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.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

OYHA Confirms All LG Transition Committees, Secretaries

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The Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, has confirmed all Secretaries to the Local Government and members of the transition committee members nominated by the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin confirmed the list after the screening exercise report was presented by the Chairman, Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Matters and the lawmaker representing Ibadan South East State Constituency 2, Mr Olusegun Popoola.

In the report presented before the House, none of the 68 Secretaries to the Local Government and 340 transition committee members were rejected by the committee during the screening exercise.

While confirming the list of the nominees, the Speaker, Mr Ogundoyin directed all the caretaker chairmen to inaugurate the confirmed secretaries and members of the committee in their respective local government simultaneously.

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Health

Governor Makinde to kick-off Free Medical Mission

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state will on Monday, March 16th, 2020, kick off the free medical mission in Oyo North Senatorial District.

The medical mission will include free surgical operations and other medical examinations.

A statement by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Bashir Bello says the free health mission was introduced to improve the quality of healthcare among the residents of Oyo State.

Local Government Areas that will benefit from the first phase of the free medical mission include Irepo, Olorunsogo, Orelope, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo and Iwajowa.

Others are Kajola, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

I will declare my assets publicly after leaving office – Governor Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says his administration will not fail to report former political office holders in the state who refused to surrender state’s resources in their custody to the Independent Corrupt Practices and others related Offences Commission, ICPC.

Governor Makinde stated this while receiving the Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye and his management team in his office.

The Governor said the state government expected the former officeholders to cooperate with government and return funds traced to them.

Governor promised that he would equally declare his resources openly after his tenure just like he did when he assumed office.

The Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye said the commission was ready to cooperate with the government of Oyo State, especially in the area of systems review study.

Professor Owasanoye also expressed the readiness of the commission to nurture the state anti-corruption commission.

Iyabo Adebisi

Economy

Former Waste Management Workers to Get Their Entiltilements

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has ordered the payment of salaries owed former employees of West African Energy, erstwhile consultant in charge of waste disposal in the state.

Governor Makinde stated this while addressing the employees who trooped to the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan to express their displeasure on their outstanding salaries.

The Governor said his government had discovered that they were being owed by West African Energy and assured that the Accountant General would start paying their outstanding salaries. 

Governor Makinde further promised the employees that their money would be paid with immediate effect.

Iyabo Adebisi

Transportation

OYRTMA: Operate Illegal Parks, Go to Jail

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Oyo State Government says it will prosecute any individual found culpable of running parallel and illegal parks in the state.

A statement issued by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr Akin Fagbemi in Ibadan also expresses government’s resolve to impound any vehicle found within premises of such illegal parks. 

Dr Akin Fagbemi strongly warned individuals or groups planning to run parallel and illegal parks in the State to desist.

This is sequel to the directive of the Oyo State Government on the creation of New Park Management System.

The statement implores all commercial vehicle operators across the State to corporate with the new Park Managers in a bid to ensure free flow of human and vehicular traffic in the state. 

It enjoins the good people of Oyo State to go about their legitimate businesses as there is no cause for alarm.

Environment

Oyo Government Revoke Plots of Land in Jericho, Agodi GRAs

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The government of Oyo State has approved the revocation of some plots of land located within the Agodi Government Reservation Area (GRA) and Jericho axis of Ibadan, the state capital.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that the affected plots of land were revoked for overriding public interest and for the use of the state government.

The statement notes that the affected parcels of land are equally revoked for the alteration of Land Use.

According to the statement, the affected parcels of land include Quarter 361 with adjoining Plots B and C, totaling about 48 plots, Quarters 371 and 372, totaling 9,875.002sqm; Plot 138 Magazine Road, Jericho, Ibadan with a total area of 2,990.638sqm; Block 1, Plot 1 and 2 Mammy Market, Agodi GRA, Ibadan; Block 2 Plot1, Agodi GRA; Block 2 Plot 2 and Block 3 Plot 3, also in Agodi GRA, Ibadan.

It notes that Quarter 361, which originally sits on 1,477 Hectares of land used to house the Governor’s Guest House since the days of Western Region.

It explains that the current owner prior to the revocation had, however, added the Government’s Protocol Quarters which sits on 2,279 sqm and another government property which sits on 6,565 sqm.

That brings the current size of the land in the custody of the owner of Quarter 361 to a total of 23,627sqm.

The statement adds that Quarters 371 and 372 are also revoked in overriding public interest having violated the original Land Use while Plot 138 Magazine Road, Jericho, Ibadan, which originally belongs to the Water Corporation of the state but was assigned to a private company by a past administration.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Oyo Celebrates Fallen Heroes

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says sacrifices made by the Armed Forces is significant towards the unity and oneness of the country.

The governor made the remarks after the wreath-laying ceremony and grand finale of the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day activities, held at Remembrance Arcade, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.

He stressed that the contributions of the fallen heroes to their fathers’ land required appreciation and enjoined people to take care of the dependants of these heroes and those that have been disabled in course of carrying out their service to the nation.

In an interview, state chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Deacon Michael Fajimi called for assistance of both state and federal governments for the dependants of the fallen heroes.

Deacon Fajimi said that such assistance would go a long way in caring for them and make the gallant efforts of the fallen heroes not to be in vein

Highlight of the occasion was lay of wreaths by Gov Makinde, General Officer Commanding of 2 Division Nigeria Army – Major General AB Omozoje, Commander 2Division Garrison, Nigeria Army – Brigadier General OO Soyele, Commander, 671 NAF Detachment Ibadan- Commodore AA Adedoyin, among others.

Firing of rounds volley to symbolize burial party for the fallen heroes was also observed.

Similarly in Akure, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has promised to pursue operation Amotekun to a logical conclusion.

He made the promise during the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Akure, Ondo State capital.

Governor Akeredolu after laying the wreath at the cenotaph pointed out that operation Amotekun was to complement the efforts of the armed forces and police to protect the lives and property of the citizenry.

He also explained that the conventional security outfits would perform better when supported by the neighborhood surveillance.

Promising thorough monitoring of the operation in line with the mandate, the governor also acknowledged efforts of the Nigerian military especially through its operation crocodile smile.

Those who also spoke with Radio Nigeria on Amotekun including retired military personnel described the operation as long overdue.

The retired security officers noted that the people would be more familiar with the terrain and there would be no language barrier.

At the cenotaph were security chiefs, political leaders and traditional rulers who all laid wreaths in honor of the nation’s fallen heroes.

Iyabo Adebisi / David Odofin

Judiciary

Oyo will domesticate NCS Act 2019 – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says there is plans to domesticate the Nigeria Correctional Service Act 2019, especially as it concerns number of inmates in correctional centres in the state.

The governor disclosed this shortly after the inauguration of the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission at the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Ibadan. 

Governor Makinde said the state government would facilitate the implementation of provisions in the act to improve the condition of inmates in correctional facilities. 

The governor also explained that the inauguration of the state judicial commission in the state would enhance the speedy dispensation of justice and judicial reforms.

The Judicial Service Commission chaired by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Munta Abimbola, comprised eight members with the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney General, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo.

Iyabo Adebisi

Religion

Those seeking to divide Oyo people with religion will fail- Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, says those seeking to divide the people of the state though religion should find other jobs to do.

Governor Makinde, who stated this while addressing the congregation at the St Paul Anglican Church, Yemetu, Ibadan, during the 80th thanksgiving service for his mother, Mrs. Abigael Makinde, said that the state is too interconnected to be divided along religious lines.

 A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, states that some religious activists who are seeking to divide Oyo people along religious lines will not succeed as every home in the state has a full complement of both religions.

The governor while noting that it was evident that some people do not want the present government to succeed appreciated God and promising that his government would continue to serve the state.

Earlier, a cleric, the Venerable Reverend, Dr. Samuel Osungbeju, urged leaders to serve well so as to receive the reward of God.

Reverend Dr. Osungbeju who added that the actions and policies of the government of Engineer Makinde were being well received by the people urging the governor not to relent in doing good.

Iyabo Adebisi

Education

Oyo Releases Running Grants to Schools

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The government of Oyo State has approved the release of the sum of 526 million naira as running costs for its 2,500 primary schools and about 640 secondary schools.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa confirms that the sum of 400 million naira has been advanced to the secondary schools, while the primary schools got the sum of 126 million naira.

The amount is to cover the running grants of the schools for the first term of the 2019/2020 academic session.

According to the state statement, principals of secondary schools as well as heads of primary schools across the state have been mandated to open accounts to receive the running grants.

There are 640 secondary schools spread across the state, which have already started benefitting from the 1,000 naira per child per term budget for the schools.

The statement also indicates that the 126 million naira approved for the primary schools has been released to the heads of the various schools. 

The statement notes that Ministry of Education is managing the disbursements to secondary schools, while the State Universal Basic Education Commission, SUBEB, is handling the disbursement to primary schools.

The statement urges all stakeholders in the school system to judiciously apply the funds as the government will demand accountability on every kobo released to the schools.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Makinde Expresses Readiness to Meet with Labour Leaders

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 Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has expressed readiness of his government to have an open-engagement with labour leaders on the issue of minimum wage without political sentiment.

He stated this when he received the members of the Trade Union Congress a led by Comrade Emmanuel Ogundiran on a Courtesy visit to his office.

Governor Makinde promised to put necessary measures in place to boost internally generated revenue (IGR) in the state to settle the state’s wage bill.

Governor Makinde said government and labour were equal partners as no progress could be made in the state without industrial harmony and restated his administration commitment in ensuring workers welfare to the welfare through regular payment of salaries and allowances

He called for support of labour leaders in the state for good governance while promising training and re- training of workers for effective service delivery.

Earlier, Oyo State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress TUC, Mr Emmanuel Ogundiran canvassed for workers’ welfare, trainings, better conditions of service and tackling casualization of workers in the private sector. 

Comrade Ogundiran commended the current administration for the prompt payment of workers salaries.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Makinde Appoints Former SDP Governorship Candidate as Special Counsel

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the March 9 governorship in the state, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN as Special Counsel to the Governor of Oyo State.

This was just as a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Prince Yemi Aderibigbe, was also appointed as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

A statement s by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that Mr. Wale Onaolapo was appointed as the chairman of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund, OYSSTF, while a former Principal Protocol Officer of the University of Ibadan, Mr. Gboyega Badejo, was appointed as the Director-General Protocol to the Governor.

Mr. Ayorinde, SAN, an Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) and son of a former Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Timothy Ayorinde, earned the University of Oxford General Certificate (Law) intermediate LLB in 1983 and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London in 1985, before proceeding to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.

Mr. Badejo, the new DG Protocol to the Governor, was until his appointment the Principal Protocol Officer at the University of Ibadan, where he bagged a degree in Education in 1995.

He is also a member of the Protocol and Diplomacy International.

Iyabo Adebisi

News

Oyo Govt to Carry out Verification Exercise

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says plans are underway to commence a verification exercise in the state civil service to save cost and curb fraud in the service.

He stated this during an interactive session with civil and public servants at the state secretariat in commemoration of his hundred days in office.

Governor Makinde, while responding to different questions from workers, said the determination of his government  to conduct a verification exercise was aimed at blocking possible leakages to save cost in order to meet other welfare needs of workers.

The governor, who promised to prioritized workers welfare, assured that his administration would not discriminate against anyone

Earlier, the Head of Service, Mrs Amidat Agboola Head of Service, Mrs Amidat Agboola disclosed that the present government had review upward the housing loan and car loan for workers in the state and urged them to be committed in their duties.

Mrs Agboola therefore enjoined civil servants in the state to shun any acts which could inimical to the growth of their career and service.

In a goodwill messages, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State chapter Titilola Sodo, and his Trade Union Congress counterpart, .Mr Emmanuel Ogundiran appealed to workers to support the current government in the task of developing the state.

Iyabo Adebisi

News Analysis

Examining Governor Seyi Makinde’s First 100days in Office

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As Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde marks first 100 days in office, Iyabo Adebisi examines the impacts of his Government on lives of the people.

The need to impact positively on the lives of the electorate is one of the primary responsibilities of any responsive government.

While some succeed at this herculean task, others often times derail, leaving those who voted for them questioning the real essence of good governance.

To demonstrate commitment to his electioneering promises, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde shortly after he was sworn-in hit the ground running as he announced the cancellation of the three thousand naira levies in all public secondary schools across the state.

He also announced the donation of his monthly salary to the state pension board for the next four years.

Not only this, Governor Makinde-led government approved over four hundred and forty seven million naira for procurement of exercise books for primary school pupils and secondary school students.

This move is aimed at complementing the free education policy of his government to improve the education sector as well as curb the high rate of out of school children in the state.

The public declaration of forty-eight billion naira asset as promised during campaign has also earned Governor Makinde positive comments from political analysts and the electorate.

The Health sector has also received a boost with the visit of the governor to two major hospitals in Ibadan, the state capital.

The visit is to see how the Adeoyo Hospital, Ring road and others can be raised to state-of-the-art hospitals to enable it provide quantitative health delivery to the people.

Renovation work has already commenced in the hospitals.

Also, this administration priorities the payment of salary and pension as at when due and it has also set up panel to review the cases of workers who were disengaged unjustly.

On the agricultural sector, Governor Makinde had launched a $5m agric business project in partnership with a private company to boost food security of the state.

Security which is one of the four cardinal programmes of Governor Makinde’s administration is receiving attention as additional 100 patrol vehicles have been procured to be distributed among security agencies for effective policing of the state.

Having enumerated the early steps of this government in just about a hundred days, the question which readily comes to mind is what is the perception of the people to the Engineer Seyi Makinde’s government and their expectations?

While lauding the present administration on prompt payment of salaries and pension, Oyo state secretary of Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Mr. Olusegun Abatan enjoined Governor Makinde to harmonise pension with a view to improving the standard of living of retired workers.

According to Mr. Abatan, this became necessary as the state has retirees who still collect about two thousand naira as their monthly pension.

However, the state Deputy Governor, Engineer Rauf Olaniyan and the Secretary to the state Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun also described the first 100 days as a tip of the iceberg and called for support from the people so as to spread the dividends of democracy across all nooks and crannies of the state.

Similarly, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin who lauded the cordial relationship that exists between the legislature and the executive, maintained that the assembly would not be derailed in its role to ensure that the electorate enjoys good governance.

On his plan for the remaining three years and nine months, Oyo State helmsman, Governor Makinde said his government has identified critical areas to develop the state promising that his vision in the next four years is to reverse the negative socio-economic problems facing Oyo state.

Political scientists and social commentators have however posited that one cannot determine the full impact of any administration within just 100 days.

They however advised Governor Makinde-led administration to fulfill his electioneering promises for posterity to judge.

Iyabo Adebisi

Economy

Oyo State is Open for Business – Makinde

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Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared Oyo state open for business, expressing the state’s determination to partner stakeholders in driving diverse economic opportunities within the state.

He stated this while receiving a $5Billion Economic Plan presented by Oyo-Ile Investors’ Forum, tagged “Investment Opportunities in Oyo state: Road Map for Accelerated Development”.

Governor Makinde said rapid development could only occur when government and private investors partnered to develop and execute innovative structures to drive the state’s development and actualize its full potential over the short to medium term.

Director, Oyo-Ile Investors’ Forum, Mr. Yinka Owodunni, said the economy plan when effective would create 200 thousand direct jobs and 1million indirect jobs.

The forum had in attendance over 50 investors across the world.

Iyabo Adebisi

Sport

Makinde Appoints New Executive Chairman for Mineral Development Agency

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has appointed an expert in the Oil and Gas Industry, Mr. Abiodun Oni, as the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Mineral Development Agency.

This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa.

The statement notes that Mr. Oni is expected to bring to bear his wealth of experience as a trained geologist with over 20 years of experience in the Oil and Gas Industry and proficiency in Six-Sigma processes and Lean techniques, on the mineral development sector in the state.

Governor Makinde wished Mr. Oni success in the new assignment, while also expressing the hope that he would serve the state with dedication and loyalty.

Iyabo Adebisi

Agriculture

Oyo Govt, IITA, Farmcrowdy Collaborate on Developing Agric

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has revoked the Moniya-Iseyin road contract awarded by the immediate past administration for the sum of 7 billion naira.

He disclosed this in Ibadan at the launch of a 5 million dollar Agribusiness Project initiative by Farmcrowdy.

Governor Makinde while stressing the significant of the road in moving farm produce around the state said the previous government awarded the contract to an engineering firm that did not have capacity to handle the project.

He said his government would re-award the road to a competent contractor pointing out that when completed, it would address the challenges of moving farm produce from Oke-Ogun area to Ibadan, the state capital.

Governor Makinde maintained that Oyo was ready for agribusiness to expand the state’s economy promising that the state was set to turn farm settlements around.

Governor Seyi Makinde on the partnership with Farmcrowdy

The Managing Director of Farmcrowdy, Kenneth Obiajulu said the company had been able to impact 25,000 farmers and worked in 14 states out of 36 Nigerian states, noting that it was launching the initiative as a partnership on agriculture to help Oyo state.

Managing Director, Kenneth Obiajulu on the details of the work the company has been doing

The Deputy Director-General of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, IITA Partnership for Development, Mr. Kenton Dashiell expressed the readiness of the organisation to partner the state in developing its agricultural sector.

Mr. Dashiell assured that the institute would provide necessary technology to Farmcrowdy to multiply the yields particularly in crops such as maize, soya beans, cassava, banana, plantain, yam and beans.

Earlier, the Executive Assistant to Governor Makinde on agribusiness, Dr Debo Akande, stated that the state would explore the Public Private Development Partnership model to achieve its aim on agriculture.

Iyabo Adebisi

Politics

Don’t Shy Away From Politics – Makinde Charges Christians

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on men and women of integrity not to shy away from participating in politics so as to sanitize the system.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicates that the governor gave the charge at a thanksgiving service with members of the Omorege Dynasty, the Governor’s maternal family, over his electoral victory.

The Governor stated that the involvement of persons of integrity in politics would enhance good governance and promote sanity in the political environment.

He noted that participating in politics would not take heaven from men and women with integrity and honesty, but would help to clean up the nation’s political space.

According to the statement, Governor Makinde admonished Christians and people with honesty and integrity, to get involved in politics, noting that the journey would not be easy, but God would take them to where He intended.

Earlier, Venerable C.O. Osinyemi, who spoke on the topic: “Indices of acceptable service,” urged Governor Makinde to serve with honesty and integrity with a view to adding value to the lives of the people.

On the entourage of Governor Makinde were his wife, Ominni, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin and some members of the OYHA; chairman of the State Advisory Council, Senator Hosea Agboola, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Funmi Orisadeyi and Commissioner for Environment, Kehinde Ayoola. 

Iyabo Adebisi

Sport

Makinde Congratulates Dare on His Ministerial Appointment

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has congratulated the new Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Sunday Dare on his appointment.

A statement by Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, says the government of Oyo State will be looking forward to having a symbiotic relationship with the Federal Government through Mr. Dare, who is now an ambassador of the state.

The statement urges Mr. Dare to bring his wealth of experience to bear in transforming and repositioning the ministry.

Governor Makinde urged the Ogbomoso-born minister to be a good ambassador of Oyo State and to showcase the Pacesetter qualities of the state in his new position.

Governor prayed that the minister succeeds in the new assignment and win laurels to the admiration of Nigerians.

Iyabo Adebisi

Governor Makinde recieving the IUFMP Team
Environment

Makinde Lauds IUFMP, Promises to Tackle Flooding

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has expressed the readiness of his government to take proactive measures to end flooding in the state.

Governor Makinde said this in Ibadan at a workshop tagged “Ibadan Flood Forecast, Early Warning and Implementation”.

The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun said his administration would readily support the implementation of the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project, IUFMP and other ongoing intervention projects in the state.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, lauds the IUFMP on the flood forecast initiative, which he said will furnish the people with prior alerts about impending flood disasters.

The statement describes the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (lUFMP) as a people-oriented project set up to change the narrative of incessant and ravaging flood disasters in the state.

The governor stated that the state would be expecting value for its investment in the project, which he noted should be in terms of immediate gains in the area of safety of lives and properties, as well as measurable capacity building for homegrown technocrats and public servants who would be required to sustain the initiative, post-IUFMP.

Governor Makinde also called on the operators of the project to ensure that the advantages of the project were transferred to other communities in the state through a form of knowledge transfer.

Iyabo Adebisi