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Sunday, February 19, 2023

Nigeria 🇳🇬 Wins International Arts Competition In India🇮🇳.

Nigeria 🇳🇬 Wins International Arts Competition In India🇮🇳.
......As Ekiti Flies The Country's Flag High!
Nigeria on Friday emerged winner of the Surajkund International Arts and Crafts Festival in India. 

The two- week competition is the largest arts and culture festival in the world. 

The country was represented by Ekiti State Performing Company, for performance content, and Niger State Tourism Commission, for Crafts Exhibition.  Prof Ojo Bakare, renowned professor of Choreography and and Performannce Aesthetics and immediate past Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ekiti State, is the leader of the Delegation. 

Nigeria,  the host Country, India and Uganda got the VIP pick in that order for the best performances in the festival that featured over 50 countries that performed daily for two weeks.

As a result of Nigeria’s exemplary performances, the leaders of Delegation for all the African countries at the festival chose Prof Bakare to lead an all African collaboration performance at the festival. The African countries also made a declaration for an All African networking organisation that will push for the development of Arts, Culture and Heritage in the continent. Prof Bakare was also selected as the  President.

Prof Bakare who hailed the Federal Government for tipping Ekiti and  States as her representative at the international competition, gave kudos to the 15- member troupe and their officials for the superlative performances at the world festival.

Before emerging Nigeria’s representative at the global festival, The Ekiti State Performing Company came second at NAFEST 2020 in Jos, came first at NAFEST 2021  and took the third position at NAFEST 2022 in Lagos. It won the most consistent State at NAFEST 2022. At NAFEST 2020, 2021 and 2022, Ekiti State came first in almost all the Performing Arts categories like Dance, Choral Music and Drama. Niger State was also selected for Craft exhibition because Bida had just been named UNESCO Creative City.

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Naira Scarcity: Ekiti Obas Sue For Peace.

Naira Scarcity: Ekiti Obas Sue For Peace
.....Task INEC, security agencies on free, fair polls.
As dingdong  of protests began to dog the nation over the persistent naira scarcity, the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has warned that the burning of government and private institutions won't offer any solution to the current crisis, but exacerbate it.

The traditional rulers averred that despite owing the view that the pains being inflicted on Nigerians due to naira note scarcity was becoming unbearable and excruciating, resorting to arson, killings, and violent protests won't be a panacea for remedying the situation. 

The monarchs, also warned Nigerians, especially politicians  against bloodshed in the coming General and Presidential polls, saying they should allow the electorate to freely exercise their franchise through a one-man-one-vote democratic ethos. 

This was contained in a statement released in Ado, the Ekiti State capital, over the weekend, and signed by the Council's Chairman, Oba Gabriel Ayodele Adejuwon CFR.

Oba Adejuwon, who is also the Onisan of Isan Ekiti, expressed confidence and assured the people that the current problem being faced by Nigerians would be tackled in due course, adding that  "there is always a light at the end of a tunnel".

The Monarch, therefore charged the federal government and Central Bank of Nigeria to expedite action on efforts being contrived to ensure a stable flow of currency circulation to ease economic pains being experienced by the citizens.

The traditional ruler said; "We appeal to Nigerians, particularly the Ekiti State residents as they groan under the heavy burden of naira notes' scarcity to be cautious." 

"We know that this is not the best treatment that they deserve, but we must tread softly to prevent our situation from becoming more complicated and degenerated. 

"We are saddened by reported cases of protests, burning of private institutions, and shooting of angry Nigerians over naira scarcity. These are dangerous events that portend danger to the free conduct of the 2023 polls."

"We appeal to the FG to do the needful to prevent our worsening economic situation from further degeneration by making the currency available to Nigerians with immediate effect. Further delay could be dangerous".

Oba Adejuwon pleaded with the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to be apolitical in the conduct of the coming polls.

The monarch added that exhibiting fairness and neutrality by these agencies will help in stabilizing the country and help the seamless transition of power to the incoming government at all levels.

Friday, February 17, 2023

NAASEC release forms fee for the 2023/2024 NAAS Elections.

NAASEC release forms fee for the 2023/2024 NAAS Elections.
Nigeria Association of Agricultural Students Electoral Committee NAASEC has released the forms fee for the 2023/2024 National Association of Agricultural Students Union Elections.

Solidarity greetings In The Name of Aluta Mother of Struggle!

After meeting with the staff adviser, the below is the form fee for the  2023/2024 NAAS ELECTION

Details Below:
PRESIDENT.......................5000
VICE PRESIDENT..............3500
GEN.SECRETARY..............3500
FIN.SECRETARY................3500
TREASURER......................3500
SOCIAL DIRECTOR...........3000
P.R.O.................................3000
WELFARE DIRECTOR.......3000
SPORT DIRECTOR............3000
ASSISTANT GEN.SEC......2000
LIBRARIAN.......................2000

Requirement before obtaining the nomination form:
Payment of last session school receipt either first/second semester.

As stipulated in the constitution: Presidential Aspirants must have the (CGPA 3.50) or above, While, others positions stated from (CGPA of 2.50) or above. 

Signed;
ADEBOMI ADENIYI
on behalf of the electoral
08138333467

Thursday, February 16, 2023

AVM Ojuawo Supports Security Agencies Towards Ensuring Security Of Lives And Properties In His Constituency.

AVM Ojuawo Supports Security Agencies Towards Ensuring Security Of Lives And Properties In His Constituency.

In a bid to get rid of criminal activities in Emure, Ise, Ikere axis and ensuring relative peace in his constituency. APC flagbearer in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, Air Vice Marshal Rufus Adeniyi Ojuawo (Rtd) has supported and provided logistics support for security operatives in combing forest and bushes in the Igbo-Ijan forest in Ikere local government area.

Information reliably gathered that some unscrupulous herdsmen are hibernating in the forest thereby causing unnecessary tension in the area.

On getting to the forest, there were indication of fresh dung of cows when the operatives arrived at the forest, but the herders and their cows could not be seen again after thorough combing of the forest.

The operation which started as early as 5.00am on Thursday 16/2/2023 was led by security agencies who Informed the people, that the exercise will continue until the criminals are apprehended or they leave the axis after the exercise.

Recall that AVM Ojuawo earlier promised to use his robust connection, vast experience to alleviate poverty, eliminate insecurity in his constituency, should he gets elected into the House of Representatives in the forthcoming election.Ojuawo has been marching his words with action, without any iota of doubt, the people of Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 would sleep with their two eyes closed,when AVM becomes federal lawmaker.

Vote and Elect Air Vice Marshal Rufus Adeniyi Ojuaw (Rtd), For House of Representatives in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

CRITICAL HISTORY OF OGBOMOSHO

CRITICAL HISTORY OF OGBOMOSHO
Ogbomosho (also Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́) is a city in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria. It was founded in the mid 17th century. The population was approximately 454,690 in the 2006 census. It is the second largest city in Oyo State and also among the most populated in Nigeria. Although the principal inhabitants of the city are the Yoruba people, there are people from other parts of Nigeria and other West African countries who are resident in the city.

HISTORY:
According to an early missionary, "Ogbomosho in 1891 was a walled city, the gates of which were closely watched by day and securely closed by night. The town, picturesque and well watered was isolated from the rest of the Yoruba towns. Political relations were maintained with the Ibadans, for the country depended on its security on the warriors of Ogbomosho and Ikirun... The strength of Ogbomosho lay in the wall and moat surrounding the town, and the warriors made full use of it by sitting close and tight.."

THE TALE BEHIND THE NAME OGBOMOSO:
Olabanjo Ogunlola Ogundiran was of Ibariba descent. He and his wife, Esuu, built their hut by the side of the ajagbon tree.[citation needed]

Ogunlola (later Soun) noticed smoke oozing from some nearby locations. He took courage and approached these places and discovered other hunters. There is no more Bale Akande.

EGBE ALONGO(Alongo Society):
Ogunlola, after the discovery of these hunters, took the initiative to invite them to form the Alongo Society. The primary objectives of the society were: defence against Sunmoni (slave prowlers) raids group hunting of wild animals, and mutual assistance. After each day's hunting, they retired to Ogunlola's hut where they were treated to beans and other meals and were served with Sekete wine brewed by Ogunlola's wife from fermented guinea corn. They also engaged in discussing current affairs and planning.[citation needed]

ORISAPOPO:
Esuu, the wife of Ogunlola, introduced the worship of Orisapopo to Ogbomoso. The worshippers were distinguished by white beads worn round their necks and wearing of white dresses only. Drinking of palm wine was forbidden to them. The name Orisapopo was probably derived from the fact that Ogunlola's hut was on the northsouthern route, therefore the Orisala being worshipped in the hut was named “Orisapopo” (idol by the highway). The importance and influence of ‘Orisapopo’ among the citizens of Ogbomoso is immense. It can be described as the patron “Orisa” of Ogbomoso.

How Ogunlola's settlement became Ogbomosos and Ogunlola became Soun:
During the time, the Ibaribas, under the leadership of Elemoso, attacked Oyo-Ile near Ilorin city. Elemoso caused a devastating havoc among the Oyo people, so much that they feared him in battle. Elemoso consequently laid total siege on Oyo, causing famine and untold hardship among the people.[citation needed]

Alaafin was so impressed by Ogunlola's prowess that he, the Alaafin, requested Ogunlola to stay in the capital (Oyo-Ile) instead of returning to his settlement. Ogunlola politely declined saying “Ejeki a ma se ohun” meaning "let me stay yonder." His majesty, the Alaafin, granted Ogunlola's wish to return to his settlement. This was later contracted to Ogbomoso.[citation needed]

Eventually, the authority of Ogunlola became greater and more respected. His compound by the Ajagbon tree then became the Soun's palace and a rallying point for all Ogbomoso citizens.[citation needed]

Ogbomoso, because of her strategic location, quickly grew from a village status to a medium size town. Her people were also renown warriors. During the Fulani wars of the 19th century, many towns and villages (about 147) were deserted while their people took refuge in Ogbomoso. The influx of people further enhanced the size and strength of the town.

ALAGBA ORIGIN: 
Alagba is believed to have been born in the year 1675 in the old Oyo town, which is now being referred to as Ogbomoso. He was reputedly said to have been brought from the forest by the third Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ikumoyede who ruled from 1770 until 1797.[citation needed] In deference to its age, it is called Alagba, which means ”the elderly one” in Yoruba. In Ogbomoso, where the legendary tortoise lumbers about in the palatial grounds of the king, it is almost a sacrilege to refer to Alagba as a mere tortoise. The tortoise played host to many monarchs in Ogbomoso in the past.[citation needed]

LIST OF MONARCHS;
The founder of Ogbomoso, Soun Olabanjo Ogunlola Ogundiran, was the first Soun of Ogbomoso. He had 5 sons, Lakale, Kekere Esuo, Eiye and Jogioro. He was later succeeded by his youngest son, Erinbaba Alamu Jogioro, who was the second Soun. The 5 royal houses of Ogbomoso are descended from the 5 sons of Soun Ikomeyede, the third Soun of Ogbomoso (and son of Jogioro), Toyeje, Oluwusi, Baiyewu, Bolanta Adigun, and Ogunlabi Odunaro. The title of Soun was originally a Baale (minor chief) as Ogbomoso was a small village within the realm of the Oyo Empire. In 1952, the title was changed to Soun and they became recognized as a monarch.

Soun Olabanjo Ogunlola Ogundiran (c.1659 - c.1714)
Soun Erinsaba Alamu Jogioro (son of Ogunlola) (c.1741 - c.1770)
Soun Ikumoyede Ajo (son of Jogioro) (c.1770 - c.1797)
Ologolo (a son of Jogioro) and Olukan (grandson of Lakale and great-grandson of Ogunlola) ruled during this period but were deposed by the Alaafin of Oyo
Soun Toyeje Akanni Alebiosu, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Oyo (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1800 - c.1825)
Soun Oluwusi Aremu (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1826 - c.1840)
Soun Jayeola Bayewu Kelebe "Are Arolofin Alao" (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1840 - c.1842)
Soun Idowu Bolanta Adigun (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1842 - c.1845)
Soun Ogunlabi Odunaro (son of Ikumoyede) (c.1845 - c.1860)
Soun Ojo Olanipa "Aburumaku," the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Oyo (son of Toyeje) (c.1860 - September 1869)
Soun Gbagungboye Ajamasa Ajagungbade I (son of Oluwusi) (1869 - c.1871)
Soun Laoye Atanda Orumogege (son of Bayewu) (c.1871 - c.1901)
Soun Majengbasan Elepo I (son of Bolanta) (1901 - 1907)
Soun Adegoke Atanda Olayode I (son of Odunaro) (1908 - 1914; deposed by the Colonial Government)
Soun Itabiyi Olanrewaju Ande (son of Aburumaku, grandson of Toyeje) (1914 - 1916)
Soun Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II (son of Ajagungbade I, grandson of Oluwusi) (1916 - February 18, 1940)
Soun Amao Oyetunde (son of Oyekola (never appointed), grandson of Laoye, and great-grandson of Bayewu) (1940 - June 12, 1944; deposed by the Colonial government, removed from some monarch lists); he was succeeded by his uncle
Soun Lawani Oke Lanipekun (son of Laoye, grandson of Bayewu) (October 16, 1944 - March 19, 1952)
Oba Olatunji Alao Elepo II (son of Elepo I, grandson of Bolanta) (1952 - 1966)
Oba Emmanuel Olajide Olayode II (son of Olayode I, grandson of Odunaro) (July 22, 1966 - July 1, 1969; killed during the Agbekoya revolt
Oba Salami Ajiboye Itabiyi II (son of Itabiyi, grandson of Aburumaku, great-grandson of Toyeje) (June 4, 1972 - June 2, 1973)
Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagbungbade III (son of Ajagungbade II, grandson of Ajagungbade I, great-grandson of Oluwusi) (October 24, 1973 - December 12, 2021)
The current Soun, HM Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagbungbade III of the Oluwusi Royal House was the longest reigning Soun in modern history, and died on December 12, 2021, at the age of 95.

EDUCATION;
Ogbomosho has four degree-awarding institutions of higher learning.[citation needed] Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) is named for the Ogbomosho son and Premier of the old Western Nigeria, Samuel Ladoke Akintola (SLA). LAUTECH is ranked at the top of the later generation universities in Nigeria. It awards degrees in science, engineering, technology and medicine. This university has a teaching hospital named Lautech Teaching Hospital.[citation needed]

The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Nigeria and the first to offers degree programs in theology, sociology and philosophy in Nigeria. The Seminary serves the Baptist Church in Nigeria, The Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC), which also has its headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Bowen University Teaching Hospital Ogbomoso- (BUTH) A Christian Teaching hospital training of doctors and other medical professionals. Originally established in March 1907 as a missionary medical facility and through the years developing into the Baptist Medical Centre and later transformed to a Teaching Hospital in 2009. BUTH now boasts of over 400 Bed Capacity, over 800 Staff and Students, Multidisciplinary Facility, Family Medicine Residency Programme, Nursing and Midwifery Courses, 50,000 Outpatients and 10,000 Inpatients, fully Accredited Training Programmes which includes; B.Sc. Anatomy, B.Sc. Physiology and MB/BS.

The city also hosts Best Legacy College of Education (affiliated with Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin) and Bethsaida College of Health Technology.[citation needed]

The Federal Government of Nigeria recently approved the establishment of Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, a satellite town of Ogbomosho. Learning and research activities will soon commence in this institution.[citation needed]

The federal government-owned Federal Government College, Ogbomosho and Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Ogbomosho are located in the city. There are numerous private secondary schools all over the city, some of which are Pine Valley High School, Faith Academy, Smith International Baptist Academy, Gomal Baptist College, George Green Baptist College, Zoe Schools, Maryland Catholic High School, Lautech International College, Zion Christian Academy, and Command Secondary School, Gambari.[citation needed]

CITYSCAPE 
Ogbomosho is connected by roads from major cities such as Ilorin, Osogbo, and Ibadan. One of the prominent landmarks is the central mosque at Oja-Igbo, which towers over the traditional walled compounds of private houses and the parts of the old wall that remain.[citation needed]

Other prominent landmarks are Ogbomosho Recreation Club, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lautech's College of Health Sciences, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Lautech Teaching Hospital, Heroes Arcade and Soun Stadium.[citation needed]

Ogbomosho has other mosques, several churches, estates, and business complexes littered all over the city. Ogbomosho Recreation Club has meeting halls, an indoor sports hall and a golf course. The headquarters of the American Baptist Church of Nigeria and its theological seminary are located in the city. The closest airport to Ogbomosho is Ilorin Airport which is approximately 52 kilometers away.[citation needed]

Notable people:
Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, a lawyer, politician, aristocrat and former Premier of the old western region. He was murdered during the Nigeria first coup of January 1966.

Maj. Gen. Oladayo Popoola OFR. Former Military Governor, Oyo State . Former Military Governor, Ogun State . Chairman/CPO, Daybis Ltd.

Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, Former executive governor of Oyo State.

Col. Ibrahim Taiwo, former military governor of Kwara State

Dayo Okeniyi, Hollywood Actor
Alexander Abolore, Nigerian Artiste.

Lt. Col. Shittu Alao, former Air Force's Chief of the Air Staff, etc.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogbomosho

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Ojuawo Has Been Touching Lives Before His Emergence As APC Candidate In Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1.

Ojuawo Has Been Touching Lives Before His Emergence As APC Candidate In Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1.
As Election time draws nearer residents of Ise-Ekiti commended Ojuawo for his consistency, commitment towards improving the quality of lives of the people even beyond his immediate environment or community, saying that his party was determined to ensure better living standards for the majority of people in the Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, hence the solicited support for APC candidates in 2023 Election

Good people across local governments in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1, have reminded the Slogan of AVM Ojuawo message to the people during epidemic Covid-19: “I urge you, touch lives; government cannot do it alone. Individuals can; no matter how small, please do touch lives, give to the people, and when you give be rest assured that God’s blessing is on you"

Emergence of Air Vice Marshal Adeniyi Ojuawo(Rtd) as APC candidate in Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 was a celebration of the vision which would be accomplished, Ojuawo saw and felt the needs of the idle youths,the under privileged, the vulnerable adults and proceeded to develop plan for their meaningful empowerment without considering their ethnic, religious or political affiliations.

 Many adults and students across Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 areas have benefitted immensely from his educational foundation and rural empowerment programmes.

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that would determine the significance of the life we live

Air Vice Marshal Adeniyi Ojuawo has promised to continue to encourage good spirited individuals and organisations to provide support for the people, including vocational training, empowerment of youths and women, should he gets elected into House of Representatives in the forthcoming election.

VOTE; AVM ADENIYI OJUAWO (RTD), FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EKITI SOUTH FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY 1

Monday, February 13, 2023

FG moves to assist Ekiti on ecological issues.

FG moves to assist Ekiti on ecological issues.
.…as Gov. Oyebanji meets SGF over Ilawe-Ado road mudslides, other issues.
 
The Federal Government is set to assist Ekiti State Government 
tackle the ecological issues ravaging some parts of the state.

Specifically, the Federal Government says it would accord the mudslides issue on Ilawe- Ado Road a top priority in its ecological support for the state. 

These assurances were given by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, during a meeting with Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji in Abuja on Sunday evening.

Governor Oyebanji had, at the meeting, tabled the mudslides issue which has made the Ilawe- Ado road impassible, as well as other ecological challenges in some parts of the state at the meeting with a plea for urgent action.

The SGF, whose office supervises the Ecological office, noted the Governor's request and assured that the Federal Government would act on it speedily, to avert further disaster.

It is recalled that the State Government had provided an alternative road for motorists shortly after the mudslides caused a huge damage to the Ilawe-Ado road. Recently, the Government has also commenced the rehabilitation of failed portions between Erijiyan-Ilawe-Igede road as an alternative to the Ado-Ilawe road. 

Governor Oyebanji says fixing the ecological issues with the support of the Federal Government would ensure a more lasting solution than a hurried rehabilitation of the Ilawe-Ado road. 

The Governor urges the people of the area as well as motorists plying the route to remain calm as the road is receiving urgent attention.

He also thanked the Federal Government and the SGF for the kind consideration for Ekiti ecological issues.
 
Yinka Oyebode
SA Media to the Governor
13-02-2023