Oyo State Set to Host NATCO 2024: Unlocking Innovation for Sustainable Economic Growth

In a significant move to foster economic development, the Oyo State Government has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment  and Global sight services Limited (GSSL) to host the maiden edition of the Nigerian Artisans and Technicians Conference (NATCO  2024). Scheduled to take place from November 19 to 21, 2024, at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba,  Ibadan, the conference theme, "Innovation: Key to Sustainability in the New Economic Reality," reflects the state's commitment to driving growth through innovation.

Honourable Adeniyi Adebisi, Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment, and Cooperatives, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting Oyo State's dedication to empowering artisans and technicians. "This conference will provide a platform for knowledge sharing, skill development, and collaboration between the informal and corporate sectors," he noted.

Mr. Dayo Bello, Managing Director of Global Sight Services Limited, applauded the Oyo State Government's support, emphasizing NATCO  2024's potential to bridge gaps between artisans, technicians, and the corporate sector. "By bringing together product manufacturers and service providers, we aim to forge productive relationships that drive innovation and economic growth," he said.

The conference promises to:

- Showcase products and services from manufacturers and brand owners

- Provide regulatory information directly to artisans, technicians, and manufacturers

- Foster collaboration between artisans, technicians, and corporate entities.

He stated that the conference also boasts an impressive lineup of collaborators, including:

- Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC)

- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

- National Automative Design and Development Council (NADDC)

- National Agency for Food, Drug and Administration Control ( NAFDAC)

- Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON)

- Development Bank of Nigeria ( DBN)

- Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC)

- Industrial Training Fund(ITF)

- Bank of Industry (BOI)

- Nigeria Investment Promotion Council ( NIPC)

 Mr. Dayo Bello said that Oyo State's partnership with the Federal Government and private sector stakeholders like Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria ( SMEDAN) demonstrates its commitment to creating an enabling environment for business growth and development. This initiative aligns with Governor Seyi Makinde's vision to make Oyo State the gateway to sustainable investments in Nigeria.

OUTPOUR OF ENCOMIUMS AS EIGHT OYSCOHEST STAFF RETIRE FROM CIVIL SERVICE

 Everything that has a beginning, must  always have an end; this was the case at the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan as eight academic and non- academic staff  retired from the College, including four oldest serving Environmental Health tutors, who had served the government for forty years.

The latest retirees who were sent off with much pomp and pageantry were Sanitarians Olugbemiga Samson Makinde, Oluwole Gbolagade Afolabi, Toyin Adebimpe Jegede and  Mary Titilayo Ogunsanya.

Others are Dr Oluwatoyin Temitope Oladejo, a Primary Healthcare Tutor, Mr. Timothy Adetunji, Mr. Agboade Anisere and Mr Gbenga Adejumo, who were non- academic staff from the Works department.

Addressing the invitees,  staff and students of the College at the Retirement and Send off Ceremony held in the College Hall, the PROVOST of the College,  Mrs Oluyemisi Moradeke Oyewo applauded the retirees for their dedication, commitment and the passion with which they performed their duties in the course of their service in the College, noting with delight that they had left indelible marks and vacuums that will be difficult to fill, even in years to come.

Mrs Oyewo said retirement is a significant milestone signifying the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one filled with new expectations, opportunities,  challenges, leisure and quality time to spend with their loved ones. She  prayed that  God will continue to uphold,  strengthen, order their steps, preserve them   and prosper them in their future endeavours.

Also speaking at the occasion, the College Registrar, Mrs Oladupe Ayoola eulogized the sterling qualities of the retirees, thanking them for contributing their quota in various ways to the development and progress of the College.

Speaking on behalf of D.87 set, the 1987 graduating set of Public Health Superintendents of the then Oyo State College of Health Technology, Ilesa and Eleyele campuses, the immediate past PROVOST of the College, Mr Siji Ganiyu commended the Management of the College,  ably led by Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo for organizing such a well packaged ceremony to appreciate the retirees.

One of the Retirees, Pastor Olugbemiga Samson Makinde, who was the longest serving lecturer in the College and had also served as the Admission Officer for the past six years, speaking on behalf of the others thanked the College Management honouring and appreciating them for their services to the College.

Gifts were later presented to each of the Retirees on behalf of the College Management in appreciation of their invaluable roles and services to the College.

The ceremony also featured a cultural dance performance by the College Cultural Troupe and Ewi rendition.

The ceremony was attended by the families of the Retirees, and other eminent personalities from far and near.

 *OUTPOUR OF ENCOMIUMS AS EIGHT OYSCOHEST STAFF RETIRE FROM CIVIL SERVICE* 

 Everything that has a beginning, must  always have an end; this was the case at the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan as eight academic and non- academic staff  retired from the College, including four oldest serving Environmental Health tutors, who had served the government for forty years.

The latest retirees who were sent off with much pomp and pageantry were Sanitarians Olugbemiga Samson Makinde, Oluwole Gbolagade Afolabi, Toyin Adebimpe Jegede and  Mary Titilayo Ogunsanya.

Others are Dr Oluwatoyin Temitope Oladejo, a Primary Healthcare Tutor, Mr. Timothy Adetunji, Mr. Agboade Anisere and Mr Gbenga Adejumo, who were non- academic staff from the Works department.

Addressing the invitees,  staff and students of the College at the Retirement and Send off Ceremony held in the College Hall, the PROVOST of the College,  Mrs Oluyemisi Moradeke Oyewo applauded the retirees for their dedication, commitment and the passion with which they performed their duties in the course of their service in the College, noting with delight that they had left indelible marks and vacuums that will be difficult to fill, even in years to come.

Mrs Oyewo said retirement is a significant milestone signifying the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one filled with new expectations, opportunities,  challenges, leisure and quality time to spend with their loved ones. She  prayed that  God will continue to uphold,  strengthen, order their steps, preserve them   and prosper them in their future endeavours.

Also speaking at the occasion, the College Registrar, Mrs Oladupe Ayoola eulogized the sterling qualities of the retirees, thanking them for contributing their quota in various ways to the development and progress of the College.

Speaking on behalf of D.87 set, the 1987 graduating set of Public Health Superintendents of the then Oyo State College of Health Technology, Ilesa and Eleyele campuses, the immediate past PROVOST of the College, Mr Siji Ganiyu commended the Management of the College,  ably led by Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo for organizing such a well packaged ceremony to appreciate the retirees.

One of the Retirees, Pastor Olugbemiga Samson Makinde, who was the longest serving lecturer in the College and had also served as the Admission Officer for the past six years, speaking on behalf of the others thanked the College Management honouring and appreciating them for their services to the College.

Gifts were later presented to each of the Retirees on behalf of the College Management in appreciation of their invaluable roles and services to the College.

The ceremony also featured a cultural dance performance by the College Cultural Troupe and Ewi rendition.

The ceremony was attended by the families of the Retirees, and other eminent personalities from far and near.