Politics
Oyo APC Rep Candidate, Oseni to expend N100m on Gbelede, Aretu bridges in Ido LG
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives candidate for Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Engr. Aderemi Oseni plans to spend about N100 million on the construction of Gbelede and Aretu bridges in Ido Local Government area of Oyo state.
Apart from his various intervention projects and programmes which have given a new lease of life to the constituents, the clergy cum businessman has commenced the construction of N30million Ologuneru bridge linking no fewer than seven communities.
The bridge nearing completion is expected to be commissioned in the next few weeks by Sen. Teslim Folarin, the party’s governorship candidate in the state.
Oseni, who disclosed this in a release by his media office in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital on Sunday added that the two bridges when completed would not only reduce the plight of commuters but put a stop to unnecessary loss of lives.
According to him, he opted to construct the bridges for the benefit of his constituents, stressing that the construction of the bridges, other projects and programmes embarked on were to alleviate the sufferings of the people.
The Gbelede River
The statement read, “residents of Igisogba, in Omi-Adio and Onidoko communities, are having mobility constraints due to the deplorable condition of the roads. They were neglected by both the local and state governments despite several efforts made to seek government assistants.
“The Gbelede bridge linking Oyo and Ogun states housed by Ward 10 has caught off more than one hundred and twenty eight villages from having free access to the major markets, in the neighbourhood, hence impoverishing the communities. The people wonder whether Oyo State and Ido Local Governments are deliberately punishing them as the villagers have become “Endanger Homo-Sapiens.
“Similarly, the Aretu bridge to be constructed will be motorable and have a minimum life span of 50 years before any repair if any. In this community with over two thousand dwellers, there is, however, no constructed bridge linking that community.
The Aretu River
“Unfortunately, the Aretu river which has killed more than five people, including landlords, in the last two years, has now become a nightmare to the residents of Igisogba community, Omi-Adio especially whenever it rains due to the insensitivity of the government.
“At a meeting recently, the leadership of the two communities narrated their nasty experiences with me, efforts made so far and how they were abandoned by the government. We have inspected these bridges alongside the contractor that will handle the jobs, necessary tests have been conducted and by the grace of God the suffering is going to be a thing of the past.
“I am committing about N100million to the two projects, I am happy doing it for my people because their welfare is my topmost priority”, it concluded.
While commending Landlord Associations for their efforts so far, without waiting on the government, he also urged the residents to show interest in developing their communities.
Meanwhile, Oseni has further assured the constituents of credible, purposeful and quality representation if elected to the green chamber in 2023.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has criticized the alleged forceful conversion of public reading and learning facilities in Dugbe, Ibadan, into shopping malls and lock-up shops by the state government, describing the development as shameful, ill-conceived, and unacceptable.
In a statement released over the weekend by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the APC also raised concerns about the alleged sale of the modern motor park facility at Wema Area on New Ife Road, Ibadan, built during the administration of the late Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
According to the party, the motor park has been sold to a pastor who presides over a popular church near the facility.
Residents of Ibadan, the state capital, were reportedly stunned when they noticed the sudden erection of massive private business complexes within the premises of the Oyo State Library Board.
The facilities, built by the defunct Western Region government, had served as public libraries and archives for decades, benefitting students, researchers, and tourists until recently.
“It is a sad reality that the buildings which used to serve as public libraries and archives in Dugbe axis of Ibadan have now paved the way for the development of commercial and business structures,” Sadare said.
“The implication is that education and research development have been relegated to the background in the state by an administration that has done little to address the poor reading culture among young students.”
The APC expressed alarm over what it termed the erosion of public heritage under Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, alleging that public properties are being sold or leased to private individuals and groups under questionable circumstances.
“How can a government wake up one day and convert public reading facilities and archives into lock-up shops in the name of making money, thereby subjecting society to the dangers of illiteracy and ignorance?” the statement queried.
The party also cited other instances of alleged mismanagement of public assets, including the concession of OYSADEP Guest House in Saki and Agbowo Shopping Complex in Ibadan, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the state’s socio-economic development.
“Sad enough, the ignoble activities of the governor and a few other characters around him as they involve mismanagement of land and other resources belonging to the state have paved the way for a surge in land grabbing cases in most parts of the state capital. There are many cases involving appointees of the governor, PDP lawmakers, local government officials, and party chieftains,” the statement added.
The APC called on well-meaning individuals and stakeholders in the state to demand accountability from the Makinde administration and halt what it described as the systematic erosion of public resources and heritage.
Over 300 constituents of Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in Oyo State benefitted from a skill acquisition and empowerment programme organized by their representative in the National Assembly, Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye.
The event, held at Faith Joe Event Centre, Alegongo, Akobo, Ibadan, aimed to address the challenges of unemployment and economic hardship by equipping participants with practical skills and financial support.
The programme focused on empowering youths, students, and unemployed graduates to become self-reliant. Each participant was provided with a certificate, a Point of Sale (POS) terminal, an umbrella, and ₦100,000 as a startup grant to kickstart their businesses.
The tools and financial aid were designed to enable beneficiaries to establish sustainable sources of income.
Participants received comprehensive training, gaining hands-on experience to ensure they could effectively utilize the tools provided. The POS machines were configured with the personal details of the recipients, ensuring proper use and discouraging unauthorized transfers.
Addressing the participants, Akinmoyede who is the Chairman House Committee on Nigeria/ Mexico Parliamentary Friendship enjoined the beneficiaries to explore the opportunity for their benefit by ensuring that they use the machines for the purpose it was meant for.
He added that all the machines have been configured with the documents of individual beneficiaries which will make it very difficult to transfer to another person.
In his goodwill message, the Oyo Central Senatorial chairman of APC, Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji said comparing what the lawmaker has been doing in the area of dishing out empowerment and palliatives to his constituents, it is difficult to tag him a first-timer at the national assembly.
While appreciating Akinmoyede for his gesture at the event, former APC Deputy State Chairman, Alhaji Isiaka Alimi, Hon. Fatai Awoyoola, and Hon. Akinbode Emmanuel said they were yet to discover the magic wand being used by the lawmaker for his constant and habitual empowerment programmes.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke at the end of the training, Afolabi Kuburat, Akinropo Akindotun, Ajala Abisade Iyabo, and Grace Anuoluwapo Ayinde lauded the lawmaker for giving them the opportunity to be self-reliant at this time when Nigerians are facing economic hardship.
The House of Representatives member representing Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency Oyo State, Hon. Prince Akinmoyede Olafisoye Wasiu has initiated another skill acquisition and capacity-building training for no fewer than 300 members of his constituency.
The initiative which is being organized in partnership with Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan is part of a strategic effort by the lawmaker to foster rural development of cooperative for their economic emancipation and break the shackles of poverty so as to alleviate the impact of the high cost of living among the people in Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency he represents.
The training programme is coming up on Monday 18th November, 2024 at Faith Joe Event Centre hall. Alegongo, Ibadan by 8.00am.
A statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the lawmaker, Alimi Abdullahi stated that the capacity-building is designed to equip participants with essential entrepreneurial skills with a view to building sustainable livelihoods and improve the quality of lives of the people of Akinyele/Lagelu federal constituency.
All the participants for the training are expected to be at the venue by 8am so as not to miss any part of the training.
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