Read Gov Sanwo-Olu's Reaction To The Death Of Sylvester Oromoni

"I commiserate deeply with the family of late Sylvester (Jnr) Oromoni, the 12-year old pupil of Dowen College, Lagos.

As a parent, I share the grief Sylvester's demise has brought upon his parents and the entire household. The incident is not only sad, but disturbing and heartbreaking.

Consequently, I have ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter. But while that is going on, I would like to give Sylvester's parents and entire citizenry of Lagos, the assurance of my full support at this trying time.  

I share their pains and sense of loss. Indeed,  words are inadequate to describe my feelings, but I pray that God Almighty will soothe their pains, and grant Sylvester Jnr eternal rest."

We’ll Continue To Utilize Oyo's Resources For The Benefit Of Our People - Makinde

Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, said that his administration will continue to judiciously utilize the resources of the state for the good of its people.

The governor, who was speaking through the Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Agboola, at the year 2021 Public Service Forum, with the topic: "The Millennial Public Service: Springboard from Poverty to Prosperity", held at the Theophilous Ogunlesi Hall, UCH, Ibadan, said that the welfare of the workers and pensioners are germane to his administration. 

A statement by the Chief Press to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying that the transformation of any society or system depends on the effectiveness and efficiency of its civil/public service.

He said: “I feel highly delighted to be in your midst this morning on the occasion of the year 2021 Annual Public Service Forum. Let me join the Head of Service to welcome all Civil/Public servants to this year’s event which should have held last year but for the Covid-19 pandemic.

“As the current head of the leadership structure in Oyo State and with the resources of the entire State in our care, we made a pledge to judiciously use these resources for the good and benefit of the entire citizenry. This we have always done and we shall continue to do. Since the inception of this administration, I can boldly say that the welfare of the workers has been germane to us and we have never desisted in exhibiting this.

 

“The Public Service is one of the agents of development in any nation. The transformation of any society or system depends on the effectiveness and efficiency of its Civil/Public Service, particularly, the developing societies.”

He maintained that despite economic situation of Nigeria, his government has been paying salaries and pensions on or before the 25th of every month, noting that regular payment of salaries, allowances and pensions have not stopped various projects embarked upon by his administration.

“Despite the economic situation in the country, we have always paid salaries and pensions on or before the 25th of every month. Let me reiterate that payment of salaries to workers is not a privilege but a right, for every worker deserves to be paid after rendering services. 

“I am glad to inform you that regular payment of salaries, allowance and pensions have not stopped various projects that we have embarked on. 

"Recently, we inaugurated the construction of the Iseyin campus of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology with the release of a sum of Five Hundred Million (N500,000,000.00) as a take-off grant.

“We have also approved the construction of 76.7kilometres Iseyin-Fapote-Ogbomoso road for a sum N43.1billion. This we believe will aid the movement of staff and students between the two campuses of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.

“This administration since inception has made education a priority as the sector has taken the highest share of the budget for the third consecutive year. This Sector was allocated the sum of N54.1b, amounting to 18.37 per cent of the year 2022 budget," Makinde said.

He explained that the allocation of 21 per cent of the year 2021 budget has yielded result, moving Oyo State from 26th position to 11th position in examinations conducted by the  West African Examination Council (WAEC) . 

He added: 

“Currently there is an ongoing recruitment exercise for Officers to fill the vacant positions of Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries and General Managers in the Civil/Public Service of Oyo State and we are strictly basing our selection on merit. This is one of the proofs that this administration is interested in merit and give honour to only those who deserve it "

Earlier, the Head of Service, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Mr. David Olatunde, said that the Public Service Forum is organized to contribute to the development of institutional, human and technological capacities of public sector Institutions and Civil/Public Servants, to efficiently deliver public goods and services to the entire citizenry. 

She explained that the best practice in the Civil/Public Service today is tending towards professionalism where all Officers are expected to improve themselves through acquisition of relevant additional academic and professional qualifications, as well as being abreast of and acquainting themselves with contemporary issues. 

She appreciated Governor Makinde for his commitment towards improving the living standard of the workers and pensioners in Oyo State, urging the civil servants  to reciprocate the  gesture by putting in their best always. 

 Similarly, in her lecture, the retired Federal Permanent Secretary, Deaconess, Joan Ayo, who was the guest speaker,  explained that no nation develops beyond the capacity of its public service.

She maintained that the core values of Public Service include: political neutrality. meritocracy, integrity, impartiality, patriotism, professionalism, discipline, accountability, transparency and anonymity, adding that by imbibing those values, the state's civil service would be able to lift the state from poverty to prosperity.

Resign Now If You Have Political Ambition, Ogun Governor Tells Appointees

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has directed all serving political appointees with 2023 political ambitions in the State to resign on or before Jan 31 2022 to pursue their dreams.

A statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, said the directive had become expedient to avoid observed distractions and loss of focus in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Whilst noting that it is legitimate to have such ambitions, the Governor, however, said: “As an Administration unwaveringly committed to delivering on its electoral promises, any activity that is capable of undermining the implementation of the Building Our Future Together Agenda of the Administration will not be tolerated”.

Governor Abiodun counselled that those who cannot wait till the appropriate time for 2023 electioneering process should  take their leave to pursue their ambitions without constituting a clog in the wheel of the implementation of government programmes and activities, the statement concluded.

How Oyo Speaker's Wedding Shut Down Ibadan •As Over 300 Society Women Rocked 170k Aso Ebi •Exclusive Gists From The Star-Studded Party

Over the last one week, the gist in town has been how Oyo Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin and his better half, Olamidun Ogundoyin (nee Majekodunmi) shut down Ibadan. It was a celebrity-studded party, and indeed a mega one, probably, to round off the events diary of the Ibadan social establishment for the year. Ibadan was on total lockdown.

The wedding ceremony, which started with Engagement and Traditional wedding on Thursday 25th November, 2021, at International Conference Centre within the premises of the University of Ibadan, attracted to the ancient city, top celebrities from all walks of life, across Nigeria and beyond. Popular gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele was on the bandstand for the traditional wedding.

The Church wedding, during which Most Revd Joseph O. Akinfenwa joined the beautiful couple in holy matrimony, held at All Souls’ Anglican Church, Bodija, Ibadan.

As expected of the status of the two families involved, “the Ogundoyins and Majekodunmis,” the two parties were so magnificent. The color themes for the two parties, decorations, settings and entertainment of guests (food, drinks and music) were just superb. The Juju maestro and king of World Beats, Sunny Ade thrilled guests at the reception.

City People’s IBADAN Bureau Chief, DARE ADENIRAN was at the elaborate party and hereby presents to you, some of the interesting gists. You can’t afford to miss the exclusive gists from the mega party which had over 300 celebrity women dazzling in 170k Aso-Ebi and expensive jewelries. The wedding ceremony, tagged #DoTheHonours, had best of the best party vendors who catered for the invited guests. Enjoy the details.

ABOUT THE COUPLE

There is no gainsaying the fact that both Adebo and Olamidun are accomplished young individuals from prominent families. While Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, prior to his foray into politics, was a big player in the entertainment industry. The 34-year-old son of the late Eruwa-born industrialist, Adeseun Ogundoyin and Ibadan popular socialite, Tina Ogundoyin, is the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly. He represents Ibarapa East constituency in the Oyo Assembly. He’s an Agronomist and graduate of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, Ogun State. Olamidun is equally a successful young woman. She is  American-trained and the Country Director of Nexford University. She is the CEO, Pas Nigeria, a music, dance, drama and arts organization. She also runs a popular restaurant, Sooyah Bristol. She is the daughter of a prominent Egba Chief, Dr. Femi Majekodunmi and Hon. Justice Tokunbo Majekodunmi.

HOW 3 GOVS, OONI & CO STORMED THE CHURCH WEDDING

The wedding ceremony between Adebo and Olamidun couldn’t have been more colorful than it was. Bishop of Ibadan Diocese of Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Bishop Joseph Akinfenwa joined the couple in holy matrimony, at the All Souls’Anglican Church, Bodija, Ibadan. Amongst the top celebrities that witnessed the Church wedding include the host governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde and his counterparts from Ogun and Ondo States; Governor Dapo Abiodun and Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu. Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojájá II, as well as other prominent traditional rulers and high chiefs from across the South-Western States.

MEET THE COUPLE’S PARENTS

The two families; the Ogundoyins and Majekodunmis are both rich and prominent. While Adebo is from the family of late Eruwa-born business mogul, Chief Adeseun Ogundoyin and a successful businesswoman and socialite, Chief (Mrs.) Tina Ogundoyin. Who plays big in the Oil and Gas sector and retail business. Olamidun is, however, from the family of an Egba-born man, Chief (Dr.) Femi Majekodunmi and Hon. Justice Tokunbo Majekodunmi. Chief Majekodunmi, the Baagbile of Egbaland, is the proprietor of the popular Kejide Specialist Hospital in Ibadan and Chairman, Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).

IT WAS WATERTIGHT SECURITY AT THE RECEPTION

As expected, the wedding ceremony attracted a lot dignitaries and high net worth individuals to Ibadan. So much was the crowd that the Eleyele-Jericho-Dugbe axis was on lockdown for hours. But as much as the crowd surged, the security within and around the reception was impressively managed. It was devoid of miscreants and unwanted guests. Two access points with card-screening machines were put in place. A major barricade was put around the gigantic marquee, erected at the Ibadan Polo Club Grounds.

THE JAW-DROPPING DECORATIONS

Magnificent! That is the best word to describe the decorations for the two parties; the traditional wedding on Thursday and wedding reception on Saturday. Especially the wedding reception. It was a beautiful scene to behold. The drapes, props, chandeliers, lights and flowers were skillful put together, creating a kind of foreign and African atmosphere. The decorations were handled by House of Dexterity.

In fact, that both families involved in the wedding ceremony are rich, famous and classy clearly showed in everything about the party. The quality of guests, food, drinks, arrangement and choice of musical bands for the two parties.

HOW OVER 300 SOCIETY WOMEN ROCKED DIFFERENT ASO-EBI AND EXPENSIVE JEWELRIES

There was massive turnout of top society women at the party. The reason for this is not farfetched, both Chief (Mrs.) Tina Ogundoyin and Hon. Justice Tokunbo Majekodunmi are well loved and respected withing and outside Ibadan social establishment. That explained why virtually all the women at the party wore  the lace Aso-Ebi and Sanyan headgear. There were various grades of Aso-Ebi, the one for the close friends of groom’s mother and others. It was between 50k and 40k for women and 65k for men for the traditional wedding. While Aso-Ebi for the main wedding was 170k, 60k and 40k for women and 40k for men. There was also general Ankara of 5k. Gold and Sanyan headgear were for the Thursday traditional wedding. While Peach on Peach and Turquoise on Turquoise were for the main party. It was a display of affluence and styles at the party. As some top society women rocked expensive gold and diamond jewelries, as well as other accessories. They have every reason to celebrate, it was their friends’ children’s wedding. In fact, to some, it was a kind of payback time for Chief (Mrs.) Tina Ogundoyin who has always been supportive of her friends when. necessary. These women were all looking gorgeous in their various styles. They include Chief (Mrs.) Bola Dohathy MFR (Bola Immaculate Group of Schools); Alhaja Tawa Fatade; the beautiful wife of late pool magnate and Naira Pool boss, Chief Badero, Laide Badero; the wife of late strongman of Oyo politics, Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu, Yeyelua Bose Adedibu; Falilat Balogun; Bose Atoyegbe; Toyin Saani; Alhaja Mejo; Chief (Mrs.) Ronke Thomas and Mrs. Abiodun Arapaja.

We also have on the list Ademide Odutayo (White House); Mrs. Ayo Jullius; Alhaja Bola Ologburo; Chief (Mrs.) Bose Oni; Chief (Mrs.) Lizzy Afonja; Mrs. Ronke Abiola (Byrite Boutique); Mrs. Sade Fawole; Olori Bukky Ogunwusi; Toyin Adeyemi; Mrs. Funmi Robot, Chief (Mrs.) Tokunbo Alabi; Mrs. Yinka Bello; Mrs. Bola Condi; Alhaja Kudi Kazeem; Alhaja Bili Adenle; Alhaja Bola Jimoh, the wife of the former GMD of Odu’a Group; Toyin Adewumi; Ronke Akinlolu; Mrs. Iyabo Gbadebo; a retired zonal GM of NTA Ibadan Network, Mrs. Shade Hastrup; Mrs. Kofo Akanni-Aluko; Mrs. Funmi Adeleye; a two-time Minister of Industry of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief, Dr. (Mrs.) Onikepo Akande, CON; Ambassador Ibironke Adefowope; Mrs. Folashade Akinlabi Arowolo (Fashad); Chief (Mrs.) Yinka Ladoja and a whole lot of others who are too numerous to mention.

WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT TINA OGUNDOYIN & JUSTICE TOKUNBO MAJEKODUNMI

Not many people know that both the groom and bride parents are friends. We can tell you authoritatively that they are long time friends. Though an Ijesha woman, Hon. Justice Tokunbo Majekodunmi grew up in Ibadan. She attended the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University. Her father, Papa Ajileye was also a Judge.

BOSE ADEDIBU’S MOTHERLY ROLE

Chief (Mrs.) Tina Ogundoyin, the Iyaloja of Ibarapaland and Chief (Mrs.) Bose Adedibu, the Yeyelua of Ibadanland are best of friends. That’s a known fact in Ibadan social circle. Their friendship has gone beyond ordinary friends, they have become sisters. So it wasn’t surprising to see Bose Adedibu played a mother figure role at the party. Apart from the fact that she contracted her own food vendor, she also shared different sourvenirs at the party. Both Tina Ogundoyin and Bose Adedibu wore the same Aso-Ebi attire for the party.

THE WEDDING CAKE, GOWN AND SUIT

Have you seen the simple but beautiful wedding cake of the Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker, Adebo and his wife, Olamidun? The 4-step White cake with a touch of Gold was a perfect example of class and elegant. It was designed with a mixture of Pink, White and Gold roses. As beautiful as the cake, so also were the bride’s wedding gown and groom’s suit. Though we couldn’t get the source of the materials but they looked so nice on the couple. So much that Most Rev Joseph Akinfenwa, who was conducting the wedding program, couldn’t but admire the well-cut suit on the groom.

TRADITIONAL RULERS IN THE HOUSE

It was an array of traditional rulers at the party as well. Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja 11; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111; Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso 1, as ably represented by his wife and other prominent traditional rulers from Oyo, Ogun and Osun States were all there. 

WITH LOVE FROM ERUWA

The family of Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin from Eruwa was fully represented at the party. Especially the Obinrin Ile from Olukotun Compound, Anko, Eruwa who rendered Onipepe (a popular but deadly masquerade)’s eulogy to the amazement of guests at the traditional wedding. Anko is the family compound of the late Adeseun Ogundoyin. Other two prominent sons of Eruwa who played a major role at the wedding ceremony are Chief Fadairo and Chief Oni. They both worked and retired from Ogundoyin’s Crown Trust Limited. They stood in as groom’s father at the wedding.

…AND OMOGE SAIDA DAZZLED THEM

Yetunde Olokuta (Y-Stone) remains as beautiful as ever. She is the wife of Ibadan popular socialite and businessman, Demola Olokuta. She looked radiant and fabulous in her lace Aso.Ebi at Tina Ogundoyin’s party. In fact, she stood out in her style and expensive jewelries that, perfectly, complimented her shoes and bag. That is ‘Omoge Saida’ for you. She always makes fashion statement anywhere she finds herself.

WHEN OYO ASSEMBLY SHIFTED BASE

It was quite interesting seeing honourable members of the Oyo State House of Assembly rallying around their Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin. They had their special Aso-Ebi and Cap to march which distinguished them from other guests at the party. They played host to other honorables from other states of the country. Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker led his members to the wedding party. While his counterpart from Kogi, Rt. Hon. Mathew Kolawole also led his Assembly members to Ibadan.

WHO DID WHAT

The events vendors engaged for the wedding ceremony between Adebo and Olamidun were just too many. They handled different aspects of the party; food, drinks, decors, small chops, cocktail, barbecue etc. And they all did their best to make sure all guests were taken care of. Some of them are Jade’s Cuisine, PSL Events, Prestige Catering, Sollizy Drinks, Checkers World, Ola Mummy, Allon Impressions, House of Dexterity and so many others. The King of World Beats, Sunny Ade was on bandstand. The duo of Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, professionally known as Ali Baba and Gbenga Adeyinka GCFR, with ribs cracking jokes, anchored the event.

ROLL CALL

Oyo State House of Assembly Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin’s wedding, no doubt, was a celebrity-studded party. Top politicians, paramount traditional rulers, industrialists etc were present at the party. Some of them are: Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde; Alaafin of Oyo, HRM Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111; Ooni of Ife, HRM Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwuwi Ojaja 11; Olori Adetunji, the wife of Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Saliu Adetunji; Otunba Ogunniyi; Alhaja Bola Ologburo; Mrs. Sade Arowolo; Mrs. Sade Fawole; Otunba Seye Famojuro; Chief J.K Randle, who was the Chairman of the occasion; Hon. Akeem Ige; Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja and his lovely wife, Mrs. Abiodun Arapaja.

We also have on the list the likes of Otunba Reuben Famuyibo; Chief (Mrs.) Lizzy Afonja. Mrs. Kofo Akanni Aluko; Mrs. Ronke Abiola; President of Ibadan Polo Club, Mr. Femi Akerele; Hon. Shina Peller; Chief (Mrs.) Tokunbo Alabi; Chief (Mrs.) Toyin Adegbola (Asewo To Re Mecca); Chief Yekinnni Adeojo; the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, Delta, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola (D-Damak); Yem-Kem boss, Dr. Akintunde Ayeni; Chief Bayo Adelabu; Barr. Adekanmbi and wife; Chief (Mrs) Yinka Ladoja; Mrs. Odumosu; Professor Siki Adejumo; Prof. Owoeye; Wole Ogundoyin; Mr. Gbenga Obembe; Hon. Obalowo; Asiwaju Lekan Osinowo; Mrs. Shade Hastrup; Kayode Olanihun. Iyaloja of Oyo State; Ilaji Hotel and Resorts boss, Engr. Dotun Sanusi; Mrs. Laide Badero; Chief (Mrs.) Ronke Thomas; Mrs. Bola Condi; the Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Lekan Alabi; Mrs. Yinka Bello; Alhaji Tunde Ologburo; Mrs. Iyabo Gbadebo; Mr. Akin Funmilayo; Mr. Dapo Oye; Mr. Femi Ojurohungbe; Chief Yemi Ogunyemi; Alhaji Gani Ida; Alhaji Musa Alubankudi; Alhaji Oriloge; Hon. Gbede; Engr. Femi Babalola (Jogor); Oyeshina Oyedeji (O-Shine) and a whole lot of other dignitaries who are too numerous to mention.

Credit: citypeopleonline.com

Former PMAN President, Bolaji Rosiji Dies

A former President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Bolaji Rosiji is dead.

Rosiji’s death was announced by one of his friends and colleague, renowned flutist Tee Mac Omatsola Iseli.

Until his death, he was the founder and brain behind Guarapad Charities.

He said burial arrangements will be announced in the coming days.

The late Rosiji founded Gaurapad Charities in 2004 and was the former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO).

He is survived by wife and children.

Credit:  thenationnewspaper

  

Timothy Adegoke: Court Denies Adedoyin Bail

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the bail request by the detained founder of Oduduwa University, Ile-Ife, Dr. Ramon Adegoke Adedoyin.

Adedoyin had, in an ex-parte motion, filed with a fundamental rights enforcement suit prayed the court to admit him to bail pending the conclusion of investigation by the police or pending the determination of his fundamental rights suit.

On the alternative, he asked that he be allowed access to quality medical facilities of his choice pending the conclusion of police’s investigation and his possible arraignment.

Ruling after listening to Kunle Adegoke (SAN), who led a team of lawyers for Adedoyin, Justice Inyang Ekwo declined to grant any of the prayers.

Instead, Justice Ekwo ordered Adedoyin to serve the motion and other processes in the case on the sole respondent–the Inspector General of Police (IGP)–and adjourned till December 9 for hearing.

Adedoyin, said to be the owner of the Hilton Hotel, Ile Ife, Osun State, where a Masters student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Timothy Adegoke was allegedly murdered, has been arrested for sometime now in relation to the murder.

In a supporting affidavit, Chief Segun Aworinde, who described himself as Adedoyin’s younger brother, said despite being informed that Adedoyin was hypertensive and diabetic, the police refused to release him or allow him access quality health facility since he was arrested on November 15.

Aworinde said he knows “Adedoyin as an established industrialist and educationist and also a business mogul that owns several higher institutions of learning among which is Oduduwa University, Ile-Ife. He is around 65 years of age with business interests spread over the country.

He added that Adedoyin was “arrested on the 15th day of November, 2021 by the respondent (IGP) and has since then been in detention in connection with some allegations bordering on the mysterious death and dumping of the corpse of one Timothy Adegoke who was said to have lodged in the Applicant’s hotel, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, situate, lying and being at Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Be Committed To Your Work, Makinde Charges Oyo Civil/Public Servants

Oyo State Governor, ’Seyi Makinde, on Monday, charged the civil/public servants in the state to be committed to their work. He also admonished them to sustain ethics of the service.

The governor, who was speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, said that his administration has trained over 9,000 civil/public servants to enhance service delivery.

A statement by the Chief Press to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying that his administration will continue to train and retrain the state's workforce in order to enhance its performance in order to engender high productivity.

The statement indicated that Makinde gave the charge while speaking at the training workshop organised by the ministry of establishments and training for civil/public servants, held at the Ibadan Business School, old Bodija, Ibadan.

He said: “When I took over the mantle of leadership on May 29th 2019, I assured the good people of Oyo State that I will bring governance to the doorstep of all and sundry.  One of the ways in achieving this is through the State Civil Service, which is in charge of the implementation of policies for the State Government.

"To this end, it is my conviction to put in place competent, qualitative, dedicated, committed, responsible and incorruptible Civil Service that will be able to stand the test of time. 

"Undoubtedly, the Civil Service is the Engine room of any administration hence, the need to train and retrain the state workforce in order to enhance their performance towards high productivity of the service.

"The Ministry of Establishments and Training, being the training arm for both junior and senior staff, usually forward to my office a training work plan, on yearly basis which is promptly approved by me to serve as training manual for each year. Similar training approvals were given to Office of the Head of Service, Local Government Service Commission, Teaching Service Commission and the State Universal Basic Education Board, to conduct trainings relevant to their offices.  

"In effect, over 9,000 Public/Civil Servants have been trained to date in various fields since the inception of this administration in May, 2019. Today again, I am sure, is another milestone in the training packages of the Ministry of Establishments and Training.  As I was told, the training modules at this occasion cover Effective Time Management, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Customer Service in the Public Sector.  

"The three thematic areas will go a long way to impact in all our participants the best practices of the Public/Civil Service in line with a contemporary world.  You should therefore make the best use of it as we cannot continue to do things the same way and expect different results. Hence, the reason this government places high premium on training and retraining of its staff.

 

"There is no doubt that Oyo State Civil/Public Service is built around competencies.  This goes to show that the State can boast of having the best brain in all fields of endeavour be it Engineering, Law, Administration, Accounting, Medical etc.  With all these human resources, training the officers cannot be a time and resource waste, but a way of adding quality value to the service.

"I wish you all the very best in your efforts to continue to play the role of significant team members in the continuing efforts to make Oyo State great. We are assured that the time-tested spirit of resilience, commitment to excellence and service attributes for which the public service in Oyo State was known in the past will be re-invigorated as to retrain our hard-earned relevance and respect among the services in the federation.  

"More importantly, this administration will continue to raise the bar of governance to make life much more abundant not only for its workers but also the entire citizenry of the State.  Accordingly, we shall ensure regular payment of staff salaries and allowances, to those still in active service and equally not shirk our responsibility in the payment of all the arrears of gratuities inherited from the past administration.  

"Also, we shall ensure the continuous payment of monthly pension to the retired workers the same time those in active service receive their salaries.  It is a commitment we have pledged to fulfil. By God’s grace we shall not fail. 

"In reciprocating this gesture from government, therefore, I enjoin you all to be committed to your work, sustain the ethics of the State Public/Civil Service and put in your best towards ensuring the development and growth of our dear State."

Earlier, Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Alhaji Ayansiju Lawal, said that a total number of 195 staff were drawn from all Ministries, Departments and Agencies to train them on Effective Time Management, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Customer Service in the Public/Civil Sector.

“In today's programme for instance, we have carefully packaged three modules of training. They are - Effective Time Management, Emotional Intelligence and Effective Customer Service in the Public/Civil Sector. I have implicit confidence that at the end of the training, these three topical areas, will go a long way to further shappen the minds of all our affected workers to be much more time conscious, have emotional stability to face workload and equally imbibe the right attitude for high productivity and cordial relationship with the people they are supposed to serve.”

“Your Excellency, this is our journey so far, and this smooth journey will not have been possible if not for your kind support and flair for staff welfare. "Your Excellency, you are indeed a marvellous leader and we shall remain grateful to you. May God continue to strengthen you in energy, wisdom and sound health."

Silvester Oromoni: 3 Dowen College Students In Police Custody – CP Odumosu

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has revealed that there students of Dowen College, Lekki are currently assisting the Command  in its investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni junior, a 12-year-old student of the college.

Odumosu, who disclosed this on Tuesday, said three of the five students mentioned by Sylvester before he died are already in custody and cooperating with the police in their findings.

Although, the Police chief did not give the identities of those in custody,  insisting that they are key suspects.

Odumosu explained that the Command is set to go for the post mortem of the body in Delta state to ascertain the cause of death.

 

He assured that police authorities in both Lagos and Delta State are keenly interested in the outcome of the investigation to unravel the mystery behind Sylvester’s death.

Meanwhile, the Oromoni family has hired the firm of a foremost human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, to prosecute its case against the institution over the death of their son.

Oba Dokun Abolarin's First 15 Years On The Throne | By Lasisi Olagunju

On Wednesday, 8th December, 2021, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, the Orangun of Oke Ila in Osun State will be 15 years old on the throne of his fathers. I am not from his kingdom, but I am very connected to his domain. It was in the forested corridors of Ila and Oke-Ila Orangun that dawn met me and I discovered my ori inu. Oba Abolarin is one king who knew before the very beginning that obaship in its pristine, unadulterated form in Yorubaland has a synonym in 'I-surrender-all'.

We spoke before his climb onto the sacred stool of his fathers. "Eru nba mi. I must not fail," he told me during one of our nightly calls. And I responded that he was too good to entertain any fear of failure. But that feeling was normal. Men of sterling resolve, at that stage of liminality, grapple with such foggy fears. What shall tomorrow with its vagueness of looming roles birth? "Our doubts are traitors," said William Shakespeare, "they make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” This Oba's sword slashed through the doubts; it was sharp and strong and swift; it cleared all forests of fears. He took the crown. 

It is the tradition of the Yoruba that an oba be free to choose the colour of his reign. At his installation, Oba Abolarin was in firm partnership with his ancestors - we call them, the alaseku, the present-past who gave him the torch to bear. His good head made the consummation of the transition rites easy for him and his guides. The option he chose was a calabash of honey (igba oyin lo gbe); then Dokzy became Oba Aroyinkeye I.

An authentic Yoruba would have no problem connecting with the positive spirituality of that cognomen; Aroyinkeye roughly means 'one who has honey to pet the throne.' The fact that his first 15 years have redefined obaship roles in Yorubaland should, therefore, not be a surprise. That he built a free-everything school for children of the nameless poor is central to his mission of using the crown to mint gold coins out of roughened yokels. 

That he has planted himself as the connecting rod between the present and the future is still in furtherance of his bridge-building destiny. That he became oba and still holds the hands of his friends and constituencies - town and gown, teaching and mentoring - attests to his genuineness as an omoluabi. He has just started. And you know how original and long lasting honey's sweetness is. 

Choosing a king is like choosing a spouse. It is a marriage of destinies between the chosen and the selectors; and it is for good or for ill. If you are in doubt, ask Nigerians how they arrived the present shore. Oba Abolarin superintends a small community of giants in personal and communal progress.

Between the people and the palace, there is no curtain, there is no veil. They have no problem singing the same song of light. The oba loves his people; his people thank their stars - they did not make a wrong choice. At 15 years, his reign has just started. The jorney ahead is very far but his Maker is in the driver's seat. Congratulations, Kabiyesi.