of LCDAs whose caretaker chairmen were suspended are, Akinyele East, Lagelu West, Soro, Ogbomoso Central, Ogbomoso South West, Ajorosun, Ibarapa North west and Oyo South East LCDAs.

Other local government areas are, Ido, Oluyole, Ibadan North East, Itesiwaju, Oyo East Local Governments. 

The house further agreed that secretaries of the affected councils should take over activities with immediate effect. 

In the report presented by the Chairman House Committee on Local Government, Mr Olusegun Popoola, other caretaker chairmen that complied with the directive are to ensure that all farming equipment in their domains work effectively to boost agriculture in the state.

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Our nation is still in dire need of good governance at 60 – Oyo Speaker

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Lack of good governance has been described as the bane of socio-economic development of Nigeria, as the country marks her sixty years of independence.

Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin made this known in his Diamond Jubilee Independence message to Nigerians.

The speaker said at sixty, the three tiers of government, the Federal, State and Local Governments are in need of quality and selfless leaders who will practice, promote and champion good governance for all round development.

Mr Ogundoyin expressed disappointment over the attitude of the nation’s leaders which he noted has crippled the growth of Nigeria, saying that the nation desires selfless leaders and not greedy eaters.

“It is disheartening that the nation seems to lack policy direction six decades after gaining independence from the British Colonialists. We need selfless leaders who will build this country and restore her to the path of greatness and ideal governance which was the dream of the nationalists who fought for independence” Ogundoyin said.

He stated that God has been very good to Nigeria as He has blessed her with abundant human and material resources, adding that Nigerians especially the leaders at all levels must however make good and judicious use of the nation’s wealth for the betterment of the citizenry.

The Oyo speaker stated that the period of the sixtieth Independence Anniversary must be used to pray for the country, review and assess the nation’s journey since independence with a view to righting the wrongs. 

“It is our National Day and the journey has been on for the past 60years. October first was the day a free nation was born. The day we all agreed irrespective of ethno-religious differences to come together to build a strong nation. We still have a long way to go though. I believe no nation is perfect or has got it all. We need to put in our best and our best this time isn’t good at all. My advice is for us to continue to pray for our dear nation to get it right especially in terms of leadership. I congratulate Nigerians, Governor Seyi Makinde and the entire people of Oyo State on this very auspicious celebration. Let me say that our governor has proved to be a worthy leader who meant well for his people.” He added.

The speaker stressed the need for the nation’s leaders to tackle the twin problem of unemployment and poverty which he noted was largely responsible for the high level of insecurity in the country.

“The latest cases of insecurity particularly the recent upsurge in the unholy activities of BokoHaram which led to deadly attack on the convoy of the Borno State Governor where the death toll continues to rise calls for greater concern. Why are we waging war against ourselves having co-existed for six decades? Why do we still have kidnappings and ritual killings all around at this age when other developed nations are advancing in technology and making breakthrough in research activities. It is surely a disturbing and challenging situation and scenario.” Ogundoyin said further.

While emphasising on religious, ethnic and tribal tolerance, the speaker said for Nigeria to grow beyond the level it is presently, citizens must promote what unites them rather than what divides them at all times.

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Politics

OYHA To Screen OYSIEC Nominees Ahead of LG Elections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Politics

OYHA Confirms Commissioner Nominee’s Appointment

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Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has screened and confirmed a commissioner nominee, Dr Abdullateef Oyeleke who is expected to take charge the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources. 

Dr Oyeleke’s appointment was confirmed on the floor after lawmakers inquired his plan of action and asked him to take a bow. 

While answering questions, Dr Oyeleke promised to set up a task force to look into indiscriminate dumping of refuse and illegal erection of kiosk and shops in major roads, to ensure a clean, safe and secured environment. 

Speaker of the house, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin expressed confidence in the choice of Dr Oyeleke by Governor Seyi Makinde for the replacement of former Commissioner of Environment, late Kehinde Ayoola. 

Dr Abdullateef Oyeleke who until his confirmation as a commissioner in the state was the chairman, Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency, is a solicitor of business and finance law. 

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Oyo Assembly Passes Amendment of Two Laws

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the amendment of two state laws.

The laws which are Revenue Administration Law, 2015 and Debt Management Agency Law, 2013, were passed after they scaled through the third reading during plenary.

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, who presided over the plenary, said the amendments became imperative to reorganize the agencies to meet the current economic trends and realities.

According to the Speaker, the amendments are also meant to ensure that the laws are in tandem with that of other states of the Federation.

In their separate contributions, some of the lawmakers said though the amendments are minor, they are needed in the debt management and revenue administration of the state.

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‘We lost an Asset’ – Oyo Speaker Mourns Late Commissioner Ayoola

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has expressed grief over the death of the state’s Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources, Rt. Hon. Kehinde Ayoola.

Mr Ogundoyin in a statement described the late Ayoola as a hardworking man with selfless personality, who always offered his time, expertise and resources when needed.

According to the Speaker, the death of Ayoola came as a rude shock, and that the deceased would be greatly missed as he was a committed and strategic member of the Governor Seyi Makinde’s Oyo development team.

Rt Hon. Ayoola who died yesterday (Thursday) morning during a brief illness was Speaker of the Oyo state House of Assembly in 1999 under Alhaji Lam Adesina’s administration and became the Commissioner for Environment following Governor Seyi Makinde’s inauguration in 2019.

He also served as the Director General for Seyi Makinde 2015 gubernatorial campaign and the Deputy Director General for the 2019 campaign. 

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News

OYHA Wants Oyo Govt to End Indiscriminate Parking

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Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin, has urged the executive arm of government through the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Oyo State Road Transport Maintenance Authority (OYRTMA) to come up with policy mechanism on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for car parks management. 

This followed a motion moved by the member representing Afijio state constituency, Mr. Seyi Adisa aimed at preventing indiscriminate parking of vehicles by to the road users.

Mr. Ogundoyin also urged the state Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism to embark on orientation for road users on road regulations, statutes and the state non-tolerance posture to breaching road rules and regulations.

Presenting the motion, Mr. Adisa explained that the habit of indiscriminate parking of motorists and inadequate motor parks has seriously militated against the efforts of the officers of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA, who are noted for effective discharge of their duties. 

Contributing, the minority leader, Mr. Asimiyu Alarape commended the OYRTMA on their effective maintenance of road activities in the Akinyele area of the state.

He appealed that such competence should be directed towards vehicular activities in other towns of the state such as Sabo in Ogbomoso and Ile-Ikara in Oyo town.

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Health

OYHA Summons Commissioner, CMD, Permanent Secretary, Over LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

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Oyo state government has been admonished to urgently save the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lautech, Teaching Hospital, Oyo Annex from further collapse. 

Lawmakers in the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, gave the passionate appeal during a plenary presided over by the speaker of the House, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin. 

The appeal followed a motion moved by member representing Oyo East/West constituency, Mr. Kazeem Isiaka on the urgent need to rescue the hospital Oyo annex from its deplorable state. 

Mr. Isiaka said if properly equipped, the Oyo Annex of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital should cater for health needs of both people in Oyo and Oke Ogun axis if the state which was the initial idea of its creation.

In his resolution, Speaker of the House, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin summoned the state Commissioner for Health, the Chief Medical Director, CMD, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, and the permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board to appear before the House next week Thursday, 24th of October, 2019, to brief it on the matter. 

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Sport

Harness the Opportunities in Smart Phones: Oyo Sports Commissioner

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Oyo state Government has called on Corp members to embark on various programs that will develop their potentials and also boost the socio- economy of the Nation. 

The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Seun Fakorede said this in Ibadan at a Day program organised in his honour by Youth Corp members serving under Oyo State House of Assembly.

According to the Commissioner, Youths should make good use of their smart phones for self development and secure them from the menace of unemployment. 

Mr. Fakorede stressed further for Corp members to have adequate plans for Labour Market during their service years. 

Earlier, the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin enjoined the Corp members to be creative and be productive.

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