OSUN NUJ HOLDS SERVICE OF SONG IN HONOUR OF FOLAKEMI ALONGE ON SATURDAY

Service of song and commendation in honour of Mrs Folakemi Alonge holds on Saturday. .

A statement by the chairman of Nigeria Union of journalists,Osun state council,comrade Wasiu Ajadosu and secretary ,Mr Bukola Elufadejin indicated that the service will hold at NUJ press centre ,Iwo road,Osogbo by eleven o’clock in the morning.

The statement urged members of the union to be part of the event so as to give last respect to the committed and dedicated state officer of the union.

It enjoined members of the union,public office holders and members of the public to come to the event with their face masks while social distance as well as other protocols on covid 19 will be maintained at the event.

ODO-OTIN SOUTH LCDA CHAIRMAN CONDOLES WITH NUJ, OSBC ON ALONGE’S DEATH

The Executive Chairman of Odo-Otin South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Inisa, Hon. Chief Mrs Bibitayo Ajala has commiserated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) and the family of the deceased, Folakemi Alonge on her sudden death.

This was contained in a statement made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo on Thursday.

Hon. Bibitayo who described the late Alonge as a courageous, committed and rare professional, stated that her shocking passage was unbelievable.

She charged NUJ members in Osun State to learn a lesson in the death of Alonge, who made a remarkable mark in her chosen carreer and humanity in general, in her lifetime.

She also described the late Alonge as a God-fearing person whose service to God will remain memorable for all who left behind.

She prayed for the repose of her soul in Paradise and the fortitude for all her loved ones to bear the irreparable loss.

EBURU FELICITATES WITH ALAAFIN OVER 50TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY

A prominent traditional ruler in Osun State, the Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji 11 has felicitated with the Alafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who clocks 50 years on the throne of his forebears.

The Monarch stated this in a Press Statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbolagunte Bamigbola, and which was made available to Nigerian Platform in Osogbo, on Thursday.

Oba Okunoye described the Alafin of Oyo as a symbol of peace and unity in Yoruba land, saying that his steadfastness and love for others have contributed imensely to the growth and development recorded in Yoruba land since his ascension to the throne.

He noted that the 50 years reign of Oba Adeyemi have been significant with remarkable developments in Oyo kingdom and Yoruba nation at large.

Oba Okunoye who is an educationist of international repute described the Alafin as a symbol of tradition, norms and values of the Yoruba race.

He said the love Alafin has for all Yoruba towns and their monarchs contributed to love among royal fathers in Yoruba land, adding that his emergence as the patron of Network of Kings in Osun country side has brought significant development to the organization.

Also, Oba Okunoye said the Alafin of Oyo, being the Chairman, Board of Visitors, Centre for Rural Affairs and Community Development (CERACODE) where he (Eburu) serves as the chairman, Board of Trustees, has helped in the development of many communities through his lofty ideas.

The Eburu of Iba also hailed the acumen and high sense of history of the Alafin of Oyo, saying that his knowledge of history is second to none.

The monarch therefore called on the Alafin to continue to serve the Yoruba nation and Nigera at large through his wisdom and experience, even as he prayed to God to grant the Alafin good health and long life.

He also prayed for peace and tranquility in Oyo kingdom where the Alafin presides as the by traditional head and wish the first class monarch more glorious and eventful years on earth as he continues to serve humanity.

OSUN NUJ DECLARES SEVEN-DAY MOURNING PERIOD IN HONOUR OF FOLAKEMI ALONGE

Nigeria Union of journalists, Osun State Council has declared a seven-day mourning period in honour of an executive member of the union, Mrs Folakemi Alone who died yesterday after a brief illness.

A statement by the chairman of the union, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu and Secretary, Comrade Bukola Elufadejin said the union will put all its activities on hold within the period.

The statement noted that Mrs Folakemi who worked with Osun State Broadcasting Corporation before her death was a committed and dedicated member of the union.

The vacuum she left as ex -Officio would be very difficult to fill by the union especially her contributions to the success recorded by the union in the recent time.

It is the prayer of the union that God Almighty will grant the family, relatives and NUJ the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

MRS FUNKE ADEKOLA FOR BURIAL TOMORROW

The burial of Mrs Maria Funke Adekola (nee Abiola) will hold tomorrow Friday 8th January, 2021.

A release signed by Mr Abiola Victor Abayomi on behalf of the family states that the Requim Mass will take place at St Benedict Catholic Cathedral, Popo, Osogbo by 9:00am.

The release added that there will be a lying in State of the deceased in the Church Premises by 8:20am, while the interment will take place at the Church Cementry after the Funeral Mass.

Mrs Adekola aged 49, who hailed from the Abiola’s Dynasty of the Babalagbede Compound, Ilare passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo after a brief illness.

Until her death, she was a teacher with the Osun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

She is survived by children, brothers, sisters, uncles, cousins, and aged mother.

The release urged all attendees to put on their nose mask, as COVID-19 Protocols will be observed.

MRS FUNKE ADEKOLA FOR BURIAL TOMORROW.

The burial of Mrs Maria Funke Adekola (nee Abiola) will hold tomorrow Friday 8th January, 2021.

A release signed by Mr Abiola Victor Abayomi on behalf of the family states that the Requim Mass will take place at St Benedict Catholic Cathedral, Popo, Osogbo by 9:00am.

The release added that there will be a lying in State of the deceased in the Church Premises by 8:20am, while the interment will take place at the Church Cementry after the Funeral Mass.

Mrs Adekola aged 49, who hailed from the Abiola’s Dynasty of the Babalagbede Compound, Ilare passed away in the early hours of Tuesday at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo after a brief illness.

Until her death, she was a teacher with the Osun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

She is survived by children, brothers, sisters, uncles, cousins, and aged mother.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A VISIONER, AKOGUN LERE OYEWUMI.

A warm birthday anniversary to a visioner, a political icon, a truthful team player, a dependable game changer and helper of destinies in this generation, Akogun Kamorudeen Lere Oyewumi.

Akogun is a distinguished personality whose antecedent as a politician and philantropist cannot be exhausted by words. He stands out among equals in adding values to life, destinies and humanity in general.

My political history and records will be incomplete without acknowledging your roles, generosity and high propensity to deliver when you nominated me as Osun Central Senatorial Chairman in the State PDP Congress in 2012.

You are such a visionary, realistic and indefatigable leader whose words cannot be taken with a hand of levity in politics, business and humanitarianism.

I celebrate you today and always for your love, mindful disposition to the liberation of people and undiluted efforts targeted at arriving at an egalitarian society.

GOD bless you as you match on to fulfilment on every side by HIS grace, may your heart desires come to fulfilment before your very eyes in sound health, happiness and prosperity, AMEN 🙏🙏🙏

Many happy returns sir, congratulations 🍾 🍷

Signed:
Reverend Bunmi Jenyo (JP)
PDP Ila Local Government,
Osun State.

January 5, 2021

Press Statement

PDP: Osun State Secretariat

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alerts Nigerians of clandestine plots by certain individuals to set up a strange office in Osogbo, Osun state, and purport such to be the Osun State secretariat of the PDP.

For the avoidance of doubts, the PDP states in unequivocal terms that our legitimate state secretariat in Osun State remains our office located at Km 3, Ikirun Road, beside Federal Road Safety Corps Office, Biket Area, Osogbo, Osun state.

It is imperative to state that our great party does not operate or recognize any other state secretariat in Osun State other than the above stated.

All party members, critical stakeholders and supporters, particularly in Osun state and the nation at large, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), all security agencies, the media and the general public should take note and be guided by this accordingly.

The leadership of the PDP charges all our members in Osun state to continue to work together and not be distracted by any such divisive plots, especially at this time that our party is working relentlessly to rescue our nation from misrule.

Signed:

Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary

AN ICON IS A YEAR OLDER

Hearty felicitations to an iconic leader of men, a quintessential personality, a likable statesman, erudite Professor and a special gift of GOD to mankind, Prof. Wale Oladipo, on this glorious occasion of your birthday anniversary.

The significance of your birthday cannot be diverted from the radiating spirit of joy, happiness and hope of this moment because these are actually what you represent, in the real sense of your existence.

You continue day after day, making reputable marks on lives, endeavours and destinies without necessarily seeking attention or pecuniary returns.

Obviously, that you are best among your equals is an understatement as you keep on imparting people in the best way possible, and discovering solutions for seemingly impossible blockages.

Indeed, you are an asset, not only to your generation but also to posterity yet unborn. That explains the magnitude of your imput, impacts and influence on the collective struggle of a people to be liberated, vindicated and independent.

You are a blessing to people privileged enough to know you and feel your soothing supernatural touch of generosity, humanitarianism and philanthropic gestures, in variety of ways.

Sir, it is your birthday, have a blast and enjoy your new year in more splendour, fresh favours from GOD and unending grace. You shall not know better yesterday, AMEN. 🙏🙏🙏

Congratulations sir, many happy returns!

Signed:
Reverend Bunmi Jenyo (JP)
PDP Ejigbo Ward 2,
Ila Local Government,
Ila Orangun, Osun State.

DON’T LOSE HOPE IN THE NEW YEAR, OSUN MONARCH CHARGES NIGERIANS

The Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof) Adekunle Adeogun Okunoye Oyedeji 11 has urged Nigerians to strive to achieve greater heights in the new year 2021, just as he urged them not to lose hope in the new year.

He urged the people not to be depressed by the events of the year 2020, as he opined that the new year is full of many potentials.

In his new year message, the royal father urged the people to work hard in the new year and expect great results in the year.

Oba Okunoye who is a renowned educationist and Information Communication Technology (ICT) expert implored Nigerians not to lose hope in the country, stressing that “there is hope for Nigeria to rise as giant in economy, commerce and industry in the year 2021.”

He said “if we want to make outstanding progress in our endeavours and life, we must not jettison the need for hard work, perseverance and dedication to duty.”

Also, the traditional ruler who charged well meaning Nigerians to extend hands of fellowship to the less privileged in the society, also urged government at all levels to see to the plights of the people instead of politicising issues that are affecting the welfare of the masses.

“Those at the corridors of power today must be reminded to rather look into the plights of their people and provide succour for them, at this critical time, instead of indulging in selfishness and personal aggrandizement, only to gain political scores” the monarch said.