The Ibarapa security engagement which started yesterday continued today as more stakeholders from Ibarapa Central and North local governments, including traditional rulers, Student representatives and youths were present at today’s gathering.
The Oyo State Government led by Governor Seyi Makinde handed over additional vehicles to the Amotekun corps in Ibarapa zone to enhance proactive response.
Makinde while speaking to the traditional rulers advised them to be security conscious and to support his administration to rid entire Oyo State of criminal elements.
He however vowed that he will not relent in his efforts at ensuring peaceful coexistence in Ibarapa environs and entire Oyo State.
In its bid to unseat the current governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the All Progressives Congress APC, Oyo State Chapter holds stakeholders meeting today at its newly commissioned party Secretariat located at Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State. Below are the pictures of political gladiators gathered at the stakeholders’ meeting. The details of the outcome of the meeting shall be updated later.
Residents of Ijedodo and Ijegun areas of Lagos State on Monday embarked on a peaceful protest in Alausa, asking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to save them from Land Grabbers who are bent on demolishing their houses for selfish reasons.
The residents said two people have already died as a result of the apprehension over the planned demolition, and that the Omo Oniles refused to allow the dead landlords to be buried in their houses on account of the pending demolition.
The residents said it was surprising that the land grabbers had the audacity to attempt to take over their land in question after the land had been duly mapped out by the Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.
They said Governor Sanwo-Olu had already given an order on the issue but that it was being flouted by land grabbers.
ODUDUWA NEWS has just gathered that Lagos State Government has banned gatherings of more than 50 persons in the state.
Providing an update of the COVID-19 situation in the state on Sunday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos state governor, said places of worship are exempted from this rule because religious gatherings are not to exceed 50 percent capacity of the space.
Sanwo-Olu said the state government has observed a disregard for protocols designed to curb the spread of the virus.
“The state government has observed with dismay the widespread flagrant disregard and non-adherence to guidelines and protocols aimed at stemming and curbing the tide of infection.
“We particularly note that some event centres have been operating their premises outside the acceptable parameters for operation/usage and continue to be recalcitrant in this regard.
“This is to sound a very serious note of warning that henceforth all those found culpable and in breach of the existing regulations and guidelines would be swiftly and decisively dealt with in full accordance with the provisions of the law.
“In line with the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed last week by President Muhammadu Buhari, it is hereby directed that no gathering of more than 50 persons shall hold in an enclosed space, except for religious purposes, in which case the gathering shall not exceed 50% capacity of the space.
“A breach of the provisions of the Presidential Regulations attracts upon summary conviction, a fine or six months imprisonment and or both. Our enforcement agencies have been appropriately tasked to ensure maximum compliance.”
ODUDUWA NEWS has gathered that the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has embarked on a visit to Ibarapa for a security tour.
This is coming after the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary indicated the readiness of the governor to visit the zone after receiving and assessing security reports from concerned individuals.
Seyi Makinde’s visit to Ibarapa is coming after a series of security chaos erupted in that part of the state.
Recall that a popular Yoruba freedom campaigner issued an unconstitutional 7-day quit notice ultimatum to Fulanis living in the area after the Fulanis have been blamed for the series of deaths, kidnappings, rape and other vices in happening in and around the community. Investigations made it known that the Governor will be meeting with concerned stakeholders from the Zones in proffering lasting solutions to bring peace and serenity to the zone.
It was learnt that Gov. Makinde went to have on-spot assessment of troubled zones in the region and to dialogue with stakeholders in his bid to find a lasting solution to the increasing rate of insecurity in Ibarapaland.
The Governor of the State of Osun, His Excellency, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has approved immediate recruitment of teachers into Public Basic and Post-Basic Schools in the state.
Consequence upon this, the State’s Ministry of Education hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill existing vacancies in the disciplines outlined below:
1) English Language 2) Mathematics 3) Science, Humanities and Social Sciences
APPLICANTS REQUIREMENTS
– WASSCE/NECO-SSSCE/NABTEB/Teachers Certificate Grade all (not more than (2) sitting) – Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) – Degree in Education with relevant teaching subjects or Basic Degree with PGD, HND + PGD – Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) certificate will be an added advantage – Any additional relevant qualifications
In addition to the above, candidate must also possess the following:
A recent passport photograph, functional mobile phone line, functional email address, local government certificate of origin, birth certificate, attestation from two referees and means of identification.
Candidates are to register online through osun.csm.ng after a log in pin has been purchased from the Ministry of Education, State Secretariat, Osogbo.
Registration of Candidates closes four weeks from the date of this advertisement/publication.
COVID-19: LAGOS EXTENDS WORK FROM HOME DIRECTIVE TO PUBLIC SERVANTS ON GRADE LEVEL 14, BELOW
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has extended the work from home directive to all State Public Servants on Grade Levels 14 and below from Monday, 1st February to Friday, 26th February, 2021.
A statement signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola noted with concern that pockets of Coronavirus infections had been observed among Public Servants in the State.
Muri-Okunola stated also that the directive is in line with the Presidential Order on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations which states inter-alia that: “At all gatherings, a physical distance of at least two metres shall be maintained at all times between persons” and that “no gathering of more than 50 persons shall hold in an enclosed space, except for religious purposes, in which case the gathering shall not exceed 50% capacity of the space”
While advising staff to stay safe by observing all COVID-19 protocols such as the use of face masks, physical distancing and regular washing of hands with soap and water as well as the use of hand sanitisers, Muri-Okunola reiterated that the directive excludes Essential Duty Staff, First Responders, as well as Officers saddled with assignments in the weekly Duty Rosters of their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
The Head of Service enjoined all Accounting Officers are to ensure strict adherence to all directives aimed at guaranteeing physical distancing in the workplace.
… says peace, security achievable only in just society
The Governor, State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Sunday tasked citizens and residents on the need to deal justly with one another as this would help Osun sustain its status as the most peaceful State in Nigeria.
The Governor maintained that peace and security are hundred percent achievable in a society where people deal justly and with fear of God among one another.
Oyetola, who gave this admonition in an address declaring open a one-day seminar for members of the Sharia Panel held at the Muslim Secretariat in Osogbo, lauded the leaders of the Muslim community for cooperating with his Administration and for supporting its efforts at sustaining the most peaceful status of the State.
The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Prince Abdullahi Binuyo, also lauded the leadership of the Muslim community in the State for organising the seminar which he described as important as it would serve as a reminder on the need for all, particularly the participants, to adjudicate with fear of Allah.
He said the Administration has put measures in place to ensure efficient justice system in the State just as he urged members of the Sharia Panel to join the government in the promotion of justice, fairplay and equal opportunity for all the people in the State.
“As believing Muslims, it is obligatory for us to actively uphold and protect values such as justice and equity. The Holy Quran (16:90) says: ‘God commands justice and fair dealing…’. In this verse, Allah directly commands Muslims to be just and deal fairly. As believers, we must consistently be aware that these values are integral parts of our faith.
“In the same vein, Quran (4:58) says, ‘Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.’ By this, Allah (SWT) reminds us that even if it is against our own parents, we must stand firm in establishing and believing in justice.
“In a society where there is justice, there is bound to be peace. I am happy to see this level of committed and responsible leadership we enjoy within the Muslim Community in the State of Osun.
“The State boasts of highly responsible Muslim leaders who are not only promoting the image of Islam as a religion of peace but also cooperating with the government and supportive of our administration’s efforts at maintaining the status of Osun as the most peaceful State in the country,” Oyetola added.
In his remarks, the President of the Osun Muslim Community, Alhaji Mustapha Olawuyi, thanked Governor Oyetola for creating an enabling environment for peaceful coexistence among different religious groups which has continued to engender peace and tranquility in the State of Osun.
His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Sunday visited Igbo-Ora area of Ibarapa land follow the incessant crisis between the Residents, Farmers and Fulani Herdsmen.
You will recall that OduduwaNews Published the Vacation Oder given to the Fulani Herdsmen living in that region by Chief Sunday Igboho, and two Fridays ago, he stormed the region to wipe out the fulani herdsmen following the expiration of 7 days ultimatum which he gave them for them to vacant the area. In response, the State Government frown at such order, and has since began a alternative means of solving the crisis.
The Governor in his speech, while holding a Stakeholders meeting in Igbo-Ora, late Sunday evening said
“As promised, we were in Igbo-Ora, Ibarapa zone, this evening. As part of our community outreach, we met with stakeholders, including residents and security agencies, to ensure that issues are resolved through continuous dialogue and more effective community policing.”
Onifade Dolapo: I’m Dolapo Onifade Shakirullah by name, I’m a farmer, copywriter and business consultant. I’m a student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
OduduwaNews: The popular phrase in town since the last recession is “Youth in Agriculture” What’s Youth in Agric, from your own perspective?
Onifade Dolapo: Youth in Agric, to me, means a lot of things. This approach is telling us that we need more youth in Agriculture sector, that youth must think creativity and innovation to solve a lot of problem in agriculture sector. Youth are the only ones, who can think creatively and bring more changes to how people do think about agriculture. Youth in Agriculture, will be able to solve more unemployment in our country. There are lots of aspects in Agriculture, that really need more youth to tap into. Our fathers, don’t really have strength to tap into it.
OduduwaNews: “Youth Agric, will it be able to solve more unemployment in our country” Has there been any positive progress?
Is there any motivating factor to encourage more youth participation?
Onifade Dolapo: Yes, there is positive progress from individual. To be candid, more youth are now going into agriculture everyday, they have seen the prosperity, that we can’t do without it. They have seen it that, if Agriculture sector goes wrong, every other secrets will not be able to work well. But, in other for it to be more positive progress, we need our government to train and finance, those youth who are really ready to be active in Agriculture sector. Onifade Dolapo: “Is there any motivating factor to encourage more youth participation” If we really want to motivate and encourage more youth in agriculture, we have to show them, how they can make money in Agriculture. Agriculture is a business, we have to show them, how to do the business successful. Nothing really motivates more in business, than making good money from it.
OduduwaNews: This leads us to government contribution Aside the media noise from our government, are they making concerted effort to make Agric business thrive?
Onifade Dolapo
Onifade Dolapo: They are trying in their own way, but, this thing is not getting to the real farmers. If you’re not into politics, you might not get anything from government to help you succeed in your agriculture business. Apart from general polices, like closing our boarders, reducing some tariffs on Agricultural equipment and the likes, that’s only contribution, that’s getting to everyone of us. But, distribution of agricultural equipment, finance etc, they are merging politics with it.
OduduwaNews: Wow. What has been your own personal experience getting support, Grant and Agric aids?
Onifade Dolapo: To be sincere, I haven’t gotten any personal support, grant and Agric aids from government. I have applied for all those things before, I even spent money to get forms and the likes, at the end, they use politics to share those benefits. I have been using my own personal money to finance my farm projects.
OduduwaNews: What advice do you have for those youths who are indecisive in joining the Agric business?
Onifade Dolapo: They should seek for knowledge first, before they invest in any aspect of agriculture, they should see it as a business and have passion for it.
OduduwaNews: Any message for the Nigerian government on the Insecurity of farmers?
Onifade Dolapo: My message for them is that, they should provide means for those Fulani to be rearing their cows, they should stop open grazing and there should be enforcement of existing laws to punish all recalcitrant Fulanis, that usually use cows to eat farmers crops.
OduduwaNews: Is there any other thing you want us to know?
Onifade Dolapo: The only thing, I still want you to know is that, any youth that’s going into farming, he should not rely on rain for his crops, climate has changed, so many farmers lost millions of naira last year due to climate change. They should think of, irrigation system for their crops.
