Radio Nigeria Man, Mosope Kehinde Bags Humanitarian Award

 

Radio Nigeria ace reporter, Mosope Kehinde has bagged a Humanitarian Impact Award from an Ibadan based non-governmental Organisation, Hope for Second Chance Foundation, HOSEC.

The award which was presented at a ceremony held at 'Wole Soyinka Art Theatre, University of Ibadan to mark the 5th anniversary of the foundation drew excitement from the multi-talented journalist, Mosope, his wife, Tosin, colleagues and associates as well as the entire congregation as he mounted the podium to receive the award plaque 

Mosope Kehinde, a Principal Reporter and  Radio Nigeria Ibadan  House of Assembly Correspondent, according to the organisers of the award, the awardee distinguished himself in the reportage of advocacy and 

Pursuit of Justice and equality for the vulnerable in the society.

In a remark, shortly after recieving the award, Mosope Kehinde expressed delight at the award, saying the gesture would serve as morale booster in his journalistic career.

"This is going to encourage me and it will go along way in helping me to know that it's important for people to do more to their society . By the grace of God, I will be doing more in the profession  that God has placed me, to impact humanity and the society "

In a reaction, Manager News, Premier FM, Ibadan, Mrs. Olutola Daramola extoled the virtues of Mosope Kehinde describing him as a highly cerebral journalist and a goal getter.

" It's very cheering because Mosope Kehinde is a very diligent officer, he's forward looking, a team player and goal oriented. So am not surprised that such an award is coming his way.i can only say that this strength will continue and it's also a platform for Radio Nigeria to be projected, particularly premier FM , all what he's been doing in terms of reportage for hope of second chance foundation, HOSEC has been recognised and I wish him many more in the future "

On his part, chairman on the occasion and Lawmaker representing Akinyẹle constituency II at the Oyo state House of Assembly, Hon. Ayo Fatokun, enjoined National and State houses of Assemblies to formulate laws that would strengthen and encourage non-governmental Organisations that are corroborating government's efforts at rehabilitating the vulnerable in the society a meaningful boost for effective service delivery.

Earlier in an address, Founder and executive director, HOSEC, Ibukunoluwa Otesile described the five years journey of rehabilitating the vulnerable children and women being victims of  domestic violence and drug abuse in the society as emotionally draining and rewarding job. Calling for collaborative efforts from stakeholders to ensure total and complete rehabilitation of victims of abuse in Nigeria.

Oyo Govt, Charges Successful candidates of (RRI) to be good ambassadors

Oyo State Government, through the Permanent Secretary, General Administration, Governor's Office, Mr. Adedayo Ayorinde has charged the newly recruited indigenes of Oyo State into the Nigerian Army to be good ambassadors.

He stated this at the Major General J.M Inienger Sports Complex, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo, Ibadan. during the departure of the successful candidates to training center Falgore.

He said the state government is looking up to the young soldiers to do their best and should not be involved in unruly behaviors that can tarnish the image of the State at the training ground, hinting that, the State had invested to ensure the success of the recruitment exercise.

He said "over 100 of them were shortlisted which is a sharp departure from the previous exercises where the final figures of successful candidates range between 60 and 80. in this concluded exercise 120 indigenes of Oyo State were certified fit to proceed to the Falgore training centre".

"We pray that God will grant them journey mercy and all the training they shall be subjected to will make them successful and fully become part of the Nigerian Army".

 

In her remarks, the Director of Administration and Supplies, Governor's Office, Mrs Olayinka Olaleye commended the State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde fnse dsc for his gracious approval for the release of fund  to cater for the kits of the successful candidates and other logistics.

Lana congratulates Makinde on election as NGF Vice Chairman

The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in Oyo State, in the last election, Barrister Michael Lana, has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde, on his election as the Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF). 

Lana in a congratulatory message he personally signed, said the election coming at this time is a worthy recognition of Governor Makinde's numerous accomplishments in making life better for not only the people of the pace setter state but all over the country.

According to him, the honour of the governor with the Vice Chairman of the NGF, is nothing but a reward of his commitments in the last four years to move the state forward through promotion of peace and infrastructural development. 

The former Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, added that the recognition accorded Governor Makinde, is a vindication of his conviction that to move the state forward it was imperative for him to step down and support the reelection of the governor during the last election.

He said, " I sincerely congratulate Governor Seyi Makinde, on his appointment and elevation as Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). It is a well deserved recognition for you and the entire people of our dear state, for your commitments to a united country where justice reigns and landmarks accomplishments in Oyo State.

"For me, the honour and reposing confidence in you by your brother Governors was a real vindication that my stepping down for your Excellency to be reelected for second term during the March 8 gubernatorial election, was a step in the right direction to move Oyo State forward.

"While wishing you a very successful and impactful tenure, I have absolute confidence that you will continue to be a pride of the state."

Oyo NUJ Mourns Departed Colleagues, Ogunesan, Ojo

 

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has described the death of Deacon Tunde Ogunesan and Mrs Victoria Ojo as great losses to the council as well as the journalism profession.

The NUJ in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ademola Babalola, and Secretary, Olusola Oladapo, described the death of the duo as a big blow too difficult to bear.

Ogunesan, a former Chief Correspondent and one-time NUJ Chairman with African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publishers of Tribune Titles, was until his death the Secretary, NUJ, Saki East Local Government Area, Ago-Amodu in Oke-Ogun Zone of Oyo State.

In the same vein, Ojo was in the Programmes Department of the Amuludun FM, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, which is a branch of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Ibadan Zonal Station.

The NUJ described Ogunesan as a thoroughbred professional, whose contributions to the NUJ cannot be underestimated.

“Tunde Ogunesan was a pious Christian, a just personality and great advocate for justice and fair play in the union matters. He was hardworking and he was an exemplar of a good family man.

“Also, Mrs. Victoria Ojo was a quintessential journalist, a good wife and mother. The vacuum she left behind would be very difficult to fill.

“However, it must be stated that death is inevitable end of every human being. The Holy book says, “there is time for everything; a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to harvest.”

“So, we urge all and sundry to do good always because no one knows the time the end will come. It is also important for everyone of us to know our health status and take good care of it.

“Our prayer is that may Almighty God grant the bereaved families the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable losses, and may God cancel premature death in our midst and bless us all with long life, sound health and prosperity,” the union said.

2023 Hajj: Oyo to Immunize Intending Pilgrims, May 17

Oyo State Muslim Pilgrim Welfare's Board has announced that it will conduct immunization exercise for all intending pilgrims in the State on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

This was revealed by the Chairman of the Board Professor Sayed Malik Hamza on Monday.

While noting that the program would be first come first serve, Professor Malik called on all prospective Pilgrims to converge at the Permanent site of the Board, Hajj Camp Olodo Ibadan, the venue of the program as early as 8am.

Recall that the Board, earlier this month had conducted Medical Screening and Orientation/Enlightenment exercise for most of her intending pilgrims across the State.

Malik stated that the inoculation exercise will be another opportunity for those who could not attend the Screening exercise as the Health Officials will be available again to attend to them.

He urged those that missed the screening exercise to attend this and note that the exercise is one of the compulsory requirements and procedures which must be fulfilled by each of the intending pilgrims before embarking on the pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Mecca.

The Board's Chair said that, "different inoculation vaccines would be given to them in order protect them against Polio, Yellow Fever, Meningitis and others contagious infections in accordance with the International requirements for travel".

"This exercise is to ensure all of our intending pilgrims are adequately immunized and in good health condition before embark on the trip to the Holy Land", He added.

Malik then advised all concerned Intending pilgrims to come along with their original payment receipts and other necessary documents.

OYO WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPION WINS THREE GOLD MEDALS AT AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

 

      

Rafiat Lawal, one of the Oyo State weightlifting 2022 Commonwealth gold medalists won three gold and 3 silver medals at  the on going 33rd Edition of African Weightlifting Championship holding at Tunisia. 

   

The athletes from Nigeria are made up of three women and two men in  five categories. The men's flag rates are 2022 Commonwealth Bronze medalists: Umofia Edidiong Joseph 73kg and Akano Desmond 89kg imem category. The  women's categories on the list include 2022 Commonwealth Gold medalists:  Lawal Rafiat 59 kg , Olarinoye Adenike Adijat 59 kg and  Eze Joy Ogbonne in 71kg .

Nigeria is among the 21 countries that participated in the Championship that will also serve as a qualifier for the Paris 2024  Olympics Games. Not fewer than 180 athletes across the nations of the world are participating in the championship at Hammad Ben Ammar, Hall in La Goulette, Tunisia

The list of the  participating countries include the host country, Tunisia, Nigeria, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Libya,  Mauritania, Sudan, Uganda, Mauritius, 

    

Others are South Africa,  Serria Leone, Seychelles, Zambia, Camerouns, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, DR Congo, Ghana, Madagascar and Azerbaijan.

    

The victory of Rafiat Lawal  of Oyo State qualifies  her to participate in the forthcoming 2024  OLYMPICS.

Newly Appointed HOS Assumes Duty, Charges Civil Servants to be more Proactive

 

The newly Appointed Head of Service in Oyo State, Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni, has urged Civil/Public Servants to support the present administration in the State for more dividends of democracy for the masses.

She stated this on assumption of office as the 24th Head of Service in the State amids funfare.

She charged Civil Servants to raise the
standard of Service to higher level, saying that, together we can take the State to the higher level.

She reiterated further that every Civil Servants would enjoy adequate training and re-training across all cadres for Public/Civil Servants in the State.

She said "I also appreciated all Civil Servants for the show of love since my name has been mentioned as the new Head of Service".

She admonished all officers at the Ministries, Departments and Agencies to stay away from vices that can tarnish their image in the service.

She then thanked the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde fnse, Dsc for his trust in her and choosing her as the 24th Head of Service in the State.