Environment

Oyo Boosts Recycling with Segregation Drive

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By Rasheedah Makinde

In a renewed effort to tackle poor waste management and strengthen environmental sustainability, the Oyo State Government has launched waste segregation across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Ademola Aderinto, flagged off the first phase of the initiative with the distribution of designated bins at the State Secretariat, Ibadan.

The programme, led by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, is part of broader measures to promote proper waste disposal practices across government institutions.

Mr Aderinto said the bins are clearly labelled to support effective sorting of waste at source.

He explained that each set contains separate containers for plastics and bottles, paper materials, and biodegradable waste, a move designed to ease recycling and improve collection efficiency.

The commissioner described the initiative as a major step towards institutionalising environmental best practices within government establishments, stressing that MDAs must lead by example through strict adherence to proper waste disposal methods.

He added that the ministry would strengthen monitoring and enforcement to ensure full compliance with the waste segregation policy.

Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Musibau Babatunde, commended the initiative and urged sustained advocacy towards achieving a cleaner and healthier Oyo State.

Head of Service Mrs Olubunmi Oni, while receiving the bins, praised the ministry’s efforts and called for strict compliance with proper waste management practices across all MDAs.

The government reaffirmed its commitment to policies and programmes aimed at protecting the environment and improving residents’ quality of life.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Security

Oyo Govt. to Deploy Surveillance Aircraft

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By Olubunmi Agboola

Oyo State Government to commission two security surveillance aircraft as part of measures to improve safety and security.

Governor Seyi Makinde made this known at this year’s Workers’ Day celebration held at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Musibau Babatunde, Governor Makinde acknowledged that insecurity and poverty remain challenges affecting workers’ productivity and morale.

He said his administration would strengthen stakeholder engagement by bringing together traditional rulers, community leaders, local vigilante groups, and security agencies to tackle insecurity.

In separate remarks, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress in Oyo State, Mr Bosun Olabiyi, and Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Kayode Martins, appealed to the state government to reduce taxes deducted from workers’ salaries.

They, however, commended Governor Makinde for prioritising workers’ welfare.

Some workers who spoke with Radio Nigeria said they participated in the May Day celebration despite prevailing economic challenges and urged the government to improve welfare packages.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Transportation

Oyo Government Begins Distribution of Security Reflective Jackets

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Government has commenced distribution of reflective jackets to commercial motorcyclists in the 33 local government areas of the state. 

Flagging off the ceremony at Western Hall, Parliament Building, Secretariat, Ibadan, Governor Seyi Makinde implored commercial motorcyclists and other stakeholders to support the state government in sanitising the sector.

Governor Makinde who was represented by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, said the step became imperative to rid the state of criminal elements hiding under the guise of Okada riding.

The governor explained that enforcement of the jackets would take place after the expiration of the evaluation period. 

The Chairman, Oyo State Road Transport Management Authority, OYRTMA, Retired Major Adesagba Adekoya, pledged the readiness of the agency to deal with any recalcitrant commercial rider. 

Speaking on behalf of commercial motorcyclist unions in the state, Chairman, Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairs and Riders Association of Nigeria, ACOMORAN, Comrade Solomon Olugbode, urged members to reciprocate government gesture by adhering to the usage of the jacket. 

The reflective jackets which were distributed freely to fifteen thousand Okada riders in Oyo State have security features, including a barcode containing the rider’s identification.

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Politics

OYHA Gives Nod for Two Additional Commissioner Nominees

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By Mosope Kehinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has screened and approved the appointment of two commissioner nominees, Professor Musibau Babatunde and Mrs Toyin Balogun as requested by the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

The two commissioner nominees who were absent at the first batch of the screening of Commissioner nominees were asked to take a bow after responding to questions asked by the lawmakers

Speaking with journalists shortly after their confirmation by the house, Professor Babatunde, a former commissioner for budget and planning and Mrs Balogun, Director General, women mobilization, Omituntun 2.0 expressed readiness to put their best in any portfolio assigned to them by the governor.

Earlier, during the plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, the house granted approval to Governor Makinde’s request to appoint 20 Special Advisers.

The approval was sequel to a letter of request forwarded to the House of Assembly by Governor Seyi Makinde.

The letter read in part ” I wish to bring to the attention of the House that since the assumption of this administration, I have made only few appointments.  However, there is a need to get other appointees on board to assist the Executive Arm in the implementation of its policies.

” It is as a result of this that I seek the legislatures kind approval to appoint twenty Special Advisers to occupy strategic portfolios. It is pertinent to inform your Honor that my request is in line with Section 196 Subsection 1 and 2 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended”

The Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the approval was granted to give Omituntun 2.0 a stronger footing.

In another development, the state house of assembly has asked the chairman, Akinyele local government, Mr Taoheed Adedigba to step aside pending investigation into alleged gross misconduct and misappropriation of funds.

The house however directed his vice, Mr Funso Kayode to take over the council while the secretary should take over the LCDA 1 and the assistant secretary should head LCDA 2 in acting capacity

The assembly also directed the chairman, Ibadan North local government, popularly Mr Shuabu Oladayo to step aside.

Mr Oladayo was also alleged of impunity, abuse of office and misappropriation of local government funds in a petition read on the floor of the house

The house however constituted an adhoc committee headed by Mr Peter Ojedokun to investigate the allegations.

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