The Ibadan Prime Youth Forum under the leadership of Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo on Thursday on behalf of all Ibadan Youths congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun.
In a statement made available by the National Coordinator, he described the new Mornach as a blessing to Ibadan as his wealth of experience in Administration & Governance will help in the development of Ibadan.
“On behalf of all Ibadan Youths but Indigenes and residents, I congratulate our royal father, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun on his ascension to the throne”
“We believe that his reign like those before him will sustain and promote peace and advance the development of Ibadan land”
“Kabiesi years of experience in Administration and Governance, having served in both private and public sector is an added advantage to us in Ibadan and this will reflect in the overall development of Ibadan land”
The Forum also extends their appreciation to the Executive Governor of Oyo, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde and the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes under the leadership of Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga for the support given to the revered Mornach.
His Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, The Executive Governor of Oyo State Governor, has presented the staff of office to the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade II).
The presentation took place on Friday afternoon at the historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan. While presenting the Staff of Office, the Governor implored the new Olubadan to be father to all.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, & Governor of Kano State.
Others include; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa and Osun State Deputy Governor, Benedict Alabi among other prominent citizens were in attendance.
Traditional Leaders present includes: The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye, Sultan of Sokoto, Emir of Kano the Deputy and the Ààrẹ Ọ̀nà Kakanfò of Yorùbáland, Otunba Gani Adams, were also in attendance.
Other dignitaries presents Includes Chiefs of Nigerian Armed Forces, Captain of Industries, Royal Fathers among others.
It’s with great sense of humility and utmost loyalty to your Excellency, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde, the People’s Governor of Oyo State that I write this open letter as a bonafide and concerned Party man.
Your Excellency, I must commend you for the good work you have been doing in Oyo State since you assumed Office in May 29, 2019 as all these are evident in the feasible infrastructural developments going on throughout the State. The light up Oyo project, heavy investment in Agriculture and most especially your administration’s efforts and success in Education, Economy and Road networks.
Your Excellency, I’m Makanjuola Oluwatosin Taofeek Aka Tosin Gboye, the son of one of your late trusted ally, Hon Makanjuola Adegboyega Abdulwasiu fondly called (Gboye ibo). Without bothering you with rhetorics, aside the fact that he was one of your trusted ally when alive, he was one of the PDP leaders that was instrumental to the success of your election in 2019. He travelled far and wide, made friends and equally had enemies just to ensure that you emerged. Today, I’m happy to say that his efforts towards your aspiration was a success.
Your Excellency, it’s pertinent I write to you at this crucial time and that’s why I’m doing so. This House (Oyo State PDP) must not fall, by the virtue of your Office, you remain the Leader of the Party in the State, as we believe in your Leadership, I wish to inform you that some elements in the Party are working towards ensuring that the Party get divided by acting as the alpha and omega of the Party.
Your Excellency Sir, as young as I am, the workings and operations of the PDP in the State is not new to me. My Father helped lay a solid foundation of the Party with some eminent personalities in the State and served the Party and the People of Oyo State till his last moment on earth.
I have been informed from reliable sources, alleging your Excellency that you’re planning to give direct ticket to all Serving State PDP members of Oyo State House of Assembly. Sir, upon receiving this news, I have no doubt that it’s the work of those who want to destabilize the party using your name. Sir, you have been demonstrating exemplary leadership in the Party and State and you won’t want to do such for the Progress and Unity of the Party which you stood for, as this was the reason why I believe that it’s the hand work of those who want to destabilize the party using you as a cover up.
Your Excellency, I’m speaking on behalf of teeming concerned Party faithful’s and People with Aspirations that your Excellency should be fair to all and allow the Party members to decide through primary election.
Your Excellency sir, giving everyone the chance and fair play at the Party’s Primary will not only add credence to your Leadership but also uphold unity and oneness which I believe is your upmost priority.
Without much ado, I implore your Excellency to give every aspiring members of the Party a level playing ground at the Primary Election.
Your Excellency, as an Indigene of Ibadan and resident of Ibadan North Local Government, loyal and dedicated member and who’s also one of your advocates of Good Governance, I will be declaring my Interest in few days to serve the people of my Constituency, Ibadan north II and Oyo State at large.
Finally, I must specially recognize and appreciate you for the high level of youth inclusion in Governance in Oyo State, this has been made possible through your benevolence and further assert the strength and how resourceful our youths are. It’s on this premise I also make myself available for elective position, as I have been contributing to the development of my locality in personal capacity.
Thank you, Your Excellency
Signed Asiwaju Makajuola Oluwatosin Taofeek Ibadan North Local Government. Oyo State House of Assembly Hopeful.
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde is set to receive Dignitaries all over the world at the Coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Moshood Olalekan Ishola Balogun, Alli Okunmade II as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland at Mapo Hall on Friday.
According to sources close to the Chairperson of the State Coronation Planing Committee, Mrs Olubamiwo Adosun, who’s also the Secretary to the State Government confirmed to our correspondent that among the dignitaries expecting at the Coronation are; Sultan of Sokoto, Royal fathers throughout Yoruba land, State Governors, Captain of Industries among others.
In a personal statement made available to the public on Wednesday by Mrs Adeosun, on behalf of the State Government and the Committee she felicitated with the Immediate Family of the His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun, the People of Ibadan and also assured them that all is set for the Coronation.
She said: “The Olubadan Coronation Committee, on behalf of His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde wishes to alert the residents of Ibadan, the good people of Oyo State and our well wishers across the globe of the coronation of our revered monarch, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Friday March 11, 2022. “Arrangements have been put in place for this momentous occasion as we express the determination of Governor Makinde and the Executive Council of Oyo State to stage an event befitting of the status of His Imperial Majesty and Ibadanland.“In line with the directives of His Excellency, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, the Coronation Committee has taken necessary steps to make the coronation of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mohood Olalekan Ishola Balogun (Alli Okunmade 11), a colourful event and a masterpiece.“While we will advise motorists and everyone attending to adhere strictly to the traffic advisory already made public by relevant government agencies, we wish our new monarch a tenure blessed with goodness, peace and unprecedented development.”.
Kazeem Olubunmi Isolagbenla Foundation in conjunction with Sustainable Development Club, Department of Local Government and Development Studies, The Polytechnic, Ibadan on Tuesday organized the first Public Lecture and Capacity Building to Celebrate 2022 International Women’s Day, with the Theme “Breaking The Barriers To A Successful And Sustainable Woman”.
The Program was hosted by Mrs Adenike Adedokun with Ambassador Romoke Ayinde and Dr. Mrs Olaniyan as Guest Speakers
Standing in for the Board Chairman of the Kazeem Olubunmi Isolagbenla Foundation and also a key partner to the Program Mr Kolawole Amusat-Gbenla, emphasized the need to educate young women, equip them with adequate skills needed to be useful to the society. According to the Board Chairman message on the occasion, “In line with the 2022 International Women’s Day theme: “Breaking the Bias” we are collaborating with the Sustainable Development Club, The Polytechnic, Ibadan today to organize a day capacity building for young women in the citadel of learning to empower them to become successful and sustainable women in the future”
“This is necessary because our young women needed to be educated, guided and empowered to be able to take the right and acceptable path to success and sustainability”
Mr Kazeem Isolagbenla faulted the National Assembly on the Women’s Inclusion Bill which was rejected, he further charges the Federal Government and National Assembly to have a rethink, he said ” I want to remind us that recently, the National Assembly of our country took some legislative decisions such as denial of 35% appointed position for women and affirmative action in party administration and leadership” “I want to urge the Federal Government and National Assembly to have a rethink, a review that will reflect the quest and aspiration of the generality of Nigerian Women”
Delivering her lecture, Amb. Romoke Ayinde the first Guest Speaker emphasized the need for women to be successful in everything they do. “In all ramifications, a woman should be successful and sustainable professionally, educationally, maritally, economically, ethically to mention but a few”
Ambassador Romoke further charges Women to stand up and take their rightful place in the society, saying that excuse is not enough reason likewise lack of formal education, color or skin, neither argument for gender parity are enough reasons not to be successful in ones career and useful to the society.
Dr. Mrs Olaniyan of the Vocational Study Center of The Polytechnic, Ibadan while delivering her lecture reteirated the need for women to have sound education saying that Education is Liberation.
She further encourages women not to relent in their pursuit for excellence.
Participants were drawn for young women and students of The Polytechnic. Others in attendance were Heads of Department of Local Government Studies & Business Administration.
Others includes; Dr. Yusuf(Mechatronics), Dr. Banji Adepoju(LGDS) Alhaji Azeez (LGDS),Mr. Sheriff Ajao(LGDS), Mr Olutuase(GNS), Mr Adedayo Muyiwa(GNS) President of Sustainable Development Club & President of Local Government Students Association.
The First Technical University, Ibadan on Saturday, 5th March, 2022 held their first Convocation ceremony under the Vice-Chancellorship of Professor Ayobami Salami.
The Visitor to the Institution, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde was Governor ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun. While delivery the message of the State Government, Mrs Adeosun explained that focus has shifted from white collar jobs to self-employment, adding that attention has shifted towards institutions that prepare graduate job providers and not mere job seekers.
The governor, while congratulating the eminent personalities that were conferred with distinguished fellowship award of First Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan, requested for more assistance in terms of donations for the development of the Institution.
He said: “I am greatly delighted to be here today on the occasion of the maiden Convocation Ceremonies of this citadel of learning – First Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan.“This epoch-making event is not only significant in the history of this great Institution, it also provides more opportunities for the re-engineering of the State and its lost glory in the area of vocational and entrepreneurship skills. Before I dwell further, let me on behalf of myself and the entire State Executive Council congratulate the Vice-Chancellor of this Institution, Professor Ayo Salami together with his team for this milestone and being a part of this historic event.“However, it is not how long that matters but how well. It is in this background that I congratulate the graduands for the successful completion of your programmes.“By implication, the graduands have satisfied all academic board requirements for the award of degrees of the Institution. “Let me point out at this juncture that the graduands have been certified to be worthy in learning and character.“Also, I am aware that the kind of training that this Institution provides exposes students to practicals in various fields of their studies. “It is no gainsaying, therefore, that these graduands have acquired the necessary skills in vocational training, skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development as prerequisite for self-reliance and job creation.” According to him, in today’s world, emphasis has shifted from white collar jobs, which he said are not readily available, to self-employment.“In essence therefore, attention has shifted towards institutions that prepare graduate job providers and not mere job seekers. This is in line with the current global reality which is bent towards institutions that produce self-reliant graduates either through gainful employment or personal investment after graduation, he said.”He congratulated the eminent personalities who have distinguished themselves in their respective callings and have been considered worthy to be conferred with distinguished fellowship award of First Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan.He expressed happiness that many of the awardees were already contributing towards the upliftment of the Institution, while also praising the host communities for the cordial relationship that exists between them and Tech-U.“It is, however, pertinent at this juncture to seek more support in terms of donation from all and sundry towards the advancement of the Institution,” the governor said.He further submitted: “Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I, on behalf of the State Government, I wish to acknowledge the landmark achievements of Tech-U in the areas of research and development, as well as collaboration with donor agencies, sister Institutions and international organizations. Some of these partnerships have further earned the State international recognition and funding of notable projects in the Institution.
“Let me reiterate that this administration sees education as a key aspect of growth and development. And that is why it forms an integral part of the four-point service agenda. Our goal is to ensure free and qualitative education in a bid towards lifting the people from poverty and underdevelopment. This is why we have been ambitiously investing in education at all levels.We believe that education should liberate society, help to fight poverty, defeat unemployment, and engender industry. I am glad to note that the First Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan, is being propelled along this line.”He acknowledged the fact that the institution is growing, and that the growth covers all segments of the University administration in terms of high-quality students, increase in qualified human resources and infrastructural development geared towards promoting a functional institution.”“In the current order, it has been discovered that funding and maintenance of public Institutions and infrastructure can no longer be satisfactorily managed by government alone. In line with this imperative order is the clarion call to management of institutions to search for grants, research collaboration and sponsorship of research and other developmental needs. I truly believe that things would get better but the support of all stakeholders in the Oyo State project is important.”He quoted Jesse Jackson, sayiing : “If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know, I can achieve it” and declared that the graduands should allow the quote continue to echo in their mind as they go into the world.
He added that the graduands must also be guided by the African proverb which says that the firewood we gathered in our youth is what we will warm ourselves with in old age.In his address,the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Ayobami Salami, said that Tech-U is a very unique Institution that ensures that apart from the normal degree programme, every student must go through a Diploma programme in Entrepreneurship and a certificate programme in one other international language apart from English.He said the Institution has recorded many achievements within the short time of its existence, saying that in the latest ranking by NUC,the Tech-U is 7th among all the state Universities, and 27th among all the universities ranked in Nigeria.The VC, hinted that the University within two years of commencement of academic activities won three international research grants with a combined worth of over $450,000 and host of many others.He appreciated the governor of Oyo state for giving free hand to run the Institution and allowing local government scholarship scheme to continue unhindered.
He therefore announced that the first class graduands who are interested in academic pursuits have been offered automatic employment immediately after their National Youths Service.
He added that the school has secured the support of the local and international partners to award scholarship to all that accept the offer, to enable them have international exposure through Master degree training in the United States of America as well as Brazil.The institution later conferred awards of honorary doctorate degrees on Chief (Dr.)Tunde Afolabi, the institution’s Chancellor, notable entreprenuer, Chief Adebayo Akande, former Head of Service of the Federation, Chief Mrs. Amal Pepple, Professor if history, Toyin Falola and the Managing Director of Guarantee Trust Bank, Mr. Segun Agbaje..
An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State capital, today remanded Rahman Adedoyin and six other suspects over the death of Timothy Adegoke.
Rahman Adedoyin is the Chairman of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, Osun State, the last known place that Timothy Adegoke lodged prior to his death.Adegoke, an MBA student of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, died under suspicious circumstances at the hotel.Adegoke, who has since been buried, had arrived Ile-Ife to write his examination and lodged in the hotel before meeting his death.Adedoyin’s son, who is also a suspect, is still at large.
Dr Jimoh Olatunde, a prosecution witness in the trial of a former Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, has alleged that Ojerinde diverted N341.9 million from the National Examination Council to set up a personal printing press, school and buildings.
He added that N216, 297, 443 was deceitfully withdrawn from NECO’s account for payments for 17 fictitious printing contracts, saying the money was used for establishing the printing press.
Olatunde was the first witness to be brought before Justice Mikailu, in a 10-count charge of official corruption and abuse of office brought against Ojerinde by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.
The commission’s spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, in a statement on Sunday quoted Olatunde as saying this before a High Court sitting in Niger state.
The witness is said to be a former Deputy Director and Head of Treasury at NECO.
The statement quoted him to have said, “We followed due process for the award of the contracts strictly on paper but I am confirming to this court that I know what went on underneath despite perfection of all the documents and processes.
“Let me give you an instance, between 2004/5 most printing contracts were awarded to these 17 companies owned by a friend of Prof. Dibu Ojerinde. He was the one in charge of all printing materials in NECO.
“He brought a handwritten bill of N246, 914, 890 when he wanted to establish a printing press for Prof Dibu Ojeriende and I was directed to pay 87.6% amounting to N216, 297, 443 only. We perfected all the documents through the award of fictitious contracts to the 17 companies.”
While being led in evidence by counsel to ICPC, Ebenezer Shogunle, Ogugua said the witness confessed he acquired various properties in Minna for Ojerinde using different fronts including one Alhaji Muri Lamidi, and a fictitious address in Kontagora, Niger State.
Ogugua said listed properties include a multiple storey building known as ‘TejumolaHouse’, Ojodu, Lagos, which was acquired in 2003, in the name of Doyin Ogbohi Industries Limited from Intercontinental Bank for N27 million and Sapati International School, Ilorin, Kwara State, which was built at an initial contract sum of N98.6 million.
She said the witness took full responsibility for all the illegal withdrawal of funds from NECO as the Head of Treasury as of the time the alleged fraud took place.
She added, “A total of 18 documents including correspondence addressed to the witness as ‘Client Representative’ by the various contractors used for the projects as well as Bills of Quantities were tendered and admitted in evidence.
“The witness also tendered some documents to show that a number of shares in some blue-chip companies acquired for the former JAMB boss were transferred to ‘Madiba’sTrust’, an entity created to consolidate.
“While being cross-examined by the defendant’s counsel, Ibrahim Ishyaku, SAN, the ICPC witness also tendered a list of 17 companies which he said were used to siphon funds from NECO to acquire some of the companies and assets for the benefit of the defendant.”
The matter was adjourned to March 7 and 8, 2022 for continuation of hearing following a complaint of backache by the witness and further cross-examination by the defence counsel.
The finals of the Ibadan Cultural Festival Essay Competition held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo. The competition, which was open to all students of Ibadan origin in all tertiary institutions in the country and beyond, had its title as “Ibadanland Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Imagining the Future of a City”. After the screening of submissions, a panel of judges produced a shortlist of four finalists including Abdulroshid Sadiq (from the University of Ibadan), Bukunmi Alade Agboola (from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), Morufat Tijani (from University of Ibadan) and Nabeelah Mobolaji-Ajani (from University of Ilorin).
Coordinated by Prof. Remi Raji-Oyelade, the chairman of the Education Subcommittee, the shortlisted candidates were given the opportunity to present their essays before a moderate audience comprising the executive members of CCII led by the President-General, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga, the Cultural Festival Committee headed by Balogun Gafar Ojetola, parents, friends and well-wishers of the contestants.
In his opening speech, the President-General, Prince Adeaga congratulated the finalists (including Bukunmi Agboola who participated via Zoom) for showcasing their writing abilities. He encouraged them to develop more interest in the cultural affairs of the city of their birth and the sky will be their limits. With Balogun Ojetola as time-keeper, and the Mr Olatunji Oladejo and Mrs Adenike Adefioye as judges, the contestants had their turns before the audience.
At the end of the competition, the first place winner was Abdulroshid Sadiq, and the first runner-up was Morufat Ajani, with both Bukunmi Agboola and Nabeelah Mobolaji-Ajani coming head-to-head as joint second runners-up.
All the finalists were commended for showing great promise. The official awards ceremony for the winners of this essay competition and the quiz competition among secondary school students will come up on March 17, 2022 as part of the Ibadan Cultural Festival 2022 events.
The Federation of Ibadan Students’ Union National Council on Thursday, 24th of February decorated Chief Mrs Temitope Awotunde as National Adviser for the Union.
Mrs Awotunde until his appointment is the Head of Department, Community Health of Oyo State College of Health Science & Technology, Eleyele, Ibadan.
Chief Mrs is also the Iyalode Asa 1 & Ashiwaju Iyalode of Awotan land. She also holds the chieftaincy title of Otun Iyalode of Idi-Oro Elewa, Adetokun, Ologuneru.
The Decoration and award ceremony took place in the Premises of the College with Principal Officers of the Instruction in attendance.
Among other dignitaries presents were the Representatives of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes including the members of her Club, Omo Ajegbinyo where she’s currently serving as the General Secretary.
Speaking at the event, the National President, Aare Fakolade Anuoluwapo said that the Union deemed it fit to appoint her as one of our National Staff Adviser following her antecedents as a humanitarian, teacher and community developer who prioritize the interest of Ibadan and her students above personal interest.
“We recognize her contribution in the student community and in the development of Ibadan land, we are proud of her antecedents and we believe, that being out National Staff Adviser will add clamour to the Union, as our priority is to protect the interest of our members and contribute our quota to the development of Ibadan”
The University of Ibadan at the event, also presented an Award of Excellence to Chief Mrs.
