The Governor said “We are spending the Christmas break in Saki and so today, we went out to inspect some projects. One of the projects – the 9.7km Saki Township Road dualisation which we had hoped to commission this month, is behind schedule but will be ready for commissioning next month.
We also inspected the Adabo Primary Health Centre which is one of 299 PHCs being upgraded in Oyo State. It is about 60% complete. However, the Saki Township Stadium is not progressing as expected so we will be speaking with the contractor to find out the reason for this.
We also visited the Adabo Market, Saki which burnt down recently. We promised to rebuild the market and support the traders who lost goods in the inferno.”
Oyo state government, on Wednesday has again evacuated 95 beggars,17 mentally ill persons within Ibadan metropolis.
The government has reinstated that it will not rest on his oars until beggars and destitutes are totally get rid off the nooks and crannies of the state.
The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Kafilat Olayiwola stated this while leading the state raiding team on evacuation of beggars and destitutes from Mokola roundabout, Jemibewon road, Sango, Ojoo roundabout, Eleyele, Challenge, and Dugbe.
Other areas as captured in the exercise are; the popular Iwo road roundabout, Gbagi and Academy – Monatan road.
Speaking with the newsmen shortly after the exercise at the Akinyele Resettlement center, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Alhaja Olayiwola said, “When I assumed office about two months ago, I visited this place as a matter of duty to see the facilities on ground, welfarism of the people and how we can improve more on what I met on ground.
“I held meetings with the stakeholders, especially the leaders of the Hausa Arewa communities and they all commended the laudable efforts of the state government ably led by Governor Seyi Makinde for the initiative on this matter.
“Infact most of their leaders frowned at the non compliance of their people that had returned to the streets to continue their begging business and we assured them that we would recaptured them in no time of which we have started massively today again.
“We always received calls on the high increase of these beggars as they occupied all our major roads which is always an eye sore and we have strategized and renewed our plans to bring the mendicants who have left the provided Resettlement center back to the facility provided with adequate amenities which including free feeding in the morning, afternoon and night.
While expressing her displeasure over the attack of the state government raiding team by the beggars at the popular ‘Bola’ located at Jemibewon road, Alhaja Olayiwola said, government would not condone any act that would jeopardize the peace of the people of Oyo state
“Our team was seriously attacked with stones, sharp objects and sporadic gun shots by the beggars who ran to their undergrounds exchanging with our security men. Do we call those ones too beggars or hoodlums? Perpetrators of evil acts are fully among them though some may be innocent but we don’t trust anyone of them based on what we experienced today, but thank God for the security agents, they were able to overpowered them and we captured most of them back.”
Also contributing, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Christiana Abioye said, “necessary attention and more facilities have been provided for the evacuees to make it more habitable and conducive for them and I see no reason why they should not stay here just as the government has directed.
“We will not rest on our oars until we rid them off the state totally, we appeal to philanthropist to always come down to Akinyele Resettlement center to give alms to them.”
Some of the residents of Oyo State, Chief Bamiji Oyeyemi and Mrs Titilayo Adedoyin expressed their joy on the evacuation exercise as they affirmed that the beggars create all sorts of problems in the environment.
The duo urged the government to continue with the evacuation exercise.
The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Housing Corporation and a former Attorney General, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for spreading his developmental projects across the five zones in the State. Bayo Lawal said this while welcoming the Governor to the Oke Ogun area of the state where the Governor will be celebrating his birthday and Christmas. It could be recalled that Makinde had promised the people of Oke Ogun that he would be celebrating his birthday every year at Saki adding that government activities and operations would be conducted in the zone for at least a week.
Lawal who is the Bamofin of Kisi said the immediate past government of the state focused their developmental projects in Ibadan at the expense of other four zones in the state. His words:
“I am glad to welcome the Peoples’ governor to Oke Ogun. He is a talk and do governor. All his developmental strides and legacy projects are evenly distributed across all the five zones which include, Ibarapa, Ibadan, Ogbomoso, Oke Ogun and Oyo.
”He has turned all the zones to projects sites. The people of Oke Ogun one and two are solidly behind him. He has put smiles on our faces unlike the previous administration who abandoned us throughout their eight years in office.”
Lawal added that the people of other zones especially Oke Ogun will forever be grateful for the Governor’s gesture.
“Permit me to use this opportunity to welcome His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde to Oke Ogun where he will be celebrating his birthday and Christmas.
“I want to also commend the Governor for spreading developmental projects across all zones not ignoring any. Unlike in the past, where developmental projects were done mostly in the state capital ignoring other zones. The people of Oke Ogun will forever be grateful to you.” he said.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday said the 26bn allocated for Governor’s office in the 2022 budget is meant for over 10 departments and agencies under the Governor’s office and not for feeding.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor said this while signing two Bills into Law at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan.
Makinde listed some of the departments and agencies as the Bureau of Public Procurement; Operation Burst, the Oyo State Anti-corruption Agency, Oyo State Fire Service, Sustainable Development Goals SDG Office and others.
The governor also listed several projects that the administration is looking forward to completing in 2022, including the four bus terminals being constructed at Challenge, Ojoo, Iwo Road and New Ife road and the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, among others.
He charged residents of the state to continue to ask questions about what the administration is doing and how it is spending the state’s resources, saying:
He said: “That is why I try not to acknowledge when people try to say they want to come and thank me for doing this and that. It is the people’s money but not my money and we must spend it for the people.
“But I must also mention that every right comes with responsibility. Yes, you have the right to ask questions and you also have the responsibility not to spread lies and disinformation.
“Last year, during the budget signing, I had to dispel the rumor in the Press that the Oyo State House of Assembly had padded the budget. This year, it is something new. Some people went out to say that the N26bn allocated to capital and recurrent expenditure of the governor’s office is for feeding. Let me ask, what could we possibly be eating that will lead to such allocation?
“Well, let me make it clear for those who are still confused. The Governor’s Office is made up of at least 10 departments and agencies. Each department and agency has staff and they also carry out capital projects.
“For example, the Oyo State Fire Service and the Sustainable Development Goals SDG Office are under the Governor’s office. These are agencies that have capital projects. In fact, of the N26bn allocated to the Governor’s office, over 50 per cent is for the capital projects.
“We also have other agencies under the Governor’s Office, like the Bureau of Public Procurement; Operation Burst and the Oyo State Anti-corruption Agency.
“So, anyone going around saying this money is for feeding is just a mischief-maker.
“With this budget of growth and opportunities, we have things to look forward to in 2022. I will also like to take this opportunity to thank the good of Oyo State for all the support that you have given our administration in the last two years and for the opportunity you have given us to serve you.
“People want to say your administration or your government but it is not my administration, it is our administration and I am only the chief servant here. So, it has been a privilege that we did not take for granted.”
The Oyo State House of Assembly has lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for giving his assent to the Financial Autonomy Bill of the State Legislature.
The Governor granted the much awaited autonomy Wednesday while signing the 2022 Appropriation Bill of the State into Law.
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin in a statement shortly after the Governor’s assent described the development as another laudable feat by Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration.
Hon Ogundoyin said that with the signing of the bill into law, Oyo State Legislature will commence full financial autonomy from January, 2022.
” The whole Oyo State Legislature including all the 32 honorable members as well as the staff are overwhelmed with joy for the bold step taken by Governor Seyi Makinde to sign the Fund Management Bill of Oyo State House of Assembly into Law. This has granted full financial autonomy to the State Legislature, and it will help to further strengthen our democracy and ensure unhindered separation of power.”
Hon Ogundoyin noted that Oyo State has joined the number of few States that have signed the bill into law.
“We passed the Oyo State House of Assembly Funds Management Bill on July 15, 2021 and the Governor has assented to it. This is surely laudable” Oyo Speaker said.
In his own reaction, the Chairman of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN Oyo State House of Assembly, Comrade Yemi Alade appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde whom he described as a worker friendly Governor for giving his assent to the bill.
The PASAN Chairman also commended the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly Edward Adebo Ogundoyin and other Honourable members of the 9th Assembly for their efforts towards ensuring that the Legislative Financial Autonomy law comes to reality in Oyo state.
The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has narrated how he had once attempted to commit suicide but had to change his mind after listening to series of inspirational music, describing music as a key component of human existence, an iconic cultural expression and the best endowment from God to humanity for all seasons.
Ooni Ogunwusi gave this this narration yesterday at The Muson Centre, Lagos while speaking during the opening session of the maiden edition of ‘Memorable Moments With Music’.
“This is a very great moment for me. There is power in music. When I almost committed suicide in my younger age as a real estate business man, it was music that saved my life. Music is a perfect communication with God.
“I had become very successful in the real estate sector at a very young age. I took a loan of 8 billion naira about 12 years ago to build an high rise building which I had to pull down by myself when we were already on the 10th floor, and the money went down the drain. Life turned upside down thereafter and the only option was for me to commit suicide, but listening to series of inspirational music reset my thinking faculty to remember the common saying ‘There is Hope When There is Life”
“I have since then adopted music as a very powerful solution tool when faced with challenges, and I made up mind to invest in music and art for the economic empowerment and mental liberation of our youths and the less privileged people in our society. Ladies and gentlemen, whatever you are going through, please don’t give up. Use inspirational music to elevate your spirit
“This is indeed a calling for me and I feel so happily fulfilled tonight with this 1st day of this musical project, a 3 day musical show which I tagged ‘Memorable Moments With Music’. Ooni narrated.
The African foremost monarch stated that he has taken it as part of the overall mission of the House of Oduduwa to establish a viable model of social cohesion through the formation of “Memorable Moments With Music” using as an holistic, invaluable and tremendous strategy that embraces and amplifies the thematic rich stories of Africa through the voices and sound of different musical genres and groups across Africa.
The Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) said he is in collaboration with different musical groups like his own Ile-Ife based Akorin Oodua, Emerald Choir in Akure, Bethesda Home for the Blind, Lagos, UNILAG Choral, Xplicit Dancers, Ibadan Ekemini Theatre Troupe, Oghene Umu-Africa (Children of Africa), Team Definition, appearance of Kenny Blaq, Bisola Omoge Bata, and other exceptional groups to achieve success for the 3 day musical event.
The ‘Memorable Moments With Music’ holding at the Muson Centre, a 3-day musical program will have its grand finale session by 7pm on Thursday 23rd December 2021 parading award winning artistes and musical groups.
Oyo State Governor, Oluwaseyi Makinde, on Tuesday, received the draft of the Oyo State Development Plan, 2021-2040, from the Central Working Committee and Technical Group.
He stated that his administration will unveil a long-term state development plan and a medium-term development plan from 2021-2025 in the second quarter of next year.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor, while receiving the draft of the development plan 2021-2040 at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, said that the plan, which would be unveiled through an economic summit, would facilitate economic prosperity for Oyo State and serve as a guide for successive administrations.
He explained that the plan would equally help enforce commitment to promises made to the people, adding that the plan comprises economic development, human capital and social development, infrastructure development and physical planning, among others.
Governor Makinde also stressed that the development plan would keep the people abreast of the government’s visions in ensuring sustainable development in the state as well as promote participatory governance.
He said: “It was just about six months ago that we inaugurated this 27-member Oyo State Economic Steering Committee with a mandate to create the document that will serve as a roadmap for sustainable development for our dear state.
“Well, I am excited that today, we are receiving the document, the Oyo State Development Plan (Agenda 2040) and the medium-term development plan for 2021-2025.
“Well, you know politicians like making promises in every election cycle – in about two weeks’ time in 2022 – that will be the beginning of another election cycle. “What you see is either we make big promises or recycle old promises to the people but what ensures that these promises made become promises kept is having a roadmap with clearly defined milestones and deliverables.
“In fact, I can say that the economic prosperity that we are enjoying currently is because we are working with the roadmap. We already had the plan of what to prioritise, and now, we will prioritise it.
“We have seen what works and so, in keeping with tenets of our engineering a modern Oyo State, and as true pioneers of transformation, our administration embarked on creating this document so that those that are coming after us will not have to go through the same struggles that we went through.
“This development plan will, in the medium and long terms, provide reliable pointers to sustainable development. The document will be presented to the good people of Oyo State in all the geopolitical zones for their buy-in. This is because we do not think we are the most brilliant in the state or we know where the shoe pinches in all the geopolitical zones. So, we will give them the opportunity to see this document and also make their inputs.
“The document will be sent to the Executive Council for approval. We can make plans but when we don’t put timelines, it may just be a mirage. So, I will give a timeline of on/or before the third anniversary of this administration, we would launch the document.”
Governor Makinde, who stated that the development plans contained in the document were based on the four pillars of economic development; human capital and social development; infrastructure development; and physical planning and sustainable development; said it became imperative to plan for the future of the state.
“I must say that making this plan for the future is not an easy task. “For example, the Nigeria of today is different from the Nigeria of 25 years ago. In the same way, the Oyo State we have today will be different from the Oyo State that we will see in the next twenty years.
“In putting together this economic plan, a metric that changes the dynamics of the society has to be taken into consideration. But you can be confident that a good job has been done in this document,” the governor added.
He appreciated the effort of the central working committee and technical working group for their immense contributions towards the production of the Oyo State Development Plan (Agenda 2040) and medium-term development plan 2021-2025. Earlier in his remark, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Prof. Babatunde Musibau, noted that the development plan will be the first of its kind in the history of Oyo State.
He hinted that the plan is all about the identification of a more holistic solution to development problems, explaining that the development plan contained four pillars and 25 thematic areas in line with the global development agenda.
He also noted that the document has a specific time benchmark with clear vision and smart goals.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, described the death of the Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Abdul-Azeez Adewuyi Aribiyan II, on Tuesday, as another sad loss to the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted him as commiserating with the immediate family of the traditional ruler, the entire people of Igangan, the people of Ibarapaland and the traditional institution in the zone and Oyo State. According to the governor, the entire people of Ibarapaland and, indeed, the Oyo State government, would miss the late royal father, whom he said collaborated with his government to restore peace to Igangan. The governor said: “I received the news of the passing of the Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Abdul-Azeez Adewuyi, who joined the pantheon of the gods today.
“Oba Adewuyi’s demise is another sad loss among the ranks of our royal fathers. I express heart-felt condolences to his family, the people of Igangan and the traditional council in Ibarapa and Oyo State.
“Kabiyesi will be remembered for his love for his community and his readiness to cooperate with the state government to restore peace to Igangan, which has been yielding positive results.
“May Allah forgive his sins and grant repose to Oba Adewuyi’s soul.”
On his part, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has mourned the death of the Asigangan The Asigangan of Igangan land in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo state.
The Speaker in a statement in Ibadan described the death of the monarch at 76 as shocking. The Oba reportedly joined his ancestors Tuesday morning during a brief illness. Hon Ogundoyin said ” It is sad that Oyo state has again lost another traditional ruler, the Asigangan. His death is coming just nine days after the death of the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade the third. Another guardian and custodier of our tradition and culture has gone to the land beyond.
“My heartfelt condolences to the people of Igangan land and to the entire people of Ibarapaland. Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeoyo is a friend close to me and a highly intelligent monarch. I will personally miss his elderly and fatherly counseling as well as his amiable nature” The Speaker also commiserated with the Oyo State traditional council in general and Ibarapa traditional council in particular on the death of Oba Asigangan. Hon Ogundoyin prayed for the repose of the soul of the Oba.
The Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 2000 of its personnel to some strategic locations in the state, to ensure a crime-free Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The State Commandant, Adaralewa Akintayo, made the disclosure at the Command Headquarters, old Nitel Building, Agodi, Ibadan, while addressing officers of the Armed Squad, Counter Terrorist Unit, Female Squad, Disaster Management, Agro Rangers and Under-Cover deployed to motor parks, recreational centres, worship centres and high ways to ensure water-tight security in the state before, during and after the Christmas and New year celebrations.
In a statement signed by the Oyo NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Oluwole Olusegun, Commandant Adaralewa charged the officers and men to be disciplined, patriotic and civil in dealing with the public, as every Nigerian deserves respect, devoid of humiliation and intimidation.
Through the statement, he called on all the Christian faithful in the state to use the festive season to pray for peace in the country, be benevolent and moderate in celebration.
The statement reports the commandant urging well-meaning Nigerians to warn their children and wards to desist from any act that could threaten the peace of the state and to refrain from throwing fire crackers, especially now that the dry season and harmattan are fully here, and as such, the tendency for fire outbreak is very high during this period of the year.
He further called on citizens and residents of the state to, in case of any security threats, call the Command’s emergency numbers: 08062384818, 08077513995, 09055533303, 08035383164 and 08058268164.
“Be vigilant and security conscious anywhere you are and alert NSCDC near you while we as organization would do the needful to protect the lives and property of residents in the state,” the statement concludes
The President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga on Monday, 20th of December, 2021 commended the leadership and all the members of the Ibadan Prime Youth Forum for being a pride to CCII and for fulfilling the purpose to which the forum was established.
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Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga gave this remark during the reception ceremony organized by the 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week Committee to celebrate Alhaji Abiola Alli as he resumes Office as the New President of Omo Ajorosun Club Ibadan.
The event which held at Ibadan House, Oke-Aremo had in attendance a former President of Omo Ajorosun Club, who’s also the Ekefa Balogun Olubadan of Ibadan land, Chief Sarafadeen Alli as the Chairman of the occasion.
The Ekefa Balogun Olubadan of Ibadan land, Chief Sarafadeen Alli while giving his remark, also recognized the activities of Ibadan Prime Youth Forum in the last few weeks and affirmed his readiness to be associated with the Forum. In his words, he reiterated that with the activities of the Forum which he has heard and seen, the future of CCII and Ibadan land is very bright.
In his reaction, the National Coordinator of the Ibadan Prime Youths Forum (IPYF also known as the CCII Youth wing), Dr Oluwatunmise Adeagbo expressed his joy and gratitude to God for bringing the youths of Ibadan together for quality development at this time.
He said ‘I was moved to tears when the the CCII President General and Chief Sarafadeen Alli, the Ekefa Balogun of Ibadanland recognized our effort at IPYF aimed at contributing our own quota to the development of Ibadan land, during their speeches today, I thank God for this. Also, I appreciate all the executives and members of the Ibadan Prime Youth Forum for working as a team to achieve this laudable feat.’
Dr ‘Tunmise Adeagbo advised IPYF members to continue to work as a team. He encouraged that they must always come to term after any form of disagreement. Also, he promised the CCII Leadership and Ibadanland of continued effort towards making Ibadan a better place.
Dignitaries present at the occasion were Mr Adeola Oloko representing the Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Saliu Akanmu Aje Ogungunnuso I, all the CCII Executives members, Iyaloja of Ibadanland Chief Mrs Iswat Ameringun, Notable Mogajis from Maye compound, Ibikunle compound, ‘Iba Oluyole compound.
Other dignitaries include the chairman of Ibadan 2022 cultural week festival Balogun Gafar Ojetola, The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ibadan Mr Olatunji Oladejo, Member and new executive of Omo Ajorosun Club, CCII and IPYF members.
