Lifestyle

Ogundoyin Mourns Death of Two Political Leaders Within 24 Hours

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By Mosope Kehinde

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has mourned the death of Chief Solomon Ogunjinmi, a PDP Chieftain in Ibarapa North Local Government and Chief Olayiwola Gabriel Adetoyese a.k.a Layi Baale, and a Chieftain of the party in Ibarapa East Local Government.

The two Ibarapa political leaders died within 24 hours.

The death of Chief Solomon Ogunjinmi, a former Executive Chairman of Ibarapa North Local Government, a former Sen. District Chairman and a current member, of Oyo State Civil Service Commission occurred on Tuesday, 30th January 2024 while Chief Layi Baale, a former Oyo South PDP Senatorial Chairman, a former SA Political Matters to late Governor Adebayo Alao Akala and the immediate past member of Oyo State Rural Water and Sanitation Agency, Ruwasa died on Wednesday, 31st January 2024.

The Speaker in a condolence message said he was deeply saddened by the deaths of the two powerful political leaders.

“It was with great sadness that I received the death of Chief Solomon Ogunjinmi and Chief Layi Baale, PDP leaders in Ibarapaland. These two deaths within 24 hours are distressing, unimaginable and painful to me and our great party in Ibarapaland. God has again shocked us to a state of numbness. When political father figures die, the gaps are felt by people who look up to them. Sad to hear that my great leaders have gone to meet with their creator. ” 

Hon. Ogundoyin said the death of Chief Layi Baale was a great and personal loss to him and his political career.

“Chief Olayiwola Gabriel Adetoyese was an essential and integral part of my political journey. He was my guide, political supporter, pillar and mentor. I held him in high regard for his selfless efforts for our party, and I will continue to cherish and treasure the memories we shared. Chief Layi Baale as he was fondly called by everyone was loved by both old and young because of his simple and free nature. He was a great leader and a master strategist whose wealth of political experience was of great benefit to the party. 

” I learned so much from the two leaders. They showed us the way and gave us pristine political tutelage. We have lost political role models, great team leaders and committed party chieftains and their deaths have left vacuums too wide to be filled.” Oyo Speaker said

He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed to God to bless the loved ones they left behind.

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Lifestyle

55th Birthday: Oyo Speaker Felicitates Engr. Sanusi

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has celebrated the popular Ibadan based billionaire and Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Engr. Dotun Sanusi on his 55th birthday. 

Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin in a congratulatory message to the celebrant described him as a priceless blessing to humanity. 

“Happy 55th birthday to the Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Engr. Dotun Sanusi. I am happy to celebrate you on this special day. You are a blessing to Oyo State and humanity in general. May you celebrate many more years ahead in sound health, prosperity and longevity “.

Oyo State Speaker said the world would be a better place to live in, if those who have constantly reached out to the have-nots. 

” Engr. Dotun Sanusi is a consistent humanitarian who has continued to impact lives positively.

Thank you for having a big heart and an open hand and this is one of the best divine attributes anyone could have.

We appreciate you for being a great community leader who has remained a shining light. 

” May the Lord reward your measure of benevolence in multitude, and may you and your family reap the fruits of your labour. Happy birthday to you once again. ” – Ogundoyin

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Videos: Oyo Speaker Says Comments Twisted

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By Mosope Kehinde 

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has reacted to some videos which surfaced on the internet a few days ago describing them as sponsored by opposition elements. 

The Speaker said it was unfortunate that in this era and time, politicians were still playing politics befouled with hatred and animosity.

He said elections should not be seen as a do-or-die affair to the extent of politicians sponsoring fake news and twisting comments made by perceived political enemies in order to curry favour or support from the electorates.

According to the Speaker, his comments in one of the videos where he was addressing a community in his constituency were taken in part and twisted to suit the political interest of the masterminds of the ignoble act. 

He added that his full comment in the video was explanatory enough and didn’t mean admittance of failure or neglect of Ibarapaland by the State Government as portrayed or insinuated by the opposition and the purveyors of fake information who circulated the video. 

He stated further that he was only trying to explain the concept of alternative funding of projects to the people and the fact that he had to do everything possible to ensure the projects were captured in the budget

He also added that the approval of Eruwa Farm settlement for the people of Ibarapa and the approval of a grant for Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate and the approval of the reconstruction of the road within the institution, accreditation of over thirty courses in Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, among others.

“I know the opposition is already counting their losses even before the election because as a lawmaker, I have delivered on my campaign promises.  Some of them include a well furnished Primary Health Care Centre at Lagaye, a mosque for the Oloro community as demanded, a block of classrooms secondary school in Temidire community almost completed, another block of classrooms at Ojonamo community Primary School almost completed, a cold room for butchers at New Garage abattoir, a completed Eruwa Youth Movement Secretariat,  installation of solar powered streetlights at Aborerin, 15 motorized boreholes completed and already being used, another 7 motorized boreholes facilitated, distribution of not less than 60 new motorcycles to security outfits and the constituents, 25 Generating Sets to Constituents, 20 Deep Freezers to Constituents, presentation ofCash to a hundred constituents to boost their economic activities, Facilitation of ITF training and empowerment (Electrical Engineering and Furniture Making) for youths in the constituency, Purchase of Jamb forms for youths, Mathematics Competition for secondary schools, Payment of Bursary to 400 indigenous students, Facilitation of admission for students of Ibarapaland descent, Facilitation of First Bank’s training on Solar Panel installations for youths in the constituency, Facilitation of employment opportunities for constituents e.g TESCOM, Hospital Management Board, Amotekun, Access Bank, Polaris Bank, NSCDC etc, Distribution of educational materials (notebooks and chalks) to primary and secondary schools in the constituency, and many more.”

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There is hope of a better tomorrow for Nigeria – Oyo Speaker

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has congratulated Muslims across the country on the completion of the 2022 Ramadan.

The Speaker in a statement issued in Eruwa said in spite of the socio-economic situation of the country, Nigerian Muslims still engaged in a series of spiritual and soul-lifting activities during the blessed month of Ramadan.

This, he noted was a clear indication that Nigerians had not despaired and that they still believed in the efficacy of prayers.

“Glory be to Allah for the successful completion of Ramadan this year. Congratulations to our brethren in the Islamic faith for this spiritual attainment. Despite the economic downturn, millions of Nigerian Muslims still dedicated themselves to the worship of Allah while the 30 days exercise lasted“. 

“With this act of devotional sacrifice, spiritual uplift and prayers, one is convinced and hopeful of a prayer answered and a better tomorrow for our dear nation. I am happy that many Muslims just like their Christian counterparts who also just concluded 40 days of lent raised their voices in supplications day and night to Almighty Allah seeking redemption, breakthrough and victory for Nigeria over all forms of trials, tribulations and above all freedom from the shackles of bad leaders, ethno-religious conflicts, embezzlement, corruption and insecurities. “Hon. Ogundoyin said

He called for the sustenance of the present tempo of spirituality and Godliness amongst Nigerian Muslims and Christians and stressed the need for the teachings of all the faiths to reflect in our day-to-day interactions and relationship with ourselves.

“We are no doubt religious but are we Godly at the same time? The two must go parripassu if we want God to answer our prayers and bring us out of the doldrums we find ourselves. The time is now for us to end all our man-made and self-inflicted crises and problems so that Nigeria could truly live up to the appellation of a giant of Africa“.

“Once again, happy Eid-el-Fitri to all our Muslim brothers and sisters. I am wishing us all many more celebrations in life. Now that thirst is over, we can now rejoice but we should avoid returning to all forms of sins we have avoided during Ramadan.” The Speaker added.

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News

Let’s Embrace the Power of Positivity in the New Year – Oyo Speaker Tells Nigerians 

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As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate the new year 2022, the Oyo State Speaker, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has congratulated Nigerians and urged them to be positive and optimistic of a greater and better nation in the years ahead.

The Speaker in a New Year message to Nigerians said it was time for everyone to have the believe that everything will turn out well for Nigeria in the next few years. 

” Nigeria has always been a promising nation with great and unlimited potentials. However, bad governance and governments had in the past years caused its woes. As we wish ourselves a happy new year 2022, it is pertinent for us to propagate positivity and optimism of a rosy future for us. We should jettison all pessimistic thoughts of a failed nation hence we should use the new year 2022 to prepare the ground for the new set of leaders that will help restore the lost glory of our nation and return us to the path of prosperity and abundance. “

According to the Speaker, the resilience of Nigerians is commendable and will yield the desired positive results if we all rise up in 2023 to take the country from the political cabals who are feeding large on our collective treasure and destiny.

” God has been so faithful and wonderful to us. He has protected us since the beginning of 2021 till the end. A lot has happened in our land but God has through His divine power kept us alive to witness the new year “

Hon Ogundoyin, while thanking everyone for their support in the outgoing year, appealed for greater cooperation and more overwhelming support from the people of Oyo State for the PDP led Government of Governor Seyi Makinde.

” I am the most favored by God in the year that just ended , and this would not have been possible but for the prayers, support and encouragements of the people of Ibarapa East State Constituency. As i wish my teeming constituents a happy and prosperous new year 2022, i also wish to assure that your support and loyalty will not be taken for granted. In line with the plan of this administration for all zones, Ibarapa land will not be left out. “

Oyo Speaker further warned those causing unrest and creating tension across the country to embrace peace and avoid further destructions in the new year, stressing that there will be peace and socio-economic in a society devoid of war and lawlessness.

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Education

Oyo Speaker Expresses Concern Over Deplorable State Of College Of Education In Lanlate

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As a follow up to a motion in the Oyo State House on the need for Oyo State Government to upgrade facilities at the Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate, Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has visited the College for on the spot assessment of the situation.

The Speaker was taken round facilities at the College by the management staff of the Institution.

Mr Ogundoyin said the visit was to see the abandoned School of Education building and the Library Complex awarded to a contractor since 2006.

The speaker expressed displeasure that the state of infrastructure and the general condition of the College of Education was disturbing and unbefitting of an institution of learning.

He also expressed concern over the near collapse of the only box culvert leading to the College of Education, and promised that the road will be fixed soon. 

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Politics

Oyo Speaker Praises Nigerians’ Resilience in 2020, Prays for a Better New Year

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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has praised Nigerians for their resilience in 2020.

This is just as the Speaker described 2020 as a tough one for virtually everyone.

Mr Adebo Ogundoyin in a congratulatory message to Nigerians on the occasion of the New Year, 2021 said the year 2020 could pass as one of the most challenging one for the people.

He said with the rising spate of insecurity across the country, especially kidnapping, ritual killing and armed banditry to the Covid-19 pandemic which has continued to ravage the world, the past twelve months had been tumultuous for Nigerians.

“Surely , year 2020 was a difficult year across the globe. We need to pray for a better 2021 as memories of the year just ended will linger for a long time to come. The insecurity in the land really calls for concern. You remember the death of over one hundred rice farmers in Koshebe while the kidnap of over eight hundred School boys in Katsina State by bandits is still fresh in our memory. The high rate of ritual killing was worrisome. Remember the Akinyele killing and the arrest and re-arrest of prime suspect as well as the cases of assassination across the country.

He used the New Year message to appeal to Nigerians not to lose hope but urged them to raise their voices in prayer to God for a better Nigeria and a prosperous and crisis-free 2021.

The Speaker called for support and prayers for Government at all levels in the country, adding that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had done his best to implement people oriented programs and policies aimed at enhancing the socio-economic development of the state, securing the lives and properties of residents and making life meaningful for the citizens.

He said the people should expect another robust year of lawmaking, oversight functions and good working relationship with other arms of Government from the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly, assuring that the Legislature will build on the successes recorded in the year ending.

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Economy

2021 Budget: Oyo Speaker Assures on Infrastructural Development

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Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has assured that the 2021 budget will be used to finance and implement projects specifically requested for by the people of the state.

This , the Speaker said was in line with the promise of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration to always get the inputs of communities and residents of the state on projects to be executed and included in the annual budget.

Mr. Ogundoyin gave the assurance while leading the Stakeholders Consultative meeting on year 2021 budget organized by the Oyo State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Igboora.

He explained that the first budget of the state Government was being used to finance and upgrade capital projects and infrastructures as well as pay salaries and gratuities among other things as requested by the people of the state during its consultations with them.

The Speaker assured the residents of Ibarapa land at the Stakeholders meeting that their requests which bother on rehabilitation of roads, upgrading of facilities in Schools , hospitals , stadiums and markets , adequate security, empowerment and support programs for farmers, artisans, traders and youth will be given priority in the budget. 

Mr. Ogundoyin also announced that the Oyo State Government will soon commence the upgrading of  Eruwa Farm settlement to Farm Estate, adding that the Project together with Akufo Farm Settlement are to serve as pilot schemes to develop other Farm Settlements across Oyo State.

The Oyo State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Adeniyi Farinto and the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr. Seun Fakorede in their remarks said the meeting was aimed at ensuring all inclusive participation in the budget process as well as ensure that the right projects are executed at the right time and for the right people.

Speaking earlier on behalf of the Royal fathers, the Onilala of Lanlate, Oba Sunday Olusegun Oladejo who enjoined the State Government to consider increasing the welfare of traditional rulers in the 2021 budget urged Engr Seyi Makinde to include Ibarapa land in the Light Up Oyo project  being executed by his administration.

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