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.
House of Representatives member and Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has fulfilled his pledge to support the welfare of the All Progressives Congress (APC) staff in Oyo State.
In a gesture highlighting his commitment, the lawmaker personally funded the salaries of staff at the APC’s Oke Ado Secretariat in Ibadan, reinforcing his dedication to the smooth operation of the party’s activities in the state.
Representing the Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency, Oseni recently visited the secretariat, where he expressed gratitude to party leaders and members for their contributions.
As a further commitment to the smooth operation of the party’s activities, the lawmaker generously donated ten million naira (N10,000,000) as an allowance to enhance the secretariat’s functions.
In a statement released Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the lawmaker extended appreciation to the secretariat staff, whom he described as the backbone of the party’s daily functions.
He lauded their dedication, noting their essential role in advancing the party’s goals.
“Leadership is about service, and service begins with supporting those who make the party function from within,” Oseni remarked.
“I am proud to honour this commitment to our staff, as they play a crucial role in making our political structures work effectively. This is my way of showing appreciation for their unwavering dedication”, he added.
Engr. Aderemi Oseni, representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, has paid tribute to former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Folarin, on his 61st birthday, celebrating his decades of dedicated service and contributions to Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his media aide, Idowu Ayodele, in Ibadan, Oseni, who also serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), lauded Folarin’s unwavering commitment to leadership and the well-being of the people.
Highlighting the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial nominee in the 2023 elections for three terms in the Senate, the lawmaker noted that Folarin’s legacy of service continues to be a guiding light for emerging leaders and a source of inspiration for countless individuals across the state.
“Senator Folarin has built an admirable legacy through years of selfless public service, consistently advocating for progress and unity,” remarked Oseni.
Reflecting on Folarin’s role as the Ikolaba Olubadan of Ibadanland, the lawmaker commended his leadership approach, which has bridged divides, fostered coalitions, and promoted initiatives aimed at stabilising democracy.
“Senator Folarin’s career is an example of visionary leadership,” he added, “and his commitment to public service will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.”
As Senator Folarin marks this milestone, Oseni extended warm wishes for his continued health and success, expressing hope that his exemplary life of service will keep inspiring positive change across the nation.
In a historic ruling, a Ugandan court on Friday sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison.
This landmark decision, marking the first time a member of the notorious LRA has faced trial for war crimes in a Ugandan court, follows the group’s brutal two-decade insurgency against the Ugandan government.
Kwoyelo, who was convicted in August on 44 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, faced charges including murder, rape, torture, pillaging, abduction, and the destruction of settlements for internally displaced people.
(FILES) Thomas Kwoyelo a commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebellion blamed for brutal civilian murders during a 20-year war in the north of the country is brought into a courthouse in the northern Ugandan town of Gulu on July 25, 2011. – A Ugandan court on October 25, 2024 sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of terror. The sentence against Kwoyelo, who was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity in August, was announced by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case at the court in the northern city of Gulu. (Photo by MICHELE SIBOLINI / AFP)
Michael Elubu, lead judge of the case at the International Crimes Division (ICD) of Uganda’s High Court, delivered the sentence in the northern city of Gulu, underscoring a rare moment of accountability in the decades-long history of the LRA’s violence.
Judge Elubu stated that Kwoyelo retains the right to appeal both his conviction and sentence within 14 days.
Kwoyelo, who was abducted by the LRA at the age of 12 and later rose to a low-level command position within the organization, denied all charges brought against him.
(FILES) Suspected LRA (Lords Resistance Army) member Thomas Kwoyelo is pictured during a pre-trial session at the High Court in Kampala on Februay 1, 2017. – A Ugandan court on October 25, 2024 sentenced former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of terror. The sentence against Kwoyelo, who was convicted on 44 counts of crimes against humanity in August, was announced by Michael Elubu, the lead judge in the case at the court in the northern city of Gulu. (Photo by GAEL GRILHOT / AFP)
The Lord’s Resistance Army, founded by Joseph Kony in the 1980s, sought to establish a regime based on the Ten Commandments. Under Kony’s leadership, the group unleashed widespread terror across Uganda and neighboring regions, resulting in over 100,000 deaths and the abduction of 60,000 children.
The violence eventually spread to Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Central African Republic.
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