Dr Adéọlá Àbẹ̀kẹ́ Fálẹ́yẹ, others bag NCWS Award

Chief Dr. Adeọla Adijat Abeke Faleye alongside other female professionals from different walks of life, bagged awards at the just concluded 8th inauguration program of the National Council For Women Society. 

In her welcome address, National President of the Society, Hajia Lami Lau urged the new executives to commit themselves to the uplifting of the Society and should always strive to the welfares and better living of the women in the society.

The new inaugurated President of the society, Dr. Mrs. Adéọlá Ayọ̀ọlá enumerated some of the challenges confronting the society while she appealed to government at all levels and the affiliated societies to support the NCWS for the betterment of women and the larger society.

Some of the affiliated societies that had representative at the program include Prison officers Wives Association, Association of Civil Defence Officers' Wives, Nigeria Professional Women Engineers, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, (Women wing), Nigeria Women Journalists, Federation of Muslim Women Association of Nigeria (FOMWAN) among others.

In her words, Dr. Adéọlá Adijat Àbẹ̀kẹ́ Fálẹ́yẹ, the Yèyé Àṣà of Ìlá - Ọ̀ràngún appreciates the organizers of the programme for their choice to honour her. 

She affirmed the need to support the cause of women, youths and elderly ones through the Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO) as a focus that the Non-governmental Organization had been committed to. Dr Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ further stressed the essence of establishing AFECO which is purposefully founded in 2018 to immotalise and appreciate  the roles of her biological mother - Alhaja Sìfáwù Ajíbọ́lá Fábọ́lá  in ensuring that she is educated. 

Yèyé Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fálẹ́yẹ pledged her continuous commitment to the growth, development and empowering of youths and women while partnering with NCWS on a large scale.

Other awardees at the event include  Professor Siyan Oyeweso of the Osun state University UNIOSUN,  Mrs Motunrayo Ayegbayo from OSBC, Mrs Aderonke Abokede General Manager Osun CSDA, Comrade Micheal Olusesi Ẹbọ́fín, Dr. Mrs Asérónkẹ́ Olúkẹ́mi Ayilara among others.

Also speaking, Pastor Mrs. Obelawo Fatima commended the organizers of the program, imploring them not to rest on their oars.

Resource person at the program who doubles as the Chairman of Network of NGOs, Comr. Ebofin, in his lecture stressed the need for all and sundries to be security conscious as things have fallen apart in the security sector of the country.

MAOS IJESA ZONE GET NEW EXCOS

The Mass Communication Alumni of Osun State Polytechnic (MAOS), ijesa zone has elected new officers to oversee the affairs of the association.

The appointment of new executives which took place on Sunday June 12, during  the association monthly meeting in ilesa saw the officers elected into various positions.

The Association former President Comrade Sunday Ojelabi announced the new executives after a successful nominations and adoptions.

Comrade Richard Badejo was elected the Zonal coordinator of the Association, while, Mrs Elizabeth Ogun is the General secretary, Mrs Toyin Komolafe Treasurer,  Comerade Olalekan Fabayo Publicity Secretary, and Mr Seun Fadimu as the Association Welfare officer among others.

Speaking, the newly appointed president comrade Richard Badejo thanked members of the Association for the confidence reposed in him and also pledged to be committed to the ideals of the noble association through sterling performances.

He reaffirmed that the new executiuve will serve the association in fairness at all times and with a commitment to promote the objectives of the Association.

MAOS membership cuts across different graduated sets from the Mass Communication department of the school and it's objective is to foster unity and help each other grow.

Osun NNPP disown Ajadi, says he is an impostor

Leadership and members of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun state has disassociated themselves from one Comrade Olufemi Ajadi, who is parading himself as the presidential aspirant of the party.

In a statement personally signed by Osun NNPP chairman, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, he described Ajadi as an impostor trying to reap where he did not sow.

Odeyemi said "I was surprised reading on the pages of newspaper about one Comrade Olufemi Ajadi, who is parading himself as our party's presidential aspirant.

"What baffled me most was his claim of receiving some group of youths from Oriade and Obokun local governments in Osun State some days ago.

"How on earth will somebody who has no name in our party's register in Osun, let alone known by me as chairman or any member of the party in Oriade and Obokun, be claiming our membership? 

"I wish to state equivocably that we do not know Ajadi in Osun NNPP, he is not one of us, we are not aware of his candidature, he is an impostor trying to take glory where he did not sow.

"Therefore, I am using this medium to warn him and his co-travellers to desist, they should leave Osun out of their mischievous acts. Osun NNPP is one and indivisible, we wont hesitate to take legal actions against them if they persist"

NNPP Debunks Mass Defection Of Members To LP

Against the widespread of news  that some members of the New Nigeria People's Party NNPP in Osun State  has decamp to the Labour Party (LP), a House of Representative candidate of the party for Ifedayo/Boluwaduro/Ila Federal constituency, Hon Olalekan Fabayo has described the development as baseless and pack of lies.

Fabayo stated this is a statement to react to the rumour going around the town that over 500 members of NNPP decamp to the labour party.

He said members of the  New Nigeria People Party NNPP in state under the leadership of Dr Tosin Odeyemi  are committed and loyal to the party, saying nobody  defected from the party saying the rumour is baseless and unfounded, discribing as a mere political propaganda to misinform the public.

2023: Fabayo win NNPP House of Rep ticket.

 

Osun based media practitioner, Hon Olalekan Fabayo has emerged as the candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party NNPP, for Ila/Ifedayo/Boluwaduro Federal Constituency in Osun state.

The chairman of the party, Dr Tosin Odeyemi declared Fabayo the winner of the primary election held at the state secretariat in osogbo.

The federal candidates of the party across the nine federal constituencies were declared unopposed.

Speaking after the election, Fabayo appreciate God for giving him the privilege to emerge the party candidate in  the coming general elections for ila federal constituency.

 

The federal house of representative candidate says he is  sure of victory come 2023.

2023: Reject moneybag politics – Fabayo urges youths

 Ahead of the 2023 general elections across the country, an aspirant of the New Nigeria Peoples Party NNPP to represent Ila federal constituency at the National Assembly, Comrade Olalekan Fabayo has advised youths in his constituency not to mortgage their future.

He contended that money bag politics must be rejected for the desired change to take place in the country.

Speaking with Newsman, shortly after his screening today at the NNPP state secretariat osogbo, Comrade Olalekan Fabayo stressed the need to kick against the idea of money bag politics come  2023 genaral election.

Fabayo said It is not enough for the people to vote for him only on the basis of being a youth saying it’s a question of character, capacity and attitude  required to propel a cutting edge agenda for the development of the constituency.

Comrade Olalekan Fabayo added that godfatherism and money politics will fail in the coming elections saying he is sure of victory because he is  passionate about ila/ifedayo/boluwaduro people and was loved by them.

”Godfatherism will fail in Ila and moneybag politicians will be disappointed in the election,” he said.

He urged electorate across the constituency to go out enmass and register as a member of the party saying NNPP under the leadership of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will rescue the country comes next general election

Hon L.B Ayeni Inaugurate Team Ayeni for Oyetola

22-04-2022

Team Ayeni harps on using Governor Oyetola's unique selling points to campaign for his second term bid.

The reelection bid of Governor Gboyega Oyetola for  a second term in Office received  yet another boost today as a political group "team Ayeni for Oyetola was inaugurated in Ilesa.

Party leaders and members of the ruling all progressives congress, APC in Ijesa South Federal constituency today gathered at the LB Ayeni office in Okesa Ilesa to re-affirm their support for the reelection bid of Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

Speaker after speaker took turns to canvass the support of the people for Governor Oyetola ahead of the July 16 Governorship election while also acknowledging the ingenuity of the governor towards transforming the state.

Addressing the mammoth crowd, the Director General, Ileri Oluwa Campaign Organisation Worldwide, Honorable  Israel Ajibola Famurewa said  Governor Gboyega Oyetola has performed significantly well, hence, the need for him to be reelected for him to consolidate on his performances in the first tenure.

Highlighting some of the achivements of the governor, the Director General IleriOluwa Campaign Organisation said Governor Oyetola is poised to doing more for the people of the state

Honorable Famurewa who stressed that Ijesaland owe it a duty to vote massively for Governor Oyetola maintained that the zone is being adequately represented in the state cabinet.

Convener of the event, Honorable Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni, member representing Ijesa South Federal constituency in the house of representatives while explaining the rationale behind the formation of the group noted that governor Gboyega Oyetola has delivered dividends of democracy to every nook and cranny of the state including Ijesaland. 

The lawmaker who noted that one good turn of the governor deserves another said it is on the election victory of the governor that every other ambition is premised.

The event was attended by party leaders and member from across the state including some members of the state executive.

2023 GENERAL ELECTION: NNPP CONDEMNS APC NOMINATION FEES

21st April 2022

... SAYS THEY ARE OUTRAGEOUS, INSENSITIVE TO PLIGHTS OF NIGERIANS AND ASSAULT ON THE NATION'S FRAIL DEMOCRACY

... URGES NIGERIANS TO REJECT APC FOR NNPP

The New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) condemns in strong terms the outrageous nomination fees imposed on aspirants contesting various elective positions by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 general election. It is unfair, unjust, despicable and insensitive to the plights and sufferings of Nigerians who have been impoverished by the outgoing government.

The Party stated that to impose nomination fees of #100 million for aspirants vying for President, #50 million for Governor, #20 million for Senate, #10 million for House of Representatives and #2 million for State House of Assembly show that APC is out to rip off its aspirants, sell its tickets to the highest bidder, encourage godfatherism and shut out patriotic and resourceful aspirants particularly women, youth and those with disability  to continue its infamous recycling of retired, tired and docile party stalwarts with no agenda for a better Nigeria. 

This is according to a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Ambassador Agbo Major, he maintained that only those who have looted the national treasury and eager to loot more that can afford #100 million nomination fees to run for president and #50 million for governor in a depressed economy run by borrowing from foreign countries and institutions. 

"It is obvious that Nigerian democracy is under constant attacks by the outgoing APC government" he said.

NNPP calls on the EFCC and ICPC to thoroughly investigate the source of income of any person who purchases the APC nomination form. The era of hoodwinking the masses by falsely claiming that a group has purchased a nomination form for an aspirant is over. Anti graft agencies should also investigate members of the purported group to ascertain the sources of the funds raised. This is the only way the nation's electoral process will be sanitized of money politics that has imposed clueless leaders on the populace. The consequence is the lingering political upheavals, insecurity, economic depression, moral decadence, religious disharmony and ethnic division across the country.

All Nigerians want a New Nigeria which only the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) can usher in. All marginalized citizens should take refuge in NNPP for reintegration, restoration of humanity dignity and prosperity; register with the party and obtain affordable nomination forms to contest all elective offices. It is a giant step forward for a greater and better Nigeria.

The outgoing government is already suffering from leadership fatigue and confused on the way forward. Together, we shall vote out its candidates for 2023 general election and usher in a New Nigeria on the platform of NNPP. This is our chance to effect a change through the ballot and return power back to the people. We are all in it together to make Nigeria the great arsenal of democracy in Africa.

 

Easter: Afeco Greets Christians

 

To all Creatures of Almighty, 

To all Children of God,

To all Lovers of Greatness,

To you all aspiring to receive newness and blessings of the season,

Trust that our prayers shall be answered!

Wishing you the best as you prayerfully, carefully and quietly enjoy the holidays of Easter!

Ọdún á yabo fun gbogbo wa🙏

-Dr. Adéọlá Fálẹ́yẹ 💜💜

AFECO Hosts Second Edition of Her Annual Lecture Series in the Year

On Wednesday, 23rd March, 2022, The Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ Fábọ́lá Educultural Organization (AFECO) hosted the second edition of its annual lecture series, with the theme: The Nigerian Youths: Preparing For The Future and the Sub-theme : Before We Lose it all- Issues in the Challenges of Youths and Youthful Paradigm, at Ila Ọ̀ràngún, Osun State, Nigeria . 

The event also featured the auditioning of new intakes into the organization, as well as, donation of prizes and scholarship from well-wishers.

The Adeabeke Fabola Educultural Organization (AFECO) which was founded in 2018 by Dr Adeola Adijat Faleye is a non- governmental organization that seeks to empower youths, single mothers within the age brackets of 7 and 25 years by nuturing and holding in high esteem the promotion and preservation of  Yorùbá culture and lanuguage.

Anchored by Olayinka Abefe and Kolawole Abdul Azeez, the event was graced  by several dignifying icons which includes a representative of the Deputy governor of Osun State,(the PSO, and C.P.S, Mr Olaniyi Ajibola, Mr Tayo Babalola ably represented Hon Ajagunla Olubiyii Fadeyii, the Tayese 2nd of Yorubaland,. Also well represented is the Ọọ̀ni Ògúnwùsì, Ojaja of Ile-Ife by His royal majesty, Asoya of Ile- Ife, Oba Muraino Adedini.The royal Host of  the day, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwahab Olukayode Oyedotun, Bibiire,Orangun Ilé-Ìlá was Present through her Eésàyà, the Olori Abosede Oyedotun. Also present was the Former Nigerian Ambassador to the Phillipines, Ambassador,Dr. YẸMÍ FARONBI, Àràbà Adéwálé Ọ̀ṣọ́, HRM Fẹ́mi Òtítọ́ọlá, Rep of Ọba Adédòkun, Àràbà Ifálérè Ọdẹ́gbọlá, Prince Túndé Ọdúnladé, The CEO Odunlade Art Connexions Gallery, Adedayo Alao, Aláròyé Publishers, secondary school teachers, students, INSA Alumnus and the press amongst others.

According to the Founder Dr Adéọlá, Yèyé Adéàbẹ̀kẹ́ , the organization despite being situated at Ila Orangun had branches all over the south-western Nigeria.She went on to appreciate the presence of the Osun government officials, royal dignitaries, students, teachers and the press.

Also, she stated that for a student to be qualified for the empowerment, and other training that the Organization engages, the candidate must have a talent related to the Yorùba language use, and culture he/she wants to showcase.

However, she stated that the students were not just restricted to studying the Yorùbá culture, they are opened to studying any choice of course but with a sustained interest in Preserving the African heritage, sciences, Knowlege, among other valuable heritage for transformative essences, and also picking up vocational skills.

She then testified that most of the previous intakes of the organization have gained admission into the tertiary institution, while some are engaged in learning other skillful handcrafts to enhance their economy. 

Finally, she concluded by soliciting supports from the guests to help maintain, and sustain the organizational focus with respect to various needs of the organization. 

Amazingly, in response to the founder's outcry, the expected donations and institutionalization of scholarship required would be utilized appropriately for the purposes in which they are made to cater for the organization. The donations requested ranged from cash prizes to institutionalized scholarships, equipment for the mini Radio /broadcasting training center within the organization, and  a bus for the organization. 

 Highlighting the event was  the energetic cultural performances by the  talented students,two lectures presented by Ambassador Dr.Faronbi Yemi : The Nigerian Youths Preparing for the Future( How to prepare for the future) and the second lecture (Choice, Making a Youth) was by Prince Bánjọ Adébágbo of the Kings Universit.  Dr.Yomi Adegbamigbe from the Adekunle Ajasin University Àkùngbà, Ondo State coordinated the auditioning of the new intakes into the organization with other Respectable hands. 

The event was concluded with the auditioning of new intakes which was characterized by various candidates of secondary schools accross Ìlá, Ifẹ̀, Ìkìrun, Àjàbà, and Kwara axis displayed their talents, and skill in cultural songs(Orin ìbílẹ̀) ,"Ẹkún ìyàwó,"chants like the "Ìjálá ọdẹ", drama,dance and much more.The panel of judges included Mr.Kolawole Azeez, Mr Ìfẹ́olúwa Fálẹ́yẹ, Miss Anifat Lawal, Mrs. Abọ́sẹ̀dé Adétáyọ́, Ester Akínyọmbọ̀, Dámilọ́lá Fálẹ́yẹ and Jóṣúà Lawal, Moses Ogunjimi, amongst others.

Ọọ̀ni Adéyẹyè Àkàndé Babátúndé Ògúnwùsì, Ọ̀jájá II, received the  Grandpatronship award, the Deputy Gov of Ọ̀ṣun - Benedict Adegboyega Alabi, Prof Adewuyi Adérẹ̀mí David  of USA, and Dr Oyèbádé Olówógbóyèga Festus, HRM Ọba Abọ́lárìn Ọmọniyì Adédòkun were honoured as *Dignifying Icons of the Organization* for their past and continuous supports, while Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, the Executive wife of Ọ̀ṣun Governor, Olorì Abọ́sẹ̀dé Oyèdọ̀tun and Olórí Ọdúnọlá Síjúwadé received the Matronship awards of the AFECO Organizations.

Among the African - Indigenous food, drinks and refreshment provided for thr purposes of entertaining the candidates and dignitaries were : Èkuru aró, Èkuru funfun, mọ́ín-mọ́ín, ìyàn, ẹ́gúsí and ẹ̀fọ́ rírò with ẹmu, ẹ̀pà, aádùn, etc

No doubt, the participants enjoyed themselves to the admiration and praises of God.

Breaking: Third Force In Osun As NNPP Woos Dr Rasaq Saliu

Having considered his pedigrees and tentacles in politics, Osun state chapter of New Nigeria Peoples' Party (NNPP) has said it is ready to accommodate Dr Oyelami Saliu to use its platform to contest for the governorship post come July, 2022.

Dr. Saliu is a medical doctor who hails from Okua town in Osun State. He was the leading governorship aspirant of Action Democratic Party in 2018 before the party leaders gave the ticket to another person.

In a statement released by Osun NNPP chairman, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, he described Dr Oyelami as a golden fish endowed with natural gifts needed to move the state forward.

He noted that such a young person must not be left to waste away at this crucial time when so many things are in comatose state in the state, ranging from economy to education, physical infrastructure, youths developments and so on.

Odeyemi stressed that the party is ready to work together with him towards actualizing his dreams for a better Osun State that old and young shall be proud of.

Oyelami is the Financial Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Ondo State and the national Vice President II of the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN). He owns Aroleorisun Medical Mission in Okua , Odo Otin and Shifauk Hospital, Akure. He is a product of Barakat Community Secondary School in Ilorin and University of Ilorin where he earned his medical degree. Oyelami Saliu is also a media expert and a humanitarian activist.

Eyiyato Eulogises People of Ijesaland for Supporting Gov. Oyetola's re-election

 

A head of the forthcoming election in Osun, member , Osun State House of Assembly, Hon Wale Adedoyin, has commended the people of Ilesa, and Ijesa South Federal Constituency for their impressive turnout during the visit of Governor Gboyega Oyetola to the area.

Adedoyin, made this known while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday in Ilesa, during the visit of Governor Gboyega Oyetola to Ijesa South Federal Constituency.

Adedoyin ,who described the turnout of people at the event as impressive , said the landmark achievements recorded in the past 3 years of Governor Oyetola must have motivated the masses, in expressing their support to the Governor.

'Look at the turnout of people in Iperindo, the Headquarters of Atakunmosa East Council Area, Osu, the headquarters of Atakunmosa West, and now in Ilesa ,the Headquarters of the entire Ijesaland, you will realize that our party is on ground, and the people are strongly in support of our Governor -Gboyega Oyetola beyond 2022' said Adedoyin.

Adedoyin, who rolled out 5 branded vehicles for the campaign of Oyetola, added that he would soon roll out more campaign materials.

'i have always consistently mobilize support at all fronts for Governor Gboyega Oyetola, and that you can see here today',  said Adedoyin.

He commensded the leadership of the party loyalists, various groups and associations, teachers , artisans, students, market men and women, the people of Ijesaland for coming out, urging members of the party to go all out and mobilsze support for the re-election of  Governor Gboyega Oyetola.

Osun 2022: APC/ PDP not a solution for us - Prince Adeola Adeyeye.

As the Osun gubernatorial election is coming closer, Prince Adeyeye Hafeez Adeola, the Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) Osun has said in a statement that the two leading party APC and PDP has nothing to offer the citizens of Osun State.

We have seen what the two parties can offer. They are of the same skin and background so they can't give us what we need. A government who can starve it's citizens by hording food stuffs can never give that citizen a well meaningful life.

He said Osun indigenes should open their eyes very well and use their PVC wisely to select a person with genuine intentions and not people who will deceive them with food stuffs and #1000 on Election day. 

"Beware of taking #1,000 and foods stuff now and suffer again for another 4 or 8 years" he said. What you do today, tomorrow will tell he added.

Vote-buying and selling is a threat to democracy- Odeyemi urges Nigerians

The  chairman New Nigeria People's Party NNPP Osun State chapter, Dr Tosin Odeyemi has urged residents of the state to shun vote-buying and selling during the forthcoming 2022 governorship election in the state and the 2023  general elections. 

Odeyemi who doubles as the IPAC secretary in the state gave the advice today while featuring as a guest on a current affairs program "This morning" on Timsed 94.1fm ijebu jesa area of the state. 

He said vote-buying and selling was a threat to democracy as it undermines the emergence of credible candidates.

The NNPP boss also urged residents to participate in the electoral process by coming out in their large numbers to  join politics and 

 vote their choice and competent candidates.

Speaking on Osun 2022 governorship election, Odeyemi maintained that his party NNPP is ready to contest and win the Guber poll saying the present administration should  prepare to vacate the seat of power in state.

Ekiti Poll: Hon Fatomilola Wins NNPP Governorship Primary

The Ekiti State New Nigeria People's Party has affirmed Hon Oladosu Abiodun Fatomilola as it's governorship candidate for the 2022 election. 

The chairman of the Ekiti NNPP primary election and the chairman Oyo state chapter Prince Adeyeye Abiodun, announced the outcome of the poll at Eminent Guest House, NTA road, Ado Ekiti.

Fatomilola was however, elected as the party's preferred candidate, after polling a total of 36votes of the delegates.

The State party chairman, Prince Ade Ajayi, had earlier stated that Fatomilola is the only preferred candidate 

In his speech, fatomilola thanked all party members for their support, stating that he  was glad to be their preferred candidate.

The election committee which has Prince Adeyeye Abiodun as chairman, Hon Olalekan Fabayo as the secretary and Prince Adeyeye Adeola and Dapo Ajayi Toba as member adopted the indirect method in line with the COVID-19 guidelines.

 

In his words the Southwest chairman of the party Hon Dipo Olayoku said the national body of the party has setup a national committee for the governorship campaign  to be headed by NNPP Osun chairman Dr Tosin Odeyemi.

Present at the event include the  INEC representatives, NNPP southwest Secretary Ifeoluwa Akinfala, delegates across the sixteen local government of the state among others.

Ayeni empowers constituents, trains hundreds in vocational skills

Nigerian youths have been admonished to key into empowerment programs, vocational skills as alternative root to stabilize incomes at this period Nigeria faced with dearth economy downturn.

Member House of Representatives, representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency, Lawrence Ayeni gave the charged at the third batch, 11th edition of empowerment and graduation program held in Ilesa, osun state.

Ijesa south federal constituency consist of four local government including;  Ilesa East/west and Atakumosa East/west.

The various categories of participants empowered with certificates of training and tools of trade including 86 tailoring and 47 hair dressing.

It is expected that more of this empowerment scheme will reduced drastically poverty and  unemployment rate among teeming youths in the country.

Agbeda community agog as Reps member donate 500KVA transformer to boost power generation in the community

The hope of boosting power generation in ijesa south Federal Constituency, was today rekindled, just as the House of Representatives member, representing the constituency, Hon. Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni donated and commission a 500KVA transformer to ifesowapo community, irewole Agbeda zone 8.

In fulfilment of his promise to the people, he expressed optimism that the transformer would significantly impact the quality of life and economic activities within the communitie.

He assured residents in the constituency of continued representation that would bring more benefits to them.

Hon Ayeni assured constituents of more infrastructural projects, youth empowerment programmes among others.

 

Residents of the community appreciated the lawmaker for the development, saying that he had impacted positively on the communities.

FUNIACOM Raises Alarm of Admissions Scam

 Federal University Ìlá-Ọ̀ràngún Advisory Committe (FUNIACOM) has learnt with absolute dismay that the proposed University of Nutrition, Health and Medical Sciences, has been used as object of despicable scam by some hungry individuals who have been fraudulently issuing admission forms to misguided and naive youngsters, who , understandably, are eager to be offered admission into the new University. 

 These miscreants are reported to be collecting money from these youngsters in the name of the yet- to-be established university. 

 FUNIACOM, as an interested stakeholder, holds this development with serious concern and disapproval. It is for this reason that FUNIACOM wishes to advise parents and guardians and, indeed, the general public not to run into the foul hands of these hungry scammers who seem to be determined to take advantage of innocent children by opening a faceless website.

 For the avoidance of doubt, FUNIACOM is not aware of any admission being carried out by, or on behalf. of Federal University, Ila-Orangun. FUNIACOM, therefore,writes to dissociate itself completely from any form of offer of admission of students into the university, and equally warns those miscreants who may be parading themselves as admission agents to desist from such criminal acts.

In this regard, it also uses this medium to appeal to the necessary organs of government to expedite action on this much awaited University to forestall activities of mischief makers such as we are witnessing now.

                                                                                                   Signed by Dr. Adeọla Adijat Falẹyẹ, the Public Relation Officer to FUNIACOM 

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF FUNIACOM MEETING AT ILA-ORANGUN

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF FUNIACOM MEETING AT ILA-ORANGUN ON SATURDAY 4/12/2021

               Prof. Tunde Ajiboye

At the 4th meeting of the Federal University Ila-Orangun Advisory  Committee meeting of  FUNIACOM held at the Orangun's palace on 4/12/2021,the meeting reviewed the general prospects of the proposed University of Nutrition, Health and Medical Sciences;  members reiterated their belief in the reality of the situation.

 It  also expressed with renewed delight the gratitude of the people and residents of Ila-Orangun and its environs for the University to President Muhammadu Buhari for the timely pronouncement which will go down in the history of Ila-Orangun as one of the most salutary steps to have been taken in responding tactically  to the yearnings of the people of  that part of the country.

The committee noted, however, the need for the people of Ila-Orangun as the host community to be proactive especially as it regards the quality of preparation schools and colleges are making to meet the expectations of the host community itself and the University as a higher education body.

 It further drew attention to the level of security in the country and the type of synergy between relevant security agencies  needed for an emerging socio-economic infrastructure implied by the establishment of the University. 

 It further pleaded for unalloyed cooperation and understanding between all sectors of the community to ensure that the take-off of the University is not in any way hampered by avoidable bickering. 

Finally, the various efforts of men and women of the host community who, by their various voluntary contributions that were not exclusive of precious  time and insightful ideas were appropriately acknowledged and appreciated. 

It was hoped  that more members of the community will show similar or greater interest in getting us ready to accommodate this monumental Federal Government project.

The meeting rose after a collective resolve to encourage all  hands to  be on deck to bring the project to visible  fruition and without further delay for it is in that way that people of Ila-Orangun and its environs can truly heave a sigh of relief that the much desired positive change has hit their door.                  

        Signed:     

Prof. Tunde Ajiboye -Chairman 

Dr. Adeọla Adijat Fálẹ́yẹ -PRO

On behalf of FUNIACOM

Communique issued at the 50th YSAN National conference in Ibadan

 COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 50TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE YORÙBÁ STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA HELD IN UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN BETWEEN 11TH AND 15TH OCTOBER, 2021

PreambleYorùbá Studies Association of Nigeria, the highest professional academic body which consists of scholars, researchers, writers, broadcasters, chanters, lovers and users of the Yorùbá language at home and abroad, was established in 1970.

 The year 2021 National Conference had as its theme: “Yorùbá Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’. 

The Conference was graced by illustrious sons and daughters, and eminent personalities such as His Imperial Majesty, the Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́, Ikú Bàbá Yèyé, Ọba Làmídì Adéyẹmi III; the Ààrẹ-Ọ̀nà Kakaǹfò of Yorùbá land, Iba Gàní Abíọ́dún Ìgè Adams, Professors, academics, religion icons, culture activists, media practitioners, students etc. 

The following resolutions were made:

 Yorùbá strength and power lie in their traditional belief, thus they should go back to the root.

 To actualise this, elders, politicians, governors, parents, all and sundry should make concerted efforts to take the language and culture to their el-dorado.

Restructuring is one of the best measures that can save Nigeria from imminent collapse.The Yorùbá people should arm and guard themselves with their historical past, study their environment, and safe guard their heritage.

 The universities should modify the entry requirements for Yorùbá language studies by not making a credit pass in Mathematics a compulsory requirement for candidates seeking admission to study Yorùbá in all our tertiary institutions.

Yorùbá language should be made a compulsory course at the level of General Studies (GNS) in all tertiary institutions in the South West, Nigeria as the Lagos State government had taken lead. 

This is crucial to strengthen the overall socio-cultural and economic development of Yoruba land and Nigeria in general as operated in advanced economies.

Indigenous vocational skills should be encouraged and incorporated into school curriculum in order to make students self-reliant.A credit pass in Yorùbá language should be made compulsory for admission of students into the higher institutions in the South West, Nigeria. Teaching and learning of Yorùbá language should be made pleasant and inviting in order to enhance students’ enrolment in our Tertiary institutions.The use of Yorùbá language for communication should be emphasised and encouraged at home, schools, markets, worship places, formal and informal settings by the old and the young.The plenary sessions of the Houses of Assembly in the South West, Nigeria should be conducted, at least for one day in a week, in Yorùbá language. The Lagos State House of Assembly is highly commended for blazing the trail.