Oyo State Government has directed that the 10,000 metric tonnes of silo project at Aawe in Oyo township be completed by the Contractor, Rahvet International Limited.

The contract had been a subject of litigation when the last administration revoked the contract which the contractor claimed was at 68% completion stage and the contractor headed for the law court to seek redress.

Ojekunle explained that the present Government met the project at the stage of incompletion and subject of litigation despite the disbursement of over 98% of total contract sum of by the immediate past administration and the work done till date was adjudged to be 67.8%.

He said the present administration entered into dialogue with all stakeholders to settle the issue amicably out of court as it was in the interest of the State to have value for the huge amount of money already expended on the project.

“The present administration met the contract at 68% completion and a lawsuit which we immediately entered into and settle amicably out of court. The result is what you are witnessing today.

“We have successfully resolved the issue and the contractor is back to site today as documents relating to the contract have been perfected and he is to complete it to avoid waste of scarce resources.

“The contractor has promised that the completion period is five months and after this, we believe that our farmers will be the one to benefit from the project as the present administration is poised to make farm produce available to the people at cheap price.

“The silo will assist in storing 10,000 metric tonnes of grains and other farm produce while it will help in export of farm produce that hitherto have always suffered destruction due to rot as farmers do not have facilities to store in this capacity.”

The Honourable Commissioner charged the contractor to reciprocate the kind gesture of Governor Seyi Makinde, by swinging into action as soon as fund was released to ensure the project would be of good quality and completed and delivered within the shortest period stipulated.

The Executive Chairman, Rahvet International Limited, Dr. Mufutau Raheem appreciated the  Governor Seyi Makinde for the opportunity given  his company to return for the completion of the project and gave his words of assurance by promising that the project will be completed and delivered at the stipulated period of  five months’ time.

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, PhD.,

Hon. Commissioner, 

Min. of Information, Culture & Tourism,

Oyo State Government.

…promises completion of others before year ends

Governor Seyi Makinde will commission at least Six (6) Model Schools, executed under the Universal Basic Education Commission-FG/Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board intervention Projects across the three senatorial districts of Oyo State, as part of activities marking his 100 days in office.

Also, Government has promised speedy completion of all ongoing UBEC-FG/SUBEB projects in the State, before the year ends, assuring that pupils across the State would henceforth enjoy a better lease in their basic educational pursuits.

According to the Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, this is part of efforts by the State Government to provide quality education to indigent pupils in the State.

He revealed that six Model schools across the State are ready for commissioning, stating that “this attests to the kind and genuine gestures the Governor has in rejigging the education sector of this State”.

“The Board has ensured that the contractors complete at least six (6) of the ongoing projects, which are ready for commissioning by His Excellency”, he said.

The Model school projects are located in Ibadan, Oyo and Oke-ogun region of the State, with modern facilities such as classrooms, sickbays, science laboratories, computer rooms, libraries and halls.

He further affirmed, that this is part of Oyo State Government’s efforts targeted at reviving the education system in the State and ensuring pupils return back to schools within a better environment.

Speaking on the fast pace achieved at completing the already abandoned school projects within 100 days of the Governor Seyi Makinde led administration, Dr. Adeniran stated that the Governor’s pro-activeness and commitment to the development of education in the State, worked the magic.

He affirmed that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration would ensure that education is not only made free for pupils across the State, but that Government would make the schools worth attending for the pupils.

“Our pro-activeness brought about this finished works. We ensured these projects are completed by the contractors on site”, he said.

Some of the schools ready for commissioning include, Elekuro Jnr. High School, Elekuro (Ona-Ara Local Government), St. Mathias Primary school, Orogun, (Akinyele Local Government Area).

Others are Community Primary School, Idi-osan (Ibadan North West Local Government Area), Baptist Primary school, Isokun (Oyo-East Local Government Area), Muslim Community Junior High School, Igbeti (Olorunsogo Local Government Area) and Ofiki Grammar School Ofiki, (Atisbo Local Government Area).

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, PhD.,

Hon. Commissioner, 

Min. of Information, Culture & Tourism,

Oyo State Government.

Oyo State Government has announced that it has deployed 100 traffic managers to the Lagos Ibadan to direct traffic and make the road less congested for users as contractors handling the reconstruction of the road made a disclosure on Thursday that parts of the road would be closed to traffic.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), Dr Akin Fagbemi made this disclosure on Monday in Ibadan while briefing journalists on the efforts of the State administration to ease the burden of travelers using the major highway.

Lagos-Ibadan road has been described as the only connecting road from the seaport and an international airport in Lagos to the rest of the country and had suffered neglect in the last ten years.

Fagbemi said his officers would be on ground along the expressway, especially at the points where construction works would be taking place to avoid congestion and traffic snares, saying that commuters could get in touch with the men of the agency on +2348114390097 to report any complaint or seek help on the highway within the period.

“The road connects the two States and have great economic impact on the whole nation. If we allow the partial closure to be without giving technical support to the contractor in the area of maintaining smooth traffic at the points of diversion and turnings, the road may be blocked totally.

“Therefore the essence of Government at all level is to make living conducive for the people and the present administration will not shy away from doing its best to serve the people that voted for good Governance.

“The affected road portion to be closed to traffic from Kara Bridge inward Berger and from Berger inward Kara Bridge which amounts to about 1.4kilometers of the 127.6kilometers, however alternative routes have been mapped out with immense contributions from our sister agency, the Lagos State Road Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).”

He added that alternative routes announced for road users include Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway from Abeokuta connecting Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Sagamu–Ikorodu Road from Sagamu Interchange to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Others include Ijebu-Ode – Itoikin Road from Ijebu-Ode to Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Recall that Julius Berger, the company handling part of the section of the road had previously announced plans to close the road in August but the closure was postponed due to the Muslim Eid-el-Kabir celebration and other religious activities scheduled around the period.

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, PhD.,

Hon. Commissioner, 

Min. of Information, Culture & Tourism,

Oyo State Government.

Oyo State pupils have finally emerged Primary Schools category winner at the 60th national quiz competition organised by Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) held at Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano, Kano State.
In the primary school quiz category, sub-divided into oral and written tests, Oyo State representatives, Miss Busura Busari, Master Fawaz Ibrahim, Master Toluwani Adeeko and Miss Bayaky Nadia, grossed a total of 129 points to emerge winners, beating Ondo State who clinched the second position with 113 points.
The pupils, chosen from Community Primary School, Ijokodo, Polytechnic Staff Primary school and Rhema Chapel Int’l schools, Ibadan respectively were subsequently rewarded with a trophy and N50,000 cash prize.
The representatives of the State attested to how they studied hard before the competition to emerge overall winner, amongst other students.
Commending them on behalf of the State Government, the Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran affirmed the present administration’s commitment and support to developing Education in the State, promising that at the next competition, the State would clinch first in all categories.
“The contest will encourage our pupils to develop keen interest and acquire skills in not just quizzes, but also the field of technology,” he said.
Overwhelmed by the performance of the pupils, he charged the winners to see their exploits as an opportunity for better positions in the next competition, adding that the State Government would provide every necessary facility that will launch them into advanced heights.

He also urged other pupils to be focused and never be distracted in their aspiration.

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, PhD.,

Hon. Commissioner, 

Min. of Information, Culture & Tourism,

Oyo State Government.

The Oyo State Government has inaugurated Two (2) Full-Time board members of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OyoSUBEB.
Addressing the new board members in Ibadan, after their inauguration, the Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran charged them to make accountability their watchwords, saying that the present administration has zero tolerance for corruption.
Adeniran said the Board had a vital role to play in the development and promotion of education for an improved tomorrow of the State and Nigeria, at large.
According to him, while the Board has achieved significant results as soon as he assumed office as the Chair, it is expected that the Board would attain better heights with their contribution to the Board’s affairs.
“This is a clarion call to service, and please be partners in progress. The State Government requires your competency and wealth of experience to support the Board, giving strategic direction and ensuring attainment of the goals we are set to deliver.
The Board members are Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro (North) and Mr. Akeem Oladeji, who are both educationists and politicians.
Speaking, Mr. Akeem Oladeji, promised his dedication to service and support the current Chairman of the board in transforming the Basic Education sector. He promised that the board will not disappoint the State.
Also, Hon. Dayo Ogungbenro, representing the Northern part of Oyo State, Oke-Ogun, assured the Government of his unalloyed support for the State Basic Education Board, promising to support the Chairman in his efforts to turn the board around.

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, PhD.,

Hon. Commissioner, 

Min. of Information, Culture & Tourism,

Oyo State Government.

Oyo State Government has called on Nigerians to see the promotion of their various cultures as viable means of generating foreign exchange income for the nation and the States concerned.

The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism in the State, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this at the 2019 Annual Sango Festival which held at the Palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, at Oyo town, where he represented the Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Saturday.

Olatunbosun said Governor Makinde was eager to use all legally possible means to revive the economy of the State so as not to rely on the federal allocation which, according to him, could not cater for the basic need of the people of the State.

He said the present administration was looking for ways of boosting its internally-generated revenue while the moribund State-owned companies would be revived to anchor job provision and commercial resuscitation that would help the State to be financially free from going cap in hands to Abuja for monthly allocation and monetary aids.

“Our rich culture like Sango festival is enough to earn us foreign currencies if well promoted and given the right support. The present administration is ready to work with the Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin of Oyo, our revered father, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, to see to the possibility of gaining another millage in generating revenue from cultural tourism through cultural festivals like Sango festival.

“We shall continue to support this and every other important festival that exhibits Yoruba culture as iconic among other cultures in Nigeria and other parts of the world. These cultural celebrations are in themselves capable of giving the State the financial freedom we seek through agriculture, commercial development by revamping abandoned State-owned companies and invitation to foreign investors to come and establish businesses here.”

Olatunbosun sought the support of the people of the State for the success of the Makinde-led administration, as according to him, if the Government succeeded, the entire people of the State would have succeeded.

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi called for collective voice of Yoruba people towards chatting a prosperous economic roadmap for the nation.

The first class royal father said the ailing economy of Nigeria needed the support of all tribes, especially Yoruba sons and daughters that have the intellectual wherewithal to help Nigeria survive her security and economic woes.

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, PhD.,

Hon. Commissioner, 

Min. of Information, Culture & Tourism,

Oyo State Government.

Governor Seyi Makinde has given kudos to stakeholders in the environmental sanitation sector for their resilience in restoring the State back to its status as one of the neatest in the nation.

The Governor’s commendation was relayed through the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola at his office when he hosted the Heads of Local Government Administrators and Heads of Environmental and Health Services as well as officials of the West African Energy, the Consultancy firm in charge of refuse collection in the State.

Ayoola said the State appreciated the efforts of the stakeholders inn mobilizing against filthy environment and the ways they have demonstrated their support to the Government in mobilizing against the menace of poor sanitation.

“The Governor knew the efforts that you all at the end of the Local Government health and administrative administrators have put into this campaign of ridding the State of the culture of poor sanitation and he salutes you all.

“It is pertinent that we put more efforts into this project so that before long, if we look back, we shall see giant accomplishments in this line and we shall be able to pat each other on the back for a well done job.

“We appreciate the input of the market women, civil societies, traditional rulers, the media and those officially saddled with the duty of enforcing clean environment in the State. We wish the trend continues in good stead.”

The former lawmaker said Oyo State Government has set up an agenda to curb the menace of environmental laws which would go a long way in ensuring  that the safety and healthy condition of its citizens became important.

According to him, the Present Administration has zero tolerance for filthy environment hence the need for residents to support this policy by imbibing a good waste disposal culture.

“Hygiene is very important to us, failure to uphold some level of hygiene would lead to serious health hazards to us as individuals and persons living around us” he added

Hon. Ayoola reiterated further that as part of the agenda setting, stakeholders like the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), religious bodies, market women, transport unions, schools among others would be involved in curbing the environmental menace while also charging residents in the state to make use of refuse collection drums for disposal of their waste.

Similarly, Hon. Kehinde Ayoola alongside the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Bashir Olanrewaju and team members from Water Cooperation Of Oyo State paid a visit to Asejire Waterworks and Eleyele Dam by way of familiarizing with the ongoing projects after his resumption into office and also ensuring that quality water is being supplied to homes for the consumption of the general public

Hon. Ayoola disclosed that part of the aims of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration was to re-address issues affecting treatment plants in the state and work towards ensuring that every home has access to portable water.

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, PhD.,

Hon. Commissioner, 

Min. of Information, Culture & Tourism,

Oyo State Government.

As part of measures to improve health facilities and infrastructures in Oyo State, the State Government had commenced the rehabilitation of the second gate road of the State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan.

According to a statement from the office of the General Manager, Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) Engr. Modinat Aderonke Oduola, arrangements were on top gear to commence the rehabilitation work and finish it in good time..

The statement noted that the road network within the hospital were in serious disrepair over the years which necessitated the initiative of the present administration in the state led by Governor Seyi Makinde to embark on the rehabilitation of the road.

“Preparations have been made and logistics are in place to commence the rehabilitation of the second gate road of the Adeoyo State Hospital at Ring Road in Ibadan.

“This is part of the efforts of the present administration to bring back the glories of the hospital and fulfill the electoral promises of the Seyi Makinde-led administration in providing good and qualitative healthcare system for the people.

“The road will add to the aesthetic value of the health institution while other intervention projects are also going on. This effort of the government is worthy of appreciation by all. Governor Makinde has promised and he is fulfilling the promise at all fronts,” she added.

Engr. Oduola commended the State Government for this rehabilitation, stressing that the gesture will help to alleviate the suffering of patients in the hospital and the public in general.

Hon. Wasiu Olatunbosun, PhD.,

Hon. Commissioner, 

Min. of Information, Culture & Tourism,

Oyo State Government.

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