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.

Abiodun Adeoye

Religion

Osun Govt. Felicitates Christians at Easter

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As christians in Osun state join the rest part of the world to celebrate this year’s Easter, the state government wants faithful and every citizen to emulate the sterling virtues of Jesus Christ.

While felicitating with christians on the celebration, the state government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, urged Christians and citizens to reflect on the teachings and life of Jesus Christ, whom it described as an example of service and sacrifice.

It harped on acts of love and good neighbourliness, stressing the importance of harmonious and peaceful living among its citizens.

Osun state government called on citizens to seize the opportunity of the season to remain steadfast in prayers for the peace and progress of the State, adding that as a government, it would continue to commit itself to the wellbeing of the people.

Abiodun Adeoye

Economy

Operate according to standards or get out! – Osun Govt. warns Miners

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Osun State government says mineral resources exploiters and defaulters of environmental standards are to forthwith comply with government’s regulations or face legal action.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode also warned natives who are leasing out their farmlands to illegal miners to desist from such acts or face the wrath of the law.

Mrs Egbemode noted that the move was part of governments efforts at sanitizing the mineral resource industry in the state.

Osun State governmemt bemoaned the flagrant abuse of its environment by illegal miners, especially the pollution of the Osun River.

It stated its readiness to launch a full blown war on those who have resisted guidance and have refused to follow approved standards for mining in the state.

It notes that Osun State was the proud host of one of Nigeria’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Osun Sacred Grove in Osogbo through which the sacred Osun river winds.

The statement reiterates Governor Oyetola’s administration committement to the maintainance and promotion of the state as a tourist destination, which is one of its three pillars of economic growth and diversification.

It adds that the state’s policy of inviting responsible commercial mining concerns can be seen in the establishment of Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Nigeria’s 1st commercial gold mine.

It stressed that other mining companies have also been partnered as the government seeks to make Osun State a destination for sustainable investment.

It warned illegal miners to get registered, operate according to international standards and observe safety protocols, or take their business elsewhere.

The statement adds that the state governmemt had commissioned studies  into the level of pollution and how to remediate it and has also sought assistance from the federal government as well as development partners, including from the Ecological fund, to remediate the damage.

Abiodun Adeoye

Culture

Oba Oyediran was an embodiment of wisdom – OSSG

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Osun State Government has commiserated with the people of Modakeke community and the entire Council of Traditional Rulers in Osun State over the passing of the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Moses Oladejo Oyediran, Ajombadi III.

Oba Oyediran of Ajombadi Compound in Modakeke, who was crowned in December 2018 following the demise of his predecessor, Oba Francis Adedoyin of Olaogbin Ruling House, on August 4, 2018, joined his ancestors at the age of 95 years.

Reacting to the death of the monarch, Osun State Government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, described Oba Oyediran as a God-fearing royal father who was an embodiment of wisdom and fairness.

The government recalled the monarch’s role in ensuring that peace was restored to the community when a communal clash broke out last year.

Osun State government prays that God grant the entire Modakeke community the fortitude to bear the loss of its traditional ruler.

Abiodun Adeoye

Security

Osun Killings : We will Bring Perpetrators to Book – Govt.

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Osun state government says it will stop at nothing to bring to book perpetrators of killings is some parts of the state.

A statement issued by the state commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, indicates that the killings resulting from cult killings are disturbing describing it as criminal.

It would be recalled that many lives were recently lost to cult clashes in areas like Ilesa and Ede.

Mrs Egbemode said government will stop at nothing to ensure those perpetrating violence are made to pay for their actions along with their sponsors.

Recall that the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, recently raised alarm over the spate of killings by hoodlums in the town, calling for urgent government intervention.

The statement assures residents of the State that the various security agencies of the State are working together to apprehend the perpetrators and deal with them according to the law.

The statement reads in part “The current spate of killings in Ilesha and Ede are cult-related, and the security architecture of the State has briefed the Governor. But as security strategies are not issues to be discussed in the media, the government cannot disclose details of what its operatives are doing.

“We urge for calm in the affected communities as efforts are on to smoke out the perpetrators of violence along with their sponsors.

“Let us also emphasize here that cultism is a criminal offence, and the security apparatus as well as the Judiciary will enforce the law to the letter to deal with anybody found culpable in the violence going on in Ilesha and Ede, or any other part of the State.

“Intelligence reports also show that those funding these activities are the reason the cultists are emboldened.

“This is a final warning, especially to parents and guardians, to rein in their wayward wards and children before the law catches up with them.

“Governor Adegboyega Oyetola will spare no effort or expense to protect Osun, and cultists will not be allowed to set up their violent shops here”, the statement read.

Abiodun Adeoye

Security

Igbaye Chieftaincy Crisis: Osun Government Sues for Peace

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Osun State Government has appealed to all aggrieved parties and indigenes of the Igbaye Community, to embrace and promote peace above personal interests.

The appeal followed the civil unrest witnessed in Igbaye, Odo-Otin Central Local Government Area, on Sunday over chieftaincy issues.

In a statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, the state government said the situation had been brought under control and security operatives had moved into the community to ensure and maintain peace.

According to the statement, chieftaincy tussles are not strange in traditional societies, but Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, since the beginning of his administration, has proved that there is no royal tussle too intense to be resolved by peaceful negotiations. 

The government in the statement implores residents and citizens to channel their grievances to appropriate authorities and resist the temptation of taking law into their own hands.

 It notes that it is better to dialogue on issues causing controversies in the town than to war over it.

Abiodun Adeoye

Health

Covid-19: Osun Records 13 Fatalities In 7 Days

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Osun State Government says 13 persons have died of Covid-19 complications in the last seven days.

Urging residents to be wary of the costly assumption that the state is completely rid of the Covid-19 virus, the government maintains that the state is now in the grip of the third wave of the dreaded disease, compounded by the fast spreading new variant. 

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, at the end of the State Executive Council meeting Osun government warned all residents to take responsibility for their personal safety and that of their family members, adding that continued disregard for safety protocols would only result in more fatalities.

The statement read in part: “The commendable gains the state recorded in the fight against Covid-19 over the last one year, is gradually been obliterated by this inevitable resurgence given how our people have almost totally let down their guards. In just one week, we recorded 13 Covid-19 related deaths. The government is worried about this sad turn of events. 

“Let’s be reminded that Osun is not an Island, We are surrounded by other states and people move into and outside the state everyday for socio-economic reasons.

“We need to take responsibility for our safety, especially considering the fact that what we are dealing with in this third wave is deadlier than the first two waves.

The statement adds that while government will continue to shore up its efforts in combating the pandemic and its effect on the State, citizens are enjoined to ensure absolute adherence to the non-pharmaceutical safety protocols.

Adenitan Akinola

Lifestyle

Osun Commissioner Counsels Journalists On Regular Medical Check

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Osun State Commissioner for Health, Dr Rafiu Isamotu has Monday urged Journalists to always seek medical attention appropriately and promptly so as to guide against medical issues that could shorten their life span.
Doctor Isamotu stated this while giving a Health Talk as part activities marking the 2021 Press Week of the State Information Chapel of Osun Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
He said Journalists are usually guilty of not paying adequate attention to their health because of the nature of their job which demands that they must be at the top of their game all the time.
In an address, Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode said the Press Week was focusing on health issues especially because of the present situation that requested Journalists to always be on the red alert.
The Commissioner who was represented at the occasion by the Coordinating Director in the Ministry, Mrs Bukola Aderibigbe urged Journalists across the country to always care for their health while trying to be the eyes and ears of the people, stressing that without good health no one can do anything meaningful for him or herself.
Also speaking, Chairman, Osun Council of NUJ, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu charged members of the council to always take their health issues seriously.
In his welcome address, Chairman of the State Information Chapel of the NUJ, Comrade Abdulganiyu Sofiu thanked members for their turnout, stressing that their health is as paramount to anything else.
The Press Week continues tommorow with a public lecture on the topic: “Journalistic Activities In The 21st Century And Health Challenges” to be delivered by the Chief Medical Director of Osun State University, Professor Peter Olaitan.
Isaac Haastrup

Health

Oyetola Orders Compulsory COVID-19 Test For Commissioners, SAs, Domestic Staff

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As part of measures to manage the second wave of the coronavirus infection, Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has ordered all commissioners and Special Advisers in the state to take compulsory COVID-19 test to ascertain their status.

Similarly, he has also directed all drivers in his convoy, domestic staff and aides attached to senior government officials to present themselves for the screening.

In a statement in Osogbo, the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, said the directive was important to stem the tide of the spread of the infection.

Mrs Egbemode stated that government had increased testing capacities across all the local government areas at no cost to citizens.

She added that the governor urged citizens to take personal responsibility for their safety and the safety of others, which now includes taking the COVID-19 test so as to commence immediate treatment if the result return positive.

The governor also encouraged citizens and residents to ensure they continue to observe COVID-19 protocols at all times.

Adenitan Akinola

Lifestyle

#EndSARS Protests: Oyetola Urges Osun State Citizens To Be Calm

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The Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed to citizens of the state to exercise restraints in the face of the protests against police brutality in the country.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, the governor said government was already responding to the people’s outcry.

He advised citizens not to take laws into their hands considering that Osun is a peaceful state, and that President Muhammadu Buhari had promised reforms in the Police Force and had given directives to the Inspector-General of Police to wade into the situation immediately.

Mr Oyetola appealed for calm and urged citizens to continue to uphold the peaceful profile of the state by not taking laws into their hands to attack public properties and facilities which took the government and taxpayers many years of sacrifice and struggles to build.

The governor reminded the people of Osun State of the patriotism of the vast majority of police officers in the country, men and women who had been committed to protecting the lives and properties of citizens over the years, where a lot of them have died in the course of doing their duties.

Governor Oyetola cautioned against taken anger against a reckless few on the entire force, which is working day and night to ensure the society’s safety.

Adenitan Akinola

Economy

Worship Centers, Markets, Resume Full Operations in Osun

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Osun State government has ordered the reopening of markets and places of worship in the state.

In a new guideline easing the lockdown induced by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state government said all markets are now allowed to commence full operations, while worship centres that were restricted to once-a-week meetings can now commence their weekly services, subject to compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, the Osun State government said the new guideline takes immediate effect. 

The statement notes that government appraised the current status of the state in the ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and decided to relax some of its lockdown measures following some emerging positive indices. 

It urges citizens to continue to wear nose masks in public places, and also ensure regular use of hand sanitizer especially at the end of every exchange.

Worship centres are also enjoined to observe regular precautionary measures of wearing of face masks, hand washing, temperature screening and avoidance of physical contact in public places.

Adenitan Akinola

Religion

Osun Govt. Declares Public Holiday for Hijrah 1442

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Osun state Government has declared tomorrow as public holiday for Muslim New Year, Hijrah 1442.

The Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation in the state, Mrs Funke Egbemode who made this known through a statement made available to newsmen said the gesture was to afford Muslims in the state the opportunity to celebrate the new Islamic year.

According to the statement any form of social or religious gathering in respect of the celebration will not allowed.

The statement enjoined residents of the state to continue observing safety guidelines against COVID-19 as stated by the government and NCDC.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Health

COVID-19: Strict Movement Restriction in Ilesa, “No face mask no entry in Osun” – FRSC

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As the total lockdown of Ilesa-East, Ilesa-West, Atakumosa East and
Atakumosa West Local government areas begins today, Osun state
government has closed Osun Ankara,   Ibodi, breweries, Osu, Iperindo,
Ijebujesa-Zenababs, Osunjela, Idominasi roads.

Speaking on the development, the Commissioner for Information and
Civil Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode confirmed that the state task
force, security operatives had been mandated to strictly enforce the
restrictions.

Mrs Egbemode urged residents of these areas to support the fight
against the pandemic by strictly observing all guidelines set by
government to curtail the recent surge of confirmed cases of Covid-19
in the affected axis.

In a similar development, the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, says it will commence operation “no face mask and social distancing”, no entry
into Osun state.

The State Sector Commander Corps, Mr Ebenezer Asaniyan said this in a
chat with newsmen in Osogbo.

Mr Asaniyan who explained that the special operation was in compliance with Federal and state governments’ directives on Covid-19, expressed the hope that the step would address the spread of Coronavirus in the state.

The Sector commander implored motorists and passengers to always wear
Face masks and observe social distancing rule to avoid arrest.

Details in our subsequent bulletins.

Tope Egbemode

Transportation

Osun State Govt. Earmarks 5.2Billion for Road Construction

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Osun State Government is to construct over 54 kilometers of road across the three Senatorial Districts of the state.

This was announced after the State Executive Council weekly meeting.

Announcing the council decision, the State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode said the construction would cost 5.2 billion naira.

Mrs Egbemode explained that the project was in response to the needs of the people obtained during the Governor’s thank you tour and the DFID NEEDS assessment recently conducted in the state.

The Information Commissioner added that the contractor had signed a pact with the government to do a thorough job that would be sustainable and save the state of incessant road repairs.

Also speaking, her counterpart in the Works and Transport Ministry, Mr Oluremi Omowaye said before the instant project, the current administration had completed the rehabilitation of roads in ten major towns in the state while contractors had been mobilised back to site in respect of the ongoing road constructions awarded by the previous administration.

Mr Omowaye stressed that the current roads project were attached to economic importance, including the Moro, Yakoyo Ipetumodu axis, linking the state capital with the Ibadan-Ilesa highway as well as the one connecting Igbajo for the ease of tourists to the Kiriji war site.

The Commissioner for Works and Transport, who maintained that the cost of the project is the cheapest in the country, added the project would be initially funded by the contractor through the Alternative Project Finance system.

In an interview, the Chief Whip of the Osun State House of Assembly, who also represents one of the benefiting Local Government, Mr Tunde Olatunji commended the Executive for awarding the road contract at such economic rate.

Mr Olatunji charged the contractor to deliver to terms of the project, most especially on time and quality.

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Adenitan Akinola