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Political affiliations not consideration for appointments in Oyo – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that political affiliations are not the major factor in appointments to key positions in the state. Makinde made this declaration while inaugurating the Oyo State at 50 Anniversary Planning Committee. The event was held on Wednesday in Ibadan, the state capital. Members of the committee include a
Political affiliations not consideration for appointments in Oyo – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that political affiliations are not the major factor in appointments to key positions in the state.

Makinde made this declaration while inaugurating the Oyo State at 50 Anniversary Planning Committee.

The event was held on Wednesday in Ibadan, the state capital.

Members of the committee include a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Saheed Fijabi (Chairman), former Head of Service in the state, Alhaja Ololade Agboola (Deputy Chairman), while Mrs. Ronke Adedayo will serve as Secretary.

Other members of the committee, according to the governor, are Dr. Z.O. Ajuwon (OON); Mr. Mustapha Rasaq Areo; Alhaja Fatimah Ololade Azeez; Mr. S.A. Adejumo; Pastor John Olasunkanmi Alabi; Alhaji Gafar Bello; Compol Fatai Owoseni (rtd.); and Mr. Samuel Adegboyega Badejo.

DAILY POST reports that Oyo State was carved out of the defunct Western State in February 1976 during the military administration of the late Murtala Muhammed.

Our correspondent gathered that the state was later split into two in 1991 when Osun State was created.

Makinde, while inaugurating the 11-member committee on Wednesday, noted that appointments into key positions in the state are not based on membership of political parties.

He maintained that the appointments are not based on membership of either the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), or any other political party.

He said his administration will continue to appoint people who can assist in moving the state forward, irrespective of their political affiliations.

Makinde, while speaking further, explained that the objective of the anniversary is to showcase the achievements of the state across different sectors in the last fifty (50) years.

He said: “From the composition, you will see that there is no PDP or APC. We don’t do that here in Oyo State. Look at the chairman of this committee — we fought in 2019 and we defeated him then, but when we want to do anything for the state, wherever we can get people that can help, we will go for them, whether they are in APC, PDP, or whatever.

*People can be in any political party. Parties will come and go, but our state will remain. So, that is the point that we always want to prove in Oyo State. We go for the best in Oyo State. That is our state for you.

“And also, the Deputy Chairman, she used to sit here as the Head of Service. But when you retire and you are not tired, what do we do? When we need you, we have to call you back. So, I am glad that you’re not tired, and we pray for strength for you and many, many more years in the service of our state and nation.”

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Over 550 inmates bag academic, vocational degrees in Ogun correctional centres

The Ogun State Controller of Corrections, Kamarudeen Adesina, has said no fewer than 550 inmates across the state’s correctional facilities have earned various degrees and vocational trainings between the year 2024 and 2025. Adesina explained that over 300 inmates graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria while 250 from the Yewa Central College of
Over 550 inmates bag academic, vocational degrees in Ogun correctional centres

The Ogun State Controller of Corrections, Kamarudeen Adesina, has said no fewer than 550 inmates across the state’s correctional facilities have earned various degrees and vocational trainings between the year 2024 and 2025.

Adesina explained that over 300 inmates graduated from the National Open University of Nigeria while 250 from the Yewa Central College of Education.

He disclosed this on Thursday, at the award ceremony of officers from various facilities by the African Emerging Leadership, Research and Development Organization, held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.

The controller noted that this achievement highlights the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) commitment to providing education, vocational training, and counseling to promote behavioral change and reintegration into the society.

Adesina added that they also trained officers to enhance their skills and knowledge for effective service delivery.

He said, “Here we have graduated over 300 inmates from the National Open University Of Nigeria, 250 inmates from Yewa Central College of Education and in so many vocational training.

“On public protection, we have safeguarded the public through safe, secure, and humane custody of offenders. Respecting the rights and dignity of all offenders, and promoting non-discrimination”.

In his remarks, the Convener, African Emerging Leadership, Research and Development Organization, Dannis Efe-Khaese praised the controller for meeting expectations, characterising him as a man who ensured that things were put in the right place, stressing that success is defined based on the achievements of the command.

Efe-Khaese, however, called for the monitoring of freed inmates, saying while the NCoS is doing well in reformation, it lacks behind in the reintegration of freed inmates into the society.

“So, that reformation is excellent but the reintegration back into the society is an area the Nigerian correctional service needs to look into, so that we won’t be having people who were freed returning back.

“After freeing an inmate, they should be monitored, we see some of them outside begging, they just came out of the prison and they don’t have any other thing to do. Some even feel they can do anything and go back in there. You need to warn them that they should never be seen in the prisons again.”

In response, the controller emphasized that freed inmates are monitored closely, and appealed to the public for support, highlighting stigmatization as a major challenge.

He opined that the correctional facilities cannot address the issue alone and need the public’s help, particularly from the families of the inmates, to achieve their goals.

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World Bank Nigeria’s greatest enemy – Mahdi Shehu on new report 

Prominent public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has described the World Bank as one of Nigeria’s biggest enemies, accusing the global lender of trapping the country in endless debt and worsening the suffering of ordinary citizens. In a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, Shehu said the World Bank continues to approve loans for Nigerian
World Bank Nigeria’s greatest enemy – Mahdi Shehu on new report 

Prominent public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has described the World Bank as one of Nigeria’s biggest enemies, accusing the global lender of trapping the country in endless debt and worsening the suffering of ordinary citizens.

In a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, Shehu said the World Bank continues to approve loans for Nigerian leaders even when it is clear that such loans do not serve the interest of the people.

“The World Bank is among the biggest enemies of Nigeria because they keep granting loans to all Nigerian leaders,” he wrote. 

“They give out serial loans under harsh and inhuman conditions loans that only deepen poverty and turn us into perpetual slaves.”

Despite his strong criticism of the bank, Shehu admitted that its recent report on poverty in Nigeria revealed the harsh truth many government officials refuse to acknowledge.

“Yesterday, the enemy World Bank stated categorically that 139 million Nigerians are facing acute poverty. This is up by six million from last year’s figure of 133 million,” he said.

The activist criticized Sunday Dare, a former minister and close ally of President Bola Tinubu, for defending the government against the World Bank’s report.

“Sunday Akin Dare, who is a kitchen cabinet member of Tinubu and his spokesperson, reacted with a narrative to douse and counter the World Bank’s truthful position,” Shehu wrote.

He added that no amount of denial could erase the reality of suffering across the country.

He said Dare’s response will never make sense to millions of Nigerians living in abject poverty, dying from preventable diseases, and struggling to feed their families.

Shehu also highlighted the struggles of farmers and students, saying their living conditions reflect the depth of Nigeria’s poverty crisis.

“Farmers can’t go to their farms, students in tertiary institutions sleep ten in a room meant for two, eat one meal a day, and attend lectures under terrible conditions,” he said.

The commentator accused government officials of living in denial while controlling the nation’s wealth for personal gain.

“People like Dare, Anounuga, Alake, Wike, Cardoso, Edun, and Keyamo will never admit that 139 million Nigerians are in deep poverty because the national treasury is at their mercy,” Shehu claimed.

He ended his post with a warning, quoting a Yoruba hymn that speaks of Judgment Day, urging Nigerians to prepare for a time when justice would prevail.

“Before that day comes, 139 million poverty-stricken Nigerians are saying judgment day is coming,” he wrote. “Ojo nla kan mbo wa; a great day is coming.”

World Bank Nigeria’s greatest enemy – Mahdi Shehu on new report