Monday, 17 August 2020

Welfare of Osun People Tops Our Developmental Agenda - Oyetola

 Welfare of Osun People Tops Our Developmental Agenda - Oyetola

.......As Irewole APC calls  meeting of  selected wards' executives

The state government of Osun, under the leadership of  Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, has affirmed his administration's  commitment to take people welfare as a top priority.

The Governor added " Nothing can be achieved in the absence of people-oriented programmes and making people to have sense of belongings".

Oyetola,  spoke through his Deputy, Mr. Olugboyega Alabi, at a meeting organized by All Progressive Congress (APC), Irewole Local Government, Chapter , Ikire, under the Chairmanship of Alhaji Arimiyau Owoade.

The governor  affirmed the Government readiness to empower Osun people through no interest loan, for the purpose of supporting  people in their various businesses.

He also  appreciated  members of the party for their unrelenting efforts in delivering the gospel of the good governance of Oyetola's administration to people, charging them to sustain the tempo.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor, who doubles as Chairman Osun COVID-19 Task Force Team, used occasion to sensitise people to observe all precautionary  measures laid down by World Health Organization, as a way of containing the spread of the ravaging coronavirus. 

Speaking earlier, the Secretary of Irewole Elders Forum, Hon. Tayo Fawole, moved a motion to support Governor Gboyega Oyetola and his Deputy, Mr Gboyega Alabi,  for second term in office,  which was unanimously seconded by all wards executive members present at the meeting.

Also, there were progress reports from 11 wards,  which constitute  Irewole local government and LCDA,  where the ward Chairmen confirmed to the leaders of the party how members of PDP and ADP were moving to the party in droves.The wards Chairmen also appreciate Local Government Council Chairmen, the duo of Hon. Aderemi Abbas and Hon. Opeyemi Adeboye for their all-time support for the party.

Present at the meeting were some bigwigs of the Party,  both at the federal, state and local government levels, which include the Chairman Elders Forum, Alhaji Fasasi Ayoade Olubowale, Hon. Isiak Ayodele Owoade, Hon. Olasunkanmi Omotuntun, Hon. Tewogbade Aliu (APC State Youth Leader), Mrs Haastrup Funmilayo Ogunrinde, Mrs Okunola, Mrs Wuraola Ojo, Mr. Kunle Agbaakin. Hon Dayo Oyebamiji among others.

Etteh @67: Osun Deputy Governor, Alabi eulogises former speaker

 Etteh @67: Osun Deputy Governor, Alabi eulogises former speaker

The Deputy Governor, State of Osun, Benedict Alabi,  has congratulated his elder sister, who is the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon.  Patricia Olubunmi Etteh,  on her 67th birthday.


Alabi, described the former parliamentarian as an organised personality with high sense of coordination, hard-work and diligence, adding that, Etteh has written her name in gold in the sand of time within  Nigerian political circle and comity of nations.


This was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Olaniyi Ajibola, on Monday,  in Osogbo.


He added that the courage and resilience the former speaker displayed, which afforded her the opportunity to break an age-long barrier to emerge as the head of the lower chamber in Nigeria are worthy of emulation by young generation of women. 


The Deputy Governor,  further eulogised Etteh as a strong pillar of support for her family and the ancient town of Ikire as a whole.


" I wish an amazon, and a silent achiever a life full of tremendous accomplishments and good health .


"You are indeed a shining star in our fold, you have rightly paid your dues in the political climate  of our dear country and we can only wish you long life to do more in the service to humanity.


"On behalf of my immediate family and your children,  I say congratulations on this your special day Ma, Ojo yin adale, ninu Alafia, "Alabi stated.