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FOSSU OAU Organizes 3rd Edition of The Pacesetter Summit

Obafemi Awolowo University Chapter of the Federation of Oyo State Student Union successfully organized its third edition of the Pace Setter Summit on Thursday, May 25, 2023. The summit, which aimed to empower youth leaders and build sustainable communities in Oyo State, attracted a significant turnout.

Over 520 Oyo State students, as well as students from other states, gathered for this momentous event. The summit took place at the ICT Hall, Faculty of Technology, OAU, and was skillfully hosted by two capable MCs, Marshal and his co-host.

Distinguished guests graced the occasion, including Senator Gbenga Babalola, the former senator representing Oyo North, who served as the guest speaker. Dr. Debo Akande, the Director General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency, Ibadan, was also in attendance, represented by Dr. Dayo Shosina from the agency. Furthermore, notable members of the academic staff, such as Prof. Gbadamosi and Prof. Y.K Yusuf, lent their presence to the event.

The executive members of the association worked diligently to ensure the success of this remarkable gathering. President Babatunde Bori demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in organizing this epoch-making event.

During his speech, Senator Gbenga Babalola encouraged all attendees to invest in themselves and contribute to their communities in order to foster balanced development within Oyo State. Dr. Adesina elaborated on the theme of “Empowering Youth Leaders and Building Sustainable Communities in Oyo State.” His lecture emphasized the concept of empowerment and its potential benefits for the youth in the 21st century. Dr. Adesina discussed the Oyo State government’s efforts to drive agribusiness through innovation, technology, and industrialization. He also highlighted the vision and mission of turning the state into a modern agribusiness hub, aiming to stimulate economic growth and encourage young agripreneurs to invest in agriculture as a means of youth empowerment.

The summit also showcased the talents of Oyo State students at OAU campus. Notable performances included Ayanseyi, a young lady who expressed our cultural heritage through the enchanting sounds of the talking drum, and The Chants, who delighted the audience with their constructive and beautiful use of the Yoruba language to convey important values and morals.
The event concluded around 4:00 PM, with attendees treated to a delicious serving of Amala and Abula, a traditional Yoruba cuisine.

The Pace Setter Summit provided an invaluable platform for Oyo State students to gather, learn, and empower themselves as future leaders while fostering sustainable development in their communities.

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Oyo Carrington Youth Fellows Launches Clean City Initiative Project in Ibadan

Yesterday, May 24th, a group of 5 fellows from the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative embarked on a mission to create a sustainable solution to the problem of waste management in Oyo state. The project tagged ‘City Clean Initiative’ (CCI) is a two-fold training program on;

1.  Sustainable solid waste practices, and 
2.  Innovative Management and System thinking.

Sponsored by the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative of the United States’ Consulate, Lagos in Partnership with Access bank and the Oyo State Government, City-Clean Initiative will engage ~40~ 50 students from selected secondary schools within Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan for a period of one month. Yesterday, It featured a brief orientation of the program and short introduction into the courses to be taken.

While commenting on the project, the principal of the host school, GOFAMINT Comprehensive High School, Akinyele, Ibadan, lauded the Team for their effort and thanked the United States Consulate General, Lagos for designing the CYFI initiative towards empowering Youths in Nigeria with the skills set needed for the development of local communities in Nigeria.

Some of the students also expressed their delight about the program and appreciation to the organizers of this program while sharing their commitment to engaging the training with open-mind and championing the cause for a better environment in Ibadan.

The program ended with the inauguration of Environmental clubs in each participating school,
comprising ten members each.

Grace Ayanwole, a member of the Team and also a Fellow noted that the participating schools are:

1.  GOFAMINT Comprehensive High School, Ojoo, Ibadan
2.  Ogunsanya Boys and Girls Secondary School, Ojoo, Ibadan
3.  Islamic Heritage Glorious School, Moniya, Ibadan
4.  Daarus Salam College of Arts and Sciences, Moniya, Ibadan

Speaking with our correspondent, one of the Fellows, Grace Iquot also mentioned that the CCI is founded upon the strong conviction that youngsters when equipped with the right skills, can be a force for positive change in society.

Highlighting their expectations, Abdulazeez Salahudeen noted that at the end of the training, participants will be required to set up Environmental clubs in their various Schools and develop innovative solutions for waste management in Ibadan. These innovative solutions will be exhibited at a grand finale event set to hold on an unannounced date in July.

Finally, Tunmise Adesina mentioned that a curriculum guidebook and a workbook have been developed by Fellows to facilitate the training. Expressing his optimism, he stated further that the CCI will undoubtedly set the tone for the incorporation of Sustainable Environmental Practices in School curriculums within Oyo state and indeed, Nigeria.

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BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: CELEBRATING UI’S DILIGENT VETERINARY TOXICOLOGIC PATHOLOGIST, PROF. VICTOR OLUSEGUN TAIWO

Our paths crossed between 2011 and 2012 when I served as the Faculty Officer, and Prof. Victor Olusegun Taiwo was the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan. This stint enabled me to identify the virtues of a high sense of responsibility and dedication to duty in Prof. Taiwo. He accorded the highest priority to meeting the demands of his teaching, research, and services at the University. He was and is still always seen in the Faculty mentoring his students and inspiring his colleagues.

Prof. Taiwo is thoughtful, kind, truthful, accommodating, a decent socialite, and a wonderful family man. Between 2009 and 2013, he was the Chairman of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Appointments and Promotion Panel (Parts I & II), and I was aware of the time and energy he invested in ensuring that the Faculty’s candidates were promoted at the Central Appointments and Promotion Committee, University of Ibadan. He was also a member of this Central Committee from 2006 to 2015. Prof. Taiwo will be remembered for the critical role he played in elevating a faculty member, whose name I will not mention in this birthday treatise, to the rank of Professor in 2012.
He is perhaps, at present, the oldest academic staff in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and is the current Head of the Department of Veterinary Pathology of the same Faculty.

A proud native of Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, he earned all his degrees at the University of Ibadan: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (with distinctions) in 1983, Master of Veterinary Science in 1987, and Doctor of Philosophy (Veterinary Medicine) in 1993.

An insatiable collector of awards and prizes, he received the Federal Government of Nigeria Merit Award (1979-1983) for undergraduate studies; Research Fellowship Award for Master in Veterinary Science (M.Vet.Sci.) degree studies by the International Laboratory for Research in Animal Diseases (ILRAD), Nairobi, Kenya (1986-1987); Research Fellowship Award for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research work by the International Laboratory for Research in Animal Diseases (ILRAD), Nairobi, Kenya (1988-1992); Veterinary Pathology Departmental Prize (1981); Veterinary Microbiology & Parasitology Departmental Prize (1982); Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine Departmental Prize (1983); NUPEMECO Prize for the best all-round student in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (1983); University of Ibadan Senate Prize for the best final year student in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (1983); COOMASSIE Prize (endowed by Mallam Ahmadu Coomassie, O.B.E.) for the student with the highest marks in the DVM final degree examination (1983), among others.

Prof. Taiwo began his career as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria in 1985 and rose through the ranks to Professor on October 1, 2006. He has an extensive background in veterinary nutrition and toxicologic pathology. Indeed, he is among those who contributed to putting UI on the global academic map and has served the University in a variety of capacities.

He is a member or fellow of numerous learned societies and professional organisations, notably a Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria (FCVSN).

Despite our age difference, he treats me as both a colleague and a friend. May God keep strengthening the bond.

This occasion of your birthday is an opportunity to thank God for creating a wonderful person like you. Over the years, you have shown that life itself is a duty, and doing good to fellow human beings is the greatest expression or practice of religion. Your life’s journey thus remains a shining example and a testimony to those who know you. Wishing you everything that is closest to your heart and the best of God’s love.
Have a wonderful and fulfilling birthday, sir!
Cheers!

Olatunji Oladejo
Director, Ibadan University Press (Publishing House)
Saturday, 13 May, 2023.

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Bibire Kose Fowora: An Incredible Asset to Oyo State & Nigeria ~OCAT

An Adage of the Yoruba says “Bibi Ire Kose Fowo Wa” meaning Being Born Well isn’t an Item to be bought with Money.

Also Armin Houman says “Values are the definition of our actions in life”

These are exactly words which qualifies a man born in Odo-Ona, Apata area of Ibadan, Oyo State and being rooted in the doctrines of Christ led him to the path of truth by ensuring that while his parents gave him qualitative education, the fear of God on the other hand was also instilled in him, which was what kept all through his life till now, standing out as one of the very best his schools has ever produced in those days

Who am I talking about? – Abayomi Fagbenro; An American Veteran, Ibadan Philanthropist and Oyo State Politican who puts smiles in face of all who comes around him.

No wonder his motto is: “Give Smile, Give love and Remember Hope Also Need Help”.

Hon Fagbenro can be decided as Right Peg in Round Hole for the people of Ibadan SouthWest/Northwest, Oyo State and Nigeria which he show case by making sure that the choice of the people become reality at the last 2023 General Elections.

Despite all odds which surrounded his political aspiration with a singular aim To Make Life More Abundant For The People; Rt Hon Abayomi supported, canvassed and won his entire reaches for all the PDP candidates in Oyo State most especially Hon Adedeji Stanley Olajide Odidi-Omo and The Man of The People Gov Seyi Makinde FNSE DSc.

Hope Also Need Help Foundation, A Foundation by this special breed BIBIRE has done lots more in Oyo State, this incredible and great man has kept supporting accelerated development of Oyo State and like the sustainable development tagged Omituntun 2.0.

Truly, Bibire Kose Fowora and it’s equivalent to Abayomi Fagbenro BIBIRE

God Bless Bibire
God Bless Seyi Makinde
God Bless Oyo State
God Bless Nigeria

🖊 OCAT

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IPYF convened education experts to find solution to examination malpractices

As one of the events to commemorate the weeklong festival, the youth wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes known as Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) held All Ibadan Youth Day to gather experts and major stakeholders in education in the state to discuss and proffer solution to the menace of examination malpractices.

Delivering his welcome Address at the event, the President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga appreciated the Central Committee of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 and most especially the sub-committee for All Ibadan Youth Day for coming up with a program proffering solution to one of the social vices. He appreciated all the invited experts and participants for honouring Ibadanland and for being part of the discussion to find solution to the problem.

Delivering Keynote speech on behalf of the Commissioner for Education Barr.
Rahman Abiodun Abdulraheem, Alh. A. T. Alabi appreciated the CCII and IPYF for coming up with a discussion to address one of the flaws of Nigerian education sector. He reiterated the commitment of the current Oyo State Government to improve the state of Education and fight against anomalies discrediting the impact of the Government in the sector.

Olubode Lawal, a professor of History and Policy of Education from the University of Ibadan decried the delisting of some secondary schools in the state by WAEC, he said the penalty has a psychological effects on major actors such as government officials, school administrators, teaching personnels, non-teaching staff of schools, parents and students of those schools. He revealed that the anomaly thrives in our society as active participation of major actors.

A professor of Language Education, Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Ibadan, Prof. Clement Kolawole confirmed that dysfunctional curriculum and unavailability of periodically reviewed syllabuses as another causative factor of examination malpractices. The former Dean advised that “there is need for government to make available an updated educational curriculum and syllabus”. He beseeched teachers to stop being a vector in the ugly practice and discourage other actors from participating.

Representing the State Co-ordinator of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Mrs. Ruth Adeoye who was unavoidably absent, Mr. Aworanti underscored the importance of professional qualified teaching personnel in schools and how professional qualification of teachers can correct the anomalies in education sector which involve examination malpractices.

The Chairman of All Ibadan Youth Day subcommittee of the ICF 2023, who doubles as the Director of Programs for CCII Youth Wing, Mr Moshood Adekunle delivered the votes of thanks, appreciating the education experts invited, government functionaries, stakeholders in education present, and others in attendance for gracing the occasion and commended the effort of IPYF National Coordinator, Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo who led the team of medical professionals for the free medical outreach organized for participants.
He specially appreciated the current leadership of the Central of Ibadan Indigenes ably led by Prince Yemisi Adeaga for running a youth-friendly administration.

Also present at the event are other members of Executive Council of CCII, members of the Central Committee of ICF 2023 led by Engr. Sunday Gbenjo, Executive Secretaries of Education, Zonal Inspectors of Education, Local Inspectors of Education, Tutor Generals, members of Linkers club, members of AMIS, members of NAPPS, School Teachers, members of Parent-Teacher Association, The special students, and members of the public.

Free Shopping and free medical outreach was also Organized for the participants.

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Birthday Tribute: IPYF Felicitates Barr. Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli

The youth wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes(CCII) popularly known as Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF) has congratulated the Senator-Elect -Barr. Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli as he clocks 60.

The youth forum joined the rest of the world in congratulating and felicitating the Senator-elect for Oyo South Senatorial District who doubles as the Maye Balogun of Ibadanland on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

In the publication signed by the National Coordinator and General Secretary of the forum –Dr. Tunmise Adeagbo and Mr. Olanrewaju Abdulwahab respectively, made available to our correspondent; the forum seized the opportunity to appreciate the supports it has been receiving from the Senator –elect from time to time most especially the inestimable support it received towards the huge success recorded at the Second Edition of Ibadan Youth Summit (IYS 2.0) held in December 2022.

The forum charged the Senior Chief to continue to lead youth friendly life and prayed to God to continue to elongate his life and endow him with sound health to continue to serve Ibadanland and Nigeria at large.

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CCII President General Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga congratulates his opponent, Barr. Niyi Ajewole, says he lost his re-election bid to forces sponsored by some Past President-Generals

The outgoing President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes who doubles as the National President of Red Cross Society of Nigeria, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga has congratulated Barr. Niyi Ajewole who emerged PG-elect at the just concluded CCII General elections.

Prince Yemisi Adeaga is quoted below:

I congratulate my opponent, Barr. Niyi Ajewole on his victory in the just concluded CCII general election and wish him the very best.

I appreciate all the constituents clubs who believed in my leadership for their unwavering commitment and support which has not only brought development to CCII but also improved the management of resources of the Council.

I appreciate the candidates in my team for their doggedness and spirit of sportsmanship.

I also appreciate all members of my campaign team, supporters, friends, and families for making it possible to face the struggle against mischief, defamation and character assassination which was deployed by the opposing team, to garner pity votes.

Special appreciation goes to my wife, Princess Oluyemisi Adeaga and my children for their unquantifiable support and love.

I also acknowledge the effort of some past President-Generals notably the letter circulated by Chief Bayo Oyero to all constituent clubs on the eve of the election to campaign against me. I take the result as the will of God who will serve each and everyone of us according to what we deserve.

A good take home for us despite the glaring attempts to circumvent the CCII constitution, character assassination and mischief backed up by the external forces who have made themselves kingmakers, is that our performance and leadership skills earned us 45% votes against 53% secured by the winner.

Conclusively, the interest of Ibadan remains paramount to me and I thank God for the opportunity he has given me to serve Ibadanland and Nigeria at large in a humanitarian capacity, this will continue to enhance my contributions towards having a better society.

Long live CCII
Long live Ibadanland
Long live Oyo state
Long live Nigeria.

Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga, President General, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) 2021-2023.

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IPYF CONGRATULATES AJEWOLE charged him to reconcile CCII and harness the power of Youths

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The well-known Youth Wing of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) –Ibadan Prime Youths Forum has congratulated the President-General-Elect of the council –Chief (Barr.) Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole of Oluyole Social Elite, Ibadan as he wins CCII Presidential Election.

Sequel to the General elections of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes that came up on Friday 14th April, 2023 at Ibadan House, the forum has congratulated the President-General-Elect on his victory at the poll and charged him to expedite actions on reconciliation of the council members, complete projects being handled and supervised by the council, fix the loopholes in the provisions of the Constitution of the Council, finetune and roll out projects and programmes to further establish Ibadan as a mega city, and consolidate on harnessing the power of youths.

In the press release jointly signed by the National Coordinator and General Secretary of the forum -Dr. Oluwatunmise Victor Adeagbo and Mr. Olanrewaju Abdulwahab respectively, the forum is in no doubt of the capacity of the President-General-Elect having served as FIBSU National President in the past, and as the Legal Adviser of CCII in the recent past.

The forum implored the PG-Elect Chief Niyi Ajewole to immediately constitute power-packed reconciliatory committee to reconcile all divisions most especially the resigned CCII BOTs and the outgoing PG’s team. The forum beseeched all the factions to work together starting from the beginning of the forthcoming Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 so as to have a glamorous Ibadan week.

The forum expressed belief that the PG-elect would use his expertise and experience to fix the loopholes in the constitution of the council most especially the provisions that plunged the council into chaos during the course of electoral process.

The forum charged the PG-Elect to use his influence, experience, and capacity to complete the projects being handled and or supervised by the council most especially the Olubadan Palace as soon as possible. The forum expressed happiness that completion of Olubadan Palace is one of the top priorities of the PG-elect and thereby charged him to hit the ground running, complete, and commission the long overdue project as soon as possible.

The forum charged the P.G-elect and other members of the incoming Executive Council to finetune the annual programmes of the Council to meet up with the needs of the mega city that Ibadan is, increase the number of the affiliate clubs and that of the active clubs to enhance active participation of clubs and club members in programmes and activities of the council.

In conclusion, the forum charged the P.G-elect to consolidate on the achievements of Chief Yemi Soladoye and Prince Yemisi Adeaga in actively involving youths with capacities in activities and programmes of the council, with a believe that it will expand the reach of the Council which translates to improved cultural, social and economic impact of CCII on Ibadan environs.

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Ibadan Cultural Festival 2023 Week Chair’ Congratulates CCII PG Elect

On behalf of the 2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival Committee ,I want to congratulate the CCII PG Elect -Barrister Ajewole and his new executives .
The wisdom the new PG Elect need to steer the ship of CCII and hit the ground running positively shall be given to him IJMN.
Now that the elections had been won and lost,we should forgive ourselves and let’s put those negative energy behind us,allow genuine reconciliation and peace to reign.
We should all work together assiduously to rebuild and promote Ibadan ,create programmes for Ibadan indigents,brainstorming on the issues of land grabbers,find solutions to issues concerning the habit of selling birthright properties to non indigenes especially to the Ibos and other piles of challenges facing Ibadan people should be major concern.


2023 Ibadan Cultural Festival celebrations starts next week Sunday,23rd April,let’s come out in our hundreds to celebrate the legacy of our forefathers ( Ogun o kowa ri,omo Ibadan ki seru enikokan,Ogun o kowa ri.)
This Festival is coming at the right time to heal wounds,reconcile and align all our illustrious sons and daughters, brothers and sisters and friends from the same source with same Ibadan developmental agenda.
As you all know,it is a week long programme.
Come on April29,the grand Finale will take place at the Liberty stadium and the whole of Ibadan will go agog again in celebrations.
Pls don’t be left out.
Ibadan a gbe gbogbo wa o.
To my Muslim brothers,e ku oungbe o.
To my Christian faithful, e ku imura isin idupe ola.
To my isese worshipers,ayagbo,ayato.
Enjoy your weekend
Many thanks.

Engr Sunday Oyekanmi Gbenjo.
Chairman,2023 IBFC.

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FIBSU National Congratulates Barr. Ajewole Says Victory Well Deserved

The Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union National Council under the Leadership of Aare Fakolade Anuoluwapo TIMFAK has congratulated the President- General Elect, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Aare Barrister Niyi Ajewole on his electoral success of the CCII 2023 Election held on Friday, April 14th at Ibadan House.

According to Aare Fakolade, Barrister Niyi Ajewole served Ibadan meritoriously while serving as the President, Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union National Council some decades ago, and since then, he has been part and parcel of Ibadan development project till date.

“We congratulate Barrister Niyi Ajewole on his Electoral Victory as President- General Elect of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes. Right from his days as student, he has been contributing to the development of Ibadan land, seeing him elected as CCII PG is nothing than a well deserved victory. We wish him a successful tenure”

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