The news of stepping down of Chief Reuben Fasoranti as Leader of Afenifere today, Tuesday, 16th March, 2021, came as a surprise to everyone because this has never happened in the history of Afenifere. I was inaundated with calls, texts and posts during the Afenifere meeting shortly after Pa Reuben Fasoranti took the historic decision, from the Press, seeking my humble comment as President – General of Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, who had worked with the Leadership of Afenifere since 1999 till date, but I reserved my comment pending my confirmation of this strange story. I later reached out…
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President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday , said his administration was committed to diversify the nation’s economy from dependence on oil and gas using mining and agricultur sectors as viable options. He stated this while declaring open the 56th annual international conference and exhibition of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) in Ibadan. President Buhari who spoke through the Minister of state for Mines and Steel, Dr Uchechukwu Ogah, said the mining and agriculture sectors have huge economic potentials in creating well-paid jobs and wealth for people in the country. The president who admitted that the security challenges confronting the nation…
The Federal Government and Oyo State Government on Tuesday vowed to use solid minerals as a spring board for the diversification and development of the economy. This came to the fore during a courtesy visit of the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Chief Uche Ogah and his team to Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, secretariat, Ibadan. Ogah said the visit became imperative as a result of strategic importance of the state in solid mineral. The minister was in town for the 56th annual international conference and exhibitions of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS).…
The incumbent administration in Oyo State under the leadership of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde will continue to support groups and associations creating employments for the teaming populace in the state. The Special Adviser on Strategy and Political Matters, Hon Babatunde Oduyoye, who stated this while receiving the leadership of the Rentals Association of Oyo State, said that the governor would ensure the incubation of policies and programmes that will make such organisations flourish. Oduyoye and the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, had jointly received the leadership of the association on Monday. The duo were quoted in in…
Youths of Iyana Cele and environs have commended the member representing Oluyole federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Tolulope Akande-Sadipe for fulfilling her campaign promises during electioneering in 2019. The youths gave the commendation during an execution of a borehole project in the area, facilitated by the lawmaker. Speaking to Media men on behalf of the youths, Chairman of Iyana-cele Youths forum, Wale Adesope, said Honourable Akande-Sadipe has performed well in less than two years representing Oluyole federal constituency at the Green Chambers of the National Assembly. He thanked the lawmaker for her efforts at reducing the sufferings…
SPN challenges the Makinde-led regime to equip the State secretariat clinic with necessary facilities and manpower and made it accessible to all staff The attention of the Socialist Party of Nigeria, SPN, Oyo State Chapter has been drawn to media reports on the involvement of the Engr Seyi Makinde-led Oyo State government in one bike sharing scheme called AWA BIKE SCHEME. The State government in an attempt to justify its involvement in the scheme claimed that the motive behind it is to ease mobility around the Secretariat; encourage the engagement of people in exercise and reduce carbon emission including wearing…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday announced the inauguration of a task force to tackle insecurity in the state. The task force which is being chaired by the governor has the Director of Security at the office of the Head of Service as its Secretary. Other members of the task force include the Chief of Staff, Commissioner for Local Government, Commissioner for Information, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, and also the Commissioner for Special Duties, the Special Adviser on Security; DG Operation Burst and the DG Amotekun. “You are welcome to war room created by the government…
The Oyo State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mrs Funmilayo Orisadeyi, has called on Unity Forum for all Tricycles and Motorcycle Association Stakeholders (FATMAS) to support the present Administration efforts to sustain the existing peace in transportation system in the State. She stated this during a courtesy visit to the Association at their office, opposite Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan, the State Capital. She said Governor Seyi Makinde is a man of peace, urging the association to support the Government to sustain the existing peace in the State. According to the Commissioner, “we are here for the development of your association, to listen…
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has reiterated the commitment of his administration to develop all sectors of the economy, saying the transport sector is key in his economic drive. Makinde, who was represented by the state’s Commissioner for Public works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof. Kehinde Sangodoyin, stated this on Monday while donating a fire truck to the Ibadan Airport of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at the Government House, Ibadan, the state capital. The governor also emphasized that the state government is determined to turn to make Ibadan Airport an international one in order to drive the…
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde on Monday approved the recruitment of Education Officers. The officers are to teach in schools directly under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. According to a press statement issued and signed by the Chairman, Oyo State Service Commission, Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, it reads thus: “This is to inform you that the Executive Governor of Oyo State His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde FNSE has approved the recruitment of Education Officers.” “These education officers are to teach in schools directly under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.” “The Civil Service Commission is processing the recruitment…