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Transformation of Ibadan: A New Era of Growth and Development ~ Tosin Gboye

Hon. Asiwaju Makanjuola Oluwatosin Taofeek aka (Amot) Tosin Gboye has commended the recent flag-off of the upgrade of Ibadan Airport, now named Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport by Governor Seyi Makinde’s and says that the ambitious project will not only elevate the status of Ibadan but also position it as a hub for international travel, trade, and investment.

” With this upgrade, Oyo State is on track to become a key player in the global economy, attracting international business and fostering local tourism.
Governor Makinde’s focus on this pivotal infrastructure is a clear demonstration of his strategic leadership. The airport upgrade will enhance connectivity, making travel more convenient for the people of Oyo State and beyond. It is a bold move towards modernization, one that will boost the state’s economy, create job opportunities, and improve the overall quality of life for the residents. With the promise of state-of-the-art facilities, Ibadan is set to witness an influx of economic activities that will ripple across various sectors, including hospitality, tourism, and commerce”

He further stated that In addition to the airport upgrade, Governor Makinde has also embarked on an extensive road infrastructure transformation across Ibadan.
“Roads are the lifeblood of any thriving city, and Governor Makinde understands this crucial fact. His administration has initiated and completed several key road projects, reducing traffic congestion and improving the ease of transportation within the city”

“These projects are not just about improving roads; they are about fostering economic growth, reducing travel time, and enhancing safety for the citizens of Ibadan.
From major highways to inner-city roads, the transformation is visible across all areas of the city. The dualization of major roads and the rehabilitation of existing ones show a commitment to creating a modern, well-connected Ibadan that can stand shoulder to shoulder with other major cities in Nigeria. These projects, coupled with the airport upgrade, will make Ibadan more accessible to the rest of the world, opening doors for businesses and investors looking to tap into the state’s rich potential”

As a progress Indigene of Oyo State and a loyal party man, I commend Governor Makinde for his commitment and dedication to the progress of Ibadan. The airport upgrade and road infrastructure improvements are transformational projects that will have a lasting impact on our city’s growth and development. We look forward to seeing the full realization of these projects and the positive change they will bring to the lives of the people of Oyo State.

Signed:
Hon. Asiwaju Makanjuola Oluwatosin Taofeek aka Tosin Gboye, 2023 Ibadan North House of Assembly, Aspirant.

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Upgrading of Ibadan Airport: Deacon Omoniyi Adegbite Commends Governor Seyi Makinde’s Visionary Development

It is with great appreciation that I, Deacon Adegbite Omoniyi, commend the tireless efforts of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, in transforming Oyo State through strategic infrastructure projects. A notable achievement is the ongoing upgrade of Alakia Airport, now known as Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport, to International standards. This project is set to elevate Oyo State’s position as a global destination, boosting economic activities and international trade while enhancing tourism.

Governor Makinde’s commitment to modernizing transportation in Oyo State is evident in his numerous development initiatives. The ongoing bus terminals at Iwo Road upon completion will significantly improved the transportation network, providing safer and more organized commuting options. The expansion of Olodo Bank Junction, coupled with the Olodo Bridge upgrade, demonstrates his foresight in reducing traffic congestion and enhancing road safety in our community.

Furthermore, the dualization of the Alakia Express Road to Adegbayi, the ongoing Circular Road construction, and the Ajia to New Ife Road Overhead Bridge are monumental projects that will improve connectivity within Egbeda and beyond. These sustainable infrastructure developments are set to increase the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR), while giving Egbeda Local Government a modern, urban feel.

Special recognition is due to my distinguished Chairman, Ambassador Hon. Sanda Sikiru Oyedele, for his unwavering dedication to the progress of our LG, and his support for the developmental agenda of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

Finally, as we look to the future, the positive impacts of these projects will reverberate throughout the local economy, providing opportunities for growth and improved living standards.

Long Live GSM
Long Live OYO STATE

Signed:
Deacon Adegbite Omoniyi Felix
Special Assistant on Road & Transport,
Egbeda L.G.

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Four Burnt To Death, Eight Others Injured In Ogun Auto Crash

Four Persons have been burnt to death and eight others severely injured in an auto crash that occurred at RCC, Ogbere, Ore-Ijebu Ode expressway.

The Crash involving a white Toyota Hiace bus with the registration number XA690AKU happened at about 2:00 p.m on Monday.

Confirming the crash, a spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps’ Ogun Sector Command, Florence Okpe, said 18 persons were involved in the accident.

She blamed the cause of the crash on fatigue and loss of control of the driver.

Okpe said:-

“A total of 18 people were involved, which comprised of eight male adults and 10 female adults. One male adult and three female adults were killed, while four male adults, four female adults were injured (burnt), while others were unhurt.”

She stated that the injured victims were taken to the state hospital, Ijebu-Ode for medical attention and the corpses were also deposited at the state hospital mortuary, Ijebu Ode.

The Sector Commander, Akinwumi Fasakin, advised motorists to ensure they have the maximum rest before embarking on a journey, he urged drivers to observe a 15 to 30 minutes rest after four hours driving.

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Tuition Fee Hike: UI Students Resort To Begging Online For Financial Assistance

Some students of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State have taken to social media to beg for financial assistance to pay their tuition, which was recently hiked by the school authorities.

Oduduwa News in August that the students held massive protests to force the management to rescind its decision on the increment of school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session.

It was gathered that fees were increased from N230,000 to N412,000, which triggered reactions from the students.

Despite public demonstrations by the students and several interventions of some concerned citizens, the management of the institution has refused to back down.

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Ogun Police Confirms man dies after taking herbal concoction

A 26-year-old man has died in Ogun State after reportedly taking a herbal concoction.

Monday Edereno travelled from Ijebu Ode to Asa Elegbada, a village near Owode Egba, to consult a 28-year-old traditional healer, Ifakunle Olanrewaju, over a leg pain.

Unfortunately, the patient died after Mr Olanrewaju administered a herbal concoction on him.

While confirming the incident on Friday, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said Mr Edereno was found dead in his home at about 7 a.m. on Thursday.

She said the traditional healer reported the incident to the police, saying the deceased was his regular customer.

“According to his account, he stated that on the Tuesday, one Monday Edereno, 26 years, a customer who used to patronise his herbal concoction, visited him from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, and had previously complained of a discomforting pain in his right leg on Wednesday and Olanrewaju, in his habitual manner, provided him with some herbal mixtures.

“Sadly, on 12/09/2024 at about 0700 hours, Edereno was found dead in his home.”

The police spokesperson said the remains of the deceased was taken to the mortuary at General Hospital, Owode Egba, for an autopsy and that investigation was ongoing to ascertain the cause of his death.

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Dangote Petrol to be sold N950 in Lagos, Ogun N960, and N1,100 in Borno – NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced petrol prices for September 2024, sourced from Dangote Refinery. Prices will vary across Nigeria, with Lagos at N950.22 per litre and Borno at N1,019.22. NNPCL will pay in dollars for September, switching to Naira in October.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed the anticipated petrol prices for September 2024, with figures set to reflect the cost of sourcing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Refinery. In a statement released by NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, the company outlined that the pricing adjustments will vary across regions in Nigeria, with Lagos expecting prices around N950.22 per litre, while Borno State may see prices as high as N1,019.22 per litre.

The statement emphasized that, by the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), petrol prices are determined through negotiations between relevant parties, not by government regulation. Soneye also highlighted that NNPCL will pay Dangote Refinery in U.S. dollars for the PMS offtake for September, while Naira-based transactions will begin on October 1, 2024.

NNPCL reassured Nigerians that any discounts from Dangote Refinery will be passed on directly to consumers. The projected prices show northern states like Sokoto, Kano, and Kaduna with pump prices nearing N999 per litre, while southern states such as Rivers and Imo may experience slightly lower prices around N980.22 per litre.

This pricing update follows recent negotiations between NNPCL and Dangote Refinery, aiming to balance fuel supply and address regional distribution costs. The announcement comes amid broader efforts to stabilize fuel pricing and ensure adequate supply across Nigeria.

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Eid-el- Maulud: Alhaja Saratu Aduke Konibaje Greets Market Leaders, Urges for Peace and Adherence to the Teachings of the Prophet

In celebration of this year’s Malud Nabi, Alhaja Sarutu Aduke Konibaje, has extended her warm greetings to market leaders, both men and women, across the State. In her message, she acknowledged the significant role that market men and women play in the economic and social activities of State, commending their dedication and hard work in ensuring the availability of goods and services for the people.

Sarutu Aduke Konibaje used the occasion to urge market leaders and traders to imbibe the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), particularly his emphasis on honesty, compassion, and peaceful coexistence. She stressed the importance of upholding these values in their daily dealings, both in business and personal relationships.

“On this auspicious occasion of Malud Nabi, let us reflect on the teachings of the Prophet and allow them to guide us in our interactions with one another. By living with honesty, humility, and kindness, we can foster a peaceful and prosperous environment for ourselves and future generations,” she said.

She also emphasized the need for continued unity and peaceful coexistence among all traders, regardless of their religious or ethnic backgrounds. She urged the market men and women to work hand in hand to maintain the peace and stability that the State has enjoyed over the years, ensuring that the market continues to be a place of harmony and progress.

As the celebrations continue, she expressed her best wishes to all and prayed for a peaceful and prosperous year ahead.

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Itesiwaju Council Chairman Swears In Secretary, Urges Effective Service Delivery

The Chairman of Itesiwaju Local Government, Hon. Monsur Olayemi Ojo has sworn in Hon. Monsur AbdulAzeez Muhammad Sefiu Blade as the new Secretary to the Council.

While performing the swear in ceremony, the Council Boss urged the Secretary to prioritize effective service delivery in order to promote the progress of the local government.

The swearing in ceremony was held at the Local Government Secretariat.

The Council Boss also stressed the need for the political appointees to key into vision of Governor Seyi Makinde in bringing dividends of democracy closer to the people at the grassroot.

Hon Olayemi while commending the state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for his uncommon character and ingenuity in piloting the affairs of the state eulogised him for appointing credible and competent person as the secretary of the council in person of TP Abdul Azeez Mohammadu Sefiu Alade.

Hon Olayemi while speaking at the occasion reiterated that career officers are partners in progress, whose efforts can make or mar any administration and as such urged the newly sworn in Secretary to work closely with career officers.

Hon. Olayemi urged the newly sworn in secretary to see his appointment as a clarion call to serve the people of Itesiwaju Local Government and not a particular section or a particular town of the council.

He stressed that the appointment of Alhaji Abdul azeez, Alade is an indication of the level of trust and confidence people have in him, he therefore admonished him not to betray people’s trust.

According to him, the newly sworn in secretary should bring to bear his wealth of experience as a technocrat with clear vision and innovation to move the council forward.

Hon Olayemi also highlighted salient issues that can hinder the success of the administration and urged the council secretary to respect the sanctity of togetherness.

Vice Chairman Itesiwaju Local Government Hon Ayangbade Peter appreciated Engr Seyi Makinde, Senator Hosea Ayoola,Hon Dayo Ogungbenro and Hon Femi Awakan for their tremendous support and commitment to good governance.

The newly sworn in secretary Itesiwaju Local Government TP Abdul azeez mohammadu sefiu Alade while speaking with newsmen promised to live up to expectation in the discharge of his duties.

Among the party leaders who graced the occasion were the Leader of the House Hon. Soliu Mutairu, Chief of staff Hon Ogunlade Adewale,Hon Joshua Oyewumi Adegbiji,Dr Lateef Ajibike,Mrs Fabiyi Folashade and Deputy Director of Administration and General Services Mr Felix Onatunji who administered oath of office to the council secretary on behalf of the council head of local government ,NSCDC corps and NOA among others.

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Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering Inducts new members, charges govt. to address discrimination against Polytechnic graduates

The National Association of Technologists in Engineering, Oyo State Branch under the leadership of Engr. M. A Busari-Akere in Conjunction with the Faculty of Engineering, The Polytechnic, Ibadan on Thursday inducted over 289 Engineering graduates in Civil Engineering, Mechanical & Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Computer Engineering of the Institution into the profession, as a certified Technologists.

The professional oath was administered on the students inductee by the representative of COREN, Engr. Mrs Maduka.

The two Key Note Speakers, Engr.Dr. Oke D.A who’s the Head of Department of Civil Engineering Department of The Polytechnic, Ibadan and Chief (Hon.) Soji Alonge, a former National President of the Alumni body described Technologist as the heart of Engineering, and charged the new members to uphold the values and ethics of the profession, and work with honesty and high level of professionalism, saying that it’s better to Under promise and over deliver than over promise and under deliver.

Speaking on the theme of the ceremony “The Emerging Technologists; Linking The Professional Body with Alumni Association” the two speakers, unanimously charged the new members to work as a team and ensure that they belong to any of the Alumni chapter wherever they find themselves, as they can move mountain in unity.

The Speakers also implored the government to address the dichotomy in Polytechnic education, especially as it relates to Engineering saying that University graduate shouldn’t be placed above Polytechnic graduates as they both pass through the same learning process while the Polytechnic students are even more practical inclined.

The 2nd day ceremony witnessed administering professional oath on 200 corporate members at the Assembly Hall of The Polytechnic, Ibadan done by the representative of NATE National President, Engr. Tokede Oluremi Sunday.

Dr. (Mrs) Oluwaseun A. Wale-Orojo The Guest Speaker at the second day spoke on the theme “Intersection of Emerging Technologies & Sustainable Economic Development” advised the inductees to be a problem solver, develop skills, and attend workshops for advancement of their professional competence.

The two-day event witnessed presentation of award of recognition and appreciation to Individuals who has contributed and still contributing to the association and humanity at large. The Awardees includes: Chief (Hon) Soji Longe, Dr. Oke, Engr. Sunday Gbenjo, Dr. (Mrs). Oluwaseun A. Wale-Orojo, Mr. Abass Sadik, Mogaji Abayomi Gbadamosi, Chief (Hon) Soji Longe, Dr. Oke D.A, Chief Saheed Oladele and Mr Ogunjimi Adewumi Joseph.

Dignitaries presents include RT. Hon. Dominic Udoatan NATE National President ably represented by the Vice President Southwest of NATE; Engr. Tokede. O. Sunday, The Acting Rector of The Polytechnic Ibadan, Dr. T. A Lasisi; Founding Chairman of Oyo NATE, Pa Fakorede; Dean Faculty of Engineering; Engr. Dr. L. O Oladejo, Awardees; Mogaji Taofeek Abiodun.

Engr. Musa Akere, the State Chairman of NATE dedicates the success recorded so far by his administration to the efforts and corporation of his executives, including the elders of the association for their continuous guidance.

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