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.