Politics

Oyetola Inaugurates Committee to Reposition Osun State APC

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By Adenitan Akinola

The former governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has inaugurated an 11-man committee with the mandate to stimulate, revamp, restructure, and reposition the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state. 

The setting-up of the committee was decided after a series of meetings held between Mr. Oyetola and all strata of the party, including the Igbimo Agba, the leadership of the party, critical stakeholders, and the youth, to chart a new course for the APC in the state.

Inaugurating the committee in Osogbo, the former governor said Osun State remained the home of the progressives in the South West, hence the need for the APC members in the state to take necessary and decisive steps to reposition the party and make it stronger and more formidable.

He noted that statistics had in recent times have raised the party’s high performance as reflected in the significant increment in the number of votes recorded by the party from various elections since 2018.

The newly inaugurated committee which is chaired by the former Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has former Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Rasak Adeosun as its Secretary. 

L-R – Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, former Osun State governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, and former Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole at the inauguration of the committee.

Other members of the committee are Osun State APC Treasurer, Mr. Femi Kujembola; Prince Kunle Ayantoye; Mr. Mudasiru Toogun; Mr. Ipoola Binuyo; Mr. Emmanuel Folorunsho; Mr. Akintunde Adegboye; Mr. Bade Falade; Mr. Idowu Falade; Mr. Gbenga Oladehinde and Mr. Olasunkanmi Akinola.

The committee’s Terms of Reference, according to Mr Oyetola are: to review activities of the party in recent times; consider the aspect of party administration, i.e. structure, funding, discipline, and reconciliation; make recommendations for an ethical reward system in the state.

Others are: to create a blueprint for the future of the party in Osun State; propose templates for resolving existing or future grievances among party members and any other matter that can assist the growth and development of the party.

The committee has eight weeks to submit its report.

Mr. Oyetola said the committee had the liberty to co-opt any member of the party it deems essential to the carrying out the task given to it. 

Speaking further, the ex-governor averred that the consistent and credible performance of the APC in past elections was a clear indication that the party remains the popular choice of the electorate and the party to beat anytime, any day in Osun.

“After the 2018 governorship election, the outcome of the 2019 General Elections showed significant improvement in the party’s fortunes in our State.“ Mr. Oyetola said.

Speaking on behalf of members of the newly inaugurated committee, Professor Adewole, pledged the committee’s readiness to provide a credible pathway for reconciliation and rehabilitation of the party structure, administration, and activities in the state.

“We’re charged to ensure an inclusive party that offers every member a space to thrive and prosper. We shall create rooms for all, especially the youth, and build a great future for this dynamic party. We, the committee members, firmly believe the party will become more potent after this exercise”, he assured.

In their separate remarks, the Speaker of Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, the State Secretary to the party, Mr. Alao Kamoru Olabisi; APC State Youth Leader, Mr. Goke Akinwemimo among others urged members of the committee to act to the letter by being fair to all.

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Economy

Osun Govt Flags Off Food Support Scheme

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The Osun State government has flagged off the 19th edition of its monthly Food Support Scheme, with the distribution of food items to another set of 30,000 people who belong to the vulnerable segment of the population in the State.

The State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola attributed the consistency and sustainability of the initiative, in spite of the attendant challenges to the fulfilment of his covenant to God and the Osun masses.

Speaking at the flag off of the 19th edition of the initiative, Governor Oyetola said the Scheme had come to stay in view of its wide acceptance by the citizens to whom the scheme was targeted at.

He noted that God had really helped him to keep faith to his electoral promises as manifested in the fulfilment of many of the vows he made while seeking mandate to serve the people.

The Governor expressed satisfaction with the impact of the Scheme in the lives of the beneficiaries just as he reaffirmed his commitment to continue the initiative.

Mr Oyetola who was represented at the flag off ceremony by the Head of Service, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade, thanked the people of Osun for their support and cooperation which he said, had culminated to the numerous successes recorded so far by his administration.

“This edition indeed marks the 19th of its kind as 570,000 households had benefitted directly across the three Senatorial Districts of the State. This is done with no recourse to political, religious and social affiliation. It has been appreciated by the people. In the last editions, we have done wheats, rice, beans, garri among others.

“There are no challenges at all because Mr. Governor is always willing and this has become his testament as he vows to continue to do it to the last day of his tenures in office. It has been well -appreciated by the people, if you look at the turnout of the people and the way they identified with the government, you will know that this programme is truly for them and this cannot be quantified

“Despite the fact that the price of rice continues to soar, despite the fact that logistics always posed a serious challenge and posed serious impact on the programme where we have flood ravaging parts of the country and food become essential commodities for the people, we kept faith with our promise. It is a covenant he has vowed to fulfill to the last day of his office”, he added.

In his short remark, the Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Engr Olalekan Badmus, said the choice of rice for the 19th edition was informed by the need to balance and meet the immediate needs of the beneficiaries.

“We have in the past considered local producers and that is why we have been doing some of the local food items. But this time around, we felt it is also important to distribute rice to our people. The aim of the programme is still very much intact, that is why we have remained very consistent”, he added.

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Politics

Osun Governor Swears-In New LG Chairmen

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has sworn in the newly elected chairmen of local governments and local council development areas in the state.

Addressing the chairmen, Governor Oyetola tasked them to be committed to their oath of office and oath of allegiance to achieve the desired development at the grassroots.

Governor Oyetola explained that the long debate and passage of relevant bills into law were the reasons it took the government some time to conduct the local government election.

He tasked the new chairmen to hit the ground running as their existence was crucial to the overall development of the state.

Giving a remark, the Osun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Adebayo Adeleke instructed the newly sworn-in chairmen to ensure the swearing-in of their deputy and other officials of the local governments.

In an acceptance speech, one of the new chairmen who spoke on behalf of others, Mr Abiodun Idowu promised that they would live up to expectations.

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Education

Upgrade of OSCOED Ilesa to University carefully conceived – Gov Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has assented to the law for the upgrade of Osun State College of Education, OSCOED, Ilesa to a full-fledged University.

The governor’s assent followed the successful passage of the Executive Bill into Law by the Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, in August this year.

Speaking shortly after assenting to the law, Governor Oyetola reiterated the fact that the decision of the government to upgrade the College to a university was “not a product of fanciful effort”.

He said the proposed university had been carefully conceived as a thoroughly entrepreneurial and innovative institution to be co-funded by many sources.

“The proposed university has been carefully conceived as a thoroughly entrepreneurial and innovative institution that would be funded through a mix of sources such as the government, community, industry, and other stakeholders without exerting unnecessary pressure on the finances of the state.

While receiving copies of the University Establishment Law from the Governor, Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye, noted that the signing of the bill into law is a new dawn in the entire Ijesa land in particular and the state in general.

“This is a huge development for Ijesa people and Osun State. This is what we have been clamouring for, for over 40 years. As a matter of fact, the College which was established in 1979 is more than 40 years now, and thinking to upgrade it to a full-fledged University is a welcome development. We commend and appreciate Mr Governor for his magnanimity and generosity to the Ijesa people”. 

“I want to assure you that the establishment of this University will attract a lot of developments and improve on the socioeconomic activities of Ijesa land; and by extension, it is going to turn Ilesa into a tourist centre as Ijesas home and abroad will come to support the government. I can assure you that the government will not regret upgrading the College to a University”.

The Chairman of the Implementation Committee of the proposed University, Professor Olu Aina, applauded the governor for the swift response, saying the signing will give the Committee enablement to continue to conclude the implementation process.

“The work is not yet completed. What we had today is the enablement for us to continue to conclude the work of implementation. I can see three major stages ahead of us.” 

“First, the constitution of Governing Council and appointment of Principal Officers of the University, and secondly we will start work and, begin to recruit staff and finally we will open up the classrooms for academic activities.”

“With this, the government is opening up more opportunities for youths to have and access quality education. This is going to be the first university of its type in Nigeria to have a Public-Private-Partnership and the provision of quality education which will be vocation-orientated. We are all looking forward to it.”

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Environment

Oyetola Commissions 3.75Km Rehabilitated Gbongan Road

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Osun state governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has commissioned 3.75km reconstructed Chief Bisi Akande Trumpet Bridge/Olajokun Park- Adenuga Junction-Oke church- -Olufi Market road in Gbongan.

Speaking at the event, Governor Oyetola appealed to residents and other road users to shun every act that can hamper the longevity of the road.

While reiterating the commitment of his administration to ensure infrastructural development across the state the governor emphasized the need for the public to protect every infrastructure in their area.

In a remark, the Olufi of Gbongan, Oba Adetoyese Oyeniyi appreciated the governor for the road as well as appointment of indigenes of the town to key positions.

Earlier, the state Commissioner for works, Engineer Remi Omowaye noted that the road was initially 2.7 km but the governor later approved its extension to 3.75km after thorough assessment by the ministry.

He explained that the reconstruction was carried out through direct labour to reduce cost.

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Politics

Oyetola Approves Recruitment of More Teachers

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the recruitment of additional 1500 teachers to fill the existing gaps in the education sector of the state.

This follows the initial recruitment of 1000 teachers earlier in the year through a painstaking process involving the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board, JAMB.

This new approval will bring the total number of teachers recruited by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration to 2500.

In a statement made available to newsmen after the State’s Executive Council Meeting in Oosgbo Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, said the new approval was to further bridge the teacher/pupil ratio in Osun public schools.

Mrs Egbemode, who disclosed that priority will be given to rural areas in the distribution of manpower, stressed that a special committee had been constituted to work with the Ministry of Education in implementing the approval.

“Following initial recruitment of 1000 teachers, the Executive Council today approved the recruitment of additional 1500 teachers, bringing the total number of teachers recruited by Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s administration to 2500.

“This approval, which is a continuation of the process to address manpower deficit in the education sector of the state, is one of the steps the governor has taken to turn around the fortunes of education in the last 45 months.

“Priority will be given to rural areas in the posting of teachers to ensure that those in rural areas are not at a disadvantage”, the statement read in part.

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Politics

I will ensure completion of all projects – Gov Oyetola

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says he will ensure the completion of all ongoing projects in the state.

Governor Oyetola stated this in Ilobu while speaking with newsmen during an inspection of the ongoing Osogbo-Okinni-Ilobu-Ifon road rehabilitation project.

The governor who also inspected ongoing road repair at Baruwa Street, Osogbo said the inspection was to ensure quality projects.

Governor Oyetola while giving an assurance that the rehabilitation work on Osogbo-Okinni-Ilobu-Ifon Road would be completed before the end of October expressed satisfaction with the quality of job and pace of work on the projects.

Governor Oyetola appealed to motorists to drive within the speed limit.

It would be recalled that the Osun State government May this year flagged off the rehabilitation of the Osogbo-Okinni-Ilobu-Ifon Road.

The repair is to cost the government 3.2 billion naira.

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Education

Oyetola Inaugurates Committee for Upgrade of Ilesa College

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Osun State Governnor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has inaugurated implementation committee for the upgrade of Osun State College of Education, Ilesa to a University Status.

Inaugurating the Eight- man committee in Osogbo, Governor Oyetola explained that the idea of upgrading the college was to expand opportunities to qualitative education.

Governor Oyetola who lauded the Owa Obokun of Ijesa ,Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, Ijesa stakeholders for their commitment also appreciated the Osun state House of Assembly for promptness in passing the bill for the upgrade of the College to University status.

Earlier in a remark, the Chief of staff to the governor, Mr Charles Akinola noted that the team was carefully selected towards achieving result.

In an acceptance speech, Chairman of the implementation committee, Professor Olu Aina pledged the resolve of the committee to deliver.

Professor Aina seized the opportunity to appeal to the federal government and the striking Academic staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to resolve their differences so as to end the ongoing strike which had kept University students at home for more than six months.

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Crime

Oyetola Reacts on Ede Killings

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Osun state Governor,  Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has condemned the killing of two members of a family in Ede North Local Government area of the State over an unresolved argument. 

The deceased, Abideen Olalekan and Kafayat Olalekan, were allegedly murdered at the weekend by a police officer on the orders of a serving lawmaker.

Governor Oyetola in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, condoled family members of the deceased, saying the killing is unfortunate and very painful. 

While stating that he had since directed the Police authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, the governor assured that the matter will not be swept under the carpet. 

Governor Oyetola who urged residents of the State to remain calm and not take law into their own hands warned political actors to desist from fomenting crisis in the State. 

He assured state residents of their safety and security as they daily engage in their lawful businesses.

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Education

Osun Assembly Passes Bill Establishing University of Ilesa into Law

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The University of Ilesa Establishment Bill 2022 has been passed into Law.

This was decided at a plenary presided by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Timothy Owoeye.

Mr. Owoeye said the State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola may proceed to appoint a working committee that would see to the take-off of the process to change The Ilesa College of Education to The University of Ilesa, Ilesa.

The Speaker commended members for their support and contributions geared towards accelerated passage of the Bill.

Earlier, Mr Owoeye who sympathized with the minority leader, Akogun Kofoworola Babajide over the dastardly act of some hoodlums who burnt down his parent’s house last week Friday prayed to God to continue to protect him and his family.

He warned Youths to desist from Political thuggery while stressing the need for all and sundry to sustain the existing peaceful atmosphere of the State.

The Speaker read a letter from the Governor seeking the confirmation of Honorable Kolawole Ismaila and Honorable Akinola Olasunkanmi as members House of Assembly service commission as well as Honorable Rotimi Makinde as Member Judiciary Service Commission.

The nominees were asked to appear before the ad-hoc committee headed by Deputy Speaker, Honorable Femi Popoola with their 35copies of the Curriculum Vitae between now and Wednesday this week for screening.

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Lifestyle

Oyetola Mourns Tafa Balogun, Condoles Family

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Osun state governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has mourned the demise of former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tafa Balogun who died on Thursday at the age of 75. 

This is contained in a statement issued in Osogbo by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ismail Omipidan.

Governor Oyetola sends his condolences to the Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun, former Osun State Governor, Chief Adebisi Akande, the immediate family and friends of Mr Balogun, the Nigeria Police Force and the people of Ila-Orangun where the late IGP hailed from. 

The Governor said the late retired police IG contributed greatly to the nation’s security during his years of meritorious service in the Force including when he served as the IGP between 2002 and 2005. 

He described the late former police boss as a true patriot and respected community leader who made notable contributions to the development of his community and humanity in general.

Governor Oyetola prays that Almighty Allah will overlook his shortcomings, admit him into Aljanah and grant his family and loved ones the grace to bear his demise.

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Politics

Gov. Oyetola Charges Journalists on Effective Reportage

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Media professionals must protect the gains of their efforts which gave birth to the present democratic dispensation through developmental reportage.

Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola stated this in Osogbo while declaring open a two-day political communications workshop with the theme “Election coverage for information officers” organized by the state ministry of information and Civic Orientation.

Represented by the state Head of service, Doctor Festus Olowogboyega, governor Oyetola emphasized responsible and developmental journalism so as to strengthen democratic dispensation.

Delivering a welcome address, the commissioner for information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode called on participants to be safety conscious and avoid the antics of those that use social media wrongly during electioneering processes for selfish and destructive intentions.

In a goodwill message, Chairman, Osun State Nigeria Union of Journalists, Mr Wasiu Ajadosu commended the organizers saying the workshop would assist in equipping and preparing them for the governorship election.

Radio Nigeria reports that participants at the workshop were drawn from media stations across the state.

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Religion

Be guided by the fear of Allah always – Oyetola charges Muslims

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Muslims should continue to live in line with the teachings of Ramadan so as to be worthy of Aljanat.

Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola stated this in his words to the congregation at the Osogbo Central Eid praying ground, Osogbo.

Governor Oyetola who urged faithful to be guided with the fear of Allah appreciated God for the peace being enjoyed in the state and canvassed for more prayers from the people.

The governor who appealed to parents to take education of their children seriously to ensure a brighter future for them, tasked youth to shun thuggery and hooliganism.

Earlier, the Chief Imam of Osun State, Sheikh Musa Animashaun admonished faithful to live up to expectations as true Muslims.

Sheikh Animashaun emphasized the need to fear Allah, follow his conducts and give alms always.

In attendance at the Eid Ground were some government officials among whom were the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prince Wole Oyebamiji and the Head of Service, Olowogboyega Oyebade.

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Security

Help Govt to improve security – Oyetola charges Hospitality Business Owners

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has charged operators of relaxation centres that they have a responsibility to support government in ensuring the security of lives and property in the State.

Mr Oyetola gave the charge at the Civic Engagement complex in Osogbo while addressing owners of relaxation spots  in the state.

Represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, the Governor described owners of relaxation joints as critical stakeholders in the Security sector.

He pointed out that relaxation centres provided free access for patriotic citizens and criminally minded ones alike, hence, criminals could easily be harboured in such places without the knowledge of the owners as to the intention of the visitor.

The Governor remarked that it behoved on owners of relaxation outlets to be very vigilant and reports strange movements and suspicious faces to security men without considering patronage and profit.

Mr Oyetola took advantage of the event to advise the people to collect their voter cards and not sell same, while he also noted that the owners of relaxation centres were strategically placed to support INEC in voters education.

The Governor promised government’s support for them to boost their businesses and improve the contribution of the entertainment sector to the state’s economy.

Earlier, the President of the group in Osun State, Alhaji Kudus Olagunju told the Governor that excessive taxation was negatively affecting their businesses, urging the state to harmonise the tax payable by hospitality businesses.

Alhaji Olagunju pledged the association’s support for the Governor in his second term bid.

Another leader of the association, Mrs Rebecca Akinola appealed to the government to support those in the hospitality business with soft loan, as she lamented that they were being subjected to inhuman treatment by private sector lenders who imposed all manners of conditions on the facility given to them.

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Politics

Osun APC Primaries: I bear no grudges against anyone – Governor Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says he bears no grudge against those who contested against him in last Saturday’s All Progressives Congress, APC Governorship primary election.

Governor Oyetola who stated this in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Ismail Omipidan, noted that joining him to contest for the party ticket was an expression of their democratic rights.

He thanked party leaders, supporters, loyalists and critical stakeholders for the huge support they gave him, including trooping out en masse during the primary election.

The governor thanked members of the National and State Assemblies and the cabinet members for standing by him.

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Politics

APC Crisis Gets Messier In Osun

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The crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Osun State is getting messier as the factional group of the party loyal to the minister of interior named “The Osun Progressives “TOP has alleged that the Ileri Oluwa group loyal to the state Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola sent thugs to disrupt their meeting.

Addressing Journalists in Osogbo, Chairman of the “TOP” faction, Elder Adebiyi Adelowo alleged such was with an intention to eliminate leaders of the group.

Elder Adelowo told journalists that some thugs attacked the venue of their weekly meeting at the ‘Aregbe’ area of the state capital, shooting sporadically and causing a commotion in the area.

According to him, there was no casualty, but members of the group were wounded, adding that officials of Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, that usually provide security for the group were on official assignment outside the state. 

The TOP leader called on President Mohammadu Buhari to urgently intervene in the party’s internal crisis.

In a reaction, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Mr Ismail Omipidan, described the allegation as false maintaining that the TOP factional group only acted a script they already prepared.

Mr Omipidan wondered that, If by the admission of Elder Adelowo, that personnel of NSCDC had always provided security cover for them, then on whose authority were they doing it then and who ordered their withdrawal during the said meeting?

He submitted that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola was not a violent man and would never support any violence in whatever form, urging the former governor and current Interior minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, to disown Adebiyi before he rubbishes his good office.

The Governor’s spokesman urged concerned security agencies in the State to watch the TOP closely, as they appear to be up to something sinister.

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News

Gov. Oyetola Signs Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill Into Law

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has signed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill into law.

He said the decision was aimed to further strengthen the fundamental right to life and ensure adequate protection of lives and property of the citizens in the State.

Mr Oyetola who reassured of his Administration’s commitment to citizens’ security, pledged that the State would ensure full implementation and enforcement of the new law.

While assenting the Bill at the Executive Council Lounge, Governor’s office, Abere, Oyetola said his assent to the Bill had marked the commencement of the law in the State.

He said the law will no doubt help reduce to the barest minimum violence in public places especially against women and children, as provisions have been made in the law for maximum protection of persons anywhere in the State.

The Governor commended the House for passing the Bill in record time just as he equally acknowledged the role of the First Lady in ensuring the quick passage of the Bill.

Earlier, the Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, had said the passage and consequent assent of the Bill into law would henceforth strengthen moral standard and instill discipline and sanctity into the society as its implementation and enforcement would spare no one.

According to him, the law will decimate any act of violence against persons in both private and public life.

He commended the Governor for giving a free hand and for allowing members of the House to perform their functions without interference.

The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (2015) is an Act to eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit all forms of violence against persons and to provide maximum protection and effective remedies for victims and punishments of offenders; and for related matters.

The signing of the Bill by the Governor, which coincided with the commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child further aimed to give priority and value to human existence and ensure peaceful cohabitation among residents.

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Economy

Governor Oyetola Recognises ASUSS As Independent Trade Union

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has granted approval recognising  the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS as an independent Trade Union.

The Governor is contained in a letter signed by Mr O.A Omishakin on behalf of the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Human Resources and Capacity Building and addressed to ASUSS Chairman in the State,Comrade Adediran Adesegun.

The letter says the Governor’s approval is in compliance with constitutional and Administrative provisions.

The letter reads in part;” In consonance with constitutional and administrative provisions,the state Government of Osun has dispassionately consider your request to severe relationship with the Nigeria Union of Teachers NUT and operate as an independent In Union…” 

The Governor also directs that all entitlements due other unions be accorded to ASUSS. ” I am to inform you that His Excellency, the Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has approved that due official recognition be granted your Union forthwith with requisite entitlement and privileges commensurate to what other Unions in that category enjoin”.

The statement adds that all relevant labor centers as well as ministries, Departments and Agencies of Federal and State Governments are being informed of the development so as to accord ASUSS necessary recognition.

The Government also direct all agencies and relevant stakeholders in the Education sector to take note of the development, particularly in relations to all deductions and remittance of check-off dues to ASUSS coffers.

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News

Osun Govt Releases Over Nine Hundred Million Naira For Pensioners’ Arrears

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Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has released the sum of Nine Hundred and Nine Million Naira N 909,000,000 to further offset pension arrears of retired officers of the State civil service.

In a press release in Osogbo, the Head of Service, Dr Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade announced that the sum of Five Hundred and Eight Million Naira N 508,000,000 of the released sum was approved for the payment of retired civil servants, while an additional sum of One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira N 150,000,000 was approved for the payment of retirees under the contributory pensions scheme.

Dr Oyebade added that an additional Fifty Million Naira N 50,000,000 was approved for the payment of gratuities of retired officers under the old pension scheme.

He said, the Governor equally approved the immediate payment of Contributory Pensions to all retired officers in the State, whose accrued pension rights were between Five Hundred Thousand Naira N 500,000 and One Million Naira N 1,000,000 whose final certificates of clearance dates fall within August 2017 and 31st December 2020.

The Head of Service also stated that, apart from the pensions paid to retired teachers in the Primary School and retired Local Government Staff on the Old Pensions Scheme, the Governor approved the release of Two Hundred and One Million Naira N 201,000,000 to settle part of the gratuities of these retired officers in teaching and local government service.

According to the release, the list of beneficiaries of the approved sum has been pasted on the notice board of the Ministry of Information and Civic Orientation, the State’s Pension Bureau and the Office of the Head of Service.

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Agriculture

Osun Govt. Committed to Making State Food Basket Of Southwest

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The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says his Administration is committed to making Agriculture the bedrock and mainstay of the State’s socioeconomic development.

He said that the race to delivering food sufficiency and making Osun the food basket of the region was very much on course.

Governor Oyetola stated this while addressing the people, at the presentation of various agricultural commodities to women in rural communities by the Ilerioluwa Development Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation.

Governor Oyetola noted that the Administration had developed a modality to change the narrative, bring desired change and encourage people’s participation in agriculture.

The initiative according to the Governor was to encourage the farmers to get involved in the transformation of the fortune of the State through a realistic economic diversification process.

He said the State had set up a committee to coordinate, cultivate and rally the crop and livestock farmers across the State to ensure peace and deliver an enabling environment for farming and peaceful coexistence.

He commended his wife, the initiator of the programme, for complementing government’s efforts at repositioning agriculture in particular and making life more meaningful and worthwhile for the people in general.

“Ilerioluwa Development Initiative has become a critical part of the IleriOluwa Family, providing welfare, economic and empowerment services to the people and complementing our social investment programme aimed at banishing poverty, hunger and misery in the State.

The Governor urged the beneficiaries of the initiative to make good use of the crops so as not only to ensure that the aim of the initiative was realised, but also to create an opportunity for other women to benefit from the programme.

In her remark, the Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola, said the initiative was designed to serve as a catalyst to revive the lost glory of the agriculture sector.

She said the organisation had been executing masses-oriented programmes designed to lift people, particularly the women from the scourge of abject poverty.

She therefore urged the beneficiaries to take optimum advantage of the initiative for their individual and collective benefits.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Adedayo Adewole, commended the leadership of Ilerioluwa Development Initiative for their prompt intervention to turn around the fortune of agriculture and make life prosperous for farmers.

Mr Adewole announced that over 1, 000 day old chicks, 1, 000 cashew seedlings, 1, 000 cocoa seedlings and over 200 bundles of cassava had been set aside to be distributed to women farmers.

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Education

Our teachers’ recruitment will be merit-based – Gov. Oyetola

By Web News 813

The governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola says the recruitment exercise for teachers in the state will be merit-driven. 

Governor Oyetola gave the assurance in a speech during the inauguration and distribution of educational materials, sports equipment and other materials to pupils with special needs in primary and junior secondary schools at the warehouse of State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB. 

He noted that the initiative of SUBEB to make provision for schools across the state, was a continuation of his administration’s efforts in building the capacity of young ones and posterity for a strong and prosperous state. 

The governor explained that he had followed this up by responding swiftly and bridging the dearth of manpower in the sector through the commencement of the recruitment process for the appointment of more teachers. 

Earlier, the Chairman of SUBEB, Mr Israel Famurewa, in his address explained that the distribution of instructional materials, sports materials and materials for the special needs school was to prioritise the teaching and learning activities in schools as well as making the pupils in such a school to have a sense of belonging.

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