GSM: THE OWNER OF STREET CREDIBILITY AND THE MERCHANT OF HOPE

GSM: THE OWNER OF STREET CREDIBILITY AND THE MERCHANT OF HOPE

By Ogunwoye Samson Gbemiga.

A member of the GSM Advocates

Nigeria's political system is full of political gimmicks, especially when elections are approaching, but only genuine leaders maintain their connections with the street after elections. They are always connected with the commoners to renew their hopes because they share in their pain and anguish.

Just recently, the Internet was awed by the picture of His Excellency, Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, fraternizing with the peasants, artisans, and market women to continue to give assurance of a better Nigeria.

Here is a picture of an aged Agbado seller who never dreamed of meeting a governor, not to mention being patronized by one. GSM spent a quality moment with this woman, and the smile on her face says it all.

The picture sends load of messages. The first noticeable message is that GSM is in a class of his own, and he is very real and genuine in everything he does without any iota of callousness. Other politicians have returned to their shells like snails after elections; they have gotten what they wanted, and they would wait for another four years to come back to the street, but the son of Makinde is not in their league, election or not. He always shows he belongs to the street and is ready to work for their betterment.

Another valuable message is that anyone can be visited by grace. An ordinary woman who sells corn on the street hosted the number one citizen of Oyo State for a few minutes as his customer. The woman will definitely cherish the moment, and the world will take the euphoria to the grave.

The third message is one of hope for the masses. Seyi Makinde's attitude towards the woman and other commoners passed a message of hope to the people. The people have a leader who eats with them and dines with them without segregation. He believes everyone should be treated with dignity, and nobody should look down on any person regardless of his or her socioeconomic status. This message will continue to lighten the memory of ordinary citizens of our dear State.

This is not the first time Seyi Makinde has shared the plight of commoners. You will remember that Makinde was the only governor in Nigeria to physically join the #EndSARS protesters, even in the heat of the crisis. He understood the plight of the youths and came into their midst, which gave our teeming youths a sigh of hope and drained the tension.

With his usual exhibition of street credibility and solidarity, the Omituntun 2:0 merchant has fully demonstrated that the glory of the second term will surpass that of the first term. GSM has continued to raise the hope of the commoners as he identifies with them at every critical time. He chose to treat people with equal respect and compassion, regardless of their background. He passes on the message that anyone can be anything and can be visited by grace at any time. 

Napoleon Bonaparte once said that “leaders are dealers in hope”. Makinde is indeed a leader of renewed hope who will take the good people of Oyo State to the promised land.

PMS Leadership in Oyo State: Evidence of Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

PMS Leadership in Oyo State: Evidence of Inclusive and Sustainable Growth 

A clear vision backed by definite plans gives a tremendous feeling of confidence. When Governor Seyi Makinde administration came up with the idea of Park Management System (PMS), some clowns disguised as the opposition called it audio initiative but for the first time in the history of Nigeria the PMS is proving to be one of the smartest ways for IGR.

 

Governor Seyi Makinde's administration is bringing the future of the state into the present, the way and manner Oyo governor made organisation of thoughts into ideas and plans are highly significant in Nigeria. It is evident that good transformation of those ideas into reality is showing in Oyo State.

PMS which is the acronym for the Oyo State Park Management System was initiated by Governor Makinde in Nigeria, towards the end of his first tenure of office, Governor Makinde assured Oyo State residents that his administration is set to improve transportation to meet up with the international standard.

The reality about transportation is that it is future-oriented. If we are planning for what we have, we are behind the curve and this is one of the reasons why Governor Seyi Makinde wants the future of the transport sector in the state to have a new touch.

When the Park Management System (PMS) was launched in Oyo State early in 2020, not many were willing to believe in the idea. Today, the PMS idea has become a toast of many states. Lagos, Ekiti, and Ondo states have fully launched their versions of PMS, a clear vindication of Makinde as the man who saw tomorrow, as far as the management of the parks is concerned.

With the new leadership of PMS in Oyo State, headed by a gentle giant, Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa fondly called Tommy. It is the responsibility of his leadership to put a monitoring system in place, analyze the data that is being generated during the implementation and make any necessary changes to make the implementation more efficient. Omolewa has set benchmarks as well as key performance indicators that will enable him to operate effectively in the office.

The new park management committee in Oyo State has Baba Bola as secretary, and also includes Alhaji Tajudeen Jimoh, Deputy Chairman; Kamoru Idowu Owo Gesi , Oyo RTEAN Chairman as Treasurer; Tirimisiyu Olowoposi, Financial Secretary; Abass Amolese, Organising Secretary; and Alhaji Hamidu Mustapha Were, Auditor, with Alhaji Abideen Ejiogbe, First Vice Chairman; Ganiyu Mojeed, First Trustee; Alhaji Musa Alubankudi, Second Trustee, Alhaji Rahman Akinsola Tokyo, Second Auditor; and Al Haj Emiola Abiola, Public Relations Officer.

These are men of experience in their chosen field, we now have a well-regulated system with chairmen, and unit heads who acted and controlled the activities of what goes on at the parks, and there is less violence in our parks with rules and regulations.

Any businessman will tell you that transportation is fundamental to success. 

Kudos should be given to the Governor of Oyo State for having a good vision towards this sector, bearing in mind that modern terminals around the city have already made the state a beautiful outlook, provided jobs, solve the problem of insecurity, and boost the IGR of the state.

Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa-led committee has had a significant impact on the strategic management process of our parks, his experience will help him to determine the vision and mission of the park management system, and he will also use his wisdom to facilitate the committee members to execute effective strategies to achieve that vision. 

While their activities are being monitored by the state government, the committee is also set to be a collaborator, risk manager, change driver, and decision maker, the government will be guide, change enabler, and evaluator. 

It is evident that the new leadership of PMS under Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa is a body of responsible and law-abiding individuals committed to maintaining peace and order, residents of the state have also shown gratitude to Governor Makinde for fulfilling his promise on the leadership of PMS in Oyo State.

With the emergence of the new committee for the park management system, the IGR of the state will be improved, also there is full integration and interest protection among members of the transport union which has enhanced the customer/commuters journey with the provision of the unified procedure.

This new committee focuses on sound inspiration, creating sustainable and inclusive growth, featuring collaborative networks of self-managing teams that operate in rapid cycles and focus on creating value for the stakeholders. 

Moving from an era of individual leaders to an era of networked leadership teams that will steer the PMS as Governor Seyi Makinde suggested that a high-performing leadership team will always outperform the capabilities of individuals. This new committee under the leadership of Alhaji Tomiwa Omolewa has a clear purpose and focus, to benefit all stakeholders by enabling people to work and learn together to build and operate a continually evolving system that will create value for the good people of Oyo State.

Bashorun Industreet Saintabey is a senior member of GSM Advocates

2023: BE HUMANE, CAUTIOUS AND TACTICAL IN YOUR APPROACHES DURING CAMPAIGNS~GROUP ADMONISHES POLITICAL PARTIES |OYO HINTS

IBADAN YOUTH INDIGENES WARN POLITICIANS, POLITICAL PARTIES TO BE MODERATE AND HUMANE DURING POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS AND ADMONISH YOUTHS  NATIONWIDE TO BE CAUTIOUS AND TACTICAL IN THEIR APPROACH TO POLITICS AS 2023 ELECTION APPROACHES

In preparation for the 2023 general elections, and as the Independent  Electoral Commission (INEC) on the 28th September 2022 lifted ban on campaign activities of political parties, we , the Integrity Youths of Ibadanland popularly known as Ibadan Youth Indigenes (I.Y.I) has a matter urgency on this day 5th October, 2022 brings the  below notes forward  to the general public to serve as warning and cautions to all politicians and political parties across board and admonishes , encourages youths  nationwide on politics.

IYI , is a  non - partisan political youth organisation that has been for years, concerned and committed to the advocacy for good governance at all levels in Nigeria, and which exists primarily  to pursue, promote and protect the interest of Ibadan indigenes in all ramifications. With an open mind for free and fair elections come 2023, we strongly want to state in clear terms the following to politicians and political parties alongside their loyalists ahead of 2023 general elections as follows  ; 

(A) That  all politicians and  political parties  should  as matter of urgency and necessity  endeavour to  work strictly in line with  the documents  jointly signed by political parties leaders recently in Abuja through  the  National Peace Committee  under the Chairmanship of the former president, General  AbdulSalami . A. Abubakar ; 

(B) That  all political  parties' leaders and stalwarts in the  36 states and 774 local governments should  be held responsible  if any of  these agreement made in  the document is breached  , in this wise they should all caution  their respective  loyalists  to be moderate during and after the campaigns for  the election  of President  , the National Assembly  Members and State Houses of  Assembly  in the year 2023 ;

(C) That political parties and their candidates  should  come to the  campaign grounds or rallies  with issue - based manifestoes  on veritable  solutions to  bring  our Nation out of this convoluted conundrums or quagmire we have found ourselves ;  

(D) That at I.Y.I, we believe  that  our great city, Ibadan , the capital of Oyo State can not singularly develop because of constitutional and domineering powers of the central government without the development of the whole that is why we always  talk about good governance at all levels, in this wise , we are of the opinion that any political scene that affects Ibadan  can probably  affect  the South  West Nigeria and later degenerate to the whole country. We use this medium to call on all politicians and political parties to specially be cautioned, moderate , and humane while campaigning  in Oyo state and particularly, the city of Ibadan.  And that they should all see politics as " A Game of Development " not " A Do or Die Affair " .

(E) That all youth  nationwide , should  rise up this time  for real politics, and they should  be tactical and diplomatical in their approach to politics; that they should  not in any way be allowed to be used as "DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS"  to  the development of our Nation. 

(F) That the general  public should  at this time be ready  to question political parties and their  candidates on issues that will bring unprecedented development for our society.

(G) That the only issue that should  bother every patriotic Nigerian ( the electorates) , is the election of good nationalist as the president of Nigeria and God- fearing  and competent  Senators , Honourable  Members of House of Representatives  and  Honourable  of Houses of Assembly in the 36 - states and  Federal Capital, Abuja , irrespective  of his /her religion;

(H) That the forthcoming election should be a great  means for all and sundry to kick-out bad governance that has caused us gross insecurity, unemployment, over - dependence on imports, perenial inflation,  devaluation of Naira, fraud , corruption, Gross National Debt , over dependence on oil , terrorism, ethnic divisions, extreme poverty, uncivilized cultural  practice among others.

(I) That IYI wish to reiterate and  is of the opinion  that for us to achieve good governance in real sense of it, the 1999 constitution, foisted on Nigerians by the Military should be discarded outrightly because  , this is no longer in tune with realities of the present day Nigeria and that presumably, if this 1999 Constitution still produce another crop of leaders  for the Nation in the year 2023 and  after , this will end up in producing transactional and recycled leaders or call it dealers, with no ability  to things around for Nigeria and Nigerians.

( J) Lastly , that we IYI pray to God , the Almighty to guide our leaders aright and pray for successful and bloodshedless in the year 2023 general  elections. Amin.

E-Signed : 

........................................

Eni Iyi Ojekunle Wasiu

President  IYI 

Eni Iyi  Kamaldeen  Ganiyu

General  Secretary IYI

5th October, 2022

NIGERIA@62:" EMBRACE EGALITARIANISM, PEACE AND UNITY FOR THEY ARE GREAT STRENGTHS- COMFORTER CHARGES|OYOHINTS

NIGERIA@62:" EMBRACE EGALITARIANISM, PEACE AND UNITY FOR THEY ARE GREAT STRENGTHS- COMFORTER CHARGES|OYOHINTS

As Nigerians celebrate 62nd Independence Anniversary, the candidate of Oyo State House of   Assembly ,Ibadan North Constituency1 Hon(Dr) Olufunke Comforter AdeniyI Olajide has advised all and sundry to work in the spirit of togetherness , embrace egalitarianism, peace and unity for they are great  power and strength.

Comforter described the challenges facing the country as lack of egalitarianism, love , unity and peace which are all rooted in leadership failure.These challenges have to be properly addressed for the building of our country.

Comforter eulogises Governor Makinde for believing in egalitarianism and for his love and demonstration on women inclusion in politics.

She further advised her constituency in Ibadan North  to avoid distractions and focus on propagation of Seyibayo's second term  and how the lost glory of Ibadan north Constituency1 would be fully restored .

In her words,

"The best way to build Nigeria is to work in love , unity and sincerity and embrace egalitarianism.

"We are so fortunate! we've got a quintessential Governor who embraces egalitarianism in Oyo state ;and allows  women inclusion in politics.

"Let us not cease with the  building of our nation and Nigeria particularly in Oyo state  for this is the best way  to enjoy the power of unity. 

"Unity holds the Nation firm. Let's us be happy , not because we don't have challenges  but because we are more than conquerors . 

"Alone I can smile but together we can laugh. Alone I can enjoy but together we can celebrate. Alone I can talk but together we can speak. Let's promote things that unite us, than things that cause disunity. Unity is a great strength. Peace And Unity !Happy Independence

*HON. DR OLUFUNKE COMFORTERS ADENIYI-OLAJIDE*

_PDP Candidate, Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan North Constituency 1_

#Womeninclusion #GoodGovernance #VotePDP 

#Seyibayolekansi

#Onirisin

#Olutunude2023

NIGERIA @ 62; LET'S TAKE BACK OUR NATION. - REPS CANDIDATE JOHNSON

NIGERIA @ 62; LET'S TAKE BACK OUR NATION.  - REPS CANDIDATE JOHNSON

The Social Democratic Party Candidate for Federal House of Representatives in Ibadan Northwest Southwest Constituency of Oyo State, Hon Adeniyi Rotimi Johnson aka Ojasope has enjoined the electorates and the Nigerians in diaspora not to give up until we accomplish the last line of our national anthem; To build a nation where peace and justice shall reign.

According to the statement released by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, the Green Chamber hopeful wants Nigerians to use the opportunity of better credibility of the election by INEC to rescue the soul of Nigeria from the same people who have grounded the nation but still parading themselves as messiahs.

"Credibility, character and competency are important characteristics in anyone who wants to serve Nigeria at this crucial stage. I pledge to serve my people in faithfulness, honesty and fear of God, when you elect me as your Representative. I have been around in the political sphere for over 20years and there have been nothing contrary to what I pledged". Hon Johnson affirmed.

The former SA Media to the serving Senator of Oyo South and notable Public Relations consultant wants Nigerians to be grateful to God we still have a nation to call ours but be determined to make it a better nation through the ballots in 2023 because he can foresee electoral revolution.

I congratulate all Nigerians on this auspicious occasion of our 62nd independence anniversary; there is a colourful and bright light at the edge of this present dark tunnel, but only if we rise to do the needful.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY! 

Signed. 

Motunrayo Ibikunle

Special Assistant on Media & Publicity

Birthday:Comrade Olajide Peter Pens Congratulatory Messages To Hon Babatunde Oduyoye Majerita|OyoHints

I Olajide Olaoluwa Peter Fecilitate My Leader, Teacher, Political Mentor

Baba Metoo of Yoruba Land 

Hon Babatunde Oduyoye Majerita

Ex Member of Federal Representatives Of Ibadan South/North West

The Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor on Political  Matters and Strategy's, 

A great political leader;

A light in the darkness hope for the hopeless.

A man who has over the years proven his unquestionable integrity.

A man loved by both the old and the young.

A man whose name is chant every where in every lips because of how much he has done for the people. 

A man of peace,justice and integrity. 

Let work around any community and ask people about him and see how, he would be praised by both the old and the young.

He has proven beyond reasonable doubt thanks for being a Great Leader 💪💪💪

 A great blessing to all, to entire PDP family in Oyo State, even to me also; your sacrificial impact on my political journey

 He is very hardworking Man, kinds and generous,

He is Godly and friendly  person, He loves for the people can't be measured. 

He  loves and  believe  in unity.

You are such a  person  that  are well please ed, You motivates and encouraging people on  good  things.

 l can never forget your  impact in my Political career till l leave this world. 

I am so grateful that you have been blessed with another fabulous year. 

On this blessed day, I pray that all your wishes come true and that you have eternal happiness. 

As you celebrate this year May God grant you more fruitful years with grace and happiness,

May all your dreams come to reality. 

Once  again happy birthday The Leader

Baba Metoo 

Great Leader

Keepe keegbo keeto fun wa ooo 🙏🙏🙏

Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan North Constituency 1 candidacy; Facts that should be stated.

Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan North Constituency 1 candidacy; Facts that should be stated. 

The media team of Oyo State House of Assembly Candidate for Ibadan North Constituency1, Hon(Dr) Olufunke COMFORTER AdeniyI Olajide has responded to the recent viral news causing tension and confusion on the authentic  mandate owner of the constituency during primary.

As contained in a statement forwarded to Eaglessightnews, the statement reads: 

"Can two persons emerge as candidates for the same position from the same constituency? 

"Won't a house divided against itself fall? 

"Are we going to keep fighting ourselves and allow outsiders make mockery of us and capitalize on our weaknesses?

"Should we be arguing on a matter that is clear? 

"Is the intention not to serve? 

"Is there anything wrong with women inclusion? 

"Is it fair to all concerned for an individual to be a serving honorable, made the DG for the Governor's campaign in the Local government and still continue to pose himself as a candidate eligible to contest in the general elections?

"Isn't this act against the law; Misrepresentation to the general public as a candidate in the race to be voted for without having the party's certificate of return and knowing that another candidate has it? 

"Having supporters ready to cause mayhem; holding weapons visibly at a visitation of State Excos to the Local government

"In all of these, the chosen candidate, Honourable Olufunke Comforter, remains unmoved, and unshakable. The party has spoken, and the people have shown their unwavering support for the woman with a golden heart and she in turn will continue to tow the path of peace till victory is assured for the party in the general elections at all levels."