Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Dr. Adewale Kolapo Kareem AKK is a Gubernatorial aspirant for the forthcoming 2027 election. His integrating ethical considerations with pragmatic awareness, may yield the most effective and sustainable governance. Dr ADEWALE KOLAPO KAREEM, unlike most persons seeking public office has demonstrated his preference for ethical and humane ways of going about the business of politics. His antecedents have shown a man, not desperate for power but with a will to use his abilities and capabilities for the betterment of life of others. AKK is an advocate of Reverse Machiavelli, believing in ethos and prioritizing ethical considerations without compromising integrity and…
Chieftain of the All Progressives’ Congress in Oyo State, Barrister Akeem Agbaje has advocated the rights of women in a bid to ensure their empowerment and continued growth. In the statement by his media aide in celebration of the International Women’s Day, barr Agbaje described women as a vital part of the society while recognizing the crucial role they play in nation building. “Today, I join in the celebration of the International Women’s Day. Women play a crucial role in building the nation and it is our duty to ensure their empowerment and protection of their rights. It is heartwarming…
.Says state’s agribusiness policy attracting international recognitions. Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that it will be left in the hands of the residents of the state to choose who will be governor after him. The governor stated this in his bi-monthly newsletter, noting that while his administration has redefined governance and showed the people of Oyo State what is possible with strategic thinking and targeted implementations, some people have begun to ask what next and whether the next governor would not remove some of the efforts. He declared that residents of the state would decide the destiny of…
Hon. Mrs. Adekanmbi Adepeju Folashade, the Secretary to Oyo West Local Government (SLG), Ojongbodu, Òyó has joined the global call for greater gender equality as the world celebrates International Women’s Day today. Mrs. Adepeju in a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo Correspondence on Saturday, emphasized the importance of promoting women’s empowerment and challenging discriminatory practices that hinder women’s progress. Hon. Adekanmbi also highlighted the need for collective action to address the persistent challenges faced by women, including gender-based violence, limited access to education and healthcare, and economic inequality. According to her, a woman’s strength is beyond measure.…
Chieftain of the All Progressives’ Congress in Oyo State, Barrister Akeem Agbaje has felicitated the Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial district, Distinguished Senator Yunus Akintunde on his birthday. In the statement by his media office, Barr Agbaje hailed his contributions to the progressive fold and his notable contributions to national discourse on the floor of the Red Chamber. “Today, I heartily felicitate Distinguished Senator Yunus Akintunde on his birthday. Our amiable Oyo Central Senator is one who has contributed immensely to progressive politics in Oyo State. His love for developmental politics is evident in his notable contributions to national discourse…
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has charged immediate past Local Government Chairmen in the State to remain steadfast to the ideals of the ruling party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin gave the charge when some immediate past Local Government Chairmen in the State paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the Parliament Building Secretariat, Ibadan. The delegation was led to the office of the Speaker by Hon. Gbadamosi Kazeem Adeyemo, former Lagelu LG Chairman The Speaker said irrespective of schemings that may be going on in some quarters, the…
The Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Lands and Housing has debunked reports that it directed the state’s Housing Corporation to revoke allocations of undeveloped plots from allottees unwilling to commence development. According to the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Adeola Bamidele (Iseyin/Itesiwaju), the statement credited to the Committee in a news story circulated online was untrue and taken out of context. Hon. Adeola Bamidele said, the Committee was on a working visit to the Housing Corporation on Monday, March 3, 2025, where it emphasized the need for allottees to develop their lands in order to put an end…
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has congratulated the newly reappointed Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, on his reinstatement as the traditional ruler of Eruwa. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin stated this shortly after the new Eleruwa was presented with the staff and instruments of office by Governor Seyi Makinde. “I offer warmest congratulations on your reappointment. May your reign bring peace, prosperity, and growth to Eruwaland. May you remain a symbol of hope, unity, and inspiration to our people.” Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin appreciated Governor Makinde for the appointment, praising his efforts in ensuring the…
Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the payment of the sum of Five Hundred and Fifty-Four Million, Nine Hundred and Eighty-Nine Thousand Naira(#554,989,000.00) as 2024/25 bursary allowances for Oyo State Undergraduate students. The Chairman, Oyo State Scholarship Board, RT. Hon. Atilola Olawale made the disclosure while addressing the stakeholder’s meeting held at the Board’s Conference Room, Ministry of Education, Ibadan. According to him, the total sum of Two Hundred and Fourteen Million, One Hundred and Thirty-Five Thousand Naira(#214,135,000.00) was approved for the Oyo State Final year Law Students in Public Tertiary Institutions in the Country, while a total sum…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has paid a courtesy visit to the 36th Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Command, Comptroller J.O. Dada. The visit, which took place at the command headquarters, was aimed at officially welcoming the new comptroller to Oyo State. Hon. Olufade, alongside top officials of Ibadan North Local Government, was warmly received by Comptroller Dada and other senior immigration officers. In his remarks, Hon. Olufade expressed his delight at being back in the conference room of the NIS Oyo State Command, recalling his close working relationship with…