Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, unveiled 19 more ministerial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu.
In the new list are former Governors Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), Simon Lalong (Plateau), Bello Matawalle (Zamfara) and Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi).
You will recall that Gbajabiamila had last Thursday submitted the first list with 28 nominees to the red chamber and said more names would be forwarded to the upper chamber.
Those Listed As ministerial nominees in the list submitted by Rt.Hon Gbajabiamila today include:
Patients in all the State Owned Hospitals in Oyo State were stranded on Monday as health workers in the state embarked on an indefinite strike.
According to a visit made to Jericho State Hospital, Ibadan by our corespondent, and other state owned facilities, patients were left unattended to as health workers on duty couldn’t attend to the need of all, as only the extreme emergency cases were given priority by the few health workers on duty.
Oduduwanews also learnt that the health workers embarked on strike due to the refusal of the State government to attend to their demands which include improved working conditions, welfare of health workers, and increment in their salaries to reflect the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy among others.
The leadership of Ibadan Prime Youth Forum- IPYF on Monday, 1st of August 2023 through a statement jointly signed by its National Coordinator Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo and the General Secretary Mr Olanrewaju Abdulwahab, congratulates Chief Bayo Adelabu as ministerial nominee from Oyo State.
According to the duo, the nomination of Chief Bayo Adelabu brings joy to the youth of Ibadanland because we believe he will definitely perform exceptionally well. With Chief Bayo Adelabu’s knowledge, experience and exposure, we have no doubt that he will deliver on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies and programmes.
Chief Adelabu’s academic and professional profile introduce him as the best for the job, being a first class graduate from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, and up to his voluntarily retirement as Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, he has demonstrated high professional proficiency and administrative skills in the management of people and resources.
Furthermore, the forum appreciates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating one of the golden sons of Ibadan as Minister in his cabinet, and for recruiting good hands for smooth implementation of renewed hope programs.
Finally, the forum congratulates the ministerial nominee and charged him to use his new position to further improve the growth and development of Nigeria and shows the world how great Ibadan sons and daughters are.
The President-General of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Barr Niyi Ajewole, who’s also the chairman of Ibadan Compound Peace Initiative, ICPC on behalf of all Ibadan sons and daughters has congratulated Chief Adebayo Adelabu on his nomination as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Barr Ajewole in his congratulatory message stated that they (CCII & ICPI) has raised concern since the beginning of this current political dispensation that it’s Ibadan turn to produce minister, and they are happy that it has come to reality, and more importantly, a very competent and one of their proud sons was nominated.
“Congratulations to an Amiable Ibadan son. Oloye Bayo Adelabu OFR, FCA. You have demonstrated that perseverance is a major key to success.
We in Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and Ibadan Compound Peace Initiatives (ICPI) have cried out that it should be our turn to have the Ministerial position and we thank God for answering our prayers moreso to a person we are all proud of”
The President further prayed to God to grant him more wisdom to be able to excel in his new role.
The Senate President on Thursday afternoon read out 28 Ministerial nominees by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to report, the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon Femi Gbajabiamila delivered the list to the Senate and requested that President Bola Tinubu asked the Senate for confirmation.
In commemoration of 3rd Anniversary of Oduduwanews, the news agency on Wednesday, 26th of July donated academic materials (exercise books, socks and literature textbooks)to indigent students of Ajibode Grammar School, Ibadan.
Ajani Kayode, Oduduwa News Editor who led the team was received by the Principal of the school, Mrs Eyo Adebowale and other members of staff.
Image: presentation of literature textbooks to Mr Johnson.
While presenting the items, Ajani Kayode stated that, since the media outlet started operation three years ago, it has been the culture of the media outlet in marking the founding day, and the the previous editions were done through public enlightenment, seminars on Journalism, and they decided to make this year special by reaching out to the communities.
“We are here today in commemoration of Oduduwa News 3rd anniversary, the two previous years were marked through public seminars, but this year, we decided to do it differently, four schools were suggested by our team, and we decided to start with your school, after it was recommended by Mr Ismael Taiwo, this is our token to contribute to the society, as we believe that government alone can’t do it”
He further advised other well-meaning Nigerians to see it as an obligation to give back to the society, most especially in area of support to indigent students and schools, as we will have a better society when government at all levels are complemented.
Mrs Eyo Adebowale appreciated Oduduwa News and Mr Ismael Taiwo for facilitating it and counting their school among the beneficiaries, she prayed for the media outlet and asked God to continue to bless them.
Receiving the literature textbooks, was the Literature teacher of the school, Mr. Mobolaji Johnson, who appreciated Oduduwa News for the kind gesture.
Other teachers in attendance were Mrs Jokanola, Vice Principal, Mr Abdulraheem Qudri & Mr Olapade Paul.
Other schools have been carefully selected across the five zones of the state to be part of the beneficiaries.
Speaking on behalf of other beneficiary students, Olatunji Timileyin, Bernard Emmanuela & Abiodun Timileyin expressed their gratitude on behalf of their fellow students, and prayed for more progress for Oduduwa News.
Finally, the media outlet appreciated Mr. Abdulsalam Sodeeq, Mr. Raheem Qadri, Mrs. Bukola Ajidagba, Mr. Olapade Paul, Aare Ahmed Muftau, FOSSU National General Secretary for their contribution to the successful implementation of the event.
The Egbeda Local Government legislative house has concluded proceedings on the impeachment of the Leader of the House, Hon. Ibrahim Oladebo Simple at the House sitting which was held on Wednesday 26th July, 2023 during the plenary session at the legislative chamber, Egbeda local government Secretariat. 8 councillors agreed and voted for his removal as the leader of the legislative arm of Egbeda Local Government.
The impeachment of the leader which was based on allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office takes immediate effect.
The motion of impeachment was moved by Hon. Sarafadeen Salaudeen, the Chief whip of the house and councillor representing Ward 04, Olodan Ajiogbo, Egbeda LG and seconded by Hon. Arowolo Kolawole, Councillor representing Ward 09, Egbeda LG.
After the impeachment of the leader of the house, Hon. Ibrahim Oladebo Simple, the motion to replace the impeached leader was moved by Hon. Rasheed Afeez Orelope, Councillor representing Olodo Kumapayi, Ward 05 and seconded by Hon. Olusola Olakanmi, Councilor representing Olubadan Ward in Egbeda Local Government. Thereafter, Hon. Alaba Abdulahi, the deputy leader of the house was nominated as new leader of the House. All other status quo remain.
The Presidency has declared that Federal Universities in the country remains tuition-free, this is coming at a time when some federal institutions has increased their fees, with speculation that others might follow.
Read full statement below:
STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT
FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES REMAIN TUITION-FREE
It was widely reported earlier this week across some news media outlets that the Federal Government had increased tuition fees in federal universities in the country.
These reports are inaccurate and not correct.
We are aware that some universities have in recent weeks announced increase in the amount payable by students on sundry charges.
However, the fact remains and we have confirmed that these are discretionary charges by each university for hostel accommodation, registration, laboratory and other charges. They are not tuition fees.
Authorities of these universities even made this fact clear enough in explaining the rationale behind these new fees.
For avoidance of doubts, federal universities in Nigeria remain tuition-free.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to his promise of ensuring that every Nigerian, regardless of the economic situation of their parents, have access to quality tertiary education.
In addition to the Students’ Loans Scheme, under the Student Loans Bill signed into law by President Tinubu last month, which will go into implementation ahead of the next academic session in September, the Federal Government will also strengthen other mechanisms to support indigent students.
Parts of the government’s plans to make sure all diligent students complete their education on time, notwithstanding their parents’ financial situation, include work-study, merit-based scholarships and grants.
Source: Dele Alake Special Adviser to the President (Special Duties, Communications & Strategy) July 26, 2023
His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday sworn in 16 Commissioners who will work with his government and implement the omituntun 2.0 policies and programmes.
The Governor also officially swore in the new Secretary to the Government of the State SSG), Prof Kudirat Adeyemo as well as the former Acting Head of Service, Olubunmi Oni MNi into substantive position as Head of Service (HoS), Oyo state.
Governor Makinde who kept mum on official portfolios of the new Commissioners also swore in 13 newly promoted Permanent Secretaries of Ministries in the state’s civil service as well as the newly appointed Accountant General of Oyo State; Mrs Kikelomo Adegoke.
Makinde, after administering the oath of office and allegiance to the new appointees at the Executive chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat Ibadan on Wednesday, July 26 expressed confidence in their selection and capacity to bring their wealth of professional experiences to bear on governance.
The governor while disclosing that it was the first time the state recorded state cabinet well represented from all 14 federal constituencies in the state also tasked the new cabinet members to see their appointments as a call to service urging them to shun personal interests for the the common good of the state.
While highlighting some of the key achievements of his first term administration and the support of his then state executive council towards the actualization of his accelerated development agender under Omititun 1.0, Makinde urged his returning and new Commissioners to redouble their efforts saying there was more work ahead to be done.
He also disclosed that contrary to the impression that second term administration was mostly easy due to relaxed expectation in another term of office, Makinde noted that his Government was poised to leave a legacy of good governance while tasking the new state cabinet members on inter-ministry cooperation and synergy for efficient performance while stressing the need for cohesion in government.
While congratulating the new perm secs over their new elevation described their promotion as well deserved having passed the required examination meritoriously urging others aspiring to be so elevated to the rank of perm sec to study hard and shun needless lobbying after poor performance in the promotion exams.
He assured his new cabinet members that he would continue to provide a platform that would engender personal growth while pursuing the overall development of the state.
The recent increase in tuition fees of the Unity schools and that of federal universities has clearly shown Tinubu is all out to destroy the legacy of free education and efforts of Awolowo in the education sector.
It is a common knowledge that Obafemi Awolowo is an exceptional role model to Nigeria in politics. Like Oduduwa, however, Obafemi Awolowo is another legendary patron-saint of the Yoruba race who we regarded as the pioneer of free education.
The easiest language that dominates Awolowo’s worlds and political outlooks, had always been his desire and supreme objective of ensuring that every citizen, no matter his place of birth or religion, must be given equal access and opportunities to free education at all levels.
Apart from food and shelter, however, Awolowo believed that the next greatest ‘Man’s need’ is education. The complexity in that his belief also was that, next to life, education is man’s inalienable right and that, among other rights, it must be provided by the State.
Today, Tinubu has a great opportunity to actualize Awolowo’s dream all over Nigeria. Unfortunately, what Tinubu is offering is huge tuition fees.
Do the dead look back to see what those they left behind have done to their (dead) legacies? . If Chief Awolowo were to look back from his grave and behold what his ‘children’ are doing with his legacy of free education, what would be his thought? Would the sage be happy? Would he beat his chest and say he left behind ‘children’ that are worthy to be called “Awoists”? Or would he simply shake his head and ask the powers that rule the universe why they allowed termites to make a mess of the biggest legacy he bequeathed to this generation.
Today, we are in the season of the locust, where the beneficiaries of Awolowo’s free education that made the children of the very poor to go to school, and amounted to something in life, are now taking education out of the reach of the average people, while the very poor are forgotten.
This wave of increments in Nigerian universities will only create a cycle where only the privilege have access to education.
UNILAG fees got increased by 400% to about 190,000 Naira and the same is about to be replicated across all federal universities in the country. The same kind of exponential increment happened across Unity schools last week.
It is preposterous for Tinubu-led government to make such an increase when the standard of living of people have not increase, people are living below poverty line. The arguments put forward to back such dastardly assault on the Nigerian people are as puerile as they are malicious. How can students be paying 190k in federal universities? The arguments are pedestrian, lack depth and too routine to convince anyone in a time like this.
It sounds rather lame an argument to say money saved from subsidy will be used for infrastructural development, or to present the appearance that subsidy is an unusual phenomenon. The fact remains that governments all over the world subsidise one thing or the other.
There is increased in the price of basic commodities out there. There is no solution in sight to that, what the government is proposing is for more hardship for the working people.
It is safe to say, that our hope has finally been dashed with misplaced and inaccurate priority.
Adesina Julius write from Igbeti, the marble city.
