Oyo Govt. to Prioritise Food Security

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…

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Oyo Begins Sensitisation in Markets on Waste Management

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…

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Bring back environmental mobile court – Rickett Tells Oyo Govt.

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…

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Use Social Media at Hajj to Propagate Teachings, Benefits of Islam – Ahmaddiyya

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,…

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Oyo Reaffirms Commitment to Resilient Cities

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…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Be Watchful, Alert During Festivities – Makinde Tasks Residents

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…

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