Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Princess Nurudeen Folashade Abeo, the Iyaloja General of Oyo State, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Alawode Rahmon Akintunde, popularly known as Asoju Odo, on his recent appointment as the Special Assistant on Media to the Executive Chairman of Ona Ara Local Government, Hon. Kolapo Temitope Glorious. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement personally signed by her and made available to newsmen on Thursday. Princess Abeo commended Rahmon’s courageous efforts, resilient attitude, and unrelenting dedication to his work, expressing optimism that he will perform beyond expectations. She equally urged Rahmon to maintain the high standards of Ona Ara,…
In a strategic move to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of his administration, the Executive Chairman of Oyo East local government, Kosobo, Oyo, Hon. Oluokun Peter Olusola has approved the appointment of Mr. Kofoworola Musa Ishola as Chief of Staff and Mr. Salami Kazeem Ademola as Personal Assistant respectfully. This was contained in a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News on Thursday, Hon. Oluokun Olusola reaffirmed that the appointment is with immediate effect. Mr. Kofoworola Musa Ishola until his appointment was a renowned grassroots politician, PDP Publicity Secretary in Oyo East, and a party stalwart. Meanwhile, Mr.…
June 5th every year, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and taking action on pressing environmental issues facing our planet. As a renowned institution, the authority of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, yesterday joined the global community to mark the 2024 World Environment Day with the theme “Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience” under the slogan, Our Land, Our Future. According to a release made available by the University’s Media and Public Relations Officer, ‘Wale Adeoye, the event kick-started with the planting of trees by the Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of…
In a move aimed at strengthening his administration’s capacity to deliver exceptional service to the residents of the Royal Council, the Executive Chairman of Atiba Local Government, Offa-meta, Oyo, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji Wabkem has appointed two seasoned professionals to key roles. The restoration agenda team takes shape as the council Boss brings over a decade of experience in public administration that will prioritize initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for all, fostering inclusivity, transparency, fairness, and equity in productive governance at the grassroots. Bringing Wealth of Knowledge and expertise to drive Prosperity in the community. The appointees…
Following an issued memo from Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu local government, Mr. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has dispatched his vice, Olayinka Sadiq to Lagelu North local council development area. The dispatching of the council vice chairman was said to be in line with an enabling circular directive by the Oyo Ministry of Local Government Affairs- mandating all council vice chairmen to head local council development areas that were headed by their predecessors in the immediate past administration— as a retention for status quo. With the official assignment letter issued, the vice chairman…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has appointed his Vice Chairman, Hon. Akeem Ayoade, as the new political head of the Aare-Latosa Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Hon. Ayoade, who was sworn in as Vice Chairman alongside Hon. Olufade on May 24, 2024, officially received his appointment letter during a ceremony held at the office of the Executive Chairman. The presentation of the appointment letter was attended by the Ibadan North Local Government PDP executives, marking a notable moment in the council’s leadership dynamics Following the formal appointment, Hon. Olufade, accompanied by Ibadan North PDP…
At today’s plenary session of the Oyo East Local Government Legislature, the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Ajala Yusuff Oyeyinka, approved a motion to rename Alhaji Ganiyu Arowosaye Estate to Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Scheme. Hon. Okunade Ademola Idowu, Councilor representing Owode/Araromi Ward (10), stated that the landed property named Alhaji Ganiyu Arowosaye Estate was not duly legislated during the tenure of Hon. Prince Arowosaye Saheed Adeyemi. He emphasized that the estate should be renamed to honor the late Òyó monarch, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, who made significant contributions to the socioeconomic and political development of the…
The Acting Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Youth Leader in Oyo State, Mr Michael Ogunsina, on Monday, commended the lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency, Rep. Abass Adigun (Agboworin), for his sterling performance as a federal lawmaker. Ogunsina stated that the lawmaker has, ab initio, demonstrated unalloyed loyalty, unprecedented commitment, and contributed meaningfully to the progress of the party, saying his actions are impressive and worthy of emulation. He gave the commendation while speaking during a leadership summit dubbed ‘Agboworin FLIP 1.0’, a programme targeting youths aspiring to become political leaders in the future,…
In an ongoing effort to maintain robust relationships with all stakeholders within the youth constituency, the Oyo State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr. Odoba Abel Oche, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development Chairman, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana. The familiarization visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between the Oyo State NYSC and the Agency for Youth Development with a vision to promote national unity. Speaking during the visit, Mr. Odoba Abel lauded Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana for acknowledging his presence in his office and for reaching…
The Executive Chairman of Lagelu local government, Mr. Mudashiru Kamorudeen has launched a cooperative credit bank in partnership with Itesiwaju Cooperative Society- for affordable finance and credit facilities to small businesses and startups. The program, according to report from the Chairman’s office- was said to be a major platform to foster and democratize accessibility to financial services and support for new startups and small businesses in the local government. Speaking at the program launch on Tuesday, the council chairman said the cooperative credit bank was envisioned to drive local economic growth and social upliftment. His statement in brief; “It is…