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Eid-El- Fitri : Let us Continue in the Spirit of love and Oneness: Chairman Oyo State House of Assembly Committee On Information Urges Muslim Faithfuls

 As Muslims in Oyo State join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s Eid - El -Fitri,  the Oyo State House of Assembly has felicitated with all Muslim faithfuls  in the State,   while enjoining them to internalise the lessons learnt during the Holy month of Ramadan with a view to having a better society.

In a statement issued by the Chairman, House Committee on Media, Public Affairs and Information Communication Technology, Hon. Waheed Akintayo . He stated that in a time like this, there is the need to be more impactful and prayerful for the State and ensure that nothing truncate the peaceful co existence already in place and enjoyed by all and sundry.

The Statement added that, “there is no better time to appreciate God and be more committed to the bond among citizens, irrespective of their religion at this difficult time in the Nation”.

 He urged everyone to continue in the Spirit of love , tolerance and oneness as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad ( Peace Be Unto Him).

“I urge Muslims to apply lessons derived from the fasting period and continue in the spirit of unity, perseverance, kindness, love and commitment and shun evil in the overall interest of the State and Country at large”

The Information Committee Chairman noted that amidst the economic challenges in the Country, the Oyo State House of Assembly will continue in its quest to ensure that all citizens live comfortably and benefit from the dividends of democracy through Law making passage of Resolutions and effective oversights that will pave the way for economic growth and development in ourPace Setting State.

Hon. Akintayo ( a.k.a. “Ilumoka”)also reiterated that , “the Oyo State House of Assembly has resolved to protect the interest of the masses and also gave assurance of continuous support for the Executive and Judicial Arms of Government inorder to good governance, peace ,justice and equity”.

 He also prayed for God's guidance on the right path for the State to follow,  wishing all Muslim faithfuls and others peace , happiness and blessings of the Holy month of Ramadan.

The Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the present Administration in the State to take proactive and decisive steps towards addressing the menace of land grabbing and encroachment of lands in Public Schools across the State.

This was declared as part of a motion moved by Hon. Waheed Akintayo, representing Oluyole State Contituency.

Presenting the motion, Hon. Akintayo observed the disheartening situation of some Government Schools’ premises which are surrounded with indiscriminate erection of Kiosks, making the environment inconducive for teaching and learning activities.

” It is disheartening to state that virtually all Public Schools lands in the State had been encroached upon by some unscrupulous individuals leaving the Schools environment not conducive for learning”.he stated

“Government over the years has paid lip service to the issue of encroachment of landed properties. Most of these Schools have been so bastardized to the extent that the proliferation of illegal structures be it residential or commercial have taken three quarter or half possession of some Public Schools ‘lands in the State.” He revealed

The House has however enjoined the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, The State Teaching Service Commission ( TESCOM ), State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to collaborate with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Ubarn Development and Office of Surveyor – General to set up inter – ministerial Committee and look into the original master plans or designs of some of the encroached Public Schools lands and others with a view to erecting perimeter fencing , beacons or corner piece.

In addition, the House also directed the State Ministry of Lands, Housing and Ubarn Development to expedite action in clearing of shops and kiosk around the Public Schools premises across the State.

Recall that Aiyedatiwa was on December 27, 2023 sworn in as governor of the state.

Akeredolu’s remains were interred in tears at his country home in Owo. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo state has declared that he would be contesting for the governorship position in the forthcoming election.

The governor disclosed this while featuring on TVC news on Friday shortly after the remains of his immediate predecessor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu was interred.

Recall that Aiyedatiwa was on December 27, 2023 sworn in as governor of the state following the passing of Akeredolu who died after a prolonged illness.

The remains of the former governor was interred at his country home in Owo, in the Owo council area of the state on Friday amidst tears.

Speaking after the burial, Aiyedatiwa said he would be running for the November 16 governorship polls, saying nobody wants to be governor for one year.

“I will be running. I’m already a sitting governor and let me say this, nobody wants to be governor for one year. Give me what the constitution allows me to do,” he said.

“At least, let me also have the chance of running for one more time.”

Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo, has been impeached.

He was impeached during the plenary session on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Out of the 36 members, 18 voted in favour of Oluomo’s impeachment, citing charges of embezzlement, haughtiness, and other offenses.

Following the impeachment, the Assembly promptly elected Oludaisi Elemide as the new Speaker.

The Supreme Court, on Friday, affirmed the election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Inyang Okoro, dismissed, as lacking merit, two separate appeals that challenged his return as winner of the governorship election held in the state on March 18.

Details later.

The lawmaker representing Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola and Iwajowa at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Najemdeen Oyedeji, popularly called ‘O’Shine’ has announced that the rehabilitation of Okeho-Iganna road in Kajola local government will commence in March 2025.

The road, according to him will ease the traveling burden of residents of Okeho, Iganna and other communities bordering the local government and assist business interests get their goods to the cities in good time.

The Honorable stated this on Tuesday morning during an interactive session he had with media practitioners at Okeho, Kajola local government, saying that the plan to turn various big farms across the federal constituency to farm estates has reached implementation stage.

Oyedeji pointed that his plan for his constituents is to build on the success of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde’s agenda of turning big farm settlements to farm estates, thereby promoting the efforts of farmers to increase their yields and attract more youths into agriculture.

“I want to expose the major farm areas in our federal constituency to to development, this is why we have done all necessary to start work on the rehabilitation of the Okeho-Iganna road, which will start by March this year.

“In the next three and a half years, we are going to be putting in many incentives to make our farmers not to have any reasons to abandon their farms anymore, we have gathered enough data about the sizes of major farms in the four local government areas that constitute this constituency and we will start by making the incentives like portable water, financial empowerment, motorable farm roads available in earnest.

“We will capitalize on opening up the feeder roads, fix many moribund water projects so that our farmers will not drink from the same source with cattle again.

“In the area of security, we know that the security agencies have their control bases from the top at Abuja but we will work with stakeholders to pre-empt crisis between farmers and herders with frequent dialogues among farmers, herders, community elders and other stakeholders, with this in place, there will be no crisis.”

On education development, Hon. O’Shine declared that 138 students from the constituency will benefit from his special scholarship scheme in the next three years.

He hinted that a scholarship award board that will have no political coloration will be given the task of screening beneficiaries, who he said will be those in genuine need of the support.

He went further to state that he has concluded plans to give forty-two students scholarship to study at the SAF Polytechnic, Iseyin, annually while each of the University of Ibadan, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) and the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo will have a candidate each annually as well.

“In the next three years, we will be giving scholarships to forty-two students annually at SAF Polytechnic, one each for University of Ibadan, Polytechnic Ibadan, LAUTECH and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, giving the total of 138 beneficiaries in the three years, by God’s grace.”

While promising to put 80% of solar boreholes in the farm settlements, he said 20% of the projects will be sited at towns around the federal constituency, while a cooperative farmers society will be established to give financial assistance to farmers.

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority has been established by the state government to ensure that citizens and residents of the state are guided to be law abiding.

This is contained in a release by the office of the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade on Wednesday in Ibadan.

According to him, the establishment of the Authority was approved at the 8th Executive Council Meeting held last week.

The agency will ensure that those who flout environmental and social laws are apprehended and brought to book within a short period of time.

According to the release, the state government will henceforth be firm and decisive on those who engage in indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road medians, roadsides or waterways, obstruction of free flow of traffic, driving against traffic, disregard for traffic signs, indiscriminate occupation of public roads with trading activities, noise pollution, among other related offenses as specified by the law.

In view of this development, Prince Oyelade said the State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde, has mandated the Ministry of Information and Civic Orientation to erect billboards across the state, forewarning citizens and residents about the zero tolerance posture of government.

The state government urges members of the public to show maximum cooperation towards actualizing the purpose of establishing the Rule of Law Authority.

The National Judicial Council(NJC) has reinstated Justice Oyebola Ojo earlier suspended as Osun Chief Judge by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The council, in its resolution after the 104th meeting held between December 6 and 7.

The Director of Information of the council, Barrister Soji Oye in a statement on the council’s website explained : “Council considered and declined the request of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State requesting its permission to swear in the next Most Senior Judge in the State in acting capacity, following allegations levelled against Hon. Justice Adepele Ojo, Chief Judge, Osun State and the resolution of the State House of Assembly to suspend him.

“The Council affirmed that Hon. Justice Ojo is still the recognised Chief Judge of Osun State, and would not work on the resolution of a State House of Assembly, as it is the only body constitutionally empowered to investigate Judicial Officers and recommend same for any action to the Governor. Consequently, Osun State should revert to status quo.”

The Labour Party has condemned Nigeria’s staggering delegation to COP-28 in Dubai, denouncing it as a reckless display of excess by the All Progressives Congress (APC administration.

In a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the party said the move contradicts the APC-led government advocating belt-tightening while squandering resources on a seemingly extravagant expedition.

With Nigeria facing economic challenges, including borrowing to meet obligations, the party questioned the rationale behind such an exorbitant delegation, asserting that it reflects the government’s disregard for citizen welfare in favour of satisfying the opulent lifestyles of those in power and their associates.

Citing diplomatic channels and existing resources such as trained diplomats and embassies, the party contends that these avenues could adequately represent Nigeria’s interests at the summit without such an oversized delegation.

”Inflation is at all time high the security situation is dire with killings, kidnappings and all forms of violence being unleashed on Nigerians by non-state actors.

”This administration and its officials appear not to have a clue as to what to do to deal with these challenges but take every opportunity to hop on planes at tax payers expense to escape from the country under the guise of looking for direct foreign investments.

”Like our presidential candidate in the 2023 election Mr. Peter Obi, has alway said, we must end this culture of waste and improve our capacity for production in order to compete at the global stage.

”We must begin to look inwards to improve our productivity by supporting local businesses, cut the cost of governance and operate a lean bureaucracy in order to ensure Nigerians get real value for money,” the party said