OCCM IN ALLIANCE TO ENSURING INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE IN OSUN

In amplifying the voices of the citizens, the Osun Citizens’ Charter Movement (OCCM) has concluded plans to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure equity in the delivery of democracy dividends to the masses.

The movement is also looking forward to deliberate with the Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola in an engagement and deliberations concerning inclusive governance in the state.

In a chat with Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Saturday, the Chairman of the movement, Comrade Michael Olusesi Ebofin disclosed that OCCM team has been collaborating with relevant stakeholders in ensuring Government of human face for the people.

Comrade Ebofin, who emphasized the importance of feedback in any human setting also added that OCCM is currently working with the Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development, headed by Prof. Olalekan Yinusa, to facilitate an impactful engagement with the Governor for a feedback in September, 2021.

According to him, the event is to mark the third year of the presentation and signing of the Citizens’ Charter of Demand by the Governor at the gubernatorial debate held on 16th September, 2018, at Aurora Event Centre, Osogbo.

OCCM is a coalition drawn from varying sectors of Citizen Groups in Osun State, which include Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), National Council for Women Society (NCWS), National Council of Child Rights Advocates of Nigeria (NACCRAN), Federation of Informal Workers Organisation of Nigeria (FIWON) and Nigeria Youth Council (NYC).

Others are Joint National Association of People With Disability (JONAPWD), Association of Women In Trade (AWITA), Community Development Council (CDC), Media/ Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and Nigeria Bar Association (NBA).

OSUN APC LG CONGRESS: WE’RE DETERMINED TO CONDUCT CREDIBLE, FAIR, ACCEPTABLE POLL – COMMITTEE CHAIR, ELEGBELEYE

… PARTY LEADERSHIP HOLDS STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING IN OSOGBO

… GOV OYETOLA ASSURES ADEQUATE SECURITY

The Chairman of the National Committee on Local Government Congress of the All Progressives Congress in Osun (APC), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, on Friday disclosed the determination of the Committee to conduct a hitch-free, fair, free, credible and acceptable congress across the local government areas of the State.

He said the Committee was resolute to extend the hands of cooperation and support to all members as part of efforts to strengthen internal democracy and promote the spirit and principles of all inclusiveness and participatory democratic process.

The Committee which was set up by the National Extra Ordinary Convention Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was tasked to supervise and oversee the peaceful conduct of the exercise in the State.

This is even as Governor Gboyega Oyetola reassured residents, particularly the party loyalists of adequate security before, during and after the Congress.

Addressing the people during the stakeholders’ meeting held at the Party’s Secretariat, Osogbo, Elegbeleye disclosed that the Committee had been equipped with necessary facilities and electoral materials to ensure peaceful conduct in all the 30 Local Government Areas and Ife-East Area Office.

He assured the party’s leaders and members of equitable treatment just as he sought for maximum cooperation throughout the process.

Elegbeleye also noted that the Committee would do everything possible to ensure that the results of the Congress are announced on or before Sunday.”We are here again to ensure peaceful conduct. I can assure you all that the entire process will be peaceful as it was the last time.

“There is no doubt that Osun is known for peace. Osun is a State of Omoluabi and we are going to reflect this in all we do. We are here to supervise the conduct and I can assure you that we will put in our best to ensure free, fair, credible and acceptable Congress across the Councils.

“We will supervise the election and hopefully, we are going to get results on Saturday or latest Sunday,” he added.

In his remarks, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola said Goverment has put in place adequate security measures to ensure peaceful conduct.

Governor Oyetola appealed to members of the party to cooperate with the members of the Committee to ensure a free, fair, credible and acceptable Congress.

“It is quite an interesting thing. First of all, we thank God for having a successful Ward Congress. The party is united and I must commend the leadership of the party and everyone that has contributed to this success.

“Congress anywhere is to elect leadership of the party. Osun is known for peace and we are going to maintain this throughout the Congress and after. We have provided adequate security.”Congress should not be a battle thing. We have adopted consensus. We have confidence in the members of the committee to ensure peaceful conduct.

“So, let’s avoid violence. Let’s have peaceful Congress to elect new leaders of our party at the Local Government level tomorrow. My advice for those that might not have the opportunity to be returned is that there are several positions and opportunities. I don’t want you to be deterred but rather to remain resolute for the success and progress of our party.

“As we all know, the most important thing is to remain committed and be a very loyal party man. I am very happy for this peaceful atmosphere. We thank God for being with us.

“Please, let’s go to our respective local governments tomorrow to perform the exercise. It is my hope that it will be peaceful as it used to be,” Oyetola added.

In their separate remarks, Senate Spokesman, Senator Ajibola Bashir; Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye; Former Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Patricia Etteh and Acting APC State Chairman, Prince Gboyega Famodun, assured of the party’s readiness to ensure peaceful conduct.

OYETOLA GREETS AKERE, EX- INFORMATION COMMISSIONER AT 60

… SAYS HE’S A TEAM PLAYER

Governor of The State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated the State’s former commissioner for Information, Hon. Sunday Akere, on his 60th birthday anniversary.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Oyetola lauded the ex-commissioner for his service to the State and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

He said he joined the APC family in Osun, friends and political associates to feliciate Hon. Sunday Akere on his diamond birthday anniversary.

The governor described Akere as a team player and one who is always ready to take up whatever assignment given to him on behalf of the party.

“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of the State of Osun, I congratulate you on your birthday, and I pray that the Almighty God will never cease to bless you.

“On this occasion of your 60th birthday, the Progressives Family is proud of you as a team player and one who is never tired of taking up tasks on behalf of party.

“As you attain the Diamond age today, I pray that God in His infinite mercies will continue to strengthen and preserve you for more useful and purposeful service to Osun, the APC, Nigeria and mankind, “ Oyetola added.

OSUN NUJ HOLDS SYMPOSIUM TO MARK OSUN AT 30 TOMORROW

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council will tomorrow Friday hold the 2nd edition of its Quarterly Intellectual Discourse, NUJ Guest Platform at NUJ Press Centre, Osogbo by eleven o’clock in the morning.

This edition will focus on OSUN @ 30: THE JOURNEY SO FAR, THE PROSPECT AND PROJECTION.

A Statement by the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Comrade Sesan Adeleke and Secretary, Abisola Ariwodola indicated that a renowned Professor of history, Professor Siyan Oyeweso is the Guest Speaker while Osun State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Olalekan Yinusa is the Co-Speaker.

The statement noted that Osun State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola is the Special Guest of honour while the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Senator Adelere Oriolowo is the Chairman of the occasion.

It hinted that Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, Aroyinkeye 1 is the Royal Father of the day.

Other invited guests include the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Abudulahi Adeyanju Binuyo , Osun State commissioner for information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, Osun State House of Assembly Chief Whip, Hon Tunde Olatunji and Chief Press Secretary to Osun State Governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan.

OSUN NUJ TO HOLD SYMPOSIUM TO MARK OSUN AT 30

Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun state Council will on friday hold the second edition of its Quarterly Intellectual Discourse, NUJ Guest Platform at NUJ Press Centre, Osogbo by eleven o’clock in the morning.

This edition will focus on OSUN @30: THE JOURNEY SO FAR, THE PROSPECT AND PROJECTION.

A Statement by the chairman of the planning Committee, Comrade Sesan Adeleke, and secretary, Bisola Ariwodola indicated that a renowned Professor of history, Professor Siyan Oyeweso is the Guest Speaker while Osun State commissioner for Budget and Economic planning, Professor Olalekan Yinusa is the co speaker.

The statement noted that Osun state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola is the Special Guest of Honour while the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District ,Senator Adelere Oriolowo is the Chairman of the occasion.

It hinted that Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, Aroyinkeye 1 is the Royal Father of the day.

Other invited guests include the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Abudulahi Adeyanju Binuyo , Osun state commissioner for information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, Osun State House of Assembly Chief Whip, Hon Tunde Olatunji and Chief Press Secretary to Osun State Governor,Mr Ismail Omipidan.

‘You’re A TRUE LEADER’, OBOKUN EAST LCDA BOSS, BAMIDELE EULOGIES OWOEYE ON BIRTHDAY

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

The caretaker chairman for Obokun East Local Council Development Area, Hon. Bello Saliu Bamidele has described the speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye as a true and democratic leader, whose pedigree can not be quantified, just as he congratulated him on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.

This was contained in a congratulatory message issued and personally signed, copies of which was made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Tuesday.

According to the council boss, the number ‘3’ citizen in Osun has demonstrated his political sagacity with the way he is piloting the affairs of the legislative arm of the government.

Bamidele noted that, Owoeye’s political acumen has made the people of his constituency to develop trust in him and continue voting him as their representative at the State House of Assembly.

He described the ‘birthday boy’ as a glory of Ijesaland who has developed his constituents in all facets of life.

He however prayed God for more wisdom and knowledge for the celebrant to do more exploits in his service to humanity and God.

” I, on behalf of my local government rejoiced with you today on the occasion of your birthday anniversary, I fervently pray that, you will live to celebrate more years on earth with good health and all the goodies of life. Once again, accept my warm birthday greetings sir”, Bamidele said.

OSUN @30: OBOKUN EAST LCDA CHAIR, BAMIDELE REJOICES WITH OYETOLA, INDIGENES

The caretaker chairman for Obokun East Council Development Area, Hon. Bello Saliu Bamidele has rejoiced with the founding fathers of Osun state, the state governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola on the occasion of 30th creation anniversary.

Bello also congratulate the Indigenes of the state for success recorded so far since it’s creation.

This was contained in a release issued and personally signed, copies of which made available with the newsmen in Osogbo.

According to the council boss, the state has witnessed tremendous development since it’s creation most especially since the assumption of office of the progressives party.

He noted that, the All Progressives Congress as a party at the helms of affairs since 2010 has developed the state in all facets of life, adding that, the government of governor Adegboyega Oyetola has crowned it all by focusing on rural/ Urban development through rehabilitation of some long abandoned roads.

Bello gave kudos to governor Oyetola for developing rural health centres across the length and breath of the state, saying this has availed the people of the rural areas with opportunity of getting qualitative health care.

” Am using this medium to rejoiced with the founding fathers of the state for the good initiative had in creating the state which has turned to be food basket of the Nation”

“I, on behalf of the entire people of Obokun East Local Council Development Area, and all the progressives family congratulate the state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and all his cabinet members, the indigenes of the state and all the lovers of the state on the occasion of 30th creation anniversary, I prayed God for more success and development in the state”

AKINLEYE REJOICES WITH OSUN PDP PUBLICITY SECRETARY, AREOLA ON BIRTHDAY

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

A chieftain of People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Osun state, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye has joined the well wishers in rejoicing with the state pubIicity Secretary of the party, Hon Jacob Ayodeji Areola on the occasion of his birthday celebration, described him as a goal getter.

This was contained in a congratulatory message issued and personally signed copies of which made available with the newsmen in Osogbo on Wednesday.

According to him, Hon. Areola is a rear gem who has propelled the activities of the party in the state to an enviable pedestra.

He described the ‘birthday boy’ as vibrant mouthpiece of the party, whose activities during the short while in office has sell the party to the downtrodden citizens in the state.

Akinleye also described Hon. Areola as a patriotic companion whose working relationship with the capacity chairman of the party in the state have started yielding good results.

“I, on behalf of my family and friends congratulate you on your birthday. May the years ahead offer you great moments of accomplishment and desired victories, even as you continue to stand firm in service of God and man.

OBOKUN EAST LCDA BOSS, BAMIDELE REITRATES COMMITMENT TOWARDS AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

The caretaker chairman for Obokun East Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Hon. Bello Saliu Bamidele has assured the people of the council area of it government’s resolve to assist the farmers in developing the agric sectors in the local government.

He also reitrated his commitment towards making the council area the food basket of the state.

Hon. Bamidele gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen in Ilare, the headquarters of the local government on Tuesday

According to him, the administration under his leadership will strives to ensure that farmers in the local government enjoy adequate assistance from the local government to boost their productivity in accordance with the cardinal programs of governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

He said, plans are at top gear to meet with the farmers and fashioned out modalities in putting the agricultural sector of the local government in proper shape.

According to him, arrangement with the Central Bank of Nigerian representatives on Agric loan is ongoing, in order to give loan to rural farmers

The council boss also reaffirm his pledge towards running all-inclusive government in the council area, adding that his door is open for suggestions that will lead the LCDA to a greater heights.

He however enjoined the good people of Obokun East to continue in supporting the progressive government in the state in it’s bid to take the state to an enviable position .

Bamidele also implored the people in the 5 wards of the council to rally support for his administration in it’s bid to making the council area a agric hub of the state.

11-YEAR-OLD GIRL SEEKS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SKELETAL DYSPLASIA SURGERIES

By Sunday Oguntuyi, Osogbo

An 11-year-old girl, Owoeye Dorcas is seeking the help of Nigerians to help raise a sum of 1, 880,000,00 for her skeletal dysplasia surgery.

Dorcas has been suffered from multiple skeletal dysplasia.

She will require multiple surgeries to correct the deformities in her limbs.

She was said to have been battling with the deformities since her childhood.

The skeletal dysplasia according a family member seemed to be inheritance as her biological father had also suffered the same deformities.

In a letter signed by Dr Esan O. FMCS( Ortho Consultant Orthodontist Surgeon Arthroplasty Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife urged well meaning Nigerians to accord her assistance within their reach.

According to the statement, “the patient is being managed by our unit for multiple skeletal dysplasia.

“She will require multiple surgeries (four) to correct the deformities in her limbs.

The father of the girl, Mr.Owoeye Sunday James said, he was suffering from similar deformities before Dorcas was born, adding that, his wife has left when she can’t cope with the situation in the family.

Owoeye appealed to all the well-meaning Nigerian to come to his aid and rescue his daughter, Dorcas from multiple skeletal dysplasia.

Below is a breakdown of the cost implementation for the surgery:

Surgery; 100,000,00, Anesthesia; 80,000,00, Pack; 200,000.00, Physiotherapy; 150, 000.00, Instrumentation; 500,000.00, Admission & Feeding; 200,000.00, Drugs; 100.000.00, Investigations; 150,000.00

The total amount amount needed for the surgery according to the Doctor is N1,880.000.00

“Kindly accord her any assistance within your care, the Orthopedic”, surgeon said.

“Dorcas is being managed by our unit”, the doctor said

Here are the account details of for any financial assistance; 3050243386, Bank: First Bank, Account Name: Owoeye Sunday James, the phone number to call is: 08132989992