LEGAL MONGUL BARRISTER OLUDARE ADEWALE ASSESSES Nigeria AT 64

An Ibadan born Legal Professional and retired  Senior Banking Officer  cum Public  Affairs Commentator BARRISTER  Oludare ADEWALE  has said all hope is not lost in spite of  myriad of socio economic and political challenges  facing Nigeria marking it's 64th Independence Anniversary.

Chatting with newsmen in Ibadan ,BARRISTER ADEWALE said as long as Nigeria still remains an indivisible entity, there is a better future and  Nigeria would bounce back again.

Chatting with newsmen in Ibadan ,BARRISTER ADEWALE said as long as Nigeria still remains an indivisible entity,there is a better future and  Nigeria would bounce back again.

He noted  that  the problems confronting Nigeria are not peculiar, other nations  of the world are experiencing such problems.

While calling on government at various levels to address insecurity, joblessness,, kidnapping , corruption, killings  and other  problems, Barrister Oludare Adewale  called on people to always do what is right and pursue what will move Nigeria forward.

Barrister Adewale said as Nigeria is celebrating 64 years of her Independence, all hands must be on deck to ensure the development and progress of the country.

The Legal icon  called on President Bola Tinubu to put in place policies and Programme that would ameliorate the sufferings of the masses.

He noted that the government should as a matter of urgency   address the problems of high cost of living occasioned by skyrocketing  prices of goods and services arising from the removal of petroleum products subsidy.

Barrister Oludare  Adewale  equally cautioned Nigerians to always speak well about Nigeria , pray for her and abstain from any act capable of retarding the progress of Nigeria.

He appealed to those planning to protest on Tuesday  1st October , 2024 to shelve the idea but engage the Authorities in meaningful peaceful dialogue  as hoodlum could hijack such peaceful protests as applied to End SARS  protest by its organisers in the year 2020.

While congratulating Nigerians for witnessing the 64th independence of Nigeria , Barrister Oludare  Adewale prayed God to grant Nigeria desired peace , progress  and development in all spheres of life.

Oyo Fire Services Agency Commends Governor Makinde for Staff Welfare package, Fire Equipment

 

The General Manager, Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Reverend Canon Yemi Akinyinka has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for staff welfare package and the new fire equipment for the agency.

He stated this during the final examination for the Eighty (80) newly recruited officers of the Agency, held at the agency premises, Secretariat, Ibadan.

Akinyinka said the shortlisted candidate had passed through  series of training in both practical and theory to the final physical examination.

He said "we are training our newly recruited officers on how to rescue people from the story building which is the final stage of their training exercise, examination".

He continued "we cannot send them to the field until we know they can do the job, we are fearing well, the State Government is planning to  purchase new vehicles for us, we are also collecting our hazard allowances regularly".

Responding, one of the newly recruited officers of the agency, Ahmed Lateefat Titilayo appreciated the State Government for giving them opportunity to serve the State and bring them out of the labour market.

She also hailed the entire management staff of the agency for their support during the training exercise at the agency.

Hon, Sanda, Tommy, Die Hard Loyalist Comrade Laide Olanrewaju (MAJE) Turns Plus one

 

One of the die-hard loyalists of the Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Oyo State, Hon. Sanda Sikiru Oyedele turned plus one on Wednesday 25/09/2024.

Comrade Maje was a thorough bred professional Accountant by training and astute civil servant .

He said "I thank God, today is my birthday, I am grateful to Almighty God and my leaders, comrade Sanda Sikiru Oyedele and the Chairman Pack Management Sysyem, Oyo State Branch, Alhaji Wasiu Tomiwa popularly known as (Tommy) for their leadership role and support.

He said Chairman (PMS) Oyo State, Alhaji Tommy was his benefactor "I will always be loyal to my leader, comrade Tommy at all times because of his support and kindness. 

Maje added further that Park Management Sysyem in Oyo State  is wearing a new look with decent people working at the various motor parks across the state without any crisis or chaos.

He said Tommy led PMS committee has reformed the motor parks garages from touts to decent and respected  people in the society, saying that, that is the work of a good leader .

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Public Service Week: Adopt Modern Technological Innovations for Effective Service Delivery - Oyo HOS

 

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, mni has charged Accounting Officers across the Ministries Departments and Agencies to adopt the modern technological innovations within their Ministries to modernize service delivery and keep pace with the global standards.

She stated this during a one-day workshop on performance improvement for effective and efficient service delivery for the Permanent Secretaries and other Accounting Officers in the Oyo State Civil/Public Service, organized by the office of the Head of Service at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. 

She said service delivery was  a strategic pillar not only for development but also for optimizing the manpower under the Accounting Officer's supervision with an articulated development plan that resonates with social - economic goals.

The Head of Service said digital tools can streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, improve data management and provide innovative solutions to daily challenges.

She said, "I am confident that by embracing technology, we can significantly enhance efficiency, reduce errors and ensure faster service delivery to the citizen of Oyo State, I urge you all Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers to champion the adoption of these technologies within your MDA's to modernize our service delivery".

She enjoined the participants to transform the knowledge garnered from the workshop for the development of the Civil Service.

Mrs Oni added further that to drive performance improvement in the State Civil Service, Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers must develop work plans align with the vision of Governor Seyi Makinde Omititun 2.0 Sustainable Development Agenda which aimed to create a conducive working  environment for all Civil Servants.

The guest lecturer, Dr. Toyin Adeleye in his paper titled "Doing More with less: Optimizing resources for maximum impact in the Oyo State Civil/Public Service"  commended Governor Seyi Makinde for prioritizing the workers welfare across Oyo State.

Dr. Adeleye described the Oyo State Civil Servants as the best in Nigeria with intellectual capacity and administrative prowess for development in the State.

Abiodun Atilola

Media Officer to the SSG/HOS

23. September, 2024.

OYSCOHEST ORGANISES ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR FRESH STUDENTS

 

A two day Orientation programme was recently organised by the College Management for the newly admitted students of Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Eleyele,  Ibadan  to intimate the new students about the College settings, rules and regulations of the College and set standard for academic excellence.

Declaring the event held in the College Hall, the PROVOST of the College, Mrs Oluyemisi Oyewo congratulated the new students for gaining admission to the prestigious College, urging them to buckle down for the academic challenges for excellent performance.

She said the College  will continue to create a conducive environment for learning and urged the students to tap into the opportunity for excellent academic performance.

Reiterating that the ninet-one year old Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology is one of the oldest and best Colleges of Health Technology in Nigeria.  The OYSCOHEST boss  advised the students to sustain the tempo of academic standard and moral uprightness for which the College has been known since its establishment in 1933.

She also made it known to the students that  the College Management will not condone any act of indiscipline and moral ineptitude by the students.

Also speaking during the programme, the College Registrar,  Mrs Dupe Ayoola charged the students to always abide  by the rules and regulations of the College, warning them that the College will not hesitate to discipline erring students. 

She said the rules and regulations are enshrined in the Students' Handbook,  calling on the students to always behave well  as she wished them  success in their chosen courses.

Delivering a lecture titled "The Ethics of Lifestyle", the Guest Lecturer, Professor Jacob Kehinde Ayantayo of the Department of Religious Studies,  University of Ibadan charged the students to set a good moral standard for themselves and adopt good interpersonal relationship with others in the College irrespective of their ethnic or religious backgrounds and also advised them to be diligent so as to excel in their studies. 

Speaking on "Students' Expectations and Responsibilities", another Guest Speaker,  Dr  lkeoluwapo Moody encouraged the new students to  be focused on their studies as that is primary reason they are in the College. She also cautioned them  against illicit intimate affairs with the opposite sex as such could precipitate an abrupt end to their lives' ambitions. She advised them to wait for the appropriate time and face their studies for now, in order for them to have a brilliant future, devoid of regrets and failure. 

In their separate remarks, some of the  students interviewed by the Public Relations' Officer of the College, Mr Sola Samuel Ojewole  commended the Management of the College, ably led by the PROVOST, Mrs  Oluyemisi Oyewo for organizing the two  Day Orientation Programme which they said  had benefited them in various ways. They all promised to keep the flag of the College flying  and abstain from any nefarious behaviour and activities capable of smearing their images and that of the College. 

Other lectures included a lecture by the NDLEA representative on Drug Abuse and Misuse,  Security and Safety lectures by the DSS and the Fire Service Agency of Oyo State as well as a lecture on sexual behaviour among the youth delivered by Mrs Ronke Olutayo.

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.