I Don't Want To Loose My Child, Nigerians Should Come To My Aid Funmilayo Cries Out

A middle age Nigerian lady,  Mary Oluwaseun Funmilayo has cried out to Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora to assist her to legally processed her only child Angel Oluwatobi who is currently in the custody of the Oyo State government. 

Mary who is currently been assisted by an Ibadan based international Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) Hands of Love Family Foundation while speaking with journalists stated that her predicament began when his erstwhile boyfriend Yinka Adebayo an indigene of Ekiti State impregnated her and refuse to accept the pregnancy which produced Angel Oluwatobi on February 2017.

Mary while narating her ordeal hinted that she was introduced to her boyfriend by a man identified as daddy Oba in 2015. 

Mary who spoke with tears in her eyes attended baptist secondary school, Oke Ado, before proceeding to Alayande College of education and later to the college of education at Oyo where she studied Agricultural education. 

Although Mary speaks without any traces of mental disorder but the absence of her child whom she has never sighted in the last six months is driving her insane which can be seeing physically in her mode of dressing. 

" The guy who impregnated me is Yinka Adebayo a fashion designer who also specialises in embroidery and he refused to take the paternity of the child claiming that I have other men sleeping with me at that time and I already anytime any day to defend my loyalty to him while our relationship lasted" Mary lamented. 

" I was also working as a cleaner with a former governor of the old Oyo State,  Dr. Omololu Olunloyo before the government officials took my child away from me and I don't think there is anything I can do correctly without my child " 

Mary who was on Tuesday 11th December 2023 at the University College Hospital (UCH)  on the bills of the Hands of Love Family Foundation who is working on getting her child and providing a befitting accommodation for Mary and responding to her child's welfare was highly elated when the news was relayed to her that she will sight her child Angel next week after six months in the government custody. 

Mrs.  Gloria Ukagwu while speaking about the incident hinted journalists that her NGO is presently working towards getting Mary's only child disclosed that she was particularly interested in Mary's case because of her passion to assist the less privileged and downthroden ones in the society. 

According to her,  " yesterday we went to the ministry to put things in other for Mary's child release and we have began the process of getting him a good school with boarding facility " 

" That is why many wealthy Nigerians should assist the hands of love Family Foundation  and other NGO's to cater for the people with disabilities " 

Mrs. Ukagwu however pledges not to relent her efforts in catering for the needy in the society ,it will be recalled that the foundation donated food items worth several millions of naira to over 1000 less privileged and widows last month. 

24 years old Mary is currently begging Nigerians to come to her aid in getting a good accommodation,  a job that will enable her cater for her only child.

" I am an orphan and I was a product of the street and I don't know any of my baby Father's relatives and ready to raise my only child " Mary lamented.

We will not relent on our efforts to achieve a successful implementation of 2024 Budget --- Oyo Assembly Assures

 

Following the presentation of the 2023 Budget Proposal of #434, 221, 765, 938.79 by the Executive Governor of Oyo State,  Engr. Seyi Makinde to the State legislature,  the lawmakers in the State has commenced the Budget defence exercise for the various Ministries,  Departments  and Agencies  of the Government. 

Speaking during the exercise, the Standing Committee Chairman on Finance, Appropriation and State Economy Planning, Hon. Sunkanmi Babalola reiterated that the Oyo State House of Assembly is determined to work with the Executive Arm of Government,  through Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as well as other stakeholders in the State for the successful implementation of the proposed 2024 Budget as presented by Governor Makinde.

Hon. Babalola stated that the Committee,  through a collective efforts of all members to ensure that the next fiscal year is better than the outgoing year has painstakingly scrutinised over thirty Ministries,  Departments and Agencies since the commencement of the exercise on Thursday,  7th November,  2023.

He stated further that the House is not only ensuring holistic approach in the on -  going Budget Defence exercise but critically working to realise the economy recovery as tagged on the Budget by the Governor.

The Chairman assured that the House , through various Committees will maintain, necessary checks and adequate monitoring on all the MDAs for outstanding performances inorder to achieve the desired goals of the Present Administration in the State.

Hon. Babalola however commended the State Governor for his vision and pragmatic leadership towards initiating an achievable and realistic Budgeting system in the Pace Setter State.

In his remarks,  the Vice Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Appropriation and State Economy Planning,  Hon. Gbenga Oyekola representing Atiba State Contituency,  urged the  MDAs to work with the House of Assembly, through their relevant Committees inorder to have easy access to the funds allocated to each of them.

Honourable Oyekola noted that most MDAs believe that when the Committees are on oversight functions, it means that they've come to request from them.

"You can't separate Committees from the MDAs, most of the MDAs believe that when the Committees are on their neck during the oversight, they are looking for money, forgetting that relevant committees of the House can help them out in their day to day activities".

"The Committees can raise a lot of motions on their behalf and the Resolutions will be passed to the Executive,  which will make the Executive to gear up to the task." He added

Contrary to the insinuation in a section of the media about the 2024 Budget Proposal,  the lawmaker declared that the Budget is achievable and realistic with good performances.

He however called on the MDAs to reciprocate the good gesture of the present Administration in the State by being alive to their responsibilities.

Oyo Govt Denies Converting Agodi Gardens Into Estate

 

The Oyo State Government has described rumours making rounds that it has allocated Agodi Botanical Gardens to a proposed Housing Estate, as baseless and untrue.

The Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin Funmilayo said that mischief makers are trying to bring the State Government into an unnecessary distraction and nullify the laudable

achievements recorded so far.

He disclosed further that the Government values reforestation and afforestation, and as such, would not convert Agodi gardens into a residential Estate.

He added that the large expans

e of land to be converted to Baywood Estate does not include the Agodi Botanical Gardens.

The Commissioner also said the State Government has plans to upgrade the garden to an international standard, such that it will compete with other botanical gardens across the globe.

Therefore, Akin- Funmilayo re-echoed that the Governor did not give any order to his office for the conversion of Agodi Gardens to Housing Estate.

He recalled that the Agodi Botanical Gardens was created in the year 1967, but was destroyed by the Ogunpa flood disaster in 1980 by the raging water but got renovated in 2012 and reopened in 2014 as a tourist attraction in the ancient city of Ibadan. 

He therefore said the garden is a lasting legacy, which the present administration will never joke with, adding that the Seyi Makinde led administration will not leave any stone unturned in making Oyo State an habitable place for all.

The Commissioner implored the general public to disregard any rumor on the sales of Agodi Gardens, assuring that the proposed Baywood Estate by Government will not encroach into Agodi Gardens.

"The reason why Government is intending to convert the forest to Housing Estate is to make the place more secure, as the place is a death zone that serves as harbour to many criminals where many innocent lives have been lost", he said.

He also said, "Anybody that is in doubt of what the Government wants to do around that corridor should come to the Ministry for further clarifications." 

"We therefore call on the public to disregard any information related to the conversion of Agodi Botanical Gardens to an estate, as the Government is determined to protect public places in the best interest of its citizens and residents of the State".

E-signed:

Mr. Williams Akin Funmilayo,

Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development.

December 12, 2023.

Makinde Inaugurates Ayorinde, Senator Sunmonu, , Oduyoye as State Advisory Council

 

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has charged members of the newly Inaugurated State Advisory council to work for an outstanding Oyo State that will be law-abiding.

The Governor gave the charge while inaugurating members of the Advisory council at the EXCO Chambers of the governor’s office Agodi Ibadan.

Inaugurating members of the state Advisory council, the state governor Engineer Seyi Makinde called the attention of the council to several areas of concern in need of intervention in the state, governor Makinde also challenged the council to push the state to thrive by driving interventions that will curb anomalies in Oyo state.

The Governor also unfolded his plan to have more members to join the already Inaugurated one, saying that he will be gender sensitive to consider more women into the council Members soonest.

Addressing newsmen during a press conference, held at the conference room of the secretary to the state government office, SSG, the Chairman of the state Advisory council, Chief Bolai Ayorinde SAN, said their mandate as the Advisory Council is to be the guiding force steering Oyo state towards prosperity through a sustainable, and inclusive road map.

Other Members of the Advisory Council were the former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, Senator Hosea Agboola, Senator Gbenga Babalola, Barrister Michael Lana, Hon Babatunde Oduyoye and Senator Kamarudeen Adedibu, and Alhaji Bashir Ajibade.

Baywood Estates Will Not Affect Agodi Gardens – Oyo Commissioner

The Oyo State Commissioner for Lands, Housing & Urban Development, Hon. William Akin-Funmilayo has assured that the proposed Baywood Estates will not affect Agodi Botanical Gardens in the State. 

The commissioner debunking the rumor that the state government has finished plans to convert the Agodi Botanical Gardens into housing estates confirmed that an estate has been proposed very near the Agodi Gardens but will not in any way affect the attraction place for fun lovers.

” The government’s attention has been drawn to some spreading rumor that the

the governor has given the order for the conversion of Agodi Gardens into Housing Estates, but I can categorically refute the claim.

” Though, the state government has approved the building of Baywood Estates for residential purposes but not on the same land with Agodi Gardens and will not in any way affect the Gardens.

” Agodi Gardens is a property of the state government which the state governor is on the verge of renovating and turning the fun garden into a world standard.

Akin-Funmilayo said, the Agodi Gardens which was created in 1967, was destroyed by the Ogunpa flood disaster in 1980 by the raging water but renovated in 2012 and reopened in 2014 is a tourist attraction in the city of Ibadan, which the government of the Governor Seyi Makinde is planning to turn into a world amusement and entertainment resort complex for visitors.

The commissioner urged the general public to disregard statements spreading around about the sales of the Agodi Garden and assured that the proposed Housing estate by the state government will not be on the same land as the Agodi Gardens and will not affect it in any way.

19 Permanent Secretaries, Including G.M, E.S Bows Out of Service

 

No fewer than 19 Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries, General Managers on Thursday bows out of State Civil/Public Service in the Pacesetter State.

The event took place at the Civil Service Club, Total Garden. Ibadan where the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni, congratulated the new retirees for getting to the peak of their carriers and especially their individual unquantifiable contributions to the progress of Oyo State Civil Service.

The Head of Service appreciated the executive Governor of Oyo State Engineer Seyi Makinde, FNSE for providing opportunities for civil servants to excel in their various endeavours.

She said "the retirement marks a new beginning and is not the end of life, it is an opportunity to explore the gifts you are naturally endowed with and enjoy life to the fullest“.

 "take time to nourish your body through proper nutrition, exercise and rest don't engage in any business that you don't have any deeper knowledge and understanding about, always remember the world of God which says Godliness with contentment is a great gain".

She admonished them to pursue everything they had always desire to do, hinting that, they may be retiring from work but not retiring from life.

Responding, the retired Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Mrs. Aminat Atere commended the State Government for putting together a befitting programme on their honour. 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

December, 2023.

OYSCOHEST, ELEYELE'S GOVERNING COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, OGUNDIWIN LAID TO REST

It was a cream of who is who at the commendation service held in honour of the late  Governing Council Chairman of Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan, Dr Aaron Ola Akanni Ogundiwin.

The Governing Council members,  Management,  Staff and Students of the College led by the Provost,  Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo, were among those who paid their last respect to the late Associate Professor of Political Science,  who transited on Thursday, 16th November, 2023.

The event which was held at the Amphitheatre of Babcock University,  Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State was also attended by the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly,  Rt. Honourable Debo Ogundoyin, who represented the Oyo State Governor,  Engineer Seyi Makinde, Management,  Staff and Students of Babcock University, the work place of the deceased.

Speaking at the Commendation service, the Representative of Oyo State Governor, the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Debo Ogundoyin described the deceased  as a pillar of Governor Seyi Makinde's Government who had contributed  to the success of the administration. Dr Ogundiwin was the State Coordinator of Omituntun Initiative in the Diaspora. 

Delivering the Sermon at the occasion,  Pastor (Dr) Tunji Olaofe who anchored his sermon on the  brevity of life, admonished the congregation to sow good seeds while alive as no one knows  when the end will come.

He said though Dr Aaron lived a short life, he had done a lot for mankind,  from testimonies shared by different people about him, for which he would for ever be remembered. He concluded the sermon by calling on people to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour, because that is the very essence of our being.

Eulogising the late Dr Aaron Ola Ogundiwin, the OYSCOHEST Provost,  Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo described him as an exemplary leader, a steady compass at work, who was endowed with so much wisdom, patient, supportive and very passionate about the College attaining excellence .

She noted with delight that the deceased had achieved a lot for the College within the short time he served as the Chairman, praying that God grants the wife, Dr Ijeoma Ogundiwin, the children,  siblings, aged mother and the entire College family the fortitude to bear the irreparable, irreplaceable and painful loss.

Reading a tribute on behalf of the College during the commendation service,  the Registrar of the College who is also the Secretary to the College Governing  Council, Mrs Dupe Ayoola said late Dr. Aaron Ola  Ogundiwin's contributions to the College were immeasurable, while his tenure as Chairman was characterized by relentless pursuit of excellence.

Dr Ogundiwin was appointed Chairman of the College Governing  Council on 16th February, 2021. 

He also served as the State Coordinator of  Omi Tuntun Initiative in the Diaspora. 

The pioneer College Governing Council was inaugurated on 17th April, 2021, with Dr. Aaron Ola Ogundiwin as the Chairman, until his transition on Thursday, 16th November, 2023.