Dissociate Yourself From ASUU Strike, Oyo Acting Gov Tells LAUTECH

Oyo State acting governor, Chief Bayo Lawal has called on the management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, ((LAUTECH), to dissociate itself from the ongoing strike action initiated by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU for the betterment of the students.

He made the call during the stakeholders engagement forum on 2023 budget held at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan.

He noted that the current administration has settled all necessary obligations.

While noting that the ongoing industrial action has affected the economy ,the acting governor said government has met 200 Million naira demand of the institution maintaining that skeletal services would not be condoned.

Earlier, the state Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musbau Babatunde, noted that the overall aim of the programme was to achieve extensive budget-performance.

Iyabo Adebisi

Three docked for attempted murder of a mornach

Three suspected thugs have been arraigned before the Osogbo magistrate court, Osun State for allegedly invading the palace of Alawo of Awo, Oba Abdulrazaq Taiwo Adegboyega and threaten to kill him. 

The three defendants are Adebayo Akinsilo, 40, Oloyede  Babatunde, 46 and Oloyede Habib, 28.

They were dragged to court on Wednesday on six-count charge bordering on conspiracy to commit felony wit, Unlawful invasion, and breach of peace. 

Police prosecutor, Mr Idoko John told the court that the defendants on the 26th August, 2022 at Awo invaded the palace of Alawo of Awo with others at large armed themselves with dangerous weapons such as machetes, axes, and charms while chanting war songs. 

He stressed that the defendants caused panic and fear to persons of Awo town and also threatened to kill the king should in case he failed to leave the throne. 

The offences according to Idoko contravene section Sections 516, 42, 86, 517, 70 and 249 (d) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. II Laws of Osun State of Nigeria 2002.

Meanwhile the defendants pleaded not guilty to the offences as their counsel Kehinde Adesinyan urged the court to admit their bail in most liberal terms. 

However, police prosecutor objected their bail noting that they are likely to commit similar offences or jump bail. 

The presiding Magistrate Adeyemoye Adeyeba having listened to both sides granted bail to the defendants in the sum of two million naira and two sureties in like sum. 

The case was adjourned to 12 October 2022 for hearing.

Adenitan Akinola

Osun community hails ILO for social intervention

Ibala Ijesa, a community in Obokun local government area of Osun State, has expressed utmost appreciation for the rehabilitation of 3 unit classroom block at Saint James Anglican School. 

The project was supported by the Osun State Steering Committee on Child Labour in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) through ACCEL Africa, Sponsored by the Government of Netherlands 

The Onibala of Ibala Ijesa, His Royal Highness, Oba Christopher Adegboyega Ariyo, on Wednesday, said the project will bring succour to the community. 

Oba Ariyo who was represented by Mr. Komolafe Ibrahim stressing that the community would forever be indebted to all that worked together to resuscitate the block and solicited  for enrollment of  students in school. 

The country Director for International Labour Organization (ILO), Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone Ms. Vannessa Phala, expressed her happiness over  the successul completion of the project.

"I am also very happy to open our newly renovated block and handed it over to the school teachers and the parents. These are great achievements for us. I'm sure working together with members of the community with the representatives of different ministries, members of the Child Labour, Steering Committee; we will do more.

"This is the most important intervention because it is about eliminating Child Labour. We need to work together to see that children stay in school. The community should try to patronize them so they can sell their products and really sustain their businesses in order to support their families."  

The ILO country Director assured  that  more similar developmental  works would be done in the community. 

Contributing , the National Project Coordinator for the ILO, ACCEL Africa Project in Nigeria, Agatha Kolawole said, the  project is  aimed  at eradicating  Child Labour in the area. 

*Here in Ibala we have been enrolled and support 50 children in school with uniforms, school bags, school sandals, notebooks, pens, textbooks among others. We also trained teachers" he said

In a remark, Osun State Controller of Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs Funmilayo Ayinla   stated that the rehabilitation project is tilt towards eradication of Child Labour in the state. 

"It's timely, highly commendable and to stop child labour. The children should not be hawking when they suppose to be in the classroom. 

"We also empowered the parents so they will be able to provide for these children," she said. 

Mrs. Abe Rachel Omolayo, the Head teacher in the school said project is commendable as well as timely. 

The beneficiaries appreciated the ILO and the Osun State Steering Committee on the elimination of child labour.

Empowerment equipment distributed included grinding machines, sewing machines, weaving machines, hairdressing, provision among others.

Amotekun Corps Nabs suspects for Looting Ekiti Airport

The Ekiti State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has paraded four suspects for stealing and burglary in the state. 

Parading the suspects in Ado-Ekiti, the Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Joe Komolafe (RTD), said the suspects were arrested at various areas of the state.

According to Brig. Gen. Komolafe, 32-year old Joshua Igoche and 31-year old Cletus Chinwe were arrested at the Ekiti New Cargo Airport for stealing Circular Machines and Circuit Motors meant for the contractors. 

He equally revealed that the other two suspects were arrested for burglary and possession of charms, bows and arrows at Omisanjana and Atinkankan areas of Ado-Ekiti. 

The Corps Commander added that the suspects would  be prosecuted by the Nigeria Police noting that the law that established Amotekun does not give them the powers to prosecute suspected criminals.

A GROUP OF MUSLIM WOMEN ADVOCATES GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA

      

The need for good governance at all levels, has again been stressed.

The Amirah, Federation of Muslim Women's Association of Nigeria, FOMWAN,Osun State, Alhaja Sadiat Oladapo made the call during a courtesy visit to Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA.

Alhaja Oladapo emphasized that Government should focus more on sectors including, Health, Education and Human Empowerment for sustainable growth. 

She explained that the purpose of the visit was to celebrate the Speaker of the House who recently marked his 50th Birthday and to pray for Honorable Members and Staff of the Assembly .

Alhaja Oladapo who commended the House for their unflinching support for FOMWAN Osun retirated the commitment of the Religious Body to continue to support Government. 

In an address, The Clerk of the House, Mr Simeon Amusan appreciated the visit of members of Osun Fomwan and urged Religious Bodies to intensify prayer for the country on the menace of Insecurity.

Cov/Mojisola Oladele

Adeleke restates commitment to local government reform.

Osun State Governor-Elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to local government reforms to significantly guarantee well being and improved living conditions of Osun citizens at the grassroots.

Speaking while receiving sub-committees reports of his transition committee on Monday, Senator Adeleke described local governments as "the building blocks of good governance", positing that his administration will fulfil his electoral promises by ensuring true autonomy for the local government system.

"I want to commend the various sub-committees for the fantastic job. Let me restate here that local government reforms is so dear to my heart because of so many reasons.

"First, a strong local government system is the best way to ensure grassroots development. Two, poverty alleviation is largely a local matter. So local governments with required resources will speed up prosperity. More importantly, competition will become a new way among the council Chairmen.

"I remember those days when council Chairmen competed for commissioning of projects. Local elected leaders built roads, develop agriculture, markets and transport terminals. I look forward to the return of that era when council chairmen will fill the Governor's schedule with project commissioning ", Senator Adeleke stated.

He however promised that his administration will restore accountability and transparency in the operations of the local governments to block excesses and corruption.

"We will not support autonomy that encourages defrauding of the people. We will ensure that resources and responsibilities devolved to the local governments in line with the Constitution are handled in compliance with due process and anti-corruption laws", the governor-elect stated.

Transition Sub-Committees which submitted reports include Government Structure, Legislative Relations, Public Service, Local Governments and Workers' sector.

Funmi Adekoya 

FADA’S WIFE TEACHES MORE PEOPLE HOW TO FISH GIVES THEM TOOLS OF TRADE

FADA’S WIFE  TEACHES MORE PEOPLE HOW TO FISH GIVES THEM TOOLS OF TRADE

In their usual practice of turning the economic situation of the less privileged and rewarding people for commitment and dedication to the assigned responsibilities and chores, Senator Adenigba  Fadahunsi ‘s family has today empowerment materials  to some people.

The materials which came in form of a support from Mama Fada’s Women of Integrity MFWI  a pet project of the senator’s wife, Mrs Victoria Adeola Fadahunsi were distributed to selected people in Ife Ijesa senatorial district and coordinators of NFWI the across the district, especially, those who have been able to prove their mettle in performing their duties.

In his message on the occasion which took place at One Community, One Industry Cottage headquarters, Ibokun in Obokun Local Government Area, Mr Adeola Fadahunsi assured the people of the kind of gesture periodically, urging women to key into the aspirations and objectives of MFWI for their political social and economic emancipation. Represented by Mrs Victoria Oluwaseun, initiator of One Community, One Industry noted that the program is part of the out of legislative role of his husband, pledging to do more to reach many constituents.

She urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the material to up their economic status  rather than sell them off.

Two of the beneficiaries Mrs Gbadamosi Aderonke, the coordinator of MFWI from Ilesa West Local Government and Princess Adetunberu Yetunde, the coordinator of MFWI. and one of the beneficiaries from Oriade Local Government appraised our dear Chief Mrs Adeola Victoria Fadahunsi, the wife of the distinguished Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi for her show of love. Expressing  joy over  what they described as  a promise fulfilled stressing that senator Fadahunsi is a rare breed of politicians who never reneges on his promise.