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Oyo State Government on Saturday installed and presented instrument of Office to seven traditional rulers in Ogbomoso axis of the State.

The newly installed traditional rulers are: the Olodanbon of Odanbon – Prince Adeyemi Joel Olusola; Baale Yaku – Chief Ojewumi Sunday Oyeniyi; Aare Alasa – High Chief Joseph Oyelola Oyedele; Abese of Ogbomoso – High Chief Kasali Oladapo Yusuf.

Others are Onibosunla of Bosunla – Oba Mustapha Bello Oyedemi; Amura of Ladokun – Oba Olakunle Samuel Oladejo Alagbe and Balogun of Ikoyi – Ile – Chief Adesina Sunday Victor.

Presenting the instrument of Office to the traditional leaders, Governor Seyi Makinde urged them to achieve a common goal in Ogbomosoland.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, on behalf of the Governor  presented the staff of office to the newly installed Baale and Chiefs in Ogbomosoland. 

The Commissioner stressed the importance of unity, tolerance and dedication in their leadership roles.

He said: “I want to make it known that, this administration accords traditional institution a place of pride in the scheme of things. Our traditional rulers are held in high esteem, their welfare and well-being are being accorded priority. 

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“As the government is committed to ensuring the safety of lives and properties, the citizens too must be law abiding and also channel whatever grievances that may arise through the legally acceptable means.

“I therefore, congratulate the people of Ogbomosoland for the appointment of the new traditional rulers.

“It is my hope that the time will not be too distant when succession to royal stool(s) in this state would be relatively crisis-free; promoting unity. I now have the greatest pleasure to present the instrument of office which is the symbol of Authority to the traditional rulers.”

The Oyo State Government has sealed a branch of Christ Life Church, located at Golden Estate, Oluyole, Ibadan, the State capital.

The closure, according to the government followed several unresolved steps taken by the Ministry to mediate among the complainants, residents and management of the church.

Speaking in Ibadan, the Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources,  Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola noted that the state government was left with no other options, but to seal the church premises to avert preventable escalations of brewing tensions between the residents and the church on Sunday.

Recall that some members of the community had locked the estate gate against members of Christ Life Church, and prevented services to hold.

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Mogbonjubola stated that the present administration would not fold its arms and allow escalations of any sort.

He said officials of the Ministry on receipt of several complaints from next door residents to the Church, over the incessant noise, through official letters and phone calls, visited the area, on Thursday 9th November, 2023.

He said: “The team recorded the sound level of the church activities at intervals, starting from praise-worship, with the average reading of Seventy-four (74) DB (daytime), contravening the Extant Environmental Regulations of 2023, Section 58, Paragraph (b) which states that the noise limits for residential areas at daytime must not exceed 65DB.

“Hence, it was ascertained with sound measurements that the church constituted noise pollution.”

The Commissioner emphasized that a resolution meeting was held with the parties, in the Ministry’s conference room on 29th November 2023, where the Church refused to sign undertaking letter, with the excuse to get approval from its Headquarters and report back on Monday 4th December, 2023.

The Oyo state House of Assembly has called for the urgent construction of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in some local government areas that are yet to benefit from the “one Primary healthcare center per ward policy” adopted by the current state government.

The call was made following a motion sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ogooluwa/Surulere State Constituency, Hon. Abideen Ogundare.

Presenting the motion at the plenary sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Abiodun Fadeyi, the lawmaker noted that the remarkable project which is supposed to foster the development of the state is yet to be initiated in some local government areas, especially those in agrarian communities.

 He maintained that priority should always be accorded to rural communities when it comes to health facilities, for the dwellers to access quality medical services when in contact with farm diseases or infections.

 “People in agrarian communities usually have close contact with plants, wild and domestic animals, and agricultural chemicals such as inorganic fertilisers and pesticides. Hence, several farm activities predispose them to disease, infection and illnesses.

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 “The major means through which people in the rural communities could benefit from dividends of democracy is by having access to basic amenities and good health services” he added

 He stressed further that Primary health care as adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is meant to address the social, political, environmental and economic determinants of illness as a means to improve public health, hence the need to make Primary Healthcare available in all the agrarian communities cannot be overstated.

 As part of the resolves, the House has however directed its standing committee on health to collate the yet-to-be-benefited local government areas and invite the Chairman, Primary Health Care Board and other concerned authorities for a thorough investigation to ascertain the level of work at local government areas and propose a way forward to ensure the policy gets to the door steps of every community.

 Meanwhile, the Oyo State Consumer Protection Agency Bill 2024 passed through its second reading stage at Thursday’s Plenary.

The House has adjourned its Plenary Sitting till the 6th day of February 2024.

The Oyo state government has suspended Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu I) as the Onido of Ido in Ido local government area of the state.

The government, in a letter dated 2nd of February, 2024 and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, indicated that Governor Seyi Makinde approved the suspension on 1st of February, 2024.

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“I wish to inform you that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo State of Nigeria, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Sub-section 1&2 of Section 26 of the Chiefs Law, Cap. 28 Vol I, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria 2000 and by virtue of all other enabling powers in that regard, has approved your suspension as the Onido of Ido in the area of authority of Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State,” the letter read in part.

It directed Oba Babalola to hand over all government properties in his possession to the chairman of Ido local government.

The letter however did not state the offence committed by the monarch or how long the suspension would last.

Oyo State has once again reaffirmed its position as a trailblazer in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) with a remarkable performance at the 11th General Meeting of NCCIDE , themed “Leveraging on Digital Technology and Innovation to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Development.”

The event, hosted in Kano by Governor Abba K. Yusuf from January 22nd to January 25th, 2024, was attended by notable figures, including the Honourable Minister of Communications and Innovation, Dr. Bosun Tijani, who chaired the meeting, the Director-General of NITDA Nigeria, Kashifu Inuwa, states council executives and other dignitaries.

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At the meeting, Oyo State achieved significant milestones, underscoring its leadership in ICT excellence. The state was honored with three awards, further solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the country’s digital landscape. This includes the Best State in Human Capital Development, the Best State in E-government, and the Second Runner-up in Digital Technology Infrastructure.

Announcing this feat, Adebayo Akande, Senior Special Adviser to the Governor on ICT, said: “I am proud to announce that for 3 consecutive years, Oyo state has demonstrated its leadership in ICT innovation and implementation, fostering an enabling environment for start-ups and businesses while contributing to the digital transformation in Nigeria.

The state’s performance at the meeting has reaffirmed our position as a frontrunner in the digital landscape and has established a standard for other states to emulate, inspiring my team and me to double our efforts.

No fewer than six traditional rulers from different parts of the Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State have been presented instruments and staff of office.

The events held separately on Thursday and Friday. 

The new traditional rulers include: Chief Oyelowo Joseph Oyetunde (Apeerin of Saki); Prince James Okanlawon Adigun (Lasigbon-Kinnikinni of Saki); Alhaji Jimoh Adeola Ayiki (Baale Oke-Oro) and Alhaji Raimi Aiki Boorepo – (Baale-Iya of Saki).

Others are Oba Abiodun Oyerinde Owolabi (Onibise of Ibise-Otu); and Chief Thomas Opoola Olaore (Baale of Komu).

Presenting the staff of Office to the monarchs, Governor Seyi Makinde charged the new traditional rulers to work with their subjects for the development of Oke-Ogun.

Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olusegun Olayiwola, the Governor enjoined the traditional rulers to be accommodative, tolerant and diligent in their day-to-day administration of their domains while urging the subjects to rally round them.

He informed the government is taking the bull by the horn on matters relating to insecurity, land grabbing and illegal mining in the axis.

The Governor hinted that security of lives and property is a collective responsibility, saying all hands must be on deck, urging residents that “when you see something, say something”. 

In his words, “It is a great pleasure to present the instrument of office to the newly installed traditional rulers and to address this august gathering briefly on the occasion.

“By the death of former holders of the various Chieftaincy titles at various times of the calendar years, the various Royal stools of Baale Oke – Oro of Saki, Baale Iya of Saki, Apeerin of Saki and Lasigbon of Saki which are recognised Chieftaincy under the chiefs law called for the nomination and appointment of candidates from their various royal families to fill the vacant position.

“I urge you to work together as one indivisible entity for the progress and development of your various town and also, the security and well-being of the people living in these various communities must be paramount because without the people, the community can not stand.

“I want to make it known that this administration accords traditional institution a pride of place in the scheme of things. Our traditional rulers are held in high esteem and their welfare and well-being are being accorded priority also.”

The Commisioner however appealed to every citizen including the newly installed traditional rulers to cooperate with the state government for the successful implementation of its programmes.

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“On this note, I have the greatest pleasure to present the Instrument of Office which is the symbol of Authority to the traditional rulers.”

In their separate addresses, the Executive Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Mr Sarafadeen Omirinde and his counterpart at Itesiwaju Local Government, Ojo Akintola, appreciated the governor for putting their local government into consideration by approving installation of the traditional rulers.

They stated that traditional institution play vital roles in ensuring maximum security of lives and properties of their subjects.

The duo equally urged the traditional rulers to join hands with the state and local governments to eradicate the menace of banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling ravaging the communities in recent times.

According to them “It is pertinent to be at peace with other surrounding communities in order to achieve success in the area of security and better development”

Oyo State is seeking special grant from WaterAid International to revive the water sector.

Chairman of Oyo State Water Corporation, Elias Adeojo, spoke yesterday when he visited Nigerian Breweries in Ibadan.

Adeojo said the grant, would target communities with water scarcity and inadequate sanitation facilities.

He stressed that the government’s commitment to well-being would enhance its chances to access the 100,000 Euro grant.

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He said: “As a response to the government’s call for action to support to its water sector, WaterAid, in collaboration with our corporation, is championing this cause.

Adeojo also appealed to Nigerian Breweries to assist the corporation in getting the grant.

Brewery Manager, Seun Akinwale, hailed Governor Seyi Makinde, promising to always liaise with the corporation to provide water.