Tag: Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun

  • NIG@62: There is hope for the country – Makinde

    The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde said Nigerians should cast their votes in defence of good governance during the forthcoming general elections in 2023.

    Governor Makinde, who stated this while speaking at the Special thanksgiving church service to commemorate Nigeria’s 62nd Independence anniversary, held at the Cathedral of St. Peters, Aremo, Ibadan, said that Nigerians need to keep hope alive as according to him, there is light at the end of the current dark alley in the country.

    He urged the people to keep hope alive and be steadfast in their prayers for the nation.

    The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, stated that despite the series of challenges the country is witnessing, the people need not lose hope.

    The governor added that aside the rise in crimes and criminality, the country is also burdened by economic difficulties, which he said appears to defy social-scientific prognosis.

    He stated:”A peep at the front cover of any of the national dailies published in Nigeria easily portrays a country in dire straits.

    “But our message today is that of hope.

    “That there is light at the end of the dark alley and like Moses confidently declared to the children of Israel in Exodus 14: 13, the Egyptians whom we see today, we shall see no more forever, Amen.”

    He said that Oyo State has, however, been able to stay afloat despite taking its share of the national crisis. 

    He said: “But here we have chosen to ride the storm through the faithful implementation of the Poverty to Posterity mantra of this administration.

    “In line with our dedication to rise above the national tide, this administration launched the Roadmap for Accelerated Development of Oyo State, 2019 to 2023 immediately we assumed office on May 29. 2019.

    ” And with the religious implementation of the four-point service delivery agenda encapsulated by the roadmap, we isolated the four key existential realities of human beings including Security, Health, Education, and Economic expansion, using the agribusiness value chain.

    “Without Security, life is hellish; without good Health, life is gloomy; without Education, life is in despair and without a good Economic prospect, life is melancholic.

    “Thus, our state set sail with well-grounded policies that yielded 100 well-equipped security vehicles for security agencies within 100 days in office; creation of community policing initiatives and the Amotekun corps;  turn-around of State

     “The result of the carefully welded service delivery programme, e capsulated in the Four-point service agenda, is the positive outcomes being witnessed in the state today.

    “Ibadan, the State capital has been ranked as the second fastest growing city in Africa, according to a rating by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).’

    “Cities and zones of the state are being linked with brand new roads, a Light-Up Oyo Project covering over 200 kilometres of roads across the state is up and running, while we have equally turned around the skyline of the state with projects such as the bus terminals, remodeled stadia, and others.

    “As our people go to the polls in February and March 2023, I can only urge you to cast your votes in defence of good governance and service delivery.”

    In his sermon, Bishop of Ibadan North Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Williams Aladekugbe, urged Nigerians to always be their brothers ‘keeper

    He called on those in positions of power and authority to use their positions to uplift the less privileged people in society.  

    He also decried the worsening insecurity and economic challenges in the country.

    According to him, the development is due to the lack of capacity of those at the helm of affairs.

    Aladekugbe urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to resolve their issues and end the strike without further delay.

    He stated that the strike was seriously affecting the entire teaching and learning system among students and their lecturers across the country.

    The Clergyman commended the Governor Makinde-led administration for the regular payment of the workers’ salary as and when due, adding that the series of infrastructural projects being undertaken by the current administration in Oyo State are visible across the nooks and crannies of the state.

    He later prayed for the success of the administration in its bid to develop the state further.

    Iyabo Adebisi

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  • Oyo Govt. Reiterates Commitment to Training of Its Workforce

    Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged the civil/public servants in the state to be committed to their work and sustain ethics of the service.

    The governor, who was speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said that his administration has trained over 9,000 civil/public servants to enhance service delivery.

    A statement by the Chief Press to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa says the present administration will continue to train and retrain the state’s workforce in order to enhance its performance for high productivity.

    The statement indicates that Makinde gave the charge while speaking at the training workshop organised by the ministry of establishments and training for civil/public servants, held at the Ibadan Business School, old Bodija, Ibadan.

    He said: “When I took over the mantle of leadership on May 29th 2019, I assured the good people of Oyo State that I will bring governance to the doorstep of all and sundry. One of the ways in achieving this is through the State Civil Service, which is in charge of the implementation of policies for the State Government.

    “In effect, over 9,000 Public/Civil Servants have been trained to date in various fields since the inception of this administration in May, 2019. Today again, I am sure, is another milestone in the training packages of the Ministry of Establishments and Training. As I was told, the training modules at this occasion cover Effective Time Management, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Customer Service in the Public Sector.

    “Also, we shall ensure the continuous payment of monthly pension to the retired workers the same time those in active service receive their salaries. It is a commitment we have pledged to fulfil. By God’s grace we shall not fail.

    “In reciprocating this gesture from government, therefore, I enjoin you all to be committed to your work, sustain the ethics of the State Public/Civil Service and put in your best towards ensuring the development and growth of our dear State.”

    Earlier, Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Ayansiju Lawal, said that a total number of 195 staff were drawn from all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to train them on Effective Time Management, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Customer Service in the Public/Civil Sector.

    Iyabo Adebisi

  • Oyo Boosts Water Production With 1,194 Tonnes of Aluminium Sulfate

    The Oyo State government has procured 1,194 metric tonnes of aluminium sulfate at the cost of ₦400million to boost production of portable water in the State.

    This was disclosed by the State governor at the second stakeholders engagement on the 2022 budget, organized by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning at Akinyele Local Government Award Hall in Ibadan.

    Governor Seyi Makinde who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun in his keynote address, promised the people of the state that he would not renege on his promise to carry out the will of the people for a better society.

    He highlighted some major projects that have been approved based on the will of the good people, ranging from construction of two-bay permanent fire stations at Atiba and Ibarapa Central Local Government Areas, the Oyo-Iseyin road reconstruction, the Light Up Oyo project amongst others, adding that N ₦400 million was spent on the purchase of 1,194 metric tonnes of aluminium sulfate to boost the production of potable water in the State.

    The governor enjoined the people of the state to speak out their minds on what they want from the current administration, so as to include them in the 2022 budget, as the administration as this has become the policy guide of the government.

    “The stakeholder engagement is to gather the array of needs of the people and make them the programmes of government, like we have always been saying, this is a people-centered administration that is focused on making policies, programmes and activities that are driven by the needs of the people.”

    “We are communicating directly with the people that put us in power to drive governance and we must do it according to their wish and aspiration, the projects highlighted are in accordance with the demands made by the people and in relation to the available resources, we will continue to do this and we have seen that it is the best form of communicating with the people.”

    In her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Physical Planning, Mrs. Mofoluke Adebiyi made it known that the current administration open government’s initiative was aimed at strengthening civic voices and demonstration of responsive government system in order to promote the interest of all citizens, explaining further that the last two years witnessed a tremendous change in the inclusion and participation of citizens in budget development and implementation .

    Meanwhile, representatives from different local government areas at the event appreciated what they called the good work of the current administration, while they expressed their demands, especially in the areas of road construction, rehabilitation of moribund companies, improvement of health facilities, improvement of agricultural growth and rehabilitation of security posts.

    Dignitaries at the meeting include market men and women, artisans, traditional rulers, youths’ representatives, non-governmental organizations, civil societies, among others.

    Signed: Dr. Bunmi Babalola,

    Permanent Secretary,

    Oyo State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism,

    Ibadan.

    Saturday, 31st July, 2021.

  • LG Poll: Oyo Restricts Movements

    The Oyo State Government has announced restriction of movement of persons and goods within the territory of the state between 6am and 3pm on Saturday.

    In a statement authorised by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, the State Government declared that the restrictions have become necessary to enable voters in the 33 local governments participate freely in the May 22 election.

    The statement indicated that movement of persons and goods will be restricted between the hours of 6am and 3pm to enable officials of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) conduct the election without hindrance.

    It directed all registered voters in the state to freely participate in the election and remain law abiding.

    The statement, signed by Mrs. Adeosun, read: “In furtherance of the quest for a hitch free local government election holding on Saturday, May 22, 2021, His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has ordered the restriction of movements between the hours of 6am and 3pm on the aforementioned date.

    “During the period of the restriction, security operatives will stop unauthorised movement of persons and goods in all parts of the state.
    “Only persons on essential duties would be exempted from the restriction order.

    “The general public is hereby advised to observe the restriction order avoid any form of brushes with security operatives.

    “Indigenes and residents of the state are as well enjoined to go about their duties peacefully while they go out to cast their votes in line with prescribed guidelines of OYSIEC.”

    Oyo News

  • Oyo Deputy Governor Get New Aides

    Oyo state government of Oyo has approved the appointment of nine aides for the office of the Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan.

    A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says the appointments are conveyed in separate letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun.

    The statement notes that Mr. Omoetan Omolere was appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the Deputy Governor on Media, while Mr. Lateef Adebayo Yusuf and Mr. Adesola Yaqub were appointed Senior Special Assistant (Political Matters) and Personal Assistant.

    Other appointments made were those of Mrs. Aliu Taibat Adetutu (Special Assistant on Domestic); Engr. Lawal Olaniyi Lateef (Special Assistant on Project Monitoring); Mr. Timileyin Badiru (Special Assistant on Photography); Mr. Bukunmi Oyewole (Special Assistant on Online Media); Mrs. Jelila Nike Bidmus (Special Assistant on Administration) and Engineer Salawu Abisola Mariam (Special Assistant on Technical Projects). 

    Iyabo Adebisi