Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
…As Firm Trains Over 400 in 28 Vocational Skills Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Monday urged the youth in the state to acquire vocational skills to tackle the challenges of poverty and unemployment and become productive citizens. The governor made this statement at a vocational training program organized by the Chief Executive Officer of De’rayo Vocational Limited, Aminat Aderayo Animasaun, in collaboration with the state government to mark the 2024 World Youth Skills Day, held at the Amphitheatre, Racecourse, Adamasingba, Ibadan. Governor Makinde, represented at the event by the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth, Hon. Falana…
The executive chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has constituted a 15-man committee to oversee the distribution of federal government palliative grains, including maize and gari, allocated to the 33 local governments in Oyo State. This directive follows instructions from Barrister Bayo Lawal, the deputy governor of Oyo State. Hon. Olufade, who chairs the committee, emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the distribution process. He urged the committee members to ensure that the palliatives reach the intended beneficiaries without any form of bias or mismanagement. “There will be proper monitoring to ensure that the grains…
In response to the recent Supreme Court ruling affirming financial autonomy for Local Government Administration in Nigeria, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has bared his mind, lamenting that the ruling of the Apex Court has created a Lacuna between the decision and the Constitution of the Federal Republic. Consequently, Governor Makinde at an emergency consultative stakeholders meeting held on Monday has set up two committees; Technical and Legal Committees to review the Supreme Court judgement. Present at the consultative stakeholders meeting are members of Oyo state chapter, Association of Local Government Administration (ALGON), Attorney General of the state and…
In a heart-warming display of support, the Oyo State Agency for Youths Development Chairman, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has paid the office rent for the Association of Registered Social Youth Clubs (ARSOYOC), Oyo State. According to the visionary agency chairman, this move aims to provide a safe space for young people to gather, learn, and grow. In a statement released and made available to newsmen in Ibadan by the Head of the Media Unit, Opeyemi Rasheed Olawale, the chairman’s magnanimous gesture underscores the importance of collaborating with the youth constituency to enhance the association’s ability to serve the community. Prince…
Sooyah Bistro, one of Nigeria’s largest indigenous quick service restaurants (QSRs) where one can experience the best of Suya, has opened another branch in Ibadan, marking its 10th location and the first outside Lagos State. The newly opened office is located on 93 Moshood Abiola, Ring Road beside Peniel Complex, Ibadan The Oyo State Commissioner For Energy, Barr. Seun Ashamu who performed the official opening ceremony described the new branch as another mission accomplished by the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sooyah Bistro, Mrs Olamidun Ogundoyin. “Distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to perform the official…
Hon. Ademuyiwa Adewara, the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman of Oyo West local government, Ojongbodu, Oyo, has extended warm felicitations to the Oyo State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke on his birthday celebration. Friday, July 12th, 2024 agog for the birthday celebration of Alhaji Wasiu Adewumi Adeleke based on his quality leadership and invaluable contributions towards the growth and progress of PDP in Oyo State and S’west Nigeria in particular. Ademuyiwa lauded the celebrant for his support for the sustainable development agenda of His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde. He lauded the committed spirit of the…
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has congratulated the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin, on his coronation today. Hon. Ogundoyin in a message described the coronation of Oba Olakuleyin as a significant milestone in the history of Ibadanland, noting that the new Olubadan’s wealth of experience and wisdom would bring immense benefits to the people of Ibadan and Oyo State as a whole. “I heartily congratulate the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin, on his coronation today. This is a momentous occasion for Ibadanland and Oyo State, and I am confident that Oba…
The Oyo State Local Government Council Election Petition Tribunal sitting in the High Court of Justice, Ring Road, Ibadan has dismissed the petition filed by Abdul Wasiu Danladi Andy Ajao and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Omotosho Olayode and All Progressive Congress (APC) on the elections conducted on the 27th April , 2024 . In the judgement delivered on the 3rd day of July, 2024 by the Election Petition Tribunal, headed by Honourable Justice A. L Akintola, ruled that the petitions were incompetent and statute barred. The respondents to the case with petition number : LGET/OY/01/2024 were Rafiu Omotosho, Peoples’…
Today marks a historic and joyous occasion for the people of Ibadanland as we witness the coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Olakulehin Owolabi, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. This momentous event is not only a celebration of our rich cultural heritage but also a promise of a brighter future for our beloved community. Born on July 5, 1935, in the serene Okugbaja Village near Akanran, now part of the Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria, Oba Olakulehin Owolabi’s life journey has been a remarkable one. His birth was a joyous occasion celebrated by his proud parents,…
Member, House of Representatives, representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Rep. Abass A. Adigun (Agboworin), has sent his felicitations to the Oyo State PDP Secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke on the special occasion of his birthday anniversary. Rep. Agboworin, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on New Media, Aremu Ibraheem, described Hon. Wasiu Adeleke as a competent man whose dedication to the progress of Oyo PDP, Oyo State and Nigeria is noticeable. The lawmaker, who also chairs the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, prayed to God to grant him sound health and overflowing blessings as he continues to serve the…