Today, Olanrewaju Michael George (OMG) distributes the Universal Basic Income (UBI) to more than 300 vulnerable elderly people for the month of October at the Palace of Odemo of Isara.
This has been OMG’s monthly practice for more than 4 years through Olanrewaju Omo George Foundation (OOGF).
The practice is to give hope to the elders and eradicate poverty from the land. The beneficiaries appreciate the kind gestures with prayers and praises.
OMG is a successful cognizant leader. He is mindful and aware, attentive to himself and to those around him. He know how to apply knowledge and perception to his work.
OMG is an optimistic leader. He is always able to view the glass as half full instead of half empty. His sunny perspective means everything he do is encouraging and empowering.
OMG is a devoted leader. He is dependable and hold himself accountable for his actions. You can count on OMG to be consistent and to stick it out until the job gets done.
OMG is a respected leader. He is a leader who fosters respect and he is a leader worth following—He is willing to give his all for the people of Remoland and the cause he is working for.
OMG is a virtuous leader. His integrity, honesty and character are reflected in everything he do. OMG inner moral compass guides every thought and action.
OMG is a purposeful leader. The best and most successful leader is the one who is driven by his mission. He keep it centered as the most important thing to him, and that awareness keeps him on track.
OMG is a truthful leader. OMG word is his bond. and the only way he know how to function is with honesty and honor.
OMG is a courageous leader. He is bold in his thinking and determined in his actions, able to take risks and think creatively about the future. Uncharted territory is never off limits.
OMG is a humble leader. Self-effacing and appreciative, OMG recognize he can not do it alone—and he will never want to. OMG is always thankful in knowing the value of his team and genuinely grateful for the contributions of the people. His leadership is centered on the recognition that success is shared.
It was a things of joy for the people of Irolu Remo, Ogun State during their annual festive program called Agaun Day which Olanrewaju Omo George Foundation (Medical Care) reached out to the people of Irolu Remo.
The people was happy during the arrival of the medical team which made up of qualified Medical Doctors, Pharmacists, Laboratory technicians.
The team came with qualities drugs and test kits which were given freely to all beneficiaries of the program.
The Director of the team appreciate the king in person of HRH Sikiru Adeyiga Adeyilo, Agbeleshe bi Ogun
III, the Onirolu of Irolu Remo. The Director charges the good people of Irolu that are wealthy both home and abroad to always make such program a benefits instead of waiting for such taking place once in a year.
The Irolu Development Association Chairman in person of Mr. Onifowora also appreciate the team and the CEO of the Foundation in person of Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George for granting the Association request towards the support letter written to him and said he was shocked for seeing such team coming down to Irolu during the Agaun Day Celebration.
He promise that the good people of Irolu have to emulate such good gestures of Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George also said this is not the only support the IDA got from Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George, even our grand finale of our hosted annual soccer competition was sponsored by Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George.
Even before the Annual Festive, another team from Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George came to inspect our land for the drilling of Borehole water for our people in Irolu Remo, Ogun state.
Some beneficiaries were so happy full of prayers for the team and the Foundation.
Photo Highlight of Monday’s Universal Basic Income (UBI) Payment For The Month of September, 2021. By Olanrewaju Omo George Foundation.
The event which was held at Ikenne had in attendance Hon. Ogunleye Olusegun, Executive Chairman Ikenne LG and Hon. Bolanke Fakoya, Vice Chairman Ikenne LG.
Also present at the event were Hon. Jamiu Ashimu, Hon. Tajudeen Salako, Erstwhile Chairman Ikenne LG, Hon. Ojuoye Isiaka Oluwole, OOGF Manager Mr Nwokeji Phebian, Alhaji Tajudeen, Director Amigmex foundation and other notable dignitaries.
Source: OOGF Media team.
In furtherance of his desire to give back to his constituency Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa Samuel who is currently representing the good people of Odigbo, Ile-oluji & Oke-igbo federal constituency recently donated a 10 (ten) blocks of building for the kick off of a new secondary school that was relocated to Idimango community, Ore, Odigbo LGA.
The people’s representative donated the structure as part of his contribution towards enhancing and improving the standard of education .
According to Comrade Johnbosco Olusola ,who also doubles as Hon Mayowa’ s aide and a resident of Idimango community said the gesture was a good one and part of Hon Mayowa’s efforts to give back to his constituency.
Speaking further, Comrade Johnbosco said this has afforded the Igwe of Odigbo LG politics opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the educational development of his constituency and Ondo state at large.
The principal of the school ( Barrister Tosin Ademo), thanked Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa for his contribution and impact towards the kick off of the school saying posterity would remember him. He said this is commendable and the School Authority appreciate our Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa’s kind gesture in complementing government’s efforts towards placing ondo state amongst states at the forefront of standard education.
Mr Akinrun Segun, who is the Secretary of Idimango community development said Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa gesture would afford children in Idimango community the opportunity to enjoy qualitative education without much stress before getting to the school.
Idimango community residents through the Chief Imam of the said community ( Alhaji Emitomo) and one of a foremost political leader in the said community ( Mr Faleye Sule) expressed appreciation for the charitable act of Rt. Hon Akinfolarin Mayowa. They also solicited for more support from the Chairman, Committee on Federal Road Safety Corps in terms of restoration of Idimango community electricity and others.
Everyone deserve a good life, this is the voice of God’s sent man to Ogun State and Remo Federal constituency in person of Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George. His mission is for all in Remoland.
He encourage the youths in developing their talents likes of supporting beauty pageant show in Ilishan Day popularly known as Ishambi Day and same was show to Irolu Remo Day known as Agaun Day in supporting the grand finale of the soccer competition which promote the sport activities within the youths of the town. When the youths are happy, the society are safe.
Within the just concluded weeks, Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George bagged different awards from different Society Associations that witness the great activities of this great man popularly called OMG.
Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George also beautify some religion houses within Remo Federal Constituency and also encourage people to be more closer to God always.
Giving out monthly stipends to elders, empowerment programs, medical outreaches to all the wards within the federal constituency also speaks more about OMG.
OMG is a brand name in every household in Remoland. All Community Development programs are rolled out for the benefits of the people such as grading of some inner roads, provisions of electric poles, digging of boreholes to some streets within every wards in Remo Federal Constituency, Scholarship to brilliant students within the state, widows support programs, youths talent hunt in musical and drama industry, soft loans to market women with zero interest rate, empowerment program to the youths and agricultural support programs to the farmers.
Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George also make himself known to the people through availability of his activities in listening to the needs of the people and restoring hope back to the society.
Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George surrender himself down to the good people of Remo Federal Constituency to be sent to the Federal House of Representative to represent the people in making and promoting valuables bills ( Law and Policies) that will make life easy for all in Remo Federal Constituency. He is also the man that will invest more on the people and the society inorder to be among the best Federal Constituency in the country.
Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George is a trained fellow that knows how administrative and pubic services are being run with perfect delivery.
Send OMG to the green chamber, let the youths have a say in Nigeria political system.
Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George is the right man for the job.
Support and mobilize for OMG in your ward.
OMG, Ifésówápó fun ìdàgbàsóké Remoland.
Olanrewaju Micheal George Foundation gave out Free medical outreach at the 10th years Anniversary party for Baale Ibelefun in Shagamu 13th July, 2021.
The Beneficiaries also appreciate the founder of the Foundation in person of Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George.
Free drugs was given out to the entire people of Ibelefun with different test and general check up.
Residents of Sofowora area in Ijoku, a suburb of Ward 5 (Sabo II), Sagamu Local Government are to enjoy better electricity supply to their domain, courtesy of Hon. Olanrewaju Michael George (OMG), the amiable young philanthropist, benefactor, and people’s choice politician who is also the founder of Olanrewaju Omo George Foundation (OOGF) and Amigmex Foundation.
The philantrophist, who donated 2 poles to boost electricity supply to the area, also gave 250meters electricity power cable and 10 electricity power cable connectors to the community.
Explaining the gesture, Omoba Adedapo Adefilola, the Director of TEAM OMG, said he was worried about the erratic poor power supply which he blamed on decaying of some electricity facilities.
The donation became necessary after the old wooden electric poles in the area have been eaten up and destroyed by termite and the wooden poles were on the verge of falling down, which if it falls, it can cause a lot of damages to the residents, the director said.
Responding, an elder in the community, Otunba Laye Akeredolu, described OMG as a God-fearing man, who put the people’s interest above own personal interest.
According to him, the community has enjoyed low power supply due to lack of good electric poles in the area. He advised the philanthropist to continue his goodwill and contribution to development of human kind, believing that his reward is with God.
Also speaking, the royal chief and head of the area, Chief Dauda Owoseni Saliu, the Oloritun (Ẹni-Ìtàn 1) of Ijoku Land, Sagamu rated OMG as a philanthropist who has contributed to the development of the community, state and the nation.
He therefore called on other prominent people to emulate the good gesture of the donor.
*God bless OMG!!!*
*Long live OMG!!!
The certificate of return issued by INEC to Mr Abiodun is temporary and for photo shoot.
No one should be surprised by their assault on those who have no idea about their failure.
Hon Oladipupo Adebutu should allow for riggers disgrace to prevail. It will make a great turnout for his mandate to sell and to expose bad eggs in our state democracy.
Ogun State won’t be saved by people who are too afraid to make their voice heard. They had proven themselves as manipulators and scammers. This is an unprecedented and unacceptable attack on our democracy.
Let me be clear, Lado has strong ratings because he tells the TRUTH! He’s a philanthropist, employer, kindhearted, democrat, youth loving leader, and so friendly to ordinary people. That’s why he was voted massively. Money was not the tool that got people into voting for him but his antecedents and track records.
Even the APC members are speaking out in support of Hon Oladipupo Adebutu! The hearsay against Lado that he bought votes should be dismissed! The fact that he’s loved and respected by his people in every part of the state is genuine.
In situation where you are not capable of winning the heart of your people, that signifies that it’s time to step down!
Every single genuine Ogun State patriot needs to WAKE UP! Our mandate had been sold out and we have got to take it back if only for the sake of our kids and grandkids future.
The APC isn’t a rigger because it’s in charge, it has been a habit since its inception and we need to put an end to such.
To all the extremists trying to keep us silent,
If you don’t like it loud, you can still make announcement that you lost the election!
I was trying to understand how there could be 276,298 people ignorant enough to vote for Dapo Abiodun, and then I remembered it was fabricated and written wide and clear on certificate as processed. Indeed Ogun State people are wise and they did not disappoint us in this last election.
You can NOT silence the real Governor Elect of the gateway state!!
First, I greet you as the President Elect of NIGERIA and secondly, I wish you a happy birthday, long life backed with great health. May you come out a WORLD CHAMPION in your quest to make NIGERIA the BEST country in the world, Amen.
I agree with SAM OMATSEYE after the 2023 Presidential election in his article “THE MAN OF FAITH” when he wrote “WHAT ASIWAJU BOLA TINUBU THE PRESIDENT ELECT JUST PULLED OFF IS A MIRACLE BUT THE MERCHANTS OF MIRACLES IN OUR MIDST ARE NOT SHOUTING HALLELUJAH”.
It was a fight well fought and you came out the WINNER. I am proud of you and I am supremely confident that Nigeria under your watch would be the BEST country in the world. Sport is one of the biggest industries in the world so your Sport minister must be a person who knows the game and would be able to generate money for Nigeria instead of coming to you with cap in hand to solicit for money to run sport. I gave you a pair of gloves when we met in Ekiti. The gloves are for you to knockout CORRUPTION and BAD ADMINISTRATION in Nigeria.
If you fall short of my expectations to make Nigeria the BEST country in the world, then I will get my own pair of gloves and fight with you….lol. It is not funny so don’t laugh. As I conclude, I see you as the best servant that would ever serve Nigerians and proudly take us to the Promised Land. I am rooting for you so don’t fall my hand, please. Once again, congrats on your victory and happy birthday. Bash Ali.
We must never be distracted to believing that people wlho have plan to cease this challenge are still in politics which Hon Dr. Oladipupo Adebutu happens to be one of the Benefactors.
Let us counter the forces against the youth development and youth participation in politics by voting Lado/Akinlade and reaffirming our common interests and stamp out the hatred of youth elevation in ogun state Democracy.
The Ogun State APC administration is waging war against grassroots autonomy. The local government needs a proper attention to enable more social amenities and PDP is the party that’s going to fight back and win.
It is not a radical idea to say that helping the poor as a philanthropist has nothing to do with quality of good leadership so therefore such person is not entitled to run for a public office. We need a Governor who believes in Human Capital Development, Agriculture, Education, Security, Transparency, Patriotism as an energy to restore peace and development back to normality.
You go to school, graduate with good grade, look for job, fine, become rich! But do you really need to suffer or become a slave? That is more important why we have got to bring back good governance. Should the leaders in this country finally begin to pay their fair share? You’re damn right. Let’s vote Lado as Ogun State next Governor. Itura De!
QUALIFICATIONS: LL.B, BL, C.Ar&M, PGD Theo.
CONSTITUENCY: IKOLE CONSTITUENCY II
GENDER: MALE
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
HOBBY: READING/WRITING/TRAVELLING/SPEAKING
DATE: 1ST ELECTED: 2019
ACHIEVEMENTS:
NO OF BILLS (4) while two (2) others have passed through first and second reading
Passed into laws and assented to by the Governor are:
Ekiti State Gender-Based Violence (Prohibition (First Amendment) Bill, 2020 – Thursday 10th Sept, 2020
Ekiti State Property Protection (Anti-Grabbing (First Amendment)) Bill, 2020-Thursday 10th Sept, 2020
A Bill for a Law to amend and rename the university of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (First Amendment) Law, 2020 –Tuesday 3rd November, 2020.
Ekiti State Electricity Board (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Wednesday 2nd December, 2020
NO OF MOTIONS/REPORTS:
Calling on the State Government to immortalize Sir Oluremi Festus Omotoso for his contributions towards the growth and development of Ekiti State on Tuesday 16th June, 2020
Calling on the State and Federal government to the deplorable condition of Ayedun Omuo road – September, 2022
Motion Seconded:
Seconded the motion on the need to “urgently fix Omuo – Isinbode road, Itapaji – Iyemero and other major roads in Ekiti” on Tuesday 18th June, 2019
Seconded the motion for the “re-opening of First Bank PLC, Ikole Ekiti Branch for operation and reinforcement of Security measures in all Financial Institutions across Ekiti State” on Tuesday 18th August, 2020.
Seconded the motion for the adoption of Ekiti State Medium- Term Expenditure Frame Work (MTEF) 2020 – 2022 Document as presented by the Executive Governor of Ekiti State on Tuesday 19th November, 2019.
Seconded the motion on “The spate of killings in Nigeria”: A call for patriotism to combat the menace on Thursday 18th July, 2019
Rendered the first Report in the sixth Assembly on Epileptic Power Supply in Ekiti State and as the then Chairman House Committee on Infrastructure and Public Utility invited the management of BEDC.
CONSTITUENCY ENGAGEMENTS:
Empowerment of forty (40) Women with a zero interest revolving loan
Facilitation of COVID – 19 loan to over 50 Constituents
Training and Sponsorship of 50 Youths in Agriculture on bio-fortified [Vitamin A Cassava, Maize and Potato]
Training and Sponsorship of two youths on soilless farming.
Empowerment of Over 500 constituency members under Social Intervention Scheme (SIS) (Payment of School Fees, Hospital Bills and other social supports
Distribution of Palliatives to over 1,500 households during COVID – 19 lockdown between February 2020 and May 2020
Ensures the capturing of most of the farmstead roads within the constituency under the about to commence RAAMP project (A World Bank assisted project).
Ensured that communities within the constituency are captured under Solar Power Naija which is aimed at solving energy problems at the rural communities. This is a programme initiated by Rural Electrification Agency (REA) a Federal Government Agency.
Facilitated the distribution of cooking gas to 35 aged Women within the constituency.
Supported communities development through donations to various Egbe Omo ilu at Oke Ayedun Ekiti, Esun Ekiti, Odo Ayedun Ekiti, Ayebode Ekiti and Ere quarters.
Distribution of food items and clothing materials worth over four million naira (₦4m) to constituents during yelutide and festivities in 2019 and 2020
Facilitated over thirty million naira (#30m) Covid 19 loan to constituents
Regular attendance at the party Ward meetings with financial and moral mobilization.
PHYSICAL PROJECTS:
Facilitated the grading of the following Internal roads:
Ayebode Ward 09
Market road linking sawmills
Ogbon tuntun road 1&2 linking palace road
Initiated Motorized Borehole Water Project alongside my brother Adetunji Aribasoye at Ward 08, Odo Ayedun Ekiti
Facilitated the ongoing construction of Comprehensive Health Centre at Ward 10, Oke Ayedun Ekiti. (Now completed)
Facilitated the approval for the construction of perimental fencing of the Comprehensive health centre at Oke Ayedun in Ward 10
Facilitated the approval for the drilling of borehole for the comprehensive health centre at Oke Ayedun Ekiti in Ward 10
Facilitated the repairs of five (5) damaged hand-pump boreholes at Odo Oro Ekiti in Ward 06, Esun Ekiti in Ward 10, Odo Street in Ward 08 Odo Ayedun Ekiti and Odundun High School in Ward 09 of Ayedun Ekiti
Facilitated the reconstruction of block of classrooms at St. Stephen Primary School at Ayebode Ekiti in Ward 09 under SUBEB project.
Facilitation of the renovation and reconstruction of block of classrooms at St. Patrick Primary School, Odo Ayedun Ekiti
Facilitated the ongoing reconstruction of the washed off bridge linking Oke Ako Ekiti with Irele/Ijowa Ekiti – Now completed.
Facilitated seven (7) Solar Powered Borehole to seven communities within my Constituency namely:
a. Iyemero – Ekiti
b. Ipao – Ekiti
c. Oke Ako – Ekiti
d. Ijowa – Ekiti
e. Irele – Ekiti
f. Esun – Ekiti
g. Ayebode Ekiti
Facilitated the completion of Ele bridge linking Itapaji with Iyemero
Installation of Solar powered lights at all the eleven (11) Oba palaces or houses within my Constituency
OTHER INITIATIVES:
Caused a letter to be written calling to the State Government on the state of disrepair of the bridge linking Itapaji with Iyemero and the need for urgent completion of the project.
Letter of notification to Mr. Governor on the feat recorded by Miss. Tomisin Olarenwaju a native of Esun Ekiti. Commended by the State Government
A Letter to Mr. Governor on the need to fix the collapsed bridge linking Oke Ako with Irele. Undergoing Construction
A Letter to Mr. Governor on the appointment of Dr. Sanmi Areola as Director of health and Environment by Johnson County, USA … Commended and subsequently appointed into Ekiti COVID – 19 Response Team (Heath sub Committee)
Letter to Ministry of Infrastructure and Public Utilities on the state of blackout at Odo Ayedun Ekiti.
A letter calling on Mr. Governor and Chairman SUBEB on the urgent need for intervention for the reconstruction of collapse building of St. Stephen Anglican Primary School, Ayebode Ekiti. Fully reconstructed
A letter to Mr Governor on the state of Methodist Primary School building at Odo Ayedun Ekiti… same has now been listed for repairs.
Facilitated the release of Methodist primary school II for the FUOYE distant learning at Ayedun Ekiti
Contributed to the drilling of borehole at the FUOYE distant learning at Ayedun
SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS:
Participated at the training on Private, Public Partnership Financing project & Contract Management – DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – 2019
3 day Retreat on sustainable growth through effective Legislative Intervention by DFID-PERL – Akure, July 2019
Nigerian Bar Association Conference, Facing the Future, Lagos – 2019
International Bar Conference (IBA), Employment Law in Difficult Times- Seoul, South Korea – 2019.
Sensitization Workshop on the Ekiti State Social Protection Policy- Ado Ekiti, October 2019.
Wash, Sanitation and Hygiene Clinic: Affordable and Sustainable access to WASH focus on Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) powered by USAID-Ekiti, 2019.
A 5 day retreat on Restoring Ekiti Values Through Responsible Legislation- Iloko, May 2019.
Attendance and participation at the Conference of Speakers – Bauchi, Bauchi State – March 2021
Participated at the training and workshop on Implementation of the Conflict Sensitive Approach to Development Programming, Budget Formulation, Monitoring and Reporting – Ibadan, March 2021
Participation at the Southwestern Speakers Conference focusing on insecurity in Nigeria – Ibadan, May 2021
Attendance at the Speakers Conference on Financial Autonomy for the legislative and judiciary arms of government in Nigeria – Lokoja, May 2021
POLITICAL HISTORY:
Member, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Ado Ekiti 2019
Member Ekiti State Constitution Review Committee 2021
Chairman House Committee on Rules and Bussiness, EKHA 2019 – 2021
Chairman House Committee on Infrastructure and Public Utilities 2019 – 2021
Chairman House Committee on SDG and Due Process 2021
Chairman House Committee on Interperliamentary 2021
Member, Legal Committee APC/Kayode Fayemi Campaign Organization 2018
Ad Hoc Member, Electoral Committee, APC Presidential Primary Election 2014
Southwest Coordinator, APC Youth League 2015 – 2017
Coordinator, Youth and Students APC/JKF 2nd Term Campaign Org. 2014
Aspirant to the State house of Assembly under APC 2014
Caretaker Chairman, Ajoni LCDA 2014
Councillorship Aspirant under AD 2002
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Award of Honor presented by Federation of Ekiti State Student’s Union (FESSU), 2020.
Award of Distinguished Leadership as a Bridge-Builder for the Incoming Generation from the Law Student Society, Ekiti State University, 2019.
South West Gold Award of Excellence for Human Development, 2018.
Award of Excellence in recognition as Outstanding Philanthropist Stride by The Harvesters Theological Training Institute, 2018.
Award as Legal Icon of the year from the Law Student Society of Ekiti State University, 2018.
Award of Excellence as a future leader, seasoned Philanthropist, Community developer and a pivotal to national development by the National Youth Service Corps, Legal Aid Community Development Group, 2018.
Award of Excellence as an Entrepreneur Achievement and Development by Junior Chamber International, 2018.
An Honorary Award as the most Innovative Politician of the Year by David’s Creation, 2018.
HON Adeoye Stephen ARIBASOYE represents Ikole Constituency II at the Ekiti State House of Assembly.
House of Assembly Candidate in Ifelodun Constituency 2 of Ijebu North, Ogun State under the platform of Labour Party, Omoba Busayo Dehinsilu JP has named his son after the former Anambra State Governor and the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the just concluded National election, Mr. Gregory Peter Obi.
The naming ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Redeem Christian Church of God and reception follows in Omoba’s Castle at his country home of the House of Assembly hopeful in Ago Iwoye, Ijebu North in Ogun State.
Omoba Dehinsilu said he named his child “GREGORY” after Peter Obi because of the recognition and respect he had for him as a leader. Also, for giving us a glimpse of hope that Nigeria can be wrestled out of the hands of the political bandits and be salvaged which was the lesson he learnt from the last presidential election where INEC declared Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of APC as the estranged winner.
Addressing reporters, Khalifa Hayatulai, who led other members of “God’s Will Movement 2023” to the ceremony, prayed God to give the baby sound health, adding that he should bring more blessings to the family and the state.
Describing children as special gifts from God, he urged parents to give special attention to their education and upbringing, to build an egalitarian society.
Asiwaju Oluseyi, a stunt supporter of the hopeful, who described children as blessings, prayed God to give the child good health, prosperity and grow to be good citizen more than the name of the living legend he answers. ‘Gregory’
The naming ceremony, conducted by Pastor Mojid at RCCG, ASOP Parish under Ogun Province 9, Ago Iwoye, featured special prayers for the children, leaders, the state and the country.
The colourful event had in attendance Alhaji Ajayi Adewale (aka) Alhaji Pablo, Comrade Dare Abiodun, Comrade Simon Fidelix, Comrade Olapade Joseph, Hon. Lawrence Igbe, the LP HOA Candidate representing Odogbolu Constituency among others.
Let me first and foremost give glory to the almighty God who in his infinite mercy broke the very gordian knot that has been difficult to break over the years. Consequently, I Hon. Festus Ayodele Adefiranye your MHR elect Ileoluji/Okeigbo & Odigbo Federal Constituency, with heart of gratitude wish to express my profound and deepest appreciation to all the good people of Ileoluji/Okeigbo & Odigbo Federal constituency for putting your trust in me and repose much confidence on me right from my keenly contested primary election in which you elected me as your Candidate of our great Party.
My good people of Ileoluji/Okeigbo & Odigbo Federal constituency, you did not leave me after the primary election despite the blackmails and lies from haters and envies from my home, you took another Giant Stride in concluding the work you started by finally electing me as your Representative in the Lower Chamber of Nigerian National Assembly in the just concluded General Election amidst all odds and you refuse to let me and our party down, I am grateful most indeed.
Let me specially appreciate all our royal fathers across our federal constituency, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Lawrence Oluwole Babajide ( Bamigbala I ) The Oluoke and the Paramount Ruler of Okeigbo Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Julius Oluwole Olufaderin ( Jimoko II) the Jegun and the Paramount Ruler of Ileoluji Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Rufus Akinrimade Orunja of Odigbo Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adelola Aderemi the Ajobu of Araromi Obu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Akinwe Bamidele Akogbe of Ajue Land and all others kabiyesi, Loja and Baale in the Federal constituency. I am most grateful my Royal Majesties.
My appreciation will remain incomplete without mentioning some notable and committed party Leaders that fought and won the battle for me and the entire Federal constituency, such as his Excellency Governor Rotimi Akeredolu the Generalisimo in the battle and Caring Father. I am also indebted to my Visionary Leader per excellence Hon. Wale Akinterinwa for his unalloyed moral and other supports, Rt Hon Mayowa Akinfolarin who was one of the formal Senatorial aspirant during the primary election but put the hurdles of primary election behind as a party man and vigorously supported me morally and financially. I am also grateful to Dr Pius Osunyinkanmi, Hon Boye Oyewumi another Formal Senatorial Aspirant who also supported me financially, all leaders in Odigbo constituency 1 & 2, all leaders in Ileoluji/Okeigbo constituency that are too numerous to mention.
I cannot forget the two Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of APC in Ileoluji/Okeigbo & Odigbo Local Governments, the 21 ward Chairmen and other party executives in the two Local Governments for my enthronement.
The good people of our Federal Constituency, you have played your roles and part, it is left for me not only to play my part but to reciprocate your good gesture and provide a robust representation that will take our constituency to the next level by God grace.
I have come to you for your votes and you have sent me unconditionally out of many that are equally qualified. what a rare privilege you gave me!
This is the first time my Jerusalem Okeigbo will be representing the Federal constituency, I therefore know and understand the task ahead of me, I believe in God that started it will surely complete it very well.
Let me specially recognized and appreciate other Candidates from other political parties for the spirit of sportsmanship they have displayed during and after the election, most especially my two brothers Dr. Felder Adeoye Olatunji and Hon. Akinwande Rotimi. You have all done well and the victory is for all of us, please let us do it together. We are stronger together, it is going to be team work.
Dear Constituents, to whom much is given, I am therefore quite aware that much is expected from me. It is based on this that l solicit for your prayers for God to see me through in this journey.
Once again, l thank you very sincerely from the bottom of my heart. May almighty God bless you all for being the pillar of my fence always.
Hon.Festus Ayodele Adefiranye MHR Elect Ileoluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency.
For and on behalf of the foremost Youth Wing of our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), the APC Youth League, Southwest Zonal Coordinate, I, Hon. OlúMuyiwa Oyewale hereby congratulates our first ever National Leader and now President-Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Distinguished Senator, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Jagaban of Nigeria, and the Vice President-Elect, Senator Kashim Shettima.
We salute your undying courage, perseverance and determination in ensuring a well deserved and long awaited victory.
Competition is good for our nascent progressing democracy, hence, the people’s decision as reflected across the country, in the twists and turns as showed in the pattern of the declared results, it is also a call for more resilience, tenacity and pragmatic approach to governance in the next few months to the handing over.
This is the first time, that a committed-trained progressive is taking over the reigns of government in our dear country.
We again, specially appreciate our Northern ally and committed brothers, who against all odds threats and entreaties, stood on the side of justice, equity and morality, to ensuring they deliver to their best limits.
We also thank all our devoted soldiers in the South, who are more determined to seeing you through to the Villa in our lifetime.
However, we are calling on all and sundries, Party leaders and committed faithfuls, to put aside all hates, sentiments and put their hands on deck, for a more united Party and a prosperous Nation, including fellow contestants, either OBIdients or ATIKUlated to let’s BATfied to building a Nation that we will all be proud of.
We hereby implore you, Your Excellency, to continue to be a unifier as you are in politics and now in governance, in ensuring round pegs are put in the round holes, across party lines. Most especially, the ever dynamic youths, who have been yearning for true reflection and rewards for all our years of toiling and hoping to becoming a strong force and a co-partner in the Nation building.
Kindly accept our highest regards.
Yours in the service to our fatherland,
Hon. OlúMuyiwa Oyewale
SouthWest Zonal Coordinator,
APC Youth League
Cheif Olusegun Obasanjo’s False Alarm Over BEVAS and Cancellation of 2023 Presidential Election, A Steer To Implode Anarchy In Nigeria.
Gentle Men of the Press and All Protocols Duly Recognized.
The apex leadership of all Yoruba indigenous groups: Yoruba Council Worldwide (Igbimo Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye) is extremely concerned to caution Chief Olusegun Obasanjo over his unfounded accusations and false Alarm raised against INEC officials in the build up to the compilation of the various State’s tabulated, witnessed and sealed 2023 Presidential results, in view of his selfish, egocentric and deliberate attempt to viciously scuttle the ongoing smooth electoral process through his tainted partisan efforts to create a false impression against the use of the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System to have been compromised, and that result of election being announced are fraudulent without No evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt of his evil premeditated conviction to clandestiny and maliciously cause monumental havoc.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo being a former President of Nigeria under whose watch as President midwifed an election plagued with duress, mass killings and unprecedented electoral malpractices, whereas he propounded the “do or die” ideology into our electoral system.
His undemocratic stance on many fronts has further reduced his level of opinion to a mere beer parlor argument without no substance to hold and bind the nation together as a true Democrat and Respected elderstateman.
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is under intensed frustration and desperation to foist his endorsed political son; Peter Obi of the Labour Party on all Nigerians without due respect to our franchise will, having sacrificed our efforts to vote for our choices on the 25th February, 2023.
We respect everyone’s choices without any iota of intimidation and violence, in as much as we respect the ibos and other ethnic regions, hence we expect equal reciprocity, consequently we wouldn’t want Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to drive his personal vendetta agenda under ethnic wedged venom of hatred and divide and rule syndrome to cause ethnic conflict that will inevitably nosedive into civil unrest as earlier postulated by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in his letter dated 27th February, 2023.
We are peaceful people in Yoruba Land and most accommodating race, hence we implore President Muhammadu Buhari alongside all Nigerians to ignore Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s illmotivated predictions, while standing with INEC to salvage and safeguard the ongoing process to conclusion and fruition predicated on free, fair and credible elections, because any attempt to allow any unilateral cancellation by the Chairman of INEC as proposed by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and co-accomplices is a recipe for anarchy and full implosion that will take many years to repair.
For it is only the Election Tribunal Court that can address many of the issues raised on the uploading of the results from the Polling units to the INEC Portals if truly those allegations raised are true, but for necessity and exigency of the preceding circumstances INEC needed to apply all lawful means to keep the process unimpeded despite the huge negativity caused by disgruntled politicians and desperate citizens whose intention are laced with ethnic bigotry rather than building one and a new Nigeria.
Vote counting and tallying processes were carried out in a transparent, simple and professional manner, in the presence of party agents, observers, and security agents in the daytime in some polling units and with lamps in others, where voting was delayed due to human logistical problems.
Based on Testimony from the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray commended INEC rather than chastised the Commission.
The Ecowas Chief Observer urged INEC to increase the frequency of communication on developments regarding the electoral process(on uploading result to the portal, but it is most important to first diligently collate results at the RAC centers before LGA the to the State Levels before onward transmission to the final National Collation Center in Abuja) to the general public to discourage misinformation through social media.
Hence, all Presidential candidates are hereby mandated to continuously maintain their peace accord demands in line with the National Peace Committee’s noble vision, objectives and mandates, for no one’s blood is worth the election.
We call on all law enforcement agency to be on red alert to immediately arrest anyone instigating nor inciting violence either by utterance or deeds.
We hereby reiterate our confidence in INEC to continue the result computation process in line the dictates of the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and whoever wins must be declared immediately and given certificate of return.
God bless Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Signed:
Aare Oba Oladotun Hassan, Esq. President, Yoruba Council Worldwide (Igbimo Apapo Yoruba Lagbaye).
28th February, 2023.
Ologun, has urged youths of the All Progressives Congress(APC) to forgive shortcomings of their ward and unit leaders and work for the victory of party and its presidential candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu.
Ologun, who spoke at a one day summit organised by the APC Youth League, said the party expected nothing but victory at the polls.
Ologun said the youths deserved to be angry but should not forget that their grievances were because the APC is in power.
He reminded that the APC’s mandate was to win the election as well as retained power.
The Commissioner cautioned that efforts of opposition political parties
must not be taken for a ride.
His words: “Instead, the APC must leave no stone unturned so as to achieve overwhelming victory in the polls.
“We must constantly educate the electorates that Tinubu as president possesses the wand of brilliant governance that will usher Nigeria into her golden era. Education must be given to the electorates also on how to thumbprint the APC box and avoid vold votes. Education and Sensitization is key to winning.
“It is pertinent to be able to anticipate what opposition parties might want to do, and consequently deploy available party arsenals to tackling and turning such null, void, and of no effect.
“For the APC to deliver on its mandate, the teaming youths and various student bodies must be prioritized and adequately mobilised. In Nigeria of today, the youths and students alone take almost 70% of the entire voting population. So, for the APC to do well and achieve its winning mandate in the coming election, it needs the youths and students.”
Comrade Lawal Tosin, the State Coordinator of the Apex youth wing of the rulling All Progressives Congress, APC in Ondo State, APC Youth League, Ondo State Coordinate, (APCYL,ODSC) said the youth body of the party unveiled this youth summit program as we are passionately advocating that all party stakeholders including the youth leaders across the 18 local government, the 203 wards, down to the 3, 933 units to come together and work in harmony for the progress of the party and the good people of Ondo State.
The Ondo APC youths would deliver all candidates of the party, he added.
APCYL!!! Mobilizing For Progressives Change.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, on Thurday flagged off its campaign in Ijebu North Constituency I of Ogun State, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Comrade Adebamiro Babajide, the NNPP Senatorial Youth Leader who officially kicked off the campaign for candidates of the party in the constituencies, said the party was prepared to swing a surprise in the state.
Babajide, who spoke on the podium, said the official opening of the campaign for party’s candidates was to ensure that all candidates of the party were adequately supported.
According to him, all the party’s candidates in Ogun East and Ogun State as a whole, haven monitored the pattern of voting in the area, are ready to mobilise electorate to win all the legislative seats in the area at both national and state elections.
“We are presenting candidates that the people of Ijebu Igbo and Ogun East area know very well. They are tested and trusted, and they are better than all candidates of other parties. This gives us an edge above all other parties within the constituencies.
“We are giving all our candidates maximum support in terms of materials, mobilisation, financial and others, and we are sure of winning,” Comrd. Babajide said.
He urged the electorate to try NNPP in 2023 and vote for the party for better representation and dividends of democracy.
The dignitaries that was present at the party flag-off includes; Hon. Zaid Lai Ọlanrewaju, the NNPP House of Representatives candidate for Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside, Hon. Adebamiro Olukunle Nelson, NNPP’s House of Assembly candidate for Ijebu North I, Hon. Olubukola Mojisola, the HOA candidate representing Ifelodun Constituency II, Hon. Omolara Johnson, HOA Candidate of Ijebu East LG, Ogbere, Hon. Funso Jide Adekunle, HOA candidate, Ijebu Ode, NNPP woman leader of Ijebu North and other party Executives.
Speaking, Hon. Zaid Lai Ọlanrewaju, the NNPP House of Representatives candidate for Ijebu North, Ijebu East and Ogun Waterside, expressed confidence in winning the election, saying it was the antecedents of the Presidential Candidate of the party, Alhaji Kwankwaso, in the North he’s building on as well as being a candidate that emanated from the grassroot.
Mr Ọlanrewaju said he had studied the politics of the area in the last few years saying: “being a product of the people, I am sure of winning this election.”
According to him, if given the mandate to represent the people of the area, he will not disappoint their trust and confidence in him.
“If elected, I will sponsor bills that will make positive impact on the people of my constituency. Also, he said he has highlighted his manifestos in English language and in few days time, he will be releasing the Yoruba version of the manifestoes for everyone to digest, because he would want his vision to be clearly spelt out, so the Constituents can take him for his words. I will not fail the people of this Federal Constituency.
“The mandate will be for them and not for me. I promise to live for them, especially the poor masses here,” he said.
Mr Ọlanrewaju promised to carry out oversight functions with all honesty to ensure that public funds were properly and adequately used for the purpose for which they were budgeted, to reduce corruption.
Hon. Olubukola Mojisola, the House of Assembly candidate representing Ifelodun Constituency II of Ijebu North said that, as an advocate of public office holders using public institutions like schools and hospitals instead of going abroad, efforts would be made to revamp public schools and healthcare through relevant legislations.
“I believe public office holders should send their children to public schools and public hospital. I can assure you that within four years, I believe those Institutions like school, hospital will be in better shape.
“If voted for, I will make sure that the public schools are working, I will make sure public hospitals are working. These are my priorities.
“I believe I have the capacity to sponsor bills that will influence these and bring positive changes into the lives of the people.
“I believe as a woman that I will be in a better position to attract constituency projects and investment into the community better than what we are currently having,” she said.
The candidate, who however, noted that though NNPP was a new party in the area, said the party would win because of credible candidates it fielded.
On his part, Hon. Adebamiro Olukunle Nelson, NNPP’s House of Assembly candidate for Ijebu North I, said the party was confident of winning because all candidates were products of people’s choices.
According to him, the intention of all the NNPP candidates is to change the leadership style and the narrative in governance in the area.
“We want to ensure good representation, that is our vision for stepping out to contest. For so long here, what we have had is that some people are chosen by a privileged few to go and represent the people”, Hon. Nelson said.
Hon. Nelson pointed out that their agenda as candidates was anchored on three main pillars- massive empowerment for youths, women and the aged.
“We also want to influence and bring about infrastructural development including roads, drainages, water for our people, and lastly we want to put into the environment, a critical example of what we want to see in other places to happen.
McAnelka through NEIGHBORHOODMIC reports that the event was attended by loyalists of the NNPP and some non indigenes, especially the Arewa group.
The Arewa members from Oke-Sopin and other areas in Ijebu Igbo, who attended the event assured the candidates of their support during the forthcoming elections.
Speaking through one of their leaders in Hausa Language and was translated to McANELKA in English Language, the Arewa group said the candidates, as long as they aligned with Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the NNPP presidential candidate, would have their votes.
“`~Olumide Adebayo (McAnelka)
Neighborhoodmic“`
Following the Visit of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun to Gabriel Michael the victim of a stray bullet during the protest on the cash scarcity in Abeokuta on Tuesday, the Chairman of the Nigerian Youth Congress Comrade Seyifunmi Afolabi commend the Governor of Ogun State for taking time to visit the victim at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta on Wednesday.
Comrade Afolabi in a statement issued out on Wednesday evening said “the governor has always been the peoples governor and not only that a lover of youth so I don’t expect anything less from him even for him to be able to suspend his campaign at this period and still need to visit the victim at the Hospital is a great one.”
The NYC Chairman also call for calmness among the youths of Ogun State. He said truly looking at the situation of the country it can be frustrating but yet we still needs to calm down because if we want to approach issues the way we are feeling we might destroy many things. Comrade Afolabi then calls on all stakeholders in the youth Constituency in Ogun State to let the tension in Ogun State to come down knowing fully well that our dear state is known as a Peace and Lovely State.
In concluding Comrade Afolabi then calls on the Federal Government, State Government, CBN and all other stakeholders to please find a lasting solution to the current situation of the country so that the people can have peace and be able to go back to there normal daily life he added.
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday urged citizens to give him seven days to resolve the cash crunch that has become a problem across the country from the policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria to change high value Naira notes with new ones.
Speaking to the Progressive Governors Forum who came to the Presidential Villa to seek solutions to the cash crunch which they said was threatening the good records of the administration in transforming the economy.
President Buhari said the currency re-design will give a boost to the economy and provide long-term benefits while expressing doubts about the commitment of banks in particular to the success of the policy. “Some banks are inefficient and only concerned about themselves”, said the President, “even if a year is added, problems associated with selfishness and greed won’t go away.”
He said he had seen television reports about cash shortages and hardship to local businesses and ordinary people and gave assurances that the balance of seven of the 10-day extension will be used to crackdown on whatever stood in the way of successful implementation.
“I will revert to the CBN and the Minting Company. There will be a decision one way or the other in the remaining seven days of the 10-day extension,” the President assured.
The Governors told the President that, while they agreed that his decision on the renewal of currency was good and they are fully in support, its execution had been botched and their constituents were becoming increasingly upset.
They told the President that, as leaders of the government and party in their different states, they were becoming anxious about a slump in the economy and the series of elections that are coming. They requested the President to use his powers to direct the concurrent flourish of the new and old notes till the end of the year.
The President said when he considered giving the approval to the policy, he demanded an undertaking from the CBN that no new notes will be printed in a foreign country and they in turn gave him assurances that there was enough capacity, manpower and equipment to print the currency for local needs. He said he needed to go back to find out what was actually happening.
President Buhari told the Governors that, being closer to the people, he had heard their cries and will act in a way that there will be a solution.
GARBA SHEHU
Senior Special Assistant to the President
Media and Publicity
February 3, 2023
The Labour Party Candidate for Ogun East Senatorial District, Wale Kuku stormed Ijebu North Candidates Political Manifestos venue in grand-style where his supporters kept on shouting Dodondawa!!! Kuku justified his preparedness for the red chamber of National Assembly based on his acquisition of competence, character and capacity.
Wale Kuku made this disclosure while addressing a teeming supporters and residence of Ijebu North Local Government at a Town Hall gathering tagged “IJEBU NORTH CANDIDATES POLITICAL MANIFESTOS” that was organized by the Ijebu Igbo Youths Development Association and Powered by National Youths Council of Nigeria.
The Ijebu Ode-born renowned politician stressed that his possession of 3C of Competence, Character and Capacity are prerequisites necessitating his ambition into red chamber of National Assembly.
The LP candidate maintained that, he understands Competence for the legislative task as a quality needed in a candidate for efficiency of service delivery if elected.
He stressed that the main tasks of a law maker are technical and procedural assignments which require mastery and total understanding of engagement. He also used the avenue to roll out the numerous activities that he’s been carrying out and would continue with through his organization called NEW GENERATION TECH.
“New Generation is basically to teach and empower Youths on Wealth Creation. How to become a Digital Technology Expert in months through Social Media Marketing, How to build Websites with WordPress, Mobile App developer, software testing among others”
Also, he talked about his AgroTech program where acres of land are acquired with already grown crops and would be apportioned to youths across the Ogun East Senatorial district as a form of Empowerment. “I don’t give youths fish, but I rather teach youths how to catch fish and provide for their family”, he added.
Adding that, character and capacity are also unavoidable qualities, which are to be found in a leader, politician and most especially, law makers.
Kuku noted that, his youthful and energetic disposition to what the concept of legislation means, will no doubt trigger his notable performances if elected. He enjoined constituents across Ijebu North local governments and the whole of Ogun East Senatorial District to come and attend the next meeting Labour Party will be holding in order to be part of these listed empowerments and also to queue behind in order to attain victory at the poll.
He pledged to fulfill every promise made during the electioneering campaign with attraction of developmental projects and programmes to all the nooks and crannies of the senatorial district.
A question was thrown at him by an anonymous audience through the moderator of the event, where he was asked If his programs are strictly for Labour Party supporters or for all and his response was that every of the programs of New Generation Tech. are designed for every constituents regardless of the political party they belong; ” New Generation is to build the future of our Youths, either you are from party A or B”.
LPD Media Team
27th January, 2023.
HE, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola
Ìrágbìjí,
State of Òsun.
Your Excellency,
CONGRATULATIONS!
For and on behalf of the entire SouthWest APC Youth League family, we congratulate and salute your dexterity as an Ọmọlúàbí, to painstakingly seek redress for injustice and stand to defend the democratic principles and norms.
Our victory at the 2022 Ọ̀ṣun gubernatorial tribunal court today, is a pointer to your doggedness and ruggedity.
We hereby thank Allah, for keeping you, Her Excellency, Kafayat Oyetola and the family strong and energetic to stand all through the way to this point.
We are also hopeful, that, more than ever before, the Party under your leadership will record this year’s Presidential and other National Assembly elections in our dear State.
Ìlérí Olúwa kò ní ṣe aláìṣẹ, Amin.
Yours in progressive service,
Muyi Oyewale
Southwest Zonal Coordinator,
APC Youth League.
I call on the youths to reflect their grievances by trooping out in large numbers and vote youth family admirers.
The future of Nigeria is at stake of the economic instability which means inflation and scarcity of goods and services will dominate and the best we can do as a people is to hire those with experiences especially in economics.
Ending the economic instability is a race we must win. And that rise on every Nigerian shoulder.
We are facing the gravest levels of geopolitical division and mistrust in our generations.
So if we can secure a President who believes in Restructuring and committed to restore cooperation to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights. Let me reassure you that Nigeria will prevail. At this point in time we don’t need a regional or tribe Pilot. We need a President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. A unifier!
Nothing can justify keeping youths out of political power.
Nigerian youths deserve #RightToBeVotedFor.
We must take bold steps now to create inclusive, resilient, quality political theories. When we have 40% or more youth included, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
Nigerians must have the courage to stand up to good for nothing and their policies and stand up for Reformers who have no political party identity when it comes to nation building. These are the Patriots that put Nigeria first. And we must help them get the power they need to get this country working for everyone.
Now is the time for all of us to come together and show the world that we can still build a working security and a country that can work for them – not just the Nigerians. Nigeria needs a strong man for the job. Vote wisely!
PRINCE IDRIS ADESANYA
McANELKA reports that expensive rice and poultry may prevent many families from experiencing a jolly Yuletide.
IT’S Christmas/New year season once again but the bells are not jingling as they should. Sure there was Christmas decorations here and there but the excitement was shallow. Father Christmas made the children happy to some extent, gave presents their parents had paid for but which they thought were for free.
Only the parents could tell how much financial leverage they need to make their homes joyful for the New year celebration. Unfortunately prices of foodstuffs and poultry which are traditional season specialties are hitting the rooftop and out of reach of many. This made Prince Ademola Osofodunrin popularly known as ALLOWED to reach out to over a thousand residents of Ijebu North Local Government, Ogun State to distribute some relieve packages.
It was in the News on the 29th of December where the convener of Allowed Political Movement (APM), Prince Ademola Osofodunrin, popularly known as ALLOWED was spotted distributing relieve packages to the residents of Ijebu North Local government, Ogun State. Again, on the 30th of Dec, the same gesture was reciprocated to all members of Allowed Political Movement (APM), supporters and other party members as a yearly act, observed during the yearly celebrations.
The former Chairmanship Aspirant of the All Progressive Congress in Ijebu North LG, again observed the rice sharing and Chicken act, this time making it larger than in any other year having noted how tasking Year 2022 has been as a result of covid 19 where Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole is just surviving from.
Addressing the crowd at his Oru Ijebu resident, Allowed who spoke in Yoruba language admonished his supporters to remain resolute in their support for Prince Dapo Abiodun and every other aspirants that contested under the platform of APC, ranging from the presidential candidate to the House of Assembly candidates and to work more in mobilizing the grassroot, noting that their efforts so far can only be fruitful when APC Candidates emerges.
“APC is our party and the only assignment we have right now is for us to rally round our candidates from the Federal to our Constituencies”,_ he also noted that there is no time for division in the party as grudges that emanated from any angle at this sensitive time would only frustrate the efforts of individuals. “We need to be United as our party symbolizes (bunch of broom), and United, we can make things happen for our principals”.
The meeting which hosted representative from the 11 wards in Ijebu North has in attendance all the Ward Chairmen, Women Leaders, Youth leaders and other Party executives.
“`~Olumide Adebayo (McAnelka)“`
The Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Hon. Ademola Adegoroye hosted the Leadership of the APC Youth League, Ondo State Coordinate.
The leadership of the APC Youth League, Ondo State appreciated the Hon. Minister for the kind gesture.
The Minister remain the first to host several Party Leaders and all the Support Groups in Ondo State. He gave the Ondo State APC Youth League Cash and Bags of Rice for the Xmas Celebration.
The League appreciated the Minister and pray for more elevation.
Comr. Lawal Tosin who spoke on behalf of the League appreciated the Hon. Minister for hosting the League and used the opportunity to also appreciate Comr. Blessing A. Akinlosotu for always standing affirmatively with the league, more grace and strength, he added.
The Hon. Minister who responded appreciated the support of the Youth in Ondo and promised to work closely with the Youth for the development of the Party from the Grassroots. He affirmed that he will continue to support the Youth of Ondo State.
We had a great interaction on Youth engagement, empowerment and development through his office.
What we’ve witnessed today is a whole of Leadership approach
Unanimously, the Leadership of APC Youth League appreciated the Minister for giving them a face of recognition and pray that the Almighty God above all shall continue to strengthen him.
APCYL!!! Mobilizing For Progressives Change.
Comr. Busari Hussein
Asst. General Secretary
APC Youth League
Ondo State Coordinate
E-Signed;
Comr. Lawal Tosin
Ondo State Coordinator
APC Youth League
Also APC Youth Leader,
Akure North
LP Senatorial Candidate visits Ijebu North LGA, gets blessings from Indigens and non-indigens
By: Olumide Adebayo (McAnelka)
The Labour Party (LP) Ogun East Senatorial Candidate, Hon. Wale Kuku has visited the Ijebu North Local Government Area LP party Executive and members to strategize ahead of the 2023 general election.
The Senatorial Candidate was accompanied on the visit by the Labour Party Ogun State Deputy Chairman, Mr. Kazeem Banjoko, the party acting woman leader in the state, Yeye-Oge Elizabeth among other state executives of the party as well as some House of Assembly candidates which includes Omoba Busayo Dehinsilu from Ifelodun Constituency ii, Hon. Deda Rasheed Abiodun from Ijebu North East, President of non-indigen forum and host of others were received by large members of the party Faithfuls.
Receiving the LP Senatorial Candidate at the party office beside Abusi Edumare in Ijebu Igbo, the acting woman leader, Madam Elizabeth, popularly known as Yeye-Oge advise the party faithfuls to be positive and continue with their grassroot mobilization and not to get distracted by the ongoing activities that is delaying candidates name to appear on the INEC list. Hon. Deda in his own speech also assured the party loyalists to keep up with the good work and assured them that Justice is about to be served following his convictions after the last court hearing, that Ogun state Labour Party candidates names would soon be publicized on the INEC portal.
The Ogun state LP deputy Chairman, Mr. Banjoko who introduced Hon. Wale Kuku described him as a man of impeccable character who has been in the struggle of liberation and restructuring for a while and his willingness to sacrifice his wealth of wisdom to Take Back Nigeria from the old politicians.
Responding, the Senatorial Candidate, Kuku while thanking Ijebu North Labour party members for the warm reception given to him, promised Ijebu North LP members and the general public that he will work towards restoring the hope of an average Nigerian. He stressed further that he has a whole lot of plans for the good people of Ogun East senatorial district in the area of Security, Health, Infrastructure, Vocational Trainings, series of empowerments for Artisans, supporting the rural farmers, introduction of ICT among the constituents as well as working with all and sundry in making sure Ogun East is at the Frontline in Ogun state. “All these plans are already on ground and we are running a test on it as people are benefiting from it already. We only need the Senatorial seat to extend our tentacle to make it cut across everyone”.
The President of the non-indigens in Ijebu Igbo, while thanking Wale Kuku and other party executives for the visit also identify with his people and spoke to them in their native language (Igbo).
NEIGHBORHOODMIC gathered that he appeal to his people to make sure they get their PVC ready ahead of the 2023 general election and vote LP from the Federal to the local level. He also promised that he’ll be readily available to welcome Wale Kuku with his people when next he’s willing to visit again and by then, they’ll be giving him their blessings with full commitment to be part of the winning team.
Omoba Busayo Dehinsilu while speaking with Neighborhoodmic urged both young and old from Ogun East senatorial district not to relent but to continue to campaign and canvass for votes, assuring them that he’s willing to work with Wale Kuku after studying his manifestos closely and see that they share a lot in common. _”I will play my own part as a family in Labour Party and Community with my supporters in making sure Democracy take its cause in the forthcoming general election”, he said.
HON. AKINFOLARIN ADVANCES COMMITMENT FOR ADEQUATE SECURITY, ORGANIZES SUMMIT FOR TRADITIONAL RULERS.
…canvases for responsive security architecture in Federal Constituency
Federal Lawmaker representing Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin, has on Monday furthered his commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and properties of his constituency member by organizing a security summit for Traditional Rulers, Religion Leaders and Security Agencies in the Federal Constituency.
Describing the development, Hon. Akinfolarin said the summit was necessitated by need to tackle increasing security challenges experienced globally and being part of his quest to improve security response in various communities with Ile-oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency.
He also explained the important need to ensure synergy between the security agencies and the traditional rulers to achieve the security need of the people.
“The primary purpose of government is to ensure the welfare of the citizens and security of lives and properties is paramount to welfarism.
“In the face of global security challenges trend in recent time, it becomes important for us to safeguard our people and this is why we are her today as major security stakeholders. We can not dispute the fact that our traditional rulers and religion leaders seated here have more proximity with the people, as such, the need to create strong synergy with the security agencies if we must succeed in this huge and indispensable responsibility.
He added that, “in practical sense, as traditional rulers and religion leaders we depend your huge role to play in advocating for harmony and peace in your various communities”.
He also disclosed that his led representation is partnering with the Federal Cooperative College in Ibadan to the security architecture of Ile-oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo federal constituency.
In special attendance at the summit was the Executive Governor Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, represented by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Orimisan Aiyedaitiwa. In his address, he stated that effective security has been prioritized by the Akeredolu led administration.
He also stated that the Southwest Security Network, also known as known Amotekun, championed by Governor Akeredolu and has been in full operation in Ondo State since inception has made tremendous progress in curbing the high rates of insecurity in the State.
He also commended Hon. Akinfolarin for coming up with the initiative which he described as well timed.
“This Summit is a right step taken in a right direction and I do not doubt that it will positive change and improvement to security in this Ile-oluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency and Ondo State at large.
“On behalf Mr. Governor, I commend this profound initiative led by Hon. Mayowa Akinfolarin. This is a true reflection of quality representation”.
Aiyedaitiwa also commended Governor Akeredolu himself for his decisive efforts which has proven instrumental in changing the development of the State positively in all ramifications.
He disclosed that the Federal Government last week reported that Ondo State has the lowest poverty level in the country with 27 percent.
He added that the Akeredolu led administration will remain committed to the good of the people across the various all spheres in the State.
Also present at the event were, Oba Rufus Olugboyega Akinrinmade, Orunja Of Odigbo Kingdom; HRM Oba Aderemi Adelola,The Ajobu Of Araromi Obu Kingdom among many other top government functionaries, including personnel of Amotekun, Civil Defence and Religious Leaders.
At the closure of the summit, the Federal Corperative College, Ibadan, Oyo State issued a certificate to all the participants.
YCYW OGUN STATE COUNCIL AWARDS FAAJI 106.5FM RADIO STATION AS THE MOST OUTSTANDING YORUBA RADIO STATION WORLDWIDE
Omo Yoruba nimi Omo Kaaro o jiire.
Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide YCYW, Ogun state Council, being the umbrella body of all Yoruba Youths Organization worldwide with His imperial Majesty Oba Babatunde Ogunwusi ojaja 11 Ooni of ife ,Aroel Oodua as our Grand Royal Patron, under the Visionary Leader Aare Barr Oladotun Hassan Esq,(YCYW National President),and AsojuOdo Omoluabi Sunday Adebowale Chairman YCYW Ogun state Council hereby today 1st of December 2022 being the occasion day of FAAJI FM @10 years anniversary.
This is in recognition of your organization unflinching support , Commitment and unprecedented contributions towards the Sustainability and promotion of Yoruba Cultures ,norms, values and traditions over a decades ago which can not be overemphasized.
Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide YCYW
Ogun state Council Executives after due consultations have decided and pleased to present award to Faaji 106.FM Alagbado Lagos state Nigeria, as the MOST OUTSTANDING YORUBA RADIO STATION 🌎🌎 WORLDWIDE
It could be recalled that Leadership of Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide YCYW during World Omoluabi Day celebration 1st May 2021 at the Palace of His imperial Majesty Oba Babatunde Ogunwusi ojaja 11 Ooni of ife our Royal Grand Patron awarded Dr Ambrose Olutayo Somide as AARE BAAROYIN Yoruba Lagbaiye in fulfilment of his unprecedented contributions and unflinching support to Yoruba social- Cultural heritage.
The award which was presented by AsojuOdo Omoluabi Sunday Adebowale, Chairman YCYW Ogun state Council and other Executives vis.Hon Oluwafemi Onandeko Odunewu, Omoluabi Sunday Bankole, Comr Yusuf Wasiu Olamilekan (Oko momi), Omoluabi Olamilekan Raheem, Omoluabi Omitoke Ifabunmi, Among others to Aare BAAROYIN Ambrose Olutayo Somide (MD Radio Services Daar Communication) who received the awards on behalf of the Management and staff of FAAJI 106.5FM.
We are using this medium to congratulate FAAJI FM and entire members on this auspecious occasion of their 10years anniversary.
Aseyi samodun lase Eledumare.
E signed.
AsojuOdo Sunday Adebowale
Chairman YCYW Ogun state Council.
Asiwaju Saheed Olalekan
Secretary, YCYW,
Ogun State Council.
Comr Yusuf Wasiu Olamilekan
(Oko Momi)
Director Of Media and Publicity
INAUGURATION ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE GOVERNOR OF OSUN STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR ADEMOLA JACKSON NURUDEEN ADELEKE ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 27TH, 2022
Protocol,
1. Today, I stand on the podium of history with a sacred pledge to God and the good people of Osun State that my intellect, passion and strength will be devoted to nothing but the welfare, peace and security of our people.
2. As I accept the mantle of leadership entrusted upon me by the people of our dear State, I am conscious of the enormous challenges and responsibilities ahead of me and will beginning from this hour work day and night with deep sense of purpose to be a servant to you all.
3. Our gathering here to witness the materialisation of a new era is not an accident of history. We are all programmed by the Almighty God to be what we have been, what we are and what we will be in future.
4. Let me use this occasion to salute the founding fathers of our dear state, all the past administrators and Governors of Osun state as well as everyone who has contributed one way or the other to the growth, stability and progress of our state in the last 31 years.
5. I equally salute our fallen heroes both at the national and state level for the great sacrifice they have made to have a country and a state to call our own.
6. I am well aware of the fact that my responsibility as the Governor and Chief Security Officer of Osun State entails meeting the legitimate expectations of our people. Therefore, I promise that those expectations of the workers, traders, artisans, farmers, business owners, students, pensioners, traditional and religious leaders and indeed all residents of Osun State will be met by the grace of God and the cooperation of everyone.
7. Under my watch as the Governor of Osun State, I will boldly correct all past injustice, corrupt acts or policies by any previous administration which are against the collective interest of our people.
8. Let me state here that from the education, health, mining Sector, agriculture, road infrastructure and supply of portable water, let it be known to all that it is no longer going to be business as usual. And I repeat, it is no longer business as usual.
9. Our administration will demonstrate a high sense of urgency, transparency, justice and innovation to tackle and solve the problems of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and poor infrastructure.
10. Your Governor will be a people’s Governor. I will be accessible, responsive, consultative and proactive in handling small and big matters of State Governance.
11. I know that as a product of the collective will of you my people, there is a heavy weight of history on my shoulders and I accept the urgency of your expectations, the depth of your aspirations and your conviction in me to build a better State.
DEVELOPMENT AGENDA FOR OSUN STATE
12. Ladies and Gentlemen, you will recall that our party, the Peoples Democratic Party campaigned on a five point agenda namely:
a. Welfare of workers and pensioners;
b. Boosting the state’s economy
c. Home-grown infrastructure policy;
d. People-focused policy on education, affordable Health Care, Security and Social Welfare;
e. Agro-Based Industrialization for Wealth and Job Creation.
13. While a detailed programme of action will soon be unveiled on each of these 5-point agenda, let me quickly give you some insights into our policy direction.
EDUCATION
14. It is disheartening to see our State at the bottom of the national educational ratings especially in public primary and Secondary schools examinations. My administration will launch reform with direct focus on improvement of learning environment and outcome. Our target is to reverse the poor performance of students in public examinations within the next few years.
15. To achieve this target, we will prioritise in-service training and welfare of teachers, enhancement of school environment, entrenchment of discipline in the school system as well as involvement of the Parents-Teachers Association in our school administration system.
16. Our administration will soon convene an emergency Education Conference to articulate our blueprint on the restoration of the state’s education glory.
AGRO-INDUSTRIAL
17. We regard as critical the need to boost wealth creation, job opportunities and food security through innovative agricultural reforms covering all the agricultural value chains.
18. Aside the introduction of modern agricultural practices, we will shift attention to agriculture for export to take advantage of global markets.
19. While we target agriculture export earnings, we will establish modern farmers’ markets where producers and off takers can transact businesses.
TOURISM
20. In our desire to diversify Osun economy, my administration will target the tourism sector to boost our GDP and create new jobs.
21. Osun State is the historical capital of the Yoruba people and it is my intention to develop a strong business model to transform this rich historical heritage into huge tourism. We will encourage and partner with the traditional institutions, business organisations and foreign partners to develop the culture and tourism industry which includes our beautiful waterfalls, the Osun Osogbo World Heritage site and many cultural festivals across the state.
WOMEN AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
22. Women and youths are important segments in our development programme. I had earlier set up a youth advisory council which has produced an impressive blueprint for youth development in Osun State. I plan to ensure speedy implementation of their recommendations. More importantly, let me assure our women that our administration will be gender – sensitive in all appointments.
HEALTH
23. The health sector in Osun State is in need of urgent attention. Our government will give premium attention to improvement of the Primary Health care services. We will improve the working conditions of health workers and expand the coverage of our health insurance scheme. We plan to establish a standard diagnostic centre using the Public Private Partnership model and adopt measures that will retain medical practitioners in Osun state.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ICT
24. Our administration will collaborate with Development partners to address problems of environmental pollution and Climate Change. We will equally promote digital literacy, tech innovations and create opportunities for our teeming youths in the ICT sector.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORMS
25. In line with our campaign manifesto, our government will ensure local government autonomy in line with the provisions of the Nigeria constitution.
26. We will restore the lost glory of our local governments in order to make them more responsive to the needs of the people at the grassroots.
27. All policies that are not favourable to the growth of effective local government administration will be reviewed in accordance with the law.
28. No form of illegality will be allowed to stand and all acts of impunity committed by the immediate past administration on local government administration will be reversed following due process.
THE PUBLIC SERVICE
29. My administration will restore the integrity of the civil service which has been bastardised through favouritism and political considerations.
30. We will give the civil service a better orientation with a view to restoring its professionalism. In doing this, we will be fair and firm as we act only in pursuance of public interest.
31. Let me therefore announce an immediate return to status quo of all fresh appointments, placements and other major decisions taken by the immediate past administration with effect from the 17th of July, 2022.
32. I wish to assure all labour unions in the state of our administration’s willingness to protect workers interest and promote their welfare at all times. We will be a labour friendly government.
SECURITY
33. We will embark on a security sector reform that will target crime prevention, detection, neighbourhood policing and better synergy among security agencies. The Amotekun Corps will be strengthened while our administration will ensure operational linkage between local hunters and the Amotekun Corps. A “Know Your Neighbour” security initiative will be implemented. By the grace of God, very soon, Osun will return to its old nature of being a haven of peace.
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
34. My Good People of Osun, since you elected me as your Governor on the 16th of July 2022, which the INEC announced on July 17th 2022, the former Governor, Alh Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola maliciously started putting road blocks to make things difficult and almost impossible for the new administration to serve you.
35. Mass employment were carried out without budgetary provisions for salary payments for the new employees; even when the state was struggling to pay salaries and deliver other services. Various hurried and criminally backdated Contracts were awarded and again without budgetary provisions.
36. Appointments of several Obas were hurriedly done without following due process, just to mention a few.
37. All efforts to get the Governor set up a Transition Committee and submit hand-over notes in line with best practices proved abortive.
38. It is therefore my desire to ask for your patience and understanding to give my administration a few weeks to review and sort out all the actions and malicious confusions which the immediate past administration has created since July 17th 2022. Those actions were indeed vindictive measures against the people of Osun State for voting them out of office.
39. Consequently, I hereby issue the following directives which will be backed up with appropriate Executive orders:
a. Immediate freezing of all government accounts in banks and other financial institutions
b. Immediate establishment of a panel to carry out an inventory and recover all government assets
c. An immediate establishment of a panel to review all appointments and major decisions of the immediate past administration taken after the 17th July, 2022
d. An immediate reversal to the constitutionally recognised name of our state, Osun State. All government insignia, correspondences and signages should henceforth reflect Osun state rather than State of Osun which is unknown to the Nigerian constitution.
APRRECIATION
40. As I conclude this address, let me express my appreciation to the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR for allowing a conducive atmosphere for a peaceful, free and fair election in Osun state.
41. I thank the national leadership of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party under the able leadership of our Chairman, His Excellency Sen. Iyorchia Ayu and his National Working Committee for their immeasurable support.
42. I also thank our presidential candidate, His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON, Vice presidential candidate His Excellency Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, all PDP state Governors, the Minority caucuses of the Senate, House of Representatives and Osun State House of Assembly and other party stakeholders who stood by Osun state to reclaim our mandate which was stolen four years ago.
43. Let me also thank the state chapter of the PDP under the able leadership of Dr. Adekunle Akindele, the immediate past leadership under Hon. Sunday Bisi and all party leaders in the 30 local government areas and Ife East area office. I thank you for your steadfastness, loyalty and commitment to the ideals which the Peoples Democratic Party represents.
44. My deep sense of appreciation goes to my immediate family members beginning with my elder brother Dr, Adedeji Adeleke, my immediate elder sister Yeye Modupe Adeleke-Sanni, my wives Titi and Ngozi, my children, nephews and nieces especially David Adedeji Adeleke A.K.A. Davido for their love, support and sacrifice towards ensuring that we got this far. May your sacrifices never be in vain. I assure you that the selfless services of our late father Sen. Raji Ayoola Adeleke, our mother Prophetess Esther Adeleke and our late scion of the Adeleke family, the first Governor of Osun state, His Excellency Alhaji Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke will always guide my actions as I serve the good people of Osun state.
45. I must not end this address without appreciating the Nigerian judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their uprightness, neutrality, professionalism and courage in protecting our democracy without fear or favour.
46. I commend our security agencies for providing a peaceful and conducive atmosphere before, during and after the electoral process.
47. Finally, I extend my thanks to party men and women, friends, associates, supporters across party lines, the Media and the courageous Osun voters who have stood resolutely to give and defend this mandate. I am most sincerely grateful.
CONCLUSION
48. Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a grand vision of a new Osun state. But I cannot do it alone. I therefore seek the support and cooperation of everyone to make this happen.
49. I hereby extend a strong hand of fellowship to the other arms of governments, the Legislature and the Judiciary. As a former lawmaker and a graduate of Criminal Justice, I appreciate the importance of collaboration among the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary.
50. I call on all political parties to unite in the best interest of the state. Election is over. Now is the time for governance. We are open to fresh ideas in line with our manifesto.
51. For the purpose of emphasis, I will be a Governor for all Osun people regardless of differences in language, faith, political affiliation or any other considerations.
52. Welcome to a new Osun State, The State of The Living Spring.
53. Thank you and God bless you all
FAREWELL ADDRESS BY OSUN GOVERNOR, MR. ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA, ON COMPLETION OF HIS FIRST TERM ON NOVEMBER 27, 2022
My Dear Good People of Osun,
As I step aside today following the conclusion of the four-year tenure you freely gave me, I thank God and I thank you for your support, cooperation and prayers over the years.
I recall how the journey began four years ago; how by your belief in me and your conviction in the plans and programmes of our Party, you exercised your right to vote for me.
Motivated by God’s promise, my conviction, we promised that we would serve you with steady heart and hands. We promised that we would hit the ground running once we assume office. We gave our words that we would put you first and run a people-centred government. We pledged to uphold the best ideals befitting of an Omoluabi.
As we draw the curtain on this first tenure, We are convinced that we neither reneged on our promises nor disappointed you. We kept faith with you and maintained fidelity with our electoral promises. It was our wish to continue to serve you but we are constrained by the outcome of the July 16 Governorship election which we are already challenging in court.
As a law-abiding citizen and government, we are stepping aside to allow the law take its course.
However, we look forward to continue to serve you in no distant future. We have absolute trust in God that we shall be back soon, as we have implicit trust and confidence in the judiciary to do justice in the case before it.
We are confident that this period of temporary political eclipse shall pass. The sun shall shine again, brighter and warmer and the sustainable development and participatory governance that we enthroned, which have been applauded by local and international organisations, shall be restored and put on a surer and better footing.
There can be no substitute to people-oriented and development savvy governance in a democracy. The tap roots of the unprecedented good governance, inclusive and participatory governance that we introduced, which delivered massive equitable projects and programmes are too strong to be uprooted.
My Dear Good People of Osun, I cannot thank you enough for not only supporting us throughout our tenure but for also standing by us even after the outcome of the July 16 election. Your goodwill encouraged us to continue with all our projects till the last day.
Let me reiterate here that in this first tenure, we were able to take care of the fears and evil of fiscal indiscipline and lack of implementation, which hamper projects and services in the nation’s public service. This can be seen in the myriad of people-centred and masses-focused projects we delivered for the use of the people of the State in this first term.
We proved that infrastructure and economic development are doable in a depressed economy and that stagnated development in a struggling economy is a product of intellectual laziness, dearth of creativity, shortage of innovation and lack of political will.
The laudable and people-centred projects we were able to deliver include the feeding of 30,000 vulnerable persons in Osun on a monthly basis through the Osun Food Support Scheme and financial support for the aged and widows; opening up of the Mining sector that attracted big investors to the state; reforming of the educational sector, including the recruitment of 2, 500 teachers; review of the single school uniform regime among others in line with the demand of the people; renovation of school buildings, distribution of educational materials to our pupils, provision of free education and free meals to them as well as training and re-training of our teachers to provide quality education for our children to enhance their performance as leaders of tomorrow.
In order to increase access to quality and equitable education at all levels with a view to empowering Osun citizens to realise their full potential, we upgraded the existing Osun State College of Education, Ilesa to a full-fledged University of Ilesa, with a world-class funding strategies that would not exert unnecessary pressure on the finances of the State; fixing of the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro and equipping same with state-of-the-art equipment, where we constructed120-bed ward and 30 units of Doctor’s Quarters; rehabilitation of the Ejigbo and Ifetedo General Hospitals; we also instituted the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) to deliver affordable healthcare to our workers while offering free health services to the vulnerable under the scheme; revitalization of 332 Primary Health Centres -one per ward across the State.
We constructed, reconstructed and rehabilitated rural and township roads to open up our rural areas, help our farmers to transport their produce to the market and generally bring equitable development to our State. Apart from the Olaiya Flyover, which is an architectural masterpiece, a paragon of aesthetics and a socioeconomic signature on the economic transformation captured by the Development Agenda we exchanged for the mandate of our people, other major roads that were touched by our administration are: Ada-Igbajo road, Osogbo-Kelebe-Iragbiji road, and Akindeko-Awosuru link road via Adejumo Street with Oremeji spur, Akinlade Street, Adewale Street with loop to WAEC road all in Osogbo; Army Barack (Ede)-Ara-Ejigbo township road, Moro-Yakoyo-Ipetumodu-Asipa-Ife/Ibadan Expressway Junction Road and Ereja Roundabout-Ereguru-Isaare-Oke Oye-Sabo (Irojo)-Ilesa/Akure Expressway Junction.
Others are: Lawyer Atanda Road, Iwo; Ila-Arandun-Kwara Boundary Road; Nike Gallery – Ido – Osun Township airport with palace spur; Ikirun – Eko-Ende Road; the access road to Fountain University, Osogbo; Osogbo (Lameco)-Okinni-Ilobu – Ifon Osun Market with Spur to Olobu’s Palace; Osogbo/Ilobu-Akari-Erin Osun Roundabout on Osun LCDA Junction; Post Office-Ayetoro – Jamodo – Ifon Palace – Janta Ifon Osun; Isale-Asa-Oke Aree road, Iree, as well as Ikire township roads among other interventions. There are however a few other roads that are still on-going, while some are nearing completion. Among these roads are: Ife Township Roads; Inisa Road and Osogbo-Iwo Road among others. We did all these because fixing our State’s infrastructure deficit is a critical item on our Development Agenda. This is because no economy can truly succeed without adequate infrastructure to make life easy for residents and businesses.
We also restored the lost glory of our civil service and ensured that workers’ salaries are not only promptly paid but continued to pay minimum wage despite the devastating effect of COVID-19 pandemic. We stood tall among comity of states in the fight against COVID-19.
We also resolutely defended and prioritised the welfare of workers and pensioners. For this first term, we expended over N50 billion to cater for our senior citizens to settle their pensions and gratuities. We remitted the contributory pension as and when due, and we were at the same time reducing the backlog we inherited from the previous administration. By and large, we were able to stabilise the economy of the State under our leadership.
We never toyed with the security of our people as we cooperated with other States in South-West to set up Amotekun to support the conventional security agencies in order to further secure our State.
We also launched the Osun Youth Policy Document to take care of the present and future of our younger generation, just as we injected over N2billion into the economy through the Osun Microcredit Agency to empower our market men and women.
From a little above 10billion in 2018, we have been able to grow the State IGR N20billion, just as our performance in the World Bank’s States’ Fiscal Transparency, Accountability, and Sustainability (SFTAS) has continued to earn us accolades and financial benefits.
In 2018 before we came into office, Osun was placed 32nd on the fiscal sustainability index, finishing just ahead of Taraba, Plateau, Adamawa, and Kogi states.
However, by the latest ranking in 2021, we have climbed to the 19th place on the index, as we are now ranked 13th out of 36 states of the federation.
As we end our first term, rest assured that Osun is more stable economically than we met it, in 2018 and it remained the most peaceful state in the country under our leadership.
For four years, we did not take any bank loan facility. But we benefited from the N3billion monthly intervention from the federal Government to all the States for six months to cushion the effect of deductions of budget support facility and salary bailout accessed by the previous administration, just as we have paid N97 billion from the total debt we inherited in 2018.
We are leaving behind cash of over N14 billion. In addition to the N14 billion cash, another N8 billion is being expected between December and January from our performance in SFTAS and the IGR. Also, another Seventy-Two million Dollars will come to the State soon from RAMP 3, NG-CARES, Nigeria for Women Project and Ease of Doing Business. These are earned, based on performance. And we have indeed performed to earn them. It was part of the same performance that earned us the award of Best Governor on Efficiency of Public Expenditure and TOP Performer on Domestic Revenue Mobilisation by the World Bank’s States’ Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability, SFTAS, recently.
We have gone this length to let you know that Osun under our leadership was sustainable. It was done through fiscal discipline and personal sacrifices.
On behalf of our team, I appeal to you all to continue to be law abiding and to work assiduously to build the Osun of our dream. Together, we shall continue to mend the broken walls of our dear State and restore her glory for our collective good and that of posterity.
Thank you all and may God continue to bless Osun.
Adegboyega Oyetola
Osun Governor.
November 26, 2022
DERIN has over the years proven unquantifiably that he is a man of integrity. He makes promises and keeps to them.
Let’s not forget also that men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. We all know that is the case today with the level of leadership ineptitude witnessed by our nation over the years, unfortunately by the same set of Kleptocrats who plundered our common wealth. But the good news is, he will change the narrative, he will restore the integrity of the people of Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency when he emerges.
Records are there to prove his unequaled and unbeatable achievements in terms of human capital development.
Note that progress occurs when courageous, intelligent and skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.
“DERIN” is courageous, skillful, intelligent, energetic and progressive minded. He will represent us well.
HON PRINCE ABIODUN DERIN ADESIDA knows the way, he goes the way, and he shows the way.
Let’s join our hands together, support him and VOTE for him come 2023 general elections.
VOTE APC
Hon. Prince Abiodun Derin ADESIDA*
As Member House Of Representatives, Akure North/Akure South.
DERIN MEDIA TEAM (DMT)
The Labour Party (LP) House of Assembly Hopeful in Ifelodun Constituency of Ijebu North Local Government, Ogun State Honorable ‘Busayo Dehinsilu (Omoba) on Wednesday led a group of his supporters known as “God’s Will Movement” to welcome the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi and his running mate, Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State.
NEIGHBORHOODMIC reports that all supporters and fans of Obi in their thousands converged at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan for the political rally with long convoys. The massive crowd gathered in and outside the stadium as they hoisted various banners and chatted various solidarity songs to seek support for Obi and other LP candidates in the 2023 general elections.
Leading the God’s Will group, Omoba said that the rally was to awaken the consciousness of Nigerian youths on the need to be involved in decision-making processes for good governance. _“This rally talks about good governance and active citizenship. Young people are partial to be blamed for the challenges in the country because we youths have been a little bit docile and felt unconcerned”.
“Like I keep saying whenever I go out to talk to my people at the grassroot, we cannot leave politics to the politicians alone, it is not possible. But I am glad that at least in this present dispensation, we are seeing young people’s consciousness reawakening and I’m always ready to lead by example, hence, the reason for my interest in running the Assembly race in my Constituency.
“For me personally, it is about good governance because whoever wins, if young people are still not committed to holding them (political class) accountable, will go to the old ways. So, I am impressed with the turnout regardless of the Political games that is limiting Ogun LP candidatures.
“Of course, I am sympathetic toward Obi-Datti, but coming out today with my team is about good governance and active citizenship. The future belongs to young people and we are ready to take charge,” Omoba said.
Also at the Ibadan rally, Pa Ayo Adebanjo was seen on the podium endorsing Peter Obi. The leader of the Yoruba socio-political organization endorsed the LP presidential candidate. Pa Adebanjo who briefly addressed the crowd in Yoruba language said, Nigerians should shun tribalism and not allow that to influence their vote in the 2023 Election.
“To those saying this one is Igbo, that one is Yoruba, the talk of president in Nigeria is not a talk of the Igbo or Yoruba but the talk of entire Nigeria,” he said.
Omo ria of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Kolawole OLOGEDE solicits for supports and team work of his constituents towards the actualization of their set goals which is to better the lives of AKURE NORTH people through a sound representation.
The House of Assembly Candidate, Akure North constituency under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), come 2023 general election, Hon Kolawole Ologede stated while addressing his media team in a meeting on Saturday in Akure, Ondo State capital.
OLOGEDE expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will jointly sing a victory song in the 2023 general election.
He observed that grassroots development is key to state and national development, stressing he poised to facilitate infrastructural development of his constituency via quality representation, if elected.
“I am presenting myself to echo the voice of my people in Akure North Constituency, we must change the story, we must change the narrative to make a difference, if we are going to do that, it’s going to be one step at a time, and we must use a platform to show the people that things can be a lot better when the right people are elected into public office”.
Vote APC
TINUBU/SHETTIMA for President, 2023
Adeniyi ADEGBONMIRE (SAN) for Senate, Ondo Central
Prince Abiodun Derin ADESIDA As Member House of Representatives, Akure North/Akure South federal constituency.
Kolawole OLOGEDE As Member House Of Assembly, Akure North Constituency.
I urge the good people of Akure North to please give me their votes and they will never regret they did, he added.
OLOGEDE MEDIA TEAM (OMT)
The forthcoming general election is a date with destiny and it promises to give electorates, in a large part, to determine their collective fate within our democratic setting. This behooves the fact that whatever decision held in the fast approaching election shall be in large extent responsible for the situation of governance and representation in another four years.
Obviously, this is the anticipation across the federation, not leaving Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency out of the equation. Especially considering the trends of representation in Akure North/Akure South, one would agree that, since our general desire is to be duly represented in state’s affairs and enjoy dividends of democracy, we must be very cognizance of who we entrust with our mandate come 2023 to further champion our great cause.
Making thorough assessment of his antecedent, it is easier to reach a firm conclusion that Hon. Prince Abiodun Adesida is the embodiment of opportunities the people of Akure North/Akure South must behold and never miss. This is a man whose commitment to the growth of Akure transcends politics because he has equally contributed hugely to same within his private life.
Undoubtedly, the rich experiences of Hon. Abiodun, as well as his influence nationally and Internationally will pave way for tremendous development in Akure and for its people.
For our collective aspirations and dreams for a great Akure to be fulfilled, there is no a better time than now for us to put forward a force that will lead us to opportunities and walk us through by utilizing them effectively for the benefits of all. Hon. Prince Abiodun Adesida is the force. He is the opportunity we must behold.
Canvass…. Support…. Vote for HON. PRINCE ABIODUN DERIN As Member House of Representatives, comes 2023 General election.
DERIN MEDIA TEAM (DMT)
Residents and Party faithfuls trooped out in their hundreds as the Governor’s Liaison Officer, Hon. Adewale Oluwaseun Adesina Unveiled and inaugurated coordinators as well as giving empowerment to residents in the five(5) wards of Ifelodun constituency II, Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, to kickstart a “Door to Door campaign” for the re-election of Prince Dapo Abiodun (MFR).
The gathering which was organised in collaboration with FeelingCool Grassroot Foundation (FGF), attracted sons and daughters of the communities, the Local Government Chairman, Hon. Bolaji Odusanya, the House of Representatives Candidate of Ijebu North, East and Ogun Waterside, Engr. J.F Adegbesan, The S.A to the Governor, Hon. Bayo Adekoya, Prince Ademola Osofodunrin, Prince Segun Kaka, All the Ward Chairmen, Women Leaders, Youth Leaders and other top Executives of the party from in and out of the constituency.
Hon. Adewale in his speech admolish every sons and daughters of Ifelodun Constituency II to go all out and preach the gospel of Prince Dapo Abiodun. The speech which reads in part; “The DA BEYOND 2023 Door2Door will go all out and embark on a door-to-door Grassroot Campaign for the Re-election of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun as Governor of Ogun State and to canvass votes for all APC Candidates in the 2023 general election and also propagate and promote the achievements of APC GOVERNMENT led by Prince Dapo Abiodun in Ifelodun Constituency and Ijebu North and Ogun State at large”.
In his (Adewale) words, he also noted that this initiative is the only gesture we as constituents can do to appreciate Prince Dapo Abiodun for all that he has done for us in Ago Iwoye, Oru, Awa, Ilaporu, Mamu and its environs and charged the newly appointed coordinators to take the assignment as a duty and promised to always keep up to date with the logistics needed for the execution of the job.
The Ijebu North Chairman, Hon. Bolaji Odusanya while addressing the crowd showed his happiness about the initiative and described it as the first of its kind from any appointee in Ogun State. “I believe this will go a long way in canvassing Electorates for our great party (APC) in the forthcoming election, because real politics are indeed played from the grassroot”.
Addressing the townsmen and supporters, Engr. J.F Adegbesan in his remark prayed for Hon. Adewale which he sees as a “Golden Son” and pride of Ijebu North for always coming up with new and great innovations as 2023 election is fast approaching. He said; “I encourage everyone of us to make sure we get our PVC ready and vote for the party candidates starting from the Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the senatorial candidate, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, myself, Engr. Joseph Adegbesan to Represent us in the lower chamber and Prince Segun Kaka as a member House of Assembly”.
Prince Osofodunrin (ALLOWED) while speaking with our correspondence expressed his confidence in Adesina and noted that the gathering is not a campaign but a form of awarenesses to show solidarity among the APC family. “We’re not campaigning yet, but just creating awareness and making a move towards sensitising the people that we’re for our mentor, brother and leader, Prince Dapo Abiodun”.
“People are now having a feeling of hope and light at the end of the tunnel as DA kept on bringing youths into the cabinet. Youths are now feeling that someone who feel what they feel and stay where they stay will return back to Oke’mosan and retain the pilot seat.”
The Member House Of Representatives Candidate, Akure North/Akure South under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Prince Abiodun Derin ADESIDA has promised to deliver quality representation for his constituents, if given a chance to represent Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, come 2023.
Prince Derin; in a statement through his media team, said he understands the constituency, knows their fears, their apprehensions, expectations and what people are going through at the moment and is in a position to deliver exactly what they want.
There is no house within this constituency that does not have issues of unemployment, poverty, poor health care and fears about what living requires. Affirming on my experiences living in this constituency, I’ll make sure to use the position to address those issues and fears by putting things in place to take care of our people and give them hope for a better tomorrow and promise to live up in accordance with our party manifesto.
“When you empower women, you empower the nation while investment in youths will translate to nation building”, he added.
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Nigerian youth commend CBN Governor over redesign of Naira, affirm support for E-Naira.
The Nigerian Youth under the aegis of the Nigerian Youth Congress has commended the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele for the initiative to redesign the top three denominations of the Naira notes which are 200, 500 and 1, 000 naira notes, respectively and the E-Naira initiative.
The President of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Blessing Akinlosotu, who was recently appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR as a Member and Youth Representative in the National Climate Change Council made this know in Lagos at a Financial Innovation and Policy Forum organized by Young Financial Experts on Thursday, 17th November 2022 in Lagos.
Akinlosotu believes that these two policies by the leadership of the Nigerian Apex Bank are laudable and deserves total support from all well-meaning Nigerians.
Speaking on its significance to the National Politics, Akinlosotu added that the policy addresses the yearning for free and fair 2023 General Elections.
He further stated that it would immeasurably go a long way in curbing Vote Trading. “The redesigning of Naira notes wouldn’t only stop Vote Trading, but would equally help in restoring political sanity and thereby birthing leaders with mandates of the electorate, by extension.”
While also applauding the EFCC and ICPC, he charged them to spotlight their intelligence on illicit funds, pointing out that though the perpetrators of these illegal acts are diverse in structures and operations, yet can’t escape the long arm of the Law, must face punishments, when caught.
Earlier, expressing his delight in the fight against corruption, he said, the EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, is making the Nigerian Youth proud with his leadership style and resilient efforts in sustaining tempo in the fight against corruption. “I urge him to keep it up”, he concluded.
It’s less than 100 days to the 2023 general elections, and the major focus of majority of the populace is centered on who replaces the outgoing president Muhammadu Buhari.
Going by the recent socio-political cum economic realities of our nation, if we must truthfully and objectively agree with the true state of our nation, then we would without shreds of sentiments agree that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, is the right candidate to steer the affairs of the nation come 2023.
Asides the fact that Tinubu has raised various prominent individuals who have in the last two decades become the poster boy of progressiveness, it can be objectively said that Tinubu is more than just a name, he is an institution, a brand which is characterized by democratic elements, his trajectory into the state of the nation has seen him become an indefatigable individual who have always supported and pursued proper governance and quality representation.
His achievements while serving as a governor in Lagos State was instrumental to helping Lagos attained the admirable position which it has attained today.
If there’s anything that can be largely said of him, he understands governance and politics, he understands the needs of the people and how they can be viably addressed. He is no politician with no tangible achievements, around him are inexhaustible lists of achievements of the Jagaban of Borgu.
A master strategist, he has horned his personality as a key figure who knows how to bring the best of our persons and institutions.
There is no better time than now for all Nigerians to come together to elect for itself an experienced candidate, one basked with the brilliance of harnessing our huge human resources to building a nation we all can be proud of.
His manifesto which was released few weeks ago, showed the readiness of a presidential candidate who is committed to the job he is vying for.
He has built for himself a name across the Niger, his person is one which is also generally accepted by all and Sundry and if we must make this highly needed change come 2022, it’s high time we elect a man who is capable, who has proven his mettle and who have solidified his place as a true progressives .
Hon.Mayowa Akinfolarin
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