By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin The coronation committee for the 44 Olubadan of Ibadanland, has extended invitation to sons and daughters of the ancient city and guests from across Nigeria and beyond to the coronation ceremony of Oba Rashidi Ladoja. The Chairman of the committee, Chief Bayo Oyero, extended the invitation to all and sundry at the…
The Oyo State Government has announced the deployment of over 2,000 security operatives to ensure a peaceful and well-coordinated coronation ceremony for Oba Rashidi Ladoja, who will be officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday at the ancient Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Ademola Ojo, disclosed…
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, is rallying influential indigenes to support the weeklong celebration of the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The move by CCII, widely described as unprecedented, will usher in Oba Ladoja as he officially wears the beaded-crown next Friday as the 44th Olubadan. President-General…
By Yetunde Oke The Oyo state government in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF and International Labour Organisation, ILO has launched the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System Project in the state, funded by the European Union, EU. UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Mr Saeed Wafaa, made this known at the official launch in Ibadan, held…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Oyo state government has organised a 2- day sensitisation programme for over 400 prospective retirees of primary school teachers and local government staff in the state. The programme was aimed to enlighten the prospective retirees on proper documentation without the involvement of middle men in ensuring a seamless retirement plan. Chairman,…
The Oyo State Government announced that it had paid over 8,000 pensioners their gratuities within the last six years. This state Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Professor Salihu Adelabu, made this announcement during a live appearance at a Television Station in Ibadan, the state capital. He explained that the remarkable progress was made possible after…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In a major step towards eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Southern Nigeria, the Oyo State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called for a strengthened prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation, (FGM) cases across Edo, Ekiti, Osun, Ondo, and Oyo States. This submission was upheld at a…
By Aanuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo State Government will officially launch its sub-national African Continental Free Trade Area implementation strategy tomorrow (Friday), becoming the first Nigerian state to formally adopt and implement the continental trade framework in Africa. The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on International Trade and AfCFTA, Neo Theodore-Tlhaselo, announced this while briefing…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Acting Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal on Thursday inspected ongoing Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) roads and physical improvement of markets across the state, calling on the Contractor handling the project to intensify efforts toward timely completion of the projects. Lawal while speaking alongside the Commissioner for Agriculture…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has commenced the construction of a 400,000-litre capacity elevated Braitwaite water tank at Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan. This initiative is part of efforts to upgrade the airport towards achieving international status. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Water Corporation, Hon. Elias Adeojo,…