Oyo Govt urged citizen to be patience as Road Rehabilitation will commence soon

 The Oyo State Government has requested for patience on the part of the people of the State that rehabilitation of deplorable roads across the State will commence in earnest shortly.

The Chairman Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency( OYSROMA) Honourable Busoye Ogunlade made this known to Journalists during the inspection tour with the Agency’s management staff and Engineers, adding that the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has mandated the Agency to leave no stone unturned inorder to make the State potholes free.

He mentioned that the inspection tour which is a countinous exercise is necessary to access roads that Rehabilitation will commence on and that the Engineers will carry out measurement of deplorable roads inorder to prepare the Bill of Engineering measurement and evaluation BEME for the purpose of making available a priced bill to be used for evaluation of work that wants to be executed.

He maintained that the rehabilitation of State and Local Government Area roads across the State is progressing as the Agency just concluded the Rehabilitation of some roads across the State.

He also appreciated Engineer Seyi Makinde, for his support by making available necessary resources to make the Agency fulfil her mandate.

Honourable Ogunlade therefore urged the good people of Oyo State to work hand in hand with the led administration of Governor Seyi Makinde to bring to reality a better Oyo State.

Just In: Makinde Appoints Morohunkola Thomas, Siju Lawal As Special Advisers

 

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed the trio of Hon. Temitope Ezekiel Oladimeji, Dr Morohunkola Thomas and Hon. Ayansiju Lawal as Director-General, Abuja and Lagos Liaison Office and Special Advisers respectively.

While Oladimeji was appointed as DG of the Abuja and Lagos Liaison Office, Thomas, a former Commissioner across different ministries in the state, was designated as Special Adviser on Socio-economic matters.

 

Lawal, the immediate past Commissioner for Establishment and Training, was appointed as Special Adviser on Establishment and Training.

Oladimeji served as the Deputy Director-General, Oyo Central for the Governor Seyi Makinde Campaign Council in 2022/2023.

The newly-appointed Special Adviser on Socio-economic Matters, Thomas, is a lawyer and has served as Commissioner for Education, Information, Youth and Sports, among others, in the state, at different times.

Governor Makinde, in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, charged the new appointees to see their appointments as a call to service and to discharge their duties with dedication and loyalty to the state.

The appointments, the letter indicated, are with immediate effect

Fuel Subsidy Palliatives: Gov Makinde and His Effulgent Pragmatic Action, A leaf to be taken from his book by IJOBA AUTHORITY MOE

 Fuel Subsidy Palliatives: Gov Makinde and His Effulgent Pragmatic Action, A leaf to be taken from his book by IJOBA AUTHORITY MOE 

Beyond rhetorics and expectations, many people taught Governor Makinde will lose the 2019 elections but quite unfortunate for them, the forgotten stone became the cornerstone hence the victory on March 9, 2019

Surprisingly, for everyone to know that God's time is the ultimate and he alone can install a King and uninstall as well being the supreme kingmaker, there were showers of Heavy Downpour as a sign that truly it is Fresh Waters ( OMITUNTUN ) and to proof the political juggernauts, vilified politicians wrong that this is God at work for  Engr. Seyi Makinde (ESM) then.

Many that believes in his personality who is a successful business tycoon in the private sector were not part of the doubting Thomases like others did. The few that were convinced about his leadership capacity, fell in love to work with him upon his swearing-in on May 29, 2019.

As they say, "Without a fall one does not know how to pack his/her loads". It became pertinent for people like me whose belief and trust in ESM can't be poisoned by any unscrupulous elements hence my absolute dedication, loyalty, support, and commitment towards his success in the course of the four years mandate.

However, he set the pace 2019-2023 administration on four pillars namely Health, Security, Education, and Expansion of Economy through Agribusiness to be based on three models as indicators and parameters: Logic, Data, and Science to measure the effects and effectiveness on those pillars listed.

These and other wisdom apparatus gave him a success storyline on OMITUNTUN 1.0 tagged Accelerated Development Goal 2019-2023. I must let you know this, he laid some futuristic painful foundation that could in the long term be gainful to all.

Before I submit, we are now in OMITUNTUN 2.0 tagged Sustainable Development Goal for Growth, and taking our people from Poverty to Prosperity. In the early days of this month, August 2023, a one-week strike came up by the NLC, TUC, and other labour force, state civil servants in Oyo State on the fuel Subsidy palava, hike in the price of the commodity, two months owed salary deductions telling on their expenses.

On this bases, Mr. Governor came out on Sunday night at about 9 pm, 06/08/2023 to make a state-wide broadcast in response to workers' agitation so as to address and arrest the situation promptly. He gave some clear declarations on provisions for Youths for Agropreneurs (YEAP 500M), SMEs (500M), Poorest of the poor individual (200,000) for food relief packages as palliatives, Pensioners to get free Health Insurance through OYHISA (100,000) and Farmers inputs support to 10,000 individual, while on transportation as a major area of moving from one location to another through the office of the PTS Chairman and Sole Administrator, Hon. Dr. Ibraheem Oladeji Salami to provide subsidized rates for Aged, Students and Expansion of intracity omituntun mass transit to other five geopolitical zones while interstate is in the pipeline.

Speaking further, he declared that all mentioned pillars shall be treated under the SAfER Programme ( Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery) hence the 15-man committee set up to make it a reality. 

He also assured them of complete payment of their two months' salary deductions owed to be paid alongside their salary on the same GSM date as well added more Omituntun Mass Transit to the existing to cover others.

Today, show me a Governor in Nigeria that has taken such bold, pragmatic, and effulgent steps like the Man Called MAKINSSON The Ilufemiloye1 Aare Atunluse Aare Orile Igbon Kingdom The Idan Gangan the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr Dsc GSSRS KJW Abiodun Oluseyi (Saheed) Makinde FNSE  has done unlike others giving out 5,000 and 10,000 as well reducing the number of days to come for work hence affecting their economic growth and recovery.

Yours Servant Leader,

Member GSM Advocate

Egalitarian Dig Com

Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez

Codenamed IJOBA AUTHORITY MOE Dynasty World-Wide writes from the home of Generals Ibadan North East World

Oyo Government Steps Up Palliatives Distribution Drive

 The 15-man Palliative Committee on Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) has assured residents of the State that it will start disbursement of palliatives soon.

The Committee, headed by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi has divided itself into 5 sub-committees to fast-track the implementation of the palliatives, as directed by the Governor.

This is contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade on Monday in Ibadan.

Ogunwuyi said the state government was not unaware of the anticipation by citizens to benefit from the palliatives promised by Governor Seyi Makinde to mitigate the impact of the removal of fuel subsidy.

The 5 sub-committees are: Sub-Committee on Transportation headed by Alh. Gafar Bello; Sub-Committee on Food Palliatives headed by Hon. Segun Olayiwola.

Other sub-committees are: Sub-Committee on Food Security, headed by Barr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye; Sub-Committee on Small and Micro-Enterprises, headed by Prof. Musibau Babatunde and Sub-Committee on Healthcare headed by Prince Dotun Oyelade.

It will be recalled that in a state-wide broadcast to cushion the effect of the oil subsidy removal and the general hardship on the people of Oyo State, the Governor promised to put in place measures that will assist the residents, particularly the down-trodden.

The Chairman of the Committee, Hon Segun Ogunwuyi, at a meeting with the enlarged committee members, said the palliatives would be rolled out the moment the Governor ratifies the final template for the implementation from members.

He added that input will be extended to 10,000 farmers in various enterprises.

Also, YEAP beneficiaries and small holders farmers who are known and proven to be engaging in active farming will benefit from the N500M government loan.

Hon. Ogunwuyi added that new routes have been mapped out by the Transportation sub-committee for residents of the State.

Ogunwuyi said routes mapped out by the transport sub-committee include: Mokola-Apata-Omi Adio; Oja oba- Idi ayunre; Beere- Amuloko; Dugne- Railway station;

Gate Alakia- Adegbayi; Arola-Apete-Mokola.

Others include, Challenge-Beere-Gate; Beere-Olomi-Olunde; Eleyele-Sango-Bodija; Kuola- Elebu-Challenge; Challenge- Apata-omi.

The Committee Chairman added that palliative Transportation has been provided for commuters from New Garage-Beere-Gate; Iseyin; Oyo; Ogbomoso; Ibarapa and Saki.

He therefore urged each sub-committee not to leave any stone unturned, in their quest for the most efficient way to get the palliatives accross to those who really need them.

JUST IN: Oyo PDP Youth Leader And Publicity Secretary, Hon Michael Ogunsina, Wife Welcome First Chil

 JUST IN: Oyo PDP Youth Leader And Publicity Secretary, Hon Michael Ogunsina, Wife Welcome First Child:

The Oyo State PDP Youth Leader and the acting Publicity Secretary of the party , Hon Michael Ogunsina and his adorable wife, Mrs Ogunsina on Friday morning welcomed their first child.

The wife was delivered of a handsome, bouncing baby son at an undisclosed hospital.

Birthday celebration: Tumite News celebrates the wife of our CEO

 Cheers to your new age ma, you are an epitome of beauty, you are our source of inspiration, you the background of my success, you stood firm and support my career 

on behalf of Tumite News and Infinity Concepts celebrates our woman of honour Chief Mrs Damilola Ogunlola for celebrating her royal birthday today. 

Our wishes for you is great places, may the Lord bless you and elevate you high in all ramifications.

Happy birthday to you ma age with unlimited grace

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: YOU ARE A TRUE COMRADE, EGALITARIAN CHANGE AGENT, WHAT AN INDEFATIGABLE MEDIA AMBASSADOR Akinlabi Segun Egalitarian . BY Ijoba Authority Moe

 

What else can I say about you 😏?

What kind of Melody can I sing  for you?

Who else can say more about the "Media Guru" of our time?

What more of you have not been mentioned that I need to?

The Man called Egalitarian voice, he is from the local, indigenous environment.

The Man called Segun Akinlabi is an unbiased comrade whose school of thought is not at sea.

The Man called Egalitarian is an ordained sand, from the dust of the immortal.

His name is Segun Akinlabi,  a great journalist, a strong pen pusher, articulate wordsmith, philanthropist and convincing voice to the voiceless. He is great ambassador, freedom fighter, mover and shaker where pertinent.

As the Founder, Chief Executive Officer at Egalitarian Voice media Enterprises, he lifts, encourage and foster cordial, stringent relationships among youth, individuals, associations etc. He does not discriminate in any forms or ways.

As a journalist, he loves putting his report straight without fear of any intimidation, oppression, an accurate reporting ethics he possessed, speaking good tidings from the abundance of his soft heart. You can hardly find him lazy, idle, always searching for knowledge and keeps learning where and when necessary.

Trust me, he is jovial, cool minded, calm and sometimes brutal. If triggered to the top of annoyance, he uses the antidote to control and not allow it take over his emotions and actions.

He is such a darling brother, a distinctive friend, distinguished fellow compatriot, a unifier, a speedy coolant, the lubricant of our time, an Indefatigable mind blowing instrument, authentic and undivided like mind.

As much I know that he is not a biased mind, he loves the good Governance, good politics of a refined politically inclined soul like that of His Excellency, The Executive Governor of Oyo State Engr. Dsc GSSRS KJW Abiodun Seyi Makinde  FNSE.

Here, I present to you the Birthday Boy, Happy New Year, God bless your new Age with new wine AMEN 🔥 shalom. This new chapter shall usher in more success, joy, breakingforth and neck breaking testimonies Amen.

Courtesy: Egalitarian Dig. Com. Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez  ( MOE ) codenamed IJOBA AUTHORITY MOE DYNASTY WORLD-WIDE Writes from Ibadan North East Local Government world, Home of Generals...

Gov Seyi Makinde Reappoints Adekanbi, Baladuro As DGs, Board Chairmen, Others Aides

 

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed the duo of Barrister Ayodele Adekanmbi and Mr. Olajide Boladuro as Directors-General of the Oyo State Agency for Living with Disabilities and the Oyo State Gaming Board, respectively.

This was as the governor reappointed Bishop David Moradeyo as the chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Christian Wing), while Sheikh Hashim Olamide Wahab Atere has been appointed as the chairman of the Muslim Wing of the Board.

Other appointments approved by the governor are as follows;

Rev. Femi Ibikunle- Special Assistant (Inter-Faith Affairs)

Mr. Timothy Olufemi Sunday- Executive Assistant (Disabilities Matters)

Alhaji AbdulRasheed Adewale- Special Assistant (Islamic Affairs)

Mr. Lanre Dairo – Special Assistant (Housing & Urban Development)

Rt. Hon. Olaniyan Babatunde David- Executive Chairman, Shooting Stars

Mr. Ayoola Olowosoke- Chairman, Agency for Adult and Non-formal Education (AANFE)

Sheikh Akeugberu Taofeeq Akewugbagold- Chairman, Agric Credit Corporation

Engr. Ojekunle Ezekiel- Chairman, Rural Electrification Board

Mrs Adedotun Bolanle Olaitan – Chairperson, Broadcasting Service of Oyo State (BCOS)

Mr Tolu Kuku- Senior Special Assistant (Domestic)

All the appointments, according to a letter by the Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, are with immediate effect.

While congratulating the appointees, the governor charged them to see their appointments as a call to greater service and to discharge their duties with optimum dedication to the state.

Marketers Reveal Petrol Price Will Reduce by N70/Litre as Tinubu Fixes Date For PH Refinery Production

 Petroleum marketers have revealed that petrol prices would reduce if Nigeria begins to refine the product locally

Mike Osatuyi, IPMAN National Controller of Operations, said local refining would reduce the burden of imports on Nigeria

The development comes amid reports that petrol produced in Nigeria’s refineries will fall off-spec in two years

Oil marketers say that immediately after local refining of petroleum products is fully operational, the cost of petrol will go down by at least N70 per litre.

Mike Osatuyi, the National Controller of Operations for the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), said this when recently discussing the benefits of the Nigerian government’s investment in functional refineries.

Contracts for refinery production awarded

Osatuyi told journalists that despite contracts for refurbishing the refineries being awarded, it be a good development for the repairs to be finalized soon to reduce the stress and substantial burden of imports on the country.

Osatuyi said:

“The contract was already awarded before the new government came into office. IPMAN doesn’t know the context of the agreement, but if the refineries are working, it will cut freight and ship-to-ship transfer costs.

“Not less than N60/N70 per litre will be off if the refineries start working.”

Reports say Osatuyi revealed the benefits to include operational refineries as a reduction in insurance costs, product delivery time, and increase in employment.

“Cost of insurance would reduce, and then if we keep importing, it takes about 30 days for ships to arrive in Nigeria, and we would have to pay for hiring the vessel.

“But if we refine in the country, products would arrive within one day. There will also be more jobs for the masses. It’s a lot of benefits,” he said.

 Meanwhile, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is spending almost $3 billion to refurbish Nigeria’s three refineries. Still, reports say the petrol produced from the refineries will fall below standard in Africa by 2025.

Experts say the development could threaten the health of Nigerians and their vehicles as the world pivots to fuels with lower sulphur.

They say the three refineries use sulphur for petrol production.

The quality of refined petrol improved over the years from 300 per million (PPM) of sulphur to 150 ppm, the standard rule drafted by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) in July 2017.

Tumite News reported that President Bola Tinubu has promised that the Port Harcourt refinery will begin operations by December 2023.

BusinessDay reports that NNPC cannot meet the standard because, as of 2019, the refineries produced PMS with sulphur content ranging from 100 ppm to 300 ppm and diesel with sulphur content ranging from 800 ppm to 1,500 ppm.

Tumite News reported that President Bola Tinubu has promised that the Port Harcourt refinery will begin operations by December 2023.

Tinubu disclosed this through a statement issued by Dele Alake, the special adviser to the president on special duties, communications, and strategy, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

The statement noted that the president gave the assurance when he spoke at a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Joe Ajaero, its president, and that of the Trade Union Congress, Festus Usifo.

Tinubu promised that production would begin after the ongoing rehabilitation contract between Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Maire Tecnimont SpA was completed.

Olatunbosun Sets To Structure Cultural Festivals, Parleys Egungun Worshipers

 The Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, has hit the ground running in his bid to set the tone for harnessing tourism and culture in Oyo State under Omituntun 2.0.

Dr Olatubosun met Egungun Worshipers (Alagbaas) in the State with a view to setting aside a day for a unified annual Egungun Carnival as tourism becomes a focal point of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Omituntun 2.0 Agenda.  According to Dr Olatubosun, the grand Egungun Carnival will herald the commencement of various Egungun Festivals across Oyo State.

Olatunbosun explained that a unified date for this cultural festival would further promote our culture and boost the tourism potentials of the State by bringing tourists from all over the world to come and witness the festival. The display by the various Egungun Worshipers would serve to make the celebrations more attractive to the tourists. In his words, “Oyo State being a Pacesetter State, would be hitting the ground running on this dignified cultural propagation and promotion, thus writing history for others to follow.”

The ‘Alagbaas ‘who represented all the zones of the State in their response, unanimously agreed to the concept and promised to work in synergy with the Ministry to make the concept a success. They also promised to rally their members to give unwavering support towards achieving the desirable outcome.

The Egungun Festival is celebrated annually between June and July in Oyo State to pray for peace in the land and entertain the people in a peaceful and relaxed manner.