What You Don't Know About CJN Justice Ariwoola

 The people of Iseyin, in Iseyin local government, the hometown of the next Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola have been jubilating over the elevation of the new CJN.

This is coming on the heels of the resignation of the former Chief Justice, Tanko Muhammed on the grounds of ill-health on Monday morning.

The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr. Abdul-Ganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1, while speaking with reporters at Ibadan, congratulated the new CJN, attributing the elevation to years of toil, dedication and brilliant legal sojourn by Justice Ariwoola.

The monarch said the achievement would go into the history of the ancient town that one of its sons has made a remarkable accomplishment in the legal and judiciary system during his reign as the Aseyin of Iseyin.

"Today, I am so happy about this development of the elevation of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola to the esteemed, apex position in the judiciary, which is the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), he has made history as the first son of Oyo State, Oke-Ogun and Iseyin to attain this feat.

"I wish every youth of today will take after this achievement which is a product of years of legal toil, dedication to the legal career and a brilliant legal sojourn by the new CJN. now I can say that during my own time, Iseyin has been again put in the mouths of people around the world."

The Iseyin Development Union (I.D.U) in a statement, signed by its National President, Alhaji Bayo Raji on Monday afternoon, said the body, which represented the interest and aspirations of the people of the community was proud and happy about the new CJN's achievement as it would serve as a veritable point of reference to guide future leaders.

Raji prayed that God will guide the new Chief Justice of the Federation to deliver justice with the fear of God with maintenance of Rule of Law, equity and good conscience in his new judicial endeavors.

"On behalf of Kabiyesi, the Aseyin of Iseyin, His Royal Highness, Oba AbdulGaniy Adekunle Salaudeen, Ajinese I and all sons and daughters of Iseyin, both at home and in the diaspora, we hereby congratulate our father, elder and a great son of Iseyin and indeed Nigeria, Justice Kayode Ariwoola, the new Chief Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on his elevation to the exalted position. 

"This is marvelous in our eyes, it is a well deserved and long awaited elevation and we are very happy about it, we pray to the Almighty Allah to always guide him in delivering Justice with the fear of God, while maintaining the Rule of Law, Equity and Good Conscience, the whole town and indeed Oke-Ogun and Oyo State in general are proud of you Sir," the statement read.

OGUNTOYE TWINS APPLAUDS MAKINDE OVER DEMOLA OJO APPOINTMENT

 

The Most Famous Twins in African Tourism and Initiators of Twins Tourism, Ambassadors Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for appointing Hon. Ademola Obafemi Ojo ( Ijaya) as his new Deputy Chief of Staff.

In a statement jointly signed by the duo where they described the appointment by Governor Makinde as a brilliant move of the moment.

The duo expressed confident that Hon. Ojo will join Engr. Makinde to successful steer this present administration to  the end of its term and continue to play a constructive role in the government.

"We know you've worked hard to reach this point , and we are so happy that you've been recognized for your accomplishment with this new assignment.

"We write to congratulate you and to express our deep joy on your appointment to the exalted office of the Deputy Chief of Staff to our dynamic Governor Oluseyi Makinde.

"As you know, this appointment comes with great responsibilities and unconventional demands requiring candor, discipline , professionalism, loyalty, focus, diligence and the highest level of service.

"Your credentials, pedigree, experience and career trajectory both locally and globally speak to his capacity. 

"As prominent promoters of Twins Tourism and Igbo-ora World Twins Festival, we are excited about your appointment". 

OYSG pilgrims in Mecca not shortchanged of BTA - Board Chair

 

The Chairman, Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), Prof. Sayed Malik has denied insinuations that some pilgrims from the state who are already in Saudi Arabia have been denied their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA).

Prof. Malik, who was reacting to reports being circulated via online channels, said that the reports were unfounded and far from the true situation of things at the State’s Hajj camps in Saudi Arabia.

Prof Malik said: “It is not true in any way, that the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing) has diverted funds meant for the payment of BTA of the first batch of pilgrims from the state, who are currently in Saudi Arabia. Such a report can only be a figment of the imagination of the writer.

“The truth of the matter is that there were delays in the release of BTA to the Board as a result of the late release of the circular guiding the payment of the allowances by the authorities in Abuja. This is not peculiar to Oyo State pilgrims, as all pilgrims across the states are faced with the same situation.

“As a result of the delay, the first batch of travellers from Oyo State and several other states of the federation had to embark on the trip to Saudi before the BTA could be secured. The delay, however, does not indicate that any of the travellers would lose their entitlements.

“By the time the second batch of travellers were leaving Nigeria, only a fraction of the entire BTA had been secured and it was concluded that each of the travellers be made to get $400 while those who were already in Saudi Arabia were paid $200 each, pending the release of the entire money by the Nigerian authorities.

“It must be placed on record that the dollar scarcity which had hit the foreign exchange market is a key contributor to the delay to secure the required BTA.

 “While the delayed payment of the BTA is regretted, we have to place on record that there is no intention to divert anyone’s entitlement or deny any of the pilgrims their due. We make bold to undertake that each of the pilgrims will get what is approved for them in the course of the holy pilgrimage.

“The welfare of every pilgrim remains our utmost concern at all times

 

Oyo Govt, Urges Onigbope Royal Family, Erinjakun, Aare Others to maintain Peace over Boundary Dispute

The Oyo State government has urged the Onigbope Royal family, Erinjakun, Aare and others in Oorelope Local Government area, Igboho, to maintain peace over boundary dispute in their communities.

The Chairman, State Technical Committee on Boundary Dispute Resolution. Surveyor Alaba Abiodun, gave the charge, during a fact-finding mission to Igboho, headquarters of Oorelope Local Government, over crisis that ensued between the Onigbope Royal Family, Aare and  other villages on boundary matters.

He said Governor Seyi Makinde    frowned at the fracas that happened between some communities in Igboho over road blockage that leads to boundary dispute in the area which claimed lives of some citizens of the state.

He said the present administration in the state led by Engineer Seyi Makinde was a peace loving one and will not like any crisis anywhere across the state, stating  that violence can not bring any development to the society.

The Surveyor General disclosed that there were about Seven families fighting over seven different lands in different villages in Igboho, Oorelope Local Government areas of the State.

He then called on community leaders, youth leaders and politicians in the area to shun violence and allow peace to reign in their domain for the interest of the next generation. 

He said, "There should be boundary dispute team across the Local Government areas of the state, this will make the work of the boundary dispute committee in the State to be more faster and easier."

The Chairman, Oorelope Local Government, Igboho, Hon. Akeem Adepoju, in his remarks, said he set up the local government boundary dispute team to put an end to the land boundary crisis in some villages and communities in the area.

Block All Avenue of illicit Drugs, Oyo Govt, Charges NDLEA

The Oyo State Government, through the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun has charged National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to block all avenue of sales and marketing of Illicit drugs in the State.

She stated this during the Public Burning of Illicit Drug Exhibit in Ibadan, tagged "War Against Drug Abuse (WADA)". 

The Secretary to the State Government who represented the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer. Seyi Makinde said if there is no market for drugs it will not be popular in the society.

She opined that drugs is a drain on people especially youth, it affect  them Medically,  Financially, Psychologically, Economically in which many cases actually leads to untimely death.

The Secretary to the State Government said all hands must be on deck to ensure that (NDLEA) continually block all avenue of sales and marketing illicit drugs.

She said "for the past four years, we have not had public burning of illicit  drugs in Oyo State, drug is a menace in our society, if there is no market for it, it will not be popular".

She said the present administration in the State under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde would continue to support the (NDLEA) in order to reduce the menace of drug abuse in the society and the State at large.

She then charged the Agency to be aggressive in identifying stores or places where illicit drug are kept and also educate their officers to be ahead of the game.

In his remark, the National Secretary (NDLEA),  Mr. Shadrach Haruna commended the State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for supporting the Oyo State Command of the Agency in carrying out their duties in the State without any form of intimidation.

Refuse Contractors Association Congratulates Gov. Makinde, Charges him to call Waste Management Stakeholders Meeting

 Refuse Contractors Association Congratulates Gov. Makinde, Charges him to call Waste Management Stakeholders Meeting 

The President, Refuse Contractors Association of Oyo State, Comrade Temitope Jayeola has congratulated Governor Seyi  Makinde for his third -year in office, urged him to call stakeholders meeting on solid waste management for State to be more cleaner and healthier.

He stated this while addressing Journalists shortly after the  Governorship Primary election held  at Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan, the State Capital.

Comrade Jayeola commended the present administration for giving the refuse contractors a level playing ground to do their work in the state.

According to him. "when Governor Makinde came on board in 2019, he made new policy on waste management that gave refuse contractors conducive environment to do our job, hinting that, since then the whole state had been clean and healthy.

 

He opined that refuse contractors Association is comfortable with the present administration in the State.

Jayeola enjoined Governor Makinde to call a strong stakeholders meeting like Refuse Contractors Association, Waste Management Agency and the Ministry of Environment to chat the way forward for ease of operation in refuse picking in the state.

He said "we are in the third -year of this government, we are praying to God to return him for second term for the people of Oyo State".

He described Governor Makinde as a God fearing person that serve the people of the State with the fear of God.

"We are looking forward to bring all the waste contractors in the State together for unity and progress.  

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I will use my Position to Serve God and Humanity - Surveyor General

The newly appointed Surveyor General of Oyo State, Surveyor, Alaba Abiodun has said that he would use his position as the substantive Surveyor General of the State to serve God and Humanity.

He stated this during a thanks giving service in respect of  his appointment and confirmation as Surveyor General of Oyo State.

He pointed out that Governor Makinde is a different Governor, a gentleman that doesn't want anybody to suffer at all both Civil Servants and members of the public.

 He said. "Loyalty matters a lot, despite all odds during the waiting time, I am still loyal to the system, I thank God for making me  a substantive Surveyor General of Oyo State, it is a dream come reality with hardworking and endurance".

He then urged Civil 

/Public Servants in the State to be steadfast, hardworking and develop themselves to be best they can be in their chosen carrier in the service of the State Government.

Earlier in his remark, the General Overseer, Fountain of Peace Baptist Church, Isokun Oyo,  Reverend. John Oyelade admonished the newly Appointed Surveyor General of Oyo State to use his elevation to serve God and humanity.

Present at the event were the State Commissions for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, Surveyor General of Lagos State, Surveyor Sangowanwa, Rector, Federal School of Surveying, Oyo  Dr. Olayinka Dosumun,  

Permanent Secretary, Mrs Mofoluke Adebiyi, Directors, Deputy Director  across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies, members of the  Nigeria Institution of Surveyors (NIS) among others.

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We will Continue to focus on our Four Points Agenda for Accelerated Development - Oyo Govt

The Oyo State Government, through the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun has said that the present administration in the State would continue to pursue its four point agenda to make life more bearable for the people of the State.

She stated this during a courtesy visit paid by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Senior Executive Course 44, Kuru led by Professor Dung Pam Sha at the conference room of the Head of Service, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Mrs. Adeosun said the State and Local Governments are working together to make life bearable for the people of the State  through the provision of social amenities and infrastructural development for all sundry.

The Secretary to the State Government stated further that the present administration would continue to focused on its four cardinal programmes: Education, Health, Expanded Economy through Agri-business Tourism as well as Security making sure that people of the State sleep with their eyes closed.

She opined that Local Government is the arm of Government that is very close to the people, hinting that, whatever the outcome of their research (NIPPS), it would be useful to collaborate with the State cardinal programmes.

She said. "We are partnering with the secondary schools in the state, so that children in our schools can understand the value of Agriculture and Agri-business".

She maintained that there are lot of infrastructural development across the State, saying that, the State Government commissioned Moniya-Iseyin road for rural - urban migration, adding that Iseyin Ogbomoso road is ready for the commissioning while Oyo - Iseyin road has been awarded.

Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Justice, Professor. Oyelowo Oyewo, SAN said the present administration in the State is in the process of reforming environmental sector with the new environmental law.

In his remark, the leader of the delegation, Professor Dung Pam Sha said the theme for the NIPSS 2022 local study tour to Oyo State is "Strengthening Local Governance in Nigeria: Challenges, Options and Opportunities".

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

May, 2022.