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School feeding program: Oyo commissioner harps on efficient service delivery.
OYO State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Adeniyi Olowofela has urged aggregators and stakeholders in the educational sector in the state to develop increased working capacity and improve efficiency in order to deliver efficient services to the pupils who are beneficiaries of the home grown school feeding program.
Professor Olowofela gave this charge while addressing the aggregators, education secretaries, zonal inspectors of education (ZIEs), local inspectors of education (LIEs) and Heads of Schools (HOS) in Ibadan, the state capital yesterday.
According to him “ the issue of supply must get to the nooks and crannies”.
The ex- council boss, Olowofela noted that in executing the policy, an initiative of the federal government in collaboration with Oyo state government, efficient service delivery must not be allowed to be a restraint in doing the needful, stressing that it is in the process of feeding the pupils that the programme can be refined and perfected.
He charged the aggregators to supply quality items as they are expected to justify the confidence reposed in them, saying that the government can terminate their contracts if they failed to perform according to the terms of the contract.
Also, the Commissioner enjoined the education secretaries and other stakeholders to play a leading role by ensuring strict monitoring and evaluation.
While soliciting support for the Abiola Ajimobi led administration, Olowofela lauded the governor for restoring peace, which he said had served as the pillar of the development of the state.
” Preponderance in the minds of the people is to do evil, it is in our own best interest to support the government of the state”, he emphasized.
Earlier in her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Aderonke Makanjuola said the gathering is the continuation of the previous meeting aimed at enhancing performance on the home grown school feeding program, adding that the ministry has discovered a few gaps. She admitted that the Ministry is not surprised to hear about teething problems with the take-off of the feeding, while assuring that the problems will be swiftly addressed with continuous improvement where necessary.
“The journey has been tedious, but our children deserve this and more. Oyo state government has identified some aggregators that can deliver and the governor has approved them to supply food items to the school program”, the Permanent Secretary stressed.
The aggregators, billed to commence operation by June were also in attendance and they include; Epac farms (eggs), situated at Iyana Bare in Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan led by Mr Oyewumi Oyedokun. Others are Unified Support Global Services, Bodija, Ibadan ( Bread) and Wanchester Farms Limited, Egbeda (meat).
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust.
The notice was presented yesterday during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action follows Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dala said the allegations stem from Abdussalam’s tenure as Commissioner for Local Government (2023–2024) and his current role as deputy governor. He accused the deputy governor of diverting funds meant for the 44 local government councils.
According to the majority leader, Abdussalam allegedly received N1.5 million monthly from each council between June 2023 and January 2024, totaling N462 million. Between February and July 2024, he allegedly collected N3.255 million monthly from each council under the guise of special assignments, amounting to N726 million.
Dala also accused the deputy governor of abuse of office, claiming he facilitated payments of N10 million from each council to NovoMed Pharmaceuticals Limited, totaling N440 million, in violation of state procurement laws.
“The misuse of official capacity to confer undue advantage constitutes abuse of power and undermines public trust,” Dala told lawmakers, adding that the allegations amount to gross misconduct under the Constitution.
The impeachment notice was reportedly endorsed by 38 lawmakers, meeting the constitutional threshold to proceed. The Speaker has acknowledged receipt, and the House is expected to serve the allegations on the deputy governor.
If approved, a panel may be constituted by the state Chief Judge to investigate the claims.
As of filing, Abdussalam had yet to respond publicly to the allegations.
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated a seven-member committee on the establishment of state police, giving it four weeks to submit its report.
The inauguration was held during his maiden conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Charging members of the panel to discharge their duties with professionalism and objectivity, Disu described the assignment as “both significant and timely,” noting that it would shape the framework through which state policing may operate in Nigeria.
“In carrying out this assignment, your deliberations must be guided by professionalism, objectivity, and a clear appreciation of the unique complexities of policing a diverse nation such as our own,” the IGP said.
He stated that if properly designed and effectively implemented, state policing holds significant potential benefits for the country.
“By bringing law enforcement closer to communities, state police institutions can deepen local knowledge of security dynamics and enable quicker and more targeted responses to emerging threats,” he added.
The committee is expected to review existing policing models within and outside Nigeria, assess community security needs and emerging risks, and propose an operational framework for the establishment and coordination of state police structures.
It will also address issues relating to recruitment, training, standards and resource allocation, as well as develop accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure professionalism and public trust.
The panel is chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, with Bode Ojajuni as secretary. Other members are Emmanuel Ojukwu, Okebechi Agora, Suleyman Gulma, Ikechukwu Okafor and Tolulope Ipinmisho.
Disu said the committee had about four weeks to conclude its assignment and submit a comprehensive report.
The move marks one of the first major steps taken by the new police chief since his appointment and confirmation a few days ago.
The development comes amid rising security concerns across the country, with several stakeholders advocating state policing as part of measures to tackle insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier asked the National Assembly to commence the process of amending relevant laws to pave the way for the creation of state police.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in Olatunji Disu as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
Disu took the oath of office at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).
The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.
The council meeting began shortly after the swearing-in.
In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs EsthMrs.Walson-Jack.
Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
The former Assistant Inspector-General of Police assumed office last Wednesday.
He previously served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing.
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