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  The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) on Thursday commenced screening of candidates contesting for chairmanship and councillorship positions in the local government council elections, slated for 22nd May, 2021. The exercise which took place at the premises of the commission was part of measures put in place by the commission to ensure smooth and credible election. The Commission Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN , while speaking after assessing the exercise , said the Commission will remain impartial in its conduct by providing a level playing ground for all the political parties. Aare Olagunju, appreciated the political parties and other relevant stakeholders for the trust imposed on the commission , urging them to reach out to their supporters and ensure they come out en- masse and vote for candidates of their choice during the poll. Also speaking , the coordinator of the screening exercise, Chief Kunmi Agboola, said the exercise became imperative for...

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state says his administration has concluded arrangements to engage the Man O’ War Nigeria to provide security and surveillance in primary and secondary schools in the state. He urged the organisation to double its efforts at the grassroots in order to contribute its quota to stem the tide of insecurity in the country. “Man O’ War, as an organisation, is trying its best. “I can testify to the role Man O’ War played during the elections that I participated in as governorship candidate in 2015 and 2019; so, I will renew my commitment in Man O’War. “This is a period that Man O’ War will need to double its efforts and look at programmes at the grassroots level, where we can project more on the issue of citizenship and leadership for our country.’’ The governor said that there had been discussions with state’s Commissioner for Education on how to beef up security. “Some of the schools are not properly fenced. “The ministry recently submitted a proposal on fencing and...

  Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi has urged the principal officers of the newly established Federal Polytechnic Ayede in Oyo state to put in their wealth of experience into practice while discharging their new responsibilities. The team which was led by the Rector Engr Dr. T. A. Abdulhameed also had  Mr Akin Odesola(Registrar) Rasheedat Oladepo( Bursar) and Mr  Samuel Oke Oguniyi(Librarian) in the entourage. Engr Dr. T. A. Abdulhameed, while speaking on the essence of their visit to the monarch said, the reasons is to  formally introduce themselves to the monarch and to seek for his support and blessings towards the smooth take off of the federal polytechnic. In his response, the Monarch urged them  to put in their wealth of experience into practice while discharging their new responsibilities. He said, “On behalf of the good people of Ogbomosoland, we are committed to partnering with the polytechnic with a view to ensuring smooth take off and r...

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared that Nigeria needs personalities like the out-going President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, Reverend Dr. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle, who are keen on speaking truth to power always. The governor stated this at the Baptist International Conference Centre, Lufuwape, on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, during the occasion of the end of tenure and appreciation service for Rev. Dr Samson Olasupo Ayokunle and Pastor Mrs. Toyin Ayokunle, as the President of the Nigeria Baptist Convention. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor, equally called on clerics to remain prayerful while citizens must be vigilant if the country must surmount its security challenges. While congratulating Dr. Ayokunle on his 10 years of excellent service to the Baptist Convention in Nigeria, the governor urged the cleric to continue to be of service to Oyo State and the country at large. ...

The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State; Prof. Mojeed Liasu, has said that the death of Asefon Nifemi Bernard, a final year student of the institution, will be thoroughly investigated. Prof. Liasu made these remarks on Monday when he addressed the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, South-West Zone, and described the death of Asefon as “unfortunate and a rude shock”. He also said that many members of LAUTECH management are parents and keenly felt the pain of the promising young man’s loss. He also repeated that management was committed to getting to the root of the matter to prevent future occurrences. He then addressed the current state of the LAUTECH Student Union and called on student leaders to educate their members on responsible unionism and discourage wanton destruction of public property at the slightest provocation. The acting VC rounded up by promising that management was already taking steps to brin...

  Mr. Oyedokun Oyeniyi proprietor of Agbo Hotel in Ajaawa, his family members, and other people that were Abducted in the community on Saturday have been released by their abductors. According to a reliable source , they were released on Tuesday evening after meeting the demands of their abductors. Recall that M.r Oyedokun and others were abducted on Saturday evenin  at Agbo Hotel behind CAC primary school along Lagbedu road, Ogbomoso. The abducted demanded for N32million but how much was paid to secure their release was not disclosed by the such. Details later

  Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, said his administration will continue to work with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to improve security in the state. The governor, who stated this while hosting the new Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, in charge of Zone XI, Osogbo, AIG Olasupo Ajani, at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan, assured of continuous support for the Police through the provision of logistics and other necessary support systems. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted the governor as saying: “Oyo State has been a little bit peaceful but we have serious challenges, security-wise, in the entire country. “Also, at this time, we are faced with economic issues. So, if you have to do your work in the face of those challenges, it is almost like being hit twice because the work itself is difficult. When you have an atmosphere of economic prosperity, the people are not agitated but, now, any s...

  The criminal hunting net of Oyo State Police Command has caught up with the trio of Mohammed Ishaku ‘m’, Abubakar Isah ‘m’ and Mohammed Bawa ‘m’ suspected robbers, alleged to be disposing motorists and passengers of their valuables along Oolo expressway, Ikoyi-Ile. This was disclosed in a release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo state Command, DSP Adéwálé Osifeso today. The arrest was effected on 24th April, 2021 at about 0900hrs, upon the receipt of credible and timely information and swift response of the tactical team attached to Ikoyi-Ile Division to the scene of crime. Upon arrest, suspects were found in possession of the following items (1) Three cutlass, (2) Eleven different handsets, (3) Cash sum of Ten thousand, one hundred and forty naira only (#10,140), (4) One MP 3, (5) One touch light, (6) One Bintu Sudan perfume, (7) Two caps, (8) One used premier soap, (9) Two fire lighters, (10) One Computer wrist watch, (11) One eyes glass and (12) Two handset b...

  The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital Chapter has ordered its members to stay away from work over persistent assault on members. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by its President, Dr Abraham Akinbola and General Secretary, Dr Sope Orugun. The ARD in the statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ibadan, said the action was imperative to protect lives and property. It said that their members would return to work when it was evidently clear that the hospital and LAUTECH management has provided adequate security within and outside the hospital. NAN reports that trouble had on Thursday, April 22, erupted at the hospital over the death of a student, whom according to the doctors report, was brought into the hospital unresponsive. “The congress of the association has hereby directed our members to stay away from the hospital environment until adequate security is prov...

A hotelier, Mr Olukunle Oyedokun, also known as Agbo; seven of his family members including his wife and three children and a hotel guest have been abducted by gunmen at Ajaawa, in Ogbomoso zone of Oyo State. Aside Oyedokun, his wife, Busayo Oyedokun, and the baby she’s nursing; his brother’s wife, Julianah Oyedokun, and her 10-year-old son, John; Oyedokun’s first child, Omoriyeba, and her daughter, six-year-old Adesewa; another Oyedokun’s child belonging to the older wife, Oluwajuwonlo; in addition to the guest were also kidnapped. The incident occurred on Saturday at about 10 p.m. at Agbo Hotel, owned by the abducted hotelier, behind CAC Primary School, Lagbedu Road. It was learnt that the gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, shot sporadically into the air before abducting the victims to an unknown destination through the bush. Two of the people in the hotel however succeeded in escaping from being captured by the kidnappers. It was learnt that the hotelier was preparing for his father’...

Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has said that the Late Afenifere Publicity Secretary and political activist, Yinka Odumakin will forever be a shining star to light the path of other comrades coming behind until Nigerians get the type of country that they deserve. The Governor said this at the funeral service of the late Comrade which took place earlier today at Origbo Anglican Grammar School, Moro, Osun State. The burial service had in attendance the Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Osun State Governor, Isiaka Oyetola, alongside other South-West governors and notable dignitaries across the country. In his address, Governor Makinde expressed sadness at the death of the Comrade, noting that he lived a life a full of integrity and commitment to the growth of Nigeria. He said, “What can I say? Myself and Yinka were about the same age. It is only a year that separated us. But, it is not how long but how well. We are all here today, I, personally and the good people of Oyo State...

  Academic activities were disrupted on Thursday at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso following the death of a 500 level Student of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Biotechnology, Asefon Nifemi Benard. Nifemi was said to have climbed an electric pole to fix his hostel’s power and in the process of descending from the pole fell to a soakaway. Information has it that it took the students up to twenty minutes before he was evacuated from the soakaway. An audio recording being circulated via social media quoted a lady saying: “Feranmi fell into soak-away after fixing power. We all rushed to assist him, we were calling him and he was responding begging us to help him. The soakaway was filled with feaces” Some of the students, who said the victim was subsequently taken to LAUTECH Teaching Hospital alleged that hospital management insisted that the Dean of Students Affairs should be around before they would commence treatment. The students also alleged ...

  Oyo State Government has approved the re-constitution of the 2nd Assembly of Oyo State Youth Parliament. Commissioner, Ministry of Youth & Sports Asiwaju Seun Fakorede who disclosed in a statement also call for application of eligible youths for the Assembly. According to him,Interested applicants must be citizen of Nigeria and Oyo State, age between 15 to 29 years. and have a minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate(SSCE) or its equivalent. He/She must also have passion for youth issues and leadership and not having any criminal record. Fakorede maintained that the candidate should not belong to any secret cult and must have Local Government Identification and birth Certificate not sworn affidavit. Application and resume are to be submitted in hard copy not later than two (2) weeks from the date of this advertisement to the Office of the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Opposite Ministry of Energy, Secretariat, Ibadan. For further enquiries ...

  The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso has announced the introduction of new courses of study at the Post-Graduate level and change of nomenclature to some Programmes. According to a statement by the institution President, Rev. Prof. Emiola Nihinlola, the newly approved programmes includes MA Missiology, MA Bible Translation, MDiv Chaplaincy, PhD Christian Worship.Master of Divinity Programmes have been upgraded to full Post-Graduate Programme with the following specializations:  (a) MDiv. Church Music - Performance, Worship, Composition and Musicology. (b) MDiv. Education - Administration & Leadership, Family Education/Ministry, Teacher Education, Curriculum and Languages. (c) MDiv. Theology - Biblical Studies (OT/NT), Intercultural Studies, Practical Theology, Systematic Theology, Philosophy, and Chaplaincy. There will be change of nomenclature to Programmes such as: BTH, BRE, BCM to global trend, that is; BA Theology, BA Missiology, BA Church Music, BA Ch...

  By Sunday Adepoju The various media platforms have been variously awash with what could be tagged the brilliant performance of the Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport, Prince (Dr) Abdulfatai Omotayo Buhari, the lawmaker representing Oyo North senatorial district in many ramifications. On the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Prince of Ibapon kingdom in Ogbomoso had represented Ogbomoso North/Ogbomoso South/Oriire federal constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007 before pausing to win the senatorial seat of Oyo North on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from 2015 till date. Born in 1965 in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Dr Buhari, a former apprentice of automobile mechanics in the ‘good’ old days, is interestingly an alumnus of the University of Ilorin (graduating with a BSc. in Business Administration in 1985); Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Master in Business Administration in 1993); University of Abuja, Abuja (a Docto...

  The newly constituted governing council of the institution has appointed Prof. Mojeed O. Liasu as the acting Vice Chancellor of the institution. This comes following the step-aside order to the ousted Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology – Ogbomoso by the Oyo State Government, Professor Micheal Olufisayo Ologunde. The development was part of the decicion at the 138th and inaugural meeting of the 10th governing council held on Wednesday at the Council Chamber of the institution’s Senate Building. In a notice to all staff signed by the school registra, Dr Kayode Ogunleye, The decision was taken in order not to create vacuum in the system. Until his appointment, Professor Liasu was the deputy vice Chancellor of the institution. His appointment takes effects from Friday, 16th of April 2021

  A personnel of the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun, Suleiman Quadri, has been killed by some unknown gunmen. Quadri, 25 was said to have been ambushed by the bandits numbering about 11 while escorting staff of a farm to the farmland in Fiditi on Tuesday. The gunmen opened fire on the security operative and his colleague Amoo Yisau. While Yisau survived but with gunshot injuries, Quadri was unlucky as he gave up the ghost immediately. Yisau is currently receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Owode, Oyo. The commandant of Amotekun Corps, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd), confirmed the incident. He said Quadri has since been buried according to Islamic rites.

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, declared that the state government will continue to encourage sports development at the grassroots. The governor, who stated this while hosting the Oyo State athletes and coaches at the just concluded National Sports Festival (NSF), Edo 2021, at the Executive Council Chamber, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, added that his administration has been committing funds to upgrade sports facilities as a way of enhancing development. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa quoted the governor as saying that his administration will continue to provide a conducive atmosphere for all athletes in the state to excel. The governor equally pledged to reward each athlete who won a gold medal at the just concluded Edo 2020 Sports Festival with N500,000; silver medal, N350,000; bronze medal, N250,000, adding that each coach, irrespective of the medal won, will be rewarded N500,000. He stated further that the only gold medalist who competed in...

  The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has announced the shift in the date for the conduct of local government election in the state. The election which was earlier scheduled for May 15 date has been shifted by a week to now hold on May 22. Chairman, OYSIEC, Mr Isiaka Olagunju made the announcement at the flag off of the statewide voter education and mobilisation campaign towards the local government election organised by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), in Ibadan, on Wednesday. According to the OYSIEC Chairman, the one week shift became imperative in view of the discovery that the Ed-el-Fitr celebration and holidays will fall around the previous May 15 date. Assuring that the OYSIEC will be impartial and declare only ballots cast, Olagunju said the success of the election is dependent on residents coming out enmasse on election day. The event also saw the OYSIEC boss list four other documents aside from Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) that will be tenable by ...

  The Oyo State Government has approved the printing of 2.6 million customized ballot papers to be used for the forthcoming Local Government election which is scheduled to hold on May 15th, 2021 for N279.5 million. While 19.5 million for VAT. This was disclosed to Governor’s Office correspondents by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun on Tuesday after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Governor’s Office. Wasiu noted that the production is directly awarded to Nigerian Security Printing and Minting in Lagos. He stated the reasons for awarding the contract to such company instead of the state printing press as it used to be in the past. His words: “This Council approved the of ballot papers to be used for forthcoming Local Government election, which is scheduled to hold on the 15th of May. And the production is directly awarded to Nigerian Security Printing and Minting in Lagos. “We did this to show how serious and transparent we ar...

Oyo State Government has said that the reactions over Governor Seyi Makinde’s ‘Step Aside’ order contained in a press release dated 16th April, 2021 which directed the embattled Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Professor Olufisayo Ologunde, to step aside was misconstrued by some section of the public as vendetta. Speaking on behalf of the state government, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye made this disclosure to journalists on Monday in his office, stating that the letter only directed the former VC to step aside but not sacked. Olaleye, explained that the purpose for not disclosing government’s reasons for the ‘Step Aside’ directive in the press release was deliberate, adding that the embattled Vice-Chancellor has all the detailed reasons of the government in the letter addressed to him. The Commissioner for Education who refused to disclose or give a hint on government’s reasons for t...

    Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, said that his administration is developing sports to productively engage  youths in the state. The governor stated this at the presentation of awards and certificates to the winners of  the Oyo State 2021 Junior Golf Competition, to conclude a weeklong Golf Clinic organised for kids and teenagers by the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sports. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the governor, while speaking at the Ibadan Golf Club, Ibadan, venue of the event, noted that the state has been creating platforms for youths to channel their energies to sports. Governor Makinde also used the occasion to celebrate the achievement of the state, which placed 6th on the medal table of the just concluded National Sports Festival (Edo 2020) with 103 medals, commending the state’s athletes. He equally charged the Sports Ministry to ensure that the contingent comes back with 100...

  Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has directed the Vice Chancellor, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Professor Michael Olufisayo Ologunde, to step aside until further notice. The governor stated this in a circular released by the Commissioner of Education, Olasunkanmi Olaleye on Friday. According to the circular, the VC is expected to handover to the next Principal Officer in order to “avoid uninterrupted flow of normal activities in the University.” During his last media chat at the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, Governor had claimed that the vice-chancellor instigated workers of the university to agitate payment of their unpaid salaries. Makinde said he was surprised that workers at the university started agitating payment of outstanding salaries immediately after the crisis rocking the university was resolved. He said he sent some persons to go and find out what was the reasons for it and was surprised that his emissaries told him that the VC ins...

  Governor Seyi Makinde recently said that his administration is entering into a partnership with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) as a way to meet global exportation standards. This information was shared by the Secretary to the State government, Mrs. Olubamiwo who was representing the Governor while hosting the Executive Director, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, Chief Olusegun Awolowo in a courtesy visit. Mrs. Adeosun said that the State Government has moved on from small scale farming and are now focused on agri-business, further noting that the State has constructed and fixed roads leading to rural areas to make it easier for farmers to transport their farm produce to the market. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic Affairs, Professor, Musbau Babatunde also spoke at the event and said the administration is building processing plants to preserve produce and will strive to make sure private businesses thrive in Oyo State. He also added that women and youth...

  Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission ( OYSIEC ), on wednesday commenced a two day capacity building workshop to equip OYSIEC Commissioners and Directors of the commission on the ingredients needed for the conduct of credible local government councils elections . The workshop organised by OYSIEC in conjunction with University of Ibadan Ventures Limited (Consultancy Services), had in attendance , Professor Rasheed Aderinoye , Dr. Gani Adeniran amongst others . The OYSIEC Chairman, Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju , SAN , while speaking at the workshop tagged ” Thematic Issues In The Conduct Of Local Government Election In Oyo State ” held at the Conference Hall, University of Ibadan , said the workshop was part of preparations of the commission towards the conduct of local government council elections . According to him ” The lecture will provide opportunity to OYSIEC team to further learn and appraise electoral process in order to achieve free, fair, credible and transparent elec...

  A former chairman, Ogbomoso North Local government and politicial icon,Chief James Adebayo Oyewusi, a k a Omiyaa, is dead. The Mogaji Ikolaba Ayoola chieftaincy family of Isale Laka, Ogbomoso died on Tuesday. The late Omiya is one of the founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state.  Chief Oyewusi, a close ally and political leader of ex-Oyo Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, served as Chairman Health board in Oyo state. He started his politics during the days of Akintola and Awolowo.

  Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III has called on Nigerians to embrace peace and unity across the country. The monarch, while congratulating the Muslim ummah on the commencement of Ramadan, called on the political class to make the welfare of the people a top priority in their policy thrust. In his Ramadan message, the traditional ruler called on traditional, religious and political leaders to use their positions advocate love, fairness and  accountability, adding that Muslims should use the holy month of Ramadan to pray for the country. In a statement signed by his Private Secretary, Toyin Ajamu, Oba Oyewumi urged Muslims to embrace the teachings of the Holy Qur’an in their daily endeavours. He said, ” As we commence the 2021 Ramadan, we give glory to Allah for the gift of life “The holy season should be dedicated to the service of Allah and mankind by embracing the virtues of Islam. ” The holy month of Ramadan has abundant blessings if the tenets of ...

Former Governor of Ekiti State and a prominent factional PDP party leader, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has declared that the governor of Oyo State and only governor of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the region, ‘Seyi Makinde, is the father and leader of the party in the zone. This comes after months of supremacy tussle over the leadership of the PDP in the South-West. Fayose had while addressing the delegates at the WOCDIF Centre, Osogbo venue of the South-West PDP Zonal Congress, added that supporters should not be allowed to drive a wedge between the leaders, adding that he would readily accept the leadership of Amb. Taofeek Arapaja if he wins the election. A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to Governor Makinde, Moses Alao, indicated that the governor, while also addressing delegates at the venue of the congress declared that there would be no victor or vanquished in the election. He further declared the process as a family affair of the PDP. Governor Makinde added tha...

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on leaders in the country to shun partisanship and come together to mount a collective fight against insecurity in the country. The governor stated this while hosting the governors of Borno, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, his Kwara State counterpart, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and a former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. The Oyo State helmsman said he believed that security challenges facing the nation are surmountable but required the collaborative efforts of stakeholders. Governor Makinde commended Governor Zulum for his efforts in tackling insurgency and banditry in his state. He also congratulated him for a well-deserved award being conferred on him by the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, Worldwide. Earlier, the Borno State Governor, Professor Zulum said that the visit was meant to commiserate with the governor over the crisis at Sasa and the fire incident th...

  President Muhammadu Buhari approved the appointment of principal officers and members of the Governing Councils for the newly established Polytechnics and Colleges of Education. Director Press and Public Relations, Ben Bem Goong who announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja said the Chairmen and members of the Council of the affected institutions shall be inaugurated by the Minister of Education Malam Adamu Adamu at a date to be announced. According to him, Professor Dakas J Dakas was appointed as the Chairman of the Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State governing council while Dr Taofeek Adekunle is the Rector. Others are Federal Polytechnic, Ohodo, Enugu state, Chief Dr Sylvester Ameh, Chairman Governing Council, Prof Edwin Onyeneje, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ugep, Cross River, Prof Andrew Chukumeri, Chairman Governing Council and Prof Edward Ntui-Okay, Rector. Federal Polytechnic, Shendam, Plateau state has Sixtus Abetianbe as Chairman and Dr Zakari Ya’u as Rector....

  The First Pan-Ogbomoso Security Summit took place in Ogbomoso on 3rd April 2021 and was well attended by a cross section of participants from the affiliated associations, political and business leaders, public servants, academics, security experts, traditional and community leaders, opinion leaders, market women, farmers, trade unions, guild of tradesmen, religious groups, philanthropies, financial analysts, youths, women groups, development partners and the general public. The main theme of the Conference was: Security Predicates Sustainable Development.2. The Welcome Address was delivered by one of the Conveners and President Ogbomoso Parapo Agbaaye, Justice Afolabi Adeniran (Rtd). He welcomed all to the Summit which he stated was to deliberate on the security situation in Nigeria especially as it affects Ogbomoso Land and to proffer feasible solutions. In this regard, he exalted the brave, courageous and patriotic men ofyore, who during the period of conflicts effectively and ...