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ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has transmitted names of Commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly.
Source revealed that the State Assembly confirmed the transmission of letter by the State Governor.
See names of the Commissioner nominees below;
Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi
Hon. Akinola Ojo
Prof Musibau Babatunde
Prof Daud Sangodoyin
Hon. Toyin Balogun
Hon. Seun Ashamu
Alhaja Fausat Joke Sanni
A former deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George has appealed to individuals who are actively opposing the presidency of Ahmad Bola Tinubu. With great fervor, he encouraged them to reconsider their stance.
In a quote, Bode said “That’s enough”. He revealed that he ended his rift with the President, not for appointment, but for peace to reign, and in deference to those who intervened in the matter.
He also stressed that some group of esteemed elders from Lagos State, accompanied by representatives from the All Progressives Congress, visited him to resolve the longstanding conflict and sought his backing for the Tinubu administration
In his own words, Bode George said “Regarding this matter, individuals are merely spouting nonsense and should refrain from speaking. The fact is Tinubu is just embarking on his journey, while we, on the other hand, have pending legal proceedings within my party. They urged us to forgive and forget. The Bible clearly states that vengeance is reserved for God Almighty, and when everyone has convinced you that it is sufficient, there is no need to persist in the fight.”
The former Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, has disassociated himself from news circulating online that he has been appointed as acting chairman of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) by President Bola Tinubu before leaving Nigeria for France, yesterday.
Odumosu claimed that he was not aware of such appointment, and that he had no discussion with the president before his departure, describing the circulation of the fake appointment as unnecessary distraction by mischief makers.
His words: “Good Morning everyone, I have been inundated with so many calls and messages between yesterday and today on a purported “EFCC Appointment”., I just want to use this opportunity to debunk this information and say it’s totally untrue.
“This information must have emanated from Mischief Makers and should be totally disregarded.”
It is a year since we lost a sister, friend, mother, and colleague at the University of Ibadan. Dr. Afusat Jagun-Jubril transited this world on 20 June , 2022.
Undoubtedly, we are creatures of Allah, and unto Him, we shall return. When the time comes, every soul will experience death. It makes no difference how old or young someone is. Running from that reality is not an option!
The sudden death of Dr. Jagun-Jubril at a young age was a traumatic experience for all of us. In all the places where they had the benefit of her services, she impacted positively. At the UI Research Cafe where we both served, she was noted for her bluntness and passion for excellence. Even if you didn’t agree with her opinions, you could always tell she was sincere because of the conviction in her voice.
The enormous turnout for her funeral and eulogies revealed the kind of person she was.
Jagun-Jubril was a lecturer at the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She was also a Registrar at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the same University. She held a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, and an MVSc and a Ph.D. in Veterinary Pathology (Clinical Pathology) from the University of Ibadan. She was building a research profile in Clinical Pathology and Ecotoxicology as an extension of her doctoral research. She was actively involved in experimental and field research. Dr. Jubril had over 30 published and presented scientific papers and projects. She attended and presented at several local and international conferences on different continents. She had to her credit, several travels, training grant awards, and fellowships. A recent grant was the CRDF Global Bio-risk Management Enhancement grant for Biosafety and Biorisk Management training aimed at boosting the competence of Nigerian researchers which she executed in 2016.
Dr. Jubril was a reviewer for several local journals which included (but are not limited to) Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Science, Nigeria Veterinary Journal, Tropical Veterinarian, and Journal of Agriculture, Technology and Environment.
She served as a member of various veterinary medical and scientific societies and was the past Financial Secretary of the local chapter of the Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), Oyo State, Nigeria. She also served on several committees in her Faculty and the University.
At the time of her death, she was a Climate Impacts Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) post-doctoral candidate of the Africa Academy of Science at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, where she was undertaking one-year research on the “Assessment of the pathological effects on tilapia caused by endocrine-disrupting chemical and global warming effects in Lake Naivasha.”
Her areas of interest were Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Medicine, Clinical Pathology, and Ecotoxicology.
May Allah recognise her innumerable good deeds, overlook her flaws, and have mercy on her soul. May He also bring us all together in Aljanah Firdaus. Aamin.
Olatunji Oladejo
Director, Ibadan University Press (Publishing House)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Rtd AIG Hakeem Odumosu as the Substantive Chairman of EFCC.
The approval is however subject to his Confirmation by the Senate.
Mr Odumosu, nicknamed “Tango One” for his skill in flushing out criminals, served as first chairperson of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) and also the Commander of the State-funded Rapid Response Squad (RRS).
He holds a Law degree, two Master’s degrees and Diploma certificates.
Before his retirement from the police force, he served in several states across the country. In Lagos, he served as operations officer in Isokoko division, Agege; Ketu division; Satellite division; and Area ‘d’ command, Mushin. He also served as chairman of Lagos state task force on environmental and special offences, governor’s offiice, Alausa, Ikeja, among others.
He also served in various capacities in other states including Edo, Ogun, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Oyo, as well as the federal capital territory, Abuja.
During his service years, he won various local and international awards for his commitment to enhancing peace and security in the various places he found himself.
He was awarded by several bodies, organisations and grounds including Lions International; Batco Mandate Group; West African Student Union (WASU); Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria; Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria; Island Club; Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria; Junior Chamber International; as well as the Lagos state police command, among others
Yoruba actor Ganiu Nafiu popularly known as Alapini Oosa has reached out to a comic actor Kamo for assistance.
Kamo Share The News On His Facebook page saying they need to help another veteran actor in the industry.
Kamo Wrote Why Sharing the story on his Facebook account, “Baba Alapini Reached Out To Me,It’s So Sad That Our Legends Are Not Getting The Accolade They Deserve……He Is The Next We Will Be Making Happy Guys
“It’s Becoming a daily Job for our celebrities not helping each other especially the older actor and actresses in the industry.
“This is really becoming something that need to be look into how can you be acting for a long time and not having anything to show. It heartbreaking and making the veterans Actresses and Actor Sad everyday day when they see the younger ones doing better”.
Born on Sept. 4, 1964 in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Egbetokun enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on March 3, 1990, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.
In 1999, he was appointed Chief Security Officer to Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Tinubu.
He served as the Commander, Rapid Response Squad, Lagos, Squadron Commander, Mopol 5, Benin, Benin City, Officer-in-Charge, Anti-Fraud Unit, FCT Command, Abuja; Chief Superintendent of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command Head Quarters, Ikeja; Area Commander, Osogbo, Osun State Command; and Area Commander, Gusau, Zamfara State Command, among others.
Egbetokun graduated from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, with Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in June 1987; and lectured Mathematics briefly at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, before his enlistment into the Police Force.
His other academic qualifications include MSC Engineering Analysis, also from the University of Lagos, Akoka, 1996; Post-Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Economics from Delta State University, Abraka, 2000; and an MBA from Lagos State University, Ojo, 2004.
A 1987 graduate of Mathematics from University of Lagos (UNILAG), Egbetokun lectured Mathematics briefly at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, before his enlistment into the police.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Governing Boards of all Federal Government Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned Companies in the exercise of its Constitutional Powers and in the Public interest.
The dissolution does not, however, affect Boards, Commissions and Councils listed in the Third Schedule, Part 1, Section 153 (i) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.
In view of this development and until such a time new boards are constituted, the Chief Executive Officers of the Parastatals, Agencies, Institutions, and Government-Owned Companies are directed to refer matters requiring the attention of their Boards to the President, through the Permanent Secretaries of their respective supervisory Ministries and Offices.
Permanent Secretaries are directed, also, to route such correspondences to Mr President through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Consequently, all Ministries, Departments and Agencies are to ensure compliance to the provision of this directive which took effect from Friday 16th June, 2023.
Permanent Secretaries are particularly directed to inform the Chief Executive Officers of the affected Agencies under the supervision of their respective Ministries/Offices for immediate compliance.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate retirement of all Nigeria’s military chiefs and named replacements for them.
The President also relieved the head of Customs, Hameed Ali, of his position and named a replacement.
According to a statement by his office, the president also named a former anti-corruption chief, Nuhu Ribadu, as his National Security Adviser.
Read the full statement below.
The newly appointed Officers are:
S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS
1 Mallam Nuhu Ribadu National Security Adviser
2 Maj. Gen. C.G Musa Chief of Defence Staff
3 Maj. T. A Lagbaja Chief of Army Staff
4 Rear Admiral E. A Ogalla Chief of Naval Staff
5 AVM H.B Abubakar Chief of Air Staff
6 DIG Kayode Egbetokun Acting Inspector-General of Police
7 Maj. Gen. EPA Undiandeye Chief of Defense Intelligence
Mr President has also approved the following appointments:
S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS
1 Col. Adebisi Onasanya Brigade of Guards Commander
2 Lt. Col. Moshood Abiodun Yusuf 7 Guards Battalion, Asokoro, Abuja
3 Lt. Col. Auwalu Baba Inuwa 177, Guards Battalion, Keffi, Nasarawa State
4 Lt. Col. Mohammed J. Abdulkarim 102 Guards Battalion, Suleja, Niger
5 Lt. Col. Olumide A. Akingbesote 176 Guards Battalion, Gwagwalada, Abuja
Similarly, the President has approved the appointments of other Military Officers in the Presidential Villa as follows:
S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS
1 Maj. Isa Farouk Audu
(N/14695) Commanding Officer State House Artillery
2 Capt. Kazeem Olalekan Sunmonu (N/16183) Second-in-Command, State House Artillery
3 Maj. Kamaru Koyejo Hamzat (N/14656) Commanding Officer, State House Military Intelligence
4 Maj. TS Adeola (N/12860) Commanding Officer, State House Armament
5 Lt. A. Aminu (N/18578) Second-in- Command, State House Armament
Mr President has also approved the appointments of two (2) additional Special Advisers, and two (2) Senior Assistants, namely:
S/N NAME APPOINTMENTS
1 Hadiza Bala Usman Special Adviser, Policy Coordination
2 Hannatu Musa Musawa Special Adviser, Culture and Entertainment Economy
3 Sen. Abdullahi Abubakar Gumel Senior Special Assistant , National Assembly Matters (Senate)
4 Hon. (Barr) Olarewaju Kunle Ibrahim Senior Special Assistant, National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives)
Finally, the President has approved the appointment of Adeniyi Bashir Adewale as the Ag. Comptroller General of Customs.
It is to be noted that the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and the Comptroller General of Customs are to act in their positions, pending their confirmation in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, Dr (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi has denied any offer of commissionership slots from Governor Seyi Makinde.
In a statement reacting to an online publication on behalf of Mrs Ajimobi, former Special Adviser, Communication and Strategy, Bolaji Tunji said there was no time that such an overture was made to Mrs Ajimobi.
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