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  • Register with Oyo govt to access support, Makinde’s wife urges orphanages, disability centres

    Register with Oyo govt to access support, Makinde’s wife urges orphanages, disability centres

    Wife of the Oyo State Governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, has called on owners of Orphanage Homes, Foundations, and Disability Centres across the state to register with the government in order to be identified and benefit from state support when necessary.

    Speaking in Ibadan during the distribution of food items, toiletries, cash, and other gifts to children with special needs, Mrs. Makinde, represented by the lawmaker for Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Comforter Olajide, expressed concern that several such institutions have yet to formalise their registration with the state.

    She emphasised that registration with the Ministry of Women Affairs is essential, as it enables the government to track their locations, understand their operations, and provide timely assistance. “Without registration, it’s difficult for the government to reach out effectively,” she noted.

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    Hon. Olajide commended the governor’s wife for her compassion and continued support for children with special needs, describing her outreach as a source of hope and joy for the beneficiaries.

    Also speaking, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Alhaja Faosat Sani, praised Mrs. Makinde for her generosity, noting that the food and cash donations would ease the burden on caregivers and improve the well-being of the children.

    Among the centres visited were Heart and Soul Nursery/Primary School for Children with Special Needs, Iwo Road; Jesus Kids Home for Special People, Monatan; Life Survival Children’s Home, Akobo Ojurin; Seed of Charity, Olorunda, Akobo; Rehabilitation Centre for the Disabled, Moniya; Jesus Children Mission Outreach, Bodija; and Agbedare Jesus Care Foundation Special, Agbowo Express.

    The beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the support, stating that the items would help alleviate some of their daily challenges. Mrs. Makinde also encouraged well-meaning Nigerians to show love and support to children with special needs.

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  • Renewed Hope Initiative: Makinde’s wife seeks more youths participation in agriculture

    Renewed Hope Initiative: Makinde’s wife seeks more youths participation in agriculture

    …as RHI empowers youths in Oyo

    The wife of Oyo state governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, has called for greater youth participation in agriculture to enhance food production, create employment opportunities, and promote sustainable livelihoods for millions of Nigerians.

    Speaking in Ibadan at the Youth Agricultural Support Program, an empowerment initiative organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) led by Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, Mrs. Makinde lamented the declining interest of young people in the agricultural sector. 

    She attributed this to misconceptions about its viability, despite agriculture being the backbone of Nigeria’s economy.

    As the RHI Coordinator in Oyo State, Mrs. Makinde emphasized that security and rural development depend largely on youth engagement in farming, a field many have yet to explore.

    The empowerment program featured lectures on chili pepper and yam farming, as well as the distribution of farm equipment and cash grants to beneficiaries.

    Represented by the Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, Mrs. Makinde reiterated that the RHI Youth Agricultural Support Program reflects the federal government’s commitment to securing the future of young Nigerians through agriculture.

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    She said: “Although this is an initiative from the Federal Government, but its aligns perfectly with the vision of the Oyo State government towards promoting agricultural development, create employment opportunities and boost economic empowerment.

    “It will encourage young farmers, provide answers to questions and support Agriculture grant. I want to express my gratitude to her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the federal ministry of Agriculture and food security for this initiative. 

    “This viable effort will create opportunities and address challenges in youth employment and food security. 

    She however urged beneficiaries of the empowerment to remember that Agriculture is no longer a tradition of the past, but now encompasses technology driven solution such as precision planning, Agrictech, innovation and value chain development which are platforms for wealth creation. 

    “With the right mindset and education, you can become the next generation of Agricultural leaders starting from today. Let us cultivate hope, sow the seeds of progress and reap a harvest of prosperity together.”

    Some of the beneficiaries of the empowerment lauded effort of both the state and federal government, promising to use the empowerment judiciously.