EKITI FREE HEALTH BENEFICIARIES HIT 400,000

EKITI FREE HEALTH BENEFICIARIES HIT 400,000

No fewer than 400,000 people have benefited from the free mobile health mission of the Dr Kayode Fayemi administration in Ekiti State since inception in 2011.

The State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi made this known, Saturday in  Igede Ekiti at the end of the 6th edition of the quarterly free health mission.

Dr Fayemi who stated that the free health mission was established to cater for the section of the population not covered by the free health programme  of the government, which is meant for children under five years, pregnant women, elderly people above 65 years and the physically challenged.

He expressed satisfaction that the free health mission has helped in attending to medical needs at the grassroots.

The Governor, however,  urged the people to patronise the 293 Primary Health Centres across the State, even as he disclosed plans by the government to fortify the health centres.

Fayemi also advised the people against  consumption of too much starch, explaining that the record of the sixth  mission had shown that many of the patients were prone to diabetes.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke at the event lauded the Governor for the initiative.

In her remarks, Mrs Folakemi Olorunfemi said aside the treatment, she received at the mission, she also got  drugs that are worth more than Five thousand Naira.

She said the medical assistance people got from the mission is a confirmation of the Governor's commitment to the welfare of the citizenry.

Mrs Mimiko Advocate for Improved Reading Culture Among Youth

  Mrs Mimiko  Advocate  for Improved Reading Culture Among Youth

The wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Olukemi Mimiko has advocated virile reading culture as a proper tool for youth development in Nigeria.

Mrs. Mimiko stated this in Akure at the Global Reading Festival which held in 17 cities in Nigeria and 17 countries across the world at the weekend. After reading a book titled: “17 Secrets of High-Flying Students” to the admiration of over 500 students present at the event, Mimiko said the advent of internet has afforded students the opportunity to easily gather required knowledge to go ahead of their teachers.

She said: “with the advent of internet, the world is becoming smaller, people from different parts of the world now connect easily with one another and it is what you know that would separate you from others. You can only get knowledge through reading; read newspapers, school textbooks, listen to news, it’s not too early for you to start reading research materials, all these will help to widen your horizon and keep you ahead of others.”

Mrs Mimiko also told the students that for them to get to greater heights and become men and women of influence that the society will be looking up to, they must be consistent and hardworking, because, according to her, greatness can never be achieved through playfulness, but through virile reading and effective and wise use of time.

Mimiko however tasked parents and guardians to also help in the task of imbibing reading culture in their wards, saying that the revolution to improve and institutionalize the act of reading in Nigeria must start from homes to the schools.

Ondo to partner private investors, international agencies on power generation

Ondo to partner private investors, international agencies on power generation

 

Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has restated his administration's preparedness to partner private investors and international agencies to boost power supply for its industrialization drive.

Governor Mimiko, who said this on Monday in Akure while declaring open a capacity building workshop with the theme "Training on Diffusion of Turbine Technology for Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development in West Africa,” said Nigeria is blessed with vast water bodies to aid hydro-power supply.

He noted that his administration was devising means of generating power to grow businesses in the areas that are far away from the gas line which is currently under execution by his administration.

The Governor disclosed that the State government established a Small Hydro Power (SHP) committee two years ago in a tripartite relationship among State government, Bank of Industry (BOI) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) regional centre with the intention to make power available for industrial cluster, cottage industries and SME's across the State.

He added that efforts were being intensified by the State government's committee in collaboration with the BOI towards establishing SHP plants to power SMEs having identified viable water bodies in the State.

Mimiko said: "We appreciate the fact that our IPP initiative is not enough at this point, given its present capacity and have come to embrace the need for power generation for businesses in communities too far from the gas line through small hydro power projects that will take advantage of available water resources in the State.”

The Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the workshop and Acting Director of the Engineering Materials Development Institute (EMDI), Akure, Dr Olugbenga Olusunle in his remarks described SHP as the solution to the increasing demand for rural electrification in Africa.

Don’t fail on your campaign promises, Cleric tells Mimiko

         Don’t fail on your campaign promises, Cleric tells Mimiko

The re-elected Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has been tasked not to give room to laxity in his second term in office.
The Pastor-in-charge of Ondo Province 1 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Richard Adeboye, made the call in his sermon at the Interdenominational Thanksgiving service for the re-election of Dr Olusegun Mimiko, at the arcade ground in Akure on Sunday.
In his sermon titled "Sustaining the Victory,” Pastor Adeboye opined that God does not gives out victory anyhow, but God put into consideration the personality to be given the victory before giving

His victory. He stressed that God knew that Mimiko would not abuse the victory if given to him, hence the governor’s victory at the last governorship election. Adeboye also stated that God does not waste resources, He rather multiplies them.
He urged the Governor not to deviate on his campaign promises to the people of the state and to work harder in his second term so as to justify the peoples’ confidence in him. He also urged the people not to relent in their prayers for the governor always.
He said: “to sustain your victory you must consider the cost of the victory, reference the giver of the victory and you must also fulfil all the vows you made during your campaigns, by doing this, your
government will make greater impact than it made in your first term.”
Governor Olusegun Mimiko in his remarks thanked the people of Ondo state for their prayers and support before, during and after the poll.
He appreciated other arms of government, traditional and religious leaders, trade unions and public workers for their collaboration and support for his administration.
While thanking the religious leaders, Mimiko said “I want to specially thank our religious leaders, during the difficult days you were there, when darkness was looming in the horizon, you went on your knees and pray for this state.
“Everything about our victory was made in heaven and I believe that at the end of the tribunal, our victory shall be sustained.” Mimiko said.
He vowed to work harder for the progress of the State in his second term in office, and he also urged the people to continue to pray for the sustainability of the peace in the state.

Chelsea sack Di Matteo after damaging defeat

Chelsea sack Di Matteo after damaging defeat

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked after the European champions were left facing elimination at the group stage of the Champions League, the club said on Wednesday.
"Chelsea Football Club has parted company this morning with Manager Roberto Di Matteo," a statement said, following Tuesday's 3-0 defeat by Juventus.
Chelsea said the team's "recent performances and results have not been good enough".
"The club faces a difficult task ahead in qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League as well as maintaining a strong challenge for the top of the Premier League while competing in three other cup competitions," they added.
 According to AFP,Tuesday's loss in Turin means Chelsea are poised to become the first ever Champions League winners to be knocked out in the group phase the following season.
Even victory at home to Danish side FC Nordsjaelland in their final group match may not be enough, as a draw between Juventus and Shakhtar Donetsk in the other Group D game would take both sides into the last 16.
Di Matteo was only appointed on a permanent basis in June, having led Chelsea to their first ever Champions League title after replacing his sacked predecessor Andre Villas-Boas in March.
Chelsea beat Bayern Munich on penalties in the Champions League final in May, two weeks after defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Cup final.
"The owner and the Board would like to thank Roberto for all he has done for the club since taking over in March," Chelsea added, saying the Italian "will always be welcome at Stamford Bridge".
The statement continued: "The club will be making an announcement shortly regarding a new first team manager."
Di Matteo, 42, is the seventh coach to have been sacked by owner Roman Abramovich since the Russian billionaire bought the club in 2003.
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was immediately installed as the bookmakers' favourite to succeed Di Matteo on a permanent basis.
Pep Guardiola, the former Barcelona coach, and ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp were also rumoured to be in the running.
Chelsea had made a superb start to the season, but since losing 2-1 at Shakhtar on September 23, their campaign has come off the rails.
They won seven and drew one of their opening eight league games to move four points clear at the Premier League summit but a 3-2 loss at home to Manchester United last month marked the start of a run of four games without a win.
Saturday's 2-1 defeat at West Bromwich Albion, Di Matteo's former club, left Chelsea four points behind leaders Manchester City in third place.
The loss to United was surrounded by controversy, after Chelsea's claim that referee Mark Clattenburg racially abused midfielder John Obi Mikel prompted a Football Association investigation that is yet to conclude.
A former Chelsea player, who scored in two FA Cup final successes, Di Matteo had been trying to revolutionise the club's playing style by introducing a more attacking approach.
Chelsea spent over £80 million ($127 million, 100 million euros) on new players in the close season, notably bringing in Belgian winger Eden Hazard from Lille and Brazilian attacking midfielder Oscar from Internacional.
Although the quality of their football drew praise from pundits in the season's early months, that initial momentum appears to have disappeared.
Di Matteo, who was born in Switzerland but represented Italy at international level, was in only his third senior managerial position.
He started his coaching career with third-tier MK Dons in 2008 before joining West Brom a year

NCPC BOSS CHARGES INTENDING PILGRIMS TO BE GOOD AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST AND NIGERIA

NCPC BOSS CHARGES INTENDING PILGRIMS TO BE GOOD AMBASSADORS OF CHRIST AND NIGERIA

Mr Okpara

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Mr. John Kennedy Opara has charged intending Pilgrims from Niger and Nasarawa States to be good Ambassadors of Christ and Nigeria while in the Holy Land. Mr. Opara gave this charge recently at the Local Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport through his representative, Mr Simeon Gana, the Director of Administration of NCPC during the airlift of intending pilgrims from Niger and Nasarawa states to Israel for this year’s Pilgrimage exercise.
Mr. Opara advised the intending Pilgrims to conduct themselves decently while in Israel, because according to him, “as soon as you are out of this country, you are Ambassadors of Nigeria”. He further stressed, “You are representatives of our Lord Jesus Christ and Ambassadors of Nigeria”.
The NCPC helmsman also admonished the intending pilgrims to ensure that they guard their travel documents jealously while in Israel, eat moderately, obey table manners and abide by the Israeli laws.
Three members of the Federal Government Delegation were also at the Airport to observe the procedures for the airlift and they all took turns to address the intending pilgrims
In his own remarks, the Chaplain of Aso Villa Chapel, Venerable Obioma Onwuzurumba stressed the need for the intending pilgrims to be good Christians that their States and the Nation would be proud of.
He charged them to work with their heads high while in Israel and not to be timid. He thus wished them well and prayed that they would go in good health and come back in like manner.
In his own remarks, Prof. Joseph Otubu who is also a member of the Federal Government Delegation for this year’s Pilgrimage averred that “Nigerians are very good people”. He posited that the transformation of one person would lead to the transformation of many others.
According to Prof Otubu, “We need to show good example. As long as we call ourselves Christians, we must be Christ like”, he stressed.
Also speaking at the occasion, Hon. Justice Afolabi Fabiyi advised the intending pilgrims to ensure that they keep the laws of their host country and desist from anything that would tarnish the image of their families and the entire nation. The Supreme Court Judge further admonished them to make up their minds and convince themselves that they would not abscond in Israel.
The NCPC Head of Operations, Mr. Henry Chukwuma Ezike led the representatives of the Executive Secretary, Mr. Simeon Gana and the three members of the Federal Government Delegation on inspection of the airlift operations. He conducted them round the immigration, Security and screening points in order to expose them to the nitty-gritty of airlift operations of intending pilgrims at the airport.
About 110 intending Pilgrims from Niger and 195 from Nasarawa were airlifted during the operation at the local wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe, Airport, last night.

Seyi Makinde still a PDP member - Aide

 Seyi Makinde Still in PDP- Aide

Eng Seyi Makinde

Members of camp of  Engineer Seyi Makinde , a PDP chieftains in Oyo state has debunked the  rumor spreading round that the their leaders has dumped PDP  for the ruling  Action Congres of Nigeria, ACN
This was against the backdrop  of a newspaper publication in which   Eng Makinde was said to be an ACN chieftain
In a telephone interview with one of his close aid, Akeem Azees, he said there is no iota of truth in the information and that  Seyi Makinde is still a  strong PDP members  and  that he has no romance or dealing  with any other party.
Azees  further stated that the management of the publication  in which he was described as an ACN chieftains had been contacted and they are  going to retract the story.
Ask to confirm if his boss is  contesting in the next election Akeem said' everything is in the hand of God  he will go as God directed, if God said he should contest  nothing will stop him' he responded .
it would be recalled that Engineer Seyi Makinde  lost the chance to contest  Oyo South Senatorial under the Umbrella of PDP to Sen Kamorudeen Adedibu  who eventually lost the election

'PDP will Unseat ACN in 2015 ' Teslim Folarin

 'PDP will Unseat ACN in 2015 ' Teslim Folarin

The immediate past Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, yestarday said that the  Peoples Democratic Party PDP   is  making a relentless effort to reconnect itself with the people of Oyo state in other to unseat  Sen Ajimobi led ACN  government in the next election.
Folarin made the assertions in Ibadan on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists shortly after commiserating with Alhaja Sarata Lam-Adesina, wife of the late former governor of the state, Alhaji Lamidi Adesina at the Felele residence of the deceased.
Senator Folarin with his team also met with the family and political loyalists of the late governor including Mr Adedapo Lam-Adesina, one of his sons who is the Commissioner for Youths and Sports in Oyo State, as well as a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government (SSG), Chief Adeniyi Koleoso, where he prayed for repose of the soul of the late former governor.
The former Senate Leader told newsmen that for now, leaders and members of the  PDP in Oyo State are presently busy reconciling and putting their houses in order, with a view to meeting future political challenges.

Ayo Fayose Again?

Ayo Fayose Again?

Ayo Fayose

Former Ekiti State governor  Chief Ayodele Fayose is among the major contender seeking to unseat  Dr. Kayode Fayemi of the  Action Congress of Nigeria ACN in 2014.

The Afao Ekiti Born politician and businessman  has been making serious moves  since he returned to the Peoples Democratic Party last to  woo people to his  side and  support his ambition to return to the government house.

Dr Fayose  who has been moving from ward to ward in Ekiti has also been holding meeting with   some leaders of the party and beg for forgiveness of sins from  those he might have offended.

 Various  pressure group including  Ekiti Progressive Elite, has  been calling on the  him to contest the governorship election coming up in the state in  2014.

The  Ekiti Progressive Elitegroup, led by Chief Gbade Ademuwagun, rose from a meeting in Ado-Ekiti sometimes ago decalared their unflinching support for Fayose and urge him  to declare his ambition without delay.

Chief Ademuwagun, a retired teacher in Ekiti State,  said that since the departure of Fayose in October 2006, the state had not witnessed meaningful development.

In his words,’’since Fayose was illegally removed from office by some people in October 2006, the state has remained in darkness; nothing is working. Now, the state has been grounded by the ACN-controlled government and only Fayose can bring life back to the state.”

The group stated that most of the infrastructual facilities in the state were started and completed by the administration of Fayose, saying that the Ekiti people were yearning for more.

While some members of the PDP saw his coming as a blessing to the party because of his political influence, some  said that his  return will not do  the party any good but rather cause confusion and  distraction which may make the party to loose  again.

The  former governor who turned 52 years   this week in an interview granted to a National daily  said those he has helped to become  governorn no longer pick his call. He is so sure of winning election as he said that he is going there to correct the  wrongs  but the question on the lips of everybody is can Fayose make it to that seat again? will PDP or any party will want to adopt him as gubernatorial candidate? lets  wait till then.

'Justice Esho's Death is a Great National Loss'- Jonathan

'Justice Esho's  Death is a Great National Loss'- Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan  has described  the death of Justice Kayode Eso (rtd.), as a great national loss.
Jonathan made the comment in a statement made available by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.
Jonathan said even at old age, Eso displayed commendable patriotism in his constant readiness to take on national assignments whenever he was called upon to do so.
The statement read, “On behalf of himself and the Federal Government, President Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to the Eso family, their friends, associates and the government and people of Osun State as they mourn the eminent jurist, courageous judge and consistent advocate for an independent judiciary, whose   long and exemplary life was dedicated to the service of law and order, and the dispensation true justice, equity and fairness to all.
“He urges them to take solace in the incontestable fact that Justice Eso will forever be remembered as a very bold, fearless and courageous judge who contributed enormously to establishing the independence of the Nigerian judiciary, and the national effort to entrench the highest levels of professionalism, discipline and integrity in the country’s legal system.
“President Jonathan believes that members of the legal profession in Nigeria will always owe a debt of gratitude to the late Justice Eso for his immense legacy of learned, erudite and seminal judgments, prodigious writings and major interventions in national debates on and outside the Bench which will always be remembered for their incisiveness, thoroughness, intellectual touch and impact.
“He urges members of the bar and bench to emulate the dedication, discipline, integrity and activism that Justice Eso exemplified even up to old age as well as his commendable patriotism which manifested in his constant readiness to take on national assignments whenever he was called upon to do so.”
The President prayed that God would grant the soul of the revered jurist eternal rest.
 Also,Northern Governors’ Forum  expressed sadness over the death of a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Kayode Eso.
The chairman of the forum and Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo, described Eso’s death as “saddening,” as it came at a time when his advice and guidance were required.
“Regarded as the Father of Judicial Activism, the late Justice was perhaps the greatest single advocate of the independence of the judiciary.
“And he was well known for his relentless efforts in maintaining discipline and protecting the integrity of the court,” he said.

JUSTICE KAYODE ESHO IS DEAD

JUSTICE KAYODE  ESO IS DEAD

Justice Esho

 As the people of  Oyo state are yet to recover from the shock of the death of  there former Governor Alhaji Lam Adeina, another Ibadan based legal icon and The Father of Judicial Activism in Nigeria, Justice Kayode Eso is dead.

 Justice Kayode Eso  according to a family source died  in the early hours of today  at Hammersmith Hospital in London  while another source said he died in his  home at the age of 87.

Justice Esho since the beginning of this year had stayed more in the UK than Nigeria. He only returned home in October to receive his country’s belated honor, Commander of the Order of the Niger. Esho was also decorated last December by civil society groups in Lagos, with the honor of the Defender of Anti-corruption.

Olumide described his father as a very resolute man and a wonderful father.

He said Justice Esho committed his entire life to the “goodness of Nigeria and the people around him. Above all, he was an adventurer”.

In a short biography, the Hallmarks of Labour Foundation presented Justice Esho’s story thus:

“Justice Bobakayode Eso was born on September 18, 1925 at Ilesa, in Osun State, Nigeria.

He proceeded to Trinity College, Dublin where he graduated with a Bachelor of Law with Hons Degree in Legal Science in 1953 and a Masters in 1956.

Described as the Father of Judicial Activism in Nigeria, Justice Kayode Eso is the greatest protagonist for an Independent Judiciary and very well known
for his relentless efforts in maintaining discipline and protecting the integrity of his court.

Justice Esho recieving his Award from Prof Akinkugbe

On his retirement from the Bench, Hon. Justice Eugene Ubaezonu, JCA, described our Awardee as a strong protagonist of judicial activism and the Lord Denning of Nigeria who refuses to be tied to the apron string of bad statutes or bad decisions.

Another Supreme Court Judge, Justice Pius Aderemi tendered Justice Kayode Eso as a “permanent exhibit”. He also added and I quote “Eso’s decisions as a Judge is legendary and a delight to study”, “Full of erudite scholarship, well reasoned and replete with legal authorities, there are fine statements of law and veritable guides for all in the legal profession or concerned with law”. Justice Aderemi concluded.

A fearless and Courageous Judge, some of Justice Eso’s celebrated landmark judgements speak for themselves, for example,
ü The mystery gunman case, which is the trial of Wole Soyinka over his role in a broadcast which the government of the defunct western region of Nigeria termed offensive. Justice Eso returned a verdict of not guilty on Soyinka, and shortly after the judgement, he was transferred from Ibadan to Akure, then regarded as a rural station;
ü The celebrated case of Chief Obafemi Awolowo Vs Alhaji Shehu Shagari, in 1979 will forever remain green in Nigeria’s jurisprudence. The Apex Court in deciding the law relating to election cases had by a majority of 6-1, affirmed the election of Alhaji Shagari as duly elected President. However, the courageous decision of Justice Eso in this case remains legendary. In his dissent opinion, Justice Eso held that at least two-third of 19 states could only be 13 and not 12 2/3

He had received several Awards and University honours too numerous to mention. He is Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON): In 1979, he received LL.D honoris Causa, University of Ibadan: 1990, and University of Nigeria, Nsukka: 2001, respectively.

He was the author of several books, articles and he has delivered various papers at National and International Seminars.
He was married to Helen Aina Eso and they are blessed with 2 children and five grand children.”

Nigeria has been rocked of recent by the deaths of Dr. Olusola Saraki, Second Republic senate leader and Chief Lam Adesina, the former governor of Oyo satte and a chieftain of the Action Congress of Nigeria.

Taiwo Omotunde Make Case for Entertainment Industry, Launches DAHUNSI

 Taiwo Omotunde Make Case for Entertainment Industry, Launches Dahunsi

Ibadan based talented Juju miscian  Mr Taiwo Omotunde has  called for the need for the government at all levels  to support entertainment  industry as he maintained  that the  industry  is a  good  source  of revenue for the governments
 The Chief Executive officer of eternal beat   made this submission today in a paper presented at a stakeholders forum and public presentation of his new Album entitled “Dahunsi” held at  T Exclusive  Hotel Bashorun Ibadan.
According to him, “Entertainment industry  is a producer  of  export and can contribute to the National income and I dare say may contribute to the foreign reserve and help in stabilizing foreign exchange rate. My  submission  here is that the country  will benefit  economically if  with other non-oil of the economy, the music industry is taking seriously”
 Mr Omotunde who lamented the dearth of entertainment industry in the country also called on stakeholders to brace up to the challenges of  taking the  Industry to a  greater height and  urge  the leaders of PMAEN to concentrate on what  will be beneficial to members.
While speaking on his new album entitled “DAHUNSI” the juju artist said the son  in the album are choice of selection from  my repertoire of original composition and that  the  album is a blend of rich percussion, superb and philosophical lyrics and fantastic instrumentation.”
 The album reviewer Mr Tope Akinyele of Collective Communications , commended  Mr Omotunde for a job well done and  task leaders in the entertainment industry  to  meet and brainstorm on how to move the industry forward in Nigeria
 Some of the dignitaries  present at the  occasion   includes  Mr Waidi Ekun, an ex international Table Tennis player, Mr. Tunde Falatinu, Comrade Gbenga Opadotun the Chairman, Nigerian Union  of Journalists Oyo state, Hon  Michael Ogunlade, Special Adviser to  Gov Ajimobi, Uncle Toye Ajagun, Magbe Magbe, Sholla Allyson, Alhaji Taju Sytem, (Otunb a Femi Fadipe, Femo Lancater) among others

Crown FC Boss Mourns Lam.

The Chairman Crown Football club Alhaji Noah Bello has commiserate with the executive governor of Oyo state Senator Abiola Ajimobi and Hon Commisioner for Youth and Sport Hon Dapo Lam Adesina  over the death of  his Father Alhaji Lamidi Adesina

 Alhaji Bello in a release  signed by the clubs press secretary, Kunle Oyeleye   said the death of this first class leader is the end of a classic political era,that baba's ideology as a man of many parts would be sorely missed

 Adding that  “the  sound leadership provided  during  his time as the governor of pace-setter's state is a template and its remains a model for development ,his experience as a veteran tutor reflected in his public and private life.

 He However enjoins Hon. Dapo Lam-Adesina to take heart and revel more in the good works his dad wrought on humanity and yoruba race  and pray that God  will grant the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

'Alhaji Lam is a Phenomenon'-Sen Adeseun, Hon Buhari'

'Alhaji Lam is a Phenomenon'-Sen Adeseun, Hon Buhari'

The duo of  senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District Senator Ayoade Adeseun  and a former Mmember of the Federal House of Assmebly Hon Fatai Buhari has described the death of Alh Lam Adesina as a rude shock and a huge loss to the good people of Oyo state. Adesina who was the governor of Oyo state between 1999 - 2003 was reported dead this morning (Sunday 11 November, 2012).

 Adeseun said Alh Adesina was a true progressive in the essence and the real definition of the idea, a true leader who had the love of the masses in heart and lived his life for the benefit of the people. "Baba's death is a very sad news. Wé have lost our leader, one of the finests we have produced in this country. Oyo state will miss the astute wisdom with which he had handled the dynamics of politics and development."

Hon Buhari who is now a special Adviser to the governor Abiola Ajimobi described the death of Alhaji Lamidi Adesina as a great loss to political sector in Oyo state and Nigeria at Large

According to him Alahji Lam Adesina is a phenomenon, he cut across all political class in the state, he is a father for all he doesn’t discriminate for which political party you came from he accommodate everybody. “His shoes is too big for anybody to wear”

He said Further that “his death is painful at this moment but we take solace in the fact that it is the will for Almighty him to die at this moment, may Almighty Allah grant him eternal rest.

Ex Oyo Governor Lam Adesina died at 73.

Ex Oyo Governor Lam Adesina Adesina died at 73, To Be Buried by 4pm Today

The  remains of the former governor of Oyo state Alhaji Lamidi Onaolapo Adesina  who died in the early hours of today will be buried by 4pm

Alhaji Lam Adesina died  after a brief illness. he has been receiving treatment  at St Nicholas Hospital in Lagos since September.

Alh Lamidi Adesina

 Born on  20 January 1939 , He attended Loyola college in Ibadan. then studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 1961-1963. Later he attended the university of Ibadan in 1971. He worked in private educational institutions before entering politics

 The  politician  cum human right activists  during his lifetime was an educator who became governor of Oyo State in Nigeria on 29 May 1999 as a member of the Alliance for Democracy AD party  he  was also a former  member of the National Assembly representing   Ibadan   within  1979-  1983 under the platform of Unity Party of Nigeria

The State Governor, Abiola  Ajimobi who confirmed the death of the former governor said the deceased will be buried later today (Sunday) at his residence in Ibadan, the state capital

His Felele residence as at now has been fill to the brim as politicians thronged the place to commiserate with the former governors Family.

 A former member of the Federal House of Representatives and  Special Adviser to Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has described  the death of Alhaji  Lamidi Adesina as a great loss to political sector in Oyo state and Nigeria at Large

According to him Alahji Lam Adesina is a phenomenon, he cut across all political class in the state, he is a father for all he doesn’t discriminate   for which political party you came from he accommodate everybody. “His shoes is too big for anybody to wear”

He said Further that “his  death is painful at this moment but we take solace in the fact that it is the will for Almighty him to die at this moment, may Almighty Allah grant him  eternal  rest.

Gov. Fayemi Presents Jeep To Ekit Chief Imam

Gov Fayemi

 Gov. Fayemi Presents Jeep To Ekit Chief Imam

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Friday presented a brand new Ford Everest  Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)to  the Chief Imam of Ekiti State, Alhaji Bello Kewulere, in fulfillment of an earlier promise to the respected cleric.

Presenting the SUV to Alhaji Kewulere shortly after the Friday’s Jumat service at the Central Mosque, Ado-Ekiti,  the Governor said the gesture was in appreciation of the cleric and the Muslim community in the State as well as ensuring fairness since the retired Anglican Bishop of the State, Bishop Adedayo Abe was given same a few months ago.

Accordig to a releas signed by Yinka Oyebode the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Fayemi added that he had also ensured that workers got their salaries before the last Sallah so as to enable Muslims celebrate in abundance as done for Christians at Christmas.

He stressed that he is committed to building a State that enables people get the dividends of democracy regardless of religious, racial or political affiliation.

Receiving the key to the brand new SUV, the Chief Imam expressed his appreciation to the Governor for not being sectional and for ensuring fairness among the citizenry.

Kewulere had expressed his surprise at the gift as he was not informed before it was brought during the Friday Jumat service which was supposed to mark the thanksgiving for the last Sallah.

It would be recalled that the Governor had during the Jumat service for the second anniversary of his administration held three weeks ago promised to pay October salary before sallah as well as provide the Chief Imam with a vehicle.