News

Women need to be more involved in politics – Oladeji

By Web News 1171

A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mrs. Olawunmi Oladeji has stressed the need for women to be more involved in vying for elective positions.

She gave the advice in Ogbomoso after receiving an award of excellence as a performing lawmaker in the Oyo State House of Assembly by an indigenous association in Ogbomoso land, “Ogbomoso Valiant Club”.

Mrs. Oladeji who is the only female lawmaker in the 9th Assembly of Oyo State, representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency said women should not be discouraged from vying for elective positions but should prioritize interest in mentorship.

She said her articulate activities at both the 8th and 9th assemblies, especially on motions and bills sponsored on the floor have attracted commendations from her constituency and members of the public.

Mrs. Oladeji said, “If you have to go through the motions moved by me in the OYHA, starting from the 8th assembly to 9th assembly, almost everything revolves around Ogbomoso, women, and children”. 

“There was a motion I moved that is now in use in the state, which was the review of maternity leave from three months to six months. Our nursing mothers are presently enjoying it”.

The two-term lawmaker assured residents of the state of her commitment to championing the course of women and children in Ogbomoso south and the state in general.

Mrs. Oladeji was presented with the award alongside other eminent sons of Ogbomoso land, including the Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, TRCN, Professor Olusegun Ajiboye, and Oyo State Commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo.

Mosope Kehinde

Education

Tech-U Gets First Registrar

By Web News 1310 2

Technical University, Tech-U, Oyo State, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Olayinka Balogun as the first substantive Registrar of the University.

Mrs. Balogun hails from Igboora, in Ibarapa Central Local Government of Oyo State.

Until her appointment, Mrs. Balogun was on sabbatical leave at Tech-U as the Deputy Registrar/Director, Vice-Chancellor’s Office and she had been a Principal Assistant Registrar at the University of Ibadan, UI, Ibadan.

As the Principal Assistant Registrar at UI, Mrs. Balogun was the Head, Senate Unit of the Academic Division of the Registry.

She also previously worked as Principal Assistant Registrar and Administrative Officer at the university.

She holds an M. A. in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Ibadan as well as Masters in Industrial and Labour Relations (MLR) from the same institution. 

A thorough-bred administrator with nineteen years working experience, she is a professional who always strives for positive results through the application of adaptability, leadership and problem-solving skills. 

She is desirous of motivating colleagues to fully buy into the vision and mission of the First Technical University Ibadan. 

Mrs. Balogun, who has received various commendations for excellent performances on different occasions, is passionate about youth mentoring, counselling and hospital volunteering.

Olaolu Fawole