Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointments of new board chairmen, Executive Advisers, a Special Assistant and board members. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, indicated that Alhaji Babalola Afobaje has been appointed as the chairman of the Oyo State Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA). A former chairman of the Oyo State Road Transport Maintenance Agency, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, has been appointed as the chairman of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board. Similarly, a former chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Ademola Omotosho, has been appointed as the…
..Reiterates Commitment to Being a Good Ambassador of Royalty in Oyo State and Nigeria Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo Nurudeen, one of Nigeria’s most talked-about market women, visited the Olubadan Designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, yesterday in a pre-congratulatory gesture. The visit took place ahead of Oba Olakulehin’s upcoming coronation and installation as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, which will follow the burial of the late Oba Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun in June. Accompanied by several market leaders from various zones in Oyo State, Princess Abeo was warmly received by Oba Olakulehin. During her visit, she expressed her joy and gratitude, thanking God…
Oyo State Government through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has graciously approved the recruitment of 7,000 teachers to the Public Primary School as well as 100 caregivers for special schools across the 33 local government areas. The announcement was made by Dr. Nureni Adeniran, the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), during a press conference in Ibadan. Dr. Adeniran revealed that the first stage of the recruitment process has already begun. “The preliminary work has commenced, and we have made the details public. This recruitment is essential to address the vacancies in our primary…
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has again reiterated its position on State Police with a call to the National Assembly, Presidency and other relevant stakeholders to leverage on the ongoing constitutional review exercise to give approval for State Police. The call was contained in a communique issued at the end of the general meeting of the Conference held in Abuja The Conference maintained that the worsening cases of insecurity across the nation necessitated its stand on State Police. Speaking after the meeting, the Chairman of the Conference who is the Speaker, of Oyo State House of…
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has felicitated with Chief Adewale Atanda (Alase) on his recent appointment into the State Advisory Council. Governor Seyi Makinde had on Tuesday announced Chief Adewale Atanda, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ibarapaland as an addition to Oyo State Advisory Council. Hon. Ogundoyin said the appointment was a confirmation of Chief Atanda’s loyalty and commitment to the party not only in Ibarapaland but also across Oyo State. ” I want to congratulate our leader, Chief Adewale Atanda Alase for a well merited appointment into the State Advisory…
The Police have paraded a former chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the Oyo Park Management System, PMS, Mukaila Lamidi for alleged murder of Rahman Azeez. This medium reports tat this development is coming almost 3 years after Rahman was killed during a disagreement with suspected members of the PMS. Recall the Department of State Services arrested the wanted Auxilliary few days ago at his residence in the Olodo area of Ibadan, the state capital. Sources said it was because of an interview he granted on Saturday, May 4, in which he called out Seye Famojuro, a trusted ally of…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, has reiterated that Alumni are vital for the sustainable development of tertiary institutions. He made the statement during the inauguration of the board of the 200-million-naira Martins Ifeonuka Etuokwu Scholarship Fund in his office. He noted that a lack of funds poses challenges to universities and the need to have a sustainable funding model is inevitable. Professor Adebowale stated that the Alumni must be cultivated with sufficient information for them to be able to look back and give appropriately to their Alma Mater. The Vice-Chancellor said that…
Oyo State Govenor, ‘Seyi Makinde has appointed Chief Adewale Atanda to the Oyo State Advisory Council This is just as a former chairman of Ibadan South-East Local Government and former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige, has been appointed as the chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board. A letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the governor, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, indicated that the governor has also appointed eight other people into various positions. The other newly-appointed persons are as follows:Akeem Oladeji- Full-time member, SUBEBDr Monsura Mustapha- Full-time member, SUBEBMrs…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has charged the 1,007 intending pilgrims performing 2024 Hajj from the state to be good ambassadors by exhibiting good behaviours, following laid down rules and avoiding any act capable of tarnishing the image of the state and the country. He charged them to focus on the main purpose of their travel to the Holy Land, spend their money wisely and look out for one another. The governor, who stated this on Wednesday, during the farewell ceremony for the Oyo State Hajj 2024 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, held at the Exhibition Ground of the Broadcasting…
All winners of the councilorship elections under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State have been presented with Certificates of Return by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). It should be recalled that all Chairmen-elect received their Certificates of Return last Friday, while all 351 Councilors-elect received their certificates today. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman of the Commission, represented by Atiba Local Government Electoral Officer, Alhaji Balogun Tajudeen, congratulated all the Councilors-elect for their victory. He urged them to view the election as an opportunity to serve the people and champion their…