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Government-private sector collaboration ‘ll boost power supply in Nigeria – Expert

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola

The Private sector collaboration with government on renewable energy is the fastest way to jumpstart Nigeria’s economy, a Power Electronics Specialist, Mrs Peace Ibe, has said.
Ibe, who is the Director, Nexgen Energy and Allied Service Limited, stated this in Ibadan on Thursday.

On an interview with journalists I’m Ibadan, Johnson said, “Nigeria can indeed become a 24-hour economy, if we maximise the potential of renewable energy.

“Most developed countries of the world rely on the private sector to drive the power sector, in collaboration with government.

“This is what should be replicated in Nigeria to address the challenges in this critical sector that can help grow the economy.

“A good number of businesses in Nigeria are small-scale in nature, and are constantly in need of power for production and service delivery.
“If renewable energy is encouraged, it will go a long one in helping small businesses thrive and the ripple effect will be that our economy will be boosted,’’ Ibe said.

Speaking on her company’s plan to collaborate with government, the director said: “The company is positioning itself to align with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Numbers Seven and 13 on clean and affordable energy as well as climate change.

“We have continued to lead others in providing alternative power supply and helping businesses grow in Nigeria.

“More so, our capacity has been enhanced, as Nexgen Energy emerged one of the winners of the 2019 Nigeria Off-Grid Energy Challenge during the 2019 Solar Future Nigeria conference, held in Lagos.

“We are willing to do more, as announced by the organisers of the challenge – All On and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF),’’ she said.

Ibe explained that through the challenge, USADF would provide each of the selected energy enterprises $50,000 grant as seed capital, while All On would provide $50,000 in convertible debt.

In addition to funding, she said that the winners would also receive technical assistance from USADF’s Nigerian technical partner, Diamond Development Initiatives (DDI), and governance support from All On.

The Nexgen director said that this would enhance the company’s ability to work effectively and efficiently to address power for agricultural purposes, with the Federal Government’s diversification efforts.

Agric ministry partners GESA Portal to empower women, youths

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola

In a bid to reposition and enhance resilience of livelihood in agricultural production in the state, Oyo state Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has partnered with an agricultural based organisation GESA Portal by empowering women and youths across the state.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Ojemuyiwa Jacob Ojekunle in company of the acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Peter Adegunwa and other top officials of the Ministry yesterday played host to an Agricultural based organization known as GESA Agricultural Portal in his office at the state secretariat, Ibadan at a coffee session where issues that bother on women and youths on agriculture were discussed in order to curb the avoidable exposure to vulnerability in the society.

Ojemuyiwa while addressing the organization stated that the issues raised by the group were germane and the ministry of agriculture was well prepared for these class of people considering their level of exposure to vulnerability in the society adding that women and youths are on top of the state government priority list in its drive to industrialize Oyo state through agricultural revolution.

He however expressed his joy and delight at the interactive meeting with the organization and their move to partner with the state government through the Ministry of Agriculture noting that the task before the present administration is a herculean one that require all hands to be on deck proactively including the organized private sector and assured that the ministry is ready for partnership that is aimed at empowering and investing in the people and their emancipation from joblessness and poverty.

He said “Any serious minded government at this crucial period will know that agriculture remains our best alternative to oil if we must improve on our income and we as a state realize this, that is why we already set machineries in motion to transform farm settlements into farm estates across all the zones in the state with provision of social amenities that will make life enjoyable for farmers. The program is about to kick start in the 14 local government areas in ibadan because we mean serious business, nobody is expected to farm with cutlass and hoes anymore as we are already in an era of modern farming where tractors do all the jobs and we believe this initiative of governor Makinde to industrialize the state through agric revolution will be a legacy that will last for generations because this was the same strategy initiated by baba Awolowo when farming was our main source of income.”

The lead consultant, The West African Observers Ms Lara Suleiman, Nyior Raphael, Ajala Muyiwa and the organization’s media director Mr. Muhammad Hameed who were present at the meeting noted that the present administration has shown clearly the political will and commitment to achieve food security, employment generation, and improve the economic fortunes of the state through agriculture, which was why the organization is interested in ways of mutual partnership with the state government to achieve the objectives of agric revolution in the state adding that her organization is ready to work closely with the ministry in areas of capacity building and empowerment of women and youths in Agriculture in order to become productive members of the society.

The Commissioner however thanked the team for their foresight and readiness to partner with the Ministry, he assured that the door of his office is always opened for organizations who wish to join the state government to reposition agriculture into a more prosperous sector in the state.

Makinde, Ooni, Gambari, Afolabi for Ibadan Recreation Club honour

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola
Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde; his wife, Omini; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambari; pioneer Vice Chancellor, Caleb University, Lagos, Professor Olurotimi Tayo are among nine Nigerians to be honoured by the Ibadan Recreation Club (1902) next Friday.
Makinde is to be invested as grand patron of the club, Omini as honorary life member, while Oba Ogunwusi and Alhaji Gambari will be inaugurated as patrons and Olurotimi as a Trustee.
Others to be honoured are Chairman, Ibadan Business School, Mr Yinka Fasuyi; and Managing Director, AMNI International Petroleum Company Limited, Mr Tunde Afolabi as patrons; while former Chief Whip, Osun State House of Assembly, Babayomi Taiwo; and former President of the club, Mr Olagoke Oladinni will be decorated as trustees of the club.
President, Ibadan Recreation Club (1902), Mr Olumakinde Oni made this known while addressing journalists at the club premises, on Monday in Ibadan.
Asked what informed the choices, Oni said the honorees boasted of proven integrity, past successes in their various fields, exemplar philanthropy, wealth of experience, renowned societal standing, great resources and remarkable educational background.
With the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji serving as Royal Father of the day, the honorees and guests will be launching a legacy project.
Oni added that the set to be inaugurated patrons, trustees and life member will help in sustenance of the club, existing since 1902, for generations to come

Oyo govt opens bid for 198  intervention projects

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola

At least, 87 Local contractors participated in the bid opening exercise for the 2018 FGN-UBEC/OYOSUBEB intervention projects held at Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board’s premises.

The exercise, according to the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran was done in compliance with provision of the State Public Procurement Act 2010.

“We allowed due process in this bid opening, which states that people should be allowed to tender for any goods and/or services, and the tender should be open in the presence of the tenderers”, he said.

While he reiterated Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration’s commitment to transparency, openness and integrity at all times, the Chairman also revealed that the projects are being jointly financed by Oyo State Government through the State Universal Basic Education Board and the Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission.

The Chairman revealed that 198 contracts are being rolled out, adding that the process involved transparency and due process.

He said the projects include construction of five Model schools, six ECD Pilot centers, 32 blocks of 3-classroom buildings and 15 blocks of 4-classrooms.

Also, the contractors are bidding for renovation of 59 blocks of classrooms, sinking and erection of 40 units of borehole tanks and tank stands.

Others are, procurement of 36 classroom furniture, sports equipment, 16 motorcycles and one hilux.

Adeniran also disclosed that the Board is in the process of accessing 2019 FGN-UBEC/OYOSUBEB Intervention funds, saying the State Government has approved the release of its counterpart fund.

The Chairman therefore urged most eligible tenderer to deliver a thorough job and ensure speedy completion of the 2018 intervention projects.

He said, “Bidders are strongly advised to ensure speedy project execution, as this administration has zero tolerance for time wastage, as far as project execution is concerned”.

The bid opening exercise was witnessed by representatives of Universal Basic Education Commission, Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Bureau of Public Procurement, Federal Ministry of Education.

Other bodies represented include, Nigeria Institute of Engineers, Nigeria Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers and CSACEFA.

Olubadan tasks Lion Club on service to community

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji has tasked the International Association of Lions Clubs, Akobo, Ibadan on greater service to their community.
Oba Adetunji spoke at the investiture investiture of Lion Kehinde Akinwale, as the new President, District 404B1,Akobo Integrity Lions club, Ibadan.
The monarch who was represented by the Oloye Lekan Alabi; the Agbaakin Olubadan of Ibadanland charged all leaders in the society to always use their privileged position to advance the cause of humanity.
 He lamented the deplorable state of our social infrastructure with the untold hardship on the common man.
 The monarch called on the leaders in every strata of Nigerian society to be alive to the responsibility “to make our world a better place to live in.”
The new president pledged to use his position to help the less privileged and advance the cause of impacting humanity positively.
Akinwale said the hallmark of ‘Lionism’ which is to serve humanity would by upheld during his tenure.
 He revealed that his administration has concluded plans to build a community health center at Abidiodan community in Akobo area of Ibadan for accessible primary health care service delivery.
“While we promised not to deviate from the visions and missions of the founding fathers of the Lions club international and that of Akobo Integrity Club,we will however with your support, take this club and district to the next level”,he added.
Other dignitaries at the investiture program include, the former President,Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Chief Wole Akinwande; Architect Dele Samson; President, Ajorosun club, Sir Oluokun Babalola, family and friends of the celebrant.

Makinde declares emergency on filth, leads road cleaning exercise

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola
Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde on Monday declared a state of emergency on refuse collection and waste management in the state.
The Governor, who was speaking at an extraordinary meeting held inside the Executive Council Chambers of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, said that waste management has become a matter of emergency.
He volunteered to lead in road cleaning exercise and has also mandated all political appointees, the Permanent Secretaries and the workforce to join.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying that poor waste management could have wider implications on the state of health of individuals in the state, adding that if care was not taken, the health situation of people in the state may worsen.
He said: “I am sure that most of you must have gone through our state and have noticed that as far as our solid waste management is concerned, we are all living in the midst of filth basically. I have listened to the commissioner for Environment and Chairman of the Solid Waste Management Authority and I am not satisfied with what I have got.
“Apart from these wastes being an eyesore, it also has wider implications as far as health is concerned, because when you have a filthy environment, all kinds of health challenges will come in.
“So, what has to be done is, we need to declare an emergency on our solid waste management. So, it is a big issue for all of us and we have to take the bull by the horn. We have to take leadership.
“What I have asked to be done is to, first of all, mobilize all resources possible and we will all be out this evening (Monday evening) to do the cleanup and supervise it. We will close early today and at 8’O clock, we are going to Mapo Hall. We have trucks and have mobilized workers and we will take off.”
He stated that he had last participated in such an emergency as the Head Boy of his Secondary School, Bishop Phillips Academy, Ibadan, adding that he never thought he could be leading another emergency as Governor.
He warned that no one should misconstrue the exercise for showmanship, adding that a serious issue like waste disposal has to be taken with all seriousness.
 He also stated that some elements within the state have specialised in littering the streets with refuse, adding that the state government would stop at nothing to overwhelm their antics.
He said: “This is not for showmanship but a serious challenge that we have. If we don’t do it, I can bet that a few weeks down the line, we will see the impact at our hospitals. Though it’s a short term thing, we just have to do it. I have also heard that there are saboteurs who neatly arrange thrash on the median. Well, I wish them luck because we now have security personnel involved and anyone caught importing waste to Oyo State will be dealt with according to our environmental laws.
“I believe, from our projection, that within the next three to four weeks, we should have a permanent solution in place, a model that will be sustainable and that will also be full-proof for the saboteurs. Seriously, I honestly don’t understand why somebody will want to do this kind of thing to his or her own State.
“Some people said they have set some traps. Why are they setting traps? We are going to spend money, we will spend resources and spend a serious level of time to do all of these to move the state forward.
“Think about the overall well-being of the State. Let us utilize the resources that we have judiciously. I know they are sending money to import the waste. We are going to clean it up and put security on alert but that energy and money, which I know they stole from Oyo State, they should do something meaningful with it; they should create jobs for the people of Oyo State with it.”

APC alleges Makinde, PDP of plan to stampede Supreme Court

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola
     As all attention shifts to the Supreme Court for the final resolution of the controversy surrounding the conduct of the 2019 gubernatorial poll in Oyo State, the All Progressives Congress has claimed to have uncovered alleged plans by Governor Seyi Makinde and the Peoples Democratic Party to heat up the polity with a view to stampeding the Judiciary and whipping up undue sentiments.
        The Appellate Court sitting in Ibadan had on November 11 set aside the Election Petition Tribunal earlier judgment which upheld the declaration of Mr. Makinde as the winner of the March 9 governorship election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The decision of the Court of Appeal was viewed as not declarative enough and both Makinde and the APC candidate, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, have reportedly heads for the Apex Court in Abuja for final determination of the case.
      Oyo APC, in a statement issued in Ibadan and made available to journalists by its Assistant Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ayobami Adejumo, raised the alarm that it had uncovered plans by the Makinde camp to embark on sponsorship of street protests, media write-ups and broadcast media content which would be aimed at creating an overwhelming impression that Makinde won a free and fair mandate and any attempt by the judiciary to act on its findings would spark public unrest in the state.
        “In demonstration of their desperation to hold on to a stolen mandate, Governor Makinde and his lackeys have concluded plans to devote enormous resources of the state to certain activities aimed at misleading the Supreme Court over the all-important case before it. In fact, the arrow head of the plot is a turncoat currently serving in the PDP government and who is popular for constituting a nuisance in the mass media at any given opportunity.
       “Feelers from the Agodi Government House have it that different groups of unscrupulous elements in the society are already lined up for sponsored protests to be carried out consistently in Abuja and Ibadan any moment from now until the day of the judgment which they know would not be in their favour on account of the reality of the electoral fraud which earned them the fake mandate they currently enjoy.
        “Also, we are aware of a secret meeting held recently at a private location in the state capital in which some media practitioners in Lagos and Ibadan were contracted, with heavy sums, to influence media content of their respective print and broadcast organizations with a view to set a satanic agenda for the general public and possibly mislead the Judiciary again.
        “The unprofessional conduct of some radio and television presenters which clearly showed and still shows their unbridled interest in the politics of the land is being leveraged upon by some power mongers to secure unmerited sympathy from unsuspecting members of the public. This time again, the PDP government of Engr. Makinde has raised his game in the area of comprising the bad eggs and use them against the overall good of the society.
         “At this juncture, we are appealing the management of all the print and broadcast organizations in the country to always demand accountability, fairness and objectivity from their employees as this would not only enhance public trust and confidence on their outfits but also position them right for posterity. No biased correspondent, editor or broadcast programme present is worth being called a professional since his or her conduct is devoid of the basic principle of mass media practice.
        “As much as we would not make any attempt to preempt the Apex Court and discuss the case before it, we are optimistic that justice would be done very soon and by the time the whole is made to know about the degree of electoral fraud perpetrated by the PDP and other collaborators in the shameful acts, no single God-fearing person would be left in doubt of Engr. Makinde’s aversion to truth, justice and development of democracy in the land.” APC stated

LGSC Boss Assures Council Officials of Adequate Training

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola

The Chairman, Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Remi Ayodele, has assured of the present administration’s avowed commitment, under Governor Seyi Makinde, to embark on series of training and retraining of its personnel.

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Firm empowers 50, 000 Nigerians, opens Ibadan office

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Peter Ayoade
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As part of efforts to reduce poverty and unemployment rate in the country, Property World African Network Group has empowered 50,000 Nigerians.
The PWANG also opened a new office in Ibadan at the weekend in its bid towards empowering Nigerians through its networking business.
The new office located at Challenge area of Ibadan was unveiled by the group’s founder and Chairman, Dr Augustine Onwumere.
It will be recalled that the International property firm was established in 2012 and has 22 offices across the states of Nigeria.
Onwumere said that apart from the company being a business venture, it is also poised at alleviating poverty and unemployment in the country through empowerment.
He said that the company which has more than 50 estates across the country, had in seven years of existence empowered thousands of Nigerians who are doing very well in the country.
“Our company is into property sales and development. We have estates in Ogun, Lagos, Awka, Port Harcourt, Asaba and Warri. Our services extends to Kenya, Ghana and now moving to South Africa.
“Our company is registered. We have structures, buildings, properties, integrity and have responsible people in the group. We are not Ponzi Scheme.
“What we pride about is empowerment. We use these estates as an empowerment platform to help many Nigerians to be gainfully employed and financially independent,” he said.
Onwumere said that PWAN Group is a registered company and had in the last seven years of its existence contributed immensely to the nation’s economic growth.
He said that the company had in the last seven years established 22 offices across the country and empowered more than 50,000 Nigerians.
According to him, “We have more than 50,000 active consultants and partners in the country who have benefitted from the company’s empowerment.
“We offer free training and seminars for our consultants and partners on how to sell and excel on the marketing network ladder. The partner and consultants on the networking chain have various benefits attached to their work,” he said.
Onwumere said that partners and consultants on the company’s marketing network are paid commission with other benefits as they climb through the various steps.
Mr Tony Edeh, a Partner in the group, said the marketing network was a rewarding business and could be undertaken by both employed as well as unemployed Nigerians.
Edeh described the services of the company as rewarsing empowerment platform for every hardworking Nigerian, saying it is a business that runs with no regret.
“This company deals in Real Estate. Any kobo invested in this business duplicates over the years. To become a consultant, you will pay only token of N1,650.
” To become a partner you pay N37,650 and this because a lot of free bills such as travelling are attached to this category. It is a business with no regret,” he said.
Favour Agbodi, a PWAN Consultant, said that the company had enriched her and those she brought into the network.
“Honestly, when I joined them I was broke and Shattered. But now I have a car to my name, travelled to several countries and a proud owner of four different lands in Nigeria.
“Here, you don’t need certificate. If you are passionate about what you want to do and achieve, I think it is a very good platform for you. You have to work for yourself,” she said.
Agbodi said that interested members of the public can register as a partner or consultant and would be paid commission for their services with other benefits.
Our correspondent reports that hundreds of Ibadan residents have started registering with the company, while some others are already participating in the free seminar.

Centennial Anniversary: Zonta trains over 1,000 girls on skills acquisition

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Peter Ayoade
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Skills acquisition is a veritable means of empowering girls and women to be self reliant and  contribute to the nation’s economy especially those who have been victims of abuse.

Dr Olabisi Awosanya, the President Zonta Club One Ibadan stated this in Ibadan on Saturday at the  Centennial Anniversary of Zonta Club International.

Awosanya said the club has done a lot and is still doing so much to rehabilitate girls and women who have been victims of violence.

“We are celebrating the centennial anniversary and the club as been at the vanguard of advocating for the change of status for girls and women from negative to positive.

“We have trained more than 1,000 girls between January and November.
“We look around our community and identity girls and women who are going through abuse or violence.

“We campaign against child abuse, girls abuse, we want to put a stop to child marriage and we have devised various strategies in achieving these.

“We are partnering with organisation to help teenage girls who are pregnant and have left school. We won a grants of $5,000 out of about 62 clubs who wrote proposals to be able to rehabilitate these girls,” Awosanya said.

She noted that when women and girls have the right information their lives will be better for it and even the whole family stands to benefit.

Mr. Omotayo Morgan, a former International Director at Zonta International urged government to improve the quality of education and revive technical schools to produce skilled work men.

“I will want government to pay emphasis not only on academics but also on technical education.

“Giving people skills so that people will know it’s not when you go to the university only that you can be useful to the society, there are many ways one can be useful.

“Zonta has been championing the cause of women in the last 100 years and it has given hope to so many girls and women through various projects. In Nigeria the Club started in 1970 and has contributed immensely in addressing the plight of girls and women,” Morgan said.

In her remarks, Mr Olajumoke Akere, Vice President Zonta Club one Ibadan, said empowering women is empowering the whole nation.

She said “government should do more in this regard by increasing the quota of women in politics and even budgetary allocation in education and health to address some of the challenges girls and women faced.”

Some women who have benefited from Zonta Club, Mrs Omowumi Anifalaje and Blessing Ogomegbulam said the club helped them forged ahead in life and cope with the day to day challenges.
They said they were able to learn skills that is making them earn a living.

Jubilation as Akinremi wins at Appeal Court, defeats Omotoso for third time

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Peter Ayoade
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The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Tuesday affirmed the lower Tribunal’s judgment which confirmed a lawmaker representing Ibadan North federal constituency, Hon. Musiliudeen Olaide Akinremi popularly called Jagaban of Oyo State as the winner of the February 23 Election into the House of Representatives, 
Akinremi Jagaban of the All Progressives Congress garnered 17,048 votes to defeat Mr. Ademola Omotoso of the Peoples Democratic Party who had 16,237 votes.
 Akinremi emerged as the only candidate of the APC to win in Ibadan metropolis, where the opposition Peoples Democratic Party tsunami consumed the aspiration of other parties’ candidates, including Governor Abiola Ajimobi, seeking senatorial bid in Oyo south.

Like the tribunal’s earlier position, the appeal court judges on Tuesday, said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was right in its declaration of Akinremi as the winner.

Amidst jubilation galore by his supporters from across wards 1 to 12 in Ibadan North federal constituency, Akinremi Jagaban took to his verified Facebook and remarked thus: “Thank you God; thanks to the good people of Ibadan North.
“The judgement shows that the people of Ibadan North Federal Constituency cast their votes to support our course in the last general election.
Akinremi Jagaban continued, “We thank Almighty God on all the court judgement so far. Finally all court cases have been won and we shall have enough time to see to more amenities that awaits our Federal Constituency.
“This judgment will give me ample opportunity to be more focussed on attracting federal government projects; greater employment for youths in Ibadan North; empowerment for traders, artisans and my foundation (Prince Akinremi Foundation will be more strengthened to support more needies.
“More importantly, I will participate more actively in the lawmaking for the greater good of the people of Ibadan North in particular, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole,” Akinremi Jagaban added.

Clerics, traders urge Akinremi Jagaban to fear no evil ahead Appeal judgment

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Peter Ayoade
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By Adams Akorede

Ahead of the Court of Appeal judgment in the suit against tribunal’s recent decision which dismissed petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Ademola Omotoso against the victory of the All Progressives Congress lawmaker representing Ibadan North, Musiliudeen Olaide Akinremi, clerics and traders in the council on Thursday urged Akinremi Jagaban to ‘fear no evil’.

The tribunal in its landmark judgment affirmed Akinremi Jagaban as the winner of the House of Representatives election held in February this year.

Before then, a Federal High Court in Ibadan had also dismissed a suit by Ademola Omotoso’s challenging the qualification of Akinremi Jagaban as the APC candidate.

On Thursday, some market men and women in a goodwill messages to Akinremi Jagaban urged him to remain focussed in the task of providing quality representation to the people of Ibadan North federal constituency in the House of Representatives.

Prayer leaders for Ward 1 in Ibadan North, Alfa Iskilu Rufai and Ward 3, Pastor Ayo Adefila in a message to Akinremi, prayed God to grant the lawmaker more wisdom and energy to succeed “because you have started well and starters are not the ones worthy of applause but the ones who endure till the end are worthy of real praise”.

Also, representatives of the Bodija international market, including the President of yam sellers, Mr. Ezekiel Samsudeen and President of pepper grinding section on the market Mr. Tajudeen Olaiya admonished Akinremi Jagaban to always remember that they are solidly behind him and “we have never regretted voting you in the last general election.

“We are daily praying to God to give you victory over known and unknown enemies for Ibadan North  to benefit fully from your philanthropic gestures. Fear no evil and remain steadfast honourable,” they wrote.

The traders commended the lawmaker for the purchase of NECO forms for 150 students last week in Ibadan North and the scholarship for a number of indigent students in tertiary institutions.

They also recalled Akinremi Jagaban sponsorship of 34 constituents to Saudi Arabia, even before his inauguration in June.

They lauded him for the employment for graduates within just four months and his promise to assist more youths to be gainfully employed.

They added that, “we will always remember you in our prayers. We know that you will deliver on all your promises because even before you became a lawmaker, you were a philanthropist of note, who adds value to the lives of the people irrespective of where they came from”.

Suspension: I remain Oyo State NANS Chairman -Asubiojo

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Peter Ayoade
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By Ademola Babalola

Olujuwon Asubiojo, the embattled Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) says he remains the rightful chairman of the association despite his purported suspension. 

Asubiojo stated this in Ibadan on Monday at a press conference.
NAN reports that the press conference led by Asubiojo had in attendance nine members of Oyo State NAN executive.

Asubiojo said since leadership is a function of service to the people, hence the need to inform people appropriately and avoid misrepresentation.

“The attention of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Oyo State has been drawn to an act of impersonation by the Vice Chairman Omoniyi Afeez, parading himself as the ‘Acting Chairman’.

“This is a constitutional aberration, a complete negation of the resolution of the NANS Senate in its last sitting on Oct. 19, 2019 and it is an insult to the collective dignity and intelligence of all Nigerian students in the state.

“The highest decision making which is Senate of NANS Oyo State passed a vote of confidence on the chairman of the association, Olujuwon Asubiojo and assured his leadership of maximum support.”

Asubiojo said though he was arrested by the police but he was later released when he was not found guilty of the allegations against him.

He said the bus sold was with the consent of NANS executives and the bus was, one that had been at the mechanic place for three to four years and also got burnt while at the place.

He however pledged to continue to champion the cause of students’ welfare and keep at good representation.

Also, Tinuoye Peter, Students Union president of Oyo State School of Nursing Eleyele said all the allegations levelled against Asubiojo was false.

He added that Asubiojo duly carried the executive along with the sale of the wrecked bus and that he has the support of other students’ union leaders in Oyo State.

In his reaction to the allegations, Afeez Omoniyi said NANS Oyo State held Senate meeting on Oct. 19 where he was selected as the acting chairman of the association.

He denied other allegations of impersonation and use of force to coerce other NANS senators to declare him as the chairman.

“We held Senate meeting on Oct. 19 and representative of students’ union of 17 schools in Oyo State selected me as the acting chairman on the grounds of misappropriation of funds and selling of NANS car levelled against the for the former chairman Olujuwon Asubiojo.

“At that meeting we had representatives from NANS national body and DSS were present.

“It was unfortunate that Asubiojo couldn’t wait at the meeting because he knew that he was guilty of the offences levelled against him,” Omoniyi said.

It would be recalled that Lawrence Olanrewaju, Assistant Secretary General of NANS had earlier ratified the suspension of the embattled chairman Asubiojo for alleged gross misconduct.

 

Senator Ladoja and Myself not Leaving ZLP for APC, says Sharafadeen Alli

By
Peter Ayoade
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By Adams Akorede

 

“I want to state that the rumour was concocted by the people who believed we have to either move to where they belong or where they want us to belong”

 

A former governor of Oyo state, Senator Rashidi Ladoja and the governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in the last general elections in the State, Chief Sharafadeen Alli on Sunday denied the rumour of dumping the party for the All Progressives Congress.

Alli said in a statement in Ibadan that stories making the round “that Senator Ladoja and I, are leaving ZLP for APC was concocted to distort facts and heat up the polity.”

Ladoja was the arrowhead of the coalition that ousted the then ruling APC. He rallied Alli of ZLP; Senator Femi Lanlehin of the African Democratic Congress and Chief Bolaji Ayorinde of SDP to step down for the incumbent Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party to defeat APC flag bearer, Chief Bayo Adelabu.

While Allii is believed to have turned down the appointment given to him by Makinde as a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, Lanlehin had also at a time pulled out of the coalition because of alleged lopsided appointment and non-fulfillment of agreement with coalition partners.

Alli on Sunday said they had never contemplated dumping the ZLP for any other party, but were working hard to ensure the party becomes a bride in the state and beyond.

The former secretary to the state government who condemned in strong terms politics of rumour mongering, also appealed to supporters of the party in the state to remain calm and focus on the future rather than listening to baseless rumours.

He further commended Ladoja for his support for the party since the inception, adding that the party would make a difference in the future.

The statement reads in part; “following some statement going round in the political circle that plans have been concluded that we are moving to the APC, I want to state categorically that it is NOT TRUE.

“We have never contemplated dumping our party, ZLP for any party. Our leader, Senator Ladoja and myself are dissociating ourselves from the said unfounded story.

“I want to state that the rumour was concocted by the people who believed we have to either move to where they belong or where they want us to belong.

“The general public and our teeming supporters should ignore the rumour and focus on the future of our great and forward looking party,” he said.

15, 000 Delegates for Jehovah Witness 2019 Ibadan Convention

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Peter Ayoade
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No fewer than 15,000 delegates of Jehovah’s Witnesses from Oyo, Osun , and Ogun states are expected to attend this year’s annual convention in the city of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital ,to enjoy a three- day upbuilding and refreshing spiritual instructions.

Love is the focus of this year’s convention, holding this weekend Friday 18 October, to Sunday 20 October , 2019 at the Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Ifatumo Village, along Lalupon-Ejioku road, Ibadan .

The convention, which is part of this year’s annual gathering of the witnesses, is holding in 240 countries worldwide.

In 2018, over 20 million people attended the three-day conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the globe.

In a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Thursday by a local Representative of Jehovah’s Witness , Gill Adekannbi, the three-day convention featuring the theme ” Love Never Fails”! will be concluded on Sunday 20 October , 2019.

According to him, the 3rd out of the 9 series of the convention in the city of Ibadan, will be held in Yoruba. By means of talks, symposiums many videos and other features, the convention will demonstrate the positive influence that unselfish love can have to bring people together from diverse backgrounds.

On the convention programme highlights, Adekannbi said ” The convention programme will examine how Bible principles help people in practical ways. The Friday programme will address how love can help people surmount obstacles such as a troubled upbringing, chronic illness, or poverty.

” Saturday programme will consider how Bible principles help husbands, wives, and children to show love for one another. Sunday programme will include a public Bible discourse entitled “True Love in a Hate-Filled World Where?” that will address overcoming prejudice and hatred.”

He stressed that conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses are free to the public and that no collections are taken, noting that “Love Never Fails” is one of the largest global conventions in 2019, spanning six continents and over 200 countries and presented in over 400 languages.

” A complete programme schedule, a video about conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses, times and locations for these public conventions can be found on the official website of Jehovah’s Witnesses, jw.org ” , he stated .

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