News

Makinde Swears in New SSG

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Professor Musibau Babatunde has been sworn in as the newly appointed Secretary to the Oyo State Government.

‎Governor Seyi Makinde, who swore in the new SSG after he took the oath of office and allegiance at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan, noted that, Professor Babatunde played a vital role in drafting his administration’s development roadmap, describing him as a key member of the team that laid the foundation for the government’s achievements.

‎Reflecting on his leadership journey, Governor Makinde said that although his government started well, it must also “finish strong,” stressing that governance is a continuous cycle that requires renewal and strategic repositioning.

He urged the new SSG to foster unity within the government team, urging all officials to avoid internal conflicts and distractions, and to remain focused on the mandate given by the people of Oyo State.

‎In an interview,the newly appointed SSG, Professor Musibau Babatunde promised to ensure efficient and effective service delivery through improved coordination of government activities.

‎Professor Babatunde also assured residents that the government would adopt a more coordinated approach to policy implementation, with a focus on delivering tangible outcomes that positively impact citizens.

‎Recalled, Governor Makinde on January 5 announced Professor Musibau Babatunde as the new Secretary to the State Government, SSG, taking over from Professor Olanike Adeyemo.

Edited by Taiwo Akinola

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Lifestyle

Nigerians Describe Olunloyo as Great Mentor

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By Jeffery Ahonmisi

Prominent Nigerians have continued to throng the Molete, Ibadan residence of former governor of old Oyo state, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, who died early Sunday morning during a brief illness.

Radio Nigeria correspondent, who visited the residence of the deceased, reports that the atmosphere was a celebration of a life well spent.

One of the early callers to the house of the late former governor was the secretary to the state government, SSG, in his twenty-four-man cabinet during his tenure as governor of Oyo state in 1983, Chief Shuaib Oyedokun.

Chief Oyedokun who paid glowing tribute to the deceased, noted that Dr Olunloyo was a compassionate man who was ready for governance during his short stay in office.

He stressed that, even though the late Olunloyo was a tough looking personality, he had a profound sense of humor.

Another early caller at the deceased residence was the speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, who maintained that Dr Olunloyo was a mentor whose legacy would never be forgotten in the state.

To the former deputy governor of the state, who was also one of the visitors, Chief Hazeem Gbolarumi, the deceased kept a low profile during his lifetime concentrating more on reading and family.

The wife of the late former governor, Mrs Aderonke Olunloyo, said her husband was a complete gentleman who was unassuming.

Dr Olunloyo died in the early hours of Sunday aged 89 years old.

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Politics

Conference of Speaker: Ogundoyin Receives Hero’s Welcome

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By Mosope Kehinde

Following his emergence as the Chairman of Conference of Speakers on Saturday, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal has led other top government functionary to give the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA Speaker, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin a hero’s welcome.

The Deputy Governor was joined by the Chief Justice of Oyo State, Justice Iyawo Yerima, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Olajumoke Adeyemo, Deputy Speaker, Honourable Muhammed Fadeyi, former Deputy Speaker, Abdul-wasi Musah, commissioners and other members of the House of Assembly.

Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, who was hosted to the reception at Western Hall of the Parliament Building, House of Assembly Complex, Secretariat on Monday, was celebrated by loyalists from Ibarapa East and Oyo State as a whole.

In his goodwill message, the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, assured that the Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration will continue to cooperate with the legislative and the judiciary arms of government to keep moving the state forward.

“Once again, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, we will continue to cooperate with the legislature and judiciary to keep moving the state forward”.

“Oyo State is coming stronger and is going to be the best state in Nigeria. From what we have been doing together, we are well focused in such a way that the primary assignment of each arm of government is for Oyo State to prosper and grow”.

Barr Lawal described the leadership qualities of the speaker as a unique one that is worthy of emulation.

He said that Ogundoyin’s humility and leadership style paved way for his emergence as the Chairman of Conference of Speakers.

“It’s not ordinary that young people are occupying position of authority, they can only come out stronger with their initiatives and resourcefulness. And I am happy that you are endowed with these,” Barr Lawal said.

“We will continue to pray for the speaker, encourage him, and continue to seek for the support of the 10th House of Assembly in all ramifications,” the Deputy Governor said.

Speaking separately, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Olanike Adeyemo and Chief Justice of Oyo State, commended the leadership style and administrative acumen of the speaker.

They, therefore, wished him a successful tenure in office.

In his address, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde, supporters, and members of the Oyo State House of Assembly for providing him the opportunity to become the House speaker.

While attributing the achievement to the track records of successes achieved by the Governor Seyi Makinde’s led administration in the state, the Speaker disclosed that it is God that is working to bring Oyo State back to the Pacesetter.

Mr Ogundoyin reiterated his commitment to Oyo State as his first constituency, promising that he will not compromise it to ensure that it function optimally.

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Politics

Abiodun Reappoints Tokunbo Talabi as SSG, Taiwo as DCS

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By Bolanle Adesida

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the reappointment of Mr Tokunbo Talabi as the Secretary to the State Government, SSG.

A statement by the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Information, Mr Waheed Adesina indicates that Governor Abiodun also reappointed Dr Toyin Taiwo as Deputy Chief of Staff, DCS. 

The statement indicates that the appointments take immediate effect.

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Economy

Census: Osun State Government Inaugurates Support Committee

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Government says all the relevant agencies will be fully involved in the planning and execution of the population census in the state to ensure its success.

The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye stated this at the inauguration of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Population and Housing Census at the Exco Lounge, Governor’s Office, Abere, Osogbo.

Alhaji Igbalaye who noted that Osun State was under-represented in the figures published for the 1991 National Population Census said the committee was put together to ensure that facts and figures about the state are correctly compiled during the next census.

He pointed out that information on the size, distribution, and characteristics of a country’s population are essential for describing and assessing its economic, social, and demographic circumstances as well as for developing sound policies and programmes aimed at fostering the welfare of a country and its population.

Alhaji Igbalaye, therefore, directed the committee to map out appropriate sensitization and mobilization strategies for the activities of the National Population and Housing Census Exercise, to organize advocacy and sensitization programmes for local government functionaries, the media, and NGOs, on population and related issues.

He also urged the committee to regularly liaise with the National Population Commission in the state with a view to fashioning out strategies for an effective and acceptable population census.

In his remark, the Statistician General, Bureau of Statistics, Osun State, Mr Abiodun Ijidele said the committee would organize meetings with community heads to ensure that there are no intra- and inter-boundary disputes which may affect the census exercise.

Mr. Ijidele who is also the secretary of the committee advised Osun people not to leave their place of residence in order to be counted in their home towns.

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Politics

Osun Declares Public Holiday for Elections

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By Funmi Adekoya

The Osun State Government has declared Friday 24th February as a public holiday for residents and indigenes to travel to their hometowns for the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday.

In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, the governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke gave the approval for the civil servants to also exercise their franchise.

The statement urged the civil servants to utilize the opportunity to go to the local government areas where they register as voters to participate in the electoral process.

The governor according to the statement, appealed to all residents to be law-abiding as they peacefully exercise their voting rights on Saturday and in subsequent elections.

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Environment

Work in accordance with relevant laws – Ogun Govt charges Industries

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Ogun State government has cautioned industries and commercial facilities operating with chemicals and other materials capable of degrading the environment against non-adherence to laws and regulations of the state.

Governor Dapo Abiodun gave the caution while declaring open the maiden edition of a workshop for chemical handlers and users on Abeokuta.

Governor Abiodun represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Tokunbo Talabi explained that the training was aimed at improving the environment and enhancing a sustainable economy for future generations.

He called for responsible and responsive chemical management among the industrial outfits in Ogun State.

Governor Abiodun stressed that the state government would continue to strive to achieve safe air, water and land for the social well-being of every citizen.

Earlier, the Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya explained that the thirty-seven reported chemical accidents in Ogun State during this year would have been averted with training and adequate prevention procedures in place.

The commissioner said Ogun State would continue to abide by the National protocols of chemical handling and to further reduce chemicals found in the agricultural produce for exportation.

One hundred and fifty participants drawn from companies from within and outside Ogun State participated in the workshop with the theme, Chemical control and management, strategies to achieving sustainable development goals in the state.

Wale Oluokun

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Health

Healthcare: 45,000 Poor, Vulnerable Oyo Residents Enrolled under BHCPF

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The Oyo State government has enrolled 45,000 poor and vulnerable people under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, BHCPF, in the state.

This, the state government said was part of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration’s efforts to provide free medical services for its people.

Speaking during the launch of the programme on Friday, at the Aafin Primary Health Care Center, Oyo, Atiba Local Government area of Oyo State, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun said the vision of the state government is to achieve Universal Health Coverage for all residents of Oyo State where no one is left behind in accessing healthcare.

Mrs Adeosun extolled the state government for availing the residents of Oyo State of the opportunity under the BHCPF scheme. 

Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun (r) greeting people at the Aafin Primary Health Care Center, Oyo, Atiba Local Government area of Oyo State

The SSG enjoined the enrollees to take advantage of the opportunity under the Access to Care Scheme without paying out of pocket and thereafter she performed the symbolic distribution of BHCPF ID cards. 

She reiterated the commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration to achieving Universal Health Coverage.

Speaking at the official flag-off ceremonies of access to care under BHCPF, the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, OYSHIA, Dr Sola Akande disclosed that, “Oyo State is about to witness the final push towards Universal Health Care in Oyo State and Nigeria at large.”

Speaking further, Dr Akande, stated that the federal government through the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, has made available a total amount of 450,000,000.00 naira in the first tranche and 264,000,000 naira in the second tranche for enrollment of 37,500 people.

He, however, announced that through the innovation of the Agency, the same amount of money will be used to enrol 45,000 residents of the state into the scheme. 

Dr Akande also assured successful enrollees that they can access care without paying out-of-pocket through the ID card issued to them by the agency. 

The Basic Health Care Provision Fund’s primary objective is to help achieve Universal Health Coverage and enhance access to primary health care services for Oyo state citizens especially the poor and the vulnerable, women, children under 5, and children in orphanages.

Present at the flag-off ceremony are the Oyo-Mesi led by High Chief Yusuf Akinade Ayoola the Oosorun of Oyo; the General Manager, NHIA, Lagos office, Mr Olufemi Akingbade; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Adesoji Adeyanju; the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Muyideen Olatunji among others.

As Oyo State flags off access to care, under BHCPF, the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency has empanelled 22,018 lives into 127 PHCs across 33 LGA’s and have paid capitation into all of these facilities for effective health care service delivery to enrollees.

Oluwakayode Banjo

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Lifestyle

FRCN Zonal Director Rallies Support for Positive FM

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Radio Nigeria will continue to live up to its role as the flagship of broadcasting in Nigeria by dishing out prompt and reliable information with life-impacting programming.

The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph stated this while on a working visit to Radio Nigeria Positive FM, Akure to solicit partnerships with agencies and institutions in Ondo State for the station.

Mrs Joseph in the company of the management staff of Positive FM Akure met with the Secretary to the Ondo State Government, SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu, the speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi and the executives of Heads of Federal Government Establishments and Institutions in Nigeria, NAFOHEADS, Ondo State chapter.

Speaker, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun (c) Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph and members of the committee of management at the Ondo State Assembly Complex
L-R: ndo State SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph
L-R: Speaker, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun and Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph
L-R, General Manager Postive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere, the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph and Deputy Director, Admin, Reverend Adebayo Eso
L-R: Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph, Ondo State SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu and General Manager, Positive FM, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere

During her call to the forum of heads of government agencies, Mrs Joseph appreciated the cooperation among the forum over the years and urged them to make use of the wide platforms of Radio Nigeria to publicize their events and activities.

At the office of the Secretary to the Ondo State government, Mrs Joseph said Positive FM was ever ready to promote all government activities and used the meeting to further notify the SSG of the station’s forthcoming 20th-anniversary taking place on April 20th, 2022.

Responding, the SSG, Princess Oladunni Odu described Radio Nigeria as a destination of choice for accurate news and pledged the assistance of the government to the station.

At the palace of the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo commended Positive FM for enlightening the people since its establishment in 2002.

Corroborating the Deji of Akure, the speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, ODHA, Mr Bamidele Oloyelogun advised Positive FM to remain unbiased while scoring the station high in its news and programming.

In her remarks, the General Manager, Positive FM Akure, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere pledged the station’s commitment to the people of Ondo state.

The visit ended with a meeting of the ZD with members of staff of Positive FM where Mrs Joseph charged them to be dedicated while pledging management’s commitment to addressing the welfare and other challenges facing the zone.

Isaac Afolabi

Culture

42nd Olubadan’s coronation will be a masterpiece – Oyo SSG

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All is set for the coronation of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade 11), billed for Mapo Hall, Ibadan on Friday, 11th March 2022.

The Chairman of the Olubadan Coronation Committee, who is also the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, made this public in Ibadan saying that the Government of Oyo State was ready to host a grand event befitting of the status of the revered monarch.

The SSG felicitated his Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Olalekan Balogun, his immediate family, the Olubadan-in-Council and the entire sons and daughters of Ibadanland, both home and in the Diaspora, on the dawn of a new era, urging all to pray for a successful tenure.

She said: “The Olubadan Coronation Committee, on behalf of His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde wishes to alert the residents of Ibadan, the good people of Oyo State and our well-wishers across the globe of the coronation of our revered monarch, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Friday, March 11, 2022.” 

“Arrangements have been put in place for this momentous occasion as we express the determination of Governor Makinde and the Executive Council of Oyo State to stage an event befitting of the status of His Imperial Majesty and Ibadanland.”

“In line with the directives of His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, the Coronation Committee has taken necessary steps to make the coronation of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Moshood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade 11), a colourful event and a masterpiece.”

“While we will advise motorists and everyone attending to adhere strictly to the traffic advisory already made public by relevant government agencies, we wish our new monarch a tenure blessed with goodness, peace and unprecedented development.”

Iyabo Adebisi

Judiciary

Ogun JUSUN Calls Off 2-Month Old Industrial Action

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Ogun State Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has suspended the industrial action embarked upon over two months ago over cut in salary.

The Chairman of the Union, Comrade Tajudeen Edun, announced that there were series of meetings before the issue was finally resolved. 

He said the union had reached an agreement with the government and the union will resume work.

Comrade Edun said the state government had accepted the union’s demand and promised that members will partner the government in achieving greater heights.

The union chairman addressed the newsmen flanked by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi and the Head of Service, Alhaja Selimot Otun.

Wale Oluokun

Environment

Oyo Govt. Tackles Open Defecation, Launches Clean And Green Club

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In the bid to pass on the culture of preserving the environment to the next generation, Oyo State Government has launched the Clean and Green Club in public secondary schools across the state.

Flagging off the launch of 50 Mobile toilets and the Clean and Green Club with selected schools, at the Ministry of Environment, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde who said the initiative would be extended to more schools in the state charged the students to make a difference in their environments.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, Governor Makinde said the state had taken steps to improve her rank on the list of states with low tolerance for open defecation with the launch of the Public Mobile Toilets.

Commissioner for Environment, Mr Idowu Oyeleke said the Mobile Toilets would be deployed to Markets, Motor Parks and other remote areas in the state to curb open defecation.

He said the initiative was achieved through Public Private Partnership and would be monitored by the Ministry.

Mr Oyeleke noted that 500,000 trees would be planted between now and 2023, therefore the students would be trained to plant trees in their schools and environment.

Earlier the Commissioner and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry had led other health officers to Oje market to sensitize the people and plant trees.

The event attracted stakeholders from the Ministry of Agriculture, Education, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, FRIN and students drawn from schools across the state. Blessing Okareh