Lana congratulates Pa Akanbi on turbanning as Baba Isale Musulumi Ibadanland

A member of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Barrister Michael Lana, has congratulated Chief Nureni Adebayo Akanbi, on his turbanning and installation as the sixth Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland.

Lana, in a congratulatory message he personally signed, said turbanning of Akanbi who is a member of the state Elders' Council, is a well deserved one and worthy recognition of his leadership role not only within the Islamic religion but across the state.

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last election, stated that the honour coming at this time is a reward of the commitments of the Arole Iba Oluyole, to always promote peace particularly among the adherents of Islamic faith in Ibadanland and all others who come in contact with him within and outside the state.

He added that the new Baba Isale Musulumi is a man with a large heart who always throw his doors open for both the young and the old at all times, noting that he always want the best for all irrespective of religious or party affiliation.

According to him, "I want to sincerely congratulate and rejoice with our dear father, Alhaji (Chief) Nureni Adebayo Akanbi, on his turbanning and installation as the sixth Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland. This honour is well deserved as you are an epitome of peace and worthy role model for both the young and the old.

"The honour to me is nothing but a recognition of your numerous contributions to the development and expansion of Islamic religion within Ibadanland as well as love for humanity in general through words and deeds.

"It is my sincere prayer that Almighty Allah will endow you with wisdom and wherewithal to discharge your new role as the Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland."

NIEEE Inducts 37 Student Members.

 

The Nigeria Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), Ibadan Chapter, has inducted 37 new students from Polythecnic, Ibadan for 2023 Students members induction, mentoring and Technical Lecture Series.

The event took place at the Assembly Hall, North Campus of the Polythecnic, Ibadan with the Theme "Electrical Engineering, Past, Present and Prospects".

In his Welcome address, the Chairman of the Institute, Engineer, Babatunde Ogunpaimo said NIEEE Ibadan Chapter in collaboration with the like minded Nigerians has taken a bold step to promote engineering professionalism and mentorship for the new inductees to access better engineering services.

He said "The NIEEE has decades of record as the foremost and leading professional body among engineering professions in Nigeria since it was established in 1984, it currently houses over 15,000 strong databases of engineers and other professional engineering cadre in all specialities of Electrical/Electronics Engineering has 35 Chapters spread across all the geo-political zones of the country."

Engineer  Ogunpaimo implored  lecturers of Higher Institutions, Private  Practitioners, to avail themselves of the opportunity to become chattered members of the Institute.

The Guest Speaker: Engr. Femi Jacob's  the Chairman Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Council (NERC) represented by Engr. Oluseye Ajibade, in a technical lecture titled "Electrical Engineering: Past, Present and Prospects" was delivered by Engineer Oluseye Ajibade.

Engineer Ajibade admonished all  inductees to make use of the  knowledge they garnered from the school to expand themselves outside.

Responding, one of the inductees, Aishat Adegbenla appreciated the executive members of the institute for  bringing the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) to the Higher institutions as a student chapter, which according to her is a formative stage to  Engineers in embryo.  She louded the efforts of the professional body NIEEE in her drive at attaining the chartered status CIEEEN, which had come to fruition as gazetted by the law of the federal republic of Nigeria. 

Present at the event were the Chief Executive Officer MAO Electrical and Technical Limited,whom was represented by Olori Halima  Alimi. Also at the event is the Immediate Past Chairman of the Institute Engr. Olayiwola Oyelade, the Chairman Organising Committee and the membership Secretary: Engr. R.A Amao and Engr.( Mrs) Raheemat Abisola Adabanija the Deputy Chairman, Association of Professional Women in Engineering (Apwen) Ibadan chapter.

Oyo Govt. Celebrates Agric Commissioner on his Birthday

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo FAS FTWAS has commended the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye for his dedication and professionalism in serving humanity. 

Professor Adeyemo gave this commendation on Monday at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the occasion of Barrister Olaleye's  birthday. 

The Secretary to the State Government said the commissioner has worked selflessly in uplifting Oyo State  in various capacity which according to the SSG gave him the opportunity to have served the government in many Ministries. 

He stressed further that Barrister Olaleye has used his versed knowledge and experience in law for Development, urged him to be more committed and wished him many happy returns of the day.

Responding, the celebrant, the  State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye commended Governor Makinde for giving him the opportunity under his administration to serve the state. 

He said "I am overwhelmed and more honoured to receive the Executive Council of Oyo State led by SSG to celebrate me on the occasion of my birthday. I promise to do everything within my capacity to serve people of Oyo State at all levels".

"I wish to express my profound gratitude to God and the Government of Oyo State under the watch of my boss, Engineer. Seyi Makinde".

He enjoined the people of Oyo State

to continue their unalloyed support for Seyi Makinde led administration in the State. 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

October, 2023

Oyo SSG, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo Reappointed To HLPE-FSN’s Steering Committee

 

Professor Olanike Adeyemo, the Secretary to Oyo State Government, has been reappointed to the Steering Committee of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS).

This was contained in a statement by HLPE-FSN, on Friday October 27, 2023 via https://www.fao.org/cfs/cfs-hlpe/insights/news-insights/news-detail/world-renowned-experts-join-forces-to-tackle-global-food-security-challenges–meet-the-new-hlpe-fsn-s-steering-

committee/en.

The reappointment is in recognition of her immense contribution to food security and human nutrition globally.

The HLPE-FSN is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to global food security and nutrition.

The HLPE-FSN is governed by a Steering Committee of 15 world-renowned scientists drawn from academia, research institutions, the public and private sector, civil society and other constituencies.

Professor Adeyemo is one of the three African members of the Steering Committee, including Mr. Serraj Rachid from Morocco and Hettie Schonfeldt, a national of South Africa. She will serve for two additional years.

The letter conveying her reappointment reads in part: “Your reappointment reflects your exceptional experience and expertise, and it is a remarkable achievement that shows the high regard in which you are held within the FSN community.”

Professor Adeyemo, who was appointed the Secretary to the Oyo State Government in July 2023 in recognition of her contributions to the development of the state, has led extensive research works whose results have had positive impact on food security and human nutrition.

Adeyemo bagged the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.), Master’s degree in Veterinary Public Health (MVPH) and Ph.D. Veterinary Public Health, in 1994, 1998 and 2005 respectively from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

A COMSTECH Distinguished scholar and the Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships) at the University of Ibadan, between 2017 and 2021, she joined the services of the university in March 1999 as Lecturer Grade II in the Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine. She became Lecturer in 2002, Senior Lecturer/Assistant Professor in 2005 and Reader/Associate Professor in 2008. In October 2011, she became a full Professor.

From August 2013 to July 2015, she was a Schlumberger Foundation-sponsored Visiting Scholar at the Center for Human and Environmental Toxicology, Department of Physiological sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.

A 2013 Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeon, Nigeria and a Registered Veterinary Surgeon, Adeyemo is a Fellow of many academies, such as the International Science Council (ISC), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation, the Nigerian Academy of Science, the African Academy of Sciences and the African Scientific Institute (ASI), USA.

She is also a member of many learned societies, including Society of Toxicology (SOT), the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), the Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON), the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) and the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSDW).

Professor Adeyemo’s scholarship and leadership are around “One Health” trans-disciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms to create novel conceptual, methodological, and translational innovation at the environment-livestock-wildlife-human interface with significant policy implication for Nigeria, the African Continent, and the rest of the world.

She is the host PI on the project (2020–2023) titled “Improving Biosecurity: A Science-based Approach to Manage Fish Disease Risks and Increase the Socio-economic Contribution of the Nigerian Catfish and Tilapia Industries” in collaboration with colleagues at Mississippi State University, USA and WorldFish, Malaysia is facilitated by USAID grant under the Fish Innovation Lab for Fish. The project is aimed at improving Nigerian aquatic animal production bio-security and health management.

NIEEE Inducts 37 New Members

The Nigeria Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), Ibadan Chapter has inducted 37 new members from the Polythecnic, Ibadan for 2023 Student members induction and technical lecture series.

The event took place at the Assembly Hall, North Campus of the Polythecnic, Ibadan with the Theme "Electrical Engineering, Past, Present and Prospects".

In his Welcome address, the Chairman of the Institute, Engineer, Babatunde Ogunpaimo said NIEEE Ibadan Chapter in collaboration with the like minded Nigerians has taken a bold step to promote engineering professionalism and mentorship for the new inductees to access better engineering services.

He said "The NIEEE has decades of record as the foremost and leading professional body among engineering professions in Nigeria since it was established in 1984, it currently houses over 15,000 strong databases of engineers and other professional engineering cadre in all specialities of Electrical/Electronics Engineering has 35 Chapters spread across all the geo-political zones of the country."

Engineer, Ogunpaimo called on lecturers of the Higher institutions, private  practitioners to avail themselves the opportunity to become chattered Electrical Engineers in their choosen profession. 

Responding, one of the inductees, Engineer Aishat Adegbenla appreciated the executive members of the institute for bringing the chartered Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) to the Higher institutions which according to her is recognized at the National level with proven records and recognitions.

Present at the event were the Director of MIC Governor's Office Secretariat, Mrs Bisola Adabanija and the Chief Executive Officer MAO Electrical and Technical Limited was represented by Olori Alimi among others. 

NLC Deadline: Oyo Govt. Waves Olive Branch; flaunts Worker- Friendly Policies

 

An appeal has gone to Oyo State workers to compliment the efforts the government is making on their welfare by being reflective when considering nation-wide strike.

In a release by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Friday, no state in the federation places more emphasis on the well-being of its workers than the present administration: Not even richer states.

It will be recalled that the Nigeria Labour Congress, Oyo State branch, gave the State government till the end of October, 2023 to increase minimum wage by N30, 000 for civil servants and N20, 000 for pensioners, as approved by the Federal government, to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal.

Prince Oyelade said that without being advised by the state NLC, the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde out of his personal discretion, set up a committee on June 5, 2023, to review salaries of workers, barely a week after President Tinubu's announcement of the removal of subsidy.

This same administration has consistently for 55 months, paid workers' salaries on or before the 25th of every month, and paid 13th month salaries for 4 years, which now includes state pensioners.

The Commissioner asked workers and the people of the State to remember that the Seyi Makinde-led administration at inception increased payment of gratuities to pensioners from N100m to over N200m every month. In fact, only last month, cheques worth N208m were released as gratuities to pensioners in Oyo State.

While it is a fact that the financial state of the nation requires increment of workers' salaries, Oyo State workers equally reserve the right to seek local solutions in dialogue with a friendly government, especially on issues that are not caused by the State Government, such as the fuel subsidy removal.

According to the release, the State government has responded swiftly and effectively to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal by setting up the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) intervention in the State, which is addressing the current economic realities in the state. 

In this regard, different types of essential food items are being distributed to the poorest of the poor, while 46 buses are plying roads in Oyo State, at subsidised fares.

Farmers and young entrepreneurs are being assisted with N1.5bn soft loans, through zonal Microfinance banks, while pensioners and other vulnerables in the society are being assisted through specially designed free healthcare schemes.

The third face of SAfER will take off in due course.

It is on record also, that the Oyo State government started the implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage, over 3 years ago, yet up till now, some states in the federation are still struggling to pay the old wage.

The challenges of paying N7.3 billion monthly salaries notwithstanding, the Seyi Makinde administration distributed 7,000 letters of promotion to qualified civil servants just last week.

Prince Oyelade said, "we are talking about an administration that has made covenant with its workforce and local dialogue and understanding should take precedence over instructions from elsewhere".

Beyond ultimatum and deadline, labour leaders should take advantage of the cordial relationship that exists between them and the government and accept the olive branch.

Nigeria Leaders Urged To Listen To Professional Advice

A renown scholar and former Dean School of Engineering Federal Polythecnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP has called on Nigeria leaders to listen to Professionals who are constantly proffering solutions to the problems of the country. Government needs to enhance professional works,most especially in the areas of ethical practices,products outcome of research findings for patenting and due process in transaction, quality and standard for the promotion of value chains.

Engr. Olagoke, who is  the Founder of the Shafaudeen in Islam worldwide dropped this hint while hosting the Executives of the National Forum of Heads of Federal Establishment who paid a courtesy visit to the Wakajaye Headquarters of the religious group on Thursday,26th October,2023.

Prof Olagoke while blaming our leaders for the economic downturn of the country also advised the youths  on good behavior and hard work, encouraged the parents too to pay rapt attention to their wards.He also attributed the economic and social problems bedeveling the Nation to the non-chalant attitudes of our leaders. 

Olagoke in his lamentations for Nigeria raised salient posers."When is Nigeria going to have Sustainable Development and bequeathable legacy? Certainly, it is when Government conforms with organizational and professional ethics"

"If we take to the advice of professionals,  Nigeria will be better.Our greatest problems is in not listening to the professionals who are suppose to rescue the country from its current economic and social problems. 

Earlier in her speech which revealed  the reason for the visit, the chairperson of NAFOHEADS Barrister  Magaji Adama Funmilayo who heads Nigeria Posters Services (NIPOST) intimated Prof. Olagoke on their search for a credible patron which they have found in him because of his intimidating academic career and his uprightness and ability to speak the truth at all times,his passion and patriotism for Nigeria and humanity too.

"Sir your selection to become our patron was based on your ability to speak out the truth to our leaders at all times.This inspired us to search for credible leader like you and we know we are in the right place because we have been acquainted with your track records of achievements"

"Sir definitely we know that there are rots in the way the country is being run but because we are still in service we sincerely requires credible personality that will speak on our behalf and we know you are up to the task " 

The secretary of NAFOHEADS, Mrs. Kehinde Adeyemi in her remarks disclosed that Prof Olagoke in his capacity as a national speaker and motivator is the right person to move them forward while Dr. Adewuni Oladapo,the vice chairman of the forum who doubled as the chairman,Civil service Week planning committee in his own remarks applauded the entrepreneurship spirit of Prof.Olagoke and urged him to register their students for NABTEB to gain additional certificated qualifications for future use. 

"The truth has to be told about our country and we want a turnaround for peace, you are an upright person please continue even if you don't have people  backing you,  you have divine backing and no one can terminate your life " 

Other speakers at the event described Prof. Olagoke who is also the Arole Ogun -Elu,Mogaji Aare Alasa Ibadan as someone who is passionate about the future of our country. 

The renown scholar and cleric while accepting the offer however told the group not to entertain any fear in working with him for the progress of the group while he also donated several books he authored to the group to commence their library. 

The investiture will come up later in the year.

Oyo Govt Seals Illegal Private School

 Oyo State Government on Thursday has commenced monitoring of the private nursery, primary and secondary schools, Continuing Education Centers operating in the state.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mr.Olusanjo Adeniyi ordered the immediate closure of Gokbeth International Nursery and Primary School Ijaye   during  the special monitoring exercise.

The Commissioner also directed the Local Inspector Officer of the Akinyele Local Government to report immediately to his Office, said the school was shut down for non-compliance with registration procedures.

The commissioner, while sealing off the private School, admonished proprietors of Private schools to always do what is necessary, in their quests to establish schools.

He urged owners of private school not to wait until the government wield the `big stick’’ before registering and paying all necessary dues and levies.

The commissioner, therefore, affirmed the state government’s commitment to ensure due process is followed in all its affairs.

He said: “The exercise is basically to root out all unapproved private schools that are operating without the authorization of the ministry.

“All the Unauthorized  schools will be closed down because they cannot operate without approval authorisation,’’he said.

He chided the owner of the private Schools for putting the lives of the students at risk.

Also speaking during the exercise, the Permanent Secretary, Mr.Olusanjo Adeniyi said the exercise became necessary following the discovery that most of the schools were operating without authorization of the ministry.

He said that any school shut down would remain shut until necessary regularization was carried out, saying it is a criminal offense for any school closed down to re-open without necessary authorization from the government.

NIEEE Inducts 37 New Members

 

The Nigeria Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE), Ibadan Chapter has inducted 37 new members from the Polythecnic, Ibadan for 2023 Student members induction and technical lecture series.

The event took place at the Assembly Hall, North Campus of the Polythecnic, Ibadan with the Theme "Electrical Engineering, Past, Present and Prospects".

In his Welcome address, the Chairman of the Institute, Engineer, Babatunde Ogunpaimo said NIEEE Ibadan Chapter in collaboration with the like minded Nigerians has taken a bold step to promote engineering professionalism and mentorship for the new inductees to access better engineering services.

He said "The NIEEE has decades of record as the foremost and leading professional body among engineering professions in Nigeria since it was established in 1984, it currently houses over 15,000 strong databases of engineers and other professional engineering cadre in all specialities of Electrical/Electronics Engineering has 35 Chapters spread across all the geo-political zones of the country."

Engineer, Ogunpaimo called on lecturers of the Higher institutions, private  practitioners to avail themselves the opportunity to become chattered Electrical Engineers in their choosen profession. 

Responding, one of the inductees, Engineer Aishat Adegbenla appreciated the executive members of the institute for bringing the chartered Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (NIEEE) to the Higher institutions which according to her is recognized at the National level with proven records and recognitions.

Oyo Lawmaker Azeez Musibau marks hundred days in office... distributes free exercise books, other items to students

 

 A lawmaker representing Kajola state constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Azeez Akintola Musibau has assured members of the constituency of adequate representation and prompt delivery of dividends of democracy to the people in his administration, saying plans are on to ensure that life become meaningful to them through his empowerment schemes.

The legislator, a member of All Progressive Congress (APC), who is fondly addressed as "Action" gave the assurance at the official flagg off of his education empowerment scheme  marking his hundred days in office.

The ceremony which attracted top politicians, dignitaries and students of secondary schools in the local government was held at the Okeho town hall amid pomp and colour.

In his address, the lawmaker, Hon. Musibau said the education empowerment scheme which had the 17 Secondary Schools in his constituency benefited from free exercise books among other writing materials  was borne out of his passion to contribute meaningful to education development of his constituency, adding that  the development was also aimed at fulfilling his electioneering promises to the people.

"What informed the initiative was the need to give back to my constituency what I promised them during my campaign. I recall that the people requested for  free education among other things, hence, my resolve to give free exercise books to them, packets chalk among other writing materials irrespective of the party they belong.

"The second reason has to do with the importance which the progressive party attach to free education since the days of late political sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Bola Ige, that is path I am following.

"During their time, many people were raised and given the opportunity to go to school, today, all is in the good record of history,  that's my approach to the education sector. I assure the people of more of these development and I pray God will help me to achieve and fufill the objective before the end of my administration."

"I want to assure the people that after the free education scheme, we will attend to the farmers, health sector, and every other sector to boost and  improve their standard of living.

"I urge the students to be good ambassadors, be focused, disciplined and face their studies in order to make them to come out  in flying colours in the future."

Speaking at the well attended programme, the President, Oyo State Chapter of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, (ANCOPSS), Pastor Abraham Mojisola Ojetunde commended Hon. Musibau for his huge contributions to the education sector of Kajola constituency, describing the gestures as the  right step in right direction.

According to him, the place of education in the development of the young ones cannot be under estimated, adding that the contribution of Hon. Musibau would go a long way  in addressing the hardship facing the students in their studies.

"This initiative is historic and highly commendable. With this laudable scheme,  you have indeed registered your picture in the heart of the young students who are tomorrow's  leaders of this nation. This is now on record,  and your contributions will always be remembered, he avered.

Also speaking, a leader of the party in the federal constituency of the area, Alhaji Abu Gbadamosi Adejare lauded the efforts of the legislator, just as he admonished other political office holders to emulate the gestures of  Hon. Musibau.

He said the constituency and the state as a whole can do better in education if the well to do and highly placed politicians of the area invest massively into the sector, saying the task is a collective exercise.

Earlier in his opening speech, a member of the party, Hon Olaaje Yaqub said purpose of the hundred days in office  was to thank God for the gift of life and the opportunity to serve as member of Kajola state constituency in the Assembly.

"One of the reason for this occasion is to enable Hon. Musibau thank God  for the opportunity to serve and give account of his hundred days stewardship to people of the constituency, and also, to empower the students and the schools with provision of exercise books, chalk and other education materials.

Apparently moved by the development, the Onjo of Okeho, Oba (Dr) Rafiu Osuolale Mustapha, Adeitan II lauded the lawmaker for deeming it fit to fufill his promises, describing him as a true representative of the people.

The monarch while encouraging   Hon Musibau to continue the good work gave him royal blessings and  assured him of his royal support, and that of the people of the area 

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Senior Secondary School (SS3) students of ADS Comprehensive High School, Adesina Qowiyu and Olagoke Elizabeth Olamide of Baptist High School, Okeho thanked Hon. Musibau for the gestures.

They said many students have dropped out of school due to inability of their parents to purchase books and writing materials for them.

The students then called on spirited leaders and  public office holders to emulate the gestures of Hon. Musibau in order to assist those who could not afford education, urging the beneficiaries to make good use of the books and items  giving to them.

Prophet Godwin Ikuru Rejoices Over Supreme Court Declaration

The presiding prophet of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry, Prophet Godwin Ikuru rejoices with  president Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Government over the judgement of the Supreme court on the case filed against him  by the candidates of PDP Alhaji Atiku Abubarkar and Mr. Peter Obi of Labour Party, prophet who once prophesied the victory of the president in the supreme court today said he saw that Atiku and Peter Obi will cry after the judgement.

He thereby congratulate Seyi Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, Nuhu Ribadu and the APC family over the victory.

This is how Tinubu Survives As Supreme Court Dismisses Atiku’s Appeal

 

Tinubu

The Supreme Court on Thursday, October 26 upheld the election of President Bola Tinubu.

The nation’s apex court dismissed the appeal file by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, for lacking merit.

The court held that Atiku failed to prove that he won the election, stating that there was no alternative figure of votes to counter that validly declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Supreme Court said it can’t manufacture votes in support of Atiku and PDP.

The apex court dismissed all the grounds of appeal of Atiku and PDP on qualification, non-compliance with the Electoral Act, the 25% votes in FCT, and electoral malpractices.

Justice Okoro stated that since all the seven issues have been resolved against Atiku and PDP, the election of President Tinubu is affirmed.

The Supreme Court declared that the failure of IREV is not a ground for the nullification of presidential election.

The court held that IREV failure does not stop the collation of election.

The Supreme Court stated that the failure by INEC to transmit election results electronically did not affect the outcome of the election and could not warrant the nullification of the result of the presidential election.

Justice John Okoro made the pronouncement in a lead judgement on the appeal by former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, seeking to nullify the February 25, presidential election of President Bola Tinubu.

Reading the judgement, Justice Okoro also declared that none securing of 25% of votes cast in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja is not a basis for a candidate not to have been declared winner of the presidential election.

Justice Okoro declared the constitution is for everyone.

The justice stated that the constitution would have stated expressly that presidential candidate must win 25% of votes cast in FCT to be declared as president. But the provision of the constitution does not give room for such.

The failure of President Bola Tinubu to secure 25% of votes in FCT is one of the grounds of appeal against Tinubu’s victory.

The apex court had earlier dismissed the appeal file by Atiku Abubakar on the admission of fresh evidence.

The apex court held that it lacked jurisdiction to admit fresh evidence in the appeal of the judgement of the presidential election petition tribunal.

Justice Okoro said it can’t revoked the constitution to allow Atiku and PDP to supply fresh evidence in the form of documents obtained from the Chicago State University on President Bola Tinubu’s academic records.

Justice Okoro noted that since the time for trial at the Court of Appeal had elapsed, the Supreme Court cannot accept fresh evidence on appeal.

Ruling on the motion, Justice Okoro, held that a clinical look at the issues formulated by all the parties is the argument of whether the court as presently constituted has the power to grant the motion.

Okoro held that out of the seven issues distilled by Atiku for determination, none related or covered forgery, which the appellant is seeking to bring in.

“The Constitution does not permit that, and this court has no jurisdiction to grant the filing of fresh evidence that was not pleaded at the PEPC,” the justice held.

The Supreme Court noted that Atiku did not even deem it fit to file for an amendment of his pleadings and for extension of time, since the 180 days allowed by the Constitution had elapsed since September 17, 2023.

Atiku, had in the motion dated October 5,  pleaded the apex court to grant him leave to bring in additional evidence by way of depositions on oath from the Chicago State University for use in his appeal to wit: the certified discovery deposition made by Caleb Westberg on behalf of Chicago State University on October 3, 2023, disclaiming the certificate presented by the 2nd respondent, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The 32-page deposition was released to the former Vice President on the orders of Judge Nancy Maldonado of the District Court of Illinois, Eastern Division, Illinois, United States of America.

Why I Dedicate My Birthday To The Less Privileged : Gloria Ukagwu

The Chief Executive Officer of Hands of Love Foundation Mrs.  Gloria Ukagwu has revealed why she dedicate her birthday to cater for the needs of the less privileged in the society most especially the children with disabilities. 

During a chat with journalists in her newly procured multi million naira office at Haven House Anfani layout Ibadan, the phillantrophy per excellence disclosed that her next birthday which holds on November 18 at the liberty stadium Ibadan will feature distribution of food items,  house hold equipment,  women empowerment which according to her is aimed at alleviating the sufferings of the downthroden women in the society. 

She disclosed that her passion to cater for the people with disabilities and women informed her decision to Celebrate with them and that she intends to gather resources from all her friends who will just come to give her what she already has if she throws a lavish birthday party. "

" The day is not about me but about the children with disabilities and women,  if it's about me I can use my money to travel out of the country to enjoy my birthday but what is the essence of leaving behind those who can not afford what to eat" 

"That is why I am using thus opportunity to call on wealthy Nigerians to partner with us to reach out to the needy,  it's what we have been doing and we have identified millions of the people in this category since we began the programme some years ago "

According to her several millions of naira will be spent to cater for the children and also called on the people to give them their abandoned home needs such as clothes,  mattress, buckets cooking pots and other house hold materials.

She stated that her request for support from Nigerians is to give them the opportunity to partake in the blessings that is associated with giving and to enable more children with disabilities to benefit from the offer. 

She however urged whoever want to reach out to them to contact their office at Haven House Anfani layout Ibadan or call 08027266622, 08081544600  

"We are actually looking for foods items to be distributed and that's where we want the people to come in so that it can be distributed to people that needs them "

Mrs. Ukagwu while speaking added that the actual target is 500 to 1000 children with disabilities and about 100 women to be empowered. 

While speaking about the security arrangements,  she hinted that men of the Police and other security agencies have been contacted to secure lives and properties.

Stop Forceful Collection Of Levies, Oyo PMS Warns

 

The Chairman, Oyo State Park Management System, PMS Alhaji Wasiu Tomiwa Omolewa has issued sterling warning to all unit, branch and field Marshalls under PMS against forceful collection of levies from drivers, and riders across the state.

Tommy issued the warning on Tuesday after receiving complaints from drivers and riders

My dear good people of Oyo State, as from 24th October , 2023, any Unit Executive, Branch Executive, Field Marshal (Ticket Collector) found beating or maltreating any driver would be arrested.

“Also such an individual will be suspended from Park Management System (PMS), either.

“Okada, Maruwa, Micra, Mini Bus or Inter State, those drivers are the ones feeding us, so why would anyone be maltreating them.

“Wherever such act is perpetrated, please kindly do the video and picture evidence and send to this WhatsApp! *08143450150*

Thanks

God Bless us all

Oyo govt to partner Odu’a Investment Foundation (DIF) on ‘DEFINED’ project

Oyo State government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has expressed its readiness to partner Odu’a Investment Foundation on its flagship Digital Education for Innovation and Economic Development (DEFINED) Project,  to promote the digital education and inclusive innovation among the Secondary School Students in the State.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology,Prof Salihu Adelabu made the disclosure at the launch of Digital Education for Innovation and Economic Development (DEFINED) organized by the Odu’a Investment Foundation, held at  the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.

Prof. Adelabu explained that the Ministry is planning to have an Education Development Center (EDC) that will be used to build the capacity of the Teachers and other  stakeholders in the education  sector of the state.

He hinted that the center will focus on building the capacity of the teachers in Information Communication Technology (ICT),adding that this will afford them to impact the ICT knowledge into the students.

The Commissioner stated further that the ministry intend  to start catching them young for students in the state on  digitization and ICT to further enhance their education skills.

He said : The Ministry is planning to have, Education Development Center, (EDC). This centre  will be used to build the capacity of our teachers and other education stakeholders. If we have education development centres in the ministry, the ICT component will be attached and the department is dedicated to applied sciences at the ICT, and we will work with other ICT gurus to begin to develop the ICT capacity of our teachers.

“ You cannot give what you don’t have, the moment we started drilling our teachers, and they start to acquire the capacity, it becomes seamless for them to impact that knowledge into our secondary school children.

“We equally want to partner with Odu'a Investment Company, their foundation group, on the digitalization for innovation economic development.

‘We want to start with our children in the form of a catch-them young project and luckily enough, we have a few schools where the students are doing pretty well, few of them are  Government College Ibadan, (GCI), Emmanuel Alayande, School of Science, Olivet Baptist High School and many of others.So, between now and the first quarter of next year, we should begin to actualize the use of digitalization education in our secondary schools.

The ‘DEFINED’ project is conceptualised to develop the digital capacity of the youths in a  radical holistic way and build a future of tech-savvy, transformative entrepreneurs across South-west Nigeria. 

“A key content of this initiative is the development of a comprehensive education curriculum spanning the first 12 years of education (Primary 1 to Senior Secondary School (SSS) 3) in alignment with the Nigerian education system. 

This curriculum will seamlessly integrate digital skills and technologies across subjects, ensuring that young people are equipped with relevant knowledge and competencies from an early age.

The programme was witnessed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Mr.Olusanjo Adeniyi, Permanent Secretary,TESCOM,Mr. Kafari Babajide, Director Applied Science and Technology, Mr. Adebayo Adekunle,Oyo State Secondary School Students and a host of others.

Oyo Govt Felicitates Health Commissioner on her Birthday

 

 

The  Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, Commissioners and other Executive members of the Oyo state government, on Monday, felicitated the Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi on her birthday, describing her as a woman of honour.

The SSG, while speaking at a short program, held at the Conference Room , Ministry of Health, Secretariat, Ibadan, said the celebrant is a God-fearing leader, and a professional that has been discharging her responsibilities to the people of the state accordingly.

 

Responding , the Commissioner for Health , Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi appreciated the team,  led by the Secretary to the state government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo , for associating with her on the occasion of her birthday.  

She said :  "My sincere gratitude goes  to God for sparing my life till today , I am indeed grateful"

"To government officials and other well - wishers, words alone cannot tell how much your love and prayers meant to me.I   thank you so much for coming .

Special prayers were offered for the celebrant by the Honourable Commissioner  for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Segun Olayiwola .

Emulate Mogaji Ogun-Elu, Olubadan Tells Mogajis, Wealthy Ibadan Sons.

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Sen. Ma'hood Olalekan Ishola Balogun, Alli Iwo Okunmade II has called on the Ibadan Mogajis and wealthy Ibadan indigenes to emulate the loyalty, passion for development and fast transformation as exemplified by  Arole Ogun-Elu Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP. 

The First Class monarch revealed this during the visit of the Founder, Spiritual Head and Grand Imam  of the Shafaudeen In Islam Worldwide Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP as part of the activities to mark the 81st birthday of Oba Balogun. 

HIM,  Oba Balogun described Prof. Olagoke JP as a true son of Ibadan land who is using all that Allah has given him for the development of Islamic religion and Ibadan land, he however, called on all the Ibadan Mogajis and wealthy Ibadan indigenes to emulate the passion and loyalty of the Arole Ogun-Elu of Aare Alasa dynasty Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP. 

While presenting a paper tittled 'Culture and Value Restoration , A Must.'  Prof.  Olagoke JP in his congratulatory message described the Imperial Majesty,  Oba Balogun as a peace lover whose reign has brought tremendous growth to Ibadan land, Oyo State and the world at large. 

He stated that he learnt a lot from the Monarch who upon ascending the throne familiarised with his ancestral home in Iwo and also called on the youths to learn from elders in a way he has learnt from the Olubadan. 

The Cleric while praying to God to grant the Olubadan more years in good health and prosperity however urged Oba Balogun to task Other Mogajis not to engage in land encroachment but to engage in meaningful developmental projects that will transform Ibadanland. 

He specifically  emphasized on Education and functional Health Care Services. 

"This is why I am calling on the government of Governor Seyi Makinde FNSE to visit all ancestral compounds in Ibadan land and fix aright where there is no infrastructure for peoples' welfare "

"Ibadan land is known to be an Epicentre of Development, Ethics and Professionalism for Nigeria in particular, Africa in general to the delight of the whole world. Ibadan has from inception being  a role model and examplar pace setter but  unfortunately, idiosyncrasy in the disguise of civilisation has adversely affected us" he stated. 

"I have sincere passion for Ibadan land,  the home of heroes : Lagelu, Ogunmola, Oderinlo, Alli Iwo, Ogun-Elu etc who fought the battle gallantly. The efforts of our heroes past shall not be in vain.  I therefore request from God, that my coming into the mainstream of power represented by the hierarchical order of Ibadan traditional and cultural setting for maximum service delivery, be during your reign to be part of the winning team on the cause of transforming the entire landscape of Ibadan land to that of the 21st century demand of a befitting mega and metropolitan city or state"

Prof. Olagoke JP disclosed that the Olubadan of Ibadan land His Imperial Majesty Oba Dr. Sen. Ma'hood Olalekan Ishola Balogun, Alli Iwo Okunmade II shall have a peaceful, prosperous and long reign while praying for good health for him.

Illegal fees collection: Oyo govt reads riot act to principals, teachers

 

...says recalcitrant officers will be punished 

Oyo State Government has warned principals

and teachers of public schools who have been collecting illegal fees from the students to desist, saying that recalcitrant officers will not go unpunished.

The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu gave the warning on Friday, while speaking with Journalists in his Office.

Prof . Adelabu, who described the act as illegal, reiterated that the Oyo state government policy on Education is free from primary to secondary level in all public schools across the state.

He urged parents and guardians not to pay any fee to principals or teachers, but report anyone who might request or ask them for payment at the ministry.

The Commissioner, therefore, hinted that any principal or teacher found guilty will be seriously dealt with.

According to him, 'before school resumes, We had a stakeholders meeting, where we warned all our teachers to desist from illegal collection of fees.

" Because in Oyo state, the school is free, Education is free in Oyo state; from the basic to secondary schools.

"As regards the collection of illegal fees, we cannot run away from bad eggs among our teachers, we have been hearing this rumor, I call it a rumor because we have been hunting for school principals and teachers that are collecting levies from our students.

"In fact, some Zonal Inspectorate Education Officers, (ZIE), our PS; inspector General of  Education have been disguising in schools with money to pay such illegal fees when there is a red flag that; in this school, they are collecting illegal fee, I think I can mention two or three of such.

 “There was a radio programme some time ago that they were collecting illegal fees in one of the secondary schools in Iseyin, They tagged the fee as 'IFINKO', so we quickly called the PS, IGE in charge of that zone. 

'He conducted a search, and he discovered that nothing of such happened. 

“There was another incident in IDO, we were trying to at least get one or two as a scapegoat, until now, we are unable to get a result. 

“We are not resting on our oars because we have stumbled on one, and we are seriously working to unravel the truth of the matter, if we can get it, if that information is correct, that particular teacher will definitely be queried and is going to face the panel, so, all our teachers should be very careful.

To the parents, they should know that education is free in Oyo state, no school, no head of school should demand a dime.

 They should not pay them, when such happened they should, please contact the Ministry of Education in

Oyo state. If they cannot come over, we have all our LIEs (Local inspector of Education, we have our PS: Inspector General of Education.

“ They should please contact them, and they should let us know.

“ We have been carrying out what I called sting operation, we are going to schools to find out what type of fee or levy they are collecting from students. 

We've not been able to get so much of them, but In the public domain, we are hearing rumors, we are receiving WhatsApp messages, but we have not been able to at least get one or two of them.

'We are still looking for them, you too can help us, if you know of any school, just get in touch with us.

Why I Dedicate My Birthday To The Less Privileged : Gloria Ukagwu

The Chief Executive Officer Mrs.  Gloria Ukagwu has revealed why she dedicate her birthday to cater for the needs of the less privileged in the society most especially the children with disabilities. 

During a chat with journalists in her newly procured multi million naira office at Haven House Anfani layout Ibadan, the phillantrophy per excellence disclosed that her next birthday which holds on November 18 at the liberty stadium Ibadan will feature distribution of food items,  house hold equipment,  women empowerment which according to her is aimed at alleviating the sufferings of the downthroden women in the society. 

She disclosed that her passion to cater for the people with disabilities and women informed her decision to Celebrate with them and that she intends to gather resources from all her friends who will just come to give her what she already has if she throws a lavish birthday party. "

" The day is not about me but about the children with disabilities and women,  if it's about me I can use my money to travel out of the country to enjoy my birthday but what is the essence of leaving behind those who can not afford what to eat" 

"That is why I am using thus opportunity to call on wealthy Nigerians to partner with us to reach out to the needy,  it's what we have been doing and we have identified millions of the people in this category since we began the programme some years ago "

According to her several millions of naira will be spent to cater for the children and also called on the people to give them their abandoned home needs such as clothes,  mattress, buckets cooking pots and other house hold materials.

She stated that her request for support from Nigerians is to give them the opportunity to partake in the blessings that is associated with giving and to enable more children with disabilities to benefit from the offer. 

She however urged whoever want to reach out to them to contact their office at Haven House Anfani layout Ibadan or call 08027266622, 08081544600  

"We are actually looking for foods items to be distributed and that's where we want the people to come in so that it can be distributed to people that needs them "

Mrs. Ukagwu while speaking added that the actual target is 500 to 1000 children with disabilities and about 100 women to be empowered. 

While speaking about the security arrangements,  she hinted that men of the Police and other security agencies have been contacted to secure lives and properties.

We are Passionate About Our Security Architecture - Oyo Govt.

The Secretary to the Oyo State Government Professor Olanike Adeyemo has said that the present administration in the State is passionate about the Security Architecture of the State to protect the lives and properties of the citizens.

She stated this while hosting the sensitization team from the Nigeria Army Headquarters Abuja on the ongoing recruitment exercise held at SSG's Office, Secretariat. Ibadan. 

She said Governor Makinde is a friend of all the security operatives in the State and they are performing efficiently to protect the people of the State.

The Secretary to the State Government said the present administration is passionate about the Security Architecture of the State, saying that security is one of the strong pillars of the State Government.

The team leader Brigadier General A.A Yusuph appreciated the State Government for its efforts to sensitize Oyo State indigenes about the recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Army.

Yusuph said sensitization from Oyo State is very effective, adding that Youth from the State recorded the highest number of applicants for the ongoing Nigerian Army Recruitment Exercise for 86 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Trades/Non TradesMen and Women.

He added that the Defense Headquarters in Abuja has extended the closing date of the recruitment exercise from the 20th October to 27th October, 2023.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

October, 2023

Herdsman Attacked Opc and Amotekun In Oyo State.

By oluwaseyi fadoro

It was a dark Monday for the people of Iwerele, Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State,  as the herdsmen attack   oodua peoples congress  Opc and Amotekun , where kill they two OPC member  and five Amotekun was injured and taking to the hospital.

Where speaking to the journalist in ibadan oyo state capital the chairman of OPC new era comrade Rotimi olumo as comdem  the attack on the two groups that is somethinng that is not call for.

Olumo now call on the state government to react to what has happened at iwerele so that it will not disturb the peace of the town and  Government should see that those people should go on punched  so that they will know they are not bigger than the law.

 Because the town belong to Yoruba not fulani for them to do something like that is a big slap on yoruba people.

He said comrade Akeem, and wasiu federal are committed member of Opc new era in oyo state ,and they are working in hand with the police in their area to protect lives and property ,on that faithful day they have already gone to there place of work  before the police call them to come and assist them because the herdsmen had already kill one man they saw his bike but they did not see his body and those boys are not fully prepared

He further said Opc does not want to disturb the peace of oyo state and the government ,kabiyesi , DPO ,should do something on time before his too late.

Olumo said this is becoming too much for this herdman most times they will invade a farm in the community with their cattle and grazed on it,  and also kill the owner of the farm.

He now pray for the family of the two late members  that God will be with them and God  will put an end to this in there family and in the opc at Large.

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OYSCOHEST NUTRITION AND DIETETIC DEPARTMENT MARKS WORLD FOOD DAY IN GRAND STYLE

 

 As 2023 World Food Day is being marked by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the   Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology Eleyele  Ibadan , members of the Public have been called upon to drink adequate water daily for a sound health  and  physical well being .

The Provost of Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology Pharmacist Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo made the call while  declaring open activities  and celebrations put in Place by Nutrition and Dietetics.Departmentbof the College to mark this year's World Food Day  globally annually celebrated on the 16th of October  .

The Provost who was represented by the Director of Works Engineer Ayokunmi  Ojerinde  said the theme for this year's World Food Day was relevant and concise  in view of the inevitable role of water within the body system .

The  Provost enjoined everybody to avoid starving themselves  of the required quantity of water every day .

Pharmacist Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo  commended the Nutrition and Dietetics Department under it's Supervising H . O  D Mrs Omolara  Mobolanle Fatunmbi for organizing the event  . 

Delivering his lecture on the theme Water is Life water is Food .Leave no one behind ,the Guest Lecturer from UCH Ibadan Dietician Emmanuel Oyebamiji  stressed the need for adequate intake of water by people for a healthy living 

He noted that no digestion could come up within the body system without water and no one could survive without water .

Dietician Emmanuel Oyebamiji  gave kudos to the organizers of the lecture saying people would now be better informed and educated on the essence of water  for a sound health condition .

In their respective  remarks at the event ,the trio of Mrs Fatimah  Ogun ,Mrs Christianah  Obasuyi and a Lecturer at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Mrs Olayemi   Olugbade called on people not to underrate water advising them to drink it adequately and use it for their healthy survival .

Question s were raised by Students  on the essence of water while the Lecturer  answered those questions satisfactorily .

Hand washing procedures were demonstrated  using water and soap  in a bid to inculcate   clean  habit    .

This year's World Food Day was attended by Principal Officers of the College ,the Heads of Departments  and the College Public Relations Officer ,Mr Sola Samuel Ojewole .

OYSCOHEST NUTRITION AND DIETETIC DEPARTMENT MARKS WORLD FOOD DAY IN GRAND STYLE

 As 2023 World Food Day is being marked by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the   Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology Eleyele  Ibadan , members of the Public have been called upon to drink adequate water daily for a sound health  and  physical well being .

The Provost of Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology Pharmacist Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo made the call while  declaring open activities  and celebrations put in Place by Nutrition and Dietetics.Departmentbof the College to mark this year's World Food Day  globally annually celebrated on the 16th of October  .

The Provost who was represented by the Director of Works Engineer Ayokunmi  Ojerinde  said the theme for this year's World Food Day was relevant and concise  in view of the inevitable role of water within the body system .

The  Provost enjoined everybody to avoid starving themselves  of the required quantity of water every day .

Pharmacist Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo  commended the Nutrition and Dietetics Department under it's Supervising H . O  D Mrs Omolara  Mobolanle Fatunmbi for organizing the event  . 

Delivering his lecture on the theme Water is Life water is Food .Leave no one behind ,the Guest Lecturer from UCH Ibadan Dietician Emmanuel Oyebamiji  stressed the need for adequate intake of water by people for a healthy living 

He noted that no digestion could come up within the body system without water and no one could survive without water .

Dietician Emmanuel Oyebamiji  gave kudos to the organizers of the lecture saying people would now be better informed and educated on the essence of water  for a sound health condition .

In their respective  remarks at the event ,the trio of Mrs Fatimah  Ogun ,Mrs Christianah  Fasuyi  and a Lecturer at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Mrs Olayemi   Olugbade called on people not to underrate water advising them to drink it adequately and use it for their healthy survival .

Ouestion s were raised by Students  on the essence of water while the Lecturer  answered those questions satisfactorily .

Hand washing procedures were demonstrated  using water and soap  in a bid to inculcate   clean  habit    .

This year's World Food Day was attended by Principal Officers of the College ,the Heads of Departments  and the College Public Relations Officer ,Mr Sola Samuel Ojewole .

You’re A Man Of Destiny , Olagoke Felicitates Olubadan On Birthday

The Founder and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide  and the Mogaji of Ogun -Elu ,Aare Alasa dynasty Ibadan Land, has hailed the Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun Alli Okunmade 1 for his immense impact and great contributions to the progress of Ibadan and Oyo state.

The Cleric described Olubadan  as a Patriot and politician  with a difference, noting that his efforts and support towards the success of Ibadan are notable.

Prof.S.A Olagoke JP stated this  while congratulating the Olubadan in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan.  

He said: “I, on behalf of the entire shafaudeen l'slam and the descendants of Ogun -Elu Ibadan and Ejemu family of Ejigbo Mekun, felicitate the  Olubadan of Ibadanland , on his 81st birthday.Ki Ade ki o pe lori,Ki Bata ko pe lese,ki esin Oba ki o je oko pe pe pe

“I celebrate your life of service to humanity and recognise your contributions to the growth and progress of Ibadanland and  our dear State, as a Patriot,Elder State man  and a business mogule.

“It is my prayer that God preserves you on Sustainable exampler roles so you can be of greater service to humanity.Remain blessed Sir, our imperial majesty as you continue to motivate us on examplary and credible leadership. Ameen