OYO GOVT RAISES ALARM ON STREET LIGHT INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM.

Oyo state Government has called on the people to be vigilant and protect the street light Infrastructure  in their communities to prevent night marauders from cutting and stealing away the armoured cables.

The call is contained in a statement issued in  Ibadan following reported cases of theft of streetlight armoured cables in Ibadan metropolis,Ibarapa, fiditi, Oyo town and some parts of the state.

It was discovered that some unscrupulous elements are in the habit of stealing armoured cables  of  which they sell to earn gain easy money.

The street light handlers  noted with dismay that in spite of government good intentions to illuminate major towns and cities, some people were bent on frustrating the efforts. They therefore call on people to be vigilant of the street light Infrastructure  and report any suspicious movement to the nearest Police station.

Oyo HOS Charges Newly Converted Officers to be ICT Compliant, Self Development

The Oyo State Head of Service,  Alhaja Amidat Ololade Agboola, has charged 337 newly converted officers to be Information Communication Technology Compliant, developed themselves and show commitment to their duties.

He stated this while declaring open induction/Oath taking programme organised for the newly converted officers in the State Civil/Public Service, held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.

She said there would be no room for any act that can smear the image of the Government or Civil/Public Service.

She commended the present administration in the State under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde FNSE for improved  welfare package programmes for the entire workforce ranging from regular payment of  salaries and allowances, increase in Car and Housing loans, approval for several training programmes and renovation of Ministries in the State Secretariat and recent approval for conduct of year 2021 promotion exercise.

She said "this induction exercise is to integrate you into the new system and assist you to settle down, move you from a state of  unknown to become experts in your chosen carrier."

She added "you should be Information Communication Technology Compliant, conversant with Civil/Public Service rules and regulations and show commitment to your duties, be well focused and shun corruption in all forms".

Speaking at the event. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe charged the newly converted officers to support the presented administration to achieve its laudable programmes, hinting that, the present Government under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde would leave no stone unturned in restoring the past glory of the State.

Present at the event were the  Commissioner for Establishment and Training Hon. Siju Lawal, Chairman Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamorudeen Aderibigbe, Permanent Secretary, Service Matters, Mr B A. Adeyanju, Permanent Secretaries in some MDA's,  Representative of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Mr. Ayuba Quadri among others.

OYO GOVERNOR COMMENDED FOR

  Oyo state Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has been commended as a performing governor who has impacted positively on the masses as well his favourable disposition to workers and pensioners in the state.

   The state Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barrister Temilolu Seun Ashamu gave the commendation at the Ministry Conference Room while appreciating the staff for their commitment to the service and receiving Most Efficient Ministry Award during 2021 Oyo state productivity day.

   The Commissioner said the Award would spur him to do more in  serving the people of Oyo state as he appreciated Oyo state government for giving an enabling environment to excel and for giving him the opportunity to serve.

   He equally thanked the management and staff of the Ministry for their support and co-operation noting that the success stories were attained through joint efforts.

     He noted that Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is one of the newly created Ministries by present Administration in Oyo state led by our impeccable Governor,Engineer Seyi Abiodun Makinde.

     While stressing that the successes recorded so far by the Ministry were as a result of resourcefulness and capability of the staff and the management.

     He noted with delight that the management team of the Ministry deserves commendation and eulogy for co-operation with him in implementation of programmes, projects and policies in line with the mandate given to the Ministry by the present Administration.

     He stated furthermore that,when civil servants show more dedication,punctuality and honesty in the discharge of their duties the state will move to a level of emulation among it's contemporaries.

    He enjoined the staff to be more committed to the advancement of the state, while discharging their statutory duties in their various posts.

    He therefore Called on staff and people of the state to support Governor Seyi Makinde in his vision and mission to move Oyo State forward as the Administration as fulfilled all campaign promises.

Oyo S.A Inter - Faith Affairs Organises Symposium to Mark 2022 World International Peace Day

 

In commemoration of World International Peace Day, stakeholders has sued for synergy, tolerance, equality and harmony among the religious body in order to maintain peaceful co-existence among humanity.

This formed part of the conclusion of stakeholders at the International Peace Day symposium organized by the Oyo State Government trough the office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Inter-Faith Affairs, Reverend Olufemi Ibikunle Tagged "Peace Building Against Terrorism, Banditry and Electoral Violence with Religion-Mask in Nigeria" held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, the State Capital.

Speaking at the event on behalf of His Excellency, the Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Inter- Faith Affairs Reverend Olufemi Ibikunle, urged people to appreciate one another's belief which he described as backbone of peace, noting that, without understanding and tolerance there would not be progress, prosperity and development.

Ibikunle hinted that the present administration has invested so much in maintaining peace and secured environment for everybody to live, through light up Oyo - project and improving security architecture to protect the lives and properties of the citizens. 

Also speaking at the symposium, the Executive Assistant on administration, Reverend, Idowu Ogedengbe opined that the State Government is ready to support all the religion leaders in the State, adding that, many people are perpetrating evil under the disguise of religion.

He advised youths in the State not to allow the politicians to used them in achieving their ambition but rather protect their votes.

The convener of interactive session, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Inter-faith Affairs, Reverend Olufemi Ibikunle, urged religious leaders to let peace reflect in their sermons at all time.

The Chairman, traditional worshippers in Oyo State, Árábà Ifalere Odegbami, emphasized on the need for government to grant the traditional worshippers every 20th of August as Isese day, while other speakers also recommended solutions to peaceful and secured Oyo state.

Oyo Govt rolls out events to celebrate 62nd National Independence Day

In commemoration of this year Independence Day celebration, Oyo state government has unveiled the lined-up activities earmarked to celebrate the day, with the theme tagged 'Strength in Unity'.

The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Asiwaju 'Seun Fakorede, made this disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen, in Ibadan.

According to him, the 62nd Independence day anniversary will commence with the special thanksgiving service at Cathedral of St Peters Aremo, Ibadan, on Sunday 25th September, 2002 by 9.00am, urging the Christian faithfuls among the political officer holders, Civil /public servants to grace the significant event.

While stating that a special plenary session of the Youth Parliament will hold at Oyo State House of Assembly at 10.00am on Monday 26th September, 2022, He added that Quiz and Essay Competition organised for the primary and secondary School Students will take place in the Conference room of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology on Tuesday 27th September, 2022 at 10.00am.  

The statement equally maintained that Tug of War involving military and paramilitary operatives in the state will take place at the Car Park of the office of  Executive Governor of Oyo State, Secretariat Ibadan, with a cultural game known as 'ayò olópón'.

He explained that Independence walk, which is expected to kick off at the Government House Arcade at 10.00am on Thursday September 27 2022, would involve the participation of political office holders, top government functionaries, OYRTMA personnels Man-O-War, Federal Road Safety Commission FRSC and paramilitary officers in the state. 

Similarly, a special Jumat Service will hold at the Government House, Mosque, Agodi Ibadan at 1.00pm on Friday 30th September 2022, and Muslim faithfuls have been urged to converge on the mosque to pray for Nigeria. 

The grand finale of the independence day celebration will take place at Lekan Salami Sport Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan on Saturday 1st October, 2022 at 8.00am. 

The highlights of the programme will include March past  by the primary school students, Voluntary Organisations, Cyclists and the Artisans.

Similarly, Cultural Display by the Oyo State Cultural Troupe and the Cultural Troupe of Bishop Philips Academy, Ibadan will entertain the guests at the event.

The Commissioner assured that prizes will be distributed to the schools that excel and have outstanding performances in the various competitions organised to mark the annual national anniversary. 

He, however, appealed to the parents and guardians to release their children/wards to participate actively in the celebration, stressing that State Government will provide adequate security to guarantee the safety of lives and properties throughout the period of celebration.

RAAM: Oyo govt to approve executive Bill establishment of Rural Access Roads Agency ( RARA).

 Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to approve the executive Bill for the establishment of Rural Access Roads Agency ( RARA), for the RAAMP implementation, maintenance and sustainability in the State.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, disclosed this while speaking at  one- day Stakeholders Workshop on Road Sector Reform, organized by the Oyo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project RAAMP, in conjunction with Federal Project Implementation Unit FPMU and World Bank, held at Koltotel Plaza and Suites, in Ibadan.

Hon. Adebisi explained that the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration in the present administration in the state, prioritized the rural development programme in the state, adding that those programmes would enhance the welfare of the people at grassroots level.

Commissioner maintained that the major concern of the present administration in the state, is to create a solid platform that will be an all inclusive system of government that will transform rural dwellers.

 He hinted that the government paid the counterparts fund in order to provide good roads that will link State’s roads for easy movement of their farm produce through the implementation of the RAAMP project.

Commissioner noted that since the Sector Reform policy of Rural Access Roads Agency (RARA) was to ensure sustainability of RAAMP roads after the expiring life span of the project, the Oyo State government would do everything within its capacity to ensure RARA is passed into law in the state.

He said:  it is pertinent to state that the present administration in the State under the leadership of Engr. Seyi Makinde had realized long ago that the potential of the project to turn round the condition of the rural poor, small holder farmers, transporters, buyers, marketers, processors and entire rural populace. Hence her productiveness and responsiveness to meeting all criteria that culminated in the state's qualification for participation in the RAAMP project.”

He added that under RAAMP, many activities have been done to ensure involvement of the State till date, stressing that many activities have been carried out such as; rural roads inventory compilation, prioritization of rural roads, agro-logistics studies and value chains validation and many more.

Mrs. Ronke Adedayo, the Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Oyo State on Interventions, who also doubles as the Focal Person on RAAMP project, explained, while appreciating the Consultant, the FPMU and the World Bank, in her vote of thanks, stated that the huge amount of money expended on the aforementioned activities would be much more justified if the project outcome and impacts are maintained and sustained in the state.

Commending the consultant further, for a well comprehensive presentation, the Special Adviser to Governor on Intervention, promised the consultant that the bill would be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for approval before the expiring period given by the World Bank, adding that every recommendation taken by the stakeholders would also be passed to the Governor for onward purposes.

She hinted that Engr. Seyi Makinde, since he assumed office has been working round the clock in eradicating poverty from rural dwellers and the only way to achieve this is by bringing development to the grassroot.

Hon. Aderonke Adedayo, However urged the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) for RAAMP to judiciously strive more for the success of the project in the state.

She concluded that the development programme in Oyo State like this   would enhance the welfare of the people at grassroots level.

In his remarks, The National Coordinator, RAAMP, Engr. Aminu Bodinga, said  that the Sector reform was designed to have a robust institution backed by law after the exit of the development partners  of RAAMP in Oyo State, adding that this will give Oyo state government capacity to ensure sustainability and maintenance of the RAAMP roads.

The National Coordinator, who spoke through, the National Infrastructure Engineer, Engr. Bukar Gana, hinted that RAAMP was designed to provide various interventions to about 2000km rural roads in Oyo State, stressing that the project would stay for 7 years for the intervention partners to exit.

According to him "we have identified about 10,000 km roads network in Oyo state with about 4,000km rural roads and the intervention is for about 2000kms, we however want this project to continue even after the exit of the development partners". This can only be achieved if the people of Oyo State reform the road sector by having institutions that will enhance the sustainability of the RAAMP roads through maintenance.

He therefore commended the Oyo State Government for supporting the sustainability of the RAAMP project in the state.

Earlier,in  his welcome address, the Oyo State  RAAMP Coordinator, Dr. Yode Ayanlowo said the project has received more support from the present administration in the state than before which has allowed the state to be a pacesetter among 13 participating RAAMP states.

He noted that the sector reform would  complement efforts of the State Project Implementation Unit(SPIU) in a way as regards forming an agency that will play an oversight function on project sustainability in the area of socioeconomic and infrastructure transformation currently ongoing across the state. 

He urged the Stakeholders to be more committed and play their quota in the development of the grassroot and the state at large, Dr. Ayanlowo assured that with the commencement of RAAMP in the state, which focus on economic transformation of rural areas, people at the grassroots would feel the impact of government in their areas more than before.

While making his presentation, the World bank Consultant on Roads Sector Reform, Mr. Maysam Abedin said the engagement of stakeholders was to get their consensus opinion on how the sector would be properly managed and at the end.

He added that their general agreement would be collated as a guideline for the success of the institution, stressing that aside from continuity of the project, it will also provide revenue for the state government through levy collected from the road users for the maintenance of the RAAMP roads.

He explained that for the proper maintenance of the roads, there would be a mixture of private sector and government contributing their quota for the maintenance of the roads.

We Will Not Marginalized Anyone in the Oyo State Civil and Public Service - Gov. Makinde

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE  has disclosed that the present administration would not marginalized anyone in the State Civil/Public Service.

He stated this at the Year 2021 Productivity and Merit Award ceremony held at Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, UCH, Ibadan.

He hinted that the present administration till the last moment of the last day would do what is right and just for the people of the State.

He debunked the insinuation making round the State that the State Government is marginalising some people in the State, "we are not marginalising anybody in the State, we will be fair and just with everybody".

He added that when people are rewarded for good work, they will work harder to discharge their duties diligently, noting that, the awards are based on merit.  

He said."This is the Oyo State of our dream, where you will get what you are entitled to, without lobbying irrespective of your level as not everybody can get award. The Governor then commended the Planning Committee for the crop of staff selected for the award. He added that We will always play our part in making things better, as  our administration will ensure that Civil/Public Servants are rewarded for the work they do".

"We have method for salary/pension payment, when we notice any gap, we move to fill the gap, we are trying to modernise Civil /Public Service in Oyo State. Modernisation will not stop at the Governor's Office, it will go round the Secretariat and the Local Government Headquarters" .

In her remarks, the State Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola enjoined Civil/Public Servants to support the present administration to achieve its aims for accelerated development of the State.

She reiterated further that this  Government has done so much for Civil Servants in the history of Oyo State.

She then appreciated State Planning Committee for the Year 2021 Oyo State Productivity and Merit Award led by their Chairman and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet and Special Services, Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni, for putting in their best to ensure that the programme was well organised.

 A Productivity Day Lecture titled "The Bureaucrat, Partisan Politics and Professionalism: Issues, Challenges and Strategies of Reclaiming the Fading Boundary"  with Prof. Tunji Olaopa as Chairman, was delivered by  Professor Fatai Ayinde Aremu . He advised Civil/Public Servants to stay away from partisan politics in order to have Civil Service that is devoid of political coloration.