Update on the Bodija Incident:
I commend our security agencies in Oyo State who have been maintaining law and order in around Bodija this week as well as residents who have been complying with directives from these officers.
Yesterday, the medical team at the Emergency Operations Centre and the Honourable Commissioner for Health, visited two of the hospitals where victims from the incident were taken and over 90% of the victims have been discharged. The death toll from the incident currently stands at five persons.
The clinical psychologist has commenced counselling for victims of the incident at the Emergency Operations Centre in Ibadan.
The operations at Ground Zero have moved from search and rescue to recovery. Let me use this opportunity to thank the Nigerian Society of Engineers who have been carrying out structural integrity tests on about 230 properties around the site of the explosion; 13 houses within 50 metres radius of the blast site, 40 houses at 100 metres radius; 122 houses at 200 metres radius and 53 houses within a 250 metres radius.
We are also grateful to my brother, Governor @jidesanwoolu for releasing the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to support us, and for the assistance offered by the team led by Engineer Olatunde Akinsanya, the Director of Operations.
The security agencies are still investigating the incident and an update on their investigation will be publicised.
Our administration remains committed to supporting all victims of this unfortunate incident and ensuring that everyone responsible is brought to book.
Please contact the Emergency Operations Centre on 07049948057 or 08147672009 for any issues related to the Bodija Incident.
administration will continue to seek various means to facilitate the development of physical infrastructures and professional capacity development of the members of the organization.
the security system of state.
The National Commander, Man O’ War Colonel Sani Depsia represented by the Regional Commander, Adeoye Ayoade commended the state pioneering security among states in the Country.
The State Man O’ War Commander, Alh. Luqman Yekeen pledged that his ...
Road Ibadan.
Governor Seyi Makinde represented by his Executive Assistant on Security, Retired Commissioner of Police, Sunday Odukoya charged them to collaborate with other agencies in the state in combating insecurity.
Odukoya solicited the support of people in strengthening..
MAKINDE REITERATES COMMITMENT TO SECURITY, WELFARE
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has reiterated his commitment and support to the security and welfare of the people.
He stated this at the official commissioning of the Man O’ War, the State Command rehabilitated Office, Iwo..
Yesterday, l met the management of AOA International Limited led by their CEO, Prince Ademola Shennowo for the launching of the company's soccer boot, 'WURA soccer boot' as part of our ongoing drive for robust collaborations and partnership with the organized private sector.
Earlier today, we met with a delegation made up of investors and development partners led by Rufus Idris, Country Director, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA); and Michael Schmidt, Deputy Head of Office, Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Germany which is under @UNIDO.
The Oyo State Executive Council met on Tuesday, 5 December 2023 and decided as follows:
1.Approval for the award of contracts for the reconstruction of 12 roads with a total of 84.75 km in Ibadan. Lot 1 which consists of 10 road projects was awarded to Kopek Construction Ltd at the sum of N24.8B for a duration of 12 months. Lot 2 which consists of 2 road projects was awarded to Ratcon Construction Company for the sum of N1.88B with a duration of 6 months.
2.Approval of the implementation of the road infrastructure component of 32.2 km Section 1 of the East End Wing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road Lots 1 and 2. Lot 1 is from the Lagos Ibadan Expressway to Jagun 15.5 km awarded to Craneburg Construction Company Ltd at a contract sum of N42.34B for a duration of 18 months. Lot 2 is from Jagun Village to Ibadan Ife Expressway 16.7 km awarded to Kopek Construction Ltd at a contract sum of N44.17B for a duration of 18 months.
3.Approval of the asphaltic rehabilitation of 5 road projects in Ibadan by the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA) at the sum of N553,604,734.03 with a duration of 3 months.
4.Approval for the payment of compensation to land owners affected by the acquisition of lands in Ajia, Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara LGA to the tune of N645,155,000.06.
5.Approval of N1 billion as take-off grant for the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo.
6.Approval for the Ministry of Finance to negotiate with the Afrexim Bank for a N150 billion infrastructure loan to continue with the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road, Ibadan construction project.
7.Approval for the extension of Smart LED streetlights along New Garage-Akala Expressway-Kuola-Bembo-Conoil, Apata/Ibadan-Abeokuta Expressway for the sum of N333,871,919.88 for a duration of 4 weeks. Also, the supply and installation/retrofitting of Smart LED solar-powered streetlights along Agodi Gate-Adegbayi-Old Ife Road, Ibadan N673,721,527.05 to be handled by the Ministry of Energy.
8.Approval of the sum of N1,395,784,959.14 for the payment of the 2023 FGN-UBEC/Oyo SUBEB counterpart funding.
9.Approval of the following Bills to be transmitted to the Oyo State House of Assembly:
Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority Bill 2023
Oyo State Project Performance Monitoring Agency Bill 2023
These designations of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) will be advertised soon. As the government makes progress in reducing the manpower gaps, more PHCs will be upgraded into 24-hour Service Delivery Centres (SDCs).
I reiterated the commitment of the state government to their welfare and safety throughout their stay in Oyo state. I also charged them to join hands with Engr. Seyi Makinde’s led administration in transforming the state under the sustainable development plan.
I reminded the corps members that the National Youth Service Corps is the only credible platform through which our incredible youths can contribute to the growth of our nation, and also urged them to enjoy various activities of the camping experience while meeting new people.
In the early hours of today in Iseyin, I represented the performing governor of Oyo state, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde,@seyimakinde where I officially declared the 2023 NYSC @officialnyscng Batch C (Stream I) orientation course opened.