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Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, and his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Ajibola Lawal, on Saturday, attended the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Adebisi Adesola, former Oyo State Secretary General (SSG), at Bodija Baptist Church, Ibadan. The event was also attended by former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, Oyo State Government officials, friends, and associates. During the church service, the Deputy Governor paid tribute to Chief Adesola for his trailblazing achievements in public service and wished him well. Recalling their long-standing relationship spanning over 30-40 years, Barr. Lawal described Chief Adesola as a big brother and family…

The former Chairman of the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (OyoRUWASSA), Hon. Najeem Omirinde, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo , as he marks another remarkable year of life. In a goodwill message made available to the press on Saturday, Hon. Omirinde described Mr. Williams as a diligent public servant, a seasoned administrator, and a patriotic son of Oyo State whose contributions to the development of the state, especially in the area of land reform and urban planning, have been exemplary. “Today, I join…

Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, has felicitated with Williams Akin-Funmilayo, Commissioner for Lands, Housing, Survey, and Urban Development on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a statement on Saturday, the Deputy Governor described Akin-Funmilayo as a silent achiever, whose initiatives have transformed land management in Oyo State. He commended the land commissioner for his protectiveness, and innovative approach to public administration. The Deputy Governor equally described him as an exceptional administrator and politician who has excelled in various roles throughout his public service career. The statement read: “I join friends and well wishers to celebrate…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has reiterated that Oyo State is a destination that offers immense potential for investment and tourism. Speaking at a dinner hosted for members of the NBA Section on Business Law at the Government House on Friday, the Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, highlighted the state’s diverse investment opportunities that can contribute to its economic growth and development. While tourism is a significant sector, the Governor emphasized that infrastructure development is crucial to driving tourism growth. He cited the ongoing 110km circular road project that will enhance road network…

No fewer than 80 artisans from the 33 local government areas of Oyo State have benefited from a five-day virtual digital skills training facilitated by Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, member representing Ibadan North-West/Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The capacity-building initiative, which forms part of Hon. Olajide’s constituency development project, was aimed at equipping participants with essential digital competencies to enhance productivity and foster inclusion in the fast-paced digital economy. Modules covered during the training included digital communication and collaboration, content creation, the application…

Following some lingering crises between Ondo and Ekiti boundary communities, the government of the two states have met in Akure, the Ondo state capital, to provide a lasting solution to the disputes. Receiving his Ekiti state counterpart and her team on Thursday, the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, Dr Olayide Adelami, assured the boundary communities of a peaceful resolution by the two states. According to him, “the two states were together as one before Ekiti was created in 1996 and we still remain sisters. Everyone can attest to the fact that we are from the same source, in terms…

The outgoing State Director, National Orientation Agency, (NOA) Dr. Olukemi Afolayan has commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration for supporting the Agency through the establishment of the Oyo State Mobilization Agency for Socio-Economic Development (OYMASED) which has helped to ease the Agency’s operations and infrastructural development She said that improved road network had made it easier for the Agency to carry out sensitization assignments across the state, citing communities like Lanlate, Iseyin, Ogbomoso, Fapote Saki, Iwere-Ile, Ibadan less city and the municipals and many other communities Dr. Afolayan made this known during a send-off ceremony held in her honour…

What was meant to be a brief errand turned into one of the most memorable conversations of my week. It was a quiet Sunday evening. I had stopped by a popular filling station along Old Ife Road to buy fuel and make a quick payment using my ATM card. To my dismay, the transaction failed — not once, but three times — and each time, my account was debited. As frustrating as it was, I managed to keep my cool. My years as a banker had taught me how to deal with agitated customers; now I was simply living…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has congratulated farmers in the state, under the auspices of Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association (OSACA), as they mark 10 years of existence. Founded in 2015, OSACA is an umbrella body for agric commodity associations and farmers in Ondo state, aimed at fostering collaboration among farmers, policymakers and other players in the food production chain. Speaking at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the association in Akure on Tuesday, Governor Aiyedatiwa, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, said the state government is proud of the growth and achievements of the…

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has carried out a cabinet reshuffle. The governor, in a letter signed by his Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, made this disclosure on Monday. According to the letter, the reshuffle will see the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Barr. Seun Ashamu, move to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, while the current Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Hon Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, will move to the Ministry of Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. The Commissioner for Public Works, Prof Dahud Shangodoyin, has been moved to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Similarly,…