Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Agriculture stakeholders in Oyo state have called on farmers-herders in the state to synergize more and deepen mutual collaboration to enhance peaceful co- existence as the dry season approaches. The stakeholders made the call during an Agricultural Conference programme held at the palace of Seriki Sasa, Ojo, Ibadan. The event which was hosted by the Seriki Sasa, Alhaji Haruna Maiyasin at his Sasa Ojoo Palace Ibadan aimed to strengthen the farmers-herders relationship ahead of the approaching dry season when herders from up north usually lead their herds southward in search of grazing pastures. The stakeholders recalled that herder-farmer conflicts in…
.To release N1.3bn counterpart fund for 2023 UBEC projects Barely two weeks after Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, promised the kick-start of the rehabilitation and reconstruction of internal roads in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the state government has approved contracts for the construction and rehabilitation of inner roads within Ibadan metropolis totaling 84.75km. The state government approved infrastructure briefs at the 8th Executive Council Meeting, listing scores of internal roads in the state capital, which will be reconstructed by Messrs KOPEK, RATCON Construction Company Ltd, Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Ltd, and Craneburg Construction Company. The state’s Commissioner for Public…
The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Present Administration in the State to embark on massive renovation of all the Special Basic Schools across the State. While reacting to a motion sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ogbomosho North State constituency, Hon. Mrs. Olubisi Oluranti – Oyewo Michael , the House observed that the condition of learning and non – availability of adequate equipment in various Special Basic Schools in Oyo State call for urgent attention of all stakeholders. Presenting the motion, in a plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi, Hon.…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that the state government will soon award the contracts for the reconstruction of internal roads in Ibadan metropolis as part of his administration’s commitment to fix inner roads after successfully linking all the zones of the state with road infrastructure. The governor stated that the projects to be kick-started within the next few weeks would include two major highways, Challenge-Ring Road to Mile 110 Junction and the Beere-Yemetu-Bodija-University of Ibadan roads, which he said would be reconstructed completely. Governor Makinde, who stated this while commissioning the Bond Mall, Ring Road, Ibadan, equally…
After last Sunday’s disappointing goalless draw against bottom placed Heartland FC of Owerri, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, are battle ready for a showdown against southwest rivals, Sunshine Stars of Akure. The Ibadan soccer lords had everything working in their favour against the Naze Millionaires in the Matchday eleven tie, but failed to hit the target, as they were held at home for the first time this season. Having failed to secure the well deserved three points last Sunday, the Oluyole Warriors have everything to play for in this midweek cracker against the Akure based side, who have…
In another significant endorsement of the continuation of the Ward tour across the Royal Council on familiarisation with the candidates and the party leadership, faithful members, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ward 05 members have assured Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji WABKEM, his vice Badmus Olaide Ismail and all Councilorship candidate 100 percent alignment to their people-oriented policies. Ward 05 party faithful made this declaration on Tuesday at their weekly meeting held at Oke-Olola primary school, Oke-Olola, Oyo, Oyo State. Speaking during the meeting, Owotabua and Baba Omo Onile lauded the humanity per excellent exhibit by the chairmanship candidate, Hon. Wahab…
In a full royalty coronation event to be attended by dignitaries from all walks of life to witness the 21st coronation anniversary of the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso land. The Central Coronation Planning Committee of the Soun of Ogbomoso on Tuesday unveiled the activities lined up for the official coronation of the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye The committe at a press conference held at Ogbomoso Recreation club said the 6 days event will kickstart on the 14th of September with empowerment programme involving the distribution of items and cash worth N150 million. Chairman of the Coronation’s…
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has presented the 2024 Appropriation Bill tagged Budget of Economic Recovery to the state House of Assembly, noting that the budget is a chance for his administration to show its responsiveness to the current economic situation in the country. The governor, who presented the N434,221,765,938.79 Budget Proposal to the House of Assembly presided over by the speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, said his government has been proactive in responding to the hardship people face. He added that the administration has taken all the necessary steps to ensure that the 2024 Budget addresses the economic…
Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that his administration will continue to rely heavily on data, science and logic to arrive at the best decisions that will positively affect the good people of Oyo State. Speaking on Tuesday at the 2nd bi-annual meeting of the National Consultative Committee on Statistics (NCCS), which was held at the Kakanfo INN and Conference Centre, Ringroad, Ibadan, to review statistical activities and harmonise methodology for data production in the National Statistical System (NSS), Makinde added that the State Government realised this fact and responded positively by implementing projects and programmes to address…
Hon. Gbenga Oyekola, the Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, expressed profound appreciation for Governor Seyi Makinde’s unveiling of the 2024 budget, eloquently titled “Budget of Economic Recovery.” The commendation echoed through the hallowed chambers as Hon. Oyekola who represents Atiba State constituency articulated the significance of the proposed budget and its potential impact on the state’s socio-economic landscape. Reflecting on the governor’s commendable track record during his inaugural tenure, Omituntun 1.0, Hon. Oyekola conveyed a sense of optimism for what he termed “Omituntun 2.0.” His words resonated with gratitude for the transformative strides made in converting…