Agriculture

Over 1500 Farmers Receive Agric Inputs in Oyo LGs

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By Iyabo Adebisi

No fewer than 1,545 beneficiaries have received agricultural inputs so far in 19 local government areas out of the 33 LGAs in Oyo state as a support from Governor Seyi Makinde.

The distribution of the agricultural inputs to beneficiaries in 19 LGAs in the state so far, was carried out by the Oyo-Ncares in partnership with the World Bank under the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) in line with the vision of the present administration in the state to assist the farmers that were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking with journalists at Oluyole Local Government during the last phase of the distribution to the 19 selected LGAs in the state, the state coordinator for Nigeria Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus,(N-Cares) Result Area 2, Mr. Kolawole  Bamigbola, said the beneficiaries comprises casava farmers, maize farmers, rice and tomatoes farmers. 

He also noted that the state sponsored Youth Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Project, YEAP beneficiaries were carried along in the distributions exercise that cut across all the 19 LGAs so far.

Mr Bamgbola who noted that Covid-19 is no more ravaging the country said the farm inputs distribution to the farmers would serve as a kind of palliatives to them to reduce hunger and poverty in the society following subsidy removal. 

In their separate remarks, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Olaide Popoola and his Ona-Ara counterpart  Musibau Sanusi lauded the state governor Engineer Seyi Makinde for supporting the farmers at the grassroot.

Some of the beneficiaries in an interview expressed gratitude to Governor  Makinde over the support, pledging to make good use of the inputs to boost their farm produces.

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Human Angle

Oyo Commissioners: Ojo, Olatunbosun Lose Parents

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Chief (Hon) Josephus Adewole Ojo, the father of the Oyo State Commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry and Cooperatives, Chief Ademola Ojo, is dead.

Pa Adewole Ojo’s passing was announced by the Commissioner in the early hours of Wednesday, August 9.

“With gratitude to God for a fulfilled life, we announce the peaceful transition of an exemplary legend, Chief Josephus Adewole Ojo.

“Late Chief Ojo, Gboonka of Igboora, Jagumolu of Igboora and Baa Agigi of Imala Kingdom, answered the Lord’s call in the early hours of Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at a celebrated age of 97 years. 

“Daddy, a distinguished Oyo State legislator in the second republic was a beacon of love and community service and an epitome of humility and godliness whose positive impact on the lives of countless people was priceless,” he said. 

The late Ojo was born in Igbo-Ora, the headquarters of Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State.

He attended Baptist School, Igbo-Ora; Baptist School Ijaiye, Abeokuta; Baptist College, Ede; Baptist College, Iwo and  University of Ibadan.

The late Pa Ojo served as School Inspector Western State, Tutor, Vice- Principal Teachers Training College, Otta and Company Administrator.

He was elected member of Oyo State House of Assembly, where he represented Ibarapa Constituency II on the platform of Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). 

The late Pa Ojo was until his death a respected community leader and illustrious father, who served God as well as humanity excellently. 

He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Chief Oje Morakinyo, a former Commissioner in Oyo State and kinsman to the deceased has condole with the family over the death of late Pa Ojo. 

“Please accept my condolences on the departure early this morning,  of your  illustrious dear father, Josephus Adewole Ojo. Your Father served God..Your Father served humanity. 

“He had stamped his feet on the sands of life and history. May his kind and gentle soul get accepted in God’s bosom.

“May God still prolong the life of your dear mother who has been my acquaintance since 1962. May you all live long,” he said.

Similarly,  Oyo Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Wasiu Olatunbosun, has lost his mum, Alhaja Taiwo Nimotallahi to the cold hand of death.

The demise of Alhaja Taiwo Nimotallahi is contained in a Facebook post shared via the Commissioner’s Facebook page on Wednesday.

Olatunbosun wrote:

“Ina lilah waina lahi Rojihuna, with total submission to the will of Almighty Almighty, I wish to announce the death of my beloved mother , Alhaja Nimotalah Taiwo Olatubosun who died this morning at the age of 80 and she will be buried by 4pm today according to Islamic rites in ikirun. Osun State.”

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Education

Makinde Gives Palliative to Corps Members

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By Dayo Adu

Oyo State government has offered palliative transportation of corps members from the Permanent orientation camp to their respective local government Areas of posting.

The State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde made the announcement at the closing parade of the three weeks orientation course for 2023 Batch B Stream I held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Iseyin.

Governor Makinde whose gesture threw the corps members into jubilation noted that he was briefed by the NYSC officials that the corps members had already contributed to mobilise commercial buses that would convey them to their various Local governments of posting adding that the palliative would ease the burden of transportation linked to the current economics realities.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Bayo Lawal, assured the corps members that their transport fares would be reimbursed by their respective Local government authorities.

He urged the corps members to live as change agents in their host communities, saying the country needed their solution-driven ideas and innovations to scale through the current economic challenge rocking the nation.

Earlier in a welcome address, The State Coordinator of NYSC, Mr. Abel Oche tasked corps employers to be committed to the welfare and development of corps members posted to their establishment so as to maximize their potential.

Over two thousand corps members who attended the twenty-day orientation course received letters of posting to their respective places of primary assignment for the one-year mandatory national service.

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Politics

OYHA Receives List of Commissioner-Nominees from Governor

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By Mosope Kehinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has forwarded a list of 9 commissioner-nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and approval

The Deputy Speaker, Mr Muhammed Fadeyi, made this known while reading letter from the Executive requesting the screening of new commissioner nominees during plenary this morning, Friday, 21th July, 2023.

According to the letter as read by the Deputy Speaker who presided over the plenary, the list included: Mr Abiodun Akinkonmo, Mr Segun Olayiwola, Hon Wasiu Olatubosun, Prof Abdulwaheed Soliu, Mr Majeed Mogbojunbola, Bar Olasunkanmi Olaleye, Mr Williams Akinfunmilayo, Prince Dotun Oyelade and Mr Obafemi Ademola Ojo

The nominees are expected to appear before the lawmakers for screening on Tuesday, 25th of July, 2023

Earlier, governor Makinde had sent 7 nominees to the Assembly and the Commissioner-nominees have been screened by the lawmakers.

They are Mr Adeniyi Adebisi, Mr Akinola Ojo, Prof Musibau Babatunde, Prof Daud Sangodoyin, Bar Seun Ashamu, Alhaja Fausat Joke Sanni and Mrs Toyin Balogun

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Lifestyle

Oyo APC Congratulates Zacchaeus Adedeji on Appointment

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state has expressed its delight over the appointment of the former commissioner for finance in the state, Mr. Zaccheus Adelabu Adedeji, as the Special Adviser on Revenue to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as well-deserved and a step taken in the right direction.

Adedeji, who served as a commissioner in the first term of the APC’s administration of late Governor Abiola Ajimobi between 2011 and 2015, was named among the eight Nigerians recently appointed as aides to President Tinubu.

Oyo APC, in a statement issued in Ibadan and made available to journalists in Ibadan at the weekend, said that “Adedeji was one of the best brains around while his appointment was expected since Mr. President had a record of putting the round peg in a round hole.

“We have no doubt that Zacch is a seasoned technocrat and a reputable financial engineer who will do well in the area of improving revenue generation for the federal government and thus facilitate the desire to turn around the nation’s economy and guarantee a better quality of life to the citizenry. With his exploits as a key player in the corporate world and as the commissioner for finance under our late leader (Sen. Ajimobi), President Tinubu has got another opportunity for him to prove his mettle and we are cocksure he would deliver.

“Our State Chairman, Hon. Isaac Omodewu, who was also a commissioner at the time Adedeji served is particularly gladdened by this development and he has charged the new appointee, and others expected to join him at the centre soon, to be good ambassadors of Oyo APC and go all out to make a huge positive difference in the Tinubu administration which has taken off on a sound footing.

“We congratulate Zacch Adedeji who is loved by all party faithful in view of his attributes as a cerebral, generous, and amiable patriot. It is therefore expected that he would use his new office to further showcase himself as a man imbued with core values, management expertise and passion for excellence.” Sadare added.

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Health

Fight against Malaria Upped in Oyo

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By Mosope Kehinde 

Oyo State Government says it has intensified efforts to deliver zero malaria by investing in innovative ways

to implement strategies against the menace. 

Commissioner of Health, Dr Bode Ladipo disclosed this while speaking in Ibadan on the occasion of this year’s World Malaria Day 

Dr Oladipo represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Adeyanju Olusoji, said efforts of the state was yielding positive results in the management, control and elimination of malaria.

He said there was a reduction in the percentage of uncomplicated malaria cases from 74% in 2020 to 57% in the year 2022 as well as a reduction in fever cases from 75% to 56%. 

The commissioner said the giant strides in the fight against malaria needed to be stepped up for Oyo State and Nigeria in general to deliver a zero-malaria country.

“In furtherance to this, we have provided a State Reference Laboratory in collaboration with IPS for malaria quality control to improve the capacity of health workers in malaria diagnosis and treatment. 

“This laboratory will serve the Southwest states. Furthermore, the Seasonal Malaria Chenio-prevention was Implemented in the state for children 3-59 months across 6 LGAs in the Oke Ogun area with high malaria burden. The impact felt was a reduction in malaria cases from 73% to 52% in the Children.”

In a goodwill message, Oyo State Coordinator, Breakthrough Action Nigeria, Mrs Oluwatoyin Afachung and other implementing partners commended the state government for providing an enabling environment for them to strive, promising more robust people’s engagement, especially at the grassroots.

The highlight of the event was the symbolic handover of malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment to thirty private facilities in the state

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Politics

INEC to Conduct Election into Two Federal Constituencies in Oyo

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Oyo State will conduct Supplementary Elections into two Federal Constituencies in the state this Saturday. 

They are Oluyole and Ibadan North East/ Ibadan South East.

INEC residents Electoral Commissioner in Oyo state, Dr Adeniran Tella made this known in a statement issued in Ibadan on Thursday.

Dr. Tella listed the affected Polling Units in Oluyole Local Government Area including Abbey Technical (RA02/U 001) and IDC School Olurinde (RA07/U 001). At the same time, that of Ibadan North East/Ibadan South East Local Government Area is lle Aborisade Compound (RA07/U 017), Atipe Junction I (RA07/L 011), Govt. Secondary. School Orita Aperin (RA07/U 018), CAC Grammar School Oniyere I (RA07/U 001), Queen of Apostle, Oluyoro III (RA09/U 030) and Falana Mobil Station II (RA12/U 032)

Dr. Tella further stated that the supplementary elections in the eight affected Polling Units became necessary due to the malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) in the last held Presidential/National Assembly Elections on Saturday 25 Feb. 2023 in the state.

The REC however, enjoined the electorates in the affected Polling Units to come out en mass to vote for the candidates of their choice with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on Saturday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, adding that adequate security of lives and property have been guaranteed by the security agencies in the affected areas

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Politics

I will do more for economy of local communities if re-elected- Makinde

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that if re-elected into office, his administration will make concerted efforts to lift the local economy of communities in the historic Oyo town as well as that of the entire state.

The governor declared that the efforts of his administration in expanding the economy of the state through agribusiness has begun to yield immense results, noting that about 10 agro-processing industries have subscribed to the Fashola Agribusiness Industrial Hub being put up by the state.

The governor, who stated these while campaigning in Oyo East, Oyo West and Atiba Local Government Areas of the state said his government, would do more in the area of engaging local contractors and industries.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, also quoted the governor as saying that if he were re-elected, he would implement Omituntun 2.0, which centres on sustainable development and consolidation of gains already recorded by the administration under Omituntun 1.0.

Governor Makinde charged residents of the three councils to elect candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the National Assembly, governorship and State House of Assembly elections, saying his administration has achieved quite a lot but that he would build on the foundations he had laid in the last 44 months.

While addressing Muslim clerics, the governor promised a donation of N10 Million towards the completion of the Oyo Central Mosque project, saying that he would continue to be fair to all religious organisations in the state.

The governor, who is also the PDP governorship standard-bearer for the March 11 governorship election, equally met with the traditional council at Baba lyaji’s Compound, alongside his running mate and Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, and a host of other leaders.

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Politics

INEC Concerned over More Than 947,000 Uncollected PVCs in Oyo

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The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in Oyo State says there are over Nine hundred and forty-seven thousand uncollected permanent voter cards, PVCs in the state as of Tuesday, the 10th of this month.

INEC Head of Voter Education, Oyo State, Mrs Rosemary Adeniyi disclosed this in a telephone interview with Radio Nigeria correspondent in Ibadan.

Mrs Adeniyi, who expressed concern at the number of uncollected PVCs in Oyo State, said there is a low turnout of registrants for the collection despite the devolution of the exercise to registration centres at the ward levels.

She said the essence of the distribution of PVCs at registration centres was to move it closer to the people to allow them access to the collection seamlessly.

“Not enough people are coming out to collect their PVCs, Nine hundred and forty-seven thousand, Four hundred and Sixty-two, as of 10th of January, 2023.” She said 

The INEC Head of Voter Education explained that the Commission had embarked on the use of social media platforms, stakeholder meeting at different zones of the state to sensitize the people on the essence of the exercise.

She urged members of the public to use the opportunity of the distribution of the PVCs at registration centres to collect their cards to enable them to exercise their franchise in the February 25 presidential and national assembly elections as well as the gubernatorial/state assembly polls in March.

Mosope Kehinde 

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Religion

Celebrate Christmas with the hope of better days ahead – Oyo NOA

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The Oyo State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Mr Kayode Odedokun, has urged residents of the state and Nigeria in general not to despair, but rather begin to look for a silver lining behind the current dark cloud, praying that the balmy days will soon return to the people.

Mr Odedokun, who stated this in a yuletide message to the people also said the present administration both at the State and Federal levels was doing its best to reclaim the glory of the nation and put things in order. 

The NOA state Director, therefore, charged all and sundry to look beyond the present travails hunting the country, saying that the storm will be over in a recorded time.

Mr Odedokun adds that “people should join hands with Government at all levels in performing their civic duties as expected of them, keep the new Naira notes in good form to avoid early mutilation, stop spraying in parties,  and avoid other abuses of the new notes. 

Mosope Kehinde 

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Religion

Govt Refunds Pilgrims who Missed Hajj

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The Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Muslim wing, Professor Sayed Malik has assured the State intending pilgrims who missed the 2022 Hajj of the Board’s readiness to refund their fares.

This is even as he further assured that those who do not wish to collect their money back will be given priority next year.

He revealed this while briefing journalists on the 2022 Hajj report recently in his office, at Olodo, Ibadan.

The Chairman, therefore, said the Board has commenced full payment to those who wish to take their money back irrespective of the

initial cost deduction for their inoculation, clothes, bags, and some other charges.

“The Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has graciously approved the payment of full money without any deduction to whoever among them that intends to collect his/her money”, he said.

“His Excellency has also directed that those who want to use their money for the 2023 Hajj would be the first to be considered for the exercise, Prof. assured.

Professor Malik also said that the Board has embarked on another round of refunds of unspent funds from the 2022 Hajj fare to all Pilgrims that went with the Board for the Hajj exercise. 

He then called on the pilgrims, to visit the Account Section of the Board along with their receipts to claim their funds.

“All the pilgrims who performed the 2022 Hajj with the Board should come to Olodo Hajj Camp with their receipts for processing of the amount of money to be refunded.”

“Our Account Department is confirming the amount remaining, after deducting all their expenses. Whatever is remaining would be given to each pilgrim”, he said

Professor Malik noted that there were hitches in this year’s Hajj exercise but pledged that such hitches would not be allowed to re-occur in 2023.

“Lessons were learned in this year’s Hajj exercise. And these lessons will be put to use in the planning of next year’s exercise. I want to assure you that we will block all loopholes noticed in the 2022 hajj. In sha Allah, 2023 Hajj will be better in terms of planning and arrangements”, Professor Malik said.

He exonerated the Board from the unfortunate phenomenon encountered by this year’s Hajj while explaining that, “the inadequacies were not peculiar to Oyo State as they were experienced by the intending pilgrims in other States of the Federation. In fact, the problems were worse in some other states. This was why the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) had to tender an apology to the State Pilgrims Welfare Boards and the Tour Operators.”

Professor Malik, however, stated that this year’s Hajj exercise was a success despite some hitches encountered before the exercise.

“I am happy to inform you that the 2022 Hajj exercise was eventually successful”

“In spite of the initial hiccups caused by the Saudi Authorities’ strict anti-COVID 19 protocols and the haphazard arrangements of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the hajj exercise was a success.

“Apart from the fact that the initial hitches were solved, there was no record of any casualty among the Oyo State Pilgrims throughout the period of the holy pilgrimage. All the Six hundred and Forty-One (641) pilgrims who performed the 2022 Hajj in Makkah returned safely”, affirmed Professor

He added that “all the pilgrims were given their Basic Traveling Allowances (BTA) in full. The initial complaints of a very few of the pilgrims were addressed as none of them was owed”.

The Board Chair charged those that have passports with the Board and have the intention to use them for another important thing, to come for it.

“All intending pilgrims who left their passports with the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board should come to Hajj Camp, Olodo to collect them 

Malik was full of thanks to the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde for the massive support given to the Board by providing all the needed resources to ensure a smooth and hitch-free exercise.

“The success recorded in this year’s Hajj could not have been possible if not for the support we enjoyed from His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde. We, therefore, express our sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to His Excellency for the timely and invaluable moral and financial support he gave to the Board. 

“We are also grateful to the members of the Government Delegation under the table leadership of the Hon. Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun as well as the Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Ololade Agboola for their immense contributions to this year’s Hajj exercise”, he concluded.

Oluwakayode Banjo

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Education

NBS Commences Verification of BESDA Centres in Oyo

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The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has begun a verification exercise of all Better Education Service for All, BESDA, focused centres in Oyo State.

Speaking at the flag-off of a 5-day training of NBS Enumerators in Ibadan, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the Board would collaborate with NBS to ensure a hitch-free exercise in the State.

Adeniran said his office, in partnership with the office of the Statistician General of the State, would ensure the enumerators have unhindered access to the 21 BESDA focus Local Government Areas in the State, adding that this will assist the government in attaining its aim to eradicate Out-Of-School Children menace in the State.

“We assure the NBS management that the State Government, through the Board will accord the verification agents all the necessary support and information they may require”, he said.

Adeniran added that the State Government will ensure pupils in affected BESDA focus schools stay back, despite the holidays, during the verification exercise, to ease the process.

“BESDA is a programme-for-result, funded by the World Bank to support the increase in access to basic education by raising equitable access for Out-Of-School Children (OOSC), improve literacy and strengthen accountability for results in basic education in Nigeria. We are determined to make it work in Oyo State”, Adeniran said.

Adeniran noted that the State is ready for NBS visitation in the selected schools across the state, to verify the authenticity of records kept by the implementing schools.

 He added that the Board will also provide data for the assessment of four Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) on which the state would be rewarded.

“We welcome the NBS team and its Enumerators. This particular exercise, which is the second Phase, would be conducted in the 21 BESDA focus LGAs in our State”, he said. 

Speaking earlier, the South-West Zonal Controller, NBS, Mr Bayo Okunuga hinted that the trained enumerators, who are also referred to as NBS verification agents, would be deployed across various local governments to collect data.

He thanked the Oyo State Government for its commitment to the success of BESDA and NBS verification in the State.

 Also in attendance were the Statistician General of Oyo State, Mr Adekunle Adejuwon; the Coordinating Director of Oyo SUBEB, Mrs Abosede Owoeye and other management teams of the Board.

Oluwakayode Banjo

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Politics

Oyo NNPP Picks Popoola as Governorship Candidate

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The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP in Oyo State has picked Engineer Olukayode Popoola as its flag bearer for the 2023 governorship election in the state.

Engineer Popoola emerged the party’s governorship candidate unopposed during the party’s primary held in Ibadan under the supervision of INEC residents electoral commissioner in Oyo State, Mr Mutiu Agboke.

Our correspondent reports that over one thousand delegates drawn from each local government in the state unanimously affirmed to the choice of the NNPP’s gubernatorial candidate.

Addressing the delegates, chairman the NNPP governorship primary electoral committee, Alhaji Abdulbichi Ado said he was encouraged by the committment and rapid growth of the party in Oyo State and advised faithful to remain focused on taking a the mantle of leadership in the state.

Southwest leader of the party, Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeniyan, who commended the peaceful conduct of the party’s primaries, appealed to members to get registered in the ongoing Continuous Voters registration to secure their Permanent Voter cards ahead of the elections.

Alhaji Olopoeniyan explained that the party, with its new Nigeria ideology was committed to changing the narrative in Oyo State.

In his acceptance speech, the NNPP gubernatorial candidate, Engineer Olukayode Popoola said the party supporters must work hard, canvass and mobilize for the success of the party at the polls.

Also on the occasion, candidates of the party for for House of Assembly and House of Representatives seats were unveiled to the party faithful.

Oluwakayode Banjo/Mosope Kehinde 


Health

Fight Against Malaria Deepens In Oyo

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Oyo state government wants effective collaboration between health care providers and the world health organization, W H O, to reduce the scourge of Malaria.

The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Taiwo Ladipo stated this in Ibadan at a programme to commemorate this year’s World Malaria Day.

Dr Ladipo expressed concern that despite the fact that Malaria is preventable, it has continued to have a devastating effect on people especially children under age five.

The Commissioner Malaria claimed about 300,000 children live in Nigeria annually while it accounted for seventy per cent of hospital attendance in all age groups.

According to the Commissioner, the World Health Organization, W H O, has observed that between 2000 and 2015, there was a steady advance in lowering the global burden of Malaria, but such was stalled in recent years in some Sub Sahara African countries and Nigeria.

Dr Ladipo, therefore, called for urgent action to set the World back on a trajectory toward achieving the 2030 targets of the WHO global Malaria strategy.

In an address, Chairman of Ibadan North local government, Mr Saheed Yusuf appreciated all the Stakeholders on Malaria prevention and called for more support for the state government.

The State Coordinator, Breakthrough Action Nigeria, Oyo State office, Mrs Oluwatoyin Afachang, observed that expectant mothers and children were more vulnerable to malaria, noting that efforts are ongoing in the communities to ensure early detection of malaria symptoms, provide access to free malaria tests and treatment.

She added that efforts were equally geared toward early enrolment of expectant mothers for antenatal care and free malaria prevention drugs.

Mrs Afachang emphasized the need for everyone to cultivate the habits of using insecticide mosquito nets, refrain from self-medication and complete antimalarial drugs when tested to prevent resistance.

Nafiu Busari

Culture

Controversy over Olubadan stool resolved – Ladoja

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The Osi Olubdan of Ibadan land, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja says the controversies surrounding the chieftaincy and enthronement of the next Olubadan of Ibadan have been resolved.

He gave the assurance this while speaking with newsmen on the outcome of a closed-door meeting between the members of Olubadan-in-council and the governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan.

High Chief Ladoja affirmed the candidature of Otun Olubadan of Ibadan Land, High Chief Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadan.

Among the members of Olubadan-in-Council that attended the meeting include High Chief Lekan Balogun, High Chief Owolabi Olakuleyin, High Chief Gbadamosi Adebimpe, and High Chief Eddy Oyewole.

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Health

Oyo Govt. Receives 5 million Insecticide-Treated Nets For Distribution

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Oyo state government has received five million mosquito insecticide treated bed nets from an international agency to be distributed to residents of the state.

Our health correspondent reports that the united state agency for international development, UNSAID representative, Celeste Carr, handed over the nets to the state government. receiving the treated nets oyo state governor who was represented by his deputy chief of staff, mr abdulmojeed mogbonjubola pledged to ensure even distribution of the nets.

Mr Mogbonjubola noted that one of the four cardinal agenda of the state government was to leave a legacy at ensuring a better health care services for all.

special adviser to governor on health, dr funmi salami said nigeria contributed one quarter of malaria deaths worldwide hence the need for all to imbibe the use of malaria treated net which was one of the major ways to prevent the scourge.

the event which was attended by key stakeholders in the health sector in oyo state also included religious leaders.

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Energy

Oko Residents allege IBEDC of Marginalisation

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Some residents of Oko Surulere local government areas of Oyo state have protested an alleged attempt to marginalize them by Ibadan Electricity Distribution company,Ibedc, Osogbo.

The protesters who stormed the premises of Radio Nigeria in Oko carried placards with inscriptions such as Our breaker must not be given to Ede water works, enough of crazy and estimated bills among others.

They alleged that in a bid to move their supply from Iwo to Osogbo, the communities involved had spent up to seven million naira to clear bush and demolish buildings under 33kva line.

One of the protesters, Evangelist Adebayo Adebunmi said the town and it’s neighbors had suffered epileptic power supply for too long.

He alleged that the communities were informed that IBEDC was planning to unlawfully allocate a “Breaker” the communities purchased to Ede water works,a development which they vowed to oppose .

Evangelist Adebunmi also noted that the inability of IBEDC to have shifted the power supply from Iwo to Osogbo after the communities had perfected all that was required of them was suspicious.

Earlier, another set of youths from Ola,Osun state under the same power supply jurisdiction had protested the blackout which they claimed had lasted over a month.

Responding , Regional Communication Officer, IBEDC Osun Region Kike Owoeye debunked the allegation that IBEDC was being mischievous.

“There is an ongoing project whereby Ejigbo will be fed from Osogbo TCN and disengaged from Iwo. 

As regards to the claims they are mere rumours which is not a reflection of the present situation. 

Meanwhile, the project is almost completed and the affected towns will be energised.

We hereby appeal to our customers to exercise patience as all our efforts are to ensure that they have an improved quality power supply in the areas. 

We urge our customers to contact our officials to get clarification on issues that bothers them for quick resolution” Owoeye said.

Adedayo Adelowo

Security

Police Beef Up Security Ahead Of Easter Celebrations

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The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo state Command has deployed over five thousand officers to secure places of worship, recreation facilities and financial institutions during Easter celebrations. 

This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by Police Public Relations officer, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi.

The statement notes that the deployment became necessary in view of the forthcoming Easter celebrations and enjoins residents to comply with COVID-19 protocols.

It further notes that the Commissioner of Police, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko, had put in place plans to put personnel in all entry and exit points as well as other parts of the State.

The statement assures residents that places of worship, recreation centres, financial institutions and other public facilities would be adequately protected.

It enjoins all Christian faithful to ensure that COVID-19 protocols are adhered to in various places of worship.

Rasheedat Makinde

Education

Protest By State Owned Tertiary Institutions Needless – Oyo commissioner

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Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye has said that protests embarked upon by students of some state-owned tertiary institutions was needless.
The commissioner who spoke on the issues raised by the students said that the state government had addressed accreditation issues affecting the institutions.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Mr Taiwo Adisa notes that the commissioner said Governor Makinde has implemented policies and programmes that have impacted positively on tertiary education in the state.
He said: “The students are agitating on infrastructural development in the institutions, lack of accreditation of courses and the immediate call-off of JAC-inspired strike action currently going on in their various institutions
“JAC has no reason to go on strike. There is regular payment of the minimum wage. The 11 months arrears will be paid by government. All courses at the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, have been accredited.
“Also, the capital grant has already been released to the College of Education, Lanlate, while 14 new courses have just been accredited for the First Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan.
“However, the Council of Oyo State College of Agricultural Technology (OSCATECH) Igboora only recently wrote to seek government’s support in respect of accreditation.”

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Police Brutality: Panel Frowns At ‘Delay Tactics’ By Oyo Police

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Oyo State Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality has expressed displeasure over what they described as Police’s efforts to frustrate the panel.
The expression followed the failure of the panel to hear three petitions slated for hearing today as a result of absence of the Officer in Charge Legal Matters in Oyo Police Command Mrs Funke Fawole.
Though represented by a legal officer in the Command, Mrs Bolanle Olorukooba, the petitions suffered set back as the police representative said she was not given order to go on with the hearing.
Mrs. Olorukooba who had earlier announced her appearance for police in other petitions slated for mention, refused to continue with the ones scheduled for hearing as she told the panel that files of the three petition were not given to her.
Counsel to the petitioners in the three petitions slated for hearing expressed frustration over the attitude of the Police as some of them were coming from outside Ibadan.
Reacting to the development, members of the panel frowned at the report from Police which they described as delay tactics to discourage the petitioners.
A member of the panel Mr. Babtunde Oduyoye who was furious at the development ordered counsel to the Nigeria Police and the commandment of Southwest Network Security outfit in Oyo State called Amotekun to appear before the panel in the next adjournment.
Contributing, Former Chairman Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Professor Wole Akinlayo, said henceforth the panel would not wait for any party, saying with or without Police in any petition, they would not adjourn any petition.
Chairman of the Panel, Emeritus Chief Judge of Oyo, Justice Badejoko Adeniji sympathize with the petitioners, and appealed to them to be patient, saying the panel would ensure everybody got justice at the end of the panel assignment.
Sunday Ogunyemi

Security

‘We have put measures in place to secure farmers’ lives’ – Oyo Govt.

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Farmers in Oyo State have been assured that all measures are in place to secure their lives as the State government would not allow individuals masquerading as herders to halt the pace of development in the agricultural sector of the State economy.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon Ojemuyiwa Ojekunle, gave this assurance while addressing farmers from Ijaye Farm Settlement, at the Ministry’s conference room after a peaceful demonstration conducted within the State secretariat complex by the aggrieved farmers.

The farmers have protested the destruction of their farms by cattle herders which has led to loss of their investments in the farms within the Ijaye Farm Settlement.

The Commissioner noted that the Engr. Seyi Makinde-led administration is a government of the masses which holds farmers in high esteem, urging farmers to bear in mind that economic expansion through agriculture and its value chain is one of the four point service agenda of the administration.

Hon Ojekunle said the government understood the plights of the farmers and would not leave any stone unturned in ensuring that farmers enjoy the fruits of their labour and secure their lives as well.

Earlier, the Chairman, Ijaye Farm Settlement Farmers’ Association, Dr. Tunde Tairu while stating their grievances, said that herdsmen and their cattle have invaded their farmland and have turned farmers to slaves on government land for which they paid rent yearly.

Tairu said further that the herdsmen could not be challenged because they were armed with sophisticated weapons and farmers were being threatened with guns anytime they challenge the herders.

“In fact two days ago, one of our farmers that challenged them on his own farm got his left arm amputated right in our presence,” Tairu added.

He noted that Fulanis have been terrorizing farmers for a long time but the situation has become precarious, as the herders have continued to rape and kidnap their family and community members.

The protesters requested for massive presence of security personnel on their farmland and also appealed to the government to create an office for Amotekun officials in the community, with the belief that it would scare criminals among the herders away.

Members of Ijaye Farm Settlement Farmers Association thereafter expressed gratitude to the State government for the privilege given them to express their grievances without prejudice, while also commending the Commissioner for the native intelligence he employed in handling the situation, noting that no government has ever given them such listening ears and opportunity for dialogue.

They pleaded with the Commissioner to ensure that action is taken and promises made by the government are fulfilled in earnest.

The peace meeting also had in attendance the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Bolatumi Oloko, Director of Crops and Farm Settlement, Mr. Opawusi, Director Animal Husbandry, Mr. Odedele and other members of the management team.

Signed:

Wasiu Olatubosun (P.hd),

Hon. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Ibadan.

Wednesday 3rd March, 2021.

News Yoruba

Àwọn ọmọ Ìsọta Ba ọkọ̀ Àjọ Olómi ẹ̀rọ Nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ Jẹ́

By Web News 694

Akọ̀wé ẹgbẹ́ òsìsẹ́ ẹ̀ka típínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Muhammed Ibrahim, sọpé àwọn ọmọ ìsọọta ti báà ọkọ̀ tótóó mọ́kànlá tójẹ́ tàjọ olómi ẹ̀rọ nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ jẹ́.

Ẹwẹ àwọn òsìsẹ́ àjọ ọ̀hún ti gùnlé ìyansẹ́lódì, tí wọ́n si se ìwọ́de lána òde yíì pẹ̀lú ìlérí títẹ̀síwájú nínú ìwọ́de náà lówurọ̀ òní.

Nígbà tó ńbá akọ̀ròrìn wa sọ̀rọ̀, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Ibrahim sọpé àwọn ọmọ ìsọta, wáà nikanbi agoo kan òòru, nílé-epo kan lágbègbè Agọdi, tíwọ́n bá àwọn ọkọ̀ jẹ́ tíwọ́n sìtún kóò àwọn kọ́rọ́rọ́ ọkọ̀ náà lọ.

Ọgbẹni Ibrahim wá rawọ́ ẹ̀bẹ̀ sáwọn òsìsẹ́ ọ̀hún láti ni suuni, pẹ̀lú àlàyé pé wọn kòní séwẹ́lé ìyansẹ́lódì náà, àyààfi tíjọba ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ báà wójùtú sọ́rọ̀ náà.

Fawọle/Idogbe

Environment

We were prompt at putting off fire at Igboho’s Residence – Oyo Fire Boss

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Oyo State Fire and Safety Services has stated that its men were able to promptly control the fire incident at the Soka, Ibadan home of Mr. Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho.

A statement signed by the Agency’s Director of Operations, Mr. Adeleke Ismail indicates that the fire outbreak was reported to it at exactly 3.20 a.m. through a telephone call from the scene of the fire.

It adds that its men swiftly moved to the location a few minutes after the call and that it was able to put out the fire, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building.

According to the statement, the agency stated that the fire incident affected a set of sofa, a Plasma Television, an air conditioner and other items at the waiting room of the building.

Iyabo Adebisi