PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION AND GRANTS This is the SEVENTH EDITION of the account of stewardship of Professor Idowu Olayinka who recently completed his five-year term as the 12th Vice Chancellor of the University Nigeria on the 1st of December, 2020. In this volume is documented the achievements of his administration in the areas of PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION AND GRANTS. Publishing these feats, as said in the previous editions means inviting everyone to not only note the achievements but to also attempt to confirm the veracity of the claims of Idowu Olayinka, learn from his actions and place commendations when impressed…
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The former Secretary to the Oyo state government, Oloye Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli on Thursday urged Nigerians, especially the people of Oyo state to continue praying for Nigeria, saying; “there is hope for Nigeria.” He said there are potentials for greater Nigeria and Oyo state in particular. Alli who stated this in his new year message urged residents of Oyo state to continue praying for betterment of the state and Nigeria at large. The 2019 governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), in the statement urged government at all levels to renew commitment in rebuilding the country, saying; ” Nigerians…
Coalition for A Better Nigeria advises Buhari to double his efforts on Security, Economy, Corruption, as he enters 2nd half of his 2nd term in 2021, Congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Okonjo – Iweala, first African American Cardinal, salutes Duro – Ladipo @ 80, Gambari @ 76, Ganduje @ 71, Mai Mala Buni, Shittu Alamu @ 70, Faleke @ 61, Afikuyomi @ 60, Atiku Bagudu @ 59, Seyi Makinde @ 53, Gani Adams @ 50, Akeem Olatunji @ 48, sues for peaceful co – existence in 2021, hails Alake of Egbaland; Rildwan “The Scorpion” Adekola; Biodun Oyebanji; Amitolu Shittu; NANS President; condoles Kwankwanso,…
The year 2020 was definitely one of the most dramatic years in Nigeria’s modern political history. Despite the disruption caused by the deadly coronavirus, the country’s political sphere was filled with its usual twists and turns which led to defections, re-appointments, dismissals and more. In the last 12 months, Nigerian political space witnessed two governorship elections,15 state and national assembly elections, death of key political figures, political ‘moves’ and engagements ahead of the 2023 general elections. Below are some major political events of 2020 as reported by PREMIUM TIMES. Supreme Court sacked Ihedioha, declared APC’s Uzodinma Imo governor Nigeria’s Supreme…
The pan – northern socio- political group , the Arewa Consultative Forum , has raised the alarm that camels are now being used to bring into the country Rocket Propelled Grenades and anti – aircraft guns through the northern borders . The National Chairman of the ACF, Chief Audu Ogbeh, who disclosed this in a statement he personally signed, said the weapons were being ferried into the country from neighbouring countries . The statement was titled: ‘ Our borders and insecurity ’ , and made available by the National Publicity Secretary of the forum , Emmanuel Yawe , in Kaduna…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State, Ashipa Ismaila has declared the Executive Chairman of Oyo State Road Transport Agency, Mogaji (DR) Akin Fagbemi as the most competent aide of Governor Seyi Makinde by all standard judging by the major events that rocked the state in the just concluded year. In a post published on his verified Facebook account, Ashipa noted that when Fagbemi’s appointment as OYRTMA boss was announced by Governor Makinde, he (Ashipa) expressed some misgivings of how a professional NAFDAC certified food nutritionist would survive managing traffic matters. The post reads: “Countdown to 2021-01…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) urges Nigerians to go into Year 2021 with a renewed zeal in spite of the harrowing experiences of Year 2020, which witnessed untold bloodletting and excruciating economic hardship brought by the insensitive and treasury-looting All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Buhari administration. The party commends Nigerians for their resilience and an unshaken resolve to stand by one another in the face of total failure of governance under the APC, a party that has portrayed itself as a vehicle for power grabbing and treasury looting. The PDP recalls with sorrow how the APC and the Buhari…
The former deputy governor of Oyo state and Ambassador to Jordan and Iraq, His Excellency Taofeek oladejo Arapaja congratulates the good people of the state for witnessing the end of the year 2020 and the beginning of a New productive year 2021. Despite the challenges in 2020, we are grateful we could overcome and make it to the new year. He urges all to embrace love and peaceful coexistence. The ambassador also implore dear citizens to keep staying safe and follow the procedure and protocol of covid19 as laiddown by NCDC in the fight against the deadly disease. Though this…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that residents of the state and Nigerians should be thankful to God for surviving 2020, stating that though many would describe the year as a tough one, God’s grace saw them through the various challenges that characterised the year. The governor maintained that despite various events that set the state back economically, the state government was still able to record a huge reduction in the infrastructure deficit of the state. Makinde, according to a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, stated these in a 2021 New Year Address…
If the crisis between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Ex-Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state is not amicably resolved soon, it may consume the entire Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a renowned cleric has warned. This is as he also warned politicians, political officer holders and those in leadership position to prepare for a hard time from the members of their constituency if they fail to use their position to impact positively on them. The warnings form part of the 2021 prophesies and vision released by the Presiding Pastor of Christ Apostolic Church, Arogungbogunmi International, Prophet Richard Kolawole during the…