GUBER VICTORY: EMMANUEL ALAYANDE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OYO CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR MAKINDE

The authority of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo (now Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo) has expressed the College's delight over the re-election of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE for a second term in office.

Quoting a release signed by the Ag. Registrar/Secretary to Council, Mrs. Olubunmi S. Asunmo, "It is with high spirit and joy that I write on behalf of the Chairman (Prof. Matthew Odedokun) and Members of Governing Council, the Acting Provost, Dr. N. A. Oyewo, other members of Management, Staff and Students of this Institution to congratulate Your Excellency on your landslide and well deserved victory at the gubernatorial election held on Saturday, 18 March, 2023." "Your Excellency Sir, it should be placed on record that the principle of good governance which you demonstrated during your first term in office has really spoken a great deal for you and propelled your re-election for second term in Oyo State which indeed, is a rare feat. We therefore pray that the Almighty God would continue to use Your Excellency for the good of our dear State."

While acknowledging the confirmation of the worth and acceptance of His Excellency to the generality of the citizens of Oyo State, the release further states, "It is now crystal clear that by your victory at the polls, the transformation agenda of Oyo State Roadmap for Accelerated Development (2019-2023), which foundation has been solidly laid in the last four (4) years would now blossom and take our dear State to the next level of development."

The College leadership further reassured His Excellency of their unalloyed support in the task of consolidation and expansion of the good works of this administration.

NACHPN, OYO CHAPTER CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR MAKINDE ON RE-ELECTION

The National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACHPN), Oyo State Chapter has congratulated the Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on his re-election.

This was revealed in a statement signed and released to the Journalists by the Chairperson of the State's Chapter of the Association, Mrs. Olushola-Jimoh Tolulope Adebanke in Ibadan today.

While noting that the Governor's achievements never cease to amaze the Association in the State, as they are just unprecedented in the history of the State, which is an honour and a testament of his worth, Olushola said His Excellency's footprints in Primary Health Care strengthening since he came on board had been so indelible.

"Health Care professional in the State had not found it this blissful. Your reign has been marked with exceptional achievements, which no opposition could contest." She stated

The Chairperson prayed that God grant His Excellency more success in the pilot of the affair of the State and that the Association is looking forward with anticipation to next dispensation for more goodies of his administration.

She then appeal to the Governor to consider the plight of their members at Primary Health Care Centres who had been Adhoc Practitioners, volunteering at the PHC level more than a decade ago for possible permanent employment.

"The National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter that has the largest health workforce at the Local Government Health Authority would appreciate Your Excellency so much if this appeal is considered." She concluded.

Shafaudeen Boss Congratulates Makinde, Urges Him To Encourage Grass Roots Empowerment.

The Founder, Spiritual Head and Grand Imam of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to use the opportunity of his second term in office to encourage Local politics so as to improve the lives of the masses through the local government who according to him is the closest to the masses.

This was contained in a congratulatory letter to the Governor which he personally signed and made available to journalists in Ibadan. 

The letter reads " For our Governor in Oyo State , I congratulate Engr. Seyi Makinde FNSE, on behalf of myself as Mogaji Aare Alasa , Arole Ogun- Elu , Aare Alasa Dynasty of which  Aigbofa compound among other 35 compounds is your source. We congratulate your excellency on the second term election successes " 

We equally commend you for the reconstruction of Oja'ba - Oranyan axis and the renovation of the first Central Mosque in Ibadan at Oja'ba. All these endear all of us to you personally and your administration. May your name never be soiled.

While speaking about the conduct of the election , Prof. Olagoke JP commended the INEC for the peaceful conduct of the Election which according to him was made possible through the use of the BVAS machines and Server Network for results transmission.

The Cleric however urges Governor Seyi Makinde to use his second term in office to mend fences with aggrieved members of the party and ensure that his Government put in place an housing estate scheme for the civil servants in the state.

 

Prof. Olagoke also advises Governor Seyi Makinde to upgrade the tertiary institutions in the State and ensure that the fee is reduced for the downtrodden masses to have access to good education.

"Having spent the first four years to cater for the civil servants, Governor Makinde should spend his second term to look into the other areas of the economy for total transformation as well as updating the cause of the retirees in getting their Gratuities to have complete and full commendation"

In specifics, I put forward the following for consideration:

At the end of this second four years what would you be noted for? The first has been known to cater for civil servants, what of other areas? Start with this end in mind. Go back in history of the first four years, what area or sector were left unattended, give them attention this time around. Focus should be on good government not politics which drains energy and time. Practice management by walking around. 

"Set performance goals, with high priority for functional local governments establishment.  Each Head should set out its running agenda including how the agencies will accomplish the goal. This information should be available in public domain."

"Give greater attention to the current state of State Universities and Polytechnic Campuses; give them suitable look and review their tuitions to be affordable to all; attend to the gloomy state of our water works; provide standard road networks that is not coloured with political undertone.

Pay attention to the poor state of major towns in Oyo state; rehabilitate our general hospitals and be fair to all the 33 local government areas of the state."

"The issue of high sense of insecurities bedeviling the State is a call for concern and action, therefore I want the governor to intensify more efforts to ensure the the state is free from any form of criminal activities " 

"As a religious leader who has observed Nigerian politics for some time, the most important advice I am going to give you is to be prayerful. Also, politics is local, I advise you to increase your local presence." 

Olagoke who urged the INEC to prevent hackers in subsequent future election also warns politicians to desist from vote buying but to  rely on their credibility to attract leadership and elective positions.

"On a final note, do not perceive other political parties as arch enemies for peace to reign and accelerated development that will be sustainable and bequeathable to mark the era of Omituntun 2.0 as your second term Blessing."

Oyo guber: NUJ congratulates Makinde

The Oyo State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde on his re-election as the chief executive officer of the state, describing his victory as well-earned and well-deserved.

In a statement signed by the chairman, Ademola Babalola, and made available to the newsmen by the Union’s Secretary, Sola Oladapo, the NUJ charged Governor Makinde to see his return as governor for another four years as a golden opportunity to further the development of the state and the welfare of its people under his watch.

Babalola noted that the spread of the various developments projects embarked upon by Makinde in his first term made him the darling of the people of the state who have seen in him a compassionate and just administrator.

“The signs had been so visible that Saturday’s guber election would be a walkover for Governor Makinde, having endeared himself to the common people by showing to them that he is a compassionate administrator.

“The governor’s good deeds were also trumpeted by the workers and particularly pensioners many of whom trekked distances to their polling units to vote for the man who has returned smile to their faces.

“Hitherto neglected zones are getting their deserved attention through road and other infrastructural projects connecting the zones and making the movement of agric produce from the production to the consumption centres possible,” the statement said.

Babalola, however, tasked Makinde to be magnanimous in victory by engaging competent people from across the state, irrespective of political leanings in his government.

The NUJ chairman commended the two leading opposition candidates, Senator Teslim Folarin of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Oloye Adebayo Adelabu of Accord for congratulating Makinde.

He urged them to support the governor to move the state forward by offering suggestions to Makinde on how they think certain things should be done for the progress and development of the state.

He tasked winners of the 2023 elections across level not to forget the promises they made to the people of their constituencies, reminding them that they would give account of their stewardship in another four years.

The NUJ called on the people of the state to continue to embrace peace and support the Makinde-led administration, adding that no good progress can be made in an atmosphere of chaos.

A Year Anniversary: Oyo NACHPN Felicitates with its National President, his Entire Team

The Oyo State Chapter of the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria on behalf of the State Administrative Council, the Executive Council and the entire Community Health Practitioners in the State have rejoiced with thier National President, Comrade Kabir Yahya Hamed on the occasion, marking his a year of stewardship as the Chief-servant of the National Association.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairperson of the Oyo State Chapter of the Association, Mrs Olushola-Jimoh Tolulope and made available to the Press.

The Association noted that the President has been exceptional in his performance in the last 365 days in office.

The Statement read that

"Oyo State Chapter of the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria rejoices with you and your formidable team and we are glad to identify with a goal-getter like you.

"Your one year in office has made great impactful transformations nationally and where it matters at the corridor of power.

 "You have rebranded the structure of the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACHPN) within a short period of time. Closing many gaps and aligning bridges for a better future for all. Your humility is per excellence...A leader with outstanding wisdom

"Many of your achievements within a year have shown that a greater tomorrow awaits Community Health family."

The Pace setter State's Chapter of the  association then prayed to God to keep guiding thier President so that he can break new frontier for the Association and wished him successful completion of his tenure in office with giant strides achievements.

NACHPN, OYO CHAPTER CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR MAKINDE ON RE-ELECTION

The National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACHPN), Oyo State Chapter has congratulated the Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on his re-election.

This was revealed in a statement signed and released to the Journalists by the Chairperson of the State's Chapter of the Association, Mrs. Olushola-Jimoh Tolulope Adebanke in Ibadan today.

While noting that the Governor's achievements never cease to amaze the Association in the State, as they are just unprecedented in the history of the State, which is an honour and a testament of his worth, Olushola said His Excellency's footprints in Primary Health Care strengthening since he came on board had been so indelible.

"Health Care professional in the State had not found it this blissful. Your reign has been marked with exceptional achievements, which no opposition could contest." She stated

The Chairperson prayed that God grant His Excellency more success in the pilot of the affair of the State and that the Association is looking forward with anticipation to next dispensation for more goodies of his administration.

She then appeal to the Governor to consider the plight of their members at Primary Health Care Centres who had been Adhoc Practitioners, volunteering at the PHC level more than a decade ago for possible permanent employment.

"The National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter that has the largest health workforce at the Local Government Health Authority would appreciate Your Excellency so much if this appeal is considered." She concluded.

Oyo SDP guber candidate, Lana demands N5b from party Chairman for defamation

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last election, Barrister Michael Lana, has demanded N5 billion from the state Chairman of the party, Mr. Michael Okunlade, for defamation and inciting statements.

Lana in a letter dated March 20 by his counsel, Ola Adeosun, and addressed to Okunlade, said he defamed his character in an interview he granted a national newspaper by accusing him of collecting money from Governor Seyi Makinde, in order to support him for his re-election bid. 

He added that in the interview which circulated in an online newspaper based in Ibadan, on the internet spaces around the world and on various social media platforms, Okunlade described him as a rogue lacking in integrity, stating that he knew that the assertion was false.

Lana in the letter titled, "Publication and Circulation of Defamatory and Inciting Statements against Mr. Michael Folorunsho Lana. Demand for retraction and payment of Compensation", stated further that apart from misinforming the general public most especially the mass of young lawyers and younger generation of politicians who see him as a role model in terms of integrity in the interview, he painted him as a corrupt and irresponsible person that cannot be trusted by anybody. 

According to him, it is important for Okunlade to know that in passing out information on anybody such must be factual, credible and truthful, noting that hence he must pay for his indiscretions.

The SDP gubernatorial candidate while insisting on dragging him to court within three days of receiving the letter and meeting his demands, then demanded retraction of the offensive statements to be published in a national daily newspaper, the internet and prominent social media platforms.