The Oyo State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA) has disbursed funds for the implementation of another 132 micro-projects across sixty-six communities in Oyo State. This was disclosed at a training programme organized by the agency on Monday at the House of Chiefs, Oyo State Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, where focus was directed at project implementation procedures, aimed at bolstering resilience and economic recovery. In his keynote address, Hon. Abideen Adeaga, who is the Board Chairman of OYCSDA, expressed gratitude to Governor Seyi Makinde for his unwavering support in approving the collaboration programme with the World Bank and the Federal Government…
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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved a new minimum wage of N77,000 for the lowest-paid workers in the state, making Ogun the state with the highest minimum wage in Nigeria. The new wage takes effect immediately and reflects the government’s commitment to alleviating the economic challenges faced by workers. The decision was announced following a meeting between the governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and leaders of the Organized Labour in Ogun State. The labour representatives included the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council…
Hon. Tunji Rafiu Adekunle, the Minority Leader of the 7th House of Oyo State Assembly, has expressed deep appreciation to His Excellency Engineer Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde for his recommendation of Senator (Dr.) Monsurat Jumoke Sunmonu for a national honour in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Sunmonu, who holds the distinction of being the first female Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and the first female Senator from Oyo State, is set to be honoured at the national level. The recommendation is seen as a testament to Governor Makinde’s leadership and commitment to recognising the contributions of trailblazers in…
As the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party persists, the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has charged the factional acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum, to revert to the status quo. A senior party member informed Sunday PUNCH that the PDP Governors Forum has called for an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss various concerns regarding the party’s future. The source, who wished to remain anonymous due to not being authorised to comment, also revealed that PDP stakeholders were considering the establishment of a caretaker committee to guide the party toward…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter, joins the global community to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child. Chairperson, Oyo NAWOJ, Mrs Omolola Alamu, said With the Theme: “Girls vision for the future” This year’s theme resonates with NAWOJ’s commitment to promoting girls’ education, health, and protection. Mrs Alamu however urged the Government toIncrease investment in girls’ education and skills development. Oyo NAWOJ also appeals to the Government for the Protection of girl children from child marriage, violence, and exploitation. The chairperson of OYO Nawoj also advocates Equal access to healthcare and economic opportunities for…
The Senate has today passed the bill sponsored by Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) on the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Igboora, in concurrence with the House of Representatives. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. With the Senate’s approval, the bill will now be sent to the President for assent, bringing the long-awaited medical facility closer to the people of Igboora. This development marks a significant step toward improving healthcare access for the people of Igboora and its surrounding communities.…
Oyo State government has concluded the year 2025 Budget Planning Consultative Meetings held across the six geo-political zones of the State. Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, while speaking at the closing ceremony of the sixth zonal stakeholders’ consultative engagement in Ibarapa zone, assured that the submissions of stakeholders at the meetings would reflect in the 2025 budget. The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, said that the government is not relenting in its efforts to make farming more profitable for farmers in the state. Governor Makinde noted that his administration had supported…
The Oyo State Government has banned heavy-duty trucks and trailers from utilizing the newly commissioned Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso Expressway . In a statement by the Hon. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade said that the decision became necessary in safeguarding the integrity of the road which is pivotal for enhancing agrarian transportation, trade, and intercity commuting. The Commissioner further stressed that the Ministry of Public Works had to act immediately to prevent damage to the expressway, which was designed for lighter vehicles such as cars and buses. According to the Commissioner for Public Works, Professor Dawoud Sangodoyin, The move came…
Oyo State Government is set to screen Three Hundred and Forty seven thousand, three hundred and four (347, 304) individuals as ‘Project 10 Million Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers’ commences in Ibadan. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi stated this at the unveiling of the Project 10 Million with the members of the State Executive Cabinet at the office of the Governor. According to the Commissioner, the Project 10 Million is a nationwide screening initiative, aimed at screening 10 million Nigerians for hypertension and diabetes across the 36 states of Nigeria and the FCT within a 7 days…
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended heartfelt congratulatory message to Dr. (Mrs.) Adepeju Esan, a distinguished APC Chieftain and former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, on her birthday anniversary. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Senator Alli extolled Dr. Esan’s remarkable contributions to the political landscape of Oyo State and her unwavering dedication to the progress of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, Dr. Esan has been a beacon of leadership and service, not only within…