Oyo State News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 05 Aug 2017 18:28:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Oyo State News – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Oyo State sets to Hold the First State Council on Information Summit https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-sets-to-hold-the-first-state-council-on-information-summit/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 18:28:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176763 The Government of Oyo State has disclosed that the first state council on information summit will on Tuesday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 9, 2017. The two day event is aimed at improving and strengthening the information network of government and making the media veritable partners in the sustainable development of Oyo State. The Government [...]

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]]> War Against Criminals: Governor Ajimobi Re-Inaugurates Joint Security Outfit, Trust Fund Trustees https://www.theinfostride.com/war-against-criminals-governor-ajimobi-re-inaugurates-joint-security-outfit-trust-fund-trustees/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 18:16:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176762 The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi yesterday inaugurated the new Board of Trustees for Oyo State Security Trust Fund (OYSSTF), even as he declared war on criminal elements in the state. The board, headed by the Deputy Governor, Operations, of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Chief Bayo Adelabu, was inaugurated at the [...]

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]]> Endowment Fund: Governor Ajimobi promises Prudent Management, says Health Insurance a must https://www.theinfostride.com/endowment-fund-governor-ajimobi-promises-prudent-management-says-health-insurance-a-must/ Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:08:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176568 The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has disclosed that the recently introduced health insurance scheme is compulsory for all residents of the State, assuring that funds realized from the N50bn endowment will be judiciously utilized and well accounted for in line with the administration’s tradition of prudence, transparency and accountability. The Governor said that [...]

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]]> PHOTO: On Quarterly Meeting of The Southwest Governors’ Forum https://www.theinfostride.com/photo-on-quarterly-meeting-of-the-southwest-governors-forum/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:40:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176118 Governor Abiola Ajimobi Oyo State attended the Southwest Governors’ Forum, the quarterly meeting organised in conjunction with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, held at the Mitros Residences, Abeokuta, Ogun State. In attendance are Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Ogun Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola, [...]

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]]> Governor Ajimobi unveils Ibadan City Master Plan [PHOTOS] https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ajimobi-unveils-ibadan-city-master-plan-photos/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:11:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176129 DAR presents the Final Ibadan City Masterplan to Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and Members of The State’s Executive Council.

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]]> Hackathon: ICT Experts Discuss Oyo-centric Solutions‎ https://www.theinfostride.com/hackathon-ict-experts-discuss-oyo-centric-solutions%e2%80%8e/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 04:41:58 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176048 A Hackathon was held last week to develop disruptive innovations that can effect lasting socio-economic interventions in Oyo state. The programme was organised by the Hack Oyo team in collaboration with The Office Of The Special Adviser on ICT. Presentations on key areas were made by a handful of budding hackapreneurs to a panel of judges comprised [...]

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]]> Oyo State sets to scrutinise Planning Approval of Kola Daisi Uni, UCH, UI and Others https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-sets-to-scrutinise-planning-approval-of-kola-daisi-uni-uch-ui-and-others/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:07:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174187 The Government of Oyo State has warned property owners and developers in the State on deviating from originally approved building plans without seeking physical planning approvals, disclosing that it has requested for State Planning approvals from University College Hospital, Kola Daisi University and University of Ibadan, Ibadan on some of their structures. The Government listed [...]

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]]> Oyo Workers to receive April, May 2017 Salaries from the 2nd Tranche of Paris Club Fund https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-workers-to-receive-april-may-2017-salaries-from-the-2nd-tranche-of-paris-club-fund/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:29:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174226 Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has approved the payment of April and May 2017 salaries for workers in the State from the refunded second tranche Paris Club Fund and June released Monthly allocation from the Federal Government. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Toye Arulogun, who disclosed this on Thursday, explained that about [...]

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]]> Restore LAUTECH’s Fading Glory, Ajibola and Aregbesola urge new Governing Council https://www.theinfostride.com/restore-lautechs-fading-glory-ajibola-and-aregbesola-urge-new-governing-council/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:41:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174224 Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has charged members of the newly constituted governing council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, to restore the fading glory of the institution, even if it will take a ‘miracle’ to accomplish. The Governor gave the charge during the inauguration of the members, in company with [...]

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]]> Osun and Oyo States constitute 7-Man Governing Council for LAUTECH https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-and-oyo-states-constitute-7-man-governing-council-for-lautech/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:39:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173598 The Governments of Osun and Oyo States have announced the immediate constitution of a 7-man Governing Council for Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, saying that the council will be headed by a retired Head of Service of the Federation, Professor Oladapo Afolabi. Mr. Olalekan Allli who is the Secretary to the Government of [...]

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]]> Alagba Faleti, A Yoruba Culture Repository, A Rich Library Of The Yoruba Language – Oyo Government https://www.theinfostride.com/alagba-faleti-a-yoruba-culture-repository-a-rich-library-of-the-yoruba-language-oyo-government/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:32:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173597 On Monday, the Government of Oyo State, through the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism paid a condolence visit to the family of late broadcaster and elder statesman, Alagba Adebayo Faleti, describing him as a rich library of Yoruba language and a repository of Yoruba culture. The Government representative stated that the late Yoruba rare [...]

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]]> N7.9b Paris Club Refund: Oyo State to use 60% for Salaries, Wages and Pensions – Finance Commissioner https://www.theinfostride.com/n7-9b-paris-club-refund-oyo-state-to-use-60-for-salaries-wages-and-pensions-finance-commissioner/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:40:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173385 The Government of Oyo State has disclosed that 60% of the latest tranche of Paris Club Refund totalling N7.9 billion will be expended on salaries, wages and pensions of workers in the state, saying that its decision to use 100% of its federal allocations for workers’ welfare still stands. The Government has also explained that [...]

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]]> Ajimobi Reveals How His Late Mother Inspired His Governorship Ambition https://www.theinfostride.com/ajimobi-reveals-how-his-late-mother-inspired-his-governorship-ambition/ Sat, 22 Jul 2017 22:28:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173201 The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has reminisced on the strong support and prayers of his late mother, Alhaja Dhkirat Ajimobi, during his tortuous journey to the Agodi Government House, starting with the controversial 2007 Governorship election. Until he won the 2011 governorship poll, he said that his mother had always wished that [...]

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]]> Lagos Set To Partner With Oyo On Agriculture, Regional Integration https://www.theinfostride.com/lagos-set-to-partner-with-oyo-on-agriculture-regional-integration/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:14:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173047 The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, has announced the preparedness of the state to partner Oyo State and the rest of the Southwestern states in agriculture and other economic activities to enhance the socio-economic integration of the region. Ambode stated this when he paid a courtesy call to his Oyo State counterpart, Senator Abiola [...]

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]]> Ogbeh discloses Nigeria will be Self-Sufficient in Rice Production by November, assures on Imminent Price Fall https://www.theinfostride.com/ogbeh-discloses-nigeria-will-be-self-sufficient-in-rice-production-by-november-assures-on-imminent-price-fall/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:14:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173050 Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has said that the country will be self sufficient in rice production by November, which he said will force a reduction in the price of the commodity. He frowned on what he called the people’s unbridled penchant and taste for foreign foods, most of which, he said, [...]

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]]> Oyo State To Raise N50b Endowment Fund For Upgrade Of 679 Health Facilities https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-state-to-raise-n50b-endowment-fund-for-upgrade-of-679-health-facilities/ Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:00:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173048 Oyo State Government has concluded plans to hold its N50bn endowment on Thursday, August 3, 2017, assuring that the fund will be used for infrastructural upgrade of 679 health facilities in the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Azeez Adeduntan, who disclosed this on Thursday during a Press Conference held at the Conference Theatre [...]

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]]> Governor Ajimobi Inaugurates HMB, SUBEB, TESCOM, Civil Service Commission Boards https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ajimobi-inaugurates-hmb-subeb-tescom-civil-service-commission-boards/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:43:50 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172874 The Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has inaugurated new boards for the state’s Civil Service Commission, Universal Basic Education Board, Teaching Service Commission and Hospitals Management Board The inauguration ceremony took place at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The Governor implored the new appointees to ensure fairness to [...]

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]]> Oyo State Government urges Residents to expose Criminals in Their Areas https://www.theinfostride.com/expose-criminals-in-your-areas-oyo-govt-urges-residents-oyo-state-news/ Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:55:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=171102 The Oyo State Government has urged residents of the state to expose suspected criminals in their domain in order to complement and sustain government’s efforts at making the state a safer haven for them and visitors. The Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund (OYSTFF), Mr. Femi Oyedipe, who made the plea at [...]

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]]> Oyo State Government cautions Property Owners, Developers on Illegal Task Force https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-cautions-property-owners-developers-on-illegal-task-force-oyo-state-news/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:24:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170992 The Oyo State Government has cautioned property owners in the State to beware of fraudulent individuals parading themselves and extorting money as Government Task Force members, saying that adequate measures are being taken to checkmate this worrisome activity. The Government said that its representatives are equipped with relevant documents and identification to distinguish them as [...]

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]]> Oyo State Government Trains 16,000 Civil Servants In Six Years https://www.theinfostride.com/oyo-trains-16000-civil-servants-in-six-years-oyo-state-news/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:03:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170991 More than 16000 civil servants and teachers in Oyo State have benefited from local and overseas capacity building and training programmes since the inception of the Senator Abiola Ajimobi-led administration. The Governor disclosed this while declaring open a capacity development programme organized by the state government for management and senior staff in the state civil [...]

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