Comr. Iwalefun Sunday Oluwole Applauds Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's Nomination as Minister.

Comr. Iwalefun Sunday Oluwole Applauds Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's Nomination as Minister.

.....Hails His Outstanding Commitment to National Development.

 In a momentous occasion, Comr. Iwalefun Sunday Oluwole, a prominent community leader, extends his heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo popularly known as BTO, the distinguished lawmaker representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency, on his well-deserved nomination as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination comes under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo lawmaker representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency.

Comr. Iwalefun Sunday Oluwole commended the selection of Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo for this prestigious position, recognizing him as an exceptional legislator who has consistently championed the cause of development for the nation. Throughout his tenure in the National Assembly, Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving the interests of his constituents and the Nigerian populace at large.

Among the numerous achievements that have endeared Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo to his people, one notable instance was his recent distribution of N50 million to market women within his constituency. This gesture exemplifies his dedication to improving the lives of the grassroots population and empowering those in need.

With the nomination as Minister, Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo is poised to extend his impactful leadership to the national level, bringing his wealth of experience and passion for development to bear on key policy decisions and initiatives that will uplift the entire nation.

In response to the nomination, Comr. Iwalefun Sunday expressed his optimism that Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo's appointment would further amplify the representation of the people's interests at the federal level. He expressed confidence in the nominee's ability to foster collaboration between different arms of government, thereby promoting harmony and progress in the nation.

Speaking to Newsmen, Comr. Iwalefun Sunday, one of Hon. Bunmi Tunji Ojo benefactors and his political protege expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for identifying and selecting Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo for this crucial role, citing it as a testament to the President's keen eye for outstanding individuals with a track record of performance and dedication to national development.

The news of Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo's nomination has been received with excitement and widespread support from residents and stakeholders across his constituency. They eagerly anticipate witnessing the positive impact of his work at the federal level in building a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria.

As Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo embarks on this new chapter of his political journey, Nigerians nationwide eagerly await the unfolding of his dynamic leadership, hopeful that his passion for development will continue to transform lives and leave an indelible mark on the nation's progress.

Comrade Iwalefun Sunday Oluwole BTO ambassador. 

Comrade Iwalefun Sunday Oluwole is a former Special Assistant (SA) to Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and proudly a BTO ambassador. 

Furthermore, Comrade Iwalefun Sunday Oluwole holds a significant position as one of Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's BTO Benefactors and is considered a political protégé.

ADL Media Team Visits Venite University, Iloro Ekiti; University Geared Up for Inaugural Academic Session in October.

ADL Media Team Visits Venite University, Iloro Ekiti; University Geared Up for Inaugural Academic Session in October.

By: ADL

Yesterday 27th July, 2023, the ADL Media team embarked on a significant working visit to the newly established Venite University in Iloro Ekiti. The purpose of the visit was to pay an official visit to the recently appointed Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. (Rev. Fr.) James Adeola Olaogun, and to assess the state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities in preparation for the much-anticipated 2022/2023 academic session, scheduled to commence in October this year.

Led by the visionary Vice Chancellor, the ADL Media team was given an extensive tour of the university campus, which left them in awe of the standard and quality facilities available. The campus houses three major colleges approved by the National University Commission (NUC), namely the College of Allied Health Sciences, College of Science and Computing, and College of Social and Management Sciences.

Throughout the tour, the team was impressed by the Administrative Block, the Prince Abiola Aina Mega Auditorium, the student center, and other essential structures like the new ongoing Administrative building, Tennis Court, Laboratories, and Lecture Classrooms. Each of these facilities underscored Venite University's readiness and commitment to foster highly productive academic work.

At the end of the tour, Vice Chancellor Prof. Olaogun expressed his profound gratitude to God for the establishment of the institution and lauded the foresight of the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the University. With humility and determination, he promised to give his best efforts to ensure Venite University becomes a leading brand in academic excellence and a sought-after destination for quality education.

Sharing his vision for the university, Prof. Olaogun revealed his mission to produce cutting-edge graduates equipped for global competitiveness and self-reliance. He articulated his belief that his leadership and vision would profoundly impact the university's trajectory and create a positive ripple effect on the community, Ekiti State, and Nigeria as a whole.

Speaking with enthusiasm, the Vice Chancellor urged the Nigerian public to trust in the university's ability to provide exceptional education for their children and wards. He assured them that entrusting their loved ones' university education to Venite University would yield no regrets.

In closing, Prof. Olaogun called for the unyielding support and cooperation of all stakeholders and the host community. He stressed that Venite University is a collective project that must not falter and encouraged everyone to join hands in making the institution a resounding success.

Since its inception, Venite University has become a source of great joy for the people of Iloro Ekiti. The university has quickly become a point of pride and admiration, drawing the attention of individuals from various towns in Ekiti, who flock to witness the landmark project that is ready to host students from far and wide.

As October draws near, the excitement and anticipation surrounding Venite University's inaugural academic session continue to grow. With its state-of-the-art facilities and an ambitious vision under the guidance of Prof. Olaogun, the university is undoubtedly poised to make a lasting impact on the academic landscape of Nigeria and beyond.

PALLIATIVES: GOVERNOR OYEBANJI MEETS ORGANISED LABOUR.

PALLIATIVES: GOVERNOR OYEBANJI MEETS ORGANISED LABOUR .

.....Gives Three-man Committee, Labour Leaders One Week To Finalise Proposals. 

  

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday directed a three-man committee of the State Government to meet with the leadership of Organised Labour to finalise proposals for palliative measures aimed at cushioning the effect of the subsidy removal on the citizens. 

The committee and the labour leaders were given one week to report back to the Governor, who will then make a formal pronouncement on the options that are considered implementable.

This was part of the outcome of the Governor’s meeting with the leadership of the organised labour in his office on Thursday evening.

In attendance at the meeting were the State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Olatunde Kolapo; Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Sola Adigun; and Chairman of the Joint negotiating Committee (JNC), Comrade Babatope Ajoloko and other officials of the unions.

The Government’s three-man committee include the State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Mr Akin Oyebode (chairman), Head of Service, Barrister Bamidele Agbede and Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani.

Governor Oyebanji said government alone could not take the decision on palliative measures, hence the involvement of the leadership of organised labour. 

He added that the palliative measures to be put in place would also take care of pensioners and people in the informal sector of the economy.

The Governor, at the meeting, also commended the leadership of labour unions in the state as well as the citizens for their understanding, stressing that government is determined to ease the pains occasioned by the subsidy removal.

THE FASCINATING STORY OF BÀBÁ ALÁTIṢE.

THE FASCINATING STORY OF BÀBÁ ALÁTIṢE.
The story that birth this Yorùbá adage, "Alátiṣe ló ń mọ àtiṣe ara rẹ̀”.

Once upon a time,there was once a wealthy man named Alátiṣe who had three wives and children.

A few years after he married his third wife,he became blind And Impotent.
Everyday, his family would lead him to the front of his house, where he would sit and lounge all day, getting up only to relieve himself.

One fateful day,a dove flew straight at him and begged him to go under his dress in order to hide from a massive hawk that Wanted to devour it.

Alátiṣe asked the dove, "what are you going to do for me if I do you this favour?".
The dove replied that it would heal a part of his body that had become nonfunctional.
The man promptly hid the dove under his dress.

In order to hide from a massive hawk that wanted To devour it.
Alatise asked the dove, "what are you going to do for me if I do you this favour?".
The dove replied that it would heal a part of his body that had become nonfunctional. The man promptly hid the dove under his dress.

Shortly thereafter, the hawk came down To beg him that he should release the dove to it in order for it (the hawk) not to die of hunger.

Alátiṣe asked the hawk," what are you going to do for me if l do you this favour?"
The dove replied that it would heal a part Of his body that had become nonfunctional. The man promptly hid the dove under his dress...

Shortly thereafter,the hawk came down To beg him that he should release the dove to it in order for it (the hawk) not to die of hunger.

Alátiṣe asked the hawk," what are you going to do for me if l do you this favour?"
The hawk also replied that it would heal a part of his body that had become non functional.

Alátiṣe told the hawk to give him a few moments and return after a few hours.
Both replies caused Alátiṣe a lot of worry on what to do so he called his three wives to seek for their advices.

The first and second wives, having consumated sexual relationships with concubines dismissed the proposition outright and advices him to come to terms with his condition.

The third wife however told him to find out the proposition that would heal his importence and go with that so she could have children.

So, Alátiṣe decided to think deeply.
He went into The inner recesses of his mind and came up with the idea that he would gain from both sides.

He called his son to get some money from hiis safe, go to the market and buy him a pigeon that was as close to white as possible.

The son did as he was instructed and brought the Pigeon to his father.
The son did as he was instructed and brought the pigeon to it and the hawk flew away to devour its lunch. Sometimes later, the hawk came back and declared its intention to redeem its promise.

The hawk slapped its wings on Alátiṣe’s face and he regained His sight.
He thanked the hawk for its kindness and flew away.

Once the hawk was out of sight, Alátiṣe called out the dove to come out and redeem its promise.

The dove commenced some shifting around under Alátiṣe’s dress and he had uplifting down under. That was the beginning of the saying,

“Alátiṣe ló ń mọ àtiṣe ara rẹ̀”, meaning it is only Alátiṣe that can determine what is good for himself.

Simply means,only you can determine your priorities.
Alátiṣe was overjoyed as regained his sight and conjugal functions from the wisdom with which he handled the entire situation.

Researcher: Comr. Olamide Akinwumi James, 09068215955.

Story credit; Bàbá Olówe  (man of proverbs) in Ayegbaju-Ekiti .
Photo credit; Wikipedia

There is a popular Yorùbá proverb which says: A kìí je míjì l'ábà Àlàdé. We do not eat two things at Àlàdé's compound.

There is a popular Yorùbá proverb which says: A kìí je míjì l'ábà Àlàdé.

We do not eat two things at Àlàdé's compound.

Let me tell you the full story behind this proverb so you will know when to use such proverb. 

The story is from sacred Odù Ifá Ogbè Ofun and the verse goes thus: 

A s'ore ìsetán níí jé méè l'óríyìn

Adífá fún Àlàdé oníwàtá

Tí ń lo rèé dá'ko èbá ònàn

Ebo wón ní ó se

Half good deeds doesn't makes one to be appreciated

These were Ifa declarations to Àlàdé oníwàtá.

When going to farm at the road side

He was advised to offer ẹbọ

Àlàdé decided that he wants to be doing good to people so that everyone can always praise him for his good deeds now and after he's no more. 

He decided to plant Yam at the road side and he made this yam free for those who are starving. He also provided a very big bowl of water beside it. 

If you passed by his farm hungry or thirsty, you've got no worries. 

But he had a rule and a popular saying which was: 

A kìí je míjì l'ábà Àlàdé

We do not eat two things at Àlàdé's compound. You can only eat one thing at A time. 

Either you eat roasted yam and forget about water or you drink water and leave roasted yam for others. 

The people in his community are already used to this law of his, so he became so popular and well-known for his "half good deed"

One day, two strangers traveling From a far distance, tired, sweating profusely, staggering, starving and thirsty got to his farm. 

They were so happy to see ready roasted yam on fire and drinkable water beside it. 

As they sat down to eat, Àlàdé interrupted and said: "Welcome to my farm, I hope you are aware that you can only choose one thing here. 

You either drink water and take your leave or you eat Yam till you are satisfied, then leave"

This two strangers thought to themselves that it's better for them to eat Yam and go source for water elsewhere. 

They started eating and eating as if they've got a calabash in their stomach but who will blame them? They were starving!

Don't forget that Roasted yam requires drinking water as you are eating it. 

They ate to a stage that the roasted yam got stuck in their throats. 

They begged Àlàdé for water but he refused and claimed that "A deal is a deal". 

To cut the long story short, the two strangers drop dead. 

People started clamouring that Àlàdé killed them.

The people in the community ushered Àlàdé with lot of Beating and Slapping to the king's palace. 

When he got to the palace, he explained all that happened to the king. 

The king then told him that "if you know you can't do a complete and rewarding good to people, why bother to do any at all?" 

Why give an orange to someone who doesn't have Two hands and not peel it? 

So the king pronounced his judgement and a proper purnishment was given to Àlàdé as deserved.

It now became popular in the community that: “A kìí je míjì l'ábà Àlàdé ló kóbá Àlàdé

We do not eat two things at Àlàdé's compound is what got Àlàdé into trouble. 

I hope you learn one or two things from this. 

Story credit; Popoola Owomide Ifagbenusola

Photo source; Wikipedia

Federal Lawmaker, Tunji-Ojo, Empowers 1000 Market Women in Ondo with N50 Million to Alleviate Poverty and Strengthen Local Economy.

Federal Lawmaker, Tunji-Ojo, Empowers 1000 Market Women in Ondo with N50 Million to Alleviate Poverty and Strengthen Local Economy.

Hon Bunmi Tunji-Ojo representing Akoko North East & North West Federal Constituency.

In a bid to uplift the less privileged and bolster the economic prospects of his constituency, the Federal Lawmaker representing Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has taken a commendable step by expending a total sum of N50 million to empower 1000 market women in Ondo State.

The gesture, which reflects Tunji-Ojo's commitment to fulfilling his promises to his constituents, was executed during a well-organized program aimed at launching the empowerment initiative. Represented by his capable Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Akadri Atinuke, the lawmaker highlighted the crucial role market women play in driving the economic growth of the constituency.

Section of market women in Akoko North Federal Constituency. 

Acknowledging that Akoko North East and Akoko North West Local Governments serve as the economic hub of Akoko, Tunji-Ojo emphasized the need to invest in the prosperity of the region. He stated, "We promised to invest in the prosperity of Akoko and this is what we are doing today. We will not stop here," signifying his unwavering dedication to the welfare of his constituents.

The empowerment initiative seeks to alleviate poverty and hardship among the less privileged members of society. By providing financial assistance and support to 1000 market women, the program aims to enable these entrepreneurs to enhance their businesses and contribute to the economic growth of the entire Federal Constituency.

In response to the benevolent act, one of the beneficiaries, Alhaja Muhammed Risikat, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Tunji-Ojo, praising him for fulfilling his promises and displaying genuine concern for the wellbeing of his constituents. She stated, "This initiative will help boost our trades and expand the economic capacity of our Federal Constituency. We appreciate BTO for fulfilling his promises always. He will continue to prosper."

The empowerment initiative is the latest in a series of commendable actions taken by Tunji-Ojo to uplift the people of his constituency. Just weeks prior, the Federal Lawmaker had disbursed N50 million as bursary awards to students in the Federal Constituency, supporting their education and encouraging a brighter future for the youth.

Tunji-Ojo's dedicated efforts in driving infrastructure development and creating employment opportunities have earned him praise from constituents, who have recognized the positive impact of his initiatives on their lives and the community at large.

As the empowerment program unfolds and the market women receive financial aid to bolster their businesses, the people of Akoko eagerly anticipate more transformative actions from their visionary representative. With Tunji-Ojo's commitment to the prosperity of the constituency, the future holds great promise for the economic growth and social well-being of Ondo State.

Governor Biodun Ayobami Oyebanji Engages Former Governors Atiku Bagudu and Badaru Abubakar in Productive Discussions for Ekiti's Development.

Governor Biodun Ayobami Oyebanji Engages Former Governors Atiku Bagudu and Badaru Abubakar in Productive Discussions for Ekiti's Development.

In a bid to foster collaboration and explore avenues for progress, Governor Biodun Ayobami Oyebanji of Ekiti State embarked on a momentous courtesy visit to former Governor of Kebbi State and former Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum, H.E. Atiku Bagudu, as well as the esteemed former Governor of Jigawa State, H.E. Badaru Abubakar, at their residences in Abuja today.

The highly anticipated meeting saw Governor Oyebanji extend his warm greetings and extend his appreciation for the opportunity to engage in fruitful discussions on matters of mutual interest. The three esteemed political figures convened to share experiences and best practices in governance, with a collective aim to accelerate progress and development both within Ekiti State and the broader scope of Nigeria.

During the course of the convivial discussions, Governor Oyebanji eloquently expressed his vision for Ekiti State's advancement and emphasized the importance of learning from the accomplishments and challenges faced by former Governors Bagudu and Abubakar during their tenures. The exchange of ideas and insights was envisioned to facilitate the implementation of effective policies and initiatives that cater to the needs of the people of Ekiti and contribute to the overall growth of the nation.

Governor Bagudu and Governor Abubakar warmly welcomed Governor Oyebanji's eagerness to collaborate, expressing their delight in the opportunity to share their invaluable experiences and knowledge garnered throughout their respective terms in office. The former governors emphasized the significance of inter-state cooperation in realizing Nigeria's vast potential and fostering unity among the states.

As the discussions progressed, the trio explored a plethora of opportunities for meaningful partnerships, investments, and developmental projects that could yield substantial benefits for Ekiti State and the country as a whole. Topics ranged from agriculture and infrastructure to education and healthcare, with a shared commitment to identifying areas of synergy and resource optimization.

Governor Oyebanji praised the efforts made by both former governors in their states and lauded their dedication to public service, acknowledging the positive impact they had on their respective constituents. The meeting provided an ideal platform for strengthening ties among Nigerian leaders and promoting a collaborative spirit to overcome challenges and secure a brighter future for the nation.

As the meeting concluded, Governor Oyebanji extended his heartfelt gratitude to Governor Bagudu and Governor Abubakar for their hospitality and wisdom. He pledged to apply the knowledge gained from their interactions to enhance governance in Ekiti State and contribute to Nigeria's continuous progress.

The courtesy visit exemplified a significant step towards fostering unity and cooperation among Nigerian states, as leaders from different regions joined hands in the pursuit of a common goal - the prosperity and well-being of all Nigerians. With the shared vision of these statesmen, the potential for positive outcomes not only for Ekiti State but for the entire nation has been ignited, inspiring hope for a brighter future.