NBTE GRANTS APPROVAL TO OYSCOHEST TO COMMENCE 5 HND PROGRAMMES

 

 The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted approval to the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan to commence Higher National Diploma (HND) in five (5) of its programmes with effect from 2023/2024 Session.

 

The approval was communicated to the Provost, Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo via a letter signed by the Director of Monotechnics of the board, Dr Samaila Tanko on behalf of the Executive Secretary.  

The approval followed the resources inspection visit carried out by the Board in November,  2023. 

 

With this giant stride in the history of the 91 year old Health Institution, its HND Graduates will now be able to participate in the National Youth Service Corps scheme. 

Reacting to the positive development, the Provost of Oyo State College of Health Science and  Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan, Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo expressed her utmost delight over this development, which will boost the status of the College, commending the Visitor to the College , the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde for the financial and logistic supports received for the programmes. She equally commmended the College Governing Council, the Honourable Commissioner for Health,  Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, the Management and Staff of the College for their various contributions towards the success achieved. 

She thanked the NBTE for the  confidence reposed in the academic standard of the College, assuring that the excellence would be sustained.

In his reaction,  the President of the  Students' Union Government of the College, Comrade Tolase Fadare commended the sterling leadership style of the College Provost, Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo  which he said contributed immensely to the various enviable positive developments the College is currently witnessing.

The five academic programmes granted approval by the National Board for Technical Education are HND, Dental Nursing, HND, Dental Therapy,  HND, Health Information Management, HND, Nutrition and Dietetics and  HND, Environmental Health Technology.

We Will Continue to Prioritize Workers Welfare - Governor Makinde

 

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has disclosed that the present administration in the State will continue to prioritize workers welfare in the State.

He stated this during the 2024 Annual Inter-faith Service held at Governor's Office Open Space, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde said he has been enjoying civil servants co-operation for the past four years with the accelerated development in the State.

He reiterated that Government is existing to look after the welfare of the citizens.

He charged the labour leaders in the State to always put the interest of Oyo State above all other interests in whatever they are doing. 

"I want to appreciate the labour leaders for their support, we take our decisions based on logic, science and data, above all, the fear of God".

Governor Makinde added that the State Government would complete the on-going infrastructural projects across the State which according to him would contribute immensely to the economic growth of the State.

In her Goodwill Message, the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo appreciated civil servants for putting the interest of Oyo State first in their daily routines.

In her welcome address, the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni appealed to both the political office holders and the civil servants to see each other as partners in progress.

She enjoined civil servants to shun corruption, laziness, absenteeism among others in order for the State to retain its Pacesetter status as she urged them to refrain from all forms of unethical behavior capable of under-mining the good intentions of the present administration in the State.

The Head of Service said many top government functioneries enjoyed international training programmes while over Eight Thaosand Civil/Public Servants in the Local Government and the Civil Services had the opportunities to be exposed to various trainings and workshops.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

9. January, 2024.

OYO WATER CORPORATION COLLABORATES WITH STAKEHOLDERS;PROCURES WATER TANKER

   

The giant strides of the Government of Oyo State would pave way for its eligibility to access a whooping sum of 100 Thousand Euros grant by Heineken International, the parent body of Nigerian Brewery.

This assertion was made during the visit of the Executive Chairman of the Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo to the Brewery Manager of the Nigerian Brewery, Ibadan over the weekend.

The Hei

neken Africa Foundation funds is for water sanitation, hygiene and extension of water pipelines. And the grant is for projects located in African countries where Heineken has a local operating presence.

    

The Chairman stated that the grant would be judiciously used for the purpose it is meant for if granted. Hon Elias stressed that water provision is an extensive investment with no expectation of huge returns but added that it was known as a social responsibility of the Government.He then appealed to the Nigerian Brewery to assist the Corporation in seeking the grant.

     

Earlier in his address, the Brewery Manager, Nigerian Brewery, Ibadan, Mr Seun Akinwale eulogized the leadership qualities of the Governor of the State, Engr. Seyi Makinde.He reiterated that the Government is trying in the areas of infrastructural development and provision of enabling environment for businesses in the State which needs the support of various organizations both home and abroad. He thereafter promised to always liaise with the Corporation in area of provision of adequate water to the habitants of the State.

  

 In the same vein, the Chairman of the Corporation, Hon Elias Adeojo made a courtesy call on the Management team of Ogun/ Osun River Basin led by the Managing Director, Otunba Olufemi Odumosu.The Chairman in his address said that the sole purpose of the visit was based on how the two Agencies can collaborate to find a mean deriving the beneficial capacity of Ikere Gorge Dam by Oyo State Government in the provision of potable water to Oke-Ogun residents and economic benefit of Oyo State as as whole.

 The Chairman hinted that collaborative efforts between the  management of the Corporation and Ikere Gorge Dam has become imperative to access the full potential of the Dam with the signing of a bill authorizing private participation in power generation in the Country.

 Hon. Adeojo also requested for exchange of expertise between the two Agencies to enhance modern day operations in water production in the State.

 

The Managing Director of Ogun/Osun River Basin in his response said that the request of the Chairman would be forwarded to the appropriate quarters since the request is for the betterment of the citizenry.

 Otunba Odumosu emphasized that the Agency is ready to render assistance to the Corporation to enhance its operational capacity in the State.

 

Meanwhile, the Water Corporation's Chairman, Hon Elias Adeojo has reiterated the readiness of the Corporation to take the bull by the horn in provision of potable water to the inhabitants of the State with the procurement of a brand new water tanker for supply of water to the nooks and corners of the State. 

Hon. Adeojo made this remark during his visit to an indigenous manufacturing Company in Eruwa, Psaltry Manufacturing Company, which had made an appeal for the service of the Corporation to ease its operations in the State.

The Chairman highlighted that the Corporation is rigorously working round the clock to make water available to the manufacturing Company and the Eruwa town at large. 

The Chairman added that the procurement of the tanker would improve the service delivery of the Corporation to the inhabitants of the State.

Oyo Commissioner Calls For Unity , Support Among Workers

The Oyo State Commissioner For Establishments and Traning, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi has called for Unity and Cooperation among staff, to bring development to the Ministry and the State at large.

Hon. Adeniyi made this known, during the New Year prayer, held at the Ministry  on thursday, he said, development can only be accomplished by collective effort of all members of staff.

He also promised to continue to make the  Ministry an enabling environment in order to have better service delivery.

In the same vein, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Olajide OKESADE corroborating the Hon. Commissioner's remarks, appealed to members of staff to be dedicated as they have been noted for.

Speaking further, OKESADE assured the Commissioner of the full support of the staff.

He enjoined the staff to avoid any form of illegal practices in the discharge of their duties.

NNPP Chieftain, Ajadi Felicitates Kano Gov, Abba Yusuf On Birthday, Says His Leadership Quality Unquantifiable

 

A Chieftain of the New Nigeria People's Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has felicitated the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf on his birthday on Friday, saying his leadership qualities are unquantifiable.

Ajadi in a statement issued on Friday on the occasion of Yusuf's birthday said he is a shining light in Nigeria politics, who have shown forthrightness, quality leadership, saying the people of Kano are fortunate to have a such God-fearing individual as their governor.

"You have show Nigerians that our party meant well for Nigerians. You remain a good ambassador of our party.

"The people of Kano state have also benefitted immensely from our manifesto which you have followed in details to bail out the people from the misrule of Kano state by previous administrations.

Ajadi who was the NNPP's governorship candidate in Ogun state in the last governorship election said Abba Yusuf as a governor has shown humility and  doggedness, saying "all efforts of the opposition parties in the state to soil his clean image has been in futility.

"You are in the minds of  the people.This is the reason why they are praying ceaselessly for your victory at the Supreme Court.

"I assure you by the Grace of God, you will serve eight years as Governor of Kano state. Four plus Four is eight. Your first time is sure, your second term is secured. 

"We want you to use the occasion of your birthday to rededicate your life to the upliftment of the downtrodden in the society and to transform Kano State into an enviable one", Ajadi said.

2024: Olagoke Cautions Tinubu, Political Leaders On Failed Economy..... Urges Nigerians To Pray To Avoid Calamities

 

The Set-man of the Shafaudeen-In-Islam Worldwide Alh. Prof. Engr. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP has called on  President Bola Hamed Tinubu  to put in place proactive measures to strengthen efforts at reducing corruption and indiscipline to achieve  sustainable economic growth. 

Prof. Olagoke, a renown Scholar and the Mogaji Ogun-Elu Aare Alasa Dynasty reveals this in his annual divine revelation which he made available to newsmen and personally signed by him. 

The initiator of the annual celebration of World Tolerance Day also called on political office holders most especially the State Governors to also put in place a well-structured dividends of democracy to alleviate the sufferings of the masses in the era of prolonged hardship. 

Olagoke noted and also warned Nigerian citizens to pray against some avoidable mistakes that could lead to road accidents and fire outbreak during the year. While stating that the Nation educational sector may witness a major setback.He however called on all the concerned authorities to take  proactive measures to avoid major setbacks in our educational sector. 

The release added that religious leaders should also shun hypocrisy and pray very well to avoid crisis that may lead to separating the members from the Unit. He specifically added that a major religious body may experience a break up to pave the way for another one being formed. 

Prof. Ariyo, while describing the political arena for the year, disclosed that most political bigwigs may cross-carpet while a major political party may suffer a major setback. 

He also warned politicians to put the round peg in the round hole to avoid wastage of the country's resources particularly not to give it to fraudsters that will swindle the masses. 

The cleric described sports arena as complete setback but added that with prayers and sincere supplication, there will be a positive boost in the country. 

Olagoke added that the year 2024 shall witness political party restructuring which may lead to better performance and according to him, this will be rivalled by other parties. 

2024 according to the renown cleric, will experience economic boost in the month of March, April and August but waste of resources must be avoided in the month of June and July and economic downturn in October with unpleasant effect on the people in November and December. 

Prof. Olagoke added that" The divine revelation are predictive for proactive measures in Management and Administration. Re-branding for proper socialisation, correct cultural and ethical value orientation for promotion of integrity, and discipline must be put in place to allow divine intervention in revamping our economy, to promote healthy and stable polity as well as principle of equity.

Alalade preaches love, predicts abundance and peace for 2024

 

The Regional Evangelist Orogun Region , Pastor Elijah Olusanya Alalade has called on Nigerians to love one another and eschew wanton killings and violence in the year 2024 .

Speaking  at end of the year Cross Over night Programmes , the Oke Osun  District Co ordinating  Council Superintendent   and Chairman C. A C Ori Oke Ikoyi , Pastor Alalade congratulated Nigerians for seeing the new year with a prophecy that year 2024will be a year of super abundance and peace would  reign supreme .

Plaster Alalade  admonished Nigerians to refrain from all sins , serve God  and always do what is right for Nigeria to move forward.

The Cleric commended the CAC Authorities under Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele for it's excellent  leadership style  in moving Christ Apostolic Church forward.

Pastor Elisha Alalade  equally thanked  Governor Ademola Adeleke for his good works calling on him to sustain the tempo in this new year in the overall interest of the people of Osun State .

The Cleric warned those  in olved in Plateau State killings to desist  from such heinous acts  in the overall interest of peace delopment  and  progress.

Addressing the congregation, Pastor Elisha Olusanya Alalade said it is now their time to shine and inherit what belongs to them in the new year.

He called on the to believe in God , rely on Him and serve God in all their capacity.