Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
..Says Oyo Must Deepen Collaboration With Nigerian Engineers Former Oyo State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof. Abdul-Rahman Raphael Afonja (PARA), has donated cash to construct the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) new office complex in Ibadan. This gesture aims to empower Nigerian engineers to play an active role in shaping the state’s future. Announcing the giant donation on July 2, 2025, at the NSE ceremonial turning of the sod of its new office complex in Ibadan, Afonja advocated for NSE to be a key stakeholder in Oyo State’s infrastructural development, harnessing the expertise and resources of professional bodies to…
As conversations around economic revival and inclusive governance gain momentum ahead of 2027, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial hopeful, Barr. Akeem Agbaje, has restated the pressing need to unlock the economic potential of Oyo State’s informal sector and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as a pathway to sustainable prosperity and mass empowerment. Speaking during a policy dialogue with entrepreneurs, market leaders, artisans, and youth innovators across Oyo State, Barr. Agbaje described the informal economy as “the heartbeat of Oyo,” noting that real transformation must start with the people who drive the local economy…
Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State and 2027 APC gubernatorial aspirant, Barr. Akeem Agbaje has extended warm felicitations to Honourable Yemi Aderibigbe, a former local government chairman and grassroots politician, on the occasion of his birthday. In his congratulatory message, Barr Akeem Agbaje acknowledged Hon. Aderibigbe’s steady commitment to the progressive ideals of the party and his longstanding contributions to local governance and community development. “I heartily congratulate Honourable Yemi Aderibigbe on the occasion of his birthday. As a fellow progressive, I have observed his unwavering dedication to grassroots mobilisation and party strengthening over the years. His…
Pensioners under the Ibadan North Local Government chapter of the Oyo State Local Government Pensioners Association have formally endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency Bye-election, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as DON. The endorsement was made on Monday during the pensioners’ monthly meeting held at the Ibadan North Local Government Secretariat, where they unanimously pledged their support for the PDP candidate ahead of the August 16 poll. The meeting had in attendance the Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Pensions Board, Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige; the Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local…
In a historic day ceremony that brought together cooperative members, council political head, and government officials, the Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, representing Atiba State Constituency, Hon. Gbenga Joseph Oyekola was honored with the prestigious Award of Excellence by the Atiba Local Government Staff Cooperative Investment and Credit Society Limited. The award was held today, at the cooperative building, Atiba local government premises, Offa-meta, Oyo, which recognizes Oyekola’s exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to establishing the Cooperative society during his tenure as the executive Chairman of Atiba local government at the return of democracy between 1999…
As part of ongoing efforts to galvanize grassroots support ahead of the August 16 bye-election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, popularly known as ‘DON’, has continued his stakeholders’ consultation tour with visits to Wards 9, 7, and 6. The tour began in Ward 9, moved to Ward 7, and concluded in Ward 6. In each of the wards, Hon. Oyekunle met with a wide range of stakeholders, including religious leaders, traditional leaders, artisans, landlords’ associations, market men and women, and youth groups. During the interactive sessions, stakeholders commended the leadership style…
Oyo State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Seun Ashamu, has commended the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, for his consistent delivery of people-oriented projects and grassroots development initiatives across the council area. Barrister Ashamu gave the commendation on Thursday while commissioning a solar-powered borehole donated to Ifelodun Muslim Community, Ibadan, by the British American Tobacco Foundation (BAT Foundation). The Commissioner commended Olatunji for being pragmatic and futuristic to leverage on the strength of the Council’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of business establishments operating in the LG to facilitate such laudable project for his people.…
Properties, goods, materials, and equipment worth millions of naira have been destroyed by a fire that ravaged six shops in the Ogbomoso axis of Oyo State. Heritage Echo gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday, 31st July 2025, at Ile-Ewe, Sawmill Area, Ogbomoso. No casualty was recorded as fire razed six shops out of ten (10). The Special Adviser to the Governor on Fire Service Reform/Agency Chairman, Hon Moroof Adebayo Akinwande, confirmed the incident in our correspondence. He said, “Today, Thursday, 31st July 2025, at exactly 14:08 hours, Mr David Ajagbe( a running caller) came to our station to report…
Ido Local Government Council, on Wednesday, convened a peace and security meeting that brought together various security agencies operating in the area. The meeting is to be held in a bid to further strengthen community safety and enhance collaboration among security stakeholders The session, held at the council secretariat, provided a platform for frank discussions on emerging security issues and strategies for maintaining peace and stability within the local government. Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of Ido Local Government, Hon. Sheriff Aderemi Adeojo, commended the security agencies for their commitment and dedication to safeguarding lives and property in the…
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mr Ademola Aderinto as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Works, while he also appointed Mr Lamidi Kazeem Ajibola as his Special Assistant on Environment. The appointments were announced in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. Aderinto, a Civil Engineer, was formerly the Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment. The governor tasked the new appointees to discharge their duties with dedication, commitment and loyalty to the state.The appointments are with immediate effect.