Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
As a recognition of his exemplary leadership and commitment to grassroots development, HRH Oba Amidu Ajibade, the Oluyole Traditional Council, will on February 15 honor the executive chairman of the local government with the prestigious title of ‘Asiwaju Oluomo’ of Oluyole. This was contained in an official letter by the Oluyole Traditional Council that was presented to Olatunji in his office at Idi-Ayunre, LG Secretariat, on Monday, January 20. Speaking, Baale Kabiru Olajide Olayemi, Head of the Baale-in-Council, lauded Olatunji’s achievements since assuming office, describing his success as unprecedented while emphasizing his dedication to community development and the welfare of…
The Executive Chairman of Ido local government, Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo, has been honored as the best staff-friendly chairman by the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) Ido chapter. The Union chairperson, Comrade Risqot Ojoye-Atere, said the award of honor is in appreciation of the humanitarian gesture of the chairman to the welfare and well-being of the staff. She emphasized that Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo is the only chairman out of the four successive chairmen who have assisted the union in her struggle towards having a NULGE house. While addressing the staff at the interfaith prayer, the council chairman…
Engr Remi Oseni, Engr Chief Dotun Sanusi, the Joint Committee and the entire members of ROCOF/JDS Forum (RJF) hereby commiserate with the entire family of Hon Temilola Adibi on the demise of their patriarch. This loss of one of our versatile apex members is a death too many! Hon Adibi was a former federal lawmaker who represented Ogbomosho North, South, Oriire Federal Constituency from 1999 to 2003. He was a former Chairman, Ogbomosho North Local Government. He also served as Chairman, Oyo State Signage Board in the first tenure of Gov Seyi Makinde. He was a PDP chieftain in Ogbomosho…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described as sad and shocking the death of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past chairman of the Oyo State Signage and Advertising Agency, Hon. Temilola Segun Adibi. Hon. Adibi, a former chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government, passed away at the early hours of Tuesday. Governor Makinde expressed condolences to the family of the late politician and former Member of the House of Representatives, his political associates as well as the PDP in Ogbomosoland. He said: “The news of the death of Hon. Temi Adibi came to me as…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his government will continue to come up with innovative ideas and build the right partnerships that will bring about desired development and propel the state into a great future. The governor stated this on Tuesday at the official launch of the first phase of telecommunications and digitalisation partnership between Globacom Limited and Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), held at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, noted that the partnership embodies the vision of his administration…
The Oyo State Government has declared that it will continue to support residents of the state to rise above poverty and move into prosperity by catering to their welfare and empowering them to be self-sufficient. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, gave this indication at the weekend, when her Ministry kick-started the distribution of N20 million livelihood support grants for victims of market fire outbreaks. According to the commissioner, the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration has continued to match its words with action by giving priority attention to bettering the lives of residents and supporting them to…
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has advocated the establishment of more General Hospitals in underserved Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the State. The call was contained in a motion, sponsored by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, and co-sponsored by Hon. P.G. Ojedokun of Ibarapa North/Central. The motion was tagged “Need for the Executive arm of Government to establish General Hospitals in underserved LGAS, increased Healthcare personnel and expanded training opportunities for intern students across the State.” According to the motion, six LGAs – Atiba, Ibadan South East, Ido, Ogo Oluwa, Ona Ara, and…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has resumed plenary sessions for the year 2025, kicking off with interfaith prayer sessions. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin charged his colleagues to give their best in legislative activities, emphasizing the need for unity, love, and cooperation to successfully implement the 10th Assembly’s agenda. He stressed that their representation is a call to serve God through humanity, requiring focus and determination to give back to their constituents. ” You are all welcome to the first plenary session of the new year 2025. I would like to appreciate everyone for their support in the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of all 18 chairmanship and 203 councillorship seats in the Ondo State Local Government election held on Saturday January 18, 2025. Despite controversy surrounding the outcome in Ajowa/Gedegede/Igasi-Akoko Ward 5 of Akoko North West Local Government. The Chairman of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Dr. Joseph Aremo, announced the results at the commission’s headquarters in Akure, stating that the election was contested by 12 political parties, with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) officially withdrawing 48 hours before the polls. However, reports from Ajowa Ward 5 indicated that the…
The Chairman and Sole Administrator of Oyo State Pacesetter Transportation Service (PTS), Hon. (Dr.) Ibraheem Oladeji Salami–DIKKO, has reaffirmed Oyo State’s commitment to sustainable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology in transportation. Dr. Dikko represented Oyo State Government at the Presidential CNG Initiative (PCNGI) launch in New Delhi, India, on May 5, 2024 showcasing the state’s commitment to sustainable Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology in transportation. This initiative, led by Engr. Micheal Oluwagbemi and chaired by Dr. Zacch Adedeji, aims to promote sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria. The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSE, has consistently demonstrated his…