Economy

I am passionate about the less privileged – Oyetola’s Wife

By Web News 643

About 500 hundred people in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun state have benefited from the donation of cash, food and clothing materials by Osun state first lady, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola.

Addressing the beneficiaries comprising of aged, widows and less privileged in Iragbiji, Mrs Oyetola reiterated her commitment to better the lives of the less privileged  people through her NGO, Ileri-Oluwa Development Initiatives, IOD,

While noting that elders are the custodians of the age-old values and cultures, which must be upheld all the time by the larger society,  she stressed the need to give their well-being necessary attention. 

The first lady called on governmental and non-governmental organizations to partner her NGO for the sole essence of putting smiles on the faces of such people.

Some of the beneficiaries, Mrs Hawawu Amoo and Alhaja Sherifat Adeoye described the gesture of Mrs Oyetola as priceless and humanitarian just as they appealed to her to sustain the gesture.

Mrs oyetola also paid an homage to the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdul Rasheed Olabomi who appreciated Mrs Oyetola for her kind gestures to the aged and widows.

Abiodun Adeoye

Lifestyle

State of the Nation : Mrs Oyetola Calls for Prayer

By Web News 580

Intensive prayer is imperative for improved security thereby leading to a better society.

Wife of the Osun State Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola stated this during a women inter-religious prayer session held at the state government house, Osogbo.

Mrs Oyetola who appreciated those in attendance expressed her belief in efficacy of prayer as prayer can solve various forms of challenges irrespective of the stage of the problems.

She admonished Christian and Muslim faithful to live an exemplary life that mirrors the life and virtues of God Almighty in order to restore the lost glory of the society.

The Osun Governor’s wife used the avenue to x-ray various achievements of her husband’s led administration and sought for continuous prayers from the citizens of the state for the present administration for successful tenure and sounding success in the forth coming governorship election in the state.

Speaking during the interreligious prayer programme, wife  of the General Overseer, C.A.C Ori Oke Baba Abiye Ede, Pastor Mrs Adejoke Akande  noted that women had major roles to play in politics urging them to support the present administration, ensure peace and tranquility among themselves.

Also speaking, Dr. Latifat Kolawole emphasized the need for political leaders to shun politics of bitterness and work towards a peaceful society as Osun prepares for governorship and general election.

Highlights of the event were prayer sessions in both Islamic and Christian ways for peaceful and successful election in Osun and Nigeria in general.

Abiodun Adeoye

Politics

Oyetola’s Wife Urges OSHA to Support Rape Victims

By Web News 1031

Wife of the Osun State Governor, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola wants the state House of Assembly to tackle stigmatization if rape victims by encouraging them to speak out.

Mrs. Oyetola, who was at the Assembly to solicit support in stopping the increasing rape incidents in the state, noted that despite various laws in the state against rape and domestic violence, it was still unfortunate that sexual violence were still prevalent despite the laws.

She said rape and domestic violence cases should not be allowed to assume an uncontrollable situation in the state as female children are no longer safe in the society.

She urged the lawmakers to sensitise the people in their constituencies to fight against rape and encourage victims to promptly report.

In his remarks, the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, the commended the governor’s wife for her initiative and campaign against rape in the state

Mr. Owoeye said the Assembly had already passed an anti-rape law since 2002 which stipulated 14 years imprisonment for attempted rape and life imprisonment for convicted rapists.

He however said all existing laws on rape, sexual violence and gender based violence would be reviewed by the lawmakers and that a law would soon be passed that would lead to the establishment of a special court to handle rape and sexual violence related cases in the state.

Earlier, the Assembly had passed the Osun Public Procurement Law Amendment Bill 2020, after it was read for the third time, with the Speaker saying it would become law as soon as it is assented to by the governor.

Funmi Adekoya