IKIRE MUSLIM COMMUNITY SETS TO TURBAN 7TH CHIEF IMAM IN GRANDSTYLE

IKIRE MUSLIM COMMUNITY SETS TO TURBAN 7TH CHIEF IMAM IN GRANDSTYLE

As Quran Surah Ad-Dhuha, Verse 11 says:

وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ

And as for the favor of your Lord, do announce (it).

The Ikire Muslim Community has come up with a special arrangement to celebrate the newly announced Chief Imam of the town, Alhaji Yunus Raji Ajibade Oloruniose Ni'ose.

The program which has been scheduled come up on 12th January 2020 at Ayedaade High school Ikire by 10AM will be legendary in all measurements.

According the information released by the Planning Committee. The Committee Chairman assured that during celebration, the new Toyota Sienna Wagon and a House keys will be handed over to the new Imam through a generous contribution from a reputation son of the town.

Once more, the details are as follows;

Dare/Time: 12th January, 2020 at 10am prompt.

Venue: Ayedaade High School, Ikire.

Special Guest of Honour: His Excellency, Mr. Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola (Governor, State of Osun).

Chairman of the Day: Alhaji Mudasiru Oladipo Bakare.

Chief Host. Alhaji Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, (Baalogun Musulumi of Irewole, Ayedaade and Isokan Local Goverments).

Chairperson of the Day. Alhaja Fatimo Yetunde  Babajide (YEFADOT).

Host. Alhaji Kamorudeen Lere Oyewumi. (Mayegun Adeen of Irewole Isokan and Ayedaade Local Governments).

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Oyetola's purpose of Govt is to make life abundant for everyone~ says Osun Dep Gov.

Oyetola's purpose of Govt is to make life abundant for everyone~ says Osun Dep Gov.

Deputy Governor State of Osun Mr Benedict Alabi has reassured the people of Osun that the purpose of Governor Gboyega Oyetola's administration is to make life abundant for the generality of people of the state irrespective of religious or political  differences.

Mr Alabi gave the assurance on Wednesday in his office when he received in audience the new Bishop of Osun Anglican Diocese ( Church of Nigeria) Rt. Reverend  Foluso Olugbenga Babatunji.

He assured the leadership of the church of mutual government’s working relationship just as he described Governor Gboyega Oyetola as a man who has the fear of God and love of people at heart.

According to him, Governor Gboyega Oyetola's administration has been working assiduously to bring development and prosperity to the State, its people and the administration would leave no stone unturned to realize its good vision for the state.

He stressed the need for people to continue to have  trust in government and to always perform their responsibilities adding that Government is for the people as it is by the people.

"Our Governor although is a Muslim but he’s not a religious fanatic and he’s tolerant to other religions.

"We have our duty as a government to do our best to the people of the state".

He said as a government, it is always conscious of of every decision it takes in order to ensure fairness in its actions and decisions.

He enjoined the leadership of Osun Anglican Diocese to continue to support the government in prayers for the success of the government.

In his own remarks, the new Bishop of Osun Anglican Diocese Rt. Rev Foluso Olugbenga Babatunji pledged the continued loyalty and support of the Anglican Church for Governor Gboyega Oyetola's administration.

Oyetola's vision to transform Osun Economy through massive investment is now coming into fruition~ says Osun Dep Gov.

Oyetola's vision to transform Osun Economy through massive investment is now coming into fruition~ says Osun Dep Gov.

Deputy Governor State of Osun Mr. Benedict Alabi said  that the vision of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola to transform economy of the state through massive investment is now coming into fruition. The Commercial Institution of American Embassy in Nigeria has begun discussion with members of Osun  Association of Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture NACCIMA in a way to network their businesses with the United States of America.

This is part of the outcome of the Osun Economic and Investment Summit held recently in the state where many business partners and economic investors signified intentions to partner the state for business investment in which U.S Embassy is one of them.


Mr Alabi stated this on Tuesday in Osogbo at a business seminar and orientation session organised for members of Osun NACCIMA by the U.S Embassy in collaboration with the state government.

The state Deputy Governor  said that Governor Oyetola's administration has provided opportunities for Investments in agriculture, mining and tourism. What is needed for business partners and investors is to key into the plan of government for their benefits and economic development of the state.

He disclosed that Oyetola's administration is moving in the right direction. It’s opening up the state to industrialization and massive investment through the exploitation of the potentials of the state in these three key sectors.

Mr Alabi commended the American Embassy for the bold step just has he stressed the importance of the seminar as a way of bringing technology transfer and share knowledge and ideas for business growth.

" With what we are seeing here today, it shows that we have a great opportunity in collaboration. This is one of the benefits of the outcome of Osun Economic and Investment Summit we held recently.

" It shows that we must be technological driven  and I encourage you to register with the commercial institution of American Embassy.

" You should know that if you run your business alone, when you are no more, your company will be no more", Osun Deputy Governor stated.

YESSO: Osun disburses over N2b to indigent citizens

YESSO: Osun disburses over N2b to indigent citizens

. As govt launches programme to tackle unemployment

Osun State Government has launched Public Workfare and Special Grant Transfer programmes under the Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO).

The two programmes are aimed at providing immediate labour intensive work opportunities for indigent unskilled youths and provide life-sustaining assistance for the aged and persons with disabilities respectively in the state.

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, at the launch in Osogbo on Friday, presented a cheque of over N2billion to 25,907 indigent and vulnerable citizens.

He disclosed that the programmes are in tandem with the  administration's resolve to improve on the state’s extant social investment policy and  its vision to give adequate attention to the welfare of the aged and people with disabilities across the state.

He noted that the Public workfare programme will not only enhance the capacity of participating unemployed youths but also create and improve basic social and economic infrastructure in the state, adding that the programme "has taken over 10,000 vulnerable youths away from roaming the street and are participating in productive service and earning monthly stipends."

The governor said that the Public Workfare will also increase the income and consumption capacities of young participants and their households, up effective demand in local markets, and increase household assets ownership, savings, and investments.

"Since inception, the Public Workfare component of YESSO has resulted in increase in the income and consumption of the young participants and their households and more importantly, active participation of these selected unskilled and unemployed youths in this programme has reduced youth restiveness and other social vices in our society," he added.

On the Special Grant Transfer, Governor Oyetola said it was "due to our active performance in fighting the scourge of unemployment among our youths, the World Bank gave the State the opportunity to participate in Special Grant Transfer; a programme designed for persons with disabilities and the aged to avail them the opportunity for enhanced consumption and improved health system."

While commending the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration for its efforts at reducing unemployment especially among the youths through YESSO, Oyetola called on well-meaning Nigerians to join hands with government at all levels in the fight against unemployment in Nigeria so as to build a virile nation where peace and progress will thrive.


"As a front-runner in Social Protection Policy and Practice in the country, the programme we are inaugurating today is just the beginning of the numerous social interventions we are engaging in to make life better for our people", the governor declared.

Earlier, the Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Special Needs, Lawal Azeez, commended the social protection programmes of  President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Oyetola.

He lauded the efforts of the state government in taking the masses out of the scourge of poverty, hunger, unemployment and other societal vices.

In his remarks, the Head of Unit, Osun Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO) Public Workfare and Special Grant Transfer, Mrs. Funmilayo Oladosu, enjoined the beneficiaries to be more active and productively invest their stipends so they can become better persons at the end of the programme.

Also, the Osun YESSO Coordinator, Mr. Olabanji Hammed, applauded the efforts of the state government for always putting smile on the faces of the citizens regardless of their socioeconomic status.

In their separate remarks, some of the beneficiaries commended the administration of Governor Oyetola for prioritising the people's welfare and for improving their standard of living in the state.

FG expresses readiness to partner Osun on mining development

FG expresses readiness to partner Osun on mining development

...as Oyetola appeals to FG to remove mining from Exclusive List

The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to partner Osun State Government in the development of the mining sector in the state.

It also assured the state government of its commitment to collaborate with the relevant government agencies to ensure proper exploration of the mineral resources in the state.

The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Olamilekan Adegbite, stated these on Thursday evening when he called on the governor at the Governor's Office, Osogbo.

This is even as the governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, ‎appealed to the Federal Government to allow full participation of states in the mining sector  by moving mining matters from the Exclusive List to the  Concurrent List in order for states to also legislate on mining and related matters.

The Minister, who described Osun ‎as a 'home of gold', reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to support the state in its efforts to properly harness her mineral potential for the development of the state in particular and the country at large.

He said government was ready to give the necessary support to Osun and Zamfara states  which he described as states with the largest gold deposits in the country.

Adegbite enjoined the state government to support the Segilola mining firm in its bid to unlock the mining potential in the state.

"Osun State occupies a critical position in the mining sector. That is why I found it very important to be here today to discuss on how to develop solid minerals.

"The development of mining sector is not a new thing. We have been on it for quite a number of years at least in the last ten years. But that wouldn't happen until we have the big players.

"What we have now in Nigeria is just surface mining. The real mining is about 500 metres down and this needs proper mining. That is why we are here in the state to discuss on how to actualise this objective.

"As a country, we have been trying to attract people to mining, but all we need is to have the big players to develop the sector. But, we have discovered that those that we have met talked about consistency, policy focus among others, and that has been the bane of developing the sector.

"Another related issue is the need to bring in the big players that can really invest in mining since much couldn't be earned from the artisanal miners.

"There is no doubt that mining has the capacity to create jobs and wealth.That is why we have come to collaborate with the state government to revitalise the sector.

"We are ready to collaborate with the Osun State Government to develop the mining sector. It is evident that Osun and Zamfara have the largest gold deposits. We are ready to partner with the two states to ensure proper exploration.

"Osun is lucky because there is Segilola Mining Firm which is already in place. We want the government to support it", he said.

In his remarks, Oyetola advocated the full participation of states in the mining sector.

He appealed to the concerned authorities to review and move mining matters from the  Exclusive List to the Concurrent List so as to allow full participation of the state governments in the sector.

Governor Oyetola who expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the recognition given to the state, said there is no doubt that mining remains a major economic breakthrough to the nation's socioeconomic quagmire. 

"I am quite excited to receive the minister here today. This shows that our effort to ensure proper mining is yielding positive results.

"We are committed to the diversification of the economy. That is why we are thinking out of the box to avoid being overdependent on monthly allocation.

"As a government, we are working assiduously to develop the non-oil sector in which mining is key. That is why we are working on policy control to ensure proper regulation of mining activities.

"What we have at the moment are artisanal miners who are like scavengers, and to go into full exploration, we must collaborate with the  Federal Government to secure an enabling environment to operate. And this can be achieved only if government removes the mining matters from the Exclusive List and move it to the Concurrent List as this would encourage full participation of states in mining.

"But looking at it as an entirely Federal Government affair, states might not be able to really explore the potential in the sector.

"We have been working hard to strengthen security, particularly in the mining area and this is being done through the Southwest joint security task force. And we are also working on a special security formation to ensure that our mining sites are properly secured.

"We are also registering the prospective miners as part of efforts to know those who are mining in the state. This initiative would help to ensure proper training of artisanal miners and proper control of the big players", Oyetola said.

CAC President lauds Oyetola on good governance

CAC President lauds Oyetola on good governance

. As JABU is set to confer doctorate award on him

President of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide, Pastor Abraham Akinosun, has commended Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for providing good leadership and governance in the state, describing the administration's performance in the last one year as superlative.

This is as Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji Arakeji, owned by the CAC is set to confer an award of Honorary Doctorate Degree (horis causa) in Public Administration on Governor Oyetola at its next convocation ceremony slated to hold on January 17, 2020.

Akinosun, who gave the commendation on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the Management of JABU, maintained that the governor's achievements in the last one year traversed all the sectors of the economy.

He said the university counted him worthy of the honour in view of his remarkable achievements in the State, adding that Oyetola is running a government with human face.

"We are here to congratulate Mr. Governor and appreciate his superlative performance in the last one year. No doubt, his achievements cut across all the sectors of the economy, including the development of infrastructure and human capital.

"This is why the University Council and the Board of Trustees have come to express our appreciation in concrete terms by awarding Your Excellency  with Honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Administration in the coming Convocation holding in January, 2020.

"We also appreciate your support for the church and the university and wish you a successful tenure. As you enter with dignity, so shall you end with dignity," Pastor Akinosun stated.

In his remarks, Governor Oyetola commended the University for promoting best practices by training entrepreneurs and business men and women for the benefit of the nation.

He expressed the administration's readiness to partner with the university to advance knowledge and skills acquisition in the state.

Governor Oyetola who appreciated the kind gestures extended to him for the honorary Doctorate Degree in Public Administration by the management of the institution, promised to see the honour as a challenge to continue to impact more on the lives of the people of the state.

"I am happy and honoured to receive you. I want to commend the management for running a first-class university. There is no doubt that your products are good, disciplined and committed. I am proud to have you in our state.

"I commend the management for running a programme that is first class. I commend you for being a university where business men and women are trained. I commend you for performing your corporate social responsibility in supporting the state by paying your tax regularly.

"We are ready to partner with the university on development. But then we have a lot of infrastructural decay to attend to. When I went round to do a thank you tour, the song in people's mouth was request to fix the roads. Thank you for considering me worthy of an Honorary Degree.

"It comes to me by surprise. The fact that I am an alumnus of a great university makes me to appreciate it the more. I look forward to the date," the governor said.

Earlier in his remarks, the Pro- Chancellor, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Pastor Anthony Imevbore, commended the administration of Governor Oyetola for investing in the education sector.

Imevbore, who described the university as a major employer of labour since its establishment in 1996, declared the university's readiness to collaborate with the government towards the advancement and actualisation of quality and functional education in the state.

He appealed to the state government to partner with the university particularly in the area of vocational and technical education as part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship skills.