3 Months in Office: Governor Seyi Makinde Reviews the Activities of Oyo PMS State Excos, Restates Commitment to Peaceful Operations, State

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has lauded the State Executives of Oyo Park Management System PMS my able leadership, 

This was as myself and my State Executives paid a courtesy call on the Governor and we were humbly received by Otunba Seye Famojuro. 

Speaking on behalf of the Governor Balogun Seye Famojuro lauded the entire executives for harmonious working relationship that exist among the different transport stakeholders that were fussed into one body. 

Otunba who is the Balogun Bobajiro of Orile Igbon passes vote of confidence in me, saying that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde will not tolerate any break down of law and order at any designated parks and motor garages. 

According to him, testimonies from residents of Oyo State from data available to us showed that motorists and commuters are satisfied with my code of conduct and modus operandi with various reforms I have embarked upon since my inauguration. 

Otunba, however warned members of the state executives, local government and branch chairmen not to embark on actions or activities that could cause chaos in the state adding that the state government will deal decisively with anyone caught formenting troubles around motor parks or bus terminals. 

He charged the PMS officials and members to improve on their mode of dressing and approach when issuing tickets to commercial drivers, tricycle and motorcycle riders. 

Otunba also warned against forceful collection of levies from drivers and riders saying the state government will not condone any act of illegal charges that will have effects on passengers. 

In my remarks, I specially appreciates Governor Seyi Makinde and Otunba Seye Famojuro for the reforming and transforming the state's transport sector. 

I pledged the total commitment of my members to the  lasting and sustainable peace which he said is the top priority of the present administration of Engr. Abiodun Oluwaseyi Makinde

I assured that the PMS under my leadership will always comply and conform with any directive issued by the state government that will lead to peace, unity, progress and development of Oyo State.

2023 Africa Para Games:Nigeria wins bronze in wheelchair tennis

The duo of Foluke Shittu and Kafayat Omisore defeated Tanzania’s Lucy Shirima and Rehema Selemani 2-0 (7-5, 6-4) in the third-place match.

Nigeria lost to African number one doubles, Najwa Awane and Samira Benichi of Morocco 0-2 (2-6, 6-7) in the semifinal match on Friday.

In a chat  Kafayat Omisore said she feels fulfilled attending the Africa Para Games as Nigeria wins bronze at the maiden edition.

Omisore revealed that she sacrificed her investments and time in training hard for the Games and it would have been disastrous not making an appearance at the Games.

She said, “I am happy that wheelchair basketball won Nigeria’s first medal at the Africa Para Games in Ghana. Our intention was to win a gold medal for the country in the women’s double but we were stopped again by the Moroccans.

“It would have been disastrous if Nigeria failed to attend the Games because I have invested my time and resources in training. I believe if the para-athletes are given equal opportunity with the able sports, we will continue to make the country proud”.

The president of the paralympic committee Nigeria Mr Sunday odebode speaking after the presentation of the medals to the two athletes said Nigeria has launched itself in the power House of wheelchair tennis in the continent of Africa and said the success recorded would continue to be improved upon in all subsequent tournaments. 

According to him " we came to Ghana for the first Africa para games with the hope of picking the gold medal but played against the number seeded player from the continent who won the game with a narrow margin but we have learnt our lesson and would pick up "

Secretary of the Paralympic Committee of Nigeria (PCN), Suleiman Isah commended the Sports Minister, Senator John Enoh for his last-minute intervention in ensuring the wheelchair tennis players attended the maiden edition of the Africa Para Games in Ghana.

Isah said, “The players did make the country proud by picking a bronze medal in the women’s double event. Either Foluke Shittu or Kafayat Omisore would pick a bronze medal on Saturday as the match is all Nigeria affairs involving the two players from the country

“We believe that the exposure gotten from the tournament would sharpen the athletes for more competitive games as we continue the pathway to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games”.

Just in: Tribunal declares Labour Minister, Lalong, winner of Plateau South Senatorial Poll, edges out PDP’s Bali

 The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal has declared former Plateau State governor and Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, winner of the Plateau South Senatorial election.

The Tribunal invalidated the victory of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the election, Senator Napoleon Bali.

The verdict, which priduced some dramatic effects, was delivered by the Tribunal on Monday afternoon.

Senator Bali, according to feelers, had directed his lawyers to appeal the verdict.

If the appeal fails at the court upstairs, and Lalong wins, he will be left to decide whether to resign as minister and take up his seat as Senator or he would forgo the victory and stay put as minister.

Watchers of the tussle at the Tribunal keep their fingers crossed.

Oyo Weightlifter, Ayodele Ruth, Shines at World Championship in Saudi Arabia

 

Ayodele Ruth Imoleayo, a weightlifter from Oyo State, has brought pride to Nigeria with her outstanding performance at the 2023 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Championship in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The International Weight Lifting Federation announced today via their Twitter handle @iwfnet that Ayodele secured second place in the W64KG session. Her impressive records include a snatch of 100KG, a clean and jerk of 122KG, and a total of 222KG. Nathalia Llamosa Mosquera from Columbia took first place with a snatch of 101KG, a clean and jerk of 122KG, and a total of 223KG. Minkyung Park from Korea followed closely behind Ayodele with a snatch of 97KG, a clean and jerk of 123KG, and a total of 220KG.

Ayodele was honored by Brigadier General Shadad el-Omari, a member of the Saudi Olympic Board of Directors.

It is worth mentioning that Ayodele Ruth Imoleayo previously represented Oyo State at the National Sports Festival Delta 2022, where she won two gold medals and one silver medal.

EFCC Returns Property Recovered from Internet Fraudster to American Victim

 EFCC Returns Property Recovered from Internet Fraudster to American Victim

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command, on Thursday, September 7, 2023, handed over property recovered from a convicted fraudster, Aisosa Kelvin Ohue, alias Frederick Leonard, to the American victim, Cheryldene Cook.

The property which include the sum of N19, 000,000,000 (Nineteen Million Naira), a three bedroom semi-detached duplex at Ward 36A Amagba Community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, a Lexus E350 saloon car, an iPhone 13 Pro Max and a Samsung A31 phone were presented to the victim in Abuja by the Zonal Commander, ACE I Adebayo Adeniyi and the Head, Advanced Fee Fraud Section 1, ACE II Jimoh Rauf. Cheryldene Cook who flew in from the United States of America to receive the items was accompanied to the Commission by her lawyer, Dr. Mike Nwosu. She expressed her appreciation to the Commission for the recovery.

Justice C.E Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High, Kuje had in January ordered the forfeiture of the property after Orhue was convicted of a three count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretense. The convicted cheated the victim in a love scam while pretending to be a famous actor, Frederick Leonard.

Count one of the charge read, “that you, Aiosa Kelvin Orhue (AKA Fredrick Leonard) sometimes in 2021, at Abuja within the jurisdiction of the Honourable Court, by false pretense and with intent to defraud obtained the sum of N104,000,000 (One Hundred and Four Million Naira) only from one Cheryldene Cook, that you are one Frederick Leonard who is in love with her and you made her to believe that you are going to marry her which you knew to be false and you  thereby  committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Sections 1 (1)(a) and 1 (3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006 respectively”.

Education: Hon. Engr. Abiodun Babalola organize Omituntun Continuous Education for students

 Education: Hon. Engr. Abiodun Babalola organize Omituntun Continuous Education for students

Hon. Engr. Abiodun Babalola, Member of Oyo state house of Assembly, Ibadan North East Constituency 1, has organized daily continuous education for students preparing JAMB, SSCE and NECO. This was known through his publication on blue app handles.

This coaching was mainly for all students who ready to add more knowledge to his with experienced and qualified teacher.

The coaching will be holding at two centres.

Centre 1: Olubadan High school, Adekile Ibadan.

Centre 2: C.A.C High School, Ita Baale Ibadan.

This development is to comprehend the good works of His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde FNSE, The Executive Governor of Oyo state, in his agenda for sustainable development for qualitative education in pace Setter state.

Hon. Engr. Abiodun Babalola is a man who cherished education because he believed "Education is light and light gives direction. Direction is the quickest route to the place of fulfilment.

How I wish MAKINSSON will be on the ballot paper in 2027 - IJOBA AUTHORITY MOE

One of the reasons why I soliloquize most times in a closet is that, can we still have a Man like Engr. Abiodun Oluseyi (Saheed) Makinde FNSE on the ballot in 2027?

If yes we can, how can we find him? How do we know him? Who will identify him? At what time, period, or stage will he emerge? What is or are the circumstances that will showcase him?

These are various questions and many other numerous ones that come to my mind whenever I see his unrelenting hardworking spirit overing about the Oyo State heaven in other to have her own haven in a Seren atmosphere for his people.

Little wonder, some people could not understand his semantics and methods of discharging leadership capacity rather, they only observe him from afar until they come in close contact with him in the closet. Gov. Makinde is a free, simple empowered mind with undisputed virtues not commonly seen ubiquitously but infused jealously.

His coming to contest the election to become Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2007, and 2011 wasn't a joke or a waste of time or what some people called a wasted effort in futility. He came to the rescue, responding to the yearnings of a common man who can't afford to send their children to school. He came to wrestle with unseen powered cankerworms in human flesh, eating the fabrics of the voiceless, milking and infringing on their civic right to freedom of speech, right to life, and access to Good Governance a  Politics that brings democracy to the grassroots.

He came to raise a hopeless future to have a brand new foundation to build upon, make a son of nobody become a renowned somebody, and allow Young emerging energetic minds to strive by tearing and destroying the shackles used by those at the corridor of powers dictating who becomes something at a predicted someday.

In 2015, after he had lost the elections twice to be Senator in Oyo South to the son of former PDP Chieftain, late Alh. Ariyibi Adedibu, Distinguished Sen. Kamorudeen Adedibu, and Late former Governor of Oyo State, Distinguished Sen. Isiaq Akanji Abiola Ajimobi contested Governorship ticket under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) primary and won to be on the general ballot paper but didn't succeed at that time because they never believed in him but after his money especially those who he taught were loyal to him, those he met along the political journey, the juggernauts, vilified politicians, those who believe in eat finish couldn't see what he saw and be fixed to be committed to his course for the good people of Oyo State and beyond.

After the whirlwind that happened, and for the appointed time that came in 2019, he re-contested as Governorship candidate to be the flag-bearer of our Party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP), and won surprisingly before some small minds, though they still didn't believe he can win and were trying all their possible humanly powers to upturn the result of the will of the people to their advantage victory. Yet, God did disappoint them woefully and gallantly. This was why you see a lot of enemies behind, beside, before, and after him so as not to succeed in any areas.

Today, he has been vindicated across boards. Those who didn't think he could be successful thus far in politics and governance are now part and parcel of his stardust believing that he is God's Sent Man (GSM) to humanity and not Oyo State alone. He has proven them wrong by many standards, he has made many first achievements so far that many refer to him as Awolowo Incarnate truly.

As a young chap, for two decades studying the leadership moves, and philanthropic waves of Engr. Seyi Makinde does not doubt that he is a man of his tongues hence the reasons why I will continue to believe in him and trust his process as I wish he could make the 2027 ballot for another third term but ...........

Your's Servant Leader

A 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.

NLC Ends Warning Strike, Give Fresh Directive To Members

 

Tumite News gathered that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ended its two-day warning strike, directing its members to resume work on Thursday, September 7.

The congress described the participation of its affiliate unions in the just concluded two-day warning strike as a “show of undaunted and resilient commitment to defend Nigerian workers and citizens against man-made economic hardship.”

While praising all the affiliate unions for massively participating in the strike action, NLC charged the unions to stand by for the indefinite industrial action should the Federal Government refuse to take effective action to ameliorate the sufferings of workers occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy.

A press statement signed by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, reads: “We write to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our dedicated Affiliates, State Councils, and esteemed members for their unwavering support and active participation in the recent two-day nationwide warning strike. This collective effort was undertaken to emphasize our strong conviction that the government should prioritize the welfare of our citizens and adhere to our established statutes.

“We are pleased to report that, thanks to your resolute commitment, we have made significant strides in achieving the goals set during our National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which prompted the initiation of this warning strike. It is abundantly clear that our united message has resonated loudly with the government, and it would take a truly inattentive ear not to hear it.

“As we mark the end of the two-day nationwide warning strike today, at the stroke of midnight, we earnestly call upon you all to gracefully conclude the strike and return to work tomorrow, in accordance with our initial agreement.

“We would like to take this moment to express our profound appreciation for your unwavering determination and dedication, which played a pivotal role in the resounding success of this action. Your contributions during this warning strike exemplify your unwavering commitment to our shared cause.

“In the event that the government fails to provide the appropriate responses to our demands, we encourage you to maintain your steadfast resolve. The same passion and determination that fueled this warning strike will be crucial if we find ourselves compelled to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike.q

“Congress is not unmindful of the actions of detractors and fifth columnists but in the face of them all, we remain undaunted and more committed to the defence of Nigerian workers and people at any given time. Our nation deserves better.”

LG ELECTION: OYSIEC To Begin Screening Of Candidates, Says 18 Political Parties Submitted Names

 The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), has affirmed the participation of Eighteen (18) registered political parties in the April 27th,2024 Local Government Council Elections of the state.

The Chairman of the Commission, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, while featuring on a television program on Tuesday in Ibadan,said the commission had received names of candidates vying for different positions from

their parties.

He hinted that the commission is on the verge of conducting screening for candidates to confirm their eligibility, which, he said, would be in batches.

He lauded the political parties on conduct of peaceful primaries, urging them to replicate such during election campaigns.

On the possibilities of having electronic voting during the poll, Olagunju said there is no provision for electronic voting in the current local government electoral law of the state.

He added that electronic voting can only be possible if the Oyo state house of assembly ascent to the reviewed law presented to the house by OYSIEC, probably by the end of October 2023.

Olagunju explained that the commission will continue to engage political parties and other stakeholders in the state in its quest to build on the success recorded in the 2021 elections.

His words: “All the 18 registered political parties in the state have forwarded the names of their candidates to us, this time, we are happy because there is no case at the tribunal on Party primaries compared to 2021.

“We are going to communicate with the political parties on screening of candidates.

“We are appealing to everyone to embrace peace because we are one, elections will come and go, let’s stay away from intimidation and harassment in any form but make election campaign to be objective.

We also appeal to residents of the state to participate in the local government councils election just like that of the president and governor as we strive to conduct free, fair, transparent and credible elections by 2024”

“The commission is in good term with the security agencies and relevant stakeholders to have a credible election.

JUST IN – Makinde Submits Names Of New Commissioners Nominee to Oyo Assembly

 The Oyo State House of Assembly has acknowledged and announced names of two more Commissioner designates forwarded to its by the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.

The names are Lanlate born Miss Wasilat Adegoke Adefemi and Dr. Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi.

The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin read the Governor’s letter on Tuesday during the House plenary.

Governor Makinde, according to the letter said the two personalities have been considered worthy of appointment as Commissioners by the State Government.

” I therefore request for the screening and approval of the honourable house for the screening of Miss Adegoke Wasilat Adefemi and Dr. Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi to serve as Commissioners”

Hon Adebo Ogundoyin said there are still some Ministries that are yet to have Commissioners adding that the new Commissioner nominees will be screened soon by the House.

governor makinde’s request has finally put to rest the speculations in some quarters as to who the commissioner nominee from ibarapa east local government is.

the speaker said the two nominees may be screened tomorrow

100km Of Inner Ibadan Roads Will Be Reconstructed- Governor Makinde

 100km Of Inner Ibadan Roads Will Be Reconstructed- Governor Makinde

.......I’ll support LG autonomy if states can determine their numbers — Makinde

Says 100km of inner Ibadan roads to be fixed

.Primary School Teachers to be employed

.Kiosks around schools to go

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said he would only support local government autonomy if states were constitutionally allowed to determine their number of local government areas.

He described the current arrangement, where 774 local government areas are stipulated in the constitution, as fraudulent.

Makinde stated this during a stakeholders’ engagement on the 2024 budget organised by the state Ministry of Budget and Planning, held at the University of Ibadan on Monday.

He stressed that he was not averse to local government autonomy, but not under the current constitutional arrangement.

The event saw Makinde explain what he described as creative ways to manage the state’s funds, especially seeing how the funds that accrue to the local government areas are being managed. Makinde explained: “I have seen people ask where we get money in Oyo State. The local government chairmen are here. I analysed them.

“During the debate held ahead of the last election, I was asked if I were supporting local government autonomy and I said no. “I am in full support of that tier of government, but what we have at this point is fraudulent. Why will you have 774 local government areas stipulated in the constitution of Nigeria? What is the point?

“I said I will support Local Government autonomy if you can allow Oyo State, for instance, to decide if it wants to have 80 local government areas. We’ll just be able to do it. I will support that fully, but not under this current arrangement.

“We are only talking about federal allocation; how about baking a bigger cake so that we can do more even at the level of government for our people? “I said to them. Before now, you got about N7 billion from the federal allocation. If you remove first-line charges of about N5.3 billion, you may have about N1.6 billion or N1.7 billion. We then said, Let’s do a flat deduction of N10 million per council for security, which is N330 million.

“So you have N1.4 billion or N1.5 billion left. If I divide that into 33 Local Government Areas, that is between N20 million and N40 million to go to each council monthly.

“They said I handicapped them because that N30 million or N40 million does not come to them. In our wisdom, we said that when we have serious issues in local councils, how do we tackle them? As we were having that discussion, Akesan Market got burned, and we needed about N800 million to rebuild it.

“If I were to give local government areas N40 million without doing anything per month, they would use half of our tenure to raise the money for rebuilding Akesan Market. But, because we were creative, we said, It is still your money, and you are the one to spend it, but I gave space for contingency projects.”

Addressing the concerns of stakeholders at the meeting on the infrastructure deficit, Makinde said he had directed that 100 kilometres of inner city roads in Ibadan must be reconstructed.

He said many inner roads in the state had gone bad because many of them had outlived their projected span. This is because, as he said, a lot of money and time was needed to fix the Olowo bridge, but he assured us that it would be done.

On the school infrastructure deficit, Makinde said the state would need N12 billion a year.

He said the state was thinking outside the box to raise funds outside of UBEC, SUBEB, and the budget.

He added that the state would soon give a deadline to clear shanties and kiosks around school areas.

Also on education, Makinde promised to begin the process of employing additional teachers in primary schools this quarter.

On Primary Health Care (PHC) centres, Makinde promised that PHCs across the 351 wards of the state would be fixed over the next year. Speaking further, Makinde gave evidence that the roads his administration embarked on were linking all five zones of the State.

He added that his administration was poised to hit 80 per cent in terms of budget performance this year.

Earlier, the state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Professor Musbau Babatunde, declared that the state had so far achieved 75 per cent budget performance, promising that the Makinde government will continue to embark on people-driven projects.

List of the past ALAAFIN of OYO.

 

List of the past ALAAFIN of OYO.

( 1) Oranmiyan

( 2 ) Ajaka

( 3 ) Sango

( 4 ) Ajaja

( 5) Aganju

( 6 ) Kori

( 7 ) Oluaso

( 8 ) Onigbogi

( 9) Ofiran

( 10 ) Egunoju

( 11 ) Orompoto

( 12 ) Ajiboyede

( 13) Abipa - 1570 -1580

( 14 ) Obalokun - 1580-1600

( 15 ) Ajagbo (1600-1658)

( 16 ) Adaranwu (1658-1660)

( 17 ) Kanran (1660-1665)

( 18 ) Janyin (1655-1670) 

( 19 ) Ayibi (1678-1690)

( 20 ) Osinyango (1690-1698)

( 21 ) Ojigi (1698-1732)

( 22 ) Gbaru (1732-1738)

( 23 ) Amuniwaye (1738-1742)

( 24 ) Onisile (1742-1750)

( 25) Labisi – 1750-1750

( 26) Awonbioju – 1750-1750

(27) Agboluaje (1750-1772) 

(28) Majeogbe (1772-1775)

( 30) Abiodun Adegoolu (1755-1805)

( 31) Aole

(32) Adebo

(33) Maku (1802-1830)

( 34) Majotu 

( 35) Amodo (1830-1830)

( 36) Oluewu (1830-1834) 

( 37) Abiodun Atiba (1837-1859) 

( 38) Adule (1858-1875)

( 39) Adeyemi I (1875-1905)

(40) Lawani Agogoija (1905-1911)

(41) Ladigbolu 1911 - Dec. 1944

(42) Adeniran Adeyemi II 1945-1955

(43). Bello Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II July 20 1956- 1968

(44) OBA Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III (15 October 1938 – 22 April 2022) was the Alaafin, or traditional ruler, of the Yoruba town of Oyo and rightful heir to the throne of its historic empire.

King Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III

Aláàfin Ọ̀yọ́; Ikú Bàbá Yèyé Alaafin of Oyo

Reign

18 November 1970 – 22 April 2022

Coronation

18 November 1970

Predecessor

Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II

Born

Lámídì Ọláyíwọlá Àtàndá Adéyẹmí

15 October 1938

Oyo, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria

Died

22 April 2022 (aged 83)

Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Spouse

Ayaba Abibat Adeyemi,

amongst others

Names

Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi Atanda

Regnal name

Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III

House

Oranyan

Father

Oba Adeniran Adeyemi II

Mother

Ibironke

Religion

Yoruba Religion; Islam

Early life and ancestry 

Alaafin Adeyemi III was born Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi on October 15, 1938[1] into the Alowolodu Royal House, and as a member of the House of Oranmiyan to Raji Adeniran Adeyemi (born 1871), who later became Alaafin in 1945, and Ibironke of Epo-Gingin, who died when he was young. 

His father is said to have had over 200 wives. His paternal grandfather[2] was Alaafin Adeyemi I Alowolodu, who ruled during the Kiriji War, and was the last independent ruler of the Oyo Empire before British colonialism. Alaafin Adeyemi I's father, and Adeyemi III's great-grandfather was Oba Atiba Atobatele, who founded New Oyo.[3] Atiba's father, his great-great grandfather, was Alaafin Abiodun,[4] and is a direct descendant of Oranmiyan, the founder of the Oyo Empire.

Lamidi's father, the Alaafin of Oyo Oba Adeyemi II Adeniran, was deposed and exiled in 1954 for sympathizing with the National Council of Nigerian Citizens (NCNC). He had come into conflict with Bode Thomas, deputy leader of the Action Group.[5]

According to rumors, Bode Thomas shouted at him for not standing to greet him as the chairman of NCNC during a political gathering at a party. Oba Adeyemi II Adeniran, insulted, stood and then told Bode Thomas to go home and bark like a dog. Later, he started coughing blood and died while walking back home leaving his entourage. Shortly, Herbert Macaulay heard of the catastrophe, and along with Obafemi Awolowo accused Oba Adeyemi II of poisoning Thomas, and then exiled him from his kingdom. He lived out the rest of his days in Lagos where his subjects still visited him until his death in the early 1960s.

Coronation

Lamidi Adeyemi succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II in 1970, during the governorship of Colonel Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, after the end of the Nigerian Civil War. In 1975, the head of state General Murtala Ramat Muhammed included Oba Adeyemi in his entourage to the hajj. He was chancellor of Uthman dan Fodiyo University in Sokoto from 1980 to 1992. In 1990, President Ibrahim Babangida appointed him Amir-ul-Hajj in recognition of his commitment to the consolidation of Islam in Nigeria.[5]

Political attachment 

On 3 May 2011, the outgoing Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala announced that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III was no longer Permanent Chairman of the Council of Obas and Chiefs in Oyo State. The state government had just passed a law that introduced rotation of the office of Chairman between the Alaafin and his two rivals, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Soun of Ogbomoso. It was said that the measure, introduced by the state assembly with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) majority, was in response to the Oba's support for the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) during the April 2011 elections. The ACN beat the PDP decisively in that election.[6]

Talking in September 1984 he said: "Traditional rulers should be seen as the perfect embodiment of the culture of the place, as well as the synthesis of the aspirations and goals of the nation. This is not only in social values of veracity, egalitarianism, justice and democracy; but in dress, utterances and comportment; even the mere necessary trivialities that mark Nigeria and the locality as a distinctive entity".[7]

Personal life

He was married to Ayaba Abibat Adeyemi, his senior wife. He attended most events with her or with one of the twelve junior wives that he's also married to.

His other wives were Ayaba Rahmat Adedayo Adeyemi, Ayaba Mujidat Adeyemi, Ayaba Rukayat Adeyemi, Ayaba Folashade Adeyemi, Ayaba Badirat Ajoke Adeyemi, Ayaba Memunat Omowunmi Adeyemi, Ayaba Omobolanle Adeyemi, Ayaba Moji Adeyemi, Ayaba Anuoluwapo Adeyemi, and Ayaba Damilola Adeyemi.

He was a lover of boxing, as he was a boxer before ascending the throne of his Fathers.[9]

Death

The Alaafin died on April 22, 2022 at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti in Ekiti State, at the age of 83, after reports of a brief illness.[10] [11]His reign of 52 years is the longest reign of any Alaafin of Oyo in history.[12] [10]His death was announced on several major Nigerian news networks on the morning of the next day, where his remains had already been returned to Oyo. His death was the third of a senior monarch in Oyo State within 5 months.[13][14]

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 Reinwald, Brigitte (2001). Afrikanische Beziehungen, Netzwerke und Räume: Africain networks, exchange and spatial dynamics. LIT Verlag Münster. p. 271. ISBN 3-8258-5705-0.

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 "Just In: Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, joins ancestors at 83". 23 April 2022./

 "Alaafin of Oyo death: Oba Lamidi Adeyemi die at di age of 83". 23 April 2022./

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Just In: 53-year Old Oyebola Emerges New Aseyin of Iseyin

 According to the report emerging from Aseyin Chieftaincy selection process, Prince Olawale Semiu Oyebola has reportedly emerged the preferred candidate of the Iseyin kingmakers for the throne of Aseyin Of Iseyin land. 

The report indicated that the ten kingmakers arrived the palace at ten o’clock on Tuesday morning after security men had cordoned off the place to forestall any break in law and order.

Prince Oyebola would be the 30th Aseyin when being crowned, after the demise of late Dr. Abdganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1.

He works and resides in the United States of America with his family and has always shown interest in the welfare of the community, which prompted his education foundation, under which indigent students of tertiary institutions access scholarship funding.

MAKINDE: SECURING OYO FOR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY By Sulaimon Olanrewaju

“Armed robbery appears to be on a good decline with about 45/50% decline,” Oyo State Police Command had said in a 2021 letter to Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde . The letter stated further that “Oyo State actually recorded lower armed robbery cases in 2020, compared to what it was in 2019. The statistics in 2019 showed a total number of 182 while 123 was recorded in 2020.”

Corroborating the position of the police, the Oyo State Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Adaralewa Michael, also in 2021, noted that there had been a slide in criminality in the state.

He said, “The last time I checked the index, it has been different from what I met on the ground, so generally Oyo State has been experiencing a relative peace.”

Similarly, the Committee of Retired Inspectors General of Police, during a retreat held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan last week, said that one of the reasons it opted to hold its programme in Ibadan was the peaceful atmosphere that pervades the state.

So, despite the rising wave of crimes and violence in the country, Oyo State has, over the years, transmogrified from the hotbed of violence and criminality to the habitation of peace and security. Although the state is not completely crime-free, it has witnessed so much improvement in the area of security that it is much safer than it used to be. But the journey to this transformed state did not happen overnight, it is the outcome of a persistent and consistent commitment of Governor Seyi Makinde who has invested immense mental energy, funds and time to ensure the reduction of criminality to the bare minimum in the state for the benefit of the citizens, residents and travelers.

How did Governor Makinde achieve an almost 180 degrees turnaround in the security situation in the state? How has Makinde been able to change Oyo State from a place where farmers could not go to their farms for fear of being kidnapped to a state where farmers now smile to the banks after their hefty harvests? How did Makinde shift the attention of bank robbers away from the state? How did Makinde change Oyo from a state where gang war was rampant to a state where this has become few and far between?

Seven major factors are responsible for the improvement the state has witnessed in the area of security.

The first is that Governor Makinde understands that his primary responsibility is to ensure safety of lives and property in the state in accordance with Section 14(2) (b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). He knows that as the Chief Security Officer of the state he has to be atop of the security situation in the state. To this end, the governor set up a Security Task Force headed by him with key functionaries of the state government and heads of critical security units as members. The body meets regularly to assess the security situation in the state and moves swiftly to arrest any untoward situation in any part of the state. With this in place, the governor has up-to-date security information from all parts of the state and is able to nip any untoward situation in the bud.

Then the governor collaborates with security agencies. Right from the commencement of his administration, Governor Seyi Makinde has never hidden his readiness to collaborate with security agencies to ensure a safer Oyo State. The collaboration resulted in the establishment of the Police Mobile Force 72 Squadron in Ago Are, Atisbo Local Government area of the state. The Squadron has been vital to the peaceful atmosphere that exists in Oke Ogun zone of the state.

The governor’s collaboration with security agencies also culminated in the donation of a 58-hectare of land in Ajia by the state government to the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) to establish a permanent NAF Base. The project, which is under construction, would enhance NAF’s readiness and responsiveness to security challenges in the state when completed. The base is also expected to serve as an alternate airfield to Lagos airfield, thus enabling the NAF to launch seamless and efficient air operations in the Southwest Region of Nigeria.

In addition to these, Governor Makinde, shortly after his assumption of office in 2019, donated 100 patrol vehicles to security agencies in the state to ensure that all parts of the state were adequately monitored. Since then, more patrol vehicles have been donated by the state government to the security agencies. Consequently, security operatives are able to effectively patrol the state. The state government also announced penultimate week that another set of 105 vehicles would be donated to security agencies in the state to enhance their operations. Allied to this is the resuscitation of the Police Swift Response Squad (SRS) and reinvigoration of Operation Burst to strengthen the state’s security architecture.

Following the decision of South West governors to set up the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Governor Makinde immediately set the machinery in motion to establish the network in the state. The Amotekun officers and men are well trained, well equipped, well remunerated and well motivated. Hence, they have played a critical role in securing the state.

Governor Makinde, while inaugurating the body’s new board recently, poured encomium on the security outfit, saying, “The Amotekun policing meant that they are often the first necessity of defence for our rural communities. If we go through Amotekun’s accomplishments under Omituntun 1.0, we will see that they are a strong reason why our farmers in rural communities are able to return to their farms without fear of attack. They recorded huge successes in stopping kidnappings, motor-bike snatching, burglaries, illegal mining and fraud. We have a record of 10 kidnapping rescues that were carried out by the Amotekun Corps between June 2021 and May 2022.”

Another factor engendering security in Oyo State is the Light-Up project. The project, which covers well over 250 kilometers across the state, keeps the streets aglow even at night. This has become a source of deterrence to criminally-minded people who can no longer hide under the cover of darkness to give vent to their evil intentions.

The governor has also democratised security by enlisting the support and cooperation of traditional rulers to get intelligence that could be used to fight all forms of criminality. Governor Makinde also encouraged traditional rulers to take the message of placing premium on securing the state to their communities. This has heightened the consciousness of the citizens who readily avail security agencies of intelligence about those perpetrating crimes in their communities. The governor also mandated local government chairmen to hold regular security meetings so as to be abreast of security challenges in their area with a view to addressing same without any delay.

The governor also deployed technology to enhance security in the state. There is a toll free number that residents can call in time of distress. The facilities at the Security Control Room and the City Watch have been scaled up to enable security operatives monitor activities across the capital city, while there are CCTV cameras in strategic places, especially in the capital city.

Governor Makinde knows that as important as security is, it is not an end in itself; it is a means to an end. The purpose of providing security is to emplace a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. That has been the experience in Oyo State. The state’s huge investment in security has not only enabled the citizens to sleep with their two eyes closed, it has also boosted the state’s economy.

Over the past four years, the number of enterprises within the state has grown to 1,872,941 with the bulk of them in the capital city. This is one of the reasons a United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) research ranked Ibadan as the second fastest growing city in Africa, citing industrialisation, urbanisation and economic activities as reasons for the growth.

The state has also attracted private investments of over N27 billion in agribusiness as well as $65million foreign direct investment. Similarly, the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR) hovers around N4billion monthly while the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has grown by 50 per cent in four years.

As good as all these are, they are not the ultimate for Governor Seyi Makinde  whose dream is to turn the state, starting from the capital city, into a 24-hour economy to create more employment opportunities, optimise resource utilisation and provide higher quality of life for the people of the state.

Signed:

Olanrewaju Sulaimon  is the Chief Press Secretary to Oyo State Governor

DIKKO INSPECTS SAfER BUSES' LOADING POINTS, TERMINALS. PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO PMS.

 

The Chairman and Sole Administrator of the Oyo State PaceSetters Transport Services, Hon. (Dr). Dikko Salami, on Monday, 28th August, took to the streets to inspect the loading points of the Omituntun SAfER buses, for assessment and evaluation of the operations of the initiative in its first week.

Visiting each of these loading points and the terminals, Hon. Dikko also met with the leaders of the Park Management System in each of the locations to ensure unity between them and the operatives of the Pacesetter Transport Services(Omituntun buses), and measures were proposed to encourage and ensure a cordial relationship between the operational members of both sides; stating that both the initiative and the PMS are equally viable fruits of the Engr. Seyi Makinde administration, borne out of sustainability and economic stability.

During the inspection, the Chairman also met with some DPOs along the SAfER buses' routes, who noted that some Omituntun bus drivers have been cooperating and working hand in hand with the Police Force to ensure smooth operation especially at the designated loading points. It was however noted that some bus drivers still need to be orientated to improve the operation.

Rounding off the inspection, the Chairman, Pacesetter Transport Services paid a visit to the Chairman, Park Management System, Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa(TOMMY) at his New Garage office, where crucial matters noted during inspection were treated, and sustainable measures were proposed for adoption to ensure mutual and complementary services rather than rivalry and unhealthy competition.

While Hon. Dikko pointed that the subsidized transport service was timely important to cushion the effect of the economic difficulties in the Country, and that the PTS and PMS are both branches of the same tree, Tommy promised to support the initiative and ensure that whatever differences might arise will always be sorted amicably, and sustainable measures to ensure the cordiality will always be welcomed.