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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has dismissed rumors of plans by the State Legislature to suspend some members.

The Speaker who stated this on Thursday while addressing the House at plenary noted that suspending any member would only create a vacuum that would make the electorates and the constituents suffer.

He harped on the need for all members of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly to prioritise the needs of their constituents above any other personal interests.

“It has come to my attention that we have concluded plans to suspend the so called erring members of the 10th Oyo State House of Assembly, and I want to assure you that this is not true.

“We are elected to serve our constituents, and we must prioritize their needs above our own interests. Suspending any member would only create a vacuum that would make our electorates suffer, and we cannot allow that to happen.”

The Speaker said some false news and rumors being peddled around in the last few days by some members under whatever guise or group were capable of creating unnecessary tension and causing avoidable conflict.

“I stand before you today to address the events of the past week or so, which have been marked by unnecessary tension and division. Some members have chosen to portray themselves as a unity or dissident group, and in doing so, have created a seemingly toxic atmosphere in this House.Their actions have put us in a bad light and have presented the so-called aggrieved members as being out of touch with the priorities of our constituents. Let me remind you all that we have come to this House to serve and represent our people, not to pursue personal interests or agendas.

“We have a sacred responsibility to work together for the betterment of Oyo State and its citizens. We must not allow petty squabbles and selfish ambitions to derail us from our noble mission.

“I urge my fellow lawmakers to avoid sponsoring false news and casting aspersions on the leadership of the House. We must work together and avoid bickering and unfounded rumors. This House will not be distracted from its constitutional responsibilities and duties.

“The Media is a powerful tool for good or bad hence we must be careful not to use it to spread falsehood or fuel division. Instead, let us use it to inform, educate and enlighten our constituents on the good work that we are doing.

“We need to focus on the task at hand and work in unison to deliver on our promises to the people of Oyo State. We cannot allow personal interests to derail us from our duties. It is not business as usual, and we must rise above petty politics to serve our constituents with integrity and dedication. Let us put our constituents first and work together to build a better Oyo State for all.”

The Speaker appealed to his colleagues to be mindful of the sensitivity of their words and actions.

“We must be aware of the impact our statements can have on our colleagues, on our constituents and on the stability of this House. We must work together, even in the face of disagreement in order to achieve greater things. Let me say here that, no member(s) will be victimised or deprived their rights and entitlements as duly elected members of this honourable Assembly.”

Hon Adebo Ogundoyin called for harmony and collaboration between the Legislature and all other arms of Government.

“Let us avoid issues that could pitch the State Executive against the Legislature, and be wary of the antics of external influences whose major aim is to cause disunity and destabilise the House.” Oyo Speaker said

In a bid to tackle the escalating security challenges in the country, the Southern Governors’ Forum has unanimously agreed to support state and community policing. This decision was announced by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, the newly appointed Chairman of the Forum.

The governors are seeking to establish state police forces to improve security and address the growing concerns of kidnapping, ransom demands, and other crimes. While critics fear potential abuse of power, Governor Abiodun believes that state and community policing are essential for the region’s development and security.

Currently, governors have limited control over the police in their states, as commissioners report directly to the Inspector General of Police. This can lead to delayed responses to emergencies, putting states at risk. By supporting state and community policing, the governors aim to enhance socio-economic development and ensure a safer atmosphere.

The Southern Governors’ Forum has spoken with one voice, and their decision may pave the way for a more secure and prosperous region.

Governor Seyi Makinde has announced that President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the upgrade of Ibadan Airport to an international airport.

This was contained in a statement made available via his official Twitter handle as read in part:

“This afternoon, we received the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar and his entourage on a courtesy visit. The visit gave me an opportunity to once again thank officers of the Nigerian Air Force for their contributions to securing Oyo State as part of ‘Operation Burst’.

“We discussed the upcoming construction of the air force base in Ajia and I stated that our administration has paid compensation to those affected by the development and resumed the reconstruction of the 21 km Airport-Ajia-New Ife Express Road with a spur to Amuloko to ease movement in that area.

“I also talked about our plans to expand our economy and said that we have received approval from His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to upgrade the Ibadan Airport into an international airport. We will be expanding the runway and building an additional terminal”.

The first batch of Oyo pilgrims has returned to Nigeria from Saudi Arabia where they performed the holy pilgrimage to Islamic holy sites in Madinah and Makkah.

The pilgrims, which left Jeddah Airport at early morning in Saudi Arabian landed safely at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos at 12:pm Nigerian time

The first batch of the pilgrims numbering 550 would make their way from Lagos to Olodo Hajj Camp, Ibadan.

The Second batch of the state pilgrims are also expected back in Nigeria on Thursday.

Recall that the pilgrims left Nigeria for Saudi Arabia on Saturday 18th May, 2024 to partake in this year’s hajj exercise alongside over two million other Muslim faithful from Nigeria and some other countries of the world.

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) national transition committee descended upon the headquarters of the Labour Party in Abuja on Tuesday, with a singular demand – the immediate resignation of the National Chairman, Julius Abure. Led by the acting Chairman of the transition committee, Aduwaheed Omar, the union members marched to the party’s secretariat, passionately chanting solidarity songs and calling for Abure’s ouster.

The main bone of contention for the NLC was the expiration of Abure’s tenure as the party’s chairman. According to the protesters, it was a matter of principle and adherence to proper governance that compelled them to demand for a fresh leadership at the helm of the Labour Party.

The atmosphere outside the LP office was intense as the NLC members stood their ground, demanding accountability and transparency from the party leadership. Omar, in a brief but firm statement, emphasized the need for a seamless transition and a renewed focus on the collective welfare of the labour force.

As the standoff continued, supporters and passersby gathered around the scene, eager to witness the unfolding drama. The pressure on Abure to resign mounted as the day progressed, with the transition committee vowing not to back down until their demands were met.

The fate of Julius Abure and the future of the Labour Party now hang in the balance, as Nigerians keenly watch the developments following the bold move by the NLC transition committee.

Oyo state government has opened a portal for the recruitment of primary school teachers into public primary schools in the state, Oduduwa News reports.

On Tuesday, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), revealed the application portal during a press conference in Ibadan, the state capital.

Recall that ODUDUWA NEWS had earlier reported that the state government plans to recruit 7,000 teachers and 100 caregivers for public primary schools.

According to Dr. Adeniran, the recruitment aims to fill vacancies in public schools across the state.

He said the portal will begin accepting job applications as from 6:00p.m. today, June 25, 2024, and will remain open for the next three weeks.

He said application will close on Tuesday, 9th of July, 2024

He added that after the portal has closed, applicants will be shortlisted for a computer-based test, followed by an oral interview for those who passed the test.

Dr. Adeniran urged the public to cooperate with the Oyo state government and the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB).

He said any issues or complaints should be directed to the board via the phone numbers and email addresses listed on the job portal.

He emphasized that the application is free, and applicants should not pay anyone to apply or to get shortlisted.

He advised applicants to provide all required information, as failure to do so may disqualify them from taking the computer-based test.

HOW TO APPLY:
Click on the portal to start applicationhttps://subeb.jobportal.oyostate.gov.ng/login/

Ogun State government has acknowledged the outbreak of cholera in the State, as it declared its readiness to contain the spread of the disease effectively and efficiently.

It said 25 cases have been reported in seven local government areas with one death.

Addressing journalists at a press conference on Monday at the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, alongside his Environment counterpart, Mr. Ola Oresanya, named the local governments as Ado-Odo/Ota, Remo North, Odeda, Sagamu, Ijebu-North, Ewekoro and Obafemi-Owode.

According to Dr. Coker, her Ministry is collaborating with relevant stakeholders from the Ministries of Environment, Information and Education, Water Corporation, private hospital owners, emergency services, among others.

“Emergency Operations Centre, having been activated earlier, is now in response mode, each MDA involved in the response is carrying out its responsibilities to curtail and control the outbreak. The Ministry and local government areas, waste, and environmental sanitation department is carrying out activities to curb open defecation and improve environmental hygiene.

“Medication and essential consumables have been repositioned at LGAs and other strategic health facilities to provide hitch free, quality treatment that is free in all government facilities.

“Cholera sanitation materials are being shared to all electronic platforms, including social media, radio, and television. The Ministry of Information and the risk communication pillar are working hard to engage the public on prevention practices, good hygiene, and sanitation,” the commissioner noted.

She identified contaminated food and drinks, unhygienic sanitary conditions and poor personal hygiene as some of the risk factors of the disease, imploring the people to imbibe hand hygiene, washing of food, vegetables, fruits properly before eating as well as avoid open defecation so as not to contact the sickness.

She noted that the State Government was aware of the threat poised by the outbreak and was at all times at alert by putting in place adequate preparation to protect the lives and health of all residents, adding that this has helped to minimize the impact of the outbreak when compared with other states.

The commissioner emphasized that the federal government through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has been supportive in the areas of technical assistance and in supplying protective gears to health officials.

While calling on the general public to visit any government health facility for proper examination if they pass watery stool more than twice within eight hours, the the commissioner urged them to call the following telephone numbers 08038642812; 07034214893 and 08084250881 for prompt response.

Contributing, Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, noted that since cholera would be transmitted through untreated water, his Ministry has despatched its officials with testing kits to test boreholes and other sources of water supply, just as attention would be paid to those producing sachets water.

The environment commissioner also disclosed that public toilets are being built across the State to discourage open defecation while landlords and house owners are being encouraged to provide toilet facilities in their houses.

The representative of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Oluwole Majekodunmi, said no death has been recorded, while monitoring of schools has been intensified with teachers and learners encouraged to make hand washing a habit while the environment should be kept clean at times.

Also speaking, General Manager, Ogun State Water Corporation, Engr (Mrs.) Muinat Jaji, said government has procured enough chemical for water treatment in major water works in the State just as water has been increased from 82 million litres to 162 million litres to ensure that people in Abeokuta have access to portable water.

A man has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly exhuming and beheading a corpse for ritual purposes in the Car Wash area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, on Tuesday, disclosed that the suspect, Lekan Akinyemi, was arrested on Monday after a resident alerted the police about suspicious activities around his father’s grave.

The resident, Nojeem Balogun, disclosed that upon inspection of his father’s grave, he discovered that the head of his father’s corpse had been chopped off.

Southern Governors’ Forum met in Abeokuta, Ogun State on monday.

The Forum elected Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun as Chairman and Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo as Vice Chairman

The Southern Governors’ Forum serves as the umbrella body for the 17 governors from the South-West, South-South, and South-East geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

Sixteen out of the 17 governors that constituted the Southern Governors Forum attended the meeting with only Rivers State Governor, Similayi Fubara, absent at the meeting.

The Oyo State Assembly led by the speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin may soon announce the suspension of 11 lawmakers who were believed to be working against the House leadership and the directives of Governor Seyi Makinde.

The alleged erring lawmakers include:
Olorunpoto Oluwafemi Cephas representing Oyo East/Oyo West state constituency, Olufunke Comforter, lawmaker representing Ibadan North constituency I, and Ibadan Northeast constituency 1 lawmaker, Hon. Abiodun Babalola,

Others are, Waheed Akintayo, a lawmaker representing the Oluyole state constituency; Bisi Oluranti Micheal lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North; Ibraheem Shittu, representing Saki West; Abdulazeez Musbau, a lawmaker representing Kajola state constituency; Jimoh Lukman, lawmaker representing Oorelope state constituency; Ayinde Waliu lawmaker representing Irepo/Olorunsogo; Olajide Operinde, lawmaker representing Afijio state constituency and Dauda Olalere; lawmaker representing Ibadan North West.

This was contained in a report made available today to ODUDUWA NEWS by Westerndailynews.com that the state governor gave his support to the leadership of the House for the suspension of the alleged erring lawmakers.

According to reliable sources, the accused lawmakers, mostly first-timers have been tagged as rebels, however, the new development is supposedly aimed at cutting the lawmakers to size.

A source close to the governor said the straw that broke the camel’s back for the lawmakers was the petition that was written to the governor against Ogundoyin about their Sallah gifts from the executive.

“The new lawmakers have always felt being cheated in the House of Assembly, so they felt to fight for what they claim is their rights.

The source said the new lawmakers who had always not been comfortable with the leadership of Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin, took their grievance to the governor through a petition, complaining about the alleged insincerity of the speaker.

The lawmakers in their petition complained about the decision of the speaker to procure the approved lawmakers’ cars from an unauthorized dealer with no records of dealing with new and standard automobiles.

The lawmakers reportedly claimed that Ogundoyin has already negotiated foreign used 2022 model cars instead of approved 2023 model brand new cars for all the lawmakers.

It was gathered that the said lawmakers while registering their annoyance had told the speaker, Ogundoyin to patronize recognized automobile dealers such as Elizade Motors rather than dealing with road side car sellers.

It was also gathered in the petition made to the governor, the lawmakers also accused Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin of withholding Sallah funds released by the governor.

From the information gathered, Governor Seyi Makinde did not release any funds for the House of Assembly for Sallah against the lawmaker’s claim, as well as being indisposed about the petition raised against the speaker.

It was however gathered that the governor’s decision to keep aloof from State assembly issues has installed more power on the speaker and his decision as of this evening is to suspend all the alleged erring lawmakers.