Osun Dep Gov. Alabi charges Christians to seek redemption as Lenten season begins.

Osun Dep Gov. Alabi  charges Christians to seek redemption as Lenten season begins.

The Deputy Governor, state of Osun, Mr Benedict Alabi has charged the populace to allow the spirit of God to live in them as man is accountable to God on how he spent his life at the end of his journey on earth.

The Deputy Governor gave the charge on Wednesday at Ash Wednesday service which marked the commencement of this year's lenten season held at St Benedict Catholic Cathedral, Popo, Osogbo.

Mr Alabi who was flanked by his wife Mrs Oyefunke Alabi  said Ash Wednesday symbolises the call for repentance, redemption and sharing with the less privileged.

He enjoined Nigerians to always live together in love, unity and service to God and humanity

In his words of exhortation, the Lord Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Osogbo Rt. Reverend John Oyejola said Lenten period is a season to get reconnected to God and relate well with human being through Prayers, alms giving, love and repentance from sinful life.

On Amotekun Corps Bill: Oyetola commends Osun parliament for sense of responsibility.

On Amotekun Corps Bill: Oyetola commends Osun parliament for  sense of responsibility.

Governor State of Osun Mr Gboyega Oyetola has lauded the state of Osun House of Assembly for giving Osun Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Bill expeditious Public hearing.

He commended the state parliament for the sense of responsibility by giving the security and well-being of the people of the state a top most priority.

The Governor gave the commendation on Monday at a public hearing session of the State of Osun Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Bill held at State House of Assembly Complex, Osogbo.

Mr Oyetola had two weeks ago forwarded the bill to the state house of Assembly as executive bill for consideration as a legal framework for the establishment of the Joint security network by the Southwest states' Governors code-named Amotekun.

The State House of Assembly upon receiving the bill considered it for public hearing after giving it first and second reading with a view to seeking the opinions of the general public especially the stakeholders before passing it into law.

Mr Oyetola who spoke through his Deputy Mr Benedict Alabi said this shows the quality of the leadership of the house and depicts the pride of place the house accords matters of State and public importance.

" This is a clear testimony of the readiness of the house to work with the other arms of government to take Osun to unprecedented heights without compromising its constitutional responsibilities.

"This public hearing session of the State of Osun Security Network Agency and the Amotekun Corps Bill is a huge complement to our efforts as government at making peace and security the harbinger of progress and development".

He stated that the joint security network is the metaphor for peace and the highway to the economic transformation that people desire.

While describing Amotekun as critical to the development agenda of his administration, Governor Oyetola said the initiative is in the best interest of the future of the people and for a sustainable development hence the need for all and sundry to own the initiative and nurture it.

" As a government, we have always believed that our people are the most precious resources. consequently, in the spirit of democracy and in the firm belief that our collective reasoning will deliver the best way to secure ourselves and drive us to own our game, we are soliciting inputs from you all on how best to secure our state and our people", Mr Oyetola added.

Education Policy: We’re committed to securing our children’s future --Oyetola .Receives Panel’s report

Education Policy: We’re committed to securing our children’s future --Oyetola
.Receives Panel’s report

The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said his administration is resolved to repositioning the State for the betterment of all the citizens, saying that it is committed to securing future of the children and those unborn.

He said government remains committed to improving every sector as its policies and programmes are driven by citizens' needs.

Governor Oyetola stated these on Monday while receiving the report of the panel of the Education Policy Review Roundtable Summit at the Governor’s Office, Abere, Osogbo.

The Governor  had earlier constituted the Panel led by a renowned educationist, Professor Olu Aina, to look at some extant education policies in the State, with a mandate to review and come up with workable recommendations that could further improve the State’s education system.

Quoting a renowned American author, John C. Maxwell, who has written many books on leadership, Oyetola, who noted ‘a man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them,’ further said every responsible and responsive government must make people's demands the basis of its policies and implementation.

He added that the need to review the education policy was informed by the people's demand, saying the government would ensure full implementation of whatever that will improve the lots of the people and protect the future of its children.

"It was our desire to hearken to the yearnings and aspirations of the citizenry that necessitated this review in the first instance.

"As a government, our policies and programmes are driven by citizens' needs. These needs which were further validated by the United Kingdom Department for International Development's (DFID)- funded Citizens Needs Assessment exercise in Osun, were harvested during the Thank You Tour/Town Hall Meetings, where the people told us in plain language that they wanted some aspects of our educational policies removed, adjusted or improved upon.

"That was what led to the Policy Review Roundtable Summit, the report of which we are receiving today. We are prepared to do what will improve the lots of our people and protect the future of our children.

"As a leader therefore, I am conscious of the need to be just and fair to all manner of people regardless of their leanings in the discharge of my duties. This I will always uphold.

"Finally, let me once again thank the Chairman and members of the Policy Review Panel for investing their time in the future of our children and those unborn.

"Rest assured that your efforts will not be in vain. We will be swift and proactive in debating it at our level with a view to implementing the recommendations without any further delay", Oyetola added.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the panel, Professor Olu Aina, said the panel had painstakingly reviewed and addressed all education-related issues with a view to “strengthening the delivery of quality and affordable education in response to the wishes and yearnings of the people of the State.”

He noted that the panel proposed 11 recommendations within the context of the national education policy and global best practices, saying for instance that  the merging of Primary 5 and 6, though laudable for reason of school feeding initiative, violated the 6-3-3-4 structure.

Prof. Aina added that the creation of “the 4-5-3-4 and the Middle School are unknown to the National Policy on Education (NPE). “

While recommending the retaining of Opon Imo, with some medications, other issues X-rayed by the panel are: policy of mixing male and female pupils in schools established for single sex students and desirability of retaining the posts of Head Masters General and Tutors General in the rank of Permanent Secretary among others.

"The issues were subjected to comprehensive and critical review; they were individually discussed in consideration of situating the education policies of the State of Osun within the context of the overall national education policy and global best practices, and especially considering the interest of students and their parents.

“Even though education is on the concurrent legislative list of the Constitution of Nigeria, a state policy should be closely aligned to, and flow from the National Policy so that products of our education policy and practice are not disadvantaged,” Prof. Aina added.

JKF @55 Oyetola congratulates Ekiti state Governor

JKF @55 Oyetola congratulates Ekiti state Governor

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of The State of Osun has congratulated the Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF),  Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on the occasion of his 55th birthday anniversary.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Sunday, the governor also praised Fayemi for using his good offices to impact positively on the lives of the people of Ekiti.

Oyetola further said: “ As you clock 55 today, I join your family, brother governors,  friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for your life, which has so far been marked by outstanding accomplishments.

“Our Chairman, on behalf of my family, the Government and people of The State of Osun, I congratulate you on your birthday, and I pray  that the Almighty God will never cease to bless you immensely.

"I also pray that Almighty God give you wisdom, peace and happiness. Enjoy this day to the fullest, our Chairman! Happy birthday to you,” Oyetola said.

Oyetola commends NAF for launching Commando Training Village to boast fight against security threats

Oyetola commends  NAF for  launching  Commando Training Village to boast fight against security threats

Governor state of Osun Mr. Gboyega Oyetola has commended the Nigerian Air Force for choosing Osun in the southwest to establish the Nigerian Air Force Commando Training Village to help conduct more realistic exercises against Insurgency, Terrorism and banditry in the country.

Mr Oyetola gave the commendation on Monday in Ipetu-Ijesa during the commissioning of Commando Training Village at 209 Quick Response Squad Headquarters at the Nigerian Air Force Base Ipetu Ijesa.

The Governor who was represented by his Deputy Mr Benedict Alabi said this laudable initiative would further enhance the skills and competences of men and officers of the Nigerian Air Force and also making them more tactical against the security threats in Nigeria

" The initiative will be the third exercise undertaken at this Air Force Base in Osun within the last six months with one in August last year where a block of 12-bedroom flat was commissioned for the comfort of its officers and men  and also the launching of Counter Terrorism Exercise codenamed “Buje Ekun” at the base two months after.


"The initiative will no doubt send the right signal to criminals in the state who are in the habit of distabilising the peace of the state and the nation.

" This commissioning is one of the numerous efforts of the NAF to make them effectively combat security threats in the nation.

"The State of Osun is proud to be part of the nation building efforts towards ensuring that the country is liberated from any security threats.."

The governor commended the Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Sadique, for the efforts at ensuring his officers  and men are equipped to face the security challenges confronting the nation

He said the Commando Training  Ground is an assurance to the people that it would further boast security in the state and the region.

Governor Oyetola assured the readiness of his administration to at all time provide  necessary support for the success of all the laudable efforts of the Nigerian Air Force to provide adequate security for the people of the country.

He used the occasion to commend President Muhammad Buhari for giving priority to the security of lives and property of Nigerians.

He said these bold steps by the Nigerian Air Force attest to the huge importance the federal government under president Buhari places on security especially the security and safety of the people of the Southwest.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chief of Air staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Sadique represented by Air Vice Marshall Idiami said government has invested so much to improve on skills and capacity building for men and officers of Nigerian Air Force for their effectiveness in the fight against insecurity.

According to him, there is need to always improve on the tactics and skills of his men considering the various dimensions of the security challenges facing the country.

Osun Deputy Governor Described Alh. Gbadamosi Okunola Lawal as an essential progressive Leader on his 93 birthday.

Osun Deputy Governor Described Alh. Gbadamosi Okunola Lawal as an essential progressive Leader on his 93 birthday.

The Deputy Governor, State of Osun, Mr. Benedict Alabi has described Alhaji Gbadamosi Okunola Lawal as a progressive leader who worked and live with progressive fame.

The Deputy Governor stated this  in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sunkanmi Ajiboye to felicitates with the highly respected All Progressive Congress Party leader in Ifelodun local government who is a year older today 1st of February, 2020.

 He appreciates and commends Baba G. O Lawal for his unhindered  leadership support in the progress of the Party in Osun Central Senatorial District, most especially Ifelodun, Boripe, and Odo-otin Federal Constituency.‎

Mr Alabi enjoined people to emulate Baba in all their dealings within and outside the political corridor and further pray for Baba to continue to wax stronger in uplifting the party in the state.

“You honestly deserve to be celebrated on your birthday Sir. You are such a wonderful leader who has contributed immensely to our progress not only in the state of Osun but also in Nigeria. It is my prayer that the merciful God will bless your life with many peaceful and happy moments.
Happy 93rd birthday Sir. I wish you a life, filled with good health and all the good things that you deserve.
May all your wishes come true”. Mr. Alabi concluded.