Oyo: NUJ congratulates Gov Makinde over 'Governor of the Year' award The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde of the state on the conferment of an award of 'Governor of the Year' on him by the management of the Vanguard Newspaper. The organization had said it awarded the Governor of the State the honour for his exceptional qualities and achievements in the field of education, health, and infrastructure development of the pacesetter state. The award was conferred on him Friday night at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, by Vanguard Newspapers The NUJ congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the NUJ chairman and secretary in the state, Comrade Ademola Babalola, and Comrade Olusola Oladapo, respectively, on Saturday. The NUJ noted that Makinde was garlanded with the honour in the area of politics, which the General Manager and Editor-in-Chief of Vanguard Media, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, captured in his encomiums on Makinde and other awardees in the category. According to Adefaye, Makinde and other awardees are individuals that have served with integrity and dedication, working tirelessly to improve the lives of their constituents and the nation as a whole. He added that they have put the needs of their constituents above their own and have been true servants of the people, apart from championing the cause of the underprivileged, and standing up for the rights of the marginalised. ‘MHe further described them as visionary leaders, who have brought about change for all citizens, regardless of their background or beliefs.’’ Following this development, the NUJ, Oyo State Council, in the statement, stated that the reward of hard work is more work, saying: "We members of NUJ are expected to play neutral roles among political parties and gladiators alike, which we have been doing admirably and responsibly. ‘Nevertheless, if something is good, we are expected to say it and when it is otherwise, we are not expected to keep quiet. "So, we identify with Governor Seyi Makinde on your auspicious achievements, that have endeared you to individuals, groups and corporate organisations within and outside Oyo State. Therefore, we enjoin you to continue on the right track. We also give kudos to members of your administration that have made the achievements possible, as well as the entire people of the state on the honour that Governor Makinde brought to the state."

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde of the state on the conferment of an award of 'Governor of the Year' on him by the management of the Vanguard Newspaper.

The organization had said it awarded the Governor of the State the honour for his exceptional qualities and achievements in the field of education, health, and infrastructure development of the pacesetter state.

The award was conferred on him Friday night at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, by Vanguard Newspapers

The NUJ congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by the NUJ chairman and secretary in the state, Comrade Ademola Babalola, and Comrade Olusola Oladapo, respectively, on Saturday.

The NUJ noted that Makinde was garlanded with the honour in the area of politics, which the General Manager and Editor-in-Chief of Vanguard Media, Mr. Gbenga Adefaye, captured in his encomiums on Makinde and other awardees in the category.

According to Adefaye, Makinde and other awardees are individuals that have served with integrity and dedication, working tirelessly to improve the lives of their constituents and the nation as a whole. He added that they have put the needs of their constituents above their own and have been true servants of the people, apart from championing the cause of the underprivileged, and standing up for the rights of the marginalised. 

‘MHe further described them as visionary leaders, who have brought about change for all citizens, regardless of their background or beliefs.’’

Following this development, the NUJ, Oyo State Council, in the statement, stated that the reward of hard work is more work, saying: "We members of NUJ are expected to play neutral roles among political parties and gladiators alike, which we have been doing admirably and responsibly.

‘Nevertheless, if something is good, we are expected to say it and when it is otherwise, we are not expected to keep quiet.

"So, we identify with Governor Seyi Makinde on your auspicious achievements, that have endeared you to individuals, groups and corporate organisations within and outside Oyo State. Therefore, we enjoin you to continue on the right track. We also give kudos to members of your administration that have made the achievements possible, as well as the entire people of the state on the honour that Governor Makinde brought to the state."

Jide Okesade Bags UNIFEMGA Award

 

An administrator and Alumni of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Jide Okesade, has bagged award of excellence from Obademi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA).

The 13th UNIFEMGA National Award ceremony was held at Bovila View Hotel, Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital with the theme "Ethical Reorientation Panacea for Good Governance and Development."

The Award of excellence was bestowed on Okesade in recognition of his elevation to the position of Permanent Secretary/Inspector General of Education in Oyo State Civil/Public Service.

Jide Okesade is a well known administrator, brilliant, Intelligent and Witty among his peers.

He was appointed Permanent Secretary/Inspector General of Education in the State Civil Service in the year 2022 by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of the Pace Setter State, Engineer, Seyi Makinde at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

Before his present appointment (Oke - Mountain) as he is fondly called was the Director of administration and Supplies,  Governor's Office, Oyo State and he has worked in various Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the State Civil Service.

Jide Okesade was a graduate of  English at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, he is a socialite to the core, administrator, educationists with the fear of God.

  

Call Emergency Meeting to Resolve Party Crisis, Olayinka Segelu Urges PDP NEC

A Germany- based Nigerian politician of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and aspirant in the House Representatives Primaries held last year, Hon. Olayinka Segelu, has called on the National Executive Council (NEC), Governor Seyi Makinde and the 2023 Presidential Flag Bearer of the party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to sheathe their swords and work together to win the Presidential and Governorship elections in Nigeria.

Olayinka Segelu made the call in a statement he issued after delivering two branded campaign vehicles to his team with images of Atiku, Makinde, Oyebisi Ilaka, Adetokunbo Adeaga, Kehinde Olatunde, Abiola Monsuru Olalekan and Akintunde Olajide who are all candidates of the party in the coming elections.

He advised Governor Seyi Makinde and the G-5 Governors to forget the past and work together with all members for the interest of the party in the 2023 general election.

“People are expecting our party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rescue Nigerians from the abject poverty inflicted on them by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government. We should all work together for Atiku to win the 2023 presidential election in order for us to save Nigerians from bad governance,” Segelu, a devoted PDP member, said.

According to him, “If Muhamadu Buhari administration could not make our refineries work in two terms and has taken Nigeria to a high level of despondency, then the leading opposition party needs to brace up to win the forthcoming presidential polls to deliver the true dividends of democracy to the Nigerian people.”

He noted that the present administration in the Oyo State led by Engineer Seyi Makinde has performed creditably well across the different zones in the state with the execution of various developmental projects, making him to deserve a second term in office.

The PDP stalwart however pleaded with Makinde to broker peace between the G-5 Governors, PDP and Atiku Abubakar for the sake of the poor masses and to avoid confusion among the members on the day of the elections.

“I am one of the Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State. I have my followers, we are confused. Our party is in crisis and at this point in time we need to work together for PDP to win the 2023 general election across the States in Nigeria,” he begged.

The Chairman YSEG Hotel Ibadan further appealed to the leadership of the PDP NEC to convene an emergency meeting to resolve the lingering crisis in the party, pointing out that it won't be in the best interest of the party to go into the elections as a divided house.

Omituntun Igbo Movement Donates Food Items, Cash to Motherless Babies Home

 

As the 2023 Elections is gathering momentum. Omituntun Igbo Movement, Led by The Special Assistant to the Governor Seyi Makinde on State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) Hon. Tallest Innocent has donated food items, cash to motherless Babies home to celebrate new year in ground style. 

Tallest stated this while addressing Journalists shortly after the presentation of the items to the motherless home, Yemetu, Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

He said in the history of Oyo State no Government had ever appointed Igbo people as Special Assistant not even one, two appointments for Igbo people in Seyi Makinde administration, saying that, "we need to thank God".

He described Governor Seyi Makinde as an epitome of humility, Good heart, that he has transformed the State beyond expectations.

He said Governor Makinde has done something that has never happened in the history of the States in Nigeria for somebody to grant Christmas package for all retirees, the pensioners that some people has forgotten." 

"Civil Servants are enjoying regular payment of salaries, they take their salaries as at when due with massive infrastructural development across the State and regular promotions for all Civil/Public Servants with other welfare packages across the State.

Tallest added further that  Omititun Igbo People in Oyo State were donating to orphanage home to reciprocate in our own little way,  hinting that, Governor Makinde is a God sent man to transformed the State to the enviable heights.

He reiterated further that Governor Makinde Four Points Agenda ranging from Education, Health, Security and Expanded Economy through Agri-business Tourism would transform the State to be one of the best among the committee of States in Nigeria.