OYO GOVT ENROLLS INDIGENT PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV ON FREE HEALTH SCHEME

 

Oyo State Government through the Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) and the State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) has started the enrollment of indigent People Living With HIV across the State into its free basic healthcare scheme.

The registration for the Scheme which took place recently at OYSACA's conference room and at the Zonal offices of OYSHIA across the six geopolitical zones in the State, is under the Basic Health Provision Funds, an initiative of the Federal Government set aside to cater for the health needs of vulnerable people and poorest among the poor in the society.

While addressing the journalists, the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA), Dr. Lanre Abass stated that one of the cardinal areas that the Agency is working on is to make sure that it brings succor to the People Living With HIV (PLWIHV) in the State.

"In doing this we approached the OYSHIA so that our people living with HIV especially the poor among them will be able to access free medical services paid for by the State Government through the poorest of the poor program under the Basic Health Care Fund and thank God that is what we are doing today." Dr Abass noted.

He expressed his gratitude to the Executive Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for granting the Agency's wish by extending the dividends of democracy to PLHIV in the State.

"I want to appreciate the Governor through his wife, our Chairperson,Engr. Mrs Tamunominini Makinde, he has been a man of people." He said.

"He has been showing passion for the lives of the citizens of Oyo State through many programmatic interventions and this is one of them.

 People Living With HIV in the State are not forgotten and not neglected, thier health is also a major concern to the Governor." Dr. Abass added.

The Executive Secretary enjoined the beneficiaries of the program (PLWIHV) to make proper use of it and not to abuse it.

"It is only when you need services that you should access it" everybody needs to, to ensure efficiency, continuity and  sustainability, he urged.

The representative of OYSHIA who is the desk officer for the Agency, Miss Orimadegun Bolatito explained that after the capturing the details of the beneficiaries, Identity Cards would be issued to them and they would be assigned into various facilities across the State where they can get treatment for whatever ailment they may be suffering from.

Orimadegun hinted that the scheme covered the basic minimum health package set at Federal Level which includes both primary and secondary services.

"If we have needs for referral, we have our general hospitals all over the State to handle secondary services, they would be referred and they would be treated for the secondary services if that is necessary." She said.

Appreciating the Governor, on behalf of People Living With HIV in the State, the State Coordinator, the Network of People Living With HIV and AIDs in Nigeria (NEPWHAN), Mr. Olawale Faith urged his people to make good use of the opportunity bestowed on them by the Governor.

Olawale said "I want to thank the Governor for given us this opportunity, for considering us, for supporting our people in that area, we appreciate His Excellency so much and we pray that God will continue to bless him and renew his strength.

Excitement As Olagoke Visits Ejigbo Ancestral Home, Begins Reconstruction Of Mediation Centre

It was  celebration galore  recently when the Arole OgunElu , Aare Alasa Dynasty, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP visited his ancestral home in Ejemu Ologun compound Ejigbo in Osun State.

Residents of the Ejemu Ologun compound and its environs trouped out in their large numbers to welcome their own Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke who has made them proud in Ibadan by being installed as the fourth Mogaji (Arole) of the Aare Alasa Dynasty.

While speaking at the elaborate event which brought together the ten communities that formed the compound, the Mogaji OgunElu , Aare Alasa Dynasty, Alhaji Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP disclosed that his purpose of visiting the ancestral home of the OgunElu was to promote unity of purpose and to bring together the sons and daughters of the Dynasty for meaninful development. 

Prof. Olagoke however revealed that the Ejemu Dynasty of Ejigbomekun and OgunElu Aare Alasa Dynasty of Ibadanland all here in Nigeria and in Diaspora are of the same bloodlines.

"We therefore share the same panegyrics and uphold the heritage of glorious customs and traditions but with allowed chosen religions by our members".

"Our social interactions must therefore be based on Unity of purpose and the same constitutional rights that protects the heritage of our glorious past and preserve our values, virtues, hard work and competence, courage  for exemplary lifestyle and sustainable prosperity". 

The renown cleric however appreciate OgunElu’s migration from Ejigbo to Ibadan in 1796 to co-defend the freedom and liberty of Ibadanland with the then industrious Son of Ejigboland – Ajayi Ogbofiefon as directed by the then Alaafin of Oyo - Oba Aole Aroganganloye against the onslaught and the wrath of the Gambaris from the North, during the time of Uthman Danfolio (1741 – 1804).

 Going down the memory lane, Prof. Olagoke hinted that many generations had emerged from Ejemu in general and OgunElu Aare Alasa in particular making the family  to scatter over the surface of the earth. 

"At Ibadan, 43 years after the demise of OgunElu, Aare Shittu installed Oguntade as the Vicegerent (Arole) and 1st Mogaji who used the opportunity to roof the replicated Ejigbo - Igbejo in Ibadan. It serves the entire populace on Mediation and Reconciliation".

The Arole Ogun Elu, Prof. Olagoke also disclosed that the ancient mediation centre ( Igbejo) and OgunElu Villa is Ejemu Ologun bloodline was rebuilt in 2022 to a Modern day Status by him as the  4th Mogaji of Aare Alasa Dynasty.

"The significance of settling family matters of civil nature through Igbejo Court system cannot be overemphasized.Above all, Igbejo centralises all affairs, for ease of Information dissemination".

According to him the development have brought the scattered family members of the dynasty from all over the world together to promote unity and love .

"As we speak, I can boldly tell you that our sons and daughters are eager to come home to witness the rapid transformation that has happened to our place of settlement in Ibadan and by the special grace of the Almighty Allah and numerous developmental projects that will be put in place here, many of them will be moved to visit here" He remarked.

Prof. Olagoke who was highly elated by the large turnout also told the mammoth crowd that welcomed him that the OgunElu's name has been on the world recognition through his efforts to sell the lineage to the world through the social Media .

While speaking at the event , the Ejemu of Ejigboland, Alhaji Chief Sarafadeen  Oyelade commended Prof. Olagoke for the love of the family and for bringing developmental projects to their ancestral home while also requested for functional school that will serve the community at large.

" We have visited your domain in Ibadan to see for ourselves the level of developments you have brought to the OgunElu stool and your immediate community , it is highly commendable and that is why we want you to come and do the same here and Almighty Allah will see you through and grant you the long live in good health to serve humanity"

The Agbaa ile (Alhaji Pa Jump Lawani), the Baale (Pa Moses Adeleke Elegunde) and the Secretary General ,  Abdul- Kareem Salaudeen who spoke at the event also lauded the kind gesture of Prof. Olagoke for bringing complete transformation to the family. 

In his own words at the historic event , Alhaji Sheikh Ismaeel Amala, the Mogaji Esin Ogun - Elu ,  Aare Alasa Dynasty disclosed that the family is blessed with an illustrious son and that he would also do all within his reach to support Prof. Olagoke in his efforts to bring more honour to the family.

"We are lucky to have him in our family what we only need is to pray that Almighty Allah gives him the long live, good health and more prosperity to do more" 

He however call on members of the Ogun- Elu family from all over the world to come together to build the family to enviable position .

"The erstwhile scattered members of the Dynasty are now together through the central focus of resuscitated Igbejo of our Origin therefore the Ejemu Dynasty in Ejigbo needs to resuscitate the erstwhile Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration Centre that gave birth to the 1st Igbejo in Ibadanland that emerged from the migration from Ejigbo to Ibadan".

Prof. Olagoke however disclosed that the youths must be united at the home front so as to connect with other youths of the dynasty from the offshoot, most especially Ejemu Oju - Oja, Ejemu Ologun and Ejemu Oju - Ode 

"There is every need for the youth to learn correctly from our Elders since development is better driven by wisdom which mostly come from the glorious experiences of the elder ones.Sustainable development largely depends on the exemplary lifestyle of our elders without compromising the efforts of the Youth to stand on their own in future to develop by building upon the dynasty heritage of virtues and valours at accelerated pace".

OgunElu Aare Alasa Ibadan in history is a product of Ejemu Dynasty in Ejigbo hence, of the same bloodlines. There is a need for synergy in development, Prof. Olagoke stated .

The high point of the historic visit of Prof. Olagoke was the foundation laying of the Ejemu House of Unity (Ejemu Unity Hall) - the Mediation and Conciliation Centre for the Ejemu Dynasty in Ejigbo which according to him will foster unity and trust that will strengthen them to sustainable development while the OgunElu Villa is to immortalise OgunElu as a symbol of his reality, strength and valour that are emulatable by all his descendants in particular. So also, the Olohungbe Mosque which metamorphosed from the Ejemu Ologun female shrine shall be renovated to a befitting 21st century Mosque.

WELLBUILT Boss, Engineer Omotayo Atilola Predict Tinubu's Presidency

The Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Wellbuilt Engineering Limited, Engineer Omotayo Atilola has disclosed that All Progressive Congress Flag bearer Asiwaju Bola Hammed Tinubu will win 2023 Presidential election with wide margins come February 2023 in Nigeria

Engineer Omotayo stated this while addressing Journalists at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

He said Asiwaju Bola Hammed Tinubu has turn around the fortune of Lagos State since 1999, when he was the Governor with accelerated development across all the sectors in the Centre of Excellence State.

Engineer, Omotayo noted that  some former Governors who were justling for  presidency today killed their Local Government administration in their State when they were at the helms of affairs. Saying that,  Asiwaju Bola Hammed Tinubu funded Local Government and created Local Council Development Areas (LCDA) as back up to developed the communities for rapid development in Lagos State.

He maintained that All progressive Congress Flagg bearer Asiwaju Bola Hammed Tinubu he is the only competent candidate among others  with unique blue print for youth empowerment programmes that will transformed the Nigerian youth from poverty to prosperity.

He reiterated further that many Governors had killed their Local Government administration for lack of fundings, saying that, Lagos State Local Government are physically viable courtesy of the foundation laid by Bola Hammed Tinubu as Governor since 1999.

He said, "Fashola was 38 years in age when Asiwaju gave him appointment as the Chief of Staff, when he was 42 years old he became Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju has passion for the youth, he believes in youth development. If he win February 25 presidential election, his government will be government of the youth in Nigeria".

Engineer Omotayo charged every Nigerians to get their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and vote for the right candidate Asiwaju Bola Hammed Tinubu as president for better Nigeria.

  

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.