Protest: Don't Burn Tyre on the Road, Environmental Health Association Urges Nigerians

The President, Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Sanitarian, Tijani Abiodun Adegoke has urged protesters not to burn tyres on the roads as the smoke that will be coming out of it is not environmentally friendly.

In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital. 

He also said ashes from the burnt tyres eroding to the water sources can lead to water related disease which according to the president is risky at the period the nation is battling prevention of cholera outbreak, including air pollution.

According to him ,"We come out to discourage unnecessary burning of tyres on our roads as the smoke that will be coming out of this is not Environmentally friendly, Majority may be prone to respiratory infections, washing away the ashes from the burns tyres eroding into our water sources can lead to waterborne related diseases, especially this period the whole country is battling prevention of cholera outbreaks, including the Air pollution, Prevention is better than cure". He warned 

He admonished people to be conscious of their environment and prevent any act or things that can pose a threat to the Environment.

Sanitarian Tijani said"  while we know and believe in the right to peaceful assembly as protected by the Constitution Of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as ammended, we also know that constructive agreement is the most important ingredient of democracy”.

He  then condemned burning of houses, vehicles and other materials which can cause Environmental pollution, climate change and destruction of aesthetic value of the Environment.

OYSCOHEST FEDERATION OF IBARAPA STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Resuscitated, RECEIVES COMMENDATION FOR UPHOLDING CULTURAL HERITAGE

The Provost of Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology Pharmacist Oluyemisi Oyewo has commended  members of Federation of Ibarapa Students Association in the College for upholding the cultural heritage of their homeland  as she lauded the for resuscitating the Students Association .

Mrs Oluyemisi   Oyewo  gave the commendation at a  ceremony to re-launch the Association  which went into oblivion since the 2019   COVID 19 pandemic .

The OYSCOHEST boss  thanked the  Students for maintaining peace and order within  and outside the College  premises .

She noted with delight that members of the Federation of Ibarapa Students Association have identified with their origin and uphold their cultural heritage .

She congratulated them for deeming it fit  to resuscitate the Association aimed at fostering cultural unity and sense of belonging .

Mrs Oyewo assured  that the College will continue to promote conducive learning and teaching environment in the overall best interest of the entire students .

Speaking at the event , the Chairman of the occasion and the immediate past Provost of the College Sanitarian Siji Ganiyu  who is also an indigine of Ibarapa  expressed his delight that the Federation of Ibarapa Students Association was resuscitated  commending the Executives of the Association for a job well done .

Sanitarian Siji Ganiyueulogized the Management  of the College for supporting the Students Association .

The former OYSCOHEST boss equally thanked those in attendance for sparing their time despite short notice .

Welcoming the guests to the event , the President of the just resuscitated  Federation of Ibarapa Students  Association  Comrade Muhideen Adebayo  thanked the Provost of the College Pharmacist Oluyemisi Oyewo for her sterling leadership qualities  leading to creating conducive environment  for learning and promoting Students welfare in the College .

The Award of Excellence was presented  to the College Provost' Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo in recognition of her role in the College .

The immediate Past Provost of the College Sanitarian Muritala Siji Ganiyu  and the incumbent College Registrar  also received   Awards  at the event  held at the College Conference Hall  , Eleyele Ibadan.

Highlights of the events included Cultural Display /Dance , Amala Eating Competitions and  presentation of Distinguished Awards to Deserving personalities.

What you don't know About Uniplan Integrated Services, Prowess University

 

The Uniplan Integrated Services, Prowess University and some institutes collaboration event, held on July 20th, 2024, at the Kaff Auditorium, University of Ibadan, was a resounding success. The theme of the event was "Innovation and Adaptation: The Role of Strategic Planning in Driving Organizational Change," which was explored through a keynote address, award ceremony, book launch, and networking session.

The event commenced with an opening address by Dr. Kunle Awotiku, the MD/CEO of Uniplan Integrated Services, who welcomed the distinguished guests and attendees. The opening was done by a university Don, Prof Eze Nwauba who is also the Registrar of Institute of Arts Management Professionals and as well the Africa representative of Prowess University. He declared the induction open and enjoined all to stay in tune with more grand gestures from the institution. The keynote address was delivered by Professor Matthew Olugbenga Oyeyemi, a Prof and Dean from University of Ibadan, who emphasized the critical role of strategic planning in fostering innovation and adaptation within every organization.

The award ceremony recognized individuals and organisations in various categories, including innovation in strategic planning, excellence in organizational change, leadership in adaptation and growth, service excellence, humanitarian efforts, leadership, fellowship, and honorary doctorate degrees. Notable awardees included Oba Dr. Adetokunbo Okikiola, who was decorated and awarded for his contributions to the medical field, Dr Tolu Aderemi for his contribution in the legal parlance, Dr Dapo Laleye a Captain, Dr Dotun Olaitan; The first female Chairperson for BCOS, Dr Olamiji Ajanaku for the excellent job in the medical field and Mrs Jumoke Olowookere, who was recognized for her mastery in recycling waste products into usable materials just to mention a few. 

Twenty five(25 persons were inducted and awarded with the Honorary Doctorate Degree; some were inducted online as they couldn't make it into the country, 32 persons with Fellowship awards of Institute of Arts Management Professionals, Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Managements, Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching, Professional School of Public Relations, Professional School of Project management and Professional School of Human Resources were given while 21 persons graduated with Diploma proficiency in different courses including Project management, Human Resources, Customer care, Health and Safety and Digital marketing) 

The convener, Dr Kunle Awotiku launched his book, "Niche: Navigating the Intricacies of Career Heights Effortlessly," which offers a comprehensive guide for every career minded individual to adapt and thrive in a constantly evolving profession and  business environment. The book launch segment included a formal unveiling, followed by a book signing session where attendees had the opportunity to interact with the author.

The event provided ample opportunities for networking and collaboration among attendees, including scholars, practitioners, and industry leaders. The exchange of ideas in best practices enriched the participants' understanding of strategic innovation and adaptation.

The collaboration between Uniplan Integrated Services, Prowess University and the Six institutes on this event was a great success  celebrating the achievements of individuals and organizations in the realm of strategic planning and innovation while facilitating the dissemination of valuable knowledge. The presence of esteemed guests like Oba Dr. Adetokunbo Okikiola, Chief Commander Fola Jinadu; a retired US Naval Commander, Dr Tolu Aderemi and Professor Matthew Olugbenga Oyeyemi added immense value to the event making it a memorable and impactful experience for all attendees.

As the event concluded, there was a renewed atmosphere of inspiration and commitment among the participants to drive innovation and strategic planning in their organizations.

The event was well captured by several media houses including BCOS. 

Uniplan Integrated Services Limited will not rest on its oars in being a blessing to its immediate environment, the Nation at Large and in the global space. 

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Alao tasks youths to shelve hunger protest

As youths across the country prepare to hold a nationwide protest starting from Thursday, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao (Allow Alao), has urged them to shelve the idea and tow the path of dialogue with the administration of President Bola Tinubu. 

Alao in a statement by his Media Office, who acknowledged that Nigerians are going through difficult times, however cautioned that embarking on protest to register grievances could be counter-productive as it could be hijacked by unscrupulous elements. 

While going down memory lane, he disclosed that as a students union activist during his days at the University of Lagos, he would never subscribe to any form of protest given his experience during the administration of President Ibrahim Babangida, noting that the protest he participated in went awry. 

According to him, "In 1989, as a member of the Socialist Youth group and an executive member of the University of Lagos Students Unions, I was one of the students that planned the protest in El kanemi Hall during the popular "IBB MUST GO" era. It was an issue of inflation and hunger that drove the protest. It started very well on that day but by 3 pm miscreants and hooligans had took over and it was disaster with buildings and shops burnt, lives lost and unfortunately it spread to other states as students of other schools also took to the street. It was a week of rage, violence and destruction. Indeed, I will never forget that week."

He added that the experience of Nigerians during the EndSARS protest could not be forgotten in a hurry, stating that the protest started peacefully but later turned to bloody with attendant consequences of infrastructure burnt and people losing their means of livelihood.

On high cost of foodstuff which is part of what is fueling the protest, the Asiwaju of Irokoland put the blame on the greed in the society, stating that it is unexplainable to have a trader purchased food items in the Northern part of the country at a lower price and moved to Ibadan or Lagos to sell at exorbitant price all because of transport cost.

"And the traders are talking about transport cost. What transport cost? How can a basket of tomato that cost N5,000 in Jos and Minna cost N40, 000 in Ibadan and Lagos?", he lamented.

Alao who expressed confidence in the ability of President Tinubu to make life better for the masses in the country, however urged the President to set up price control board to monitor prices of food stuff across the country, adding that government can also assist food marketers to convey their purchases through train from the North to the Southwest and other areas of the Southern part of the country. 

He nevertheless insisted that a hungry man is an angry man, enjoining the Federal Government to stop given palliatives but rather intervene in the prices of foods stuffs, stating that palliatives only reach few people and not the entire populace.

"I want to appeal to our youths not to participate in the planned protest because it can be hijacked by hoodlums who can turn it to bloody one by taking the advantage to destroy public assets and the consequences of this will add salt to injury. I am speaking from experience as a students union activist", Alao stated.

Uniplan C.E.O, Kunle Awotiku Sues for Peaceful Protest

We may protest but let it be peaceful 

We can protest and be seen as prospects for the Nation's development and not suspects intending to destroy the Nation. 

Dialogue may have become a "broken record" but we must never be tired of exploring this avenue to express our demands and desires.

Let our vision and mission in protesting be towards the Nation's progression and not regression and retardation. 

We should allow our focus be on the main issue and not distract our mission with cumbersome agendas, ambiguous and unrealistic requests. 

If the truth must be told, Electoral reforms should be our priority because no matter the shout or cry, if our leaders know that they can always have their way, they will do little. 

INEC may have betrayed us in many ways and dashed our hopes a countless number of times, but with a structure and reform, it will rise up to its responsibilities. 

We are citizens of a rich Nation but we are only seeing "shege" in our cities. They say we should be compatriots but daily push us to compart riots which is not really the wish of the young generation and I am pleading that we should avoid it as much as possible. 

It is time for our Nation to be great again. My Fellow citizens, please we may protest, which is obviously our civic and constitutional right, but let us remember not to allow our emotions drive us to take laws into our hands , by destroying properties and affecting daily transactions. Please let us show our maturity and not ground the daily activities of the innocent citizens seeking to get their daily bread. Our Nation thrives on daily transactions and if withheld for too long, it may culminate into more hunger, chaos and dissatisfaction.

You and I will never give up in praying and working towards a better Nigeria 

God bless my great Nation Nigeria.

-Dr Kunle Awotiku 

MD/CEO Uniplan Integrated Services

Makinde Approves Hazard Allowance for OYRTMA Officers, Inaugurates Oyo HOS, 2 PS, 47 Others as Marshals

 

Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Monday approved hazard allowance for personnel of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority, OYRTMA just as he inaugurated the state Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni, two permanent secretaries and 47 others as Marshals 

The two permanent secretaries are Dr. G.O Oyedele, who is of General Administration and  Alhaji Akeem Salami of Cabinet and Special Services. 

Governor Makinde  gave  the approval for the hazard allowance which he said  will take effect from August 1, 2024, at the passing-out parade of 500 newly recruited OYRTMA officers and inauguration of its Marshals at the NYSC Orientation camp in Iseyin. 

The gesture was in response to an earlier request by the Executive Chairman of the OYRTMA  Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd.) for the 

implementation of hazard allowance for its  staff to further boost their morale and commitment to road safety as well as their well-being. 

According to the governor, the approval is in recognition of the agency’s achievements in road management across the state.

He stated that the approval would serve as a morale booster for more effectiveness and efficiency in performing their duty

The governor reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the state workforce, assuring that his administration will continue to prioritise the well-being of its workers.

“On our part as an administration, we will continue to prioritize your welfare as we have always done for all our workers since we assumed office in 2019.

” You asked for hazard allowance and I agree with you that you face quite a number of hazards. The work we have asked you to do is fraught.with a lot of hazards.

“So, your hazard allowance is approved and would be effective August 1, 2024. So, I want to wish you well and thank you for the work you are doing for our state.”

In his earlier address the state Chairman of the OYRTMA, Major Adesagba Adekoya (rtd) expressed gratitude to Governor’Seyi Makinde for his continued support to the OYRTMA staff .

He stated that the”  recruitment process was rigorous and thorough, designed to ensure that only the most qualified and capable individuals joined our ranks

“They have undergone intensive training and are now ready to enforce traffic rules and regulations ensuring the safety and efficiency of our roads” , he said 

While requesting for hazard allowance for the personnel , Adesagba noted that 

officers face  several hazards during their duties which  include traffic accidents resulting in injuries, permanent disabilities, or even death.

Governor Makinde, after the inauguration, inspected the ongoing construction works at the Faculty of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University located in Iseyin.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS 

July. 2024

Shun Protest Allow Government To Implement It's Policies - Adelodun Tell Nigerians

The Lagos Planks and Building Materials Market Association and States Sellers  Association

 has called on its members and all Nigerians to shun the proposed protest and allow the government to implement its policies. 

This appeal was made in Lagos by the association's president, Alhaji Lateef Adelodun and all the members of the group.

Adelodun stated that protest is not the solution to the country's problems and that citizens should allow the government to seek solutions. "We should allow the government to focus on lifting Nigerians out of hardship and implementing the promised 70,000 Naira wages for workers. They should also be allowed to resolve issues in all sectors so that life will improve for all Nigerians."

''The United Nations has warned that some bad actors might hijack protests, similar to how Ugandan President Museveni cautioned his citizens against demonstrations. The recent events in Kenya have not been favorable for its citizens. The Nigerian government should ensure the security and protection of its citizens in all areas, including roads, power supply, schools, and health centers. Kudos to the Lagos State Government,  which as been taking security matter serious due to significant investment in security, and all the states too should try and emulate this good thing.

He used this opportunity to urge the federal government to support the association's collaboration with the Ministry of Environment. He emphasized the need for empowerment through better equipment for tree planting and seed provision. "If we cut one tree, we should be able to plant ten to replace it," he said. 

Adelodun mentioned that there is ample land available in all states, and members across the country have agreed to replant trees. He added that this initiative would help combat climate change.

"We should give the federal government more time to address Nigeria's problems, and I believe we will smile in the end," he added

Alhaji Lateef Adelodun and its associate advise Nigerians to stay away from the protest.