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.

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

Amidst 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 effort to cushion the effect of the stay at home directive of the State government.

According to the lawmaker, the lingering pandemic has 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 luckdown, as many families are now finding difficult to feed, hence the need for the relief items'', he said.

He said the items could not go round all the houses across his constituency ,but have indeed reached a larger part of his constituency.

Hon Adedoyin, popularly known as 'Eyi Yato'  also called on well meaning individuals, comunity leaders, cooperate organizations as well as NGOs to give necessary support, and provide basic needs for people.

He appealed to people of Ilesa West State Constituency to adhere strictly to the directive of government, with a view to curb 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 curbing the spread of coronavirus.

The Lawmaker said complying with stay at home directive, maintaining the social distancing , practicing a high level personal hygiene, and avoiding hand shake among other preventive measures suggested by WHO would safe the state , Nigeria and Africa from COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, Olusegun Owolabi urges people of Osun to stay safe,stay at home and stay alive.

The People of Osun have been charged to adhere strictly with the directive of the government in the fight against the outbreak of Covid 19.

An Abuja-bassed bussinesman, Olusegun Owolabi made this known to newsmen while speaking on the need for residents of Osun as well as Nigerians in general to maintain social distancing, proper personal hygiene, obey the luckdown order and other preventive measures, to stay safe.

Mr Owolabi said the rate at which the dreadful virus spreads in the developed nations such as Italy, UK, Spain and United State of America calls for serious actions, and cooperation of all and sundry in Nigeria to prevent such.

Mr Owolabi, who is one of the ardent followers of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbeaola,  said government needs to enforce the order with every instrument of law and state apparatus to protect people from being infected ,and spread the virus.

He prayed to God to wipe off the deadly virus from the surface of the earth for normalcy to return.

COVID-19:Adeboye Omoiya Alakara, Founder Eniaponle Foundation,canvasses supply of foods, daily needs for Osun people, to sustain stay at home order.

NIGERIANS HAVE BEEN CHARGED TO ADHERE STRICTLY WITH THE DIRECTIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT ON THE FIGHT AGAINST THE OUTBREAK OF COVID 19.

A RENOWNED PHILANTROPIST DEACON ADEBOYE ASHAOLU MADE THIS KNOWN TO NEWSMEN WHILE SPEAKING ON THE NEED FOR NIGERIANS TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING, PROPER PERSONAL HYGIENE, OBEY THE LUCKDOWN ORDER AND OTHER PREVENTIVE MEASURES, TO STAY SAFE.

THE FOUNDER ENIAPONLE FOUNDATION, WHO NOW BASED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SAID THE RATE AT WHICH THE DREADFUL VIRUS SPREADS AMONG THE DEVELOPED NATIONS, WHERE THEY HAVE BEST HEALTH FACILITIES, CALLS FOR SERIOUS ACTIONS, AND COOPERATION OF ALL AND SUNDRY BACK HOME IN NIGERIA, AND AFRICA TO SURVIVE THE PANDEMIC.

HE SAID THE DEATH TOLL IN SPAIN, ITALY, AMERIACA AND FRANCE MUST BE PREVENTED BY ALL MEANS IN AFRICA.

ACCORDING TO HIM, THE STAY AT HOME ORDER BY OSUN GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STATE GOVERNMENTS IS FOR THE GOOD OF NIGERIANS, SAYING, IT IS INDEED A TRYING PERIOD FOR MANKIND, PARTICULARLY THE POOR MASSES.

THE ILESA-BORN PHILANTHROPIST SAID GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO ENFORCE THE STAYING AT HOME ORDER WITH EVERY INSTRUMENT OF LAW AND STATE APPARATUS TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM BEING INFECTED, AND SPREAD THE VIRUS, JUST AS HE CHARGED VARIOUS NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOs), FOUNDATIONS, COOPERATE ORGANIZATIONS, WEALTHY INDIVIDUALS IN AND OUTSIDE OSUN STATE, TO HELP THE MASSES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH DAILY NEEDS, FOOD ITEMS AND FRUITS AMONG OTHERS.