Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde Appoints Oluwatomiwa Omolewa as New Park Management System Chairman

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has finally announced the appointment of Mr Oluwatomiwa Omolewa as new Chairman for Park Management System (PMS) in the state, in replace of Mr Mukaila Lamidi A.k.a Auxiliary.

Governor Seyi Makinde announced the appointment on Sunday through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sulaimon Olanrewaju.

He has however, announced the appointment of Omolewa who had earlier served as Secretary of the PMS.

The governor also named Alhaji Kasali Ajisafe Lawal as the secretary of the PMS.

He said that the appointment was part of the reorganization of the PMS embarked upon by the state government.

“Oyo State Government has announced Alhaji Oluwatomiwa Omolewa, former Park Management System (PMS) Secretary, as the new Chairman.
Alhaji Kasali Ajisafe Lawal is to serve as the secretary”.

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The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Saki (TOPS) Rector, Dr Sikiru Adetona's Message of Congratulations to Gov. Seyi Makinde on His Re-election

The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Saki (TOPS) Rector, Dr Sikiru Adetona Ajibola Congratulates the Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde on his re-election for a well deserved second term as the Governor of Oyo State.

According to Dr Sikiru Adetona Ajibola in his statement described Governor Seyi Makinde as the Man with the Midas’s touch and heart of gold and that his Midas touch in the field of education is unrivaled in the history of Oyo State.

In his word, says;

“Your determination in ensuring the best for Oyo State in the field of education produced me as the current Rector of The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Saki (TOPS).

While expressing my profound appreciation for the opportunity given me to be part of your dream in the area of education at tertiary level in Oyo State, I congratulate you and the people of Oyo State on your re-election as the State Governor.

I joined your numerous admirers and well-wishers in wishing you a glorious second term with good health for you and your household”.

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Sacks His Cabinet!

Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde has dissolved the State Executive Council meeting.

The dissolution was announced during the weekly Council meeting at the Executive Council Chamber, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan on Tuesday, June 29.

This development was also confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa. He promised to give full details of the affected political appointees.

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Ondo PDP Suspends Former Chairman and Four Others After Visit to Fayose

Five members of Ondo state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have been suspended for alleged anti-party activities.

Members of the party who were suspended are former state chairman of the party in Ondo State, Ebenezer Alabi; former lawmaker, Rasheed Elegbeleye; former Publicity Secretary, Ayo Fadaka; Oyedele Ibini, and Lad Ojomo.

The suspended persons are said to be part of a delegation that paid a visit to former Ekiti Governor, Ayo Fayose, to solicit support for a chieftain of the party, Eddy Olafeso, who aspires to become the Zonal Vice Chairman of the party in the South-west.

The party’s spokesman, Kennedy Peretei who stressed that their suspension was in line with Section 58 (1)(a)(b)(f) and (h) of the Party Constitution (2017 as Amended), also denounced the visit to Mr Fayose amid the division in the party along the support lines of Mr Fayose and the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.

The statement read;

“By this decision, they are expected to stop parading themselves as members of the party. All organs of the party are to take note in this regard.

They stand suspended until the outcome of the report of the State Disciplinary Committee.”

The State Working Committee also dissolved the State Elders Committee. The statement added;

“In accordance with the provisions of our constitution (2017 as Amended), another State Elders Committee will be constituted in due course.

We also want to put it on record that, the State Executive Committee of the PDP in Ondo State did not send any delegation to anywhere to represent the Party.

Whoever lays claim to such is an impostor and does not represent the opinions of our teaming supporters in the State.”

However reacting to the suspension, Fadaka allaged that it ”was part of the dirty politics to keep him away from clinching the position during the congress”.

He told Premium Times;

“Fayose is supporting us but governor Makinde is not, so they decided to suspend me indefinitely so that I cannot be elected.

I did not do anything. I am not a person who will be involved in anti-party activities, it is just to keep me from being elected.

No reason other than a blanket tag of anti-party activities have been established by them as the basis for this step.”

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Rejected Social Media Bill

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has declared absolute nonparticipation in the impending Social Media Bill passed Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Governor made this declaration following a false media claim that the Southwest leaders are hands-on on the bill at regulating social media usage.

According to Seyi Makinde, there is no need for the social media bill since an already cyber unit exists in combatting social media-related offenses.

According to him on Twitter, he wrote;

“I also clarified the misrepresentation of the position of the Southwest leaders on the so-called social media bill. Contrary to media reports, our position remains that since we already have an extensive Cybercrime Act, 2015 we don’t need any other bills to regulate social media”.

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Seyi Makinde Flags-off 360 Housing Units At Ajoda Estate In Ibadan

 

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Wednesday Flagged-off the construction of 360 Housing Scheme at Ajoda New Town Estate, Egbeda, Ibadan which is estimated to cost about N2.5b through Public Private Partnership with the State Government providing 13 hectares of land for the project.

Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony, Governor Makinde said this initiative is the fulfilment of one of his campaign promises.

He added that the need for affordable housing scheme in the capital city is evident with statistics showing that the population of the city has been growing at over 2% since 2018. His words:

Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, at the Flag-Off of the Construction of Three Hundred and Sixty (360) Housing Units Jointly Sponsored by the Oyo State Government and Remax Realtors Limited on Wednesday, September 23, 2020

He said: “This morning, we flagged off the construction of 360 housing units at the Ajoda New Town Estate, Egbeda LGA. This is in keeping with our manifesto promise to “facilitate private sector driven housing delivery through variants of public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives.”

“This project which is a PPP initiative with Remax Realtors Ltd, will cost N2.5 Billion. The Oyo State Government through the Oyo State Housing Corporation is providing thirteen (13) hectares of land for the scheme, while the developer will solely finance the entire project.”

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Seyi Makinde Assures Investigation into Alleged Assault on a Woman & Her Baby by SARS Official ‘Idowu Sars’

A SARS officer identified as Idowu Sars, reportedly known for his brutal attacks on Oyo residents, has been violating the rights of people.

Recently, a woman and her three-month-old baby were allegedly beaten up by the officer in Ibadan, according to reports on social media.

This was made know by Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary to the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC. Tony Ojukwu tweeted pictures showing the injuries sustained by the woman and her baby as inflicted on them by Idowu SARS.

He tweeted that the act by Idowu “who pulled up a gun and beat up a woman and her 3-month-old baby in Ibadan is disheartening”.

He added that “Immediate action needs to be taken towards justice” and that “the Oyo State government and the Nigerian Police should not allow this to go unpunished.

“This kind of lawlessness costs lives and makes people lose faith in the force”, he said.

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde responded to the demand for justice for the mother and baby. In his response, Seyi Makinde tweeted: “Thank you for reaching out, @TonyOjukwuO. We are already following up on this issue.”

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Gov Seyi Makinde's Administration Benefits Are Not For The Party Alone – Ojebola Matthew Opeoluwa Claims

Special Adviser on Media to Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, Ojebola Matthew Opeoluwa publicly claimed that the administration benefits of the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde are not for the party (PDP) members alone.

Ojebola on a Tv program tagged "Political Match" by Ojoko Online Tv  revealed this while talking about Governor Seyi Makinde's COVID-19 palliative activities, as he claimed that the palliative are not for the party members alone but for each and every citizens of the state.

According to Ojebola in his words while asked about the state government's efforts in reduction of the citizens sufferness from COVID-19, says;

"The effort of the government can be seen in the palliative activities that the government are doing, regardless of the soften of the lockdown, the Governor himself came to Ibarapa zone to launch a palliative activities for people where it was given to 120 poorest of the poor."

Speaking further, Ojebola made it clear that the COVID-19 palliative are not benefited by the ruling party members alone but are randomly distributed to the poor citizens of the state.

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"The most magnanimous and the act of generosity which beats everyone's imagination is when the governor declared that the palliatives are not meant for the PDP party members alone. And as we can all see that was what we did.

Imagine a palliative activities done by a government of the state where there was no PDP logo, no umbrella, no scarf, no broom etc. So, this is to show that everybody is an indigen of Oyo State."

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Two Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Have Escaped From The Oyo State Isolation Center – Gov. Seyi Makinde Revealed

The Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has disclosed that Two confirmed COVID-19 cases have escaped from the Oyo state Isolation center. He revealed this while giving an update on the fight against the novel virus on his Twitter handle.

Governor Makinde says the state had 33 confirmed cases prior to when the two confirmed cases absconded.

He said;

”Of the 33 active cases being managed by the state, two have absconded, possibly to their permanent places of residence. This brings the number of active cases in Oyo State to 31.”

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SAD! NBA Ibadan Chapter Eulogises Late Akinjide, Mourns With Family, Loved Ones

The Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch, has eulogised Chief Richard Osuolale Abimbola Akinjide and expressed heartfelt condolences to his Akinjide’s families and loved ones.

Akinjide, the former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation and legal icon died at the age of 88 in his Ibadan, Oyo State, home.

In a transition statement signed by Oluwole Akintayo, the NBA chairman (Ibadan) and Akeem Okelola, branch secretary, the bar association expressed saddened over the death of Chief R. O. A. Akinjide SAN and the attendant loss of the opportunity to continue to drink from his deep well of wisdom and experience, the Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch. The branch said it believes this is also a time to. 

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"celebrate the life and times of our illustrious and highly revered Patron.

Our condolences go to His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde
FNSE; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Olasupo Adetunji,
Aje Ogungunniso I; and the Yoruba Council of Elders on the departure of an illustrious son of
Ibadan. Oyo State and Yorubaland,” the statement reads in part.

Full statement below:

STATEMENT ON THE TRANSITION OF OUR REVERED PATRON, CHIEF RICHARD OSUOLALE ABIMBOLA AKINJIDE, SAN, CON, FCI Arb(UK) (4 November 1931-20 April 2020) (HONOURABLE ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION AND MINISTER OF JUSTICE (1979-1983)) FORMER CHAIRMAN, BODY OF BENCHERS (PRESIDENT, NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (1970-1973) CHAIRMAN, NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (1969-1970)

1. The Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch, on behalf of its Patrons, members of
the Executive Committee and the entire members of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan
Branch, issues this statement on the transition of our revered Patron, Chief Richard Osuolale
Abimbola Akinjide SAN, CON in the early hours of Tuesday, 21 April, 2020.

2. While we are saddened by the death of Chief R. O. A. Akinjide SAN and the attendant loss of
the opportunity to continue to drink from his deep well of wisdom and experience, the Nigerian
Bar Association, Ibadan Branch, believes it is also a time to celebrate the life and times of our
illustrious and highly revered Patron. Chief Richard Akinjide was called to the Nigerian Bar in
1956, two years after the Western Nigeria Bar Association (now known as Nigerian Bar
Association, Ibadan Branch) was established. He had earlier been called to the Bar in England
after his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme at the University of London and vocational
training as a lawyer.. He never severed his link with the legal profession in England. Chief
Richard Akinjide always saw Ibadan Bar as his older brother by two years. It is remarkable to
note that Chief Richard Akinjide assumed office as the fourth Chairman of NBA Ibadan Branch
in 1969 after holding very important state offices including that of a cabinet minister. He did not
consider serving in the local Bar demeaning to him after being a Federal Minister.

3. A short reflection on the various positions in which Chief Richard Akinjide SAN served
indicates he has many successors-in-office in the profession and in public offices. We feel elated
to be Baba’s successors in our capacities as members of the Executive Committee of the Nigerian
Bar Association, Ibadan Branch. Baba Akinjide had openly acknowledged that the office of the
Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Ibadan Branch opened up to him many other opportunities
to serve the legal profession in Nigeria. From the office of Chairman, NBA Ibadan Branch, Chief
Richard Akinjide moved to the office of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association where he
served for three years. It was during Chief Akinjide’s presidency that the Constitution of the
NBA was amended to limit the maximum term a person could spend to 2 terms of two years
(each term being for one year then) but he got a third term as the Annual General Meeting
resolved that the restriction on the maximum of two terms would not apply to him since its
decision could not have retrospective effect. Chief Richard Akinjide SAN was in the second set of Senior Advocates of Nigeria sworn in on 12 January 1978. At the time of his transition, Chief
Richard Akinjide SAN was the Chairman, Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN) by
virtue of being the “most senior” Senior Advocate in Nigeria.

4. In 1979, Chief Richard Akinjide SAN became the Honourable Attorney-General and Minister
of Justice under President Shehu Shagari. As Attorney-General of the Federation he appeared in
courts frequently to argue cases on behalf of the Federal Government. He did not seek a second
term in office to enable him devote more attention to an assignment he had undertaken to
perform for the International Law Commission of the United Nations. Whilst he was Hon.
Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Richard Akinjide SAN also had the privilege to serve
served as Chairman, Body of Benchers, a body whose establishment was mooted whilst he was
President of the Nigerian Bar Association.

5. We are grateful to God Almighty who blessed Baba Akinjide with highly successful children:
biological, professional, political and social. We must say some of Baba’s professional children
did not meet him in person but were enamoured and inspired by the dignity, grace, candour,
diligence, assiduousness, calm disposition, friendliness and charisma he brought to the
performance of his tasks, be they assumed, assigned or thrust upon him by Providence. Chief
Richard Akinjide was no doubt a most distinguished advocate, a man of great learning and
erudition and an astute administrator. He also influenced the decisions of many young persons,
many of whom have now attained eminent positions in the legal profession, to pursue careers in
law in general and in advocacy in particular. Thanks be to God.

6. Chief Richard Akinjide joined politics before Nigeria attained political independence. Like
many politicians of that generation, their immediate concern was to fight for Nigeria’s
independence. As a nationalist he joined others to achieve this. He was a Member of the House
of Representatives. He was one of the politicians privileged to hold public offices after
independence. He served as Minister of Education in the First Republic in the Cabinet of Prime
Minister, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, before the Military coup of January, 1966. He
embraced fairness and equity in the discharge of the functions of his office. Chief Richard
Akinjide SAN carried his profession into politics. He did not abandon his profession whilst in
politics. He effectively combined practice of law with politics and this made his transition to life
as a private legal practitioner when he left political offices smooth and seamless.

He deployed his legal skills and knowledge to the advantage of his political party. Chief Richard Akinjide SAN was Shehu Shagari’s counsel in the election petition that followed 1979 presidential election both before the Presidential Election Tribunal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The opinion he gave for the first time in an NTA television late evening programme which he participated in as the results of the votes cast in the presidential election in various states were coming in marked the beginning of the debate on the 2/3 of 19 States, an issue that elicited the pronouncements of both the election tribunal and the Supreme Court of Nigeria. All subsequent exercises to create additional states learned from this experience. Chief Richard Akinjide SAN also appeared for FEDECO in the Oyo State Gubernatorial Election Petition between Chief Bola Ige of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).

7. Chief Richard Akinjide SAN was an issue-based politician that could not be heard to use
unsavoury language to describe his political opponents. If others chose to play low he would
maintain his dignified posture and culture. He played politics without bitterness. At his family
compound in Ile Aperin, when Chief Akinjide stood election for the office of the Governor of
Oyo State on the platform of NPN in 1979, another family member, Alhaji Busari Obisesan, also
a reputable legal practitioner, was the gubernatorial candidate for the Mallam Aminu Kano-led
People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in the same election. Chief Akinjide’s friends, associates and
admirers cut across political divide.

8. Ten years after leaving office as Education Minister, Chief Richard Akinjide SAN accepted to
serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Jos (1976-
1979). In appreciation of his diligent service the university honoured him with an honorary
doctorate degree. At the University of Ibadan, Chief Richard Akinjide SAN was at the inception
of the LLM programme a member of the Faculty. He gratuitously shared knowledge acquired in
his foray into Arbitration, a discipline where he developed himself and which, according to him,
brought him tremendous joy and satisfaction. This afforded the students a unique opportunity to
blend their theoretical knowledge with practice experience. Chief Akinjide SAN did not just
impart knowledge under the auspices of Nigeria’s premier university, he also shared his
resources with the institution by endowing prizes in the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan just
as he had done at the Nigerian Law School and in the University of Jos.

9. There is no doubt that our Patron, Chief Richard Akinjide SAN has left his indelible footprints
in the sands of time. His passage is indeed the end of an era. For many in the legal profession,
Nigeria’s Second Republic has just ended.

10. Chief Richard Akinjide SAN has left many legacies worthy of emulation. As a politician,
Chief Akinjide’s life taught us that politicians can be civil in their speeches; they can speak the
language of royalty. They can also play issue-based politics rather than politics of mud-slinging
that often characterises our political space. He also demonstrated consistency in politics and
fidelity to his political ideology. In effect, the political adventures of an individual need not
swing like a pendulum between the two extreme angles in the crass pursuit of brighter electoral
fortune. As a democrat he took the position that whatever belonged to all should be decided by
all. As a lawyer, he was committed to the Rule of Law and Constitutionalism. As a leader in the
society person, he carefully refrained from the quest for vain glory, public adulation and
publicity for his acts of benevolence.

11. Chief Akinjide SAN displayed a strong sense of community value both to the legal
community Nigeria project and Africa Renaissance being a critical stakeholder in the three. He
engaged in deep and reflective interrogations about the legal profession, the past and future of
Nigeria and the place of Africa in the emerging world economic order. He published numerous
titles on these subjects. Chief was an advocate of continuing legal education and specialisation in
the practice of law. This he did, not merely through words but through his personal example.
However, he counselled that specialisation should come after some years of generalist practice as
there might be need to fall back on one’s generalist knowledge even in the most intractable area
confronting an expert. He advised lawyers to live in the largest room in the world: the room of
improvement and self-development. His eagerness to propel lawyers to embrace technology to  change the landscape of legal practice has challenged the mental complacency of many legal
practitioners and enlarged the group of frontline legal practitioners in Nigeria. He championed the argument for the decentralisation of the Nigerian Law School when there was only one campus.

Today, there are six campuses of the Nigerian Law School spread across the nation’s six geopolitical zones. Time will fail us to discuss some of his radical proposals on legal education in
Nigeria. He reiterated that in addition to hard work and other virtues one must pray for luck,
which we may also describe as Divine Favour, as it plays a prominent part in an individual’s
journey in life towards success.

12. As a professional himself, Chief Akinjide SAN placed confidence in the use of first rate
professionals for every simple task. In preparing a counsel for maritime law practice he did not
hesitate to engage a versatile port official, a professional in the field to put counsel through
practical issues in the industry. Excellence was his watchword. With Baba’s departure, the world
of learning, history, and arts, has lost a rare gem and a great enthusiast.

13. The Patrons, Executive Committee and entire members of the Nigerian Bar Association,
Ibadan Bar commiserate with The Akinjide Family, the Law Firm of Akinjide & Co., (Ibadan
and Lagos), the Mogaji and members of Ile Aperin, the Bishop of Ibadan North & Archbishop of
Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, the Provost and members of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter,
Aremo, Ibadan. We pray for peace and comfort for you all in the mighty Name of Jesus.

14. Our condolences go to His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde
FNSE; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Olasupo Adetunji,
Aje Ogungunniso I; and the Yoruba Council of Elders on the departure of an illustrious son of
Ibadan. Oyo State and Yorubaland.

15. We commiserate with some of Chief Richard Akinjide’s successors in office and the
institutions they represent:
 The Chairman, Body of Benchers, Hon. Dr. Justice. Ibrahim Tanko Mohammad, CFR
 The Hon. Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami SAN
 The Hon Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu
 The President, Nigerian Bar Association, Paul Usoro SAN
 The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, University of Jos.
Adieu our revered Patron, Chief Richard Osuolale Abimbola Akinjide, SAN, CON, FCIArb
(U.K); LL.D (hc).

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COVID-19: Oyo Lawmakers Donates 30 Percent Monthly Income to Civil Servants Salaries

The Oyo State House of Assembly has agreed to a 30 percent deduction in their monthly allocation to Civil servants effective from April, as COVID-19 pandemic hits harder on the Global economy, leading to drastic drop in Oil price, National revenues and Subsequently about 60 percent drop in Federal allocation to States.

According to reports reaching Teelamford, The 30 percent deduction includes both the Lawmakers salaries and other monthly allowances entitled to them as State Honorables.

This sacrifice will be made by Political office holders in the State to ensure that the regular payment of Civil Servants salaries is not affected irrespective of the economic situation.

The agreement was reached when the Governor of the state, Engr Seyi Makinde met with the State's Lawmakers at the Government house, last weekend.

At the meeting, it was learnt that the Governor explained that the Pandemic had resulted in about 60 percent dropped in federal allocation and it is taking tool on the State's economy.

Also, the Chairman of the Oyo State Committee on Information and Media, Honorable Kazeem Olayanju said the Lawmakers agreed to the slash in the interest of the smooth running of the state.
In his words, he said;

"Our income has been slashed by 30 percent as our support towards COVID-19. The governor brought the idea and we agreed that effective this month, there should be the 30 percent deduction.
We were made to understand that the Pandemic had greatly affected the economy of the state and our country Nigeria, as well as the Federal Government has reduced allocation by 60 percent.
This situation could have affected regular payment of the Civil servants salaries in Oyo State but the governor maintained that irrespective of the economy situation of Oyo State, the salary of the civil servants must not be affected.Hence, we agreed that Political office holders should make sacrifice."

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Gov Seyi Makinde Volunteers To Donate Blood For COVID-19 Research

The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has today volunteered to donate his blood for research to find cure to the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to him,  his blood will be studied by experts for the evaluation of post infection protection against the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria.

Makinde who is a survivor of the disease made this known on Wednesday in a tweet via his official twitter account.

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“We have been advocating for local solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oyo State.
So, as a COVID-19 survivor, I volunteered to donate my blood to be studied by our experts researching on the “Evaluation of Post Infection Protection Against SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) in Nigeria”

Recall that the Governor recently advocated for local solutions to the Covid-19 which has killed thousands of people in the world.

Gov Seyi Makinde also said:

“We are looking at local solutions. I know that a lot of people have been calling me all sorts of names on the social media but, from my experience, one thing that I know you have to do to conquer the virus is that you have to boost your immunity. We do have local solutions and, of course, we have to defer to experts’ opinion as part of the home-grown solution to deal with COVID-19.
People may ask if we have been funding the research institutes very well. They may even ask if we are in a position to bring any kind of solution to the world. My answer is yes. Even chewing something like bitter-cola. When the Western world is having flu season, they have flu shots. But here, we have things like catarrh. When we are crossing over from dry season to rainy season, people almost always fall sick. Cold, cough, catarrh, we have ways of dealing with all of these locally.
So, except a solution comes from the Western or Eastern world, I won’t say that we cannot deal with it. I believe we have the capacity. We have the intellect to look at things that work locally and we will keep encouraging that. We have the capacity to also validate some of the results that we are going to be getting.
They did clinical trials for chloroquine and some other medications but these are things we take normally here. So, we are not ruling out local solution to this pandemic.”

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COVID-19: Governor Seyi Makinde Texted Negative of Coronavirus

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has been tested Negative of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

The governor who was tested positive for the COVID-19 some days ago, has himself revealed that he has now been texted Negative.

Makinde revealed the news in a post he made on his Facebook page not long ago while posting his photo, and he tagged it;

"I am deeply moved by your Prayers and Support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received my second Negative test result for COVID-19. I especially thank Prof Temitope Alonge, who acted in my stead as Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force.
I am also grateful to all members of the Task Force for their cooperation during this time. I will be resuming my responsibility as Head of the Task Force from tomorrow."

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COVID-19: First Coronavirus Patient In Oyo State Recovered and Discharged

The Oyo State Government has announced the recovery of the index Covid-19 case in the state. This came moments after the state governor, Seyi Makinde, tested positive to the infection.

The news of Makinde’s positive test came on the heels of the release of the state’s index case from the COVID-19 isolation centre. Taiwo Adisa, the chief press secretary of Mr Makinde, wrote in a press statement issued on Monday evening.

According to reports;
The release of the patient was consequent upon the completion of his treatment at the Agbami Chest Hospital isolation centre, Ibadan. The American returnee had initially tested negative only for the second test to read positive. The index case had been on self-isolation at a private residence in Ibadan until he was transferred to the isolation centre at Agbami, Jericho area of Ibadan on March 23. The index case was released after two consecutive negative tests, the statement added. The statement also quoted the state’s incident manager, Taiwo Ladipo, as saying that the confirmed case spent six days in the isolation centre and had two negative tests.

He is well and very stable and is now back to his house. The infectious disease specialist will be reviewing him for follow up action,” the official reportedly said.

According to official data as at the time of filing this report, Nigeria has a total of 131 COVID-19 cases and two deaths. Of the 131 cases, Oyo has eight.

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Gov Seyi Makinde Imposes 7pm to 6am Curfew, Reduces Public Gathering to 10, Suspends Inter- state Movements to Curb Spread Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has today imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the state following the confirmation of two new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state.

He also suspends all inter-state travel from and into the state while also banning gathering of more than 10 people.

Gov Seyi Makinde in a series of tweet on Friday night made the disclosures while giving an update on the coronavirus situation in the state, adding that 84 Persons of interest have been identified, while contact tracing and collection of samples have commenced.

He also added that the state’s diagnostic center set up in collaboration with the University College Hospital is now ready.

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"The COVID-19 confirmation test for two suspected cases have come back positive. The isolation process has been initiated. 84 Persons of Interest have been identified, and contact tracing and collection of samples have commenced.

The state’s diagnostic centre set up in collaboration with the University College Hospital is now ready. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) certification is still pending but the Director General of NCDC has made a pre-statement about the molecular laboratory in Oyo State.

The index case remains stable and is still under observation in the isolation unit at Agbami Chest Centre, Jericho. The number of confirmed cases in Oyo State is now three.

As a result of this, I have directed that the following additional measures be put in place: a dusk to dawn curfew (7 PM to 6 AM); no gatherings of more than ten people should be held anywhere in Oyo State. From Sunday night, March 29, 2020, all markets will be closed except those selling perishable food items.

Also, inter-state transportation into and out of the state will be suspended except vehicles carrying food items, medical, pharmaceutical and petroleum products. This takes effect from Sunday night, March 29, 2020. All measures will be reviewed on a weekly basis.

As part of our COVID-19 sensitization programme, over 30,000 handbills in English, Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa have been produced for distribution.

We thank NPG Farms and Hatcheries for their donation of 1000 X 100 ml and 100 X 500 ml hand sanitizers to Oyo State. These will be distributed in markets from tomorrow,” Makinde tweeted".

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Eruwa Youth Forum Opposes Alleged Plot Against Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin

The Eruwa Youth Forum has expressed dismay over the alleged report that some politicians in Oyo State tried to implicate Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin in an unreasonable issue in order to remove him.

The National President of the organization, Mr Oladejo Ajibola Muyiwa in a statement issued to newsmen in Eruwa called on all Oyo assembly honorables to support Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin's leadership as he is always working towards building a better working relationship between the Executive and Legislature.

Oladejo also made it clear that the alleged impeachment move against the Oyo Assembly leadership is a plot against Governor Seyi Makinde's administration. It's a plan to disrupt the peace being enjoyed in PDP and in the whole state. 

In his words, he said;

"At a time when the whole world is fighting a common enemy, COVID-19 and Governor Seyi Makinde's administration is doing great to combat the spread, then the unpatriotic ones feel it's a time to play dirty and unnecessary politics. This is shameful as this is a time when all hands should be on deck, this is a time when people's lives should be priotized".

Oladejo said the alleged plotters were hiding under the pretext of an issue that's not related to Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin at all.

According to him;

"Ostensibly, they claim to address what they term urgent state issue that's in no way related to Rt Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, however their real purpose is to unnecessarily create tension in Oyo State House of Assembly".

Source: Eruwa Youth Forum (EYF)

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Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluwaseyi Makinde Signed State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) Into Law as He Also Rocked the Amotekun Uniform (See Photos)

The government of Oyo State under the governor of the State, Engr Oluwaseyi Makinde has today signed the State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) Bill, 2020 into law.

According to the Governor, Engr Oluwaseyi Makinde;

"It's been a long and torturous journey which started as far back as July 2019.

Today, history has been made as Oyo State joins other Southwest States to have the Amotekun law in force.

I stated they the Amotekun Corps is not a replacement for our traditional security agencies. It is to complement the efforts of the Federal Security Agencies who are stretched to the limit as a result of pockets of insecurity all over Nigeria.

I Seized the opportunity to thank put traditional security agencies for the Work they are doing despite budgetary, operational and personnel deficits. And restated that the Amotekun Corps will meet some of these gaps which will help secure Oyo State better."

 

More photos from the program below

Source: Seyi Makinde’s Media

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A Must Read – Com. Oluwafemi Ogunshola Writes Open Letter To Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluwaseyi Makinde

Comrade Oluwafemi Ogunshola has sent out words to the Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluwaseyi Makinde as he expressed his concerns about the situation of the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa (AOPE).

Talking about the situation of the institution, he asked the Governor and the Oyo State Government at large to do something about the problems affecting the Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Eruwa (AOPE) as he pointed out some vital points affecting the institution.

Sending out the message, Com. Oluwafemi Ogunshola also said that he hope that Governor Seyi Makinde will give his letter an utmost attention and consideration.

Read the full Letter below;
"OPEN LETTER TO EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF OYO STATE 

Engr Seyi Makinde 

-Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic Needs Your Swift Actions

2nd March, 2020
Your Excellency Sir,

I had wanted to wait until May 29 to write this letter to you, but my anxiety and joy in reaching you before then is indeed necessary and imperative. I may not write another letter towards the end of the year again, but should there be any need to pen down an open letter I will not hesitate.

It is with great delight that I am writing this letter to you as a good indigene of The Pacesetter who wants a great future for the good people of Oyo State.  

Your Excellency sir,  I am one of those who have continued to admire you for the good works you have been doing in Oyo State in general but I would love to quickly remind you of my Previous letter dated May 27th, 2019 barely 48hours to your swearing-in. I appreciate your swift response then,  it shows your Leadership acumen and capacity. 

Again,  I most humbly and respectfully request to trespass into your already crowded schedules, asking that you kindly grant me audience in my humble attempt to bring to Your Excellency's notice, the state of the present day Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic 

Well,  as a matter of fact and urge,  am not happy with the Present state of things over there,  The Fact this great citadel of learning is in my fatherland,  heaven will not forgive me if I don't draw your attention to STAGNANCY battling AOPE. 

In other not to waste out of your busy schedule,  sir I know the Visitation Panel had submitted their report to you over past months. But what still baffles me is the fact that nothing is yet to be implemented. 

To my own young man Knowledge,  I can summarize the main problems of my alma mater into three Headings: 

1. Leadership crisis 
2. Accreditation delay
3. Non-Availabilty of CBT Facilities

In this letter I would have love to discuss deep about the Leadership crisis but I think the best your government can do is simply to Constitute the Governing council,  afterwards Constitute the Principal officers,  this is very necessary at this crucial time 

Harry S. Truman said and I quote "In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." 

On issue of Accreditation, am fully aware of your effort so far towards actualization of this exercise but yet I will still charge you to put more effort by pressing necessary button to fast track the process. Many would have wandered that what is still the accreditation after various equipment and necessities is already on ground.  On countless occasion I have received various call that "Femi the accreditation you and the  Present Government promised is it audio? It has gotten to the apex that I don't even know what to tell those who believed am on of your core loyalist.  It is on this note I charge you to do the needful. If this is achieved believe me sir the student community and people of Ibarapa will pass their vote of confidence in you in totality. 

Last but not the least,  The issue of non- availability of CBT facilities.  It is a big slap on my face when I realize a whole  Polytechnic of ours can't accommodate UTME candidate but rather risk the lives of our younger ones to go down to either Igboora or Ibadan for their registration.  It's hightime the CBT facilities is updated to standard of other schools. 

While anticipating a responsive action on the above, I hope that you will give this letter your utmost attention and consideration because a stitch in time save nine

God Bless Oyo State.
God Bless Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic 
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From a deeply Concerned  Son of Eruwa, 
Comrade Oluwafemi Ogunshola O. 

Comradefemi11@gmail.com"

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NUT Warns Members Against Collection Of Illegal Fees, Instructed Them to Obey Seyi Makinde’s Free Education Policy

The Oyo State Chapter of The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), has warned its members against the illegal collection of fees in public schools.

This was stated In a statement issued by the state secretary of the union, Mr. N.M Abdulahi, and made available to the Nigerian Tribune on Wednesday.

The union which expressed his concern on the illegal act considered it to be counterproductive to the well-accepted people-oriented educational policy of the state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

He said,

“The state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Oyo wing has been flooded with the public outcry of the high rate of illegal collection of fees in our public schools, a situation which the state leadership of our union considered to be counterproductive to the well-accepted people-oriented educational policy of our amiable governor.”

It further stated that the state leadership of the union under the chairmanship of Prince Samson Adedoyin, would not condone any unprofessional act by such schools.

He maintained that the union will continue to work together with the Oyo State government and other educational agencies in the promotion of good and qualitative education in the state.

“The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) as a critical stakeholder being a professional group will holistically continue to be on the same page with the Oyo state government and her various educational agencies such as ministry of education, TESCOM, SUBEB and others in the promotion of good, and qualitative education in the state so as to speedily regain our eluded educational position as a pace-setting state,” he said.

Adedoyin, however, advised its members to urge and encourage the free education policy of the government for the betterment of the citizens.

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