Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Oyo State Government is set to collaborate with the Kingdom of the Netherlands to enhance waste management and promote a circular economy, aiming for sustainable environmental practices. The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola disclosed this during a high-level meeting between the ministry and representatives from the Dutch government. According to the Commissioner, discussions focused on innovative waste solutions, recycling, and environmental sustainability. Hon. Mogbonjubola emphasized Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to transforming waste management in the state. He assured that the partnership would receive strong political support, ensuring smooth operations in Oyo State. “We are ready…
Barr. Akeem Agbaje, Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the progressive family following the demise of Hon. Hassan Kehinde Zubair, an esteemed APC leader and former Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly. In a statement released on Friday, Agbaje described Hon. Zubair’s passing as a significant loss to the party and the state at large. He highlighted Zubair’s unwavering dedication to public service, his commitment to the principles of democracy, and his efforts in fostering unity within the party. “Hon. Hassan Kehinde Zubair was a pillar of our…
In yet another demonstration of his commitment to community development, the Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland and Chief Executive Officer of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, Engr. Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has embarked on the concretization of the Oke Elesin-Akanran road. This crucial intervention, aimed at easing the suffering of commuters and residents, began with the most hazardous stretch of Oke Elesin, after the popular Amuloko Market, extending towards Akanran. Determined to support government efforts and enhance infrastructure in Ona Ara Local Government, Asiwaju of Ona Ara, Engr. Sanusi, has taken up this road project as a community service initiative. His goal…
…Says 2nd Part to Lanlate Coming Soon The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has concluded a working visit to his constituency in Ibarapa East Local Government, where he assessed the progress of some ongoing projects. The visit was aimed at determining the next steps to ensure the projects are completed efficiently and effectively, inorder to bring benefits to the community. During the visit, the Speaker inspected several key sites, including the Cashew Plantation at New Eruwa, Ipin Bridge Construction site, which is nearing completion. “I was at the Cashew Plantation at New Eruwa,…
The South-East APC Agenda Group (SAAG) has raised concerns over the actions of Dr. Alex Otti, the Labour Party Governor of Abia State, accusing him of deliberately downplaying the significant support he receives from President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The group highlighted that despite benefiting from substantial federal assistance, including increased monthly FAAC allocations that have freed up significant funds for the state, Governor Otti continues to operate from his private residence. In addition to the quadrupled allocations, the Abia State government has received several forms of support from the federal government, including N5 billion for the procurement of CNG vehicles,…
The Chairman of Lagelu local government, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has felicitated with the Chief Executive Officer of Cuisine Extra Restaurant and Small Chops Cafe, Mrs. Mayowa – on her anniversary of birth. The council chairman in his statement appraised Mayowa for her extraordinary culinary skills, and her leadership as CEO. The statement by the council chairman reads; “It’s a great delight today as we mark the birthday of Madam Mayowa, the Chief Executive Officer of Cuisine Extra Restaurant and Small Chops Cafe, with a recognition that transcends the mere passage of time. In the grand arc of human history, it…
The Oyo State Government has assured of quality delivery on the ongoing limited rehabilitation of 83.82 kilometres Iseyin-Okaka-Saki Road. The government gave this indication on Thursday, noting that the project is being properly supervised by Resident Engineers from the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transport. It added that the Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Prof. Dahud Shangodoyin and a team of engineers had been monitoring the project by paying visits to the site, adding that the team even visited the site on February 20, 2025. A resident of the state had in a social media post alleged…
Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, has applauded the rapt attention of the participants of the ongoing entrepreneurship training at Planet 3R for their enthusiasm and dedication to the programme. It could be recalled that on February 5th, 2025, the agency made a bold step in unveiling a groundbreaking partnership with Planet 3R to revolutionize Youth empowerment to complement the efforts of His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE aims to unleash the potentials of Oyo State youth by providing them with cutting edge skills in entrepreneurial training and mentorship opportunities. Prince Adebowale…
The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta States, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, alongside the Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Professor Salihu Abdulrahman, who represented the deputy governor, Barrister Abdulroheem Adebayo Lawal, graced the 2nd Akeem Olatunji Ramadan Lecture in Oluyole Local Government. The event, which also witnessed the presence of the League of Imams and Alfas in Oluyole, held at the Olunde Eid praying ground. The event also drew a diverse crowd of dignitaries, Islamic scholars, political stalwarts, and community members who gathered to reflect on the spiritual essence of Ramadan and the importance of unity and compassion. Alhaji…
Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo, the executive local government chairman of Ido local government, has issued an appreciation message to the state leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State for taking it up on themselves to reconcile the aggrieved councillors and leaders of the party in Ido local government. The leadership of Oyo PDP, led by the state party secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke, successfully reconciled all the aggrieved councilors and leaders within the Ido Local Government chapter of the party, bringing lasting unity and strengthening the party’s grassroots structure. The reconciliation meeting, which was held at the state…