NASARAWA UNITED PROMISE 'NEW STYLE' AS THEY UNVEIL USMAN ADAMS AS COACH.

Nasarawa United Football Club have appointed Usman Adams as their new Technical Adviser before the home fans and media.

After going through several applications from potential candidates seeking to replace Coach Bala Nikyu who resigned his position following the Club's abysmal performance last season in the Nigeria Premier Football League, the 2021 Aiteo Federation Cup Runners-up settled for their former Coach, Usman Adams.

 

Speaking to the Press shortly after his presentation at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday, 18th October, Coach Adams Usman said the task to return Nasarawa United back to the elite domestic football league after being relegated is non-regotiable as the trust of the financier and supporters of Club would not be toyed with.

"I want to seize this opportunity to thank the Management and Government of Nasarawa State for finding me worthy to deliver on the mandate.

"My job is to get the Club back to where they belong to, which is the Premier League, and this also requires developing the players to get the best out of them, both individually and collectively.

"With my Technical Crew, we will ensure we assemble a formidable team that can withstand any test and achieve the task given to us, and also be able to renew the victory hopes of the Solid Miners' supporters and fans alike."

Club Chairman, Dr. Othman Ibrahim Ahmed, said the arrival of Coach Adams Usman will accentuate the beginning of a new era, with a totally "new style of play."

The Nasarawa State-born Adams Usman has enjoyed coaching stints in various football Clubs, both in Nigeria and beyond.

He qualified defunct Kada City FC to the elite Nigeria Premier Football League in the 2018/2019 Season after emerging as NNL Super 8 Champions; He coached NPFL sides, Katsina United in 2002, and Sunshine Stars FC, including leading the Akure Gunners to the Semi-Finals of the CAF Cup in 2011.

He was Assistant Coach of Nigeria's Flying Eagles and National 5-A-Side to Honk Kong, as well as Hilal Kaduguli of Sudan between 2008/2010.

The gaffer was invited to attend the France 1998 Senior FIFA Men's World Cup as Observer.

It is the third return of Adams Usman as Coach of Nasarawa United, having coached the Solid Miners in the past, in 2007, and between 2011/12.

His first test in charge of Nasarawa United is a home game at the Lafia City Stadium against Jedo FC on Saturday, 28th October, 2023, in the 2023/24 Nigeria National League season.

Signed:

 Amos (Fellow, CBS),

Media Officer,

Nasarawa United FC.

18/10/2023

Nassarawa United FC set to unveil new technical Adviser

The Chairman of Nasarawa United FC, Dr. Othman Ibrahim Ahmed will be performing the official unveiling ceremony of the new Technical Adviser of the Club.

The unveiling program is set to hold on Wednesday(today), 18th October, 

Venue: Lafia City Stadium.

Time: 8am.

This information was diseminated through the official Facebook page of Mr Eche Amos, Fans and sports lover are urged to grace the occasion 

Birthday: Celebrating my true loyalist and disciples - Arole

Hon. Gbenga Ayinde Adewusi 'Arole' has pen down heartfelt gratitude to one of his dedicated disciple. he described him as true loyalist and confident in which he entrust and so happy with, he qualified him as one of the backbone of his political empire.

Abdulmajeed Adekola Igbalajobi endurance is hundred percent he believes in God, that is reason why I cherished him, been the councilorship Candidate of our ward is part of contention because he is more than that, he served as Honourable supervisory councilor under me and served as Special Advisers to chairman Ibadan North East Local Government, Hon Ibrahim Akintayo, which he has proved himself as trustworthy, good governance advocator. there is no word that is huge to eulogize him

 

Today is your day, I pray unto Allah to grant you more life, money, promotion, contract and many grace in the land of living.

At this juncture, Happy birthday to you, wishing you many happy returns of the day, age gracias

Your's in love

Hon. Gbenga Ayinde Adewusi 'Arole'

Oyo state PDP Chieftain 

Arole Felicitates with Abeje

Heroine of our time, the woman of honour, heartfelt gratitude to you Chief Mrs Olanike Abeje on this year existence anniversary of yours, I wish you all the goodies of life, the women leader of our great party in Ibadan North East Local Government you are my confident, my loyalist, may the envelope success to your career 

Once again, Happy birthday to you, wishing you many happy returns, 

From: Hon. Gbenga Ayinde Adewusi 'Arole'

GOV. Seyi Makinde 'S EFFORTS ON AGRIBUSINESS IS MASSIVE AND WORTHWHILE

GOV. Seyi Makinde 'S EFFORTS ON AGRIBUSINESS IS MASSIVE AND WORTHWHILE

Honestly, His Excellency Engr Sir Dsc GSSRS KJW Abiodun Seyi Makinde FNSE should be immortalized with what I am seeing doing and have done in Expanding the economy of the state via Agribusiness.

It will only happen when a pragmatic leader like the Man Called MAKINSSON is at the helm of affairs.

He is loaded

He is focused

He is purposeful

He is intentional

He is a Deliberate Builder

A foresight mind and emphatic Leader.

He understands the process and System unlike some charlatans calling him an "Audio Maize Father"

I hope Oyo State will be grateful and thankful to God for giving us Gov. MAKINDE, Ilufemiloye1 Aare Atunluse Aare Orile Igbon Kingdom The Idan Gangan for the world to us here in Oyo State South West Nigeria 

No doubt, Agribusiness may be generating 1bn at least as IGR monthly and in advance investment fee by the investors to OYSG for the next 20years will be a continuity.

However, I am praying to God to give us His Excellency Engr Sir Dsc GSSRS KJW Abiodun Oluseyi Saheed MAKINDE FNSE incarnate that will succeed him come 2027.

Your's In Service,

A dedicated GSM Advocate

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Makinde Names Senator Monsurat, Allelujah, Ayorinde, Oduyoye Others Members Of Advisory Council

 

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has constituted both the Oyo State Elders’ Council and the Oyo State Advisory Council.

The duo of former Chief of Staff to Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, Dr Saka Balogun and former Minister of Power and Steel, Elder Wole Oyelese will serve as chairman and co-chairman of the State Elders’ Council, respectively.

A letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, dated 12 October, indicated that other members of the Elders’ Council include former Deputy Governor of the state, Engr Hameed Gbadamosi, former First Lady, Alhaja Mutiat Ladoja and Chief Jacob Adetoro.

Others are Chief Sunday Ogunlade, Ambassador Ronke Adefope, Chief Nureni Akanbi and Chief Ademola Eyinade.

The letter added that the State Advisory Council will be chaired by Chief Bolaji Ayorinde, SAN.

Members of the Advisory Council include the former Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, Senator Hosea Agboola, Senator Gbenga Babalola, Oyo State SDP Governorship Candidate for the 2023 election, Barrister Michael Lana, former AD Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon Babatunde Oduyoye and Senator Kamarudeen Adedibu.

Four other members of the Advisory Council will be announced in due course.

While congratulating members of both councils, Governor Makinde urged them to contribute their quota to the continued development of the state and the realisation of the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development.

Makinde Tasks Police to Review Daytime Roadblock Strategy

Makinde Tasks Police to Review Daytime Roadblock Strategy

- Pledges continued support

 

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has challenged the Nigeria Police to review the daytime roadblock strategy they deploy in manning the state. 

The governor gave this charge on Wednesday while receiving the new Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI, comprising Oyo and Osun states, AIG Paul Odama, who paid him a courtesy visit in Ibadan.

Governor Makinde, who maintained that the police had been playing a stabilising role in the polity, stated that the roadblocks could impede international investors as it gave the perception of a state at war.  According to him, the number of roadblocks on major highways in Oyo State needed to be reviewed in order to improve the ease of doing business. 

He suggested that officers could easily communicate from a central location using technology. 

He equally praised the officers and men of the Oyo State Police Command for the great job they have been doing as he emphasised the challenging nature of policing the state. 

He said, “If you are going from here to Kishi, you will probably spend maybe five hours on the road, and we share an international border with the Republic of Benin.”

The Governor added, “We are not relenting in supporting the security agencies. We have bought a new set of vehicles and gadgets that we want to distribute to the police and other agencies too.” 

He said that his administration would continue to foster cooperation and a cordial relationship with the police. 

“We are really alive to our responsibilities in securing the state, and we will extend that to the zone,” he said.

Earlier in his remarks, AIG Odama appreciated the governor for supporting the Oyo State Police Command through regular donations of security vehicles and communication gadgets.

He stated that the governor's support is exemplary, as, according to him, no other state in the country has done so well in terms of providing welfare to the command.

He assured the governor that the Oyo State Police would continue to work hard and put in their best in securing the state. He further solicited more support for Zone XI which he said is 60% Oyo State and 40% Osun State. He said, “Like Oliver Twist, we will ask for more because I know you will assist.”

 

Signed

Sulaimon Olanrewaju

Chief Press Secretary to the Oyo State Governor

October 11, 2023.

Gov. Makinde Announces New Appointment For Alleluyah, Ilaka, Lolade, Oduyoye, Layemi, Others

 Gov. Makinde Announces New Appointment For Alleluyah, Ilaka, Lolade, Oduyoye, Layemi, Others

Following the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Engr Seyi Makinde progressive move for effective and efficient government appointments into boards, agencies and others in the pace setter State, has announced his intent to constituted Seven (7) steering committee members to oversee the affairs.

According to him, the Seven (7) committee will be head responsible for coordinating the appointment of members into state boards, agencies and other positions.

Members of the committee composed of representatives from each of the Seven Geo-political zones in the State namely; Ibadan main city, Ibadan Less city, Oke-Ogun 1 and 2, Ibarapa, Ogbomoso and Oyo Zone respectively.

Below are the members of the committee;

Chairman: Senator Hosea Agboola

(okeogun 1)

Secretary: Miss Lolade Ajibola

Hon Babs Oduyoye (Ibadan I)

Hon Busari Olayemi (Ibadan II)

Hon Funmilayo Orisadeyi (barapa

Zone)

Chief Oyebisi llaka (oyo Zone)

Hon Oyeleke (Ogbomoso Zone

Hon Rafiu Adekunle (Oke-ogun 2)

The Governor emphasized that the appointment of this committee is effective immediately, showcasing the urgency and important of the matter. With this move, Governor Makinde aims to ensure a more structured and efficient process for board appointment in Oyo State.

AGRIBUSINESS 2.0: What Gov. Makinde Shares With Nigerians About Oyo State - IJOBA MOE

 AGRIBUSINESS 2.0: What Gov. Makinde Shares With Nigerians About Oyo State

His Excellency, Engr. Sir Dsc. GSSRS KJW Abiodun Seyi Makinde FNSE, the Executive Governor maintained that Oyo State is the first in cassava and day-old chick productions throughout the country Nigeria and that he remained optimistic that the state would soon be number one in soya beans production as well.

He further gave an Executive order to the Chairman of Akinyele LG to immediately upgrade the road to this Amo Farms ( The Home Of Animal Protein) and ensure the complete reconstruction of that road be included in the 2024 budget yet submitted and  presented for approval.

Gov. Makinde also assured the chairman Amo Farms Sieberer Hatchery Limited that the energy issue shall be fixed within shortest period of time to encourage the investor and to reduce the cost of production and other maintenance expenses.

He said: “Individuals are doing a lot under a very challenging environment here. So, what we have done is, we visited their locations, tried to understand the things the government can do deliberately to support the business and also to take us as a state to where we want to be.

“Right now, we are number one in cassava production in Nigeria. We want to be number one in soya bean production in Nigeria. Oyo State is number one in day-old chick production. So, we want to take that to livestock but we cannot do it by leaving investors to carry all the investment alone. Now, we are saying we want to support.” he concluded.

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He4she Crusader, A Feminist

Promise Fulfilled: 1533 LAUTECH Students Resume in Iseyin

 Promise Fulfilled: 1533 LAUTECH Students Resume in Iseyin

One Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Three (1533) 200 Level students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso will resume at the Iseyin Campus, by the end of October, 2023.

This is in fulfilment of the promise made by Governor Seyi Makinde during the commissioning of the Iseyin campus, last month. 

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, the college of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, will begin the second semester in Iseyin on October 23, 2023.

The Commissioner recalled that his counterpart in the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Saliu Adelabu has held series of meetings with the Pro- Chancellor, Prof. Deji Omole and the Ag. Vice-chancellor to ensure the realisation of the students' resumption. 

According to him, the resumption is significant because since April, 2023 when Oyo State Government announced the movement of the Agriculture Faculty to Iseyin, commencement of lecture for the 200 level students will now formally begin.

Last week Thursday, the Ag. Vice-chancellor, Prof. Rasaq Olatunde Kalilu led the institution's management team, to a meeting with stakeholders, where community leaders pledged their absolute support for the resumption and promised, to do all in their power to ensure comfortable stay of the coming students.

Prince Oyelade said agreement was reached on affordable accommodation, transportation and security measures in anticipation of their resumption.

Some of the lecturers, who may not secure immediate accomodation within Iseyin township, have made arrangements, to come from their Ogbomoso base on daily basis.

This is made feasible, because the newly constructed 76km Ogbomoso-Iseyin road, is 55 minutes drive.

The Commissioner recalled that the first semester officially ended on October 3, 2023

FG to start home delivery of passports next year

 The Federal Government has announced that Nigerians will have the option of getting their passports delivered to them at home, offices, and other places of choice from the beginning of next year. 

 

Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the 2023 University of Lagos International Week.

 

Ojo said; 

 

“We have commenced the automation of our end-to-end passport application process, and we have given a timeline from which Nigerians will begin to experience the ‘sweet experience.

“By implication, Nigerians will not need to wait longer than two weeks before they get their passport.

“By January next year, Nigerians will be able to complete this application process online, and by February next year, with collaboration and partnership with other relevant stakeholders, Nigerians will have their passports delivered to their homes, offices, and other locations of their choice.

“This, of course, would be extended to our visa application process. We are deploying technology throughout the entire process to make it as seamless as possible. To achieve this, we have set everything into motion to open more visa application centres across the world.

“In this regard, we are also working on strengthening our visa-on-arrival policy. We are working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enforce the principle of the doctrine of reciprocity, and a committee has been set up in the ministry to achieve this.”

 

Ojo also said that the integrity of travel documents would be restored via data harmonisation. He said; 

 

“Identity is who we are, what we are, and what we live for. But today, what we have is a duplication of our registration.

“Arguably, Nigeria is the only country I know that has a BVN for the bank, the international passport, the NIN, SIM card registration for telecos, and so on all of which request your data. The integrity of our travel documents must be restored through the harmonisation of our data.”

Newsletter: The Road to Good Governance is the Path Less Travelled From: His Excellency Engr Sir Dsc GSSRS KJW Abiodun Seyi Makinde FNSE

The Road to Good Governance is the Path Less Travelled From: His Excellency Engr Sir Dsc GSSRS KJW Abiodun Seyi Makinde FNSE 

October is Nigeria’s independence month, presenting another opportunity to reflect on nation-building and good governance. So, it was fitting for the Oyo State Government to hold an executive retreat where we talked about how to move Oyo State forward.

It was an opportunity to share my vision for Oyo State and receive feedback from the team on how much of this vision they understand and can articulate. Our interactions again showed how we cannot follow the “popular” political path if we want to achieve good governance. If we agree that it is madness to do things the same way over and over and hope to achieve different results, then we cannot do things the same way we have always done them. We must choose to be different.

I have often been accused of running a populist government. My response is that if by populist, they mean commonsensical, driven by data, science and logic, then they may be right. However, a populist politician would pander to the populace and take palliative measures to look good. This is a course I have never taken. I chose the path less travelled.

When we came into office in 2019, we could have put all our resources into rehabilitating roads in Ibadan. That would have been a populist action. Ibadan has 11 local government areas and the majority of the voting population in the State. But, in choosing the path less travelled, we focused on the bigger picture. We reconstructed the 65 km Moniya-Ijaiye-Iseyin Road, knowing that linking Ibadan to Oke-Ogun would attract big businesses.

We pushed the envelope further by prioritising opening all other zones to investment instead of limiting investments to Ibadan alone.

Governor Seyi Makinde at the Oyo State Government Executive Leadership Retreat 2023

And so, my message to the leaders at the retreat was that they should see the bigger picture, key into it and then sell that vision to their teams. Not everyone will be happy with our methods, but most are happy about the outcomes. This is why we won our re-election by a landslide 63% of total votes cast. We cannot afford to let our people down.

I am also pleased to see that the data supports the fact that our policies and actions are beneficial to Oyo State in the long term. A recent socio-economic scorecard of States in Nigeria conducted by Analysts Data Services and Resources placed Oyo State in third place among the 36 States and FCT. Of course, we have also noted the areas where we scored below average and will continue to work towards improving.

On that note, let me mention that having set everything in motion to interconnect all zones, including embarking on the construction of the Ibadan Circular Road, we can now give more attention to Ibadan. We will be reconstructing some inner roads in Ibadan instead of just taking palliative measures. We have already advertised for bids from contractors for these projects. This costs us more in the short term but will lead to long-term cost savings and benefits.

I haven’t shared my reading in a while. This does not mean I have not been reading. Let’s talk about my reading in my next newsletter.

Gov. Seyi Makinde FNSE

JUST IN: Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments (FULL LIST)

 

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following men and women to serve in the Office of the President under the Media & Publicity Directorate with full respect for the tenets of Nigeria’s federal character principle and the supremacy of merit:

(1) Mr. Fela Durotoye (Senior Special Assistant to the President — National Values & Social Justice)

(2) Mr. Fredrick Nwabufo (Senior Special Assistant to the President — Public Engagement)

(3) Mrs. Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe (Senior Special Assistant to the President — Strategic Communications)

(4) Mr. Aliyu Audu (Special Assistant to the President — Public Affairs)

(5) Mr. Francis Adah Abah (Personal Assistant to the President — Special Duties)

President Tinubu has further approved the secondment of Mrs. Linda Nwabuwa Akhigbe to serve as the Communications Adviser to the President of the ECOWAS Commission.

Olodo Bridge: Despite the rains, the contractor is doing his best to see that the bridge is completed on schedule - Prof Sangodoyin

The Commissioner for Public Works and Transport, Prof Dahud Shangodoyin, paid an inspection visit to the Olodo Bridge earlier today. He met with the contractor and confirmed that the construction is running according to schedule.

 

After the inspection, Prof Shangodoyin restated the Oyo State Government’s commitment to see to the timely completion of the project. He said some of the delays experienced are due to the rainy season. “Despite the rains, the contractor is doing his best to see that the bridge is completed on schedule, and then they will move on to complete the rest of the project, which is the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the 35.53 km Ibadan-Iwo- Osogbo Road.”

As of the inspection, work was ongoing at the bridge site, including excavation and piling.

Makinde Inaugurates Ad-Hoc Inter-Ministerial C’ttee On Labour Demands

 

…Gives Committee Four Weeks To Submit Recommendations

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has taken a proactive step in addressing the demands of the state’s labour unions by inaugurating an adhoc inter-ministerial committee. The committee, consisting of eleven members, was officially inaugurated on Monday at a special ceremony held at the EXCO Chambers of the Governor’s office in Agodi, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde emphasized his administration’s commitment to the welfare of state workers, highlighting the clearance of backlogs of promotions and arrears left unattended by the previous administration.

He commended the mutual understanding between the government and the state labour unions, emphasizing that addressing the implementation and well-being of the people requires collaboration at the state level.

The committee has been tasked with harmonizing the various demands put forth by the labour unions, while also considering other sectors that require government attention. Governor Makinde expressed confidence that the committee will provide favorable recommendations for both parties involved.

The eleven-man committee comprises notable individuals such as the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of Service, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, the Commissioner for Finance, the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, the Special Adviser on Labour Matters, the Executive Assistant on Security, the NLC Chairman, the TUC Chairman, the JNC Chairman, and the Director of Establishment Matters in the Ministry of Establishment and Training.

The committee has a timeline of one month from the date of inauguration to complete its work and present its recommendations.

This initiative demonstrates Governor Makinde’s commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship and addressing the concerns of the state labour unions.

However, Governor Seyi Makinde charges the committee to submit its recommendations in four weeks time.