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DELTA STATE: GOV. OBOREVWORI APPROVES 2023 BURSARY AWARD TO DELTA STATE STUDENTS

  I wish to bring to the notice of the National Association of Delta State Students who are planning a protest over non-payment of bursary award, that His Excellency the Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the payment of the 2023 bursary award and has directed the State Scholarship Board to make arrangements to commence disbursement to validly qualified students of Delta State origin by the first week of February 2024. I therefore urge the leadership of NADETSSU to shelve their planned protest since the core issue of the 2023 bursary is settled Any protest at this time can only be counter-productive besides the consequences, which are unpredictable, given the history of youth protest in Nigeria.  It is common knowledge that Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori is not only youth friendly, but also interested in youth development, which is a critical component of his M.O.R.E agenda. He is definitely a father figure whose love for students can only be described in

PLWD DAY: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MUST AMEND THE ELECTORAL ACT TO ACCOMODATE PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY... SEGUN OYEDEJI

The National assembly has been urged to further amend the electoral act towards making provisions for People Living with Disability in Nigeria having representation at all levels of the legislative arm of government right from the local government up to the Senate. This form the crux of discussion at this year's International Day for People with disability, an annual event set aside by the United Nations towards celebrating the meaningful existence people with one form of disability or the other. In a well attended program for people living with disability, organised by the supervisory councillor for PLWD in Ibadan South-West local government, Hon. Olusegun Abayomi Oyedeji, within the council premises, member of the PLWD community converged to celebrate their triumph against discrimination and segregation in the society and to also fashion out ways to further enhance their chances in their day today living. Hon. Segun Oyedeji said the next target of the leadership of the PLWD in th

SEYI MAKINDE: A REVOLUTIONARY MAVERICK OF OUR TIME - MOE

By: MOYOSOREOLUWA OLAMILEKAN ELDREEZ (IJOBA AUTHORITY MOE DYNASTY) He is an agent of Good Governance, Good Politics and Policies that brings democratic dividends to the grassroot. An amazing dream come true agent, always with maximum impact. Seyi Makinde is the Touch Bearer, touch stone, lead board, anyone can link with.  His love for lawn tennis and golf is unrivalled, hence at 56, he is still basking stronger, bouncing gallantly, energized mentally stable. The news about Agodi gardens, that it is being sold out was a petty distraction, but Seyi Makinde is undaunted in his determination to forge ahead in his plans and policies for a greater Oyo state. The upgrade to international standard Agodi garden will experience as well the conversion of the Forest into an habitable environment unlike what was obtainable before now is the light at the end of the tunnel for Seyi Makinde. No wonder, the various developmental initiatives cropping up in Oyo State is unprecedented.  Oyo state now acc

OYO STATE: 19 PERMANENT SECRETARIES, G.M, E.S BOW OUT OF SERVICE

  No fewer than 19 Permanent Secretaries, Executive Secretaries and General Managers bowed out of Oyo State Civil/Public Service in the Pacesetter State on thursday. The event took place at the Civil Service Club, Total Garden, Ibadan where the State Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni mni, congratulated the new retirees for getting to the peak of their career and especially their individual unquantifiable contribution to the progress of Oyo State Civil Service. The Head of Service appreciated the executive Governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE for providing opportunities for civil servants to excel in their various endeavours. She said, "the retirement marks a new beginning and is not the end of life, it is an opportunity to explore the gift you are naturally endowed with and enjoy life to the fullest". Take time to nourish your body through proper nutrition, exercise and rest.  Don't engage in any business that you don't have prior knowledge and understanding