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Oyo guber hopeful, Akande promises to create ministry of Ibadan Capital Development
A gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Professor Adeolu Akande, has promised to create a ministry of Ibadan Capital Development, (ICD) when he is sworn in as the governor of the state next year.
Prof Akande explained that the ministry will be at no additional cost to the state but will ensure that government activities for the development of Ibadan and welfare of its residents are better coordinated for optimal service delivery and accelerated development.
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He said the system that is in place now is “sectorally disjointed” and cannot develop the capital city at the rate he wants for Ibadan which he says is the pride of all indigenes of Oyo State.
Professor Akande said all government ministries, departments and agencies take actions that impact on the welfare of residents and development of the city without anyone having a helicopter view that will guarantee accelerated and optimal growth.
Akande stressed that the ministry of education is executing projects different from the ministry of health which is also doing something different from every other ministry. The ministries, he said, work in silos as regards the development of Ibadan, whereas a ministry of Ibadan Capital Development will coordinate all these silos to deliver accelerated development.
The guber aspirant alsk informed that the initiative would not be to the detriment of other parts of the state, because apart from the fact that there is hardly any community of Oyo State that does not have full representation in the 4 million population of Ibadan, Ibadan is the epicentre of the development of Oyo State and the development of Ibadan will yield benefits to all parts of the state. He said the ministry will also work on the integration of other towns to the delivery of goods and services that will take advantage of the population of Ibadan for the creation of wealth for people who live in those towns and communities.
Prof Akande said he will also set up a project known as “Friends of Ibadan” through which the government will collaborate with eminent personalities who had lived in Ibadan, for the development of the city.
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He said thousands of eminent personalities across the world had enjoyed the hospitality of Ibadan when they were students or lecturers and workers at the University of Ibadan and the Polytechnic of Ibadan and other institutions and secondary schools and now occupy prominent positions across the world.
“We are going to seek such people out and collaborate with them to use their extensive networks to develop Ibadan.”
He said people like Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Prof Wole Soyinka,Chief Mike Adenuga of Glo fame, Oba Otudeko, Chief and Prof. Akinkugbe, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion and the scores of Southern African government officials and veterans who studied at the University during the fight against apartheid, Prof Jibril Aminu, Prof Richard Joseph, and others too numerous to mention who enjoyed the hospitality of Ibadan and could use their networks to facilitate projects that will accelerate the development of Ibadan.
” My vision is a functional city where children can go to good schools within a few kilometers of their homes. A city where health care is at the doorstep of residents or is a phone call away. A city that develops the enormous ICT skills of the youths on street corners and a city that will reclaim its glory of providing half of the nation’s teams in football and other sports.
Prof Akande said there are over 90 countries and territories in the world who have less than the estimated 4 million population of Ibadan and which are doing well, making it imperative to take advantage of the population of Ibadan for development.
He said his government will also adopt the “City Twinning” strategy through which Ibadan will share experiences and facilities and support with other big cities around the world to fast-track its development.
“There are enormous resources out there that we can mobilise to development Ibadan for the benefit of all. We can access this through a vibrant twinning programme that will see Ibadan sharing knowledge, strategies, and resources with similar cities around the world for development”, he concluded.
US car giant Ford on Wednesday announced 4,000 more job cuts in Europe, mostly in Germany and Britain, in the latest blow to the continent’s beleaguered car industry.
“The company has incurred significant losses in recent years,” Ford said in a statement, blaming “the industry shift to electrified vehicles and new competition”.
The move will affect 2,900 jobs in Germany, 800 in the UK and 300 in western Europe by the end of 2027, a Ford spokesman told AFP.
“It is critical to take difficult but decisive action to ensure Ford’s future competitiveness in Europe,” said Dave Johnston, Ford’s European vice-president in the statement.
The company also said it was adjusting the production of its Explorer and Capri models, resulting in reduced hours at its Cologne plant in the first quarter of 2025.
Europe’s car industry has been plunged into crisis by high manufacturing costs, a stuttering switch to electric vehicles and increased competition in key market China.
Germany’s Volkswagen has been among those hardest hit, announcing in September that it was considering the unprecedented move of closing some factories in Germany.
“The European automotive industry is in a very demanding and serious situation,” Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said at the time.
Ford had already announced in February 2023 that it was planning to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, including 2,300 in Germany and 1,300 in Britain.
The company said then it was planning to reduce the number of models developed for Europe, concentrate on the profitable van segment and speed up the transition to electric vehicles.
Ford currently has around 28,000 employees in Europe with 15,000 in Germany, according to the company’s works council.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, and Registrar, Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike.
The council, chaired by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, comprised five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin.
A statement released on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that the council was dissolved following reports of procedural violations in appointing the vice-chancellor.
According to the statement, the council had allegedly appointed an unqualified candidate, disregarding due process, which triggered tensions between the university’s Senate and the council.
The Federal Government expressed dismay over the council’s actions, emphasizing the need for adherence to the university’s governing laws in decision-making.
“The council’s disregard for established rules necessitated the government’s intervention to restore order to the 33-year-old institution,” the statement noted.
In a related development, President Tinubu also approved the dismissal of Engr. Ohieku Muhammed Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State.
Salami was accused of suspending the university’s Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures, a move the Federal Ministry of Education had previously directed him to reverse.
Despite the Ministry’s directives, Salami reportedly refused to comply and resorted to issuing threats and abusive remarks towards the Ministry’s officials, including the Permanent Secretary.
The Federal Government reiterated that the primary role of university councils is to ensure the smooth operation of academic activities, strictly adhering to the laws establishing each institution.
Tinubu warned university councils against engaging in actions that could destabilize their institutions, as his administration remains committed to enhancing the nation’s education system.
The Ekiti State Government has reached an agreement with labour leaders in the state, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the payment of the N70,000 minimum wage approved by the Federal Government.
Addressing journalists at a brief ceremony in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday, the Head of Service (HoS), Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, announced that the payment would commence immediately.
She lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for prioritizing the welfare of workers despite the state’s limited resources.
“This development demonstrates the governor’s commitment to improving the livelihood of our workers,” Dr. Olomojobi stated, highlighting the proactive measures taken by the administration to ensure prompt implementation.
In their remarks, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Comrade Sola Adigun, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman, Comrade Olatunde Kolapo, expressed their appreciation to Governor Oyebanji for fulfilling his promises to workers.
They confirmed that the new minimum wage would apply to all cadres, including employees in ministries, parastatals, agencies, and pensioners.
The Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC), Comrade Femi Ajoloko, described the implementation as a fair and commendable adjustment.
“This decision reflects the governor’s magnanimity and his dedication to fostering a productive workforce in Ekiti State,” he said.
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