*You are the heart of our local economies, the unsung heroes of our nation, Mrs Tinubu tells women petty traders* _.....as 1000 women petty traders each receives ₦50,000 grant_ Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has described the Nigerian women petty traders as the heart of the country's economy, saying they are the foundation of communities as well as the unsung heroes of the nation whose importance to nation and family building cannot be undermined. The number one woman in the country stated this while disbursing a sum of One Billion, Eight Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N1,850,0000,000.00) grant to 37,000 women petty traders across the 36 States of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to support their businesses for optimum growth. Represented by the Osun State First Lady, Mrs Titilola Adeleke at the disbursement programme, which was held at the Osun State Local Government Service Commission Hall, Osogbo, Mrs Tinubu ...
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Osun Govt. commends Hacey Health Initiative for assistance to Primary Health facilities in the State
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Segilola Babalola Osun Commissioner for Health, Barr Jola Akintola has eulogised the HACEY Health Initiative for the official donation of health commodities and presentation of Impact Health Data Management Dashboard to the primary health care facilities in the State. The Commissioner gave the commendation at the presentation of Health Dashboard and donation of commodities to the State Ministry of Health at the event that took place in the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Health. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Director of Public Health, Dr Bello Akeem, appreciated the Health Initiative, especially in the Primary Health Care Sector. While acknowledging that this was not the first time that the organization would be extending such helping hand to the State Government, Dr Akeem recalled that HACEY Health Initiative had earlier installed solar power system at Akoda PHC and organized capacity building trainings for health workers, among other int...
Osun Primary Health Care Development Board flagged-off polio vaccination exercise
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Ope Bello The Board Chairman, Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board, Honourable Tajudeen Adisa, has flagged-off a 2-day training workshop for selected health officials across 30 local governments and Area office in the State. Speaking at the programme, Honourable Adisa urged health workers in the State not relent in their duties, stating that Governor Ademola Adeleke is passionate about delivering quality healthcare services to all. Honourable Adisa disclosed that the vaccination against Poliovirus that causes poliomyelitis will commences on 30th day September, 2023 and end on 3rd day of October, 2023 in the State. Osun Primary Health Care Board Chairman, who further hinted that the vaccination is packaged for the children within 0 to 59 months, urged the general public, particularly nursing mothers and caregivers, to make sure their children between the stipulated age range are vaccinated during th...
Osun LGSC Chairman enjoins new Deputy Directors to lend support in moving the State forward
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By Jide Akano The newly- appointed Deputy Directors in the Departments of Administration and General Services, Finance and Supplies as well as Budget, Planning, Research and Statistics in the Local Government Service have been enjoined to support the present administration in Osun State, under the watch of Senator Ademola Adeleke, in his desire to move the State forward. Hon. Tunji Adeleke Jnr, the Chairman, Local Government Service Commission in the State gave the admonition in his goodwill message at the capacity training programme organized for the Deputy Directors, held in the Commission's Multi-purpose Hall, Abere. The LGSC Chairman, who was represented by the Commission's Permanent Secretary, Barr. Adeoye Popoola expressed high expectations of their effective contributions in the realization of government policies and programmes in their various local governments, adding that a lot is demanded of them for meaningful development at the grassroots. He t...
Provide a conducive environment for Nigerian youths to put incessant migration at bay, Mrs Adeleke appeals to F.G
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Bolarinwa Adereti The wife of Osun State Governor, Chief (Mrs) TItilola Adeleke currently in New York city with other wives of Nigerian Governors at the maiden edition of Nigeria Economic And Trade Summit has called on the Federal Government to take an urgent look into the incessant rate at which Nigerian youths are seeking for greener pastures abroad. "Stemming Migration Flows" is the theme of a 5-day summit with a view to taking a look at the rate of migration especially of youths in the Nigeria. Accompanied by the wife of the State Deputy Governor, Deaconess Sola Adewusi and the wife of the Head of Service, Dr (Mrs) Mojisola Aina, noted that it is more imperative for the Governments at all levels to revamp their strategies of allaying the effects of the challenges associated with the migration issues She lamented that unpriotised education, joblessness, insecurity, infrastructural deficit, hunger and failure of ...
Osun Assembly pledges support for new Ministry of Transportation
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...says effective transport sector can enhance ease of doing business Kingsley Omoyeni The Osun State House of Assembly has expressed the desire to advance new laws that will help the newly created Ministry of Transportation to function optimally for the benefit of all and sundry. The House of Assembly spoke through the House Committee on Public Works and Transport while hosting the Ministry of Transportation as part of its function to ensure residents of the State enjoys the dividends of democracy. Speaking further, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abiola Saheed described the role of the Ministry of Transportation as one that is very key and sensitive to every resident of the State. He said apart from ensuring the safety of lives on Osun roads, the Ministry is also saddled with the very important responsibility of revenue generation for the State. The lawmaker said the Ministry of Transportation should be highly supported if the State is determined to ensure the ease o...
Use farm tools, processing equipments given you to progress your farming businesses, Osun Agric Commissioner urges women in Agriculture
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Tobiloba-Taiwo Awofadeju Osun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Tola Faseru, has enjoined the women farmers in the State, especially in Atakumosa East Local Government Area to ensure that the farming processing equipment, tools and livestock distributed to them are used solely for the purpose of growing their agricultural businesses. The Commissioner gave the charge while flagging off the distribution of farm tools, livestock such as Goats, Broilers and processing equipments, worth millions of naira, to women farmers, which was a project supported by the World Bank in collaboration with Osun State Government at a programme held in Ilesha. Hon. Faseru appreciated the administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke and the World Bank for the good gesture, saying the Project will go a long way in boosting the overall economy of Nigeria. The Commissioner disclosed that out of the 30 Local Governments and 1 Area office in Osun, only 3 namely: ...