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  • Oluwo hails Makinde on Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road

    Oluwo hails Makinde on Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road

    • Urges Adeleke, contractor to come to terms

    Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the contractor handling the 55.4- kilometre Osun State section of the road, Lanre Adeleke, to come to terms with each other.

    It will be recalled that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and ex-Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola awarded 91 kilometres Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road in 2022 at the cost of N24billion.

    Oluwo, inspecting Egberi river bridge, Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State yesterday, hailed Makinde for his commitment towards ensuring the project is completed in time.

    He said: “This bridge was not part of the plan, it was culvert that was designed for this place before, until last December when it was discovered that bridge is required for this place.

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    “I must commend Governor Makinde, who hurriedly okayed change of design from culvert to bridge. I must also praise the contractor, Lanre Adeleke, who has almost finished this work within the short period of time.”

    Reacting to the questions around challenges on Osun section of the project, the monarch said: “I am appealing to the governor to give the contractor more money to finish this work.”

  • Oluwo berates EFCC over litigations against Naira abusers

    Oluwo berates EFCC over litigations against Naira abusers

    Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has criticized the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over the recent litigations against Nigerians for abusing Naira.

    Oluwo described the recent efforts by EFCC to punish Naira abusers as a misplaced priority, stressing the need for the commission to carry out comprehensive enlightenment for Nigerians on naira handlings before enforcing penalties.

    Oba Akanbi in a statement he made available to newsmen on Wednesday, April 17, stated that the habit of spraying Naira has become a cultural habit that is rampant among the Yorubas and Igbos most especially at cultural weddings, naming, and burial ceremonies.

    He said: “While commending the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their efforts so far in recovering billions of stolen naira, I urge the commission to conduct comprehensive enlightenment for Nigerians on naira handlings.

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    “The recent litigations by the EFCC against naira abuse is a misplaced priority. The practice of spraying money is more cultural to the Yorubas and Igbos. There is a cultural spirit in Yoruba that forces you to spend money uncontrollably at your exciting moment. I’m sure the spirit will be tamed when people have public knowledge of possible penalties for naira abuse.

    “The commission should not place the cart before the horse. EFCC should devise both print and electronic media to enlighten the public on those acts constituting naira abuse and spell out penalties. The public knowledge will unavoidably caution individuals and empower the commission to identify and punish arrogant naira abusers.”

  • Oluwo empowers youths with cash gifts

    Oluwo empowers youths with cash gifts

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State,  Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has empowered the youths of his kingdom with cash gifts.

     At the presentation of the cash gifts held in his palace, Oba Akanbi said the reason for the gesture was  to promote the vocational skills of youths who have acquired knowledge and graduated as apprentices in their respective crafts.

     He noted that most of the youths regarded as thugs wold be rehabilitated to become good ambassadors and responsible members of the society.

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    He expressed hope in the ability of the beneficiaries to multiply the grant in their various investments.

     “I’ve strong hope in the ability of my subjects to succeed. I don’t discriminate irrespective of your background and social status. We don’t breed thugs in Iwo. Many of you are called touts but to me, you are not.

     “I’m dedicating business cash to you, Iwo youths, to encourage your business. The money is meant for the few of you with vocational skills ready to promote your business.

     “Many think you are irredeemable. To me, you are my assets and I know you will all succeed. As a responsible father, I must ensure you are redeemed and empowered to become a pride and a good ambassador of Iwo.

  • Hoarding palliatives is a curse, says Oluwo

    Hoarding palliatives is a curse, says Oluwo

    Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has berated government, politicians and officials who are hoarding the palliatives provided by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.

    He noted that the government ushered in new rebirth of prosperity and abundance for Nigeria.

    Oba Akanbi, speaking yesterday after distributing bags of rice to aged and vulnerable residents in Iwo, Osun State, said the reforms and measures introduced by the Federal Government would tackle economic challenges facing Nigerians.

    He warned the government and politicians against hoarding palliatives provided by the Federal Government, noting that such action depicted curse, which might result in their death.

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    According to him, “if any government or political officer holder is hoarding palliatives, it is a curse. People should not incur the wrath of God in these periods of Ramadan and Easter. You can’t finish that food by yourself, it will only kill you. Instead, distribute it like I am doing to those who need it. This is leadership! King is the servant and the people; you treat them as kings because I want to raise kings.”

    The monarch said traditional rulers are links between the government and the people, adding: “I went to my people one-on-one and I met them in their homes to give them food. I am only complementing the efforts of President Tinubu.

    “It is a new rebirth of Nigeria. We saw it, when the government of President Tinubu came to power, we didn’t really know what was going on, people started lamenting hardship, but after that, we can see that there is sincerity of purpose, he has a good plan. This is why we are imploring Nigerians in this time of rebirth that rich Nigerians should help their neighbours and the poor.”

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  • Oluwo warns local producers against arbitrarily increasing prices

    Oluwo warns local producers against arbitrarily increasing prices

    • Says economic sabotage

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has urged local manufacturers not to increase the prices of commodities arbitrarily in a bid to sabotage the economy of Nigeria.

    Oluwo berated the recent hike in the price of cement in Nigeria, noting that every material used in production is sourced from Nigeria which does not have a connection with foreign exchange.

    Oba Akanbi speaking at the commissioning of the ultra-modern hall and 60th anniversary of Iwo Grammar school, Osun State on Saturday, organised by the ex-students of the school, said, “Presently, Nigeria is like a pregnant woman who is going through labour, things are hard and tough now but when she gives birth, Nigeria will laugh last and be great again. This time will pass.

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    “But I must advise the local manufacturers and producers in Nigeria, this country has been good to them by banning importation, they should try as much as possible to grab this opportunity and not use it as a way to suffer our people. We can as well open our borders for importation but the government wants to help local manufacturers.

    “So I want to urge them to give back to the people by bringing down prices, I don’t see why the price of cement will go up, it is just like sand, rock, limestone… everything used in producing cement is from this country, this is not about foreign exchange, why will cement be N10,000. Local manufacturers must desist from trying to sabotage this government; they should work with this present administration to succeed. We can see that the current government is trying and we know that we have capable hands in his cabinet.”

  • Oluwo warns against arbitrary price increase

    Oluwo warns against arbitrary price increase

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has urged local manufacturers from increasing prices of commodities arbitrarily to sabotage the economy.

    Oluwo berated the recent hike in price of cement noting that every material used in production are sourced from Nigeria which does not have connection with foreign exchange. 

    Akanbi, speaking at the commissioning of the ultra-modern hall and 60th anniversary of Iwo Grammar school, Osun State on Saturday organised by the ex-students of the school, said: “Nigeria is going through reborn and during labour, the mother will go through hardship and when she give birth, Nigeria will laugh last and will be great again because this time will pass. 

    “But I must advise the local manufacturers and producers in Nigeria, this country has been good to them by banning importation, they should try as much as possible to grab this opportunity and not use it as a way to suffer our people. We can as well open our borders for importation but the government want to help local manufacturers. 

    Read Also: No kidnapper, bandit can ambush me with my authority – Oluwo boasts

    “So I want to urge them to give back to the people by bringing down prices, I don’t see why the price of cement will go up, it is just like sand, rock, limestone… everything used in producing cement is from this country, this is not about foreign exchange, why will cement be N10,000. 

    “Local manufacturer must desist from trying to sabotage this government, they should work with this present administration to succeed. We can see that the current government is trying and we know that we have capable hands in his cabinet.”

    Commissioner for Education, Adedipo Eluwole, who was represented by the Education Permanent Secretary, Jimoh Adekilekun, said the government was working with alumni bodies across the State to improve facilities in public schools. 

  • No kidnapper, bandit can ambush me with my authority – Oluwo boasts

    No kidnapper, bandit can ambush me with my authority – Oluwo boasts

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has boasted that no kidnapper or bandit can ambush and kill him with the efficacy of the throne he is occupying.

    Oluwo noted that he had been fortified and appointed by God to shatter any plot against the royal stool and other taboos against the throne of God.

    Speaking with newsmen in his palace on Wednesday, February 7, against the killings of three monarchs in Ekiti and Kwara state, Oba Akanbi lamented over the denigration of traditional stools by some monarchs.

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    He said: “No bandit or kidnapper can attack or ambush me, not on this earth. They can try it, then they want to test the efficacy of the authority that I am representing. Kingship institution is owned by God and I am his representative, you can’t kill me nor kidnap me but once kings fail to acknowledge God, there will be problems.

    “There is no kidnapper nor bandit who is born that can attack me in such a manner, no war can conquer me. What is happening in Yoruba land to kings is not good at all, they are removing kings at will and death is not the only thing happening to traditional rulers. Kings have now become servants to the government. Abomination!”

    He added that when kings return to God, they will be fortified like the olden days. Evil occurrences cannot befall them. I can help them out.

  • Oluwo confers chieftaincy title on Kano princess

    Oluwo confers chieftaincy title on Kano princess

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has conferred a chieftaincy title ranked after her queen, Princess Firdaus on the granddaughter of Emir Sanusi, Asmau Haruna after marrying one of his chiefs.

    Asmau, who got married to the Otun Oba of Iwo land, Chief Sikiru Atanda on Friday, September 22, was accompanied by the wife of Lamido Sanusi, Sadiya, and her sister, Ramala Ado-Sanusi among other dignitaries.

    After the conferment of Yeye-Otunoba of Iwo land on the Kano Princess, Oluwo said, traditional rulers should be the harbinger of unity in Nigeria because to the important role they occupied.

    He said: “Everything starts from the traditional leaders. They lead by example to show love to everyone regardless of where they come from and this is what we are doing. The beauty of this country is our diverse culture and ethnicity and we still come together. We are taking a big step because this is what the foundation of Nigeria is built on.

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    “Traditional leaders should adopt every citizen that lives in their land has their own. They should not discriminate. When traditional leaders do that in this country, the love will not be lost.”

    Oluwo further noted: “I’m bringing back the heritage of Iwo that we accommodate everyone and I want us to know that a town is not made up of itself. There are migrants who should be accommodated at all times. Today, the culture of the Yorubas is travelling to the north. There are many northerners here and they have witnessed how we do our things here.”

    In the remark Ramala Sanusi, she said, “the conferment of the chieftaincy on our daughter will further strengthen the relationship of Yoruba and the Hausa and it will engender national integration.”

  • Oluwo confers chieftaincy title on Sanusi’s granddaughter after marrying Iwo chief

    Oluwo confers chieftaincy title on Sanusi’s granddaughter after marrying Iwo chief

    From Toba Adedeji, Osogbo

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi yesterday conferred a chieftaincy title ranked after her queen, Princess Firdaus on the granddaughter of former Emir of Kano, Sanusi, Asmau Haruna after marrying one of her chiefs.

    Asmau who got married to the Otun Oba of Iwo land, Chief Sikiru Atanda at the weekend was accompanied by the wife of Lamido Sanusi, Sadiya, and her sister, Ramala Ado-Sanusi among other dignitaries.

    After the conferment of Yeye-Otunoba of Iwo land on the Kano Princess, Oluwo said, traditional rulers should be the harbinger of unity in Nigeria because of the important role they occupied.

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    According to him, “Everything starts from the traditional leaders. They lead by example to show love to everyone regardless of where they come from and this is what we are doing. The beauty of this country is our diverse culture and ethnicity and we still come together. We are taking a big step because this is what the foundation of Nigeria is built on.

     “Traditional leaders should adopt every citizen that lives in their land as their own. They should not discriminate. When traditional leaders do that in this country, the love will not be lost.”

    Oluwo noted “I’m bringing back the heritage of Iwo that we accommodate everyone and I want us to know that a town is not made up of itself. There are migrants who should be accommodated at all times. Today, the culture of the Yorubas is traveling to the north. There are many northerners here and they have witnessed how we do our things here.”

    In her remark Ramala Sanusi, said, “The conferment of the chieftaincy on our daughter will further strengthen the relationship of Yoruba and the Hausa and it will engender national integration.”

  • Oluwo seeks prayers for nation’s survival

    The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged Muslims to use the period of Ramadan to pray for the survival of the country.

    He also called on Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari and his vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, in over overcoming nation’s socio-political, economic and security challenges.

    Speaking at the Tafsir he organised at the Palace Square in Iwo, Oba Akanbi said the hallmark of patriotism is when the citizens support the ruling party to achieve its vision that “can transform the economy and lives of individuals resident in the country.”

    The Oluwo described the “overwhelming support of Nigerians to the Buhari-Osinbajo ticket at the Presidential election as recognition of virile governance and testimony of the trust Nigerians have in present Federal Government.”

    The Oluwo, who particularly hailed Osinbajo’s performance in office, said he was proud of him as a brilliant Nigerian and decent Yoruba man, who according to him, have exhibited virtuous character associated with the Southwest geo-political zone.

    The monarch prayed for the vice president for his loyalty to Buhari and his patriotism to Nigeria, saying “Osinbajo deserved to be compensated with our prayers.”

    He noted Osinbajo’s contribution the victory of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), at the last general elections, admonishing the Yoruba to do more for their leaders in future polls.

    He described the last general election as the voice of the masses, saying the results of the poll have shown that power had finally shifted to the masses.

    He praised the Vice President for extending the social intervention programme of the federal government, the Tradermoni, to Iwo, expressing joy that the scheme has transformed many lives positively.