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  In recent years, the importance of infrastructure in fostering economic growth has become increasingly evident, particularly in developing regions. Oyo State, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, has embarked on a transformative journey to revitalize its road network, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing economic stability and fostering sustainable development. Governor Makinde's administration recognizes that a robust road infrastructure is crucial for facilitating trade, improving access to markets, and attracting investments. With a significant portion of the state's economy reliant on agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce, the need for a reliable road network cannot be overstated. The dilapidated state of many roads has hindered the movement of goods and services, affecting local businesses and farmers who struggle to reach their markets. To address these challenges, the Governor has initiated a comprehensive road rehabilitation and construction program.

The GSM Advocates, one of the most prominent groups committed to propagating the achievements of Governor Seyi Makinde's administration, has sent a clear message to political aspirants, party stakeholders, leaders, and youths across Oyo State. The group warned against intra-party politicking that could tarnish the party’s image, urging everyone to remain steadfast in their support for Governor Makinde. The group’s call came during a strategic meeting held at the Oluyole Council Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre. The Coordinator of the GSM Advocates, Bashorun Saint Abbey, underscored the governor’s numerous achievements and praised the dedication of members within the group, particularly highlighting the leadership of Engr. Akeem Olatunji, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government. In his address, Engr. Akeem Olatunji recounted the various political battles he has fought and won, as well as some he has lost. He emphasized the importance of the GSM Advocates remaining united and focus

The House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs, on Wednesday, raised concerns over the alarming rate of drug abuse among youths and women in the North Central region of the country. The committee called on stakeholders in the region to take urgent and proactive steps to tackle the growing menace, which they described as “a threat to societal stability.” Chairman of the House Committee, Rep. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, while  expressing his concern during the opening session of a two-day North Central National Sensitisation Workshop on Narcotics Drugs in Lafia, Nasarawa State, noted that prevention of the menace is a shared responsibility.  He urged Nigerians to create a supportive environment that empowers the youth and women to make healthy choices and steer clear of drugs. Agboworin equally explained that the House of Representatives embarked on the sensitisation campaign due to the devastating effects of drug abuse on society, especially on the region’s vul

In the wake of recent heavy downpour of rain causing flooding in different parts of Ibadan, the Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government Area, Engr. Akeem Olatunji has ordered immediate relocation of traders operating their stalls and shops on drainages. He maintained that violators of the relocation directive from the affected areas would be arrested and prosecuted within the provisions of relevant environmental laws. This was as the Council boss also disclosed that his administration has already completed the rehabilitation of Olomi, Fatusi-Ayegun road, while Odo-ona kekere road is undergoing rehabilitation. The Council boss also led top local government officials including the Vice Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Hon Adeniyi Akorede, the Supervisory Councilor for Works, Hon Oyepeju Moruf Ikeoluwa, and the Director of Works on inspection tour of Liberty-Academy road following the heavy downpour that affected a culvert and a mini bridge. Engr. Olatunji made this known last

Member representing Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, on Saturday, lauded the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, for placing value on culture and tradition in the state.  Agboworin, who is a two-term lawmaker and Chairman, House Committee on Narcotic Drugs, stated this on Saturday, while speaking at the annual World Twins Festival, themed; "Twinning for Love, Unity and National Economic Reorientation,” held at the Methodist Grammar School, Igbo Ora.  The lawmaker, who was also the chairman of the occasion, lauded the governor’s effort at putting the Festival on a global world map, thereby attracting tourists and investors to develop the economy of the state.   While presenting his speech on the podium, Agboworin was flanked by notable politicians in the state including lawmaker representing Ibarapa North/Ibarapa Central federal constituency, Rep. Adebayo Adepoju (Ibarapa Ka

The recent condemnation of Akeem Olatunji by a certain group for cautioning party members or groups within the PDP in Oyo State is misguided and unfortunate. Akeem Olatunji’s stance was aimed at fostering party unity and ensuring that all members align with the vision and leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde. As the overall leader of the PDP in Oyo State, Governor Makinde’s choice of aspirants is crucial in maintaining the progress and stability that the party has achieved. Any attempt to undermine this leadership by showing sympathy for other aspirants without considering the governor’s input threatens the cohesion of the party. It is surprising that this group has resorted to lamenting and attempting to blackmail Governor Makinde for inviting Shina Peller to the PDP and later not responding to his calls, ignoring the fact that Shina Peller’s defection to the PDP does not entitle him to an automatic ticket. The PDP is home to many brilliant minds and notable politicians, many of whom S

As political momentum continues to gather ahead of 2027, leaders and key political stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole local government have resolved to remain united and formidable behind Governor Seyi Makinde's decision in his choice for who succeeds him.  The executive chairman of Oluyole local government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, however warned against PDP following the same political route as the then ruling party in 2018 when political gladiators worked against their leader and the party as such could spell danger for the party come 2027. This was as the PDP leaders in Oluyole unanimously issued a firm directive prohibiting any political groupings among its members for any potential governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.  The meeting, which held yesterday at the office of the executive chairman of Oluyole local government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, at Idi-Ayunre, was well attended by all major PDP leaders and stakeholders in the counci

The executive chairman of Oluyole local government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has said that his administration has fully aligned with the visionary leadership and inclusive governance of governor Seyi Makinde in its 2025 budget preparation.  This, Olatunji said, will be reflected in the implementation of the budget when finally presented to and passed by the Oluyole Legislative House.  The council boss stated this while addressing newsmen yesterday shortly after the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on 2025 Budget of Ibadan Less City hosted by Oluyole local government. The Stakeholders Consultative meeting on the 2025 Budget which held yesterday, October 4, at the Council Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, aims to directly engage people at the grassroots in order to gather inputs regarding their concerns and aspirations ahead of the next fiscal year for local government administration. Speaking with journalists, Akeem Olatunji harped on the importance of participatory governance in shaping t

The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Hon. Akeem Olatunji, has assured the Orisumibare community that the road leading to Bare will receive urgent attention after the rainy season, which he estimated will be around November or December.  He made this commitment during the Inaugural Development Summit and award ceremony organized by the Orisumibare Community Development Forum at Ebenezer Primary School, located off the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ibadan. During his address, Olatunji acknowledged the current deplorable condition of the road and stated that even if only temporary palliative measures are implemented initially, the road's improvement remains a priority.  "That will be around November/December at least, even if it is going to be a palliative measure for now pending when we would be able to have it constructed," he said. In addition to road repairs, Olatunji addressed the pressing issue of health care in the community, specifically the shortage of personnel a

The Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo state has commenced the training of 1,000 youths in various vocational skills targeted at generating employment that would enable self reliance and financial independence for participants. The training commenced yesterday, September, 19, at the Local Government Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan.  The vocational skills participants are currently undergoing training for include hairdressing, barbing, tailoring, making of local fabrics otherwise called 'Kampa', Catering, and Headgear making also called 'Gele'.  The executive chairman of the LG, Engr. Akeem Olatunji disclosed that the Council is also partnering with a leading commercial bank to provide access to soft loans to participants of the intensive two-week vocational training program. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the flag off of the training, Olatunji said the 1,000 participants were drawn from across the 10 political wards in the Oluyole LG. While stressing the economic

The executive chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has announced the relocation of Local Council Development Authority (LCDA) headquarters from Akorede back to Olode. The relocation was part of decisive moves by the Olatunji led LG administration aimed at resolving long-standing issues surrounding grassroots development in line with the primary purpose of creating LCDA which has been abandoned for a long time. The Council boss, Olatunji made the announcement on Monday, September 16 when he visited Olode community following a distress call about activities of a notorious land grabber in the area. It was however, gathered from the community that the LCDA previously operational at Olode was abandoned due to some reasons including a deplorable access road from town to the place by LG staff under the previous administration leading to the building becoming dilapidated and surrounding by thick bush. While calling on members of Olode community to wake up to their civic

Hon. Abiodun Suraj Oloye-Tiamy, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Education Intervention, extends heartfelt congratulations to all Muslims in Oyo State on the occasion of Maulud Nabiyu. This significant day commemorates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, a time of reflection, gratitude, and spiritual renewal for the Muslim community. Hon,Tiamy acknowledges the deep spiritual and cultural importance of Maulud Nabiyu, which offers an opportunity for Muslims to renew their faith and commitment to the teachings of the Prophet. He encourages the community to embrace the values of peace, compassion, and unity that are central to the Prophet's teachings. As the people of Oyo State celebrate this auspicious occasion, Hon. Oloye-Tiamy hopes that it brings joy, harmony, and prosperity to every household. He believes that the teachings of the Prophet can inspire positive change and foster a stronger sense of community among all residents. In conclusion, Hon, Tiamy sends his warmest

Asaba, Delta State - Team Oyo achieved a trifecta of medals on Sunday, September 15th, at the ongoing National Youth Games, solidifying its position as a top contender. In the Table-tennis Boys Singles final, Ayoola Usman and Ayatullahi Ahmed faced off in an all-Oyo state showdown. After a thrilling five-set match, Ayoola Usman emerged victorious, claiming gold and reasserting Oyo state's dominance in cadet table-tennis. Ayatullahi Ahmed secured silver, ensuring a double medal haul for Team Oyo. In athletics, Abass Ayomide Taofikat sprinted to a bronze medal in the 100m Girls' Final with an unofficial time of 12.10s. Looking ahead to Monday, September 16th, Team Oyo's male football team is set to face Abia State in the semi-finals. Additionally, the female and male boxing teams will compete in their respective semi-finals, with Ahmed Mariam facing Bornu State and Adekunle Roqeeb facing his opponent from Akwa-ibom State. With these latest wins, Team Oyo continues to make a s

The Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, has laid the foundation for the construction of a new Police Station cited at Oke-Ogbere to enhance security in the area.  The foundation laying ceremony held earlier in the week.  Members of Oke-Ogbere Community spearheaded the construction project as part of community development support initiative to compliment efforts of the Council Chairman to reposition Oluyole for economic development.  Recall that Olatunji had also earlier in the week commissioned a remodeled ultra modern Grade A Customary Court, multipurpose administrative complex, Amotekun headquarters, and other projects with modern facilities to commemorate his first 100 days in office as the executive chairman of Oluyole LG. According to the LG boss, the move was geared towards strengthening security at the grassroots in line with one of the four cardinal pillars–security, upon which governor Seyi Makinde's administration was built to ensure safe

As a show of recognition for dedication and commitment to public service, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in Oyo state, Otunba Ademola Ojo 'Ijaya' has commended the executive chairman of Oluyole LG for his transformative policies and programs at the grassroots.  The Commissioner described Olatunji as a visionary politician who epitomizes the Sustainable Development Agenda of Governor Seyi Makinde with his laudable projects and life changing programs with direct positive impacts on grassroots development.  The Commissioner stated this on Wednesday, September 11, at the official commemoration of his first 100 days in office and commissioning of already completed projects in Oluyole local government. Olatunji’s tenure was said to have been marked by several notable projects that reflect his commitment to improving the quality of life for residents which include reconstruction of a building for a Grade A Customary Court of Appeal, infrastructural upgra

Stakeholders and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oluyole Local Government have unanimously passed a vote of confidence on the executive chairman of the Council, Engr. Akeem Olatunji.  The resolution for the endorsement was reached during a quarterly stakeholders meeting well attended by key party figures, including the local government party chairman, Alhaji Mukaila Akingbola and his executives, all ten ward chairmen and their executive members, leaders, and elders of the party in the council.  The meeting held on Friday, September 7, in the office of the executive chairman, local government Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan.  In his welcome address, Olatunji expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support he has continued to enjoy and affirmed his commitment to consolidate on the progress made during so far.  While acknowledging the important role of the party as what he described as the parent that burthed government, Olatunji stressed the need to empower the party to

As part of measures to ensure the continued progress of key infrastructural developments and to evaluate strategic educational support initiatives for junior and senior secondary students, the executive chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, yesterday led top officials of the Council on a comprehensive inspection tour of various ongoing projects and educational schools in the LG.  The inspection according to the Council boss aimed to ensure full compliance with standard and specifications on several ongoing infrastructure projects with ultra modern facilities, including the remodeling of a building for a new Oluyole LG Customary Court, the expansion of public facilities, and improvements to community utilities. Other ongoing projects that Olatunji inspected yesterday include remodeling of a multipurpose building complex designed to serve as administrative offices for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Nationa

The people of Oluyole Local Government as well as Staff of the Council Secretariar are still basking in the euphoria of restoration of electricity supply to the area by the Executive Chairman, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, after years of abandonment in blackout. After enduring years of persistent blackouts, residents of Idi-Ayunre area and its environs in Oluyole were overjoyed to see their offices and homes illuminated once again. The much-anticipated electricity supply was restored yesterday September 2, following concerted efforts by the Executive chairman of the Council,Engr. Olatunji, who completed the refurbishment of the power plant that supplies electricity to the area.  Consequent upon the restoration of electricity supply to the Council Secretariat and its environs, ecstatic LG Staff members trouped to the Chairman's office in celebration as a show of appreciation for what they described as a giant stride geared towards grassroots development.  According to the excited workers, t

Mrs. Balkis Olatunji, wife of the Oluyole Local Government Chairman, yesterday hosted all the wives of Councillors in the Council. In her welcome address, Mrs. Olatunji emphasized the importance of unity and collective effort in driving grassroots community development. The event, held at the Oluyole Local Government Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, also had in attendance, wife of the Vice Chairman and Political Head of Akorede LCDA, Mrs. Rukayat Omotayo Akorede.  Mrs. Olatunji urged the women to forge stronger bonds and collaborate with their husbands effectively to enable them address local challenges facing their various wards. In her address, the executive chairman's wife X-rayed key significance of women’s involvement in community initiatives, stressing that unity among the councillors' wives could lead to more impactful and sustainable results.  While expressing appreciation to wife of the state Governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Olufunke Makinde, for her motherly role in mentorship and

The Executive Chairman of Oluyole local government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, LG Electronics, and Professor Oladapo Okareh of Environmental Health, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Medicine University of Ibadan, have collaborated to raise grassroots sensitization and awareness on Malaria prevention.  The collaboration according to the Council Chairman aims to address the persistent malaria challenges in Oluyole Local Government Area. Olatunji also disclosed that Professor Okareh, renowned for his expertise in public health and disease management, led the initiative at a One Day Training and Sensitization program to bring advanced solutions to the grassroots which he noted is the most malaria-affected part of the society.  Speaking at the training workshop held on August 23rd, at the Local Government Secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, Olatunji, who lauded the partnership to fight malaria described it as strategic, timely, and a major leap forward in the effort to combat