Oyo state governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has reiterated the determination of the present administration to renovate one primary health care in all the 350 wards in the state. Governor makinde who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun, stated this at the appreciation gathering request by some beneficiaries of year 2020 Omituntun Free Health Programme and handing over of certificates to the participants core health workers across the 33 local government areas and 35 Local council development areas of the state, which was held at the state Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Governor makinde noted that in order…
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The Oyo state government has pledged its full support to activities geared towards prevention and management of fire disaster ahead of the dry season that approaches. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (OYSEMA), and other critical stakeholders in Oyo state have also expressed readiness to form an improved synergy with the state government to ensure effective management and prevention of disaster especially fire outbreak in the new season. This was made known on Wednesday 25th November, at a one day stakeholders meeting which held at the Western Hall of the Oyo state house of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo state chapter, has commended the executive governor of the state, Engr Seyi Makinde over what the party described as ‘matching every word with action with a strong political will’. The party noted that the futile attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to discredit Makinde’s unprecedented success of finally making Oyo state sole owner of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) was not only laughable but further brought ridicule to the opposition party in the eyes of all true sons and daughters of the Pacesetter’s state noting that Oyo APC was…
Oyo State Government on Thursday launches the State Strategic Health Development Plan and annual operation plan 2021 with support from the Global Fund, Management Science for Health, Health System Consult Limited and Saving One Million Lives Program held at Alice Palace, Ibadan. Speaking at the event, the Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun said over the last one year, the state has instituted a number of policies and initiatives to reform and reinvigorate the health sector. She added that the state is committed to public private partnership in delivering essential health services to the entire populace. She noted that…
Ayotunde Fatokun says his youth policy as a lawmaker revolves around Youth Education, Youth Engagement, Youth Empowerment and Youth Entrepreneurship. The lawmaker representing Akinyele constituency 1 at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Ayotunde Fatokun has restated the commitment of his foundation to fine-tuning the Youth Policy Agenda, in order to guarantee the education, empowerment and emancipation of young people in his Local Government and the state at large. Fatokun stated this on Sunday while receiving award from YOUTH FOR NEW NIGERIA. Represented by Mr Shile Odebode. Fatokun said, repositioning the youth for societal development will further entrench the…
The Oyo state government, on Wednesday, said 98 thousand people benefited from its free healthcare mission while 1,980 free surgical operations were offered. The executive governor of the state, Engineer Seyi Makinde, stated this while flagging off Free Vesico Vaginal Fistula Repair Program in the state. The Governor, who spoke through the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, at the event held at Jericho Nursing Home, Ibadan, said his administration would not relent in promoting policies and programs that will address health challenges confronting all and sundry. He maintained that the healthcare intervention program which is free and…
Construction magnate and businessman, Omoba Tunde Ologburo has congratulated the Oyo State government for the recent sole ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) as announced by the National University Commission. In a press release signed on Wednesday, Ologburo remarks that the ease with which Oyo State acquired ownership of the institution is yet another testimonial to the resourcefulness of Governor Seyi Makinde in getting results, even when the task is a tough one. He commended both governments of Oyo and Osun State for letting reason prevail on the contentious issue of ownership and administration of the institution…
Policemen on escort duty in a bizarre show of brutality have shot and severely injured four women including a teenage girl and pastor’s wife at Tombia market in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The 17-year-old female periwinkle seller, Alice Baine, and three other women were left in the pool of their blood by the patrol team who were reportedly angry that the market was causing gridlock that delayed the escort van from passing through it. An eyewitness at scene, who identified herself simply as Joy, said the police team, six in number, came down from their vans and…
Security agents including soldiers, officers of the Department of State Services have stormed the University of Ibadan. They stormed the University Wednesday afternoon, DAILY POST can report DAILY POST reports that the security agents are currently at the Institution due to the selection of the new Vice-Chancellor of the University. The tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Professor Idowu Olayinka expires on November 30th. The new Vice-Chancellor is expected to assume duty on December 1st. The appointment of the new Vice-Chancellor has generated a lot of controversy in the last couple of weeks. Our correspondent however gathered that the security agents…
Football legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60. The former Argentina attacking midfielder and manager suffered a heart attack. He had successful surgery on a brain blood clot earlier in November and was to be treated for alcohol dependency. Maradona was captain when Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, producing a series of sublime individual performances to lead his team to glory. In a statement on Twitter, the Argentine Football Association expressed “its deepest sorrow for the death of our legend”, adding: “You will always be in our hearts.”…