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  • Gynaecologist calls for more awareness on exclusive breastfeeding

    Dr Tunde Aromire, a consultant gynecologist with Hope Hospital in Osogbo has called on nursing mothers to make exclusive breastfeeding a priority in order to reduce infant mortality.

    Aromire made the called in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Osogbo.

    The gynaecologist said that exclusively breastfed babies had a lower risk of gastrointestinal infection than a formula (infant milk) fed baby.

    Aromire also said that exclusive breastfeeding always help the babies regain weight lost at birth.

    According to him, exclusive breastfeeding also helps them to quickly recover from infection, cold and also protect them from sickness.

    He said the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended six months exclusive breastfeeding for nursing mothers.

    Aromire, however, said that nursing mother who engaged in exclusive breastfeeding needed to eat well for adequate supply of milk for the baby.

    He said, “Considering the fact that the only source of nutrition for the baby is the mother’s milk, the nursing mother has to eat balanced diets to get enough milk in her breasts.

    “The nursing mother must, however, be careful about her own diet and continue to avoid or limit the consumption of certain foods which can prevent proper flow of milk.’’

    According to Aromire, if a nursing mother fails to breastfeed the newborn baby well, the baby might experience dehydration, which he said could pave the way for other health problems.

    He said improper breastfeeding could also cause weight loss, slow growth and development in babies.

    “Breastfeeding can be disadvantageous for the newborns when there is an inadequate supply of breast milk or insufficient suck reflex in the baby.

    “So it is important that the mother knows how much milk in terms of quantity she is producing per feed,” Aromire said.

    He urged breastfeeding mothers to always visit nutritionists to guide them on what to eat as this would help both the mother and the suckling baby.

  • ‘Africa’s contribution to world civilization can’t be ignored’

    Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding (CBCIU), Osogbo, Osun State has said that Africa’s contribution to the world civilization cannot be ignored.

    Speaking at the centre’s symposium for celebrating African iconic figures in all parts of the world, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the CBCIU, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, said Africans are renowned for rear feat and greatness despite “desperate attempt to shroud these wonderful manifestations of triumph and immensity from us and our children.”

    The former Osun State governor said Africa has come out strongly to create an identity for herself and in the process broken all records to show that she did not only have a very rich past but have contributed to the world civilization.

    Represented by the Secretary to Osun State Government, Kazeem Adio, he said celebrating African cultural icons was not to show how their contributions have shaped “our existence as Africans since time immemorial.”

    According to him, Africa is replete with great cultural icons that moved mountains and shook the world, saying African Diaspora is not left out “as we know from history the bravery many manifested even in the most extreme of conditions.”

    He continued: “As far back as the 15th Century, even before Europe had thought of building states and forming empires, Africans had established empires and kingdoms and operated political systems that would be envied by many. Our progenitors had built strong economic network that facilitated trade and commerce, both on cross-continental and trans-national levels. We had powerful rulers, who reigned and left resounding legacies that have continued to be subjects of study across the world today.

    “Africa has also had her fair share of wars and in the midst of theses emerged strong men, who created political institutions that exist even up till this day. For instance, there is a suggestion that the Haitian Revolution is believed to be the first incidence of mass emancipation in a colonial society and the only slave revolt that resulted in the formation of a modern state. It is also believed that our African progenitors in Haiti during the revolution identified with Ogun, who they believed abhors injustice, corruption and oppression. This served as the  most portent rallying force that drove the revolution.

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    “Just as our progenitors had done excellently well and contributed immensely to the progress and development of human civilization in time past, so we have this generation and in recent times.Only this year, we lost to the cold hands of death, two great cultural icons, Alagba Adebayo Faleti and Akinwumi Ishola. In South Africa, Mariam Makeba too died few years ago. While these cultural icons are long dead and buried, their cultural legacies still revolves around us every day. We also recognize other cultural icons across the continent and in the diaspora for their immense contributions to the survival of the African heritage.”

    Earlier, the Executive Director of the CBCIU, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, has said that the workshop was meant to be intellectually stimulating and engaging, adding that there would be a lesson for the future.

    Oyeweso, who announced January, 2019 as the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the CBCIU, said the Centre had reached a milestone and even surpassed expectations only a decade since it has been opened to the public in 2019.

    He said: “I congratulate everyone, who has made the smallest of inputs to see that the Centre remains the hub of cultural renaissance in Africa and the world at large. Let me use this occasion to formally invite you all on 9th of January, 2019 to mark a decade of the CBCIU’s noble existence.”

    Among iconic cultural icons celebrated at the workshop include the Ondo State born singer and queen, Comfort Omoge; peace Nobel Laureate and South African Bishop, Desmod Tutu; former President of Tanzania, Julius Nyerere; and author of the “How Europe Under Developed Africa,” Walter Rodney.

  • Yuletide: Cleric tasks Christians to reflect on “the reason for the season”

    A Cleric, Rev. Abraham Okunade, has urged Christians to reflect on the reason for the season and the teachings of the Holy Bible, show love and ensure peaceful co-existence.

    Okunade, the Chaplain of Gray International College, Osogbo, made the call on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

    He said many people are caught up in Christmas celebrations each year, but do they really understand the truth about the season.

    Okunade said Christmas is a period for self-assessment using the Bible teachings of Jesus Christ as the yardstick.

    According to him, Christians celebrate the miracle of the birth of Christ every Dec. 25, to express joy at the wonders Jesus’ coming has brought to the world.

    “It is day set aside to mark the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ and no matter the circumstances; Christians must show His virtues of love and peace during the season.

    “It is a moment to pray for Osun and the country at large and also show kindness to the less privileged by sharing gifts as shown in the Bible when the three wise men came to visit Jesus when he was born, ” Okunade said.

    The cleric urged Christians to make out time this season to visit the hospitals, prisons and orphanage homes to show those in such places that there was always a reason to thank God.

    He said presenting gifts to them, as well as preaching the word of God, would go a long way in wiping away their tears and strengthening their faith in God and the gospel.

    Okunade then appealed to all Nigerians irrespective of their faith, to pray fervently for the country as it prepared for the 2019 General Elections that Nigeria would experience the most peaceful, credible, free and fair polls.

    NAN

  • Osun residents set agenda for new governor

    Some residents of  Osun have called on the new governor of the state, Alhaji  Adegboyega Oyetola, to take measures aimed at ensuring regular payment of salaries for workers as well as improved living condition for all residents.

    The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Osogbo, expressed optimism that the new administration would herald a new dawn in the state.

    A  civil servant, Mr Segun Efunkunle, said that his expectation from Oyetola was a better welfare package and prompt payment of full salaries.

    Efunkunle decried the attitude of the immediate past administration to workers’ welfare and called for a new orientation.

    According to him,  Oyetola needs to make the welfare of civil servants a priority in view of their plight in the last eight years.

    Also speaking, a trader, Mrs Susan Egbejimi, urged the new governor to put in place viable economic policies that would stimulate the economy of the state.

    Read Also: Oyetola sworn in as Osun governor

    Egbejimi said she was looking forward to a buoyant economy that would attract investors and provide opportunities for the people.

    A roadside mechanic, Mr Taofeek Abdullazeez , urged Oyetola to ensure that artisans and traders enjoy patronage from workers through regular payment of salaries.

    Abdullazeez also called on the people to support and pray for the success of the new administration.

    The state’s  Chief Judge, Justice Oyebola Adepele-Ojo administered the oath of office on the new Chief Executive of the state at 1:02 pm at the Osogbo Stadium shortly after Mr  Benedict Alabi was sworn-in as the state Deputy Governor.

    Until his election on Sept. 22, Oyetola had spent eight years as the Chief of Staff to Gov. Rauf  Aregbesola who was sworn in on Nov. 27, 2010.

    Born on Sept. 29, 1954, Oyetola, who is an indigene of Iragbiji, attended the University of Lagos for his Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance in 1978 and a Masters degree in  Business Administration in 1999.

    Oyetola defeated the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, during the last governorship election.

    The outcome of the Sept.22 election is still being contested at the Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in Osogbo by  Adeleke.

    (NAN)

     

  • Osogbo, Iragbiji agog as Oyetola receives baton from Aregbesola

    ABC of his consolidation plan

    It was a smooth transition in Osogbo yesterday as Governor Gboyega Oyetola took over its rein of government from Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. Southwest Bureau Chief BISI OLADELE captures the thrills of the colourful ceremony.

    Osogbo, the Osun State capital, was agog yesterday as Governor Gboyega Oyetola, mounted the saddle in the State in Pageantry. His birth place, Iragbiji, also came alive as his kith and kin devoted the day to celebrating their own who is the first indigene to become governor.

    The expansive Osogbo Township Stadium, venue of the inauguration, was filled to capacity. Crowds of who-is-who in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftains in  the Southwest, traditional rulers, civil servants, market men and women, artisans, students, security personnel, corps members, itinerary drummers and ordinary folks  flocked the stadium to witness history.

    Also present were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun and his Iragbiji counterpart, Oba Rasheed Olabomi who led other monarchs to the ceremony.

    Oyetola takes over from Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the first governor to spend two terms in office since the creation of the state in 1991.

    A former governor of the state and APC leader Chief Bisi Akande, was also at the event. He was in the entourage of APC Stalwart, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

    Donning a white agbada and a purple cap to match, Oyetola was ushered in at 11:28 am. He arrived with his wife. They were accompanied by the Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi and his wife Titilayo. On the entourage was also the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole and Oyetola’s and Alabi’s children.

    Tinubu arrived the stadium at 11:49 am to a rousing welcome by the crowd. He decked a grey agbada and a green cap to match. He sat beside his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who arrived earlier. Governors  Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo); Oluwarotimi (Ondo) Akeredolu; Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti); Lagos Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos); Abdulahi Ganduje(Kano); and  Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi) arrived in succession. Their Kastina counterpart Aminu Masari was represented by his commissioners.

    President Muhammadu Buhari was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha.

    Oyetola and Alabi were to preserve, protect and defend the constitution.

    Tinubu in his goodwill message,showered encomiums on Aregbesola for developing state during his tenure. He described the handing over to Oyetola  as ‘no mean achievement.’

    The former Lagos State governor praised Aregbesolafor staying on the right path and walking the talk for the people’s benefit.

    It is time to create jobs for our youths. We will upgrade our vocational technical institutions to make them more vibrant with the demands of a technology-driven, fast-paced world. We will in partnership with the private sector, establish light manufacturing industries in the major sectors of the economy to create at least 30,000 jobs.” He said.

    He also pledged to run a people-friendly government “which focuses on growth, creation of jobs, social protection Timi, inclusive governance and sustainable upgrade in the standard of living of our people.”

    Under Oyetola, start-ups will get financial support and incentives. The governor also promised to promote Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-driven businesses.

    Ace Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde (aka KWAM 1) was on the band stand thrilling the crowd.

    There were groups and associations including those of auto technicians, hair dressers, panel beaters, painters and tailors.

    In Iragbiji, the town were in celebration of its own. The Aragbiji held a special reception for his colleagues in his palace.

    Oyetola’s family entertained guests at St Peter’s Primary School, Iragbiji.

    The palace was agog as a live musical band entertained the royalty, clerics and traditional chiefs.

    The APC held a reception for members and supporters at Oke-Iragbiji High School while artisans and tradesmen held theirs at the NUD Primary School. Oyetola’s maternal family chose the Police Clinic as the venue of its special reception. They all wore ankara uniform for the ceremony.

    In an exclusive interview with The Nation, Oba Olabomi said yesterday was remarkable in the history of the town.

    He said: “I give glory to almighty God for today November 27 2018. Today marks a very huge and remarkable period in the history of Iragbiji. I mounted the seat of my forefathers on May  22, 2008, and since then there has been development – human capital development of immense magnitude. But this one is so special because for a prominent son of Iragbiji to be elected and to be sworn in today makes today very unique in my life and the life of this community.

    “The emergence of Gboyega Otedola makes me very happy and the election made me very happy. And today, I am very happy because it is  a combination of successes that have been recorded over time since his emergence.

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    “I give glory to God almighty, it is a very huge success. My prayer is that Gboyega Oyetola will perform very creditably well and will make all of us proud. He would spend his first four years, he will record success, he will be re-elected as the governor of Osun. Indirectly, am saying that he will spend eight years and he will do wonders.

    “People will marvel at the way I am always positive. I am an incurable positivist when it comes to Gboyega Oyetola and I’m sure that they will rule and lead successfully for solid eight years and by the time he will be  completing his two terms, he would have taken Osun almost near or at par with Lagos State in terms of resources.”

    Oba Olabomi said his subjects were not celebrating Oyetola because of what they may benefit from him but for the honour his election has brought to Iragbiji

    His words: “First, I know that Oyetola is not the governor of Iragbiji, he is the governor of the state.There is a  proverb  in Yoruba land that says “Iyi ju owo lo” which translates as honour is greater than wealth. It is the  honour that the people of Iragbiji feel happy about and not the wealth but to say that Iragbiji has produced the governor of the state. It’s a big plus for us and we are all happy.

    At the ceremony were former Ogun State governor, Chief Segun Osoba; former Ekiti State governor Chief Niyi Adebayo; Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, Mr Seye Oyeleye and Gen. Alani Akinrinade (rtd).

    Traditional rulers include the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbsulRasheed Akanbi; Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun; Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal; Oninisa of Inisa, Oba Joseph Fasikun; Oba Ile-Oluji, Dr Oluwole Adetimehin and his queen Tokunbo; Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olatoye; Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin; Oniresi of Iresi, Oba Sikiru Ibiloye and Oloyere of Oyere, Oba Adeoye Adefarakan.  The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, was represented by five white cap chiefs.

    Deputy Inspector General of Police Agboola Oshodi-Glover; Senator Mudasiru Hussein;  Odu’a conglomerate Chairman Sola Akinwumi; Christian and Muslim clerics, former Minister of Water Resources, Isola Awotorebo; Otunba Rotimi Obeisun; Chief Ayo Fasanmi and Senator Musliu Obanikoro.

    Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salam; Deputy Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Deputy Speaker Wasiu Eshinlokun; Senator Olamilekan Adeola; Sen. Sola Adeyeye; Chief Kemi Nelson; former Osun State House of Assembly Speaker, Hon. Adejare Bello; House of Representative member. James Faleke and Justice S. Adeoye were also there.

     

     

     

  • I’ll run a people-friendly administration – Oyetola

    Promises 30,000 jobs

     

    The new governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has pledged to run a people friendly administration.

    He made the promise in his inaugural address on Tuesday in Osogbo after he was sworn-in.

    According to Oyetola, the welfare of workers in the state will be of utmost concern to his government, as he pleddged to pay salaries promptly.

    “Ours shall be a government committed to serving the people,” Oyetola stated.

    “We will ensure workers’ salaries are paid promptly based on the financial inflow of the state. We will prioritize workers welfare and pensioners.

    “We will organize the Osun Economic Summit, with the first quarter of our year in office.”

    According to him, he will ensure creation of 30,000 jobs and improvement on the standard of living for citizens of the state.

    “It is time to create jobs for our youths; we will upgrade our vocational technical institutions to make them more vibrant with the demands of the technology-driven world. We in partnership with private sectors will establish large manufacturing industries in the major sectors of the economy to create at least 30,000 jobs.”

    Read Also: Oyetola sworn in as Osun governor

    He said he will ensure the achievement of the sustainable development goals for the overall development of the state.

    Oyetola assured that education will be promoted in the state in line with the principle of the Omoluabi.

    “We will promote equitable and value based developmental education, by emphasizing its competence and character as reflected in the principle and philosophy of Omoluabi,” he said.

    He commended his predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for the various developmental projects implemented during his tenure and promised to sustain and improve on them.

  • I didn’t collect salary for eight years as governor — Aregbesola

    The outgoing governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola has said that he did not earn salaries throughout the eight years of his administration.

    Aregbesola disclosed this during an interactive programme tagged ‘Ogbeni Till Day Break’ on Saturday in Osogbo.

    The governor said since it was the state that was feeding him,fueling his cars and provided him with accommodation, there was no need for him to be paid.

    Aregbesola also said that he did not have bank accounts where money was kept in any part of the world.

    He said,”I have not collected salaries since I became the governor of the state.

    “The state feeds me, fuel my car and provided me accommodation. With all these, I don’t need money.

    “I have no money and bank account anywhere .

    ” I have no house except the one I built before I became the governor.

    “Anyone can go out there to investigate if I have bank accounts.”

    Aregbesola who will handing over to the governor-elect, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola on Nov. 27 said he would vacate the government house by Monday, Nov. 19.

    He said that the decision to leave the government house earlier was to give his successor enough time to do necessary renovations.

    When asked what his regrets were as a governor in the last eight years, he said he had no regrets.

    He said, ”If you give me another four years to rule again, I will still do what I did before and I will not do anything differently.”

    On his next political plans after office, Aregbesola said he was going to rest for awhile from politics.

    Read Also: ‘Aregbesola’s achievements in eight years outstanding’

    “l had been in politics since my secondary school days. I have had been an absentee husband for many years because of politics but for now, I want to be with my wife,” Aregbesola said.

    On his achievements, the governor said he was happy that his social investment programmes supported and transformed the lives of the people in the state.

    He also said that the infrastructure development his administration embarked upon would continue to be a reference point in the state, adding that all the roads he built would last for the next 50 years.

    Aregbesola, however described his successor as a silent achiever and a goal-getter expected to build on his legacies.

    He said “Oyetola is not radical like me but he is a silent achiever.

    “He contributed immensely to the success of my administration and I know he will do well in office.”

    NAN

  • Automobile association seeks establishment of mechanic villages in Osun

    A Non Governmental Organization, the Automobiles and Road Safety Initiative (ARSI), has called on the Osun State government to establish mechanic villages in major cities of the state.

    Speaking at the investiture of grand patrons, patrons and awards of national and state auto safety ambassadors for the Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, the President of the ARSI, Samuel Oloyede Oriowo,  said growing volume of work for automobile technicians in the state require a conducive environment for repairs.

    He said it has become necessary that the state government establish settlements that will allow convergence of different key technicians, who are relevant to carry out repair works on damaged vehicles.

    Oriowo, who noted that there are ample benefits in the establishment of such mechanic villages for vehicle owners, transporters, technicians and the government, said road safety project is a business for everyone.

    He said: “It has been established that non adherence by vehicle repair technicians to vehicle manufacturers’ specification and instruction while carrying out repairs on faulty vehicles had led to accidents for which drivers are blamed.

    “The main objectives of this gathering is to find means of nipping in such incidents in the bud, more so that most vehicles coming into Nigeria re designed with computer chips, requiring experts’ attention to fix its faults whenever it breaks down.

    “So, we are calling on NATA members in Osun State to desist from using any engine oil to service vehicles for your customers. Aub standard engine oil does nothing better than damage the car engine.”

    While commending the outgoing Governor Rauf Aregbesola for his “outstanding achievements in many sectors of the economy, Oriowo, who congratulated the governor-elect, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, challenged him to ensure that Osun will continue to be a model to  states of the federation.

    Other speakers at the event including the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fimihan Adeoye, the Zonal Head of Operations of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Zone 3 comprising Osun, Oyo and Ondo State, Mr. Gbenga Oke, and the Osun State Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer, Mr. Fatai Ademola Ali, stressed the need for all key stakeholders in transport business to ensure safety at all times.

  • Osun closes two forest reserves over illegal activities

    The Government of Osun says it has closed two forest reserves in Irewole and Isokan communities over illegal activities of plank dealers.

    Prince Tunde Ajilore, the Special Adviser to Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Forestry, Natural and Mineral Reserves, made this known to newsmen on Friday in Osogbo.

    Ajilore said the closure was to ensure the state’s resources were not siphoned through illegal means.

    He said before the closure, the state government had held series of meetings with the plant dealers associations to put an end to such activities, but to no avail.

    “Some eminent personalities have intervened, but the association members have refused to embrace peace,” Ajilore said.

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    He said the state government would not reopen the reserves until the dealers complied with the laws of the state, adding that the state government would not hesitate to deal with anyone found wanting.

    Mrs Yemisi Adetipe, the state Task Force Officer for Forest Reserves, said that offenders would not escape the wrath of the law.

    Adetipe said the primary responsibility of the ministry was to mobilize revenues for the state to boast its internally generated revenue.

    She called on stakeholders in the forestry, natural and mineral reserves sector to be calmed as the state government was on top of the situation.

    NAN

  • APC floors PDP in Osogbo

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced result in Unit 17, Ward 5, Osogbo.

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) scored 299 votes.

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 165 votes.

    The final result was announced at 3.48pm.