BY Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin Oyo State Commissioner for Agricultural and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye says the state is now among the largest producer of cassava in the country.Barrister Olaleye made this known at an Inter-Ministerial press briefing in commemoration of the 6th year in office of Governor Seyi Makinde.According to Barrister Olaleye, said the cassava…
Oyo State Government, on Thursday, declared that anti-open grazing law is still in force in the state. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, announced this during an inter-ministerial press briefing held in Ibadan, the state capital. He said more than 58 cows have been arrested in the last two years, while…
The Oyo State Mobilisation Agency for Socio-Economic Development, on Thursday, announced plans to commence a sensitisation campaign against indiscriminate waste disposal across major markets in the state.The Director-General of the agency, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, Hon. Kehinde Akande, at his office…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Oyo State Steering Committees on Child Labour under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, has called on parents to join hands in the campaign to eliminate child labour in the country. A member of the Committee, Mr. Olubayo Oyedeji made this known while featuring on Pensioners FM stewardship Yoruba Programme,…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Oyo state council has called on the management of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service to prioritise dialogue and consultation with stakeholders before sacking staff members. Secretary, Oyo NLC, Comrade Bayo Aribatise made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan. According to the statement,…
By Yetunde Oke A retired Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ibadan North Local Government, Oyo State, Comrade Olasupo Rickett, has called for the resuscitation of Environment Mobile Court across the state. Comrade Rickett made this known in an interview, after featuring on Pensioners FM programme, Isimidun. According to Comrade Rickett, Environment Mobil Court will pave way…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As Nigerians commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, a Chieftain of All Progressives Congress,APC,in Oyo State, Barrister Akeem Agbje has described the moment as a memorable and an eventful period in the history of existence of the people of Oyo State and the nation According to the Ibadan based Legal Icon and astute…
By Adebayo Yusuf Muslim Pilgrims have been urged to use social media at Hajj to propagate the teachings and benefits of Hajj rather than filming for entertainment. The Circuit Missionary, Ahmaddiyya Muslim Jamaat, Ibadan Circuit, Alhaji Muhammad-Mudasru Alaka and Vice Chancellor, Minaret University, Ikiru, Osun State, Professor Abdulrahman Abdullahi made this known at Eid ground,…
Oyo state government is working towards creating more resilient cities, focusing on sustainable urban development and improving quality of life for residents. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, stated this at an International Conference on a sustainable built environment, at the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management University of Ibadan. He…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has enjoined residents of the state to be watchful and be security conscious, especially during festivities. Makinde made this declaration in his Eld-Kabir festival message. The statement was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju. Makinde charged Muslim Ummah to use the occasion of the blessed festival…