STUDENT MATTERS This is the FOURTH 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 STUDENT MATTERS. 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 (and criticisms when not). We wish…
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A faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has chided the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, for mocking the immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, with his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by the factional State Publicity Secretary of the party, Raphael Adeyanju, the PDP advised ‘the Oyo State Governor to display maturity expected from somebody occupying his exalted office and rise above childishness and pettiness. The party said: “It is rather unfortunate that someone like Governor Makinde, who was never a stable member of the PDP…
The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Taiwo Adisa has said that the plan of the State government to run the State’s solely owned LAUTECH on multi-Campus arrangement should not be seen as a move that is meant to weaken a particular zone of the State as being rumored in some quarters. Reacting to agitations in some quarters especially Ogbomoso Zone about an Executive bill which is before the Oyo State House of Assembly which seeks to give LAUTECH multi-Campus status on BOTTOM LINE today anchored by Aanuoluwapo Omorinde, the Governor’s Spokesperson recalled how a former…
Potential electorates in oyo state have been charged to be part of the electoral processes of Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC ) and play their roles as expected on election day . The OYSIEC Boss, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju ( SAN ) gave the charge while delivering a lecture titiled ” A Free , Fair and Credible Local Government Election : The Role of The Citizens ” at the 8th Annual Congress Of Civil Coalition for Good Governance ( CCGG ) , Oyo Sate , organised by Justice , Development and Peace Commission ( JDPC) ,held at Basorun,…
Elder Kayode Bamiduro, former Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, late Senator Abiola Ajimobi on media has sent Christmas wishes to the incumbent Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde and his entire cabinet, wishing them a blissful Christmas and happy new year celebrations. In a statement issued in Ibadan, Bamiduro prayed for a successful tenure of the present Administration in the State as well as rapid development of Oyo State devoid of security challenges. He also prayed God to give the Governor divine wisdom and love to steer the ship of the State and to…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday, declared that his administration will continue to engage more women and Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) in his government. The governor stated this while receiving the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen, who was on an advocacy visit to his office, at the Courtesy Room of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying that his government has been fair to women and the disadvantaged groups in the society. The statement added…
Earlier today, we held an unprecedented, first-of-its-kind parade-of-Honor led by the Executive Chairman, Mogaji (Dr.) Akin Fagbemi in honor of Mr. F.K. Busari, the outgoing Director of Administration and Supply of the Authority. Mr. Busari, a committed, dedicated and very loyal Civil Servant had successfully served the Oyo State Government for Thirty-Five Meritorious years serving in different ministries, departments and Agencies before his retirement. While in active service, the Ibadan-born outgoing Director has won several awards and accolades to his name. The ceremonial dress was the first-of-its-kind in the Authority and an idea of the Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. We…
The 3rd Oyo state youth Summit organized by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter recorded about 1500 young attendees. Issues relating to young people, How to secure our desired future via Investment were intensively discussed. The summit was graced/honoured by amazing persons who are outstanding in their different fields of life. Prof. Akinola Adebunmi (Faculty of Arts University of Ibadan), Bar Olumuyiwa Makinde, Rev. Idowu Ogedengbe(the Executive Assistant to Gov Seyi Makinde), Bar Mutiu Agboke (The state INEC REC), and a host of many others. The Keynote speaker( Prof Akinola Odebunmi) mentioned some important points that the…
Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that the incumbent governor of the state, Seyi Makinde, is working to fulfil his dream for the state. The former governor, who spoke alongside Makinde, on Thursday, lauded the administration’s resuscitation of the now operational Pacesetter Quarry and Asphalt Limited, Ijaiye, stating that the effort, which, he noted, will boost the economy of the state, has made his dream for the project and the state come true. Ladoja, who is also the Osi Olubadan of Ibadaland, stated this during a visit to the asphalt plant in company of the governor,…
The Oyo State Government is set to address the high rate of unemployment among youth and improve enterpreneuship. To achieve this , a bill to seek for the establishment of the Oyo State Enterprises and Employment Trust Fund which will provide financial support for the youth to boost their entrepreneurial activities has passed through second reading at the floor of the House. The bill was sponsored by Hon Seyi Adisa representing Afijio State Constituency in the House of Assembly. While speaking on the bill during plenary , Hon Seyi Adisa said Medium Small and Micro Business owners were the expected…