PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

 

CONDUCT OF ENTRANCE EXAMINATION INTO NIGERIAN MILITARY SCHOOL, ZARIA FOR 2023/2024 ACADEMICS SESSION

This is to Inform the General Public that the entrance Examination into the Nigerian Military School, Zaria is scheduled to hold on Saturday I3th May, 2023 by 7:30 am prompt.

The Examination would be conducted simultaneously in all the states of the federation including Oyo State.

The Entrance Examination is slated to commence by 7:30am, therefore, shortlisted candidates are advised to report accordingly at the Examination Centre earlier selected during the online registration and come with their writing materials to the Examination centre.

Listeners are enjoined to please circulate this information to all and Sundry for general awareness that the Entrance Examination into Nigeria Military School for 2023/2024 Academic Session is coming up on Saturday 13 May, 2023 by 7:30 am prompt.

Thank you.

               ANNOUNCER

        Mrs, Olubamiwo Adeosun

Secretary to the State Government 

 

A Woman of Substance, 23rd Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola, Bows Out of Service

By Abiodun Atilola

A journey of a thousand mile must surely have an end, it was a good end for Mrs Ololade Agboola, the 23rd Head of Service in the pacesetter State who is bowing out of Service on May 8, 2023 as the substantive Head of Service in Oyo State after 35 years of meritorious service with the Oyo State Government.

Alhaja Ololade Agboola took the mantle of office on the 24th May, 2019 as the 23rd Head of Service, in Oyo State with unprecedented achievements across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

She initiated mobile training across all the (MDA's) for adequate training and re-training of the State workforce, introduction of suggestion boxes across the (MDA's), she also advised Government to increase the Housing and Car loan for all Civil Servants irrespective of their cadre.

Internal and external training for all senior civil servants including the management staff of the State workforce.

Creation of E-Library and Establishment of more functional departments across the Civil/Public Service which contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the State.

The out going Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola changed the face of the Civil Service from its long time analogue to digital era.

The Head of Service also used her good office to create more department at the office of the Head of Service like the Department of Employee Mobility Relation and Planning (EMR&P), creation of Physical and E-Library, Organisational Design & ICT, Data Bank for all Civil Servants, In - House training for Civil/Public Servants across all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies,  reviewing of Public Service Rules (PSR) to the modern tune which is on-going by the committee inaugurated by His Excellency, Engineer. Seyi Makinde.

The Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola joined the service of Oyo State Government on the 9th May, 1988 and she is bowing out of  service of the State Government on the 8th May, 2023, she attended Popular Queen School, Apata, Ibadan, from 1975 to 1980, she proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where she bagged Bachelor of Arts in History (B.A History, OAU), Masters in Public Administration, (OAU) from 2006 to 2008, she has received so many awards like Award of Excellence in Recognition of Immense Contribution and Selfless Service to Humanity by Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and Distinguished Personality Award for Personal Contribution and Commitment to Selfless Service to the Community by Rotary Club Ologuneru, Ibadan among others.

She was sworn - in on the 24th May, 2019 as the 23rd Head of Service, by the immediate past administration in the State led by His Excellency, Senator, Abiola Ajimobi at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.

It will interest you to know that, the out going Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola is the pioneer President, Ibadan Descendant Sisters Forum (IDSF), the forum that comprises the industrious daughters of Ibadanland across the length and breath in the country.

Mrs, Abisola Adabanija is the Vice President of the (IDSF), the out going Head of Service is the convener of the Association "the initiative started in 2019, but came into reality in 2021, she has been a pillar for the Association, she is  very humble and she always preaches peace, stressing that it is not easy to bring women together, but the purpose of the association is to give back to Ibadanland and the society at large" .

"we are all women in high position, indigenes of Ibadan land, the Head of Service is a philanthropist, she is a woman we all appreciate, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) is always proud of her benevolence, our association is under the (CCII), within the short period of time we started the association, we have contributed positively to the society, we have empowered widows and the less privileged people in the society with her support, we believe that she will be able to contribute more now, she will have more time after her retirement in the service for the development of our association, we pray that, Almighty God will continue to elevate her beyond our expectations". IDSF said.

Interestingly, when you are coming from Molete, You know idi -Arere, ask of Popular Ekolo compound that is the family House of Ibadan born 23rd Head of Service in Oyo State, you mention one million boys, forget, story don change o.

Mr. Oyesola Oyedele is the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Oyo State, he described the Head of Service as a humble, and dogged fighter.

"35 years of meritorious service is not a child's play in the Civil Service, it requires a lot of sacrifices, determination, persistence and a great focus, the Head of Service has in so many ways improved the effectiveness and efficiency of Civil Servants, she facilitated training and re-training in both international, National, Local and even through some reputable training outfit in the country."

"One of the training institute in Nigeria Centre for Management Development (CMD), under her watch, she was able to bring them to Oyo State to train about 150 senior and middle class officers on the use of ICT, It takes someone who is passionate about staff development to go out to achieve that fit".

He continued, "She also ensured all (MDA's) organized in - house training for their officers, she has imparted so much on intellectual capacity of the workers of the State Civil Service."

Oyedele said the Head of Service brought cordial relationship among the Forum of Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries, General Managers, Inspector Generals of Education, and the Tutor Generals of Education. 

"She has been able to bring everybody together, she always ensure that everybody's birthday is celebrated courtesy of her office, she has come, seen and conquered, she has made an indelible mark in Oyo State Civil Service, I will advise her to continue to be humble as she is bowing out of the State Civil Service". Oyedele said.

However, One of her secondary school mate and Queen School Ibadan Old Girls Association member (QSOGA) Dr. Mrs Moradeke Obisesan, a Medical Doctor and the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Kolmor Metropolitan College, Ibadan, said, "we have been friends since secondary school days, she has been a very quiet person, very amiable, never unruly and she participated in every activities in school then, she never quarreled with anybody and she is brilliant as well.

"She always makes herself  available, infact I use to call her "ever ready" because she is ever ready to be of help, she has imparted lives, she is a caring mother, she is just too nice, very respectful, she doesn't use her position to oppress anybody, above all the fear of God is in her".

"There are some people when they are leaving the service, you will be worried for them, but for Lolade, she has helped a lot of people, she will not have problem integrating back into the society". Dr. Moradeke said.

Congratulations to a virtuous woman.

Abiodun Atilola is the Head of Media and Publicity, Office of the SSG/HOS, writes this piece from Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. 

via:ayomideatilola@gmail.com

08077111037.

Info. Officers Honour Retiring Perm. Secretary

 

The Forum of Information Officers, on Thursday, honoured the retiring Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Oyedele Oyesola in an event held at the State Secretariat, Ibadan.

The Officers, numbering over 50 said the event was put together, as a recognition of Oyedele's excellent performance and exhibition of unblemished track records, in service. 

Speaking on behalf of the Officers, Mr. Gideon Alade disclosed that the Ministry was proud of Oyedele, adding that the he had shown good example in the Ministry.

He urged Officers to emulate the retiring Permanent Secretary, and strive for perfection.

Responding, Mr. Oyesola urged Information Officers to pursue their assignments with vigour and zest.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun and management staff of the Ministry honoured Mr. Oyedele on Wednesday.

The event had in attendance top civil servants, including the Accountant General of Oyo State, Mr. Alh. Bello Kolawole among others.

We Will Continue to Create Enabling Environment for Investors to Thrive in Oyo State - Governor Makinde

 

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has said that the present administration in the State would continue to create enabling environment for Investors to thrive in order to provide jobs for state citizens.

He stated this during the 2022 Oyo State Productivity day Most Efficient Civil/Public Servants Merit Award held at Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall UCH, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde thanked the good people of Oyo State for their contribution in making the State safe and secured for private investment to thrive for the benefit of the masses.

He appreciated all the security commanders in the State for working day and night to ensure that Oyo State is one of the safest State in Nigeria.

He said, " I thank you for your efforts, Oyo State is among the top five economics state in Nigeria, we will continue to work together in harmony and for the first four years, we can say that no religious or cultural intolerance among ourselves, that is why we can go out there to meet the international community to woo them to come and invest in the State."

He said the work being done by Oyo State Security Network Agency code named (Amotekun) is going a long way to ensure greater opportunities in the State.

He said Amotekun have been playing a huge role as they work together with police and other security agencies to keep Oyo State safe from any form of security challenges.

"Elections have come and gone, it is time to face Governance, I thanked all the Civil Servants for their support during the 2023 general elections in the State.

He however charged the awardees to work more for the development of the State in order to reach its greater heights, saying that, the present administration will continue to appreciate their good work.

He said the state government would be paying salaries and pensions regularly in omititun 2.0 and clear all the outstanding gratuities before the end of the second term in office.

In her remarks, the State Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola said  Productivity Day Merit Award is set aside to reward diligence, dedication, value addition to service delivery on the part of Civil/Public Servants of Oyo State.

She hinted further that the occasion is also to recognize the efforts and contribution of deserving Ministries Departments and Agencies for the over all development of the State.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Joel Ajagbe and other members of the Committee for 2022 Productivity Award Day Ceremony commended the State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for giving them opportunity to serve the State in that capacity.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

O4 May, 2023.

Why I Renovated Efunsetan Mediation Centre-Mogaji Saheed Lawal

 

The newly renovated mediation centre of the Efunsetan Dynasty will motivate others to be closer to their subjects owing to the giant stride of Mogaji Saheed Lawal of Efunsetan Family.

This was made known by the Maye Olubadan, Oloye Lekan Alabi during the commissioning of the renovated mediation centre of Efunsetan Dynasty at their Oja'ba Family House recently.

Oloye Alabi, while speaking at the occasion, hinted that Ibadan has over 6,000 Mogajis, (Family Heads), adding that only the chosen ones will clinch the ladder to be elevated to high chiefs and later become the Olubadan.

He however, urged them not to be in a hurry, but wait and allow their destiny to prevail, "Do not be desperate to be elevated but allow your destiny to prevail."

While welcoming guests to the occasion, Mogaji Saheed Lawal said that he was motivated to renovate the mediation centre because of the state of disrepair he met his family house when he became the Mogaji.

Saheed, who was highly elated for bringing the sons and daughters of the dynasty together through the commissioning of the mediation centre, also pledged to bring more dividends to the family.

Speaking at the event, Olori Ebi, Alhaji Yusuf Salami eulogized the efforts of Mogaji Saheed and stated that the family was lucky to have him apart from the previous five the family had produced.

He however, urged the entire family to support their Mogajis for them to move to the next level.

Also present at the occasion were Bada Olubadan, Wasiu  Aderoju Aladorin,  Taofeek Bantefa, and Mogaji Mayeloye.

 

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

This is to inform the General Public that year 2022 Oyo State Civil/Public Service Productivity Day/Merit Award celebration will take place on Thursday 4th May, 2023 at the Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, Opposite UCH Main Gate, Ibadan.

Guests and Public/Civil Servants are expected to be seated at 930:am.

His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, fnse will present 2022 Merit Award to deserving awardees from all Ministries, Departments and Agencies in Oyo State.

Chief Bayo Oyero would chair the occasion while Dr. Bimpe Aderounmu, a Development expert would deliver the anniversary lecture titled "Waste to Wealth - Employment Generation, Productivity and economic stimulation Dynamics: a case for Sustainable Development in Oyo State".

Members of the Public are cordially invited.

Thank you.

                 ANNOUNCER

        Mrs Ololade Agboola

       Oyo State Head of Service 

 

May Day: Oyo NUJ okays 50% pay rise for its workers

 

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, on Monday announced 50 per cent salary increase for workers under its employment. 

The union"s chairman in the state, Ademola Babalola, who approved the pay rise in the early hours of Monday May 1, 2023,  said the increment takes immediate effect. 

This was contained in a statement issued by the union's secretary,  Sola Oladapo, which coincided with the May Day celebration in the state. 

Babalola, who emphasised the need to mark this year's May Day with spectacular salary increment for all categories of its workforce, added: "It is my considered opinion that living wage of our workers should be increased by at least 50 per cent because of the current economic reality. 

"This increment was the second of such improvement in the welfare of our workers since I took over the leadership of our great union in December 2019. But this latest pay rise cuts across all cadres of NUJ staff in the state."'

Babalola has therefore directed that the latest development reflects in the May salary of all workers.

The chairman also charged them to be alive to their responsibilities and justify the increment through renewed commitment and revitalised vigour.