Religion

Love, sharing are features of Christmas – Tamunomini Makinde

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By Seyifunmi Olarinde/Oluwakayode Banjo

The Christmas period has been described as a time to show unconditional love to people.

Wife of the Oyo State governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, stated this at a programme organized for women tagged end-of-the-year party with women in Oyo state.

The governor’s wife, who noted that the times were truly challenging, called on the women to be selfless by sharing and caring for their neighbours who may not be able to enjoy the period due to financial constraints.

Mrs Makinde submitted that showing love and compassion to others would make people happy and give them sense of belonging.

In an interview at the programme, the wife of Egbeda Local Government chairman, Mrs Monsurat Sanda, tasked women with celebrating with utmost moderation so that they could meet other urgent and more important needs.

Mrs Sanda advised the women to live by their means and budget.

Two beneficiaries, Mrs Seyifunmi Adesope and Mrs Olubunmi Oyelade, chairperson of the National Council of Women Society, described the gifts as timely given the economic challenges confronting Nigerians.

Participants in the programme were given rice, vegetable oil and cash gifts.

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Lifestyle

Let’s make life better for the less privileged – Tamunominini Makinde

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The wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, has called on well-meaning Nigerians to support and assist the less privileged in society to make their lives better.

Mrs Makinde stated this while celebrating Nigeria’s 62 independence anniversary with children with special needs and some orphans in Ibadan.

Mrs Makinde appreciated the efforts of the caregivers in different homes across the state.

While wishing residents of the state happy independence, the governor’s wife expressed hope for a better Nigeria saying everyone should work towards achieving a peaceful society.

At the event, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola also called on parents to caution their children against unruly behaviours before, during and after the forthcoming election.

Two beneficiaries, Principal Blind Center Ogbomosho, Mr Muyideen Adedokun and the founder, Jesus Kids Home for Special Needs, Mrs Ololade Adamolekun promised to make judicious use of the gift items.

About 20 homes received food items, toiletries, mattresses and cash.

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Lifestyle

Tamunominini Makinde Tasks Women on Children’s Welfare

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Women, especially mothers in Oyo State have been advised to be concerned about the welfare, safety and security of their children.

The wife of Oyo State governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde made this call today while receiving the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Ngozi Onadeko and Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Uche Chukwurah in her office.

Mrs Makinde noted that issues of child abuse, trafficking, and street hawking were becoming a source of concern.

The wife of the governor urged the two security personnel to increase community awareness of these abnormalities in society.

Mrs Makinde promised that her office would partner with the local government chairmen’s wives, local communities, and community leaders on educating them on the dangers inherent in being careless with their wards.

Earlier in her remarks, Oyo State Commissioner of Police, CP Ngozi Onadeko, said security personnel in the state would ensure that the State was safe and secure for people to dwell.

Also in her remarks, Sector Commander, Federal safety corps, FRSC, Mrs Uche Chukwurah enjoined Mrs Makinde to use her pet project and programme to speak with the mothers, young girls and boys as well as fathers who trade on the road of the risk inherent in it. 

Dignitaries at the meeting were Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaja Joke Sanni, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Diaspora Matters, Mrs Bolanle Sarumi among others

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Lifestyle

Tamunominini Makinde Distributes Food Stuffs to Muslim Widows

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The wife of the Oyo state  Governor,  Mrs Tamunominini Makinde has distributed foodstuffs to some Muslim Widows in the State.
Mrs. Makinde through the wife of the Chief Imam of the Government House Mosque, Alhaja Suwebat Adebayo, made the distribution at her  Office ,Government House Road, Ibadan.
She said remembering the less privileged especially the widows during  Ramadan was a good gesture  saying that the initiative would serve as succor to all Muslims who were fasting and a token of love in contributing to the life of the vulnerable ones.
Mrs. Makinde  however assured the widows that she would not stop in rendering assistance to them in order for them to feel the positive impact of the present government in Oyo State.
In her response, the Amirah Government House Mosque, Alhaja Lateefat Adekunle said that it was only the grace of the Almighty Allah for any woman who lost her husband to be great and become successful in life, because, according to her, husband is the head of the family who provides for his immediate family members. 
In her response, the founder of Khaliyat widows centre, Hajia Iyabode Aliu lauded the First Lady for her love towards the Muslim widows.
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Lifestyle

Tamunominini Makinde Visits Orphanages, Rehabilitation Centres

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Some orphanages, motherless homes, and rehabilitation centers across Oyo state have benefited from the Easter package programme of the wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde.

Mrs Makinde at the programme tagged Easter Outreach, doled out cash, food items and toiletries to the Homes. 

While presenting the gifts, Mrs Makinde noted that Easter symbolized sacrifice which involved giving, hence the need to help the needy and the vulnerable in the society.

Mrs Makinde, who called on members of the society to show love to the less privileged at this period, appreciated the teachers and care givers in the homes for their patience and love to the children.

Reacting, owner of one of the Homes in Ibadan, Jesus Children Missions Outreach , Mrs Ada Odigbo said the home had over 500 children that had passed through its 20 years of existence.

Also speaking, Director, Social Welfare in charge of rehabilitation center for the disabled, Mr Olubukola Akande appreciated the gesture and promised to use the gifts judiciously

On the entourage of the First Lady were the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Faosat Sanni, Commissioner for Special Duties, Mrs Funmilayo Orisadeyi, Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters, Mrs Bolanle Sarumi, permanent secretary women affairs and social Inclusion, Mrs Christiana Abioye, and Deputy Director Ministry of Women Affairs, Mr Adebayo Salawu.

Some of the homes visited included Child Gospel Mission, Ogbomoso, His Grace Restoration Rehabilitation Center, Ilora, Nigerian Training Center for the Blind, Ogbomoso, Nazareth Home, Oluwo Ibadan, Child Care Unit, Ijokodo, Dorcas Adunola Oyedeji Home, Ibadan, Juvenile Correctional Center Ibadan, among others

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Yoruba

ìyàwò Gómìnà ọ̀yọ́, Tamunominini Makinde mọrírì àwọn obìnrin

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Ètò ìpolongo ojú pópó láti fi sàmì àyájọ́ àwọn obìnrin lágbayé fún tọdún yi ni ìyàwò Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, arábìnrin Tamunominini Makinde se àgbékalẹ̀ rẹ̀.

Ètò náà ló ń wáyé pẹ̀lú ìfọwọ́sowọ́pọ̀ iléesẹ́ ọrọ àwọn obìnrin àtọ̀rọ̀ amúludun ní ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́.

Ètò ọ̀hún èyí tí àkórí rẹ̀ jẹ́ “Àwọn obìnrin nípò asíwájú níní ọjọ́ iwájú kan náà nínú ọ̀rọ̀ covid-19 lágbayé” èyí tí ó gbérasọ láti ilé ìjọba gba Òjé dé Agodi Gate.

Nígbà tó ń báwọn obìrin sọ̀rọ̀, alákoso fọ́rọ̀ àwọn obìnrin nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, arábìnrin Jọkẹ Sanni sàlàyé wí pé bí ó tilẹ̀ jẹ́ pé àjàkálẹ̀ àrùn covid-19 se àkọ́bá fún àwùjọ àgbáyé, àwọn obìnrin gbọ́dọ̀ borí ìpèníjà wọn.

Lára àwọn tó kópa níbi ètò ìwọ́de ìpolongo náà ni alákoso isẹ́ nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, arábìnrin Funmilayọ Orisadeyi, àwọn akọ̀wé àgbà iléésẹ́ ìjọba àwọn obìnrin tó jẹ́ òsìsẹ́ ìjọba àti oníròyìn tí gbogbo wọn wọ asọ ẹgbẹ́jọdá fún ìsàmì àyájọ́ náà.

Àyájọ́ àwọn obìnrin lágbayé ló máà ń wáyé ní gbogbo ọjọ́ kẹjọ osù kẹta ọdọ́ọ̀dún.

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Lifestyle

Tamunominini Makinde Holds Rally to Mark Women’s Day

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A rally to mark this year’s International Women’s Day has been organized by the wife of Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde. 

The walk was also in conjunction with the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion.

The walk which was tagged “Women in Leadership: achieving an Equal Future in Covid 19 World” took off from Government’s House Arcade through Oje market to Gate bus stop.

Addressing the women, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Joke Sanni said, although Covid 19 had negatively affected the world, women should rise to the challenges. 

The walk had in attendance Commissioner for Special Duties, Mrs Funmilayo Orisadeyi, some permanent secretaries, women from the states civil service and journalists, all clad in purple T-shirt to commemorate the day.

International Women’s Day is usually celebrated on every 8th March.

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Lifestyle

Xmas: Tamunominini Makinde Fetes Children

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Some children in Ibadan, Oyo State capital have converged on the Agodi Gardens to enjoy this year’s Christmas celebration. 

At the event organized by wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, the children enjoyed games, dance and gifts from santa clause. 

While expressing their appreciation to Mrs Makinde, some of them who spoke with Radio Nigeria explained that the gesture had made them understand the true meaning of Christmas.

In separate interviews, Phillip Olaonipekun, Zeenat Ayomide and Maryam Kelani promised to extend the message of Christmas which was love to others.

Reacting, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde urged the children to extend such love to the less privileged irrespective of their status. 

Represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mrs olufunmilayo Orisadeyi, Mrs Makinde said giving was important especially at a time like this to help raise hope of the needy in the society.

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Education

Girl child education is imperative -Tamunominini Makinde

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Investing in the girl child through proper academic support will no doubt influence their decisions when the need arises

Wife to the Oyo State governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde stated this at an event to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child.

Mrs Makinde who described illiteracy as a barrier to self development and self-esteem said for the girls to be heard, education must be taken with all seriousness.

Mrs Makinde cautioned girls against behaviours that could jeopardize their future ambitions of becoming great.

The Commissioner for Education, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye decried discrimination against the girl child, while stating that concerted efforts should be geared towards educating them.

Some of the over 800 students drawn across all local governments of the state advised parents to give attention to the girl-child and create enabling environment for gender equality.

The programme featured cultural dance and presentation of gifts to the schools in attendance.

Seyifunmi Olarinde