Stop the brain drain, Poly Alumni President urges FG

The Federal government of Nigeria has been urged to take a drastic step to halt the brain drain syndrome currently ravaging the country. 

The president, Association of Students Communicators, Polytechnic Ibadan, 2006 Alumni Association, Abass Lawal made this call during the Association's 2022 reunion which held in Lagos and Ibadan simultaneously. In his welcome address, read on his behalf by the Association's vice president,  Toyin Adesina, Abass who is a financial technology expert, urged the federal government to create a rewarding system for talents and an enabling environments for SMEs. 

In his words, "it's easy for developed countries to tap into our talents for their own development because we don't appreciate and reward our talents in this part of the world.

"Some SMEs owners have also been frustrated into abandoning their businesses to 'japa' because of lack of enabling business environment. If this is allowed to continue, the country's future looks bleak especially in the health, academic and financial fields which are worst hit by the brain drain syndrome", he said. 

While appreciating the Association's members for how far the group has come, Abass, popularly called JINGLE said, "when this group was created on September 15, 2015, I never envisaged that we would get this strong. Looking back now at the bond, trust and consistency we have built, I am convinced the group is destined for greatness.

"Within that period and now, there has been a lot of individual and group wins, one of them being the appointment of one of us Kolawole Akanmu as Special Adviser to the Oyo State Governor,  Engineer Seyi Makinde.

"Many of our colleagues have relocated abroad for better opportunities.

"There has been business transactions in thousands of  dollars and millions of naira among group members.

"There has been group and individual soft loans among members, the most recent being the #100k interest free loan each given to some members of the group to boost their businesses.

"This shows the level of trust we have so far built, especially,  considering the fact that some of us have not even met physically since we graduated 16 years ago", Mr. Abass revealed. 

Oyo NUJ felicitates Gov Makinde at 55

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has congratulated Governor Seyi Makinde of the state on his 55th birthday, which he attained today Sunday December 25, 2022.

A statement jointly signed by the NUJ chairman in the state, Comrade Ademola Babalola, and the secretary, Comrade Olusola Oladapo, described Makinde as a strong pillar of support for journalists in the state.

The statement read in part: "Governor Seyi Makinde is our Grand Patron in the NUJ, Oyo State Council. He loves the media, from reporters to editors. Recently, he approved for Oyo NUJ, the right to host the National Executive Council meeting of the union nationwide. This is unprecedented in the state. It is the first of its kind in the history of Oyo NUJ.

"Governor Makinde has been very supportive to the cause of the NUJ, even before he became number one citizen of the Pace Setter state. It is on record that he built a laboratory for Pen Group of Schools at the premises of the Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan, even before he became the Governor. Nevertheless, two years ago, he gave the Union a Brand New Bus.

"So, he  has been outstanding in terms of supports to the Union and that was why journalists in the state, last year 2021, voted him as the Best Media-Friendly Governor in the history of the Pacesetter State.

"But the NUJ in the state has observed with a keen interest that his good works have not been limited to journalists alone. He has also impacted positively on other unions in the state, apart from execution of people-oriented projects, across the three senatorial district in the state. 

"It must be noted that his sterling quality in understanding that government is a continuum is second to none. Apart from initiating new projects, he has also not abandoned projects that were not completed by his predecessors in office. He has completed a number of them and many are at the verge of completion.

"Therefore, we identify with Governor Makinde on this auspicious occasion of his 55th birthday. It is no mean feat that he has achieved. May God continue to strengthen him in the onerous task of moving Oyo State forward. May God bless him with long life, sound health and prosperity."

Olayinka Segelu Celebrates Governor Makinde @ 55, Endorse Him For Second Term

Aspirant in the just concluded 2023 House Representatives Primaries and Chairman, YSEG Hotel, Ibadan, Hon. Olayinka SEGELU has felicitated with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engineer. Seyi Makinde,  fnse on his 55th birthday ceremony.

Olayinka Segelu a well respected and popular Politician across  Lagelu/Akinyele Federal constituency made this known while addressing journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

He explained that Governor Makinde is a political firmament of Oyo State with divinely inspired ingenuity which have creatively tackled several legacy challenges which had bedeviled the State for decades.

Segelu said, "you are a blessing to us and it's gladdens my heart to rejoice with a kind hearted and astute leader whom God has sent as a messiah to liberate Oyo State from the shackle of Poverty to Prosperity State we are witnessing today"

He continued "As you mark 55 birthday today, may the mercies and blessing of God continue to abide with you, may we all live to celebrate your next birthday while serving your second term as the Executive Governor of Oyo State in Jesus Name".

He added that there are a lot of infrastructural development across the State, saying that, the State Government constructed Moni ya-Iseyin, Oyo-Iseyin and circular  Road for Rural - Urban migration.

Other projects are Bus Terminal in strategic places in the state, Agri-business Development Hub, Remodeling of Adamasingba Stadium, Primary Health Care Centres across the wards of the State, Free Education Policy and Light -Up Oyo project among others.

He hinted further that apart from making education totally free, recruiting teachers and supplying  furnitures to schools, the State Government had recorded giant strides in the education sector.

 

He reiterated further that his four points Agenda ranging from Education, Health, Security and Expanded Economy through Agri-business Tourism would transform the State to be one of the best among the committee of States in Nigeria.

He assured All indigenes of the state that they have chosen the right Government that is focused, responsible and compassionate to partner with without looking back.

Olayinja Segelu Celebrates Governor Makinde @ 55, Endorse Him

Aspirant in the just concluded 2023 House Representatives Primaries and Chairman, YSEG Hotel, Ibadan, Hon. Olayinka SEGELU has felicitated with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State Engineer. Seyi Makinde,  fnse on his 55th birthday ceremony.

Olayinka Segelu a well respected and popular Politician across  Lagelu/Akinyele Federal constituency made this known while addressing journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.

He explained that Governor Makinde is a political firmament of Oyo State with divinely inspired ingenuity which have creatively tackled several legacy challenges which had bedeviled the State for decades.

Segelu said, "you are a blessing to us and it's gladdens my heart to rejoice with a kind hearted and astute leader whom God has sent as a messiah to liberate Oyo State from the shackle of Poverty to Prosperity State we are witnessing today"

He continued "As you mark 55 birthday today, may the mercies and blessing of God continue to abide with you, may we all live to celebrate your next birthday while serving your second term as the Executive Governor of Oyo State in Jesus Name".

He added that there are a lot of infrastructural development across the State, saying that, the State Government constructed Moni ya-Iseyin, Oyo-Iseyin and circular  Road for Rural - Urban migration.

Other projects are Bus Terminal in strategic places in the state, Agri-business Development Hub, Remodeling of Adamasingba Stadium, Primary Health Care Centres across the wards of the State, Free Education Policy and Light -Up Oyo project among others.

He hinted further that apart from making education totally free, recruiting teachers and supplying  furnitures to schools, the State Government had recorded giant strides in the education sector.

 

He reiterated further that his four points Agenda ranging from Education, Health, Security and Expanded Economy through Agri-business Tourism would transform the State to be one of the best among the committee of States in Nigeria.

He assured All indigenes of the state that they have chosen the right Government that is focused, responsible and compassionate to partner with without looking back.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

 

YEAR 2022 NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DIRECT SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION EXERCISE

This is to inform the general public that the year 2022 Nigerian Air Force DSSC Enlistment exercise has commenced.

Application forms and other details can be accessed ONLINE at www.nafrecruitment.air force.mil.ng starting from 19th December, 2022 to 30th January, 2023.

Interested Male and Female indigenes of Oyo State who wish to apply are hereby urged to obtain Oyo State Indigeneship Certificate at Room 53, Governor's Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, Liaison Offices at Abuja and Lagos to confirm that they are bonafide Candidates of Oyo State Origin.

Listeners are enjoined to please circulate the information to eligible indigenes as the ONLINE application closes on 30th January, 2023.

Thank you all.

                  ANNOUNCER
     Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun
Secretary to the State Government 

NUJ Seeks Bailout Fund For Media Houses

 

The leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) has called on the federal government to provide bailout funds for media houses to serve as life line for journalists struggling to survive after the deadly surge of Covid-19 virus  .

The bailout funds, according to the NUJ leadership,  should be specially dedicated to support journalists to continue to carryout their statutory role of nation building.

The state Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ) ,Oyo state Council, Comrade Ademola Babalola made the call on Wednesday at a one day capacity building workshop for journalists in the South West on conflict sensitive reporting and 2023 general election held at the Dapo Aderogba Hall, NUJ Press Centre , Iyaganku, Ibadan.

Speaking at the workshop organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Babalola said just like the government bails other critical sectors of the economy by providing life support funds, media houses could also be given life support funds by the federal government due to the critical role the media plays in nation building.

Among those present at the workshop are leaders of the NUJ  including the National President, Chief Chris Isiguzo, represented by a National Trustee member, Mrs Abimbola Oyetunde, the Vice President, Zone B, Mrs Ronke Samo , the National Trustee member, Mr Bayo Akamo, the Oyo state NUJ Chairman, Alhaji Ademola Babalola , and leaders of the NUJ in the state.

Others present include top ranking officials of the INEC among whom are  the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter’s Education,  Mr Festus Okoye, represented by a Deputy Director in the Commission , Mrs Ndidi Okafor, INEC Head of Legal Services, Mrs Faith Okorie , INEC Administrative Secretary , Alhaji Abiodun Onikate-Amosu, and the INEC Head of Voters’ Education, Mrs Rosemary Alaba Adeniyi .

In the last few years , many journalists have been thrown out of jobs, while those still in the system were owed several.  months of salaries , with attendant effects on the growth and development of the profession.

The NUJ chairman while lamenting the deplorable condition of many journalists in the country , opined that with intervention of the federal government , comatose media houses can be revived, while many journalists could be gainfully employed .

Also speaking at the workshop, the INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter’s Education, Mr. Festus Okoye said that one of the objectives of the capacity building workshop was to provide opportunity for journalists to be aware of the key activities of the electoral body in the coming 2023 general election.

Okoye who was represented by a Deputy Director in the Commission, Mrs Ndidi Okafor stressed the urgent need for journalists to report accurately INEC activities before, during and after the 2023 election.

” For example, a journalist is talking about the Electoral Act , he must know that there was Electoral Act 2010, and that what the country is operating currently is no longer Electoral Act 2010, but the 2022 Electoral Act. If you don’t know this , you cannot be able to inform the public accurately. So, that is one of the objectives of the workshop, ” she stated.

The union also warned journalists against any attempt to deviate from the ethics of the profession because it will not augur well for the country.

Speaking at the NUJ National President, Chief Chris Isiguzo warned against any attempt to deviate from the ethics of the profession while reporting activities of the electoral body.

Isiguzo who was represented by the NUJ national trustee in charge of Zone F, Abimbola Oyetunde, also hinted that the union was ready to work with INEC to ensure that democracy works properly in the country.

The NUJ President who said that the role of the media in Nigeria’s emerging democracy is crucial.

Oyo HOS Inaugurates Committee on Public Service Rules, Other Regulations

 

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Ololade Agboola has inaugurated committee on the review of Public Service Rules and other regulations, noting that, the exercise is not carried out to witch-hunt any workers in the State.

She stated this during the inauguration of the committee, held at Head of Service conference room, Secretariat, Ibadan.

She charged chairman and other members of the committee to bring new ideas into the system, hinting that, rules must not be static for a long time.

She said "extent rules and regulations in the Civil/Public Service has been known for a long time as the Bible and Quran for all government officials and also use to guide and guard conduct in the service".

The Head of Service added that public service rules was last  reviewed in the year 2013, hinting that, the books are being challenged daily by the presence of technology.

"These books can therefore leave service at risk, this is because old way may not be in tandem with current realities and may be unable to address new challenges of technology which can result in  inconsistence in application of rules and regulations guiding the service.

Some of the books are Public Service Commission Regulations, 1978, Public administration Law 2000, Procurement Guidelines, 2021 and Financial Memorandum for Local Governments. 

She explained that the exercise is not carried out to witch-hunt a category of workers or a particular cadre or group of workers, it is carried out to bring sanity into system .

The Chairman of the committee, former Secretary to the State Government and Head of Service, Chief Bisi Adesola, mni commended the State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde for giving him and his members opportunity to serve the State in that capacity.