Ibadan Poly lecturer, 3 TETFUND staff die in Oyo auto crash

 

Tragedy struck on Thursday when a lecturer in the employ of the Polytechnic Ibadan, Mr Kola Oladunjoye and three unidentified staff of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) lost their lives in an auto crash along Moniya-Iseyin road.

Tribune Online authoritatively gathered that Oladunjoye, who was the immediate past Head of Department of Architecture in the institution and three other staffers of TETFUND were coming from Saki when their vehicle crashed around Odo Ogun bridge.

A credible source informed our learnt that Oladunjoye and the trio had travelled to Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki for an official assignment.

According to the source, “they are TETFUND officials who were on official assignment at The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki. The team also included a staff of The Polytechnic Ibadan.”

A staff of the Polytechnic Ibadan who pleaded anonymity said, “we identified Architect Kola Oladunjoye, our immediate past Head of Department of Architecture. He went to Oke-Ogun Polytechnic, Saki for a programme. He went with his professional team.

“We are yet to identify the others who may probably not be our staff. Sad. So sad but who are we to question God. It is very disheartening that Poly Ibadan lost another gem yesterday in a fatal motor accident along Saki road in the person of Architect Oladunjoye of Architecture Department, he stated.

When contacted, the Oyo State Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), Mrs Uche Chukwura confirmed the accident but said she was yet to get the full details.

But, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Polytechnic Ibadan, Alhaji Soladoye Adewole confirmed the death of Oladunjoye in an auto crash.

He said ” the Rector, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi and the entire staff of the institution mourn the death of one of our best hands, a very cerebral fellow, who was until his death the chairman of our due process. He was also the immediate past HOD of Architecture department. He was a fellow that relates with virtually everybody and loved by everyone.

“The Rector is so saddened, ditto for other management staff. The entire Polytechnic community, we are in the entire deep morning. We also mourn the others even though, we have not been able to ascertain their identities. It is a sad development, but nobody can query God.”

More Needs To Be Done To Re-Secure Nigeria :Tambuwal

 Governor Aminu Waziri of Sokoto State has reiterated the urgent need for Nigeria to be

protected and stable taking into consideration the security challenges it is currently facing.

The governor stated this while commending the Nigerian Armed Forces for doing their best in keeping the country united over the years.

Governor Tambuwal stated this on Friday at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at Ahmad Maigero Open Theatre in Sokoto, the state capital.

"We need to actually do more to re-secure this country," he said, just as he appealed to the security forces to collaborate between themselves, show commitment to their official  pledge and sink their energy into rescuing the country totally.

According to him, the security forces should "continue to work in synergy, ...live up to their oath of office" and give their best to the service of the country.

He also commended them "for doing their best in keeping the country together over the years; and particularly with all the current challenges that we have like Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping and the rest of it."

"I will like to commiserate and condole all the families of those who lost their loved ones on the lines of duty in the service of this country.

"It has always been our prayers that God Almighty shall forgive their shortcomings and admit them into his paradise," he prayed.

Highlight of the ceremony was the laying of wreath by Governor Tambuwal and his Deputy, Manir Muhammad Dan Iya,  the Speaker of Sokoto State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aminu Muhammad Achida and the representatives of the armed forces in the state.

The occasion also featured 21-gun salute, inspection of a guard and honour and the release of pigeons, by Governor Tambuwal, as a symbol of peace and unity.

Bayelsa Govt. Honours Barr. Ebizi Eradiri, First class Law Graduate

 

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has honoured the young lady who graduated with First Class Honours at both Niger Delta University, Amassoma and the Nigerian Law School, Miss. Ebizi Blessing Eradiri.

She has been awarded academic scholarships for her Masters and Ph.D in any University in the world as well as automatic employment as lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Niger Delta University.

Gov. Diri, who received her in his office in Yenagoa in company of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and other top government functionaries, also announced her as the "New Face of Bayelsa Girl".

His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, King of Ekpetiama Clan, led the team from the Kingdom and Eradiri's family to the Government House for the reception.

Tambuwal Applauds Wike, PDP Govs For Patriotism, Dividends of Democracy

 

Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has appreciated the giant strides of Gov. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and other governors of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for their efforts to sustain democracy and good governance in the country.

Gov. Tambuwal, who on torching down in Port Harcourt Friday evening went straight to commission some roads- (Forces Avenue-Olumeni-Harley Streets), at Old GRA of the Rivers State capital, reconstructed by Gov. Wike, expressed satisfaction with the superlative achievements of his counterpart who invited him to unveil the completed project.

Gov. Tambuwal, who is also the Chairman of the PDP-Governors Forum (PDP-GF) said: "Governors of PDP in Nigeria are doing well in their respective states. 

"We all know that we are all doing our best to live on our promises and to provide good governance. We must continue to do that not only to justify the confidence of the people, but also as a mark of gratitude to God Almighty," he emphasized.

He further emphasized that "the only way you can thank God if He gives you a position is to uphold the trust of the people that he entrusted you to serve."

"We shall continue to do that," he pledged.

On Gov. Wike, he said "I believe you have justified their confidence. You have done so exceeding well. Those following you and the development in Rivers State; and democratic development in Nigeria, know your place in this state and on the national scene, in delivering your mandate and your efforts at building bridges across Nigeria."

"You are indeed, a special gift to the people of Rivers state and Nigeria at large," he noted.

He conveyed the gratitude of the people of his state to Gov. Wike, who had a couple of months ago visited Sokoto to  commission some projects and lay foundation for the construction of a 950-bed capacity of the Sokoto State University Teaching Hospital (SOSUTH), "yet another project of the dreams of Sokoto people."

"Truly, respect begets respect. Sokoto state people will continue to share in the joy and happiness of the people of Rivers state for what is going in Rivers," Gov. Tambuwal said.

Zabarmari Massacre: Gov Tambuwal Expresses Grief, liaises with Borno Gov over Sokoto Victims

… We’ll Work With Borno Government On Our Citizens Tha

It is with deep shock and displeasure that the government and good people of Sokoto state receive the sad and upsetting news of Boko Haram attack on scores of rice farmers in a village near Maiduguri today.

We are deeply concerned and worried that an unspecified number of our enterprising citizens, who had traveled hundreds of kilometers to seek their means of livelihood in the areas where the attacks took place, were also affected.

This act, at once abominable, disgusting and inhuman, is very disturbing.

As we condoled the government and good people of Borno, with who we have consistently shared our sympathy and solidarity in weathering this horrendous trend of insecurity, we also commiserate with the families of the victims from our state.

God willing we will collaborate with the government of Borno to ascertain the number of our citizens affected with a view to identifying them. In the same vein we will support the families of the victims.

I pray to Allah to grant all of the victims eternal rest and their families the fortitude to bear this heart wrenching loss.

I also pray for God’s intercession in bringing this spate of insecurity in the country at large to an end.

Tambuwal sacks commissioner who joined APC

 

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Tuesday sacked the Commissioner for Information, Bello Muhammad-Goronyo, following his defection to the All Progressives Congress.

Tambuwal’s Director-General, Media and Public Relations, Abubakar Shekara, disclosed this in a statement in Sokoto.

“Governor Aminu Tambuwal has relieved Barrister Bello Goronyo of his appointment as Commissioner for Information with immediate effect

“The Permanent Secretary has been directed to take over the affairs of the Ministry immediately,” Shekara said.

He explained that the relieved was sequel to the alleged sabotaging of the state government’s efforts on its laudable programmes and activities.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Muhammad-Goronyo had on Tuesday evening decamped from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The former Commissioner, who was also the Chairman, Publicity and Media Committee of PDP Governorship Campaign Council in Sokoto State, announced his defection at APC campaign rally in Wamakko.

Dino Melaye warns those planning to dump PDP for APC

Dino Melaye, former Senator representing Kogi West has sent a strong message to those planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Melaye, a PDP Chieftain on Wednesday told those planning to leave the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP not to be deceived, adding that no one in the APC can be trusted.

According to him, “the only APC member you can trust is a dead one.”

Melaye gave the warning on his official Twitter page.

The former lawmaker wrote: “Those planning to leave PDP, my humble advice. The only APC man you can trust is the dead APC man. Don’t be a fool.”

His warning comes at a time when there are rumours that some governors were planning to dump the opposition party.

Recall that Governor David Umahi, Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Ishaku Abbo, all recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)