NUJ OSUN MOURNS BISHOP FOLUSO TAIWO .

The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ )Osun State Council has commiserated with the family, friends and relatives of Bishop Foluso Taiwo over his sudden demise.

A release jointly signed by the chairman of the council, Com Wasiu Ajadosu and the Hon Secretary. Com Bukola Elufadejin described his death as a rude shock and painful.

The ace broadcaster and respected cleric would be missed not only by his immediate family member but the media and religious circles, considering his antecedents in the media industry and Anglican Family.

‘Bishop Foluso Taiwo lived an exemplary life which will forever remain in the marble of history’, the statement added.

The council therefore prayed God to grant him eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

BALARABE MUSA’S DEATH IS END OF AN ERA – ACTION ALLIANCE

National Chairman of the Action Alliance (AA), Hon Adekunle Rufai Omoaje has described the death of former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa as the end of an era.

The AA national Chairman who recalled the numerous contributions of the deceased to the nation’s democracy, hailed his meritorious service to his state and the country at large during his life time.

He said the laudable achievements of the deceased politician when he held sway as the national Chairman of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) were remarkable.

Omoaje who succeeded Musa as the national Chairman of the CNPP, said “as if our late leader and mentor knew he would die so soon, he had a robust discussion with me recently and encouraged me to do my best to serve humanity.”

The AA leader assured that he would continue from where the deceased stopped, promising not to dissapoint him even in death.

Describing the late politician as a political icon of his time, Omoaje noted that the forthrightness of Alhaji Balarabe Musa should be emulated by all politicians of the present generation.

He called on all politicians to learn from the life and times of Balarabe Musa and live uprightly as he did during his days on earth.

He also called on the Kaduna State governmemt the federal government to immortalize the late politician in recognition of his meritorious service to the state and the nation at large.

HURRAY, HON. MULIKAT AKANDE-ADEOLA IS 60

A hearty felicitations to a unique woman of substance, the epitome of respect, beauty and progress, the ‘Obinrin Rere’ of our time, a former Majority Leader in the green Chamber of the National Assembly and a leader per excellence, Rt. Hon. Mulikat Adeola-Akande on this auspicious occasion of your 60th birthday anniversary celebration.

Alhaja, the outpouring of encomiums, best wishes and prayers for you on this day is signifying the essence of existence that you have devoted the whole of your life into. You have proven beyond reasonable doubts that life is worth living in for the downtrodden.

Your birth in the Jokodolu’s compound, Ogbomosho in Oyo State is indeed a rare blessing to mankind, not only in the South West of Nigeria but the country and the world at large.

You have indeed distinguished yourself in leadership capacity, sagacity, loyalty, consistency, development and utilisation for the benefits of mankind. You’re one in a million, talking about the special gift of GOD to humanity, in variety of ways.

In the political, social, economic and humanitarian circles, your tenacious, reliable and trustworthy touch is making an unquantifiable difference day after day. Your exemplary leadership styles know no bounds.

On a special occasion of reflection such as this, may GOD Almighty fill your heart with inexplicable happiness, ceaseless joy and longevity of life to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

I join millions of people across the globe to celebrate an iconic leader that you are.

I wish you long life in robust health, perfect security, all-round bliss and abundant blessings of the Almighty GOD, AMEN. 🙏

60 hearty cheers to a great leader, dance your dance and enjoy your new season!

Congratulations Madam🍷🍾

Signed:
Reverend Bunmi Jenyo,
PDP Osun State.

OYETOLA LIFTS CURFEW IN OSUN

The Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has lifted the curfew that followed the disruption of peace in the State.

It will be recalled that the government had earlier relaxed the 24-hour indefinite curfew to run from 8:00pm till 6:00am daily, following observation of citizens’ compliance and cooperation with the government’s efforts to restore peace and normalcy to the State.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, citizens can now go about their businesses and other transactions beyond 8:00pm without any hindrance or restrictions with effect from Wednesday November 11.

She stated: “The government has once again observed the level of compliance to all directives aimed at restoring tranquility to our dear State, and hereby appreciates the citizens for their patience and understanding. The government also appreciates security agencies for their efforts in maintaining law and order in the State.

“With effect from Wednesday November 11, residents of the State are free to go about their businesses without any hindrance or restrictions, while security agencies continue to discharge their duties to forestall breakdown of law and order.

“The government urges every citizen to be wary of actions that can upset the peace and harmony that the State is reputed for, and not hesitate to provide useful information to security agencies in case of suspicion of violence in any of our communities.

“The government is also calling on parents and guardians to continue to caution their children and wards not to allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous elements to jeopardize the peace of the State”, Egbemode stated.

OSUN COUNCIL BOSS ADVOCATES LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY IN NIGERIA

The Executive Chairman of Atakumosa East Local Government, Hon. Femi Kujenbola has joined eminent Nigerians who are making case for the autonomy of Local Government administration in the country.

Hon. Kujenbola broke silence on Monday in Iperindo while exchanging views with the Executives of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, led by Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu who paid the Local Government a courtesy visit.

The council boss who lamented the meagre sum of monthly allowance from the Federation Account, stated that the scenario has put the local government administration in comatose, across all states in Nigeria.

According to him, “there should be autonomy for the local government administration in Nigeria. It is the conglomerate of local governments that make up the state. It is therefore the development of these local governments that will determine how the state is faring. If the local government is not developing, definitely the state cannot develop, so also the nation”.

Recounting the challenges of his counterparts across Nigeria, the council boss noted that many local government authorities could not deliver democracy dividends as expected despite great potentials in their different localities.

“We are currently at a level where the administration of local governments in Nigeria have collapsed. I look at some of my colleagues with pity. Their names can never be written in gold in their various local governments, especially when there is nothing to show for being in the office for three good years”, Hon. Kujembola explained.

He emphasized that the best way to salvage the people’s interest at the grassroot is to strengthen local government administration through its autonomy in no distant time.

OSUN GOVERNMENT ALERTS CITIZENS ON EXISTENCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC AS LION CLUB INAUGURATES LEGACY PROJECT IN OSOGBO

Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has again alerted the members of the public to continue to observe the guidelines and specific instructions against the spread of Coronavirus pandemic in the State.

This was part of the messages of the Commissioner for health, Hon. Isamotu Rafiu Olasunkanmi, at the official inauguration of a legacy project of Osogbo Metropolitan Club, held on Thursday, at the Osun State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo.

The health commissioner, ably represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr. Dayo Olaluwoye said Nigerians were only lucky to be gradually getting out of the grip of the deadly virus.

According to him, countries like Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, among others are currently battling with the Covid-19 pandemic as they daily record greater number of cases across the globe.

He therefore charged Osun people to observe social distancing, use of facemasks, washing of hands and application of hands’ sanitizers in all public engagements to stay safe.

Earlier, the outgoing President of the Osogbo Metropolitan Lions Club, Hon. Solabomi Akinsola has appreciated the Governor, Commissioner of health and the Hospital Management Board for allowing the Club to build the women convenience facility on the land of the State Hospital.

The Club’s President for 2019/2020 Lions year said “I want to say here that Lions Club International is the largest humanitarian service Club in the world at large. It is on this note that the Club decided to embark on construction of convenience for three (3) departments at the State Specialist Hospital, Asubiaro, they are Family Planning, Infant Welfare and Ante-natal, after seeking from the authority of the hospital the areas the club can compliment efforts of the Government to bring health to standard in the State of Osun”.

According to her, the donor of the project, Alhaji Abdulrazak Salawu must be duly acknowledged and appreciated because he made the dream of the facility a reality ‘in a miraculous way’ despite the period of total lockdown occassioned by Covid-19 pandemic in Osun State.

“Alhaji Salawu is a friend of the family, he wholeheartedly made the dream come true. 99% of the money spent on this project came from him, while my family, friends and members of the Club cleared the remaining 10%”, Lion Akinsola explained.

The project which took off in February 2020, was commissioned and unveiled by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of health, Mr. Dayo Olaluwoye.

I HAVE JUSTIFIED MY APPOINTMENT – PROF. JOSHUA OGUNWOLE

The Vice Chancellor, Bowen University, Iwo in Osun State, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole has identified different areas of administration and human endeavours where his impacts clearly justified his appointment.

The Vice Chancellor disclosed this on Wednesday during the third edition of a Town Hall meeting held at Chris Alabi Lecture Theatre in preparation for the forthcoming 15th Convocation Ceremony of the institution on Saturday.

Ogunwole, a Professor of Soil Science was appointed as the VC, Bowen University, Iwo, on 1st of August, 2018.

Prof. Ogunwole who emphasized his capacity to finding lasting solution to daring challenges of the institution, especially in examination malpractice, said the first set of Physiotherapists that were inducted went through critical examinations that were completely devoid of malpractices.

According to him, Bowen University under his watch is not relenting in the area of research as that singular effort has won a reasonable funding for the institution.

Within his period of appointment as the Vice Chancellor, the institution has also shifted attention from only skill acquisition to “soft acquisition” with a position that it is not necessary to attend a University before learning some trades and apprenticeship such as sewing, baking, shoe-making, etc, saying the World has shifted to the use of technology.

According to the VC, one of the cardinal secrets of excellence, which is now radiating in every aspect of the schooling system of the institution is discipline on the parts of members of Staff and the students.

The VC who was also of a firm belief that the institution will benefit immensely when the Staff members are happily disposed to their varying assignments said that the management is thinking strongly to put more smiles on the faces of the Staff, saying they will laugh soon.

NIPR CHARGES NUJ ON VALUES FOR LEADERSHIP IN OSUN

The leadership of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Osun State, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Adebisi Popoola has charged members of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) on core values of acceptable administration in the interest of peace, unity and progress of Osun State.

This was contained in his goodwill message during a congratulatory visit to the NUJ Council Secretariat, Press Centre, Iwo/Ibadan road, Osogbo on Tuesday.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Civic Orientation, Popoola who said there has been a solid foundation for the Union already, urged the new leadership under Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu to carry all members along for adequate running of the Union and continue to be fervent in prayers “to record a resounding success”.

Alhaji Popoola who emphasized there was a purpose for being elected, also implored NUJ Chairman to be magnanimous in victory and be “cautious not to look down on members of the Union”, no matter the kind of roles individuals played during electioneering.

According to him, a former Chairman in the Council, Pastor Kayode Akinsola remains a positive reference point in Osun NUJ and that Ajadosu too must strive to leave the indelible footprints on the sand of time, as the Chairman.

He therefore sought a strong collaboration from NIPR, NUJ and other relevant professional bodies to foister peace, security and stability in Nigeria. He cited the need to create a conducive atmosphere for dialogue and meaningful discussion between the protesting youths and the Government, at this critical time, as a virtue of necessity.

While responding, the NUJ Chairman in Osun State, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu who appreciated the visit, stressed that both NIPR and NUJ belong to the same family.

According to him, the Herculean task of leadership demands consistent efforts on prayers, transparency and collectiveness to be above board in running the affairs of the Union.

Members of the NUJ Executive Committee also in attendance include the Hon. Secretary, Comrade Bukola Elufadejin, Vice Chairman, Comrade Sesan Adeleke and the Financial Secretary, Comrade Lateef Agboola.

ACTION ALLIANCE CONDEMNS ATTACK ON OYETOLA

Osun State chapter of the Action Alliance (AA) has condemned the recent attack on the state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, describing it as wicked act by enemies of progress.

The party noted that the attack on Oyetola during the #EndSARS protest was carried out by disgruntled elements whose mission was to cause disaffection in the state.

The state chairman of the party, Mr Adetunji Olubunmi in a statement issued on Tuesday said the party was in support of agitation by those calling for an end to police brutality but against vandalization of public and private property which was done by hoodlums who highjacked the #EndSARS protest.

He decried the attack on Oyetola and some public office holders who were attacked during the protest, just as he berated the vandalization of properties of well meaning individuals in the state.

The AA chairman said Governor Oyetola did not deserve such treatment, having identified with the protesters from the initial stage of the protest.

He called for proper investigations into the attack, stressing that those involved in the dasterdly act should be made to face the wrath of the law.

He also hailed Governor Oyetola for setting up the judicial panel of enquiry on Police brutality, saying the action of the governor shows his love for the people, including the downtrodden members of the society.

OSUN STATE JUDICIAL PANEL OF INQUIRY ON POLICE BRUTALITY SETS MODE FOR FILLING PETITIONS The Osun State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality has made public the basic requirements for filling petitions, complaints or memoranda that are associated with the excesses of the disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police Force. […]

Police Brutality : Osun Panel of Inquiry rolls out modalities for filling petitions