Resolve Crisis Between Oyo/Osun Boundary Imbroglio, Oyo Deputy Governor Charges NBC

 

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, and the Chairman, Oyo State Boundary Dispute Committee. Barrister Bayo Lawal has urged the National Boundary Commission to resolve the age long boundary crisis between Oyo and Osun States.

He stated this during an advocacy visit by officials of the National Boundary Commission to Oyo State on boundary matters, held at the mediation center, Secretariat, Ibadan.

He enjoined the NBC to come up with the decisive decision between the Lagelu Local Government and Iwo Local Government respectfly. 

He said "look at the evidence before you and take a decision, I urge you all to look at it critically and decide the boundary for the two states.

The Deputy Governor pointed out that Oyo State would not leave one inch of its land to any State unjustly, just as he tasked the NBC to summon courage and do the needful at the approoriate time.

He advised people of the area not to take laws into their hands, hinting that, Oyo State has more than enough evidence to convince the NBC that the disputed areas in Lagelu and Surulere Local Government areas belong to Oyo State.

In his remarks, the Director General, National Boundary Commission, Surveyor Adamu Adaji commended the Oyo State Government for allowing peace to reign on the boundary disputed areas.

He added that the National Boundary Commission would expedite actions by doing  justice to the affected areas concerned in Oyo and Osun States boundary matters.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer, for the Boundary Committee

Public Service Week: Participate More In Sporting Activities, Oyo HOS Charges Civil Servants

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has urged Civil Servants across the State to participate more in sporting activities, saying that, it will give them more energy to perform their duties optimally.

She stated this during a football competition as part of the activities lined up for the 2024 Public Service Week held at the Ikolaba High School Stadium, Agodi-GRA, Ibadan.

She said the purpose of the competition is to bring together Civil Servants across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies to play games together and know each other better.

She said "the football competition would sharpen their skills and knowledge, it is not about winning the game by all means, it is about participation to make the 2024 Public Service Week a robust one'.

She continued, "I encourage you all to participate in other available sporting activities like Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Boxing, Volleyball, among others who know who will make the public service proud tomorrow".

She expressed satisfaction over the results of the games played so far saying that, the participation was so overwhelming across the MDAs, just as she frowned against the use of the mercenaries at the ongoing public Service football competition.

The Head of Service called on Civil Servants across the Ministries, Departments and Agencies to always come as a spectator to encourage their teams and gear them up to victory at the Ikolaba High School Stadium, Ibadan.

In his remarks, the Chairman -Sub Committee on Sport, Mr Lukman Muraina commended players across the MDAs for their fair play since the beginning of the competition.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS for the Planning Committee 

17. September, 2024.

OYSCOHEST HOSTS HEALTH RECORD OFFICERS' REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA'S

Accreditation Team

In its continued effort at fostering academic and professional standard , Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology , Eleyele Ibadan has hosted  the Accreditation Team of the Health Records Officers' Registration Board of Nigeria who  visited the College for the Professional  Accreditation of Health Information Management Programme.

Welcoming the 4 member Accreditation team to the College, the Provost of the College applauded the Board for its continal efforts at setting and upholding high academic and professional standards of the Health Information Management profession.

In his remarks , the  Team Lead, Mr Samson Gidado said the essence of the visit was to assess the level of compliance of the College with the Board's guidelines, with the aim of offering advices on how to improve the standard of training and not to find faults.

Speaking during the exit briefing at the end of the 2 days' exercise, Mr Gidado highlighted the areas of strength and the weaknesses observed by the Team, while commending the Management of the College for its efforts in ensuring the training of high standard Health Information Management officers. He urged the College to do more especially in the areas of staffing and upgrading of some of the obsolete facilities and equipment.

In her response, the College Provost promised to take necessary steps to bridge the identified gaps and lapses.

Health Information Management is one of the 18 courses currently being run by the Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology,  established 91 years ago.

Environment: FUPRE Unveils Zero Waste Campus Project

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE),  Professor Akpofure Rim-Rukeh has commended Centre for Waste Management and Sustainable Resources for its Zero campus initiative in Delta State.

Professor Akpofure underscored the importance of the initiative, stating that it marks the beginning of the end for improper waste disposal on campus. 

He stated this during the launching of the Zero Waste Campus Project, organized by the Centre for Waste Management and Sustainable Resources, held at the university's new auditorium, Delta State where he drew a diverse audience of students, faculty, environmental experts, and community stakeholders.

He urged the Centre to prioritize the implementation of composting as a key strategy, aligning FUPRE with the nationwide Waste-to-Wealth initiative. 

Professor Akpofure said. "This project represents a turning point for our university by managing waste more effectively, we are not only improve our campus environment but also contribute to broader environmental goals with the support of relevant agencies."

Speaking at the event, the Director of the Centre for Waste Management and Sustainable Resources, Dr. Yemi Ogunkeyede outlined the vision behind the Zero Waste Campus Project.

He described the initiative as a comprehensive approach to creating a sustainable ecosystem where responsible consumption, waste reduction, recycling and composting are integral parts of campus life. 

"Our aim is to transform waste into valuable resources, " Dr. Ogunkeyede explained. "We want to create a culture where every member of the university community understands the impact of their waste and actively participates in reducing it."

Highlight of the event featured a range of activities designed to engage and inspire attendees. Waste to wealth talk was delivered by leading waste management professionals highlighted innovative strategies and best practices in sustainable waste management. Students also took center stage, sharing their creative ideas and projects on recycling, composting, and repurposing waste materials. 

Interactive sessions and exhibitions provided hands-on demonstrations of recycling techniques, composting methods, and upcycling crafts, fostering a sense of community involvement and ownership.

Ogunkeyede added that. "The Zero Waste Campus Project is a key component of FUPRE's broader commitment to environmental sustainability, the initiative aims to reduce the university’s waste footprint to near zero by promoting practices such as waste segregation, recycling, and organic waste composting. 

The environmental expert added further that It also aligns with global sustainable development goals, particularly those focused on responsible consumption and production, climate action, and creating sustainable communities.

"As FUPRE embarks on this ambitious journey, the project represents an opportunity for the university to serve as a model for other institutions across Nigeria and beyond." 

"The university community and its partners are optimistic that the Zero Waste Campus Project will not only enhance the campus environment but also empower the next generation of environmental stewards, driving positive change for the future".

The event concluded with a call to action from Professor Rim-Rukeh, who encouraged everyone in attendance to support the initiative and contribute to a cleaner, greener future for the university and the wider community.

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Why We Organize Sport Competition For 2024 Public Service Week - Committee Chair

The Chairman Planning Committee for the 2024 Public Service Week, Mrs Christiana Abioye has disclosed that the committee organized Sport Competition For Ministries Department and Agencies to bring out the best from the State work force.

She stated this during the official opening of the sport competition to commence the 2024 Civil/Public Service Week at the Ikolaba Grammar School, Agodi GRA, Ibadan.

Abioye said "we are so blessed in Oyo State as all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy and we are not dull in Oyo State, we are very smart, we need to Oil our engine, we need to exercise our body, when you exercise your body, your brain will be very shap, it will make our staff to discharge their duties as expected that is why we included sport competition as part of the weeklong programme which is the first of it kind ".

She added that the football competition game is not going to be a do or die affair, though at the end of the competition, the winner would be motivated. 

She hinted further that it was a win -win game among Civil Servants to mark the 2024 Public Service Week.

The Chairman Planning Committee opined that out of  Seventeen (17) MDA's, Eleven (11) registered for the game for the first time the football competition was incorporated into the weeklong programme.

She then commended Governor Seyi Makinde for approving the 2024 Public Service Week, saying that, the Governor is a talk and do Governor.

Also speaking at the football competition, the Sub-Committee Chairman also doubled as the Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Local Government Pension Board Mr. Muraina said the football competition among the MDA'S at the end of the game would produce a standard team for the State Civil Service that can stand to partake in Sport Competition across the country.

Muraina explained that the on-going Public Service competition would produce the Civil Service team, (Best, 11.) that can face any football club in Nigeria, through the support of Governor Seyi Makinde and the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni. 

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS for the Planning Committee 

06. September, 2024.

OROGUN REGIONAL EVANGELIST PASTOR ELISHA ALALADE HINGES ON GODLINESS, IMPETUS FOR REAL SPIRITUAL LIBERTY

 

The CAC Orogun Regional Evangelist and  DCC Superintendent Oke Osun Pastor Elisha Olusanya Alalade has stressed the need for Godliness, righteousness and Holiness as spiritual requirements for real liberty and spiritual rejuvenation. 

Pastor Alalade stated this while fielding questions from journalists at the grand finale of five-day annual Alpha and Omega Special programme titled Real Liberty held at CAC Ori Oke Ikoyi Isokan Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria.

The Regional Evangelist said God created human beings in His own image to flourish and serve God but for disobedience of Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden where the sin of humanity started leading to being in bondage and shackles of sin and spiritual slavery. 

Pastor Elisha Olusanya Alalade noted with delight that  for God so loved the World, He had given His only begotten Son Jesus Christ to redeem people  who genuinely repent of their sins to have spiritual liberty and physical freedom to flourish and be blessed in all their undertakings. 

The CAC Senior Cleric however called on Christians to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour  for total freedom and real spiritual cleansing.

The Orioke Ikoyi Chairman and Coordinator called on the congregation and Christians at large  to eschew all sinful behaviour and attitude which he said are impediments to having real liberty as according to him no sinner can see God or enjoy His freedom and goodies. 

Baba Orioke Ikoyi while speaking on the state of the nation emphasized  that for Nigeria to move forward  people must free themselves from all sins and atrocities including corruption, love one another and follow the spiritual principle of serving God and humanity in truth and honesty. 

He commended the CAC Authorities under the able leadership of the astute CAC  President Nigeria and Overseas Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele for their constant supports for CAC Ori Oke Ikoyi Programmes and all CAC Assemblies which he said had brought a land slide progress and development to CAC  generally.

Leading a prayer session at the event , the CAC Efon Alaaye prayer Mountain Coordinator, Prophet Igbalajobi said it is not possible for anybody to be wallowing in sins and expect total freedom from God calling on people to be on the side of God to enjoy real freedom and spiritual rebirth.

The Prophet Igbalajobi said no one can fool God, warning that the only solution to having Real Liberty is to live a sinless life and uphold righteousness and Godliness.

Special prayers were held for individuals, the CAC, and Nigeria at large by the CAC Regional Evangelist Pastor Elisha Olusanya Alalade and other eminent Ministers of God.

RENEWED HOPE IN IGBO-ORA: THE ADEDIGBA FAMILY'S LEGACY OF HEALTHCARE PHILANTHROPY

In the heart of Igbo-Ora, a rustic community in Ibarapa central local government area of Oyo State, a ray of hope shines bright.

The General Hospital, Igbo-Ora, a 60-year-old institution, has been transformed, thanks to the generosity of the Adedigba family. 

This remarkable story of philanthropy and community spirit is a testament to the power of giving back by the famous Adedigba family in Igboora. Just a year ago, the family constructed and donated a multimillion naira ultra-modern health Centre in the memory of Alhaji Jimoh Atilola Adetonwa Adedigba at the Muslim Association of Nigeria (MAN Centre), Joyce B Road in Ibadan.

The latest remodeling and renovation of the General Hospital, Igbo-Ora, by The Adedigbas was in preservation of the hospital founded on February 9, 1963, as the Ibarapa Project, a collaborative effort between the University of Ibadan, the Western Nigeria Government and the Ibarapa community. 

The Rockefeller Foundation provided seed funding, while the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene offered technical support to medical staff. 

The hospital's objectives were threefold: teach medical students and doctors through practical work, study healthcare delivery problems in the Ibarapa community and conduct research into various aspects of health and diseases.

Over the years, the hospital has served the community tirelessly, but the passage of time took its toll on the facilities. 

The infrastructure was crumbling and the equipment was outdated. 

The hospital's capacity to provide quality healthcare was severely compromised.

Enter the Adedigba family, who decided to honor their patriarch, Alhaji Jimoh Atilola Adedigba, by giving back to the community. 

They embarked on an ambitious project to remodel and renovate the General Hospital, Igbo-Ora few months back and successfully handed over the project to the Community and the State Government for the quality health care delivery of the residents of the area.

The scope of the project was extensive. 

The family rehabilitated the Female Ward, Theatre Complex, Mortuary Complex, Consulting Rooms, Record Department, and Ante-Natal Hall. 

They also installed a Solar Panel Street Lighting System, ensuring the hospital's energy needs are met sustainably.

The Adedigba family's generosity has revitalized the hospital, providing a conducive environment for healthcare delivery. 

The renovated facilities are a far cry from the dilapidated structures that once stood. 

The hospital now boasts modern equipment and the staff morale has received a significant boost.

The impact of the Adedigba family's philanthropy extends beyond the hospital's walls. 

The community has embraced the renovated hospital and the demand for healthcare services has increased. 

The hospital's capacity to provide quality care has been enhanced, and the lives of countless individuals have been touched.

As we reflect on this remarkable story, we are reminded that philanthropy has the power to transform lives and communities.

The Adedigba family's legacy of healthcare philanthropy will be remembered for generations to come.

A distinguished career civil servant, Late Alhaji Jimoh Atilola Adedigba was born on the 30th of August, 1943, in Oke Iserin quarters of Igbo-ora in the Ibarapa division of the old Western region. He bagged a Master of Public Administration post graduate degree with distinction from the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a certificate in Human Resource Management from the university of Connecticut. He had earlier obtained his first degree in Geography from the University of Ibadan, between 1968 and 1970 and thereafter pursued a prestigious career in the Oyo state civil service. He rose through the ranks to retire into active participation in community development among which is the establishment of Nawair-ud-Deen Grammar school, Igbo-ora, which also has a block of classrooms donated by the Adedigba family.

Last Friday’s event in Igboora which drew royal fathers; community elders; religious leaders; State and Local Government officials and beneficiaries of late Adedigba’s laudable good deeds while alive, would be remembered for years to come by the residents of the area who trooped out in their thousands to celebrate the newly renovated hospital by the family.