Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
The Oyo State Government has commenced the fourth phase of the distribution of agricultural inputs to 2,537 farmers across the state with the distribution of cassava stems, hybrid maize seedlings, herbicides and nap-sack sprayers. While flagging off the exercise at Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government, Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, who also doubles as the Chairman, SAfER Food Security Sub-Committee, hinted that the distribution of inputs to farmers was also going on simultaneously at Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government and Ayete in Ibarapa North Local Government. He recalled that N1billion loan was disbursed to…
The 2-day Students Legislative Summit powered by the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has been rounded off. The second day featured a keynote address by former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi whose message was delivered by the majority leader, Ekiti State Assembly, Engr. Tolulope Ige. Dr. Fayemi urged the students to get involved in student government and campus politics, adding that this would provide a hands-on opportunity for them to learn about governance structures and decision-making processes. ” By participating in student councils, legislative bodies, and policy discussions, we can gain valuable experience in leadership…
AHEAD of the Local Government Election slated for Saturday, April 27, 2024, Oyo Former Commissioner for works and transport, Professor Raphael Abdulrahman Afonja (PARA), has donated over five million naira to support the campaigns and elections of all PDP candidates in Ogbomoso North local government. Having been heavily involved in the party’s campaign from the beginning, Afonja expressed optimism that PDP’s unprecedented achievements in the state, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, will contribute massively to the victory of all the candidates participating in the electoral exercise. He gave the assurance on Thursday while mobilizing support for all the…
In one of the latest political developments, five major groups; governmental and social simultaneously endorsed Mr. Mudashiru Kamorudeen for the chairmanship of the Lagelu local government area. The groups included The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), League of Imams and Alfas, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), market leadership group and the traditional rulers council in the local government. All five groups endorsed Mr. Kamoru ahead of the April 27 council election. It was a development that proved to be the latest point in the election cycle that the five major groups had ever backed a Chairmanship candidate in…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half working day for all public and civil servants in the state. This is in connection with the local government election slated for Saturday, April 27, 2024. A circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, stated that government offices are to close by 12 noon on Friday, while personnel covering essential services are expected to remain at their duty posts. The state government, in the circular, enjoined all public and civil servants to go out and exercise their civic…
With just a few hours to the 2024 local government elections in Oyo state, many political pundits are of the opinion that the decisive electoral process and eventual emergence of Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is an event that would signal the end of the All Progressive Congress’ presence in Ibadan North. This is envisaged to be a critical blow, and a situation sealing the fate of the APC in rendering many leaders and gladiators of the opposition party in Ibadan North to political relegation or oblivion. There is no reason, other than the projected…
Member representing the Ibadan North East/South East Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, has boasted of victory for all the candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the local government election coming up on Saturday. Agboworin, who is also the Chairman of House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, stated this on Wednesday, while speaking at the grand finale of the party’s state-wide campaign, which held at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan. He expressed confidence that the party’s unprecedented achievements in the state, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, will contribute massively to the victory for…
The Iyaloja General of Oyo state, Princess Folashade Abeo Nurudeen has commiserated with the people of Igboora and entire staff of the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa over the sudden death of its governing council chairman, Professor Abiodun Ojo. Professor Ojo was pronounced dead in the late hours of Tuesday, April 23, 2024, after a brief illness. In her condolence message on Thursday, Princess Abeo described the passing of Prof Ojo as a big loss to Igboora, Ibarapa and Oyo state, stating that he was not only a renowned academia but a committed community leader who has touched several lives with…
In a significant demonstration of solidarity and purpose, the leadership and stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo East Local Government convened a momentous meeting on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. The assembly, comprising esteemed leaders, executives, and representatives from various segments of the party, convened to deliberate on the impending local government elections and chart a course for victory. Led by the dynamic Executive Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Hon. Saheed Arowosaiye (popularly known as AROSAD), the gathering resonated with a resounding commitment to the party’s principles and the leadership of His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde. Through…
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ona Ara Local Government Chairmanship, Dr. Temitope Kolapo GLORIOUS’, has officially stated the reason behind his intention to run for the position of number seat in Ona Ara Local Government, with a commitment to emulate and effect Governor Seyi Makinde’s model of good governance at the grassroots level. Dr. Glorious made this known during a special program titled “ONA ARA LG FACE OFF,” where he engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with his APC counterpart, Hon. Ismaila Akanni, on the Fresh FM Political circuit anchored by Mayor Isaac Brown. Addressing a question posed by…