The authorities of Kajola Local Government Area, Oyo State, led by the Executive Chairman, Hon. Akeem Olawale Mustapha Esq., organized a get-together and interactive session for corps members serving in the council area. The event, held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Staff Quarters, Lafihan, Okeho, was aimed at reinforcing the council’s commitment to supporting the NYSC scheme and fostering youth development in the society. Speaking at the occasion, Hon. Mustapha reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to making the NYSC scheme more functional, efficient, and impactful in the council area. He emphasized his government’s resolve to create an enabling environment…
Author: Admin
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has commenced a cash grant initiative aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the economic status of women in his constituency, starting with hundreds of beneficiaries in Ibadan North Local Government. The program, announced in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, will be extended to other local governments in the Oyo South Senatorial District in the coming weeks. Senator Alli described the initiative as part of his continuous efforts to support women, emphasizing their pivotal role in societal development. “This is just the beginning of a continuous program aimed at empowering…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State wing, has commended the Oyo State Government for the recruitment of 19,500 teachers within five years of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. The union made the commendation in a statement signed by the Chairman, Com. Oladimeji Raji and the Secretary, Com. Salami Olukayode, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Wednesday. Raji and Salami said that the recruitment of new teachers would address the problems of inadequate manpower in the education sector and promote teaching and learning. The leadership of the Union expressed appreciation of the entire teachers in Oyo State to Governor Seyi Makinde…
In a heartfelt ceremony, Mrs. Adedokun Hellen, Chairperson of Saki East Local Government, led the distribution of food and clothing palliatives to widows and widowers in the community. The event, held in Ago-Amodu, was aimed at providing much-needed relief to some of the most vulnerable members of the local government area. In her speech, Mrs. Adedokun expressed deep gratitude to Her Excellency Engr Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, First Lady and wife of the Governor, the Chairman of the LG, Hon Adedokun Emmanuel Olalekan, management, and staff whose collective efforts made the initiative possible. She described their contributions as a testament to…
Albert Einstein gave the world one of the most profound insights into solving problems. According to Einstein, who is regarded as the most influential scientist of the 20th century, a problem cannot be solved at the same level of consciousness (thinking) that created it. The import of this is that every situation or problem is the outcome of a thinking process; and without a deliberate effort to raise the thinking that gave rise to the problem, the problem will persist.Einstein’s postulation is hinged on the fact that thinking is action’s precursor. As a matter of fact, thinking determines actions. Unless…
The National Dialogue on Local Government Autonomy, held in Abuja, has brought renewed focus to the longstanding issue of empowering local governments in Nigeria. Organized by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review, the event served as a platform for robust discussions among lawmakers, experts, and stakeholders. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, represented by Deputy Speaker Mr. Benjamin Kalu, reiterated the 10th Assembly’s dedication to achieving this goal. Dr. Abbas emphasized that granting local governments independence is critical for driving socio-economic development at the grassroots level. He noted that the Assembly is engaging with…
The National Union of Saki Students (NUSS), Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi (Sazu Chapter), has honored Hon. Gbenga Olaleye Akinola with a Merit Award of Excellence. The award was given in recognition of his exemplary services, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the association and the welfare of the people of Saki West Local Government Area. The presentation took place during a ceremony held at the Saki West Local Government Secretariat. The event featured the distribution of exercise books to public primary school pupils and motorcycles to security operatives, reflecting Akinola’s dedication to improving education and enhancing security in the region. Speaking…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Oyo State has resolved key issues concerning the implementation of the new minimum wage and has confirmed that the state will not participate in the nationwide strike action scheduled for December 2, 2024. During an emergency meeting held on November 28, 2024, with members of the State Executive Council (SEC) and State General Council (SGC) in attendance, the Congress announced that the minimum wage for the least-paid worker in the state has been set at ₦80,000. However, the adjustment table for other salary levels is yet to be finalized. The Congress stated its preference…
The Oyo State Government has approved the conversion of 551 serving officers into various desires sub-officer and officers cadres in the Civil/public service of the State. The Chairman, Oyo State Civil Service Commission Alhaji. Chief Kamoru Abiodun Aderibigbe made the disclosure on Saturday in Ibadan. He explained that the Government settled for the 551 officers, saying the selection was rigorous and competitive. “I believe this recruitment and conversion exercises are game-changers for the Oyo State civil service,” he said, adding that the conversion was to strengthen the service and ensure better output by workers. He said the conversion exercise, which…
The Oyo State Government has assured its citizens that there will be no strike in the State even as the National body called for a nationwide strike from Monday. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, gave this assurance in a Press Statement from his office on Saturday. According to him, the on-going negotiations between the State Government and the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are at an advanced stage and on the verge of implementation. Besides, the Commissioner said that both parties have unfettered confidence in the sincerity…