Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North Constituency 2 in the 10th assembly, has rejoiced with the Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, as he turns 37 today. Babajide, in a statement released and made available to newsmen, described the celebrant as a patriot, respected parliamentarian, and committed public officer. Ogundoyin, who also serves as the Chairman of the Nigerian Conference of Speakers, has leveraged his experience, connections, and networks to transform the Oyo assembly, as well as the Nigerian Conference of Speakers, to greater heights. He said, “Your…
The Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Princess Folashade Nurudeen Abeo, has heap-praised Demola Ojo Ijaiya’s courageous leap on the recent resuscitation of ‘EXPOYO 2024’ after fifteen years in moribund stage. Ijaiya, who is Governor Seyi Makinde’s Commissioner for Trade, Investments Industry & Cooperatives, recently launched “ISE DOTUN” and unveiled “EXPOYO 2024,” an international trade fair that will open on February 23, 2024. Describing the initiative as laudable, the Iyaloja General, Princess Abeo noted that the Omituntun administration’s Think-tank and capable hands were the cornerstone upon which Governor Seyi Makinde’s unprecedented stream of achievements, relentlessly coming in all areas of governance…
That the name Ogundoyin is a household name in Eruwa, the entire Ibarapaland and Oyo State is no doubt an incontrovertible fact. A trip down memory lane revealed that the family name was popularized by the great philanthropist, business mogul and community leader, Chief Adeseun Ayisa Ogundoyin of blessed memory. As fate would have it, one of the children of the late Ogundoyin, Adebo Ogundoyin, the second of the four children of late Chief Mrs. Justina Iyabo Ogundoyin who plunged into active politics in 2017 has recorded great achievements and has carved a niche for himself as a child of…
In a commendable display of support, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, the Oyo State House of Assembly member representing Ibadan North Constituency 2, has stepped forward to assist the victims of the recent inferno that ravaged Sango Market. Upon visiting the market and witnessing the devastation firsthand, Hon. Babajide Gabriel expressed heartfelt condolences to the affected traders and vowed to provide assistance in their time of need. True to his word, he has delivered on his promise by donating a substantial quantity of building materials to aid in the reconstruction of their shops. The donation, which includes a generous supply of…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, has declared that the ongoing payment of wage awards to workers and pensioners in the state will be extended by another six months. According to Westernmirror.com.ng, Makinde announced the official commissioning of a 12.5km Challenge- Odo Ona-Elewe-Elebu-Apata dualized road project under Ido Local Government, Ibadan. The Governor lamented the present economic hardship on personal and household income occasioned by the federal government’s twin policies; removal of fuel subsidy and floating of naira/dollar exchange rate. The Governor, however, assured that his government will continue to strive to do more to make life…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East Federal constituency, Hon Abass Adigun Agboworin, has felicitated with the former Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Hon. Akeem Ademola Ige, on his birthday anniversary. Agboworin, who is also the Chairman of Hojse Committee on Narcotic Drugs, described Ige as one of the most loyal men in the party, who can be trusted. His birthday message was contained in a statement personally signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan. The lawmaker equally commended him for his consistency and perpetual dedication to duty, adding that the celebrant’s humility…
In less than ten weeks before the local government elections in Oyo State, the residents of Ayetoro Housing and State Low-cost Schemes have reaffirmed their support for the re-election bid of Hon. Prince Salam Akeem Babatunde Olukitibi and his vice, Hon. Nureni Alade Adesola. This was made known during the street credibility campaign held by the chairmanship candidate campaign council on Thursday across the council area. Speaking on behalf of the landlord community, Mr. Gabriel Olukunle Adio stated that Olukitibi has shown credibility, character, good governance, brilliance, and understanding of the economy, and has achieved infrastructural development at the grassroots…
In a heartfelt message penned on her social media platforms and disseminated to the press, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, representing Ibadan North Constituency 1 in the Oyo State Assembly, expresses her gratitude to well-wishers and dignitaries for their support and birthday wishes. In the statement, Hon. Olufunke reflects on the significance of her birthday, expressing profound gratitude to the Almighty for the gift of life. She acknowledges the outpouring of love and celebration from constituents and various stakeholders during her birthday on February 14. Her appreciation extends to notable figures including His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barrister Seun Tna Ashamu has explained the benefit of the newly signed Electricity Bill passage in the state by His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde. According to dailynewsng.com.ng, Ashamu while feeding questions on fresh FM in a live radio station program in Ibadan said, the bill is designed to independently generate, transmit, and distribute electricity to the people of Oyo State. Speaking further on the bill; “the bill will unbundle the present DISCOS and allow each state to have its Disco that will be efficiently delivered to the people of the state.”…
In celebration of Otunba Seye Famojuro’s 51st birthday and as a gesture of appreciation towards Governor Seyi Makinde’s political ally, five chairmanship candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have generously donated essential food items to the HLA Handicapped School in Agodi Gate, Ibadan. Led by Akeem Olatunji, the chairmanship candidate in Oluyole, and Barrister Ayodele Adekanbi, the Director General of the Oyo State Agency of People Living with Disabilities, the group of chairmanship candidates commended the exceptional qualities of Otunba Famojuro, considering him a rare gem. The presentation of the food items took place on Wednesday, February 14, and…