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Ekiti Governor, Kayode Fayemi Swears in Cabinet Members

Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on Monday inaugurated eight newly appointed Commissioners and seven Special Advisers with a charge to them to avoid any form of distraction in the discharge of their duties.

Performing the swearing-in ceremony at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, Dr. Fayemi, who also swore in the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and a member of the Local Government Service Commission, urged the new appointees to see their new public service roles as an opportunity to serve and not an avenue to enrich themselves.

The Governor also expressed his immense appreciation to the outgoing executive members for their meritorious service and contributions, especially by committing half of their salaries to the Covid-19 relief fund.

The newly inaugurated Commissioners are Barrister Akin Omole (Information and Values Orientation); Dr. Oyebanji Filani (Health and Human Services); Mr. Akin Oyebode (Finance and Economic Development); Prince Olabode Adetoyi (Agriculture and Food Security); Otunba Oladiran Adesua (Lands, Housing and Urban Development); Dr (Mrs) Olabimpe Aderiye (Education, Science, and Technology); Alhaja Mariam Ogunlade (Women Affairs and Social Development); and Princess Iyabode Fakunle-Okhiemen (Environment and Natural Resources).

Aare Muyiwa Olumilua was moved to the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industries.
The Special Advisers are Chief (Mrs) Moji Fafure (Gender Empowerment and Social Mobilisation); Prof. Francesca Aladejana (Basic, Secondary and Vocational/Technical Education); (Mr. Foluso Daramola (Governor’s Office); Chief Olusoga Davies (Political Matters); Chief Folorunso Olabode (Community and Rural Development); Architect Tope Ogunleye (Special Projects); Mr. Ayoola Owolabi (Investment, Trade, and Industries).

Also inaugurated were Prof Femi Akinwunmi as Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Mr. Febisola Adewale, as member Local Government Service Commission.

Governor Fayemi, who tasked the new appointees to make “delivery” their watchword, said his administration would strengthen all government institutions and processes with a view to ensuring continuity of development agenda for those coming behind.

He said: “We must continue to strengthen our government institutions, processes to ensure we are on course with our collective vision for a greater Ekiti. This vision was imparted into our hearts and minds by our forebears and we have done well to document it into the Ekiti Development Strategy which provides for short, medium, and long term plans to develop our state.

“We have recently carried out a midterm assessment of this administration and made a few changes in line with our performance and emerging reality towards refining our government agenda and strengthen our team. This accounts for the appointment of new people into various positions of authority in the state. It also accounts for the re-designation of some ministries and the creation of new bureaus”.

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NGO Team Celebrates Founder, Ramata Agberemi on Her Birthday

Earlier today, members of the Baby Blue Angels Foundation gathered at their office in Ibadan to celebrate the birthday of their Boss, Ramata Agberemi Dabo.

The mini party was organized to celebrate the founder of the NGO who as at the time of filing the report is currently not in Nigeria.

The Team leader, Ajadi Omolara while speaking on behalf of her members gave thanks and praises to God for using the founder of the NGO as a source of blessing to humanity. She said, the event was organized to celebrate the glorious year added to the age of a great philanthropist.

A poetry composed and dedicated to the founder of the NGO was read by the Managing Editor of Oduduwa News, Comrade Ismael Taiwo who also joined other well-wishers to grace the occasion. The highlight of the poetry read apart below:

“Just like yesterday!
Hmm! Yesterday, today or tomorrow
Yesterday is gone!
Today is what we are celebrating
Is it true that yesterday has gone…
Yesterday, when mama screamed
Screaming in anticipation
Anticipation! Only God knew
The All-knower knew what will be the outcome
The screaming continued…
Screaming as requested by the Obstetrician
Obstetrician, following his laid down theories
Only God knew the powers beyond theories
God, looking at the Obstetrician,
Having known His intention
whether to prove the theories wrong or not
Suddenly! Mama heard the baby crying
crying to be welcomed to the world…
The world filled with ups and downs
Wow! what a successful job
Exclaimed the Obstetrician!
God in His abode, looking at the Obstetrician!
who did not know the powers that go beyond science
The crying continued….
Oh! She is a female
Thanks to Almighty God, coming out from Mama’s mouth
Hmmm! A bouncing baby girl
just came to the world,
the family of Agberemi
giving Mama hope of joy
Mama continued looking
Looking for the hope
hope in the shining and beautiful
bouncing baby girl
Yesterday has gone!
Mama continued staring at the baby girl
Looking what tomorrow will be
tomorrow when the baby grows
growing to fulfill mama’s hope
Wow! the hope has come
Today has brought Mama’s long yearning tomorrow
Today is the D-Day
The celebration of a jewel
The glorious day
in the glorious week,
the glorious month
in the glorious year
Today is your birthday
And u feel pretty good
Your body’s still working
You should touch wood
Your wrinkles few and far between
You may not look 18 anymore
Still you get pimples like a teen
I’m glad you feel as fresh as ever
Today is fulfilling your tomorrow
tomorrow filled with joy cum happiness
Oh! The sky is moon and sun,
The river is water
The fragrance is rose flower
The joy, happiness, funfilled life and prosperity
shall be the hope of Mama’s tomorrow”.

The vote of thanks was given by one of the members of the NGO, Omotolani Lolade and thereafter the programme was brought to an end.

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Oyo TESCOM CBT: Only 10% of the applicants got 50% and above – Chairman

The Chairman of Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission TESCOM, Pastor Akin Alamu has said that only 10% of the 67,000 applicants for Oyo State teaching service got 50% and above.

He made the statement today while speaking on a live radio programme on FRESH FM. Pastor Alamu said the cut-off mark would be determined by the level of performance of various applicants and that anybody who scored 30% and below may not be considered for the next stage.

He also ascribed the allegation of christianization of the CBT process by MURIC as a deliberate and calculative attempt to render the exercise useless.

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Fani-Kayode Arrives Ibadan to Inspect Seyi Makinde’s Projects

The Former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode has arrived Ibadan after completing the project tour he embarked on in the capital city of CrossRiver, Calabar. You will recall that Fani-Kayode was alleged to have insulted a journalist, Charles Eyo of the Daily Trust who asked him to provide answer to the question of who was bankrolling his project tour to some states in Nigeria but Fani-Kayode was enraged by the question and started hurling abusive words on the journalist.

OduduwaNews has learnt that Fani-Kayode has arrived Ibadan to continue his project tour in Oyo State. He made this known yesterday via his official Twitter handle that he would be embarking on inspection of some of the projects embarked on by the governor of Oyo State, Gov. Seyi Makinde starting from today 31st of September, 2020.

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Lagos Set to Dislodge Illegal Slabs – Agric Commissioner

Lagos State Government is set to embark on the dislodgement of illegal slabs, as well as the monitoring of all veterinary premises across the State, from Tuesday, 1st September 2020 in furtherance of the sanitisation and reform of the red meat value chain.

The State Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, who made this known over the weekend at the re-inauguration of the Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance (MEC) Team of the Ministry, noted that the exercise would also involve the monitoring of meat transportation and enforce stray animal control.

She added that the dislodgement is necessary, especially as the State remains particular about producing wholesome and healthy meat for its residents while simultaneously ensuring that the streets are free of stray animals.

Olusanya recalled that even though the dislodgement of illegal slaughterhouses had been on-going in the past three years, the need to strictly enforce meat transportation using only the designated vehicles as well as stray animals control, which had lately become more rampant, cannot be overemphasised.

The Acting Commissioner noted that the team would monitor and effect zero-tolerance for illegal slaughter slabs and ensure proper regulation of veterinary activities Statewide in conjunction with Lagos State Private Veterinary Premises Registration Authority.

She pointed out that the menace of stray animals on major roads and streets were also on the high, adding that such animals destroy various ornamental plants, shrubs and trees of aesthetic value within the metropolis, thereby increasing the risk of accidents and environmental degradation as well as the prevalence of the outbreak of zoonotic diseases that pose major threats to human health.

Olusanya also disclosed that all stakeholders including members of the Lagos State Butchers Association, Abattoir Concessionaire Forum, Lagos State Sheep and Goat Association, Lagos State Ram and Goat Sellers Association, Eko Refrigerated Meat Van, Eko Live Animal Transport and the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association among others had been well informed and carried along to allow for the smooth operation of the MEC unit.

The Chairman, Lagos State Butchers Association, Mr. Bamidele Kazeem pledged the association’s full support for the State Government’s latest initiative to sanitise the red meat value chain.

Alabi assured that registered abattoirs and meat markets are already in compliance with all the laws of the State government concerning the reform of the red meat value chain, maintaining that there is no fear on their part of being affected by the activities of the Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance Team.

In the same vein, the Secretary of the Lagos State Abattoir Concessionaires Forum, Mr. Hamzat Kareem, observed that the re-inauguration of the Monitoring, Enforcement and Compliance Team would curb the menace of illegal abattoirs as they pose a huge threat to legal abattoir operations.

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Amotekun Cannot Not Be Subsumed Under Police, Yoruba Elders Insist

The Yoruba elders under the aegis of Yoruba World Congress, an umbrella body for Yoruba nationals both at home and abroad, has again reiterated its stance that the plan to place the Western Nigeria Security Outfit, Amotekun, under the control of the Nigeria Police Force will be rejected with full force.

This was contained in a statement on Sunday, titled, ‘Yoruba World Congress supports Akeredolu, Makinde on Amotekun’, and signed by the group’s President General, Prof. Banji Akintoye.

The YWC reinforced the stand of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State and his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, that Amotekun should not be subsumed under the control of the NPF.

The statement read in part, “Amotekun, as rightly posited by the governors, is an independent security outfit necessitated by the clear danger of murderous herdsmen internationally accepted as terrorists, heartless bandits and sundry criminals who have turned Yorubaland into killing fields.

“It was also the failure of the existing security architecture to tackle the menace and secure life and property in the South-West region that led to the clamour for Amotekun by the generality of our people.

“It makes no sense, therefore, to put the same Amotekun under an organisation that has proved incapable and inadequate to provide the much-needed security in the first place.

“Putting Amotekun under the Nigeria Police hierarchy is a ploy to weaken it and sabotage the strident clamour of the people of the South-West for peace and security in their homeland.

“It must be noted that the entire South-West rose like one man to demand and support Amotekun and to resist all efforts to truncate its birth.

 “We also call on all Yoruba sons and daughters at home and abroad to stand up in support of Amotekun and speak out against efforts or plans to muffle it.”

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IGP warns against inciting violence ahead of Ondo poll

….Says the Force Remains Committed to protecting the Sanctity of the Ballot

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, NPM, mni has warned politicians and their supporters in Edo and Ondo States, where gubernatorial elections are scheduled to hold on 19th September, 2020 and 10th October, 2020 respectively, to conduct themselves properly, play by the rules and steer-clear of tendencies capable of undermining the electoral process in the two States.

This was contained In a statement signed and released today by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba.

The IGP gave the warning having reviewed the Election Security Threat Assessment Reports submitted by the Commissioners of Police from both States in a meeting held Tuesday, 25th August, 2020. The Election Security Threat Analysis reveals amongst other indicators: arming and movement of political thugs, use of inciting statements during political campaigns, high likelihood of violence and possible cross attack by political opponents, misinformation/disinformation aimed at heating-up of the polity and deliberate efforts at delegitimizing government institutions involved in the electoral processes.

The IGP has therefore ordered the Commissioners of Police in the two States – Edo and Ondo – to rejig their preparations for the elections to accommodate and address the threats and emerging trends as contained in the security report. He noted that the Force leadership is evolving customized security architecture to protect the people and ensure hitch-free elections. The IGP however warns politicians and their supporters in Edo and Ondo that the Force will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law on anyone or group, irrespective of status that may want to sabotage the security arrangement being emplaced for the elections.

Meanwhile, the IGP assures Nigerians, particularly the people of Edo and Ondo States that the Force remains committed to protecting the sanctity of the ballot in the country. He reiterates that the Police will be neutral, apolitical and will work assiduously with all stakeholders in ensuring a level playing ground for all in the elections.

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A farmer nabbed by NSCDC for alleged murder in Ogbomosho

A man arrested by Civil Defence for alleged murder in Ogbomosho.

OduduwaNews has gathered that a farmer, Abraham Alamu, has been arrested by the officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command Agro Rangers Squad (Ogbomoso Zone) for allegeddly killing one man identified as Shuaibu Adamu of Elega Village, Ikoyi in Ogbomosho.

This was revealed in a statement signed by the PRO of the Corps, Mr. Oluwole Olusegun.

He stated that the suspect was trailed when his command got a distress call from the citizens of the community on the alleged murder and that they ventured into action immediately. He said his Command later arrested him on Friday in Ogbomoso town after he had escaped since he allegedly murdered one Shuaib Adamu who before he was killed was grazing cattles in the murderer’s farm.

The crime was allegedly committed at Oko Oba, Elega, Orire Local Government Area on 21st of this month.

The State Commandant of NSCDC Mr. Iskilu Akinsanya explained that the arrest was made possible with the help of the public and the Agro Rangers Squad of the command.

He said that the suspect has been handed over to the Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command for further investigations.

The items said to have recovered from the suspect include hammer, scissors, saw, nail remover, mosquito net, 3 ATM cards, two ID cards, clothe, bible, purse and toothbrush.

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I jettison my governorship ambition to rebuild Oyo APC – Alao Akala

The erstwhile governor and the Chairman Reconciliatory Committee of All Progressive Congress APC, Oyo State Chapter, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala on Saturday declared that he would not take part in the future Governorship elections in Oyo state, but will ensure a sellable candidate emerge through primary elections in 2023.

Akala said his decision to step aside for the governorship election will make it possible for him to carry out the chairmanship reconciliation task bestowed on him by the late former governor of the state, senator Abiola Ajimobi without fear or favor.

The former governor who spoke during a radio programme monitored by Oyo Echo, in Ibadan, the state capital said a credible and transparent primary elections must be held ahead of 2023 elections.

Akala said the only reason people leave a political party is when they discovered that the leadership of such party cheated them by imposing candidates on them, but said this would be addressed in 2023.

Akala said; “My discussion with the former governor Abiola Ajimobi was much, but on our party, we agreed that since he had been given appointment in Abuja, I should wait behind to reconcile aggrieved members of our party in the state. Some people were aggrieved after the last general elections. Ajimobi knew I was experienced and I could bring them together with my experience. I have spoken with all the blocs in the APC and they are ready to return to the party. I begged some of them. I made sacrifices to some. We are all stakeholders in our party since it is not a company belonging to someone, so we should work in unity.

“People are complaining that I left APC and later return, yes it is true because it is normal to get angry and when they begged you, I have to return to the party. Those complaining are not competent enough, if they are, they should hold their respective areas. They should win their polling unit, wards, and even local government because we are all stakeholders in the party. Everybody should know their worth.

“They don’t need to be afraid if I would still leave the party or not because there is no permanent friends of enemies in politics but we play politics the way it came. I know everything about Oyo politics and I am the only person who understands the game very well, with due respect. I am no more interested in governorship race again in 2023, therefore, I am competent to talk to all the aspirants. All our aspirants are very competent but they should continue to pray for God guidance. I can use my own to encourage our people because I didn’t have money when I became a governor. As we are approaching 2023, it is possible to come and contest election just as some people invited Obasanjo to contest in 1999 because he didn’t have money to contest election at that time.”

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