SAfER II: Small businesses, artisans, farmers to benefit in N5.4bn package
...As Oyo presents 2025 Budget implementation report By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State government said it would soon begin the implementation of another phase of the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER), with about N5.4 billion earmarked to support small and medium scale enterprises, agriculture, transportation and healthcare sectors. The Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde,stated this at the presentation...
Oyo assures farmers on benefits of Ijaiye Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone, Wholesale Market
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State Government has declared that the planned Ijaiye Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone and the Rungis-styled Food Wholesale Market will transform agriculture and business in Ijaiye, its environs and across state. It explained that 3,000 hectares out of the 7,581 hectares at the Ijaiye Farm Settlement have been designated for the twin initiative, which will not only...
Scavenging should be restricted to dumpsites alone, Oyo Assembly declares
By Adeyinka Adeniran In a bid to ensure a crime free and safety environment for members of the public in the state, the Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Executive arm of government to restrict the activities of scavengers to government approved dumpsites alone and put in place a regulatory guidelines for all involved in such activities. This...
Oyo presents 2025 Budget implementation report
...says small businesses, artisans, farmers to benefit in N5.4bn SAfER II package By Adeyinka Adeniran The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Oyo State, on Wednesday, presented the report of the implementation of Quarters 1 & 2 of the 2025 Budget, saying that the state achieved 80 per cent revenue for the half-year budget performance between January and June. Commissioner for Budget...
Amotekun, suspected kidnappers in gun duel in Otu
...Three feared dead, one other escaped with victim By Adeyinka Adeniran At least three suspected kidnappers have reportedly lost their lives while another escaped with gunshot wounds when they engaged men of the Western Security Networks codenamed Amotekun corps in Otu community, Itesiwaju local government area of Oyo state. It was gathered that the suspects who were said to be on a...
UCH nurses join 7days nationwide warning strike
By Adeyinka Adeniran Nurses and Midwives working at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan have embarked on a 7day warning strike to press home their demands from the Federal Government. The decision was in compliance with the directive from the National leadership of the workers. Rising from an emergency Congress which held at the Nurse Lounge of the hospital, the nurses and...
Oyo Assembly approves appointment of civil, judicial service commissions members
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed the nomination of the reappointment of Mr Kamoru Aderibigbe as the Chairman Oyo State Civil Service Commission along with other four members to paddle the affairs of the commission. This follows a report presented by the Chairman Committee on Establishment and Training Hon. Olalekan Abiola during the plenary presided over...
Makinde, Abiodun to collaborate on agriculture, economy, security, others
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde, and his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday said their two states will work to strengthen ties in the areas of economic, agriculture, security among other sectors of interest. The Governors gave the hint shortly after meeting behind closed doors when Abiodun visited Makinde at the Governors Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. Fielding questions...
Oyo Assembly passes Council of Obas and Chiefs Further Amendment Bill 2025
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the Council of Obas and Chiefs Further Amendment Bill 2025, introducing a major reform in the traditional leadership structure of the state. The latest passage of the bill followed an earlier amendment of the bill. Tuesday’s passage came after the consideration of a report submitted by the House Committee on...
Oyo Assembly seeks ban on non-reusable textbooks to ease burden on parents
By Adeyinka Adeniran Oyo State House of Assembly has passed a motion urging the executive arm of government to prohibit private and public schools from enforcing a policy of non-reusable textbooks. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Babalola Biodun (Ibadan North-East 1), seeks to challenge and prohibit the exploitative practice due to its economic strain on families, environmental implications, and negative educational...
