Author: Opeyemi Rasheed

Religious leaders in Oyo state have intensified efforts to raise more awareness on the need for peaceful coexistence, calling on residents to dutifully embrace peace and religious tolerance as critical factors to achieve sustainable peace. This formed the central subject of discuss on Thursday, November 30 at the Oyo International Peace Day held at the House of Chiefs, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. This was as African traditional worshipers at the event commended Makinde for putting an end to the era of their members being relegated to the background by previous administrations saying the governor’s efforts described as unprecedented have started yielding…

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE has stated that he would celebrate his next birthday at the Fashola Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Oyo West local government areas of the State. Makinde revealed this in his bi-monthly official newsletter, which was released on Thursday. He maintained that it’s yet another time in the year for him to reflect again on why he chose to get into the political sphere. According to him; “The year is winding down. And what a year it has been! I pray that God protects us and our loved ones so…

Following her screening by the Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Trade and Investment, chaired by Hon. Mobaje, on Thursday, the Iyaloja General of Oyo State, Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo NURUDEEN, expressed her admiration for Governor Seyi Makinde’s discernment in his selection of seasoned individuals for key roles in his cabinet. She gave the commendation while addressing journalists at the House of Assembly complex shortly after her successful screening. Princess Abeo equally extended her hearty congratulations to the newly appointed officials and wished them a successful tenure in office as they embarked on their new responsibilities. Recall that Governor…

Earlier today, Lagelu local government campaign council members held their inaugural meeting at Hon. AKT constituency office, where tactics and strategic way to achieve a successful campaign and election were planned. It In the event where we have about 35 members present, different ward issues were resolved, plans and knowledge were contributed to make our forthcoming election a successful one. In his remark, the Director General for Kamoru/Sadiq; Hon Jide Adeniran charged the 3 zonal Deputy Director General (i.e West, North and Central) to go back to their various zones and wear a propriety character to the people and form…

In continuation of Ward tour across the Royal Council towards record of massive votes ahead of the forthcoming local government election in Oyo State, Atiba Ward 09 party Chieftains, stakeholders, leaders, and faithful members have declared support for the Chairmanship Candidate, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji WABKEM, his vice Olaide Ismail Badmus and all ten Councilorship candidate saying they’re a unifier while reaffirmed support for all-round winning at the poll. Heritage Echo reports. While making the official confirmation, during the Ward 09 tour, the erstwhile party chairman of Atiba local government, Leader Isiaka Adebayo pledged to support the unifier ambition of…

Hon. Waheed Akintayo, a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, has penned a congratulatory message to the newly appointees by the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde. It would be recalled that the Govenor through the office of the Chief of Staff,.Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi recently announced Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Chairmen of Agency and parastatals respectfully. Hon. Waheed Akintayo who represents Oluyole State Constituency in the Assembly and Chairman House Committee on Information, Media, Public Affairs and ICT in a statement he personally made available to journalists, described the new appointees as people of impeccable characters who…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate in Atiba local government for the forthcoming local government election in Oyo State, Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji (Wabkem) has congratulated the duo of the former Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olawale Maroof Atilola on his appointment as Chairman Oyo State Scholarship Board and Hon. Saka Moshood Abiodun as the Senior Special Assistant (OYSIEC) respectively by His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde. Recall that Governor Makinde on Wednesday approved the appointment of Rt Hon Olawale Atilola and Hon. Saka Moshood Abiodun alongside others into various positions, Boards Parastatals, and Agencies, the…

Hon. Abimbola Oladimeji Owonifaari, from Ibadan South East local government areas of Oyo State, has joined other well-wishers in congratulating the newly appointed Director-general of Oyo State Signage Advertisement Agency, Hon. Oludolapo Eso-Ajanaku and Hon. Dare Adeleke as Special Adviser on Federal Constituency by the executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde. In a congratulatory message made available to Heritage Echo News, Hon. Abimbola Owonifaari described the appointments of Hon Eso-Ajanaku and Hon. Dare Adeleke as well-deserved going by his dedication, commitment, and unwavering support for development. He maintained Hon Eso Ajanaku will work for the actualization of Oyo…

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has charged graduating students of the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele Ibadan to fill the vacuum created by the Japa syndrome. The Speaker gave the charge as the Special Guest of honor at the 2023 Convocation ceremony of the College held inside the institution’s premises, Eleyele, Ibadan. Seven hundred and forty-five trained nurses and midwives graduated at the ceremony. The Speaker said Japa syndrome has led to serious brain drain especially in the health industry hence he urged the newly trained nurses and midwives to strive to contribute their…

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mr Oludolapo Eso-Ajanaku as the Director General of Oyo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (OYSSAA). The governor has, therefore, moved Hon. Abideen Tokunbo Adeaga, who was earlier announced as OYSSAA DG, to the Oyo State Community Social Development Agency as the chairman. This was contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi. The letter indicated that the appointments are with immediate effect. While congratulating them on their appointments, Governor Makinde charged the new appointees to work for the actualisation of Oyo State Roadmap to Sustainable…