Favour Foundation on Sunday, 19th of December Organized X-Mas Humanitarian Outreach in the city of Ibadan, Sanda Street, Honeywell Area, Molete where food items were distributed to less privileged people,aged and the widows.
Representing the CEO of the Foundation, Mr Tunde Alonge is the Oyo State Coordinator, Miss Adenugba Itunuoluwa at the outreach, said the purpose of the outreach is to reach out to thre vulnerable in this festive period and make them happy through the donation of food items as Christmas draw nearer.
She also emphasized the need for the wealthy to help people around them and not look down most especially on the less privilege, aged people,widows and orphans, as that is the only way to build a better society.
One of the beneficiaries named Jelilatu Olaitan appreciated the foundation for giving them food stuffs and money.
Friday 17th of December, 2021, Police Community Relations Committee(PCRC) presented an Award of Excellence to The Executive Chairman of Egbeda Local Government; Hon. Sanda Sikiru Oyedele.
Hon. Sanda in his word of acceptance, appreciated the efforts of the police force in Egbeda Local Government for their cooperation and for guaranteeing a secured and peaceful environment for the people.
He furthered that Egbeda Local Government is the first and only Local Government to have donated a vehicle for Operation to the Divisional Police Station and also stressed that his Government is primarily committed to the security of life and properties of the people of Egbeda Local Government.
CSP Abiodun Salami(D.P.O Egbeda L.G.) commended the effort of the Local Government Chairman for he’s contributions so far since he resumes office.
Honourable Babalola Sunk (Member representing Egbeda State Constituency Oyo State House of Assembly) was among special guests of the event.
Hon Sanda was accompanied by Hon. Olakanmi Olusola(Councilor representing Ward 11, Egbeda Local Government.
Kunle Molomo Media Aide to the Executive Chairman Egbeda Local Government
Inukan Development Forum Ajia, Oyo State on Saturday, hosted their end of the year party & thanksgiving.
The forum is social cultural group formed purposely to bring together illustrious sons and daughters of Ajia, Aboku, Olokemeji, Ojoku, Isase, Laduntun, Jago about 235 villages to promote peace and harmony within their communities.
The President of the Forum, Engr. Sunday Gbenjo while given his welcome address appreciates the Governor for bringing development home, describing him as a true son of the land. “We want to thank him for the construction of the 21km road from Egbeda to Ajia to Odi-Odeyale and down to Airport”
The President also appreciates the efforts of the founding fathers of the Forum, Late Pa Theophilus Akinyele, Late Pa. Ajayi, Pa Ladipo among others.
The event also featured the presentation of notebooks to ten primary schools within the community, among which includes: St. Andrew Primary School. St. Luke Primary School. Ajewumi, St. John. Anglican School, Badeju. St. Peter Primary School, Ojoku. United Primary School. St. Stephen Basic School, Jago & St. Luke Anglican, Adigun.
Dignitaries present includes the Deputy Speaker of Oyo State, Hon. Abiodun Muhammad Fadeyi, Alajia of Ajia Oba Egnr. Nureni Yusuff. Baale Asewumi, Baale Oremeji, Baale Ojoku, Baale Oketoki, Baale.
Other dignitaries include Mr Olujide Iyanda, the Chairman of the day, Hon. Adekunle Balogun, Inukan LCDA Chairman, who was the Chief Host, Chief Ezekiel Temitope, among others.
Mr Wojuade M Adesina, the Chairman Planning Committee while giving the vote of thanks, appreciates everyone for coming and look forward to more gathering for the progress of their community.
The Central Working Committee of Ibadan Cultural Week Headed by Balogun Gafar Ojetola held the 2nd committee meeting on 13th of December, 2021 brainstorm with members of the committee in order to make the cultural week a success.
At the meeting, some crucial decision were made, all of which were targeted at making the cultural festival week remarkable and one of its kind, in the history of Ibadan land.
It should be noted, that the Ibadan week will be celebrated in the month of March at a date to be announced soon. Among other things agreed upon by the committee at the meeting include the arrangement of event shown below.
Among other proposed activities include: Oke Ibadan festival and Local Government parade. Jumat Service and Amala day. Visit to the Olubadan of Ibadan Land and Fuji night. Church Service. Stage play. S .Amole U_18 female football competitions (Final) and Luncheon. Youth Day. Oreke Beauty Contest (final) and Talent hunt. Education/debate and JBC day. Grand finale.
Furthermore, the committee proposed some other innovation, one of which is the introduction of Trade fair/ Exhibition to allow business owners to showcase their goods and products between day 7 &9 of the programme, also, there was a decision reached by all members to honor all Past President General during the Grand Finale.
The Ibadan Prime Youth Forum (IPYF) through the leadership of the Forum eulogizes the highest socio-cultural indigenous body in Ibadan land both home and abroad on the support given to the Forum at the recently concluded 1st edition of Ibadan Youth Summit.
The Forum through its National Coordinator, Dr. Oluwatunmise Adeagbo appreciates the Council for not only given life to the Forum but for standing by it and ensuring that the Forum grows. He also re-assured them that the youth wing will continue to make CCII and Ibadan proud while contributing their quota to the development and advancement of Ibadan youths.
“We want to use this medium to appreciate Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes currently headed by our Father, Prince Oluyemisi Adetayo Adeaga, ever since the birth of this Forum, and the inception of this current leadership of CCII, we have enjoyed privileges that are immeasurable in the course of activities as Ibadan Youth form the leadership of Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga and this was evident in the success recorded at the 1st Ibadan Youth Summit, we recognized this and we are not taking them for granted”
“We also want to use this medium to re-assure our Fathers and Mothers that the Forum will continue to represent them and Ibadan well, as we have considered ourselves as Ambassadors of Ibadan land and we have responsibility to Protect the image of the city”
“The First edition of the Ibadan Youth Summit is just one out of many innovations of the Forum, once again, we are grateful for the support and we will continue to contribute our quota to the development and advancement of Ibadan youth”
The Executive Chairman of Oorelope Local Government, Hon. Raheem Akeem Adepoju on Monday during a Medical Outreach on Eye organized by the Council emphasized the importance of healthy eyes as integral part of human existence.
During the Programme, free eye testing was conducted on participants and drugs were given to those who need them.
“I am greatly honoured to be hale and hearty to be part of this wonderful life-touching programme of humanity. The importance of eyes or eyesight to every man or woman cannot be over-emphasized. It explains why we all need to attach great importance to the care of our eyes. According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The health of the eye seems to demand a horizon” and the Yoruba people has a saying that “The eye is the greatest body part, while the feet is the greatest for movement. May we be able to move as far as we see and see as far as we move.”
“Meanwhile, being ill or unwell is a major characteristic of humans. What is important is take the correct health measures whenever we are down. This justifies our being here at this moment. One of the most valuable gift a man can give to another man is the gift of healthy living. It is on this not that I urge everyone here present to grab this rare opportunity with both hands with an heart full of appreciation.”
The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the entire sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland on the demise of one of the paramount rulers of the ancient town, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi , Ajagungbade the third.
Accordingly to the Statement made available to Oduduwanews by the Media Aide to The Speaker, Hon. Ogundoyin described the death of Oba Ajagungbade the third marks the end of a glorious 48years rule.
” The death of Soun signals the end of a glorious era in Ogbomosoland and indeed Yorubaland. Ogbomosoland has lost a quintessential Oba who distinguished himself as a true heir to the throne of his ancestors. It is so sad that we lost Oba Ajagungbade at the auspicious age of 95 when his abundant elderly, native and ancestral experience is required by all and sundry.”
According to the Speaker, Oyo state has lost a brilliant, magnificent and thorough bred business mogul whose midas touch and reign brought monumental development to Ogbomosoland.
“We lost a great business man and a genuine patriot who did all within his means and power to transform Ogbomosoland. His 48years reign no doubt put Ogbomoso on the pedestal of socio-economic development.”
The Speaker noted that Oba Jimoh Oyewumi was known and appreciated throughout his life as a no-nonsense and disciplined traditional ruler, adding that his death has left a great vacuum among the traditional rulers in Yorubaland.
He commiserated with the Oyo State traditional council of Obas.
The Speaker said Oba Ajagungbade will be sorely missed by everyone and prayed for the repose of his soul.
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North West/Southwest Federal constituency on Saturday empowered his constituents with different items worth over one hundred million naira, a gesture, he said was made to reduce poverty and unemployment within his constituency.
At a programme tagged “Odidi Omo Mega Empowerment 2021”, items, which include; Motorbikes, Hair Dryers, Sewing Machines, Deep Freezers and Grinding Machines were presented to over two thousand constituents to improve their lives economically.
Speaking in an interview, the lawmaker, Hon. Olajide explained that the programme was part of his efforts to change the political narratives and take his people from poverty to prosperity.
Hon. Olajide stated further that large number of youths in the constituency has been trained in poultry farming and were given the needed support to sustain the business upon completion.
He said he has also embarked on Youth Digital Training programme, with a promise to give them laptops and other gadgets needed to run the online business, which according to him will reduce the rate of internet fraud that is very rampant amongst the Nigerian youths of today.
The lawmaker maintained that the programme was a multiple mega rally, in conjunction with relevant federal government agencies, to ensure the purpose was actualized.
He explained that the beneficiaries were drawn from all areas within the constituency to ensure that no one is left out in the programme, irrespective of their political or religious affiliations.
Hon. Olajide added that the items will be returned to the constituency office where beneficiaries will be provided with collection tags that they will use to pick them at a later date.
He said this became imperative to prevent them from being attacked by hoodlums, who may want to rob them of the items on their way home.
Odidi Omo, who assured the people of his commitment to keep impacting their lives positively, through life changing programmes, appealed to the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the equipments and not selling them for mere monetary gains.
In his remarks, the chairman, People’s Democratic Party in the state, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro commended the lawmaker for the initiative, calling on others to emulate the good gestures to ensure dividends of good governance get to all and sundry. Adegbenro urged members and beneficiaries of the programme to embrace the party by supporting all it’s programmes for future electoral success. Some of the beneficiaries expressed gratitude to the lawmaker for the good gesture, with a promise to make proper use of the items to add value to their lives. The Ibadan born Fuji Maestro and father of the youngest lawmaker in Nigeria, Alhaji Taye Akande Adebisi was on the bandstand to entertain the guests. Dignitaries at the event include; Baale of Ekotedo, Chief Taiwo Ayorinde, Baale of Oluyole, Chief Yemi Ogunyemi, Nollywood actors, political stalwarts and other well wishers.
The 45th Convocation lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University held yesterday at the Oduduwa Hall where several dignatories attended.
The President of Nigeria was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, joined him were the Govs Akeredolu, Gboyega Oyetola, Ooni of Ile-Ife, HRM, Oba Ogunwusi Adeyeye, Ojaja II among other traditional rulers and notable persons.
The social media has been washed with series of comments as the chairman of the Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, on Saturday, shared photos from his children’s graduations from two American universities.
According to the proud father, while his son, Kehinde, graduated from Albany State University with a degree in Healthcare Administration, his sister, Taiye, bagged a degree in Business Administration from Columbus State University.
