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Contribute your quota to Nigeria’s economy-Royal spices academy tasks graduands

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An Ibadan-based School of Catering and Hospitality Management – Royal Spices Academy, has charged graduates of the academy to contribute their quota to achieving economic development in Nigeria.

Royal Spices is a government-approved academy dedicated to providing the highest level of culinary and hospitality instruction through world-class programmes.

Speaking at the 2022 graduation ceremony, coinciding with the 31st anniversary of running the hospitality business, held at World Lylies Event Center, Apata, Ibadan, the Rector and Chief Executive Officer of the Academy, Dr. Olufunmi Adegbile, also reminded the graduands that the society expected much from them both intellectually and morally, having acquired relevant attitudes, knowledge, and skills.

Adegbile informed that the idea was initiated to contribute her quota to the economy of the nation, adding that no fewer than 87 students graduated from different departments for the 2021/2022 academic session.

She congratulated all graduates whose dreams of acquiring knowledge and skills at the academy had materialised, urging them to be good ambassadors of Royal Spices Academy.

“We are having 87 graduating students in different departments; 32 with Diploma in Culinary, 41 with Certificate in Culinary,  two with Diploma in Cake Making and Sugar Craft, four with Certificate in Cake and Sugar Craft, one with Diploma in Hotel and Hospitality Management, six with Certificate in Pastry and Finger Foods and one with Certificate in Grill and Bar management,” the Rector said.

Adegbile disclosed that the academy has entered into an affiliation with Institut Supérieur Bilingue Libre du Togo (IBLT), Togo, over the joint training and certification of students in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management leading to a bachelor’s degree.

According to her, the development is in line with the expanded vision of Royal Spices Academy, to enlarge the academic frontiers of the institution, and to open up more doors of opportunities for the benefit of students.

“Given this, students of Royal Spices Academy will have the opportunity to participate in the programme of IBLT, in terms of further training and capacity building,  after they have undertaken their programme under the tutelage of Royal Spices Academy leading to the award of BSc in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management,” she explained.

Also commenting, the Chairman,  Royal Spices Board of Trustees, Mr. Tunde Laniyan, urged the graduands to be more dedicated to their passion, professional ethics, and good character.

In his address, the guest speaker, Prof. Onaolapo Taiwo, emphasised the need for the graduands to be creative with the skills they have acquired at the academy, urging the Nigerian youths to be proactive to embrace skills and vocational training to overcome the current state of unemployment ravaging the country.

Speaking further, the clinical psychologist from the Lagos State University (LASU), however, called on the government to return the country to the days of trade centers.

His words, “regardless of your age, when a person acquires a skill until you put those skills together, they don’t become rewarding. When you put those skills together and become a vocation, it gives focus and becomes rewarding.

“Students with skills that are practical out there are better off than students who graduated with their bachelor’s degree. Vocations or skills open doors of opportunities.

“Youths should go for skills, For instance, we have been saying something to the government recently that, the one-year National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) should be more practical for the corps members.

Taiwo continued, “like spending three or more weeks somewhere, then the rest of those months should be used for skills that can make them useful because there is no job from government”.

In a chat with journalists shortly after the event, the overall best graduating student, Mrs. Temperance Aluko, noted that she was never expected to be the best graduating student, but was only diligent with her work.

Aluko, therefore urged her junior colleagues to be hardworking and strive for success.

Also, the best-behaved student, Mrs. Olayinka Shittu, said Royal Spices Academy has taught her great lessons in life, adding that apart from her academic work, the lessons had spiced up her marriage of over two decades by bringing joy and love to her home.

The highlight of the epoch-making event featured the presentation of an excellent award to Prof. Adenike Osofisan, for her outstanding contributions to her field and the country at large.

The overall best student, best-behaved student, and most innovative student among others were also awarded.

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Oyo South APC Candidate, Oseni, Takes Delivery of 20 New Transformers for Distribution

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Oseni, has taken delivery of 20 additional transformers for distribution to communities across the district as part of efforts to address electricity challenges and strengthen local infrastructure.

The latest consignment is expected to provide relief to communities grappling with inadequate power supply, particularly households, traders, artisans and small-scale business owners whose economic activities are often hampered by unreliable electricity.

In a statement issued by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Saturday, Oseni, who currently represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and chairs the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), described electricity as a critical driver of economic growth, community development and improved living standards.

He said the intervention was informed by the need to respond to the everyday challenges confronting residents, noting that access to reliable electricity remained essential to both domestic and commercial activities.

“We recognise the difficulties our people face as a result of inadequate electricity supply. For traders, artisans, small business owners and families, reliable power is not a luxury but an important part of their daily lives. The arrival of these 20 additional transformers is another practical step towards responding to those concerns and supporting our communities,” he said.

The lawmaker explained that the transformers would be distributed to identified communities based on their electricity needs, adding that care would be taken to ensure the equipment served its intended purpose and delivered tangible benefits to residents.

He further stressed that effective representation should go beyond political promises and public pronouncements, noting that elected leaders must demonstrate their commitment through practical interventions that address the needs of their constituents.

“Our people deserve more than promises. They deserve leadership that pays attention to their challenges and is committed to finding practical ways to address them. We will continue to support initiatives that improve living conditions, strengthen local businesses and bring development closer to our communities,” he added.

The latest delivery adds to Oseni’s infrastructure support efforts across Oyo South, with electricity supply remaining a major concern for many communities in the senatorial district.

The intervention is also expected to complement his earlier efforts to improve electricity distribution and service delivery across the affected communities.

Oseni reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of residents and promoting sustainable development across Oyo South.

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‎Oseni Hails Folarin’s Political Experience, Contributions at 63

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‎The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Oyo South, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has congratulated former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, on his 63rd birthday, acknowledging his years of political experience and contributions to public service.

Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, conveyed his felicitations in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Idowu Ayodele, on Friday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

He described Folarin’s birthday as an occasion to reflect on a career marked by years of involvement in legislative affairs and the political development of Oyo State and Nigeria.

‎The federal lawmaker noted that Folarin had established himself as a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, having served in different legislative and political capacities, particularly as Senate Leader.

He said the former Senate leader’s experience in the legislature had given him valuable insight into governance, public service and the responsibilities of political leadership.

The APC chieftain added that Oyo State needed the collective wisdom and contributions of its political leaders, irrespective of their political affiliations, to sustain peace, stability and development.

He said, “Senator Teslim Folarin is a man whose years in public service have given him considerable experience in the political and legislative affairs of our country. His contributions to Oyo State and his commitment to public life are worthy of acknowledgement.

“On this special occasion, I celebrate him and wish him many more years of good health, wisdom and fulfilment.”

Oseni further wished the former Senate Leader renewed strength and greater opportunities to contribute to the development of his community, Oyo State and the country.

‎He also prayed for God’s continued protection, sound health and guidance for Folarin, expressing hope that his new year would bring him peace, happiness and greater accomplishments.

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Oyo South: Oseni releases N110m for ICT, water, solar streetlights in Ibarapa East

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The Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has released N110m for youth digital training, boreholes and solar-powered streetlights across the 10 wards of Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State.

According to a statement by the lawmaker’s media aide, Idowu Ayodele, made available to journalists in Ibadan on Thursday, the intervention comprises N10m for equipping the Eruwa Youth Movement (EYM) Secretariat’s Information and Communication Technology Centre (ICT) and N100m for the provision of boreholes and solar-powered streetlights in Eruwa, Lanlate and other communities across the local government.

Oseni, who chairs the House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the ICT centre allocation was intended to provide modern equipment to strengthen digital training and equip young people with practical skills relevant to employment and entrepreneurship.

He said the investment was driven by the need to prepare young people for the demands of an increasingly technology-driven economy.

“Our young people have talents and ambitions, but they need access to the right tools and opportunities. Equipping the Eruwa Youth Movement (EYM) ICT Centre is a practical step towards helping them develop useful skills, become more self-reliant and compete for opportunities in the digital economy,” he was quoted as saying.

The lawmaker explained that the larger allocation of N100m would support the provision of boreholes and solar-powered streetlights across the 10 wards of Ibarapa East.

He said the boreholes would improve access to water for households, while the streetlights would enhance security, improve visibility and make community roads and public spaces safer after dark.

Idowu said the latest intervention was in addition to the lawmaker’s earlier constituency development efforts in Ido and Ibarapa East local government areas, particularly in basic infrastructure and youth development.

He added that distributing the projects across the 10 wards was aimed at ensuring that communities across the local government benefited from the intervention.

“Our responsibility is to support projects that respond to the real needs of our people. Access to water, safer public spaces and opportunities for our young people are important to the well-being of our communities,” Oseni was further quoted as saying.

The APC senatorial candidate reaffirmed his commitment to effective representation and sustained grassroots engagement, assuring residents that he would continue to support initiatives addressing the needs of communities across the district.

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