Makinde, who hailed the late Raheem as a hardworking journalist and an individual who is passionate about Oyo State’s development, commiserated with the Guardian newspaper management, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State chapter.
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The awards would be presented during the launching of the African Leadership Forum in the country by President Julius Maada Bio, while Keyamo would deliver a keynote address titled Migration: Decent Work As A Tool For Development.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that gunmen invaded the community, leaving no fewer than 11 people dead, with several property burnt, including the traditional ruler’s palace.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that suspected gunmen had invaded the town on Saturday around 11:10pm on motorcycles, and allegedly opened fire on innocent citizens and burnt some property.
In a statement he personally endorsed, Akeredolu described the attack as “horrendous, callous and highly provocative,” adding that all well-meaning Nigerians must also condemn “this latest assault on decency and communal harmony”.
He also declared that the statement credited to the APC on the killings in Igangan, which attempted to blame Governor Makinde, as a wicked attempt to dance on the grave of the dead.
The governor, who was briefed about the situation in the early hours of Sunday, immediately called for calm and peaceful coexistence, as security operatives have been deployed to take control of the area.
The bandits, numbering over 50 who invaded the town on more than 20 motorcycles, also razed the palace of the traditional ruler, the Asigangan, as well as a popular petroleum station in the town.
Makinde stated this when he hosted the former Emir of Kano, Sheikh Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan on Saturday.
Makinde further stated that this action by the Buhari Administration is capable of affecting investors’ confidence in the country.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying this at the official flag-off of the Agribusiness Industrial Hub at Fashola in Oyo.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Taiwo Adisa, Governor Makinde also assured that original shop owners will first be taken care of.
The governor added that insecurity in Ibarapaland had been the most challenging and that his government has put in place several measures, including the creation of a Base for Operation Burst in the area and deployment of more Amotekun corps, among others.
In a congratulatory message signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, President Buhari prayed for more of God’s grace on the former police officer, who he said distinguished himself as an officer and elected public official.
The governor, who stated this in Ogbomoso during a town hall meeting in commemoration of the second anniversary of the government, held at the Soun Ogunlola Hall, Oja-Igbo, Ogbomoso, said that open grazing is illegal in the state.
Akande-Sadipe, who was the Special Adviser on Projects and Public-Private Partnership to the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi, when he was governor of Oyo State, said her sweat and the support of her late boss secured the Ibadan Inland Dry Port
He added that the challenge of understaffing in the public health sector in the state is something the administration has been trying to address, noting that ongoing intervention to build at least one well-equipped Primary Health Care Centre in each of the 351 Wards of the state is on course.
The governor, who made the announcement during an unscheduled visit to the institution in Ogbomoso, said the reduction would cut across all students, irrespective of their statuses.
The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Tuesday that there had also been massive infrastructure development and quality assurance in the sector.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that other suspects arrested included two men who allegedly kidnapped their niece and demanded N200,000 ransom from her father.