Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The executive chairman of Oluyole local government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji yesterday commissioned a new borehole and power generating set donated by a Peoples Democratic Party stalwart in the state, Chief Benedict Akika to artisans the council area under the aegis of Nigerian Beauticians/Hairdressers Association (NBHA) Oyo State. The gesture, according to Olatunji formed part of the trickle down effect of Governor Seyi Makinde’s ideology to his political disciples in commitments to community development and provision of social amenities to the people. Speaking at the commissioning which held yesterday June 13the state headquarters of the Association located at Opeere, Podo in…
The Oyo State House of Assembly’s House Committee Chairman on Women Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Dr. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, has urged the good people of Oyo State and Inhabitants of Ibadan North Local Government to be conscious of their security particularly as we are approaching Eid Al-Adha (Ileya) Festival. In a statement personally signed and made available to her media team, Hon. Comforter wrote: “As Eid Al-Adha festival approaches, I implore us be more conscious of our Environment and Community. Let us imbibe the spirit of “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” “It is easier for us to report any suspicious…
In the spirit of the upcoming Eid el-Kabir celebration, former Council Chairman, Hon. Prince Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi AROSAD has donated 100 Rams, goat clerics, traditional rulers, PDP leaders, and stakeholders across Oyo Federal Constituency. In a statement released and made available to newsmen, Arowosaye said, the donation, which was aimed at spreading joy and happiness during the festive season, was presented to beneficiaries at his residence in Oyo township. Arowosaye who previously served as the Executive Chairman of Oyo East local government, expressed his commitment to the welfare of the people, even after leaving office. According to him; “In the…
I must start by stating that I would prefer an anthem composed by a Nigerian to one done by a colonial master or any foreigner. However, based on the merit of the lyrics and the ability to motivate us to action, I prefer “the hailing anthem.” For years of singing “the Arise anthem,” Nigerians remain docile and passive; the anthem failed in motivating us to action. Meanwhile, the best would have been an entirely new anthem formed from key sentences of both anthems, if it’s not against the ethics of lyrical compositions. In the heart of Nigeria’s national identity lies…
…Says Oyo’s IGR now N4.9bn monthly Oyo State governor ‘Seyi Makinde has said that the state government will soon begin the construction of 1,000 kilometres of rural roads to aid farming and movement of farm produce from rural areas to the city centres. The governor stated that the farm roads will be constructed under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), with the procurement process already completed and mobilisation to sites expected in the coming weeks. This was as the governor said he has given the go-ahead to the 33 Local Government Areas to grade 30 kilometres of road…
As the lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency, Rep. Abass Adigun, who is popularly known as Agboworin, marks his fifth year in office, it is very important to reflect on his journey so far, the challenges he had had to face, his impact on the constituents and the achievements he has recorded ab initio. Permit me to start by saying Agboworin’s strong desire to serve his people got him ventured into full-time politics in his fatherland after spending more than a decade in the US Navy as a Navy Recruiter and a Combat Warfare Specialist. He retired honourably…
The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Thursday unveiled the legislative agenda for the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly. The Governor performed the official launch of the document shortly after presenting his State of the State address at the special sitting to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Assembly at the Parliament Building, Secretariat Ibadan. Governor Makinde said the Legislative Agenda was a good development as it helps in giving direction to the Assembly on its set objectives. According to the Governor, this would further help in enhancing the activities and programmes of the 10th Oyo State…
In a generous display of philanthropy, the Aare of Musulumi of Yoruba, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Dawud Akinolhavehas donated a brand new 16-seater bus to the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII). This gesture is a testament to Alhaji Akinola’s commitment to giving back to the community and supporting worthy causes. “The need for collaborative efforts for sustainable development of Ibadanland in her quest to reach the megapolis status has been stressed. This was the crux of the message delivered bythe Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta States who doubles as theAare of Ibadanland Alhaji Dawud Akinola while presentating…
Eruwa, a prominent community in Oyo State, was the scene of a peaceful protest by youths today, June 13, 2024. The protesters, comprising young individuals from various wards in Eruwa, gathered at New Garage to express their dissatisfaction with the prolonged absence of an Eleruwa in the town. The youths, bearing placards with inscriptions such as “appoint a king for Eruwa now” and “We need a monarch to represent our community”, urged the Oyo State Government to expedite the process of appointing a new king for Eruwa. According to the protesters, the lack of a monarch has hindered the community’s…
State of the State Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, delivered at the State House of Assembly on Thursday, 13 June 2024 It has been five years since our administration took over the highest office of governance in Oyo State. From day one, our promise has been to restore the dignity and pride of the good people of Oyo State so that we maintain our mantra as the state of firsts—the Pacesetter State. In all this time, we have prioritised our economy and taken steps that put us ahead of all other States…