Agriculture

Senator Buhari Gifts 250 Oke Ogun Farmers Fertilizers

By Web News 92

By Iyabo Adebisi

Two hundred and fifty farmers from the Oke Ogun region of Oyo State have benefited from 1000 bags of fertilizers distributed by the member representing Oyo North Senatorial District, AbdulFatai Buhari.

Each of the 250 beneficiaries who belonged to different farmers association and local government areas across the 10 councils which made up of Oyo North received four bags of fertilizers each at the Senator Buhari’s residence in Ogbomoso.

The project was facilitated by the senator with aim of supporting farmers in the district towards improving their agricultural output as this year’s raining season commences very soon.

Prominent among the farmers associations that benefited from the empowerment were: All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Oyo North, Oke Ogun Oluwaseun Farmers Association, All Females Farmers Income Generating Association and Oke Ogun Youths Association of Farmers.

While distributing the fertilizers to the beneficiaries, Senator Buhari who was represented at the event by the chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo North Senatorial District, Mr Tunde Oloyede charged the beneficiaries to make best use of the items to increase their productivity.

Senator Buhari expressed the hope of seeing Oyo North as the Senatorial District with the most contributions to the Gross Domestic Product, GDP, of Nigeria.

Our correspondent reports that in the last five weeks, Senator Buhari had empowered 550 of his constituents via different entrepreneurship training with a start-up package of 100 thousand naira and certificates of participation so that they can all become employers of labour.

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Politics

Our NASS members will support your developmental plans – Oyo APC to Tinubu

By Web News 621

By Oluwakayode Banjo

As the 10th National Assembly is due for inauguration on Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has assured President Bola Tinubu that all its twelve members in both the Red and Green Chambers would not only key into the developmental plans of his administration but also remain loyal, committed and steadfast as they are being positioned to serve in greater capacity. 

Oyo APC has all the senators-elect from the three districts of Oyo South, Oyo Central and Oyo North as well as nine out of the 14 members-elect to the House of Representatives as its members. 

Five of them are elected as federal lawmakers for the first time while six are returning either for the second or third with the exception of Senator AbdulFatai Buhari who is now set for his third term in the Senate after he had previously spent a term in the Green Chamber between 2003 and 2007.

In a statement issued on Monday and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, Oyo APC boasted of the quality of all its representatives in the 10th Assembly describing them as “men and woman of competence, enviable track record and proven integrity who would are poised to contribute their quota to the growth and development of their father land under the current dispensation and beyond.”

“As a progressive people, we had looked forward to an auspicious period like this when we would have an individual blessed with the combined wisdom and foresight of Chief Obafemi Awolowo as well as the courage and doggedness of Bashorun MKO Abiola to direct the affairs of this great nation. Now that we have a tested and trusted democrat who also understands the dynamics of public administration at the helms of affairs of our dear country, it is imperative we join hands with him and ensure that he does not fail.”

“To this end, we have realized that the legislative arm would play a key role in the task ahead of Tinubu administration and this makes it important for Mr. President to have people of like minds in both Chambers as allied partners. As a matter of fact, President Bola Tinubu would find all Oyo APC members in the National Assembly loyal subordinates and passionate patriots who would always be ready to support his vision and ideas as far as moving the nation forward is concerned.”

“Apart from ’emeritus’ Senator Buhari, we are also having seasoned professionals and committed patriots in Barrister Sarafadeen Alli and Dr. Yunus Akintunde who would be operating from the Senate while other diligent and experienced democrats would be discharging their respective duties from the House of Representatives. These include; Honourable Tajudeen Abisodun Kareem, Honourable Akeem Adeniyi, Honourable Akin Alabi, Honourable Olaide Akinremi, Honourable Tolulope Akande-Shadipe, Honourable Olaide Muhammadah, Honourable Aderemi Oseni, Honourable Olafisoye Akinmoyede and Honourable Olamijuwon Alao-Akala.”

“With the job done by the leadership of the APC in Oyo State in partnership with all the party candidates including, Senator Teslim Folarin, to deliver a total number of 449,884 votes to Senator Bola Tinubu and Senator Kassim Shettima in the last presidential election, we have demonstrated that we shall always identify with the cause of Mr. President and also ensure that he succeeds in everything he does to promote democracy, rule of law and also deliver good governance to the people of Nigeria.” Oyo APC stated.

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Politics

Folarin Applauds Oyo Voters, Congratulates Buhari, Other APC Elected Lawmakers

By Web News 446

By Oluwakayode Banjo

The Oyo State Coordinator for Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Council and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Senator Teslim Folarin has expressed his profound gratitude to electorates in the state for casting their ballots for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Dr. Yunus Akintunde, Barrister Sharafadeen Alli and other elected house of representatives members on the platform of the progressive party.

Senator Abdulfatai Buhari of APC who polled 90,078 votes was returned elected to represent Oyo North Senatorial District. Folarin’s successor, Dr. Yunus Akintunde of APC scored 108,776 votes and was returned elected to represent Oyo Central Senatorial District. Former Secretary to Oyo State Government, Barr. Sharafadeen Ali of APC who polled 111,513 votes was returned elected to represent Oyo South Senatorial District.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Com. YSO Olaniyi, Senator Folarin thanked the electorates for giving mandates to APC candidates.

The statement reads in full:

*Thank You Great People of Oyo State. Please, come out en-masse on March 11th to Vote for me & APC OYSHA candidates for Itesiwaju Ipinle Oyo*

The February 25, 2023 presidential and national assembly elections in Oyo State was successful and relatively peaceful. I must commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), law enforcement agencies, election observers and the press, for their dedications and commitments to Nigeria’s democratic process.

Dear Great People of Oyo State, I sincerely appreciate you for demonstrating extra-ordinary resilience and abiding faith in APC by voting en-masse for our candidates. For and on behalf of the President-in-waiting – Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), Dr. Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central) Barrister Sharafadeen Alli (Oyo South) and other elected house of representatives members on the platform of the progressive party, I say a big THANK YOU.

To whom much is given, much is expected, I want to reassure that the elected representatives on the platform of our great party have great passions for a better Nigeria. They will assist the next President, Asiwaju Tinubu in his quest to enthrone masses-focused governance.

Meanwhile, Saturday, 11th March 2023 is another D-day in Oyo State, I enjoin great people of Oyo State to come out en-masse to vote for me and APC House of Assembly candidates. A vote for us, is a vote for Itesiwaju Ipinle Oyo. We’re highly committed to Forward Oyo State for Growth and Development.

With due respect to other candidates, I remain the most experienced public administrator and closest to the grassroots, having represented Oyo Central Senatorial District for three terms and toured 351 wards of Oyo State on countless occasions.

I am contesting governorship seat of Oyo State to holistically improve security, education sector, agricultural sector, health sector, empowerment and employment of our youths and women, to grow our economy, welfare of civil servants and pensioners, to ensure local government autonomy, urban renewal and rural developments, clean environment, wealth creation and lots more.

We’ve capacities to do better than the current administration in the State. Let’s take full advantage of Tinubu-Shettima Presidency. Vote APC on March 11th. You’ll never regret your decisions.

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Culture

Oyetola, Buhari Mourn Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

By Web News 795

Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as shocking, saying it signifies the end of an era.

Governor Oyetola also commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, and the entire Yoruba race over the demise of the late monarch.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor condoled with the late royal father’s family, the government and people of Oyo State over the unfortunate incident.

He described Alaafin’s transition as a personal loss because, the late monarch was a good friend of Osun State who was always ready to identify with the state government and celebrate its humble achievements.

Governor Oyetola noted that the late monarch was a strong believer in progressive ideals and remained true to his convictions through the years till his last breath.

The governor, who said he received the news of the monarch’s death with shock and sadness, further described him as a humble and amiable monarch despite his revered position, noting that the Yoruba race has lost a quintessential intellectual whose knowledge and commitment to the cause of Yoruba race were unrivaled. 

While praying to Allah to overlook his shortcomings and admit him to Al Jannah Firdaus, Governor Oyetola prayed God to grant his immediate family, Governor Makinde and the entire people of Oyo State the fortitude to bear his loss.

Abiodun Adeoye

Alaafin was blessed with wisdom – Senator Buhari  

The death of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Dr) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has been described as a colossal loss to Yoruba race across the globe.

The Senator representing Oyo North and governorship aspirant under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Abdulfatai Buhari gave this description in a condolence message to the family of Oba Adeyemi made available to journalists on Saturday.

The lawmaker said “the death of Kabiesi Alaafin was a very torching and painful experience to numerous people in Nigeria.”

According to him, the 52-year reign of the prominent Yoruba Oba, Kabiesi Adeyemi did not only witness development of Oyo Kingdom but that of the entire Yorubaland and people of Yoruba race.

“He was an Oba whom God bestowed on His wisdom and guidance for unique traditional institutions in every nook and cranny of the world especially where Yorubas are found,” Senator Buhari noted.

The legislator added, “a minute spent with Alaafin while alive was like a hundred years full of lessons. You’ll surely gain a lot whenever you’re with Kaabiesi”.

He declared that Oba Adeyemi’s accommodation and strategies put up to foster peaceful coexistence of his people and people of other tribes remain unique and it has helped in the adequate security of lives and properties in  Oyo township.

“We have lost a reservoir of knowledge of Yoruba Culture, Tradition and History but in every situation and circumstances, there is always a cause to thank God”.

“Kabiesi Adeyemi died as an achiever and he will surely be remembered for the unforgettable roles towards the building of not only his subjects but the generality of humanity across the world,” Senator Buhari expressed.

The legislator condoled with the immediate family of Oba Adeyemi; the wives, children and siblings as he prayed onto God to give them fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

Senator Buhari prayed for the soul of Oba Adeyemi to rest in peace and that God shall forgive all his shortcomings grant onto him Aljannat Firdaous on the day of accountability.

Nafiu Busari