Author: Opeyemi Rasheed
Hon. Wahab Waliu Adetunji , Atiba Local Government PDP Chairmanship Candidate extends heartfelt sympathies to the residents of Oyo and the bereaved family on the passing of the former Nigerian ambassador to Zambia and Malawi, the late High Chief Moses Oyedele Ogunmola. Describing the demise of the late Otun of Oyo as a painful one, Wabkem highlights Chief Ogunmola’s legacy as a tenacious yet gentle advocate for community development and the upliftment of the underprivileged. The loss of Chief Ogunmola is underscored as a significants void in the community. “Papa Ogunmola, an eminent education administrator, possessed unparalleled qualities as a…
As part of his readiness to compliment the efforts of Governor Seyi Makinde, the deputy governor of Oyo state, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal on Monday inspected ministries assigned to his office including Housing Corporation. Lawal, who began the inspection early in the morning, was first on a visit to the state’s Cultural centre at Mokola, where moribund facilities were inspected as well as the ministries of Establishments and Training; Special Duties including Simeon Adebo that lasted for more than 3 hours. Addressing newsmen after the inspection, the deputy governor hinted that the inspection is to know the state of affairs…
The Chief Whip of the Oyo State House of Assembly, representing Atiba State constituency, Hon. Joseph Gbenga Oyekola, expresses condolences to Oyo residents and the family on the passing of the former ambassador of Nigeria to Zambia and Malawi, the late High Chief Moses Oyedele Ogunmola. The lawmaker describes the late Otun of Oyo’s death as a great shock, emphasizing that he was a fighter with a gentle spirit, primarily interested in the development of his community and uplifting the downtrodden. He notes that the demise of Chief Ogunmola will be greatly missed. “Pa Ogunmola was an astute education administrator,…
Hon. Olorunpoto Rahaman Cephas, the Member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Oyo East/West State constituency, expresses condolences to constituents, residents, and family members on the passing of the esteemed diplomat and administrator, Otun of Oyo land, High Chief Moses Oyedele Ogunmola. In a statement issued to Heritage Echo News, the lawmaker describes the late Moses Ogunmola as a universal father figure, transcending gender and political affiliations. He acknowledges that the departure of Chief Ogunmola creates an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew him and the Oyo community he served with unwavering dedication. He reminisces,…
One of the leading aspirants for the vacant stool of Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Kolade Afeez Siyanbola Ladigbolu has described the demise of the Asiwaju cum Otun of Oyo land, High Chief Moses Oyedele Ogunmola as an icon of unblemished character, passion for growth and development of Oyo empire. Ogunmola, who was a chairman of the Old Oyo local government as well as that of the Western Nigeria Development Commission, WNDC (now Odu’a) died on Sunday, 26th of November, 2023. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News by the Frontline contender for the vacant stool of…
The National Universities Commission, the regulatory body for Nigerian Universities has approved the establishment of a full-time mode for the commencement of 50 programmes for 2023/2024 Academic Session for the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. In a letter with reference number NUP/AP/S60/Vol.1/03 dated 22 November, 2023 addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, signed by Mr. Abubakar M. Girei, Ag. Director, Academic Planning on behalf of the Ag. Executive Secretary and made available by the University’s Media & Public Relations Officer, ‘Wale Adeoye, it reads in part, “The Vice Chancellor is please invited to recall…
In anticipation of the upcoming Oyo State 2024 local government election, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, the Chairmanship candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan North Local Government, has announced his Advisory Committee to ensure a seamless and successful campaign. You would recall that on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the PDP Ibadan North meeting ground in Yemetu, party members gathered en masse to witness the unveiling of Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade as the PDP chairmanship candidate, along with his vice and the 12 councilorship candidates. Fundamentally, the esteemed members of the Advisory Committee, carefully selected for their expertise and commitment,…
A renowned grassroots organization championing the cause of Oyo Empire development, the Oyo Development Council (ODC) has mourned the demise of the former ambassador of Nigeria to Zambia and Malawi, late Otun of Oyo land, High Chief M.O Ogunmola. The deceased who is 96 years old died yesterday Sunday, 26th November 2023. In a statement released and made available to Heritage Echo News by the Oyo Development Council (ODC) public relations office A.A Awotona described the deceased as a colossal loss to the Oyo empire and Nigeria at large. The forum in a statement maintained that the erudite scholar passed…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Oluyole may have solidified a vantage position as Oyo state prepares ahead of the coming 2024 local government with the gale of endorsements and open declaration of support from residents of the Council. This was as different stakeholders in Oluyole Local Government including Nigerian Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (NAPPMED), Nigerian Coaches Association, Oluyole chapter, all declared support for Olatunji chairmanship candidature. The declaration of support and public endorsement of Olatunji by the various stakeholders followed the soaring acceptance and political reputation in Oluyole Local Government, westernmirror.com.ng has gathered. NAPPMED, Idi-ayunre chapter…
The Executive Chairman of Oyo West local government, Hon. Prince Salam Akeem Babatunde Olukitibi has mourned the demise of the late Otun of Oyo land, High Chief M.O Ogunmola who passed on in the early hour of yesterday afternoon in Oyo, aged 95years. This was contained in a condolence message signed by a special adviser on media, Ambassador Adeyemi, and made available to Heritage Echo News. According to the council Boss, Prince Olukitibi described late High Chief M.O.Ogunmola as a great asset to the Oyos, Yoruba nation, and Nigeria at large, while the space he left behind will be very…