Economy

FG must not remove subsidy on petroleum products yet – Oyedepo

By Web News 903

By Jeffrey Ahonmisi

A financial expert, Prince Oyebade Oyedepo says the federal government must not remove the subsidy on petroleum products for now as it will further impoverish the common masses.

Prince Oyedepo made this known during the launch of his book titled, “Handbook on Contemporary Issues for Managers, Professionals and Students” Volume 2 in Ibadan.

The author who is a past chairman of Ibadan and District Society of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN, noted that the country does not have the infrastructural backing to cushion the effect of the removal of subsidy.

He encouraged the youths to imbibe the reading culture which is fast dwindling, as that was the best way for them to excel.

The book reviewer who is a consultant, Dr Folake Saba maintained that the masterpiece would be of immense help to those seeking entrepreneurial guidelines for a successful business.

In his remark, a friend of the author who is also the Deputy Director Finance, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mr James Amole while imploring anyone seeking knowledge to get the book, explained that the author had always been passionate about imparting knowledge to society.

Highlights of the event were the unveiling of the book and its launch by family, friends and associates.

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Brightville College Emerges Champions of FRCN Ibadan Kids Football Challenge

By Web News 1872

Brightville College Ibadan has emerged as the Oyo State champions of the FRCN Ibadan Kids Football Challenge. 

The Ibadan Zone Champions defeated Oyo Zone Champions, Ilora Community Commercial High School by two goals to nothing in the final which was played at the University of Ibadan Football Field. 

Earlier, Oliver Baptist High School, Oyo who came second in Oyo Zone had won the third-place match of the tournament.

The Oyo side came from one goal down to defeat Loyola College, Ibadan who are runners-up from Ibadan Zone by two goals to one. 

David Ogunwuyi from Olivet Baptist High School won the best player award, Quyun Olasupo from Brightville College won the best goalkeeper award while Isaac John from Brightville College was the highest goal scorer with seven goals. 

Speaking with newsmen, Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan, Mrs Bolatito Joseph said the football tournament would be held annually.

Mrs Joseph appealed to parents and school proprietors to encourage children to participate in sports due to its numerous benefits. 

She commended the local organizing committee of the tournament headed by Deputy Director Marketing of the Corporation, Mr Wale Afinjuomo for a successful outing.

Present at the closing ceremony were former deputy speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OHSA, Mr Babatunde Olaniyan, Deputy Director, Engineering Services, FRCN Ibadan, Engineer Gabriel Ajayi, General Manager, Premier FM, Alhaji Bashir Omotosho, Deputy Director, Finance, Mr James Amole and football administrators.

Olaolu Fawole