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 💜💜
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chief Dr. Adeọla Adijat Abeke Faleye alongside other female professionals from different walks of life, bagged awards at the just concluded ...
