Ayeni commences another round of empowerment programs for his people

A House of Representatives member, representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency, Hon. Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni has commenced his popular empowerment programs, and has again empowered the people of his constituency through varrious skills aqusition programs, under his Foundation known as L.B Ayeni Empowerment Foundation.

The training exercise is in furtherance of the philantropic gestures of the federal lawmaker.

Earlier, while declaring the training exercise open at his foundation office ,Okesa,Ilesa a couple of weeks ago, Hon Ayeni said the aim was to support and empower the less privileged.what's

He said the gesture was part of his campaign promises, urging the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the resources expended on the scheme, and the aquired skills.

Meanwhile, the beneficiaries are currently undergoing traning on soap making, candle making , tie and dye production , tailoring, hairdressing, barbing , shoe making , and a host of others.

Nigeria@60: Hon Famurewa says Nigeria is indivisible, has reasons to celebrate.....

A prominent politician in the state of Osun, Honourable Israel Ajibola Famurewa, has called on those clamoring for the division of the country to wake up from their slumber and face the reality. 

The former federal lawmaker in a statement he personally signed on the occasion of the 60th independent anniversary of the country said Nigeria will always remain an entity.

The Osun State SUBEB Executive Chairman said Nigeria and Nigerians have a lot to be grateful for since it got independence. 

He listed the things Nigeria and Nigerians can point to as achievements to include: democracy, smooth transition of government and cooperation from all arms of government.

Honourable Famurewa said some West African countries cannot boast of the relative peace being enjoyed in Nigeria, as some African countries have authoritarians as President or ruler who do not relinquish power and are either ousted by the military or revolution.

He urged all to work for the progress of the country and stop the divisive tendencies they are exhibiting as no region can successfully stand on its own without the support of others in the country.

The two-time House of Representatives member however said some of the problems being experienced in the country like insecurity in some parts of the North, unstable economy among few others is not peculiar to the nation and it will be a thing of the part in due course.

BFK Sues For Peace In Local Govt Councils, Tasks Chairmen, Councillors To Complement Oyetola's Efforts in making Osun great

Chairman of the Osun State House of Assembly Committee on Local Government Council Affairs, Honourable Babatunde Festus Komolafe popularly known as 'BFK' has appealed to political functionaries at the grassroots level of government in the state to live in peace with the various publics of their constituencies.

Komolafe in an usual informal meeting with some of his constituents in Ifewara, the headquarters of Atakumosa-West Local Government Council Area of Osun State yesterday, said that it's only when there is peace across the local government councils that the officiating political functionaries can have time to think of developmental projects for their people.

"By so doing, they will be adding value to the administration of Governor Gboyega Oyetola which is striving with all available resources and arsenals to continue the culture of good government inherited from the immediate-past administration of ex-Governor Rauf Aregbesola now Interior Minister", the lawmaker said.

He enjoined the council political functionaries to sink their differences and desist from working at cross-purposes in the overall interest of the people whose interest you swore to protect jealously.

Komolafe reminded the grassroots political functionaries to learn how to use the opportunities given to them by their constituents meaningfully at this time in the political history of the state, telling them that the opportunities they are currently enjoying is a passing phase.

The high-ranking member of the House of Assembly equally reminded the council chairmen, councillors and all other political office holders across the state that history would not be fair to them if they fail to make a desirable landmark during their tenures as this might be a one-off opportunity for some of them to test their genuine intention to serve their people.

BFK also prevailed on the council chairmen to act and administer their various councils in tandem with the provision of the parliamentary system of government being in operation at the local government council level across the state.

According to the State House of Assembly Committee chairman on Local Government Affairs, "immediately the chairmen see themselves as first among equals in the midst of other councillors, permanent and unconditional peace, unity and harmony will return back to where such have taken flight from.

"My observation has shown that it's because some council chairmen are misconstrueing their positions as that of Executive Chairmen that has been attracting unrest in some of the local government councils.

"It's important for the council chairmen to be open-handed and carry along other political stakeholders of their councils in their day-to-day running of the councils", he advised.

BFK also reminded the councillors that they were not sent to the councils to turn the same to theatres of war or where such can be used to take a pound of flesh either from real or perceived enemies, warning them that "whoever is instrumental to the removal of any chairman for any unjust reason is having the same monstrous political punishment awaiting him in future. This is a simple law of Karma".

Komolafe stated that it was the belief of his committee that any local government council area that is crisis-ridden is apparently not on the same page with the performing and peace-loving administration of Governor Oyetola.

AFECO shares more palliatives to Ila community...

As part of efforts towards cushioning the effect of the ongoing pandemic on the masses, Osun-based non-profit Foundation, Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organisation has begun another round of  food distributions as palliative to the people of Ila-Orangun area of osun state.

The distribution of the palliative which is a follow up of the efforts of  the foundation AFECO towards allevieting the economic hardship caused by the covid-19 pandemic on people,

Founder of Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organisation, Dr Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ with her Crew moved round the town, checking the wellbeing of AFECO children/wards, as palliatives were further given out to children, parents and other needy within the community.


Items distributed included packed gaàrí, rice, beans, indomie and soft drinks.among other food items.

Yèyé Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ, a Linguist, Cultural Ambassador, Educationist, who also doubles as the Yèyé Àṣà of the ancient peaceful town is the Chairman and Founder of the Organization.

Speaking on behalf of the AFECO Board of Trustees, she sincerely appreciates all cheerful donors for their continued supports towards enhancing the positive vision of the Organization.

"Dr Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ expresses her sincere appreciations to all wonderful mindsets, philanthropists and people that have lent out their hands of supports to hold, and for their large hearts at giving, simply for the promotion of lives and humanity for the best.

 She echoes, 'Àbùsí Èdùmàrè'. "

She also used the avenue to further sensitise the young girls in the community, as well as their parents of the need to keep keen watch over the youths as a matter of the importance to ward off the scourge of the time. While also allaying the fears imposed in the hearts of the female-children.

she reiterated the concerted current efforts and stands of the Oṣun State Government at declaring war of Zero tolerance on rapists; which is a signal to every parent to also assist in fighting the non-Ọmọlúwàbí attitide which the bad eggs within the communities are beging to showcase.

 Dr Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ therefore encouraged the  boy and girl-children inclusive of their parents to be more careful in carelessly wondering about or parents leaving the children carelessly without adequate monitoring, to cub the rapist menace which seem trending around different States of the country. She uses the opportunity to cancel parents, guardians and the wards that she accessed within the community.

The children and the parents accessed showed appreciations as she encouged them to continue to  obey the rules connected to covid-19 guidelines.

Covid-19/Eid-el-fitr: ogunkolade distributes free petrol to commuter's in Oriade local government....

About  one hundred and fifty commuters in Oriade local government area today benefited from the free petrol distribution to cushion effect of the lockdown occasioned by covid-19 pandemic amidst eid-el-fitr celebration.

The program organized by the success ogunkolade foundation was geared toward improving the living standard of the beneficiaries.

The programme facilitator, Hon success oludare Ogunkolade represented by Mr tope Ogidi, said the programme is to support the residents with the challenges facing due to the global pandemic.
He  also facilitated with the Muslim faithful on this year Eid- el- fitr.

Speaking some of the beneficiaries of the free petrol distribution programme commended the good gesture of the success ogunkolade foundation for coming to support the people of the local government in this crucial time.
 
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They said the gesture will reduce hardship faced by commuter who lived on daily income..

Sallah: Osun Lawmaker Hon.Wale Adedoyin Felicitates with Muslim Faithfuls,urges constituents to adhere strictly to govermnent guildlines on the fight against Covid-19.qr

A member of the Osun State House of Assembly (OSHA), Honourable Wale Adedoyin, has felicitated with Muslim faithfuls in Ilesa West State Constituency of Osun on the completion of the 2020 Ramadan fast period.

Hon Adedoyin in his sallah message urged Muslims faithfuls to imbibe the teaching of the holy month of Ramadan , and continue praying for the nation.

According to him, in view of the present situation globally, it is necessary for everyone to draw closer to Allah, and pray for forgiveness, mercy and blessings.
“I want to use this opportunity to congratulate Muslim faithful on the successful completion of 2020 Ramadan despite the restrictions and challenges, occasioned by the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic'.

Hon Adedoyin, popularly known as 'Eyiyato' urged Muslim faithful and Nigerians to use the sallah period to pray fervently for peace, unity, progress, development of the nation, more importantly, victory over Covid-19 pandemic.

The lawmaker urged the Muslim ummah to see sallah celebration as a way of strengthening their faith with God and love to their brothers.

Hon Adedoyin also assured constituents of quality and effective legislation that would make life more meaningful to all.

The lawmaker urged constituents and other Nigerians to adhere strictly to govermnent directives on the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

AFECO seeks urgent health support and justice for 10year's old rape victim

The Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization "AFECO" under the leadership of Dr. Mrs. Adeola Faleye says the Organisation has serious concern and need to support the course of a rape victim, and as a matter of concern to seek the assistance of all Abiyamọ -  the Mothers, for prayers, and all required supports to revive Mariam.

As one of the supports Yèyé Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ sorts for, she consulted the Ministry of Women Affairs of the State of Osun for a quick relieve and survival of the victim.

Findings shows that the victim named Sulaimon Mariam aged 10 was reportedly raped by one Fatai Gbodorogun of Ile Ayo, Iperin area of Ila Orangun on the 5th march 2020.

Dr. Adeola Faleye stated that after a meeting with the Commissioner for Women Affairs in the State, Hon. Mrs Bukola Olaboopo, that the  Commissioner also reported to have heard the report as the case had gone viral on social media which also made the Ministry to arranged a lawyer to take up the matter.

It would be recalled that the Nigerian criminal code recommends life imprisonment for perpetrators of rape and 14years for attempted rape.

The meeting resolution is to assist Mariam Muhammad to Osogbo, the State capital for health care supports at the Ministry's expense in spite of the State lockdown  for proper health attention while investigation continues.

Reports also informed that the Orangun of Ila, Oba Abdulwaab  Olukayode Oyedotun has been duly carried along of the Commissioner's intervention in the young girl's matter, while requesting that the Royalty further assists the Ministry and all concerned souls on the matter for solution, towards getting the required justice.

While appreciating the Ministry for her attention and proactiveness when contacted, the Yèyé Àṣà, expatiates that  AFECO as a Non-Governmental Organization, committed to the  promotion of girl - child, culture and educational matters, also requests for justice to take pre-eminence on the rape case connected to  Mariam.

Reviving Mariam back in sound health, is part of the efforts of the Organization in serving humanity and transforming lives positively.

According to reports, the 10year old victim is almost half paralized which in effects, demands the  urgent health supports, as the purported rapist remain in the custody of the police at the State CID in Osogbo for further action.

Furthermore, Dr Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ calls on Government, non-Governmental bodies at all levels and other relevant agencies to team up more, in tackling issues of under-aged assaults and the annoying increase cases of rape in the country.

AFECO calls on the need for parents and wards to take proper shied of their children from several other evil perpetrators as such, especially during this time that most children are not physically in school as a result of social - distancing enforced by COVID'19 pandemic.

YBA call's for release of Buhari's critics on covid-19 Rotimi Jolayemi

The Yoruba Broadcasters Association
(YBA) osun states chapter, has joined growing number of groups that have called on Nigerian government to release the detained osun based broadcaster, Rotimi Jolayemi popularly known as Oba Akewi.

The association in a statement by the its state governor, Hon olalekan fabayo said the arrest of Oba Akewi a member of the freelance and independent broadcaster association (FIBAN)  appear to be prosecution of critics and hate speech through a audio that goes viral.

YBA called on the minster of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to show mercy on jolayemi in order to show the world that the present government under president Mohammadu Buhari is not silencing its critics.

Yoruba Broadcasters Association YBA however called on Broadcasters to be more sensitive in a time like this with greater caution and professionalism.

Ramadan: Ileri Oluwa Campaign DG calls for prayers for the Nation, says the period can change the nation's fortunes for good..

            Hon Ajibola Famurewa


As the yearly Ramadan fast starts today, Muslim faithful have been enjoined to use the period to pray fervently for the healing of the nation, especially of the present pandemic ravaging the world.

The Director-General, Ileri Oluwa campaign organization, Engineer Israel Ajibola Famurewa gave the charge in a statement he personally signed.

He said the Ramadan period signifies endurance and total submission to the will of Allah which is very much needed in human endeavors.

Honourable Famurewa said it is apt for Muslim faithful to embrace love as part of the lessons which Ramadan teaches, which is very much needed at this trying period the world is passing through.

The former lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency also urged Muslims not to forget the government directives of no gathering, social distancing and personal hygiene in the fight against COVID-19.

He urged clerics who might want to pass messages across to followers to maximise the opportunity of the advancement in technology to reach their followers and not go against government orders.

Honourable Famurewa wished all Muslims in the state of Osun and Nigeria as a whole Ramadan Kareem.

Palliatives: Osun Govt Distributes Debit Cards To Vulnerable People in Oriade local Government

As part of measures to cushion the effects of coronavirus lockdown in the State, the governor of the State of Osun, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has embarked on giving out palliatives to the people of the State, most especially, the vulnerable ones as the programme get to Oriade local government area of the state.

It would be recalled that some states have obtained a financial assistance from the World Bank to support the implementation of Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO).

 The support operation was designed in close partnership between the FGN and 20 States in Nigeria, however, only the following 8 states were eligible for participating in the first phase: Bauchi, Cross River, Ekiti, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Osun, and Oyo.

It was gathered that the program has been on since last year and a lot of people most especially the aged and people living with disabilities have benefited greatly from the program, though, it was through direct cash to the individuals who have been captured in the scheme.

As part of his campaign promises to the good people of Osun, Mr Oyetola have been prioritising his citizen’s welfare.

However, for the purpose of transparency and accountability, the State Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has mandated that debit cards be produced and issued to the beneficiaries, instead of giving them cash, an initiative that is first of its kind in Nigeria.

Hon Bunmi Obeisun, chairman Oriade local government,explained rationale behind the distribution of the debit cards to the beneficiaries which is to guide against frauds and misappropriation. He stressed further, this ATM card will be used by beneficiaries to withdraw their money either through ATM machine or POS. Their money will be paid directly to the beneficiary’s account and they can access the money anywhere even outside the State.

While addressing journalists during the distribution of the debit cards to the beneficiaries in Ijebu-jesa, Osun Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Special Needs, Hon. Yemi Lawal represented Hon Ayotunde jimoh said the program has been so smooth and those concerned are very happy with the way the exercise is been anchored.

“To a large extent, the process has been transparent because each beneficiary’s name has been inscribed on their cards, linked to their accounts and their money will be paid directly into their accounts.

“The program is in two categories, which are, special grant transfer and public workfare. Special grant transfer is designed for the aged and people living with disabilities which captured 15,287 beneficiaries and 10,618 for public workfare. This program cut across all the thirty local government and area office.”

“For the special grant tranfer, beneficiaries are taking N20,000 each while those in public workfare cadre gets N7,500 each and is going to be a continuous exercise.

Covid-19: Eniaponle Foundation donates cash, food items to the vulnerables

Towards sustaining the period of the stay at home order by the government of Osun ,occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic  across the world, founder Eniaponle Foundation, Deacon Adeboye Ashaolu popularly known as 'Omo Iya Alakara' has  doled out cash donation to a total of 100 vulnerable individuals in Ijesaland.

The foundation has also made foods donation to support those that are in critical need of food items.

The gestures according to Deacon Adeboye Ashaolu were part of efforts to support the state government in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.


Ashaolu said the gestures were powered by Eniaponle Foundation inconjuction with Monijesu Caterering Services,Ilesa.

       CEO Eniaponle foundation,
            Hon Adeboye Ashaolu

The Ilesa-born philanthropist said beneficiaries were cut across tribes , political and religious divides.

The cash donations to the needy, ophans and the vulnurables is expected to end on 18th of April. To benefit from the gestures send SMS to  +234 706 884 3078.

Deacon Ashaolu who is based in the US ,urged well-meaning individuals , cooperate organizations and charity homes to give support to market men and women, artisans and others to survive now as well as the post Covid-19 pandemic.

Segun Olanibi Felicitates with Christian on Easter Celebration, urges residents of Osun to cooperate with govt as the world fight against Covid-19

             Hon Segun Olanibi

As Christians mark this year's Easter Celebration in low key, occasioned by the outbreak of deadly coronavirus, the Comissioner for Rural Development and Community Affairs ,Segun Olanibi, has urged residents of Osun not to give up on the present global health challenge.

Olanibi said this in his Easter message to Christians in the state of Osun.

“Easter is a time Christians celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ who offered Himself as a sacrifice for the remission of the sins of the world, he said.

Hon Olanibi urged the people to cooperate with government in the fight against the spread of COVID-19, adding that the principle of social distancing, personal hygiene, and total compliance to government's directive, and prayers will end COVID-19 pandemic sooner than expected.

The Comissioner, sympathised with those that have lost their loved ones to Covid-19 across the globe, warning that the devastating effect of Covid-19 in Italy, Spain, UK, US , China, and Equador amongst others must be prevented in Africa, and Nigeria in particular.

Prince Olanibi urged the people of Osun to show commitment to the well-being of one another and take responsibility to keep the state safe from the spread of COVID-19.

He therefore prayed for divine intervention for normalcy to return.

Obeisun begins FG's cash transfer scheme in Oriade L.G

No fewer than 209, indigent citizens of Oriade local government area of osun state today benefited from the conditional cash transfer under the household-uplifting programme initiated by the federal Government to fight poverty.

The beneficiaries, were drawn from  towns and villages across Oriade local government, as they receive between #20,000 and #40,000, representing the outstanding stipends and up -to date payment.

             beneficiaries

The event held today at Oriade local government Secretariat, ijebu jesa.

Speaking with newsmen, Hon Olubunmi Ezekiel Obeisun, the executive chairman Oriade local government council said the cash transfer program of the federal government is in partnership with osun state government which is meant to alleviate poverty among poor citizens, saying more of such programme is on the way.

In his words, the representative of the Nation cash transfer program from Abuja, Mr Abdullahi Zakariya maintain that the programme is part of president muhammadu buhari's packaged to uplift the standard of living of the poor masses since 2016.

Beneficiaries captured in the scheme appreciated the federal government for the fund which will assist  and prevent them from hunger during the lockdown across the state to curtail the spread of corona virus pandemic.

Covid-19: Adeola Abeke Faleye distributes stimulus package to ila-orangun community, promise to do more

The founder and chairman of Adeabeke Fabola Educultural  Organization (AFECO) Dr Adeola Abeke Faleye has distributed several bags of stimulus package to the people of ila-orangun community in order to assist them during the sit-at-home order by the state Government of OSun to curtail the spread of corona virus pandemic in the state.
The NGO founder known for her generosity and philanthropy said each pack contains food items ranging from rice, beans, semovita, salt including sanitizer hand wash and other edibles as palliative in view of the coming easter celebration.

"Sharing in joy, promoting our heritage and transforming lives for the best is our joy" she said
Afeco boss also advised the people of Ila orangun to obey government directives on prevention measure provided including hand washing and social distancing.

She also solicit for collaboration and support from well meaning Nigerians and people in the global village.

She wished all to
Be responsible
Stay safe and stay Alive.

L.B Ayeni sets to distribute relief materials to constituents amidst COVID-19 pandemic, encourages people to stay at home,to stay safe.

         Hon L.B Ayeni

A federal Lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency, Hon Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni, on Friday disclosed his readiness to support the people of his constituency with some relief materials, to help cushion the effects of the lockdown in the state following the global coronavirus pandemic.

Hon Ayeni who revealed that he had been giving assistance to people underground, said the time is now to rally round the people, and encourage them to adhere to the stay at home directive of government occasioned by COVID-19.

Hon Ayeni said that the the timely lockdown directive of government of Osun had been helpful, adding that the pandemic was real ,and staying at home would help prevent its spread.

The Federal Lawmaker, said efforts are on top gear to ensure that relief items reach his constituents in a matter of days as he is waiting for the consignments to arrive.

Ayeni who said his thoughts remained with those who are finding it difficult to eat , the health workers who are in the forefront of the flight against the pandemic, as well  as family of the victims globally, prayed to God to wipe off the monster called COVID-19.

The Federal lawmaker thanked Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, and the Federal government for decisively leading the fight against COVID-19 in the State, and  the country at large.

COVID-19: Adedoyin destributes relief materials to constituents,urges well meaning individuals to assist the masses.

Amid the fight against COVID-19 across the globe, the lawmaker representing  Ilesa West State Constituency at the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon Wale Adedoyin has embarked on distribution of food and other relief items.

Speaking to newsmen in Ilesa, Hon Adedoyin said it is not in his practice to make public his philanthropic gestures, adding that the food items are part of his personal efforts to cushing the effect of the stay at home directive of the State government.

According to the lawmaker, the lingering pandemic prompted him to provide the necessary items for  his constituents.

“ Quite a number of my people have been going through harrowing situation since the commencement of the lockdown, as many families are now finding it difficult to feed, hence the need for the relief items'', he said.

He said though, the items could not go round all the houses across his constituency ,but have indeed reached many parts of his constituency.

Hon Adedoyin, popularly known as 'Eyiyato'  also called on well meaning individuals, community leaders, cooperate organizations as well as NGOs to give necessary support, and provide basic needs for people during this critical period.

He appealed to the people of Ilesa West State Constituency to adhere strictly to the directive of government towards curbing the spread of the pandemic.

Hon Adedoyin also appealed to security personnel to be civil in the discharge of their duties, just as he commended the state government for its proactive step in the fight against the spread of COVID-19.

While appreciating the gesture, one of the beneficiaries, Mr Akinade lauded the initiative, just as he charged others to emulate the kind gesture.