Culture

Osun Goverment Declares Friday as “Isese Day”

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Osun State Governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola has declared Friday, the 20th of August, 2021 as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s “Isese Day” festival.

A statement by the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal indicated that this years “Isese Day” will, however, not be marked with the usual funfare.

Alhaji Lawal said the decision to that effect is anchored on the realisation of the increasing rate of the third wave of COVID-19 in the country.

The commissioner who congratulated the traditional religion worshipers throughout the state appealed to them to be peaceful and law abiding in their conducts before, during and after the festival.

He enjoined them to pray for the growth and development of state and the present administration in the state.

The commissioner urged traditional worshipers to observe the COVID-19 protocols especially the use of nose mask, social/physical distancing among other rules of engagement before, during and after this year’s “Isese Day” celebration.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Lifestyle

Insecurity: Governor’s Wives Forum Holds Prayer Session

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Parents, religious leaders and teachers have been urged to ensure the teachings of good virtues in the society.

The wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola made the call during a national prayer organised by the Nigerian Governors Wives Forum, NGWF, to seek the face God for an end to insecurity and other challenges facing the country. 

Mrs. Oyetola who is also the Chairperson, Southern Governor’s Wives Forum noted that, no part of the country can afford to ignore the situation of insecurity, hence, the need to approach God to urgently intervene and restore peace to Nigeria.

She advised everyone to de-emphasize seeing money as the ultimate and to imbue in the children the sense of dignity, love, and service to the community.

President of Women Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Wilson in a short exhortation identified greediness and self-centeredness of a few people as the cause of disunity in the country.

Mrs. Wilson called for peaceful coexistence and the shunning of every act capable of causing division in the country.

Also, Alhaja Latifat Kolawole urged the wife of the governor not to rely solely on accounts of her aides while seeking genuine information about the performance of the present administration, but endeavour to make herself accessible to all segments in the state in a bid to feel the pulse of the people.

During the prayer session tagged “All Women Prayer for Peace and Security” which drew women from different religious groups and societies across Osun State, prayers were offered for God’s intervention in the situation of the country. Funmi Adekoya

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

Politics

Senator Lawan is a patriotic Nigerian – Gov. Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated President of 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan as he turns 62. 

A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ismail Omipidan, the governor said he joins Lawan’s immediate family, political associates, friends and colleagues at the National Assembly to wish him an amazing 62nd birthday. 

Governor Oyetola described the Senate President as “a worthy leader, fine lawmaker, progressive politician and patriotic Nigerian” who has contributed significantly to the development of the nation.

He also hailed Senator Lawan for demonstrating capacity and providing purposeful, responsive and inclusive leadership at the National Assembly, which he said, was evidenced by the numerous achievements recorded by the Assembly since June 2019. 

According to him, the Senate President’s exemplary leadership style is also responsible for the existing harmonious relationship between the legislature and the executive arms of government. 

The governor prayed Almighty Allah to grant the Senate President long life and continue to protect and guide him in the service to the nation and humanity. Wasiu Ajadosu

Health

We remain committed to safeguarding the health of citizens – Gov. Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of the citizens.

Speaking at the flag-off of the 2020 long-lasting insecticide-treated nets distribution campaign, Governor Oyetola, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji said the development agenda of his administration was anchored on the people.

The governor stressed the importance of using the insecticide-treated nets in the fight against malaria, noting that the government would support every effort to ensure its distribution and correct use.

In a remark, the Director of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs Umo Ene-Obong thanked the government of the state for its commitment and efforts to improve the health of the people.

Mrs Ene-Obong appealed to traditional and religious leaders to promote a sustainable net culture against malaria in their communities.

Also speaking, Osun State Commissioner for Health, Doctor Isamotu Rafiu commended federal Ministry of Health and other partners for their contributions towards making distribution of long lasting insecticidal nets.

Doctor Isamotu enjoined the people to take full advantage of the insecticidal nets by using it for the purpose it was intended.

It will be recalled that the Federal Government of Nigeria and its Roll Back Malaria partners had, last month, donated about 3.2 million Insecticide-treated nets to Osun State.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Politics

#EndSARS: I will ensure justice is served – Governor Oyetola

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Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has appealed to youth protesting against police brutality in the state to maintain calm as government is ready to accede to their demands.

Governor Oyetola who joined the #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, said their agitation for police reform was understandable owing to harassment they had being subjected to by the men of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad.

He noted that government had resolved that justice must be served and the families of those who had been killed by the squad must be compensated.

Governor Oyetola who maintained that the youth had fundamental rights to protest against any unpopular policy of government urged them to do everything within the ambit of the law.

Some of the protesters lauded the governor for identifying with them and urged him to take their grievances to the federal government.

Wasiu Ajadosu

Economy

Work-From-Home Order: Oyo Workers Hail Makinde

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Reactions have been trailing the work-from-home policy by Oyo state government for civil and public servants to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state with effect from today Friday, 27th March 2020.

Some of the workers who spoke with Radio Nigeria described the step as a welcome development by Engineer Seyi Makinde-led government.

While appreciating the government for the initiative, the workers urged their counterparts in both the private and public sectors to do their part to further prevent the spread of the virus in Oyo state.

Cue out

With this development, civil service activities have been in the southwest have been scaled down as only essential duty officers expected to show up at work on a regular basis.

Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola had granted workers in the state two weeks leave while both Lagos and Ogun state governments ordered employees on Grade levels 1 to 12 to work from home as well as Ekiti and Ondo states.

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Education

15 Batch “A” Corps Members Sanctioned in Osun

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Osun 2019 Batch “A” Corpers: 9 to Repeat, 6 to Serve Three Months Extension

Nine participants of the outgone 2019 Batch “A” corp members in Osun State are to repeat their service year, while six will serve three months extension.

The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Mr Ayodele Adegoke gave the information during the passing out parade of the year 2019 Batch “A” corps members in Osogbo, the Osun State capital.

Six other corps members were also rewarded for outstanding performance during the service year.

Explaining reasons for the punitive measure on the 15 corp members, the State coordinator, Mr Adegoke said the affected corps members were investigated and found guilty.

On the other hand, the coordinator commended the philanthropic gesture of the six outstanding corps members, who paid for external examinations of some students, organized free coaching classes and purchased sanitary pads for girls among others.

In his farewell address, the state NYSC coordinator explained that the corps members impacted on the state significantly, including the provision of manpower in rural health centers, schools, leading awareness campaign for the eradication of Lassa fever and other infectious diseases.

He charged them to leverage on the skills acquired in the SAED programme during the service year, rather than waiting for white-collar jobs that were not available.

Declaring the Passing Out Parade closed, Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola lauded the outgoing corps members for their contribution to the socio-economic development of the state in the last one year.

Mr Oyetola who reminded the participants that sustainable development was only possible in a stable polity, maintained that they had roles to play in achieving a stronger, more secured and prosperous nation, considering their youthful capacity.

In an interview with Radio Nigeria, some of the corps members, including Mr. Mohammed Sulaiman and Miss Obaraye Aisosa expressed delight at the opportunity to serve their father land.

They appealed to government at all levels to make the issue of infrastructure a top priority so at to create an enabling environment for young entrepreneurs.

Two thousand three corps members participated in the 2019 Batch “A” service year in Osun State.

Adenitan Akinola