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OBAT’s Son, Abayomi Akinruntan’s Rising Profile (his bright chances of becoming Ondo Speaker)

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The race for the position of the next Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly is gathering momentum by the day, as many politicians, young and old from the Sunshine State are jostling for the post regarded as highly important by keen observers in the politics of the State.

 

One of the most mentioned candidates for the position is the first son of the Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Frederick Eniti Akinruntan, Abayomi.

 

Abayomi, a businessman and oil and gas expert who is returning to the Ondo State Assembly for the third time is obviously the most experienced and qualified with records to show for his position as the most senior ranking member in the parliament.

 

Aside from his father’s influence, Abayomi through his ABA Foundation which he created about a decade ago has been able to prove his worth as he used the platform to cater for his people in Ondo State in the area of empowerment, job creation, grants and scholarship and health provision. No one in the State Assembly can meet up with the record which had endeared him to the young, the old, the rich and ordinary people of Ondo State.

 

For someone well prepared for a leadership role, he once narrated his experience where his first job was as a pump attendant at one of his father’s Obat Petroleum in Ibadan.

 

He confessed the 6 months working experience improved the way he sees life and influenced his relationship with the people. He was glad to have risen through the ranks and eventually became a manager in one of the fuel stations before he was appointed the Director of Operations with Obat Oil.

 

Yomi’s coming into politics was as a means to get closer to his people and it was a decision that stunned many of his friends who wondered how he left a good career in oil and gas to come into public service.

 

Born to the royal family of Oba Akinruntan in 1973, the prince had his eyes set on what to become, as he takes after his father’s philanthropic gestures, giving to the people.

 

The word on the streets and the lips of many presently in Ondo State is the gains of having him as the Speaker, a position of influence that attracts the best in politics and governance.

 

 

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Amidst Denial, Ibadan Billionaire, Dotun Sanusi To Contest For Governor

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November 22, 2023

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Despite his denial, Ilaji Farm boss, Dotun Sanusi has his eyes on the governorship seat of Oyo State.

 

Those in the know claimed the billionaire who also owns the Icast International school is hinging his chances on his closeness with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

 

Sanusi whose influence in the last election was put in play to deliver for the re election of Governor Seyi Makinde has become a sort of political influence in Oyo State.

 

The Ilaji boss, some days ago denied the guber ambition claims.

 

In his words, the billionaire claimed ‘anything that has to do with politics, count me out’.

 

But sources maintained his denial was part of the plans.

 

 

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Former-Governor, Fatai Ahmed Back On Social Grill Years After Embezzlement Allegation

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November 2, 2023

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-Tunde Ayanda
In what seemed like his first social appearance four years after leaving office as the Governor of Kwara State, Dr Abdulfatai Ahmed is back on party circuit.
The soft spoken politician who had some encounters with the EFCC 8 years after serving as governor made a surprise appearance at Ara town some days ago for the chieftancy ceremony of Sodium boss, Bisoye Fagade as the Asoju Oba of Ara Kingdom.
Decked in white flowing agbada with a cap to match, Dr Ahmed appeared calm as usual as he acknowledged greetings from friends and admirers.
The chieftancy ceremony conducted at the palace of the Alara of Ara kingdom, Oba Olubayo Adesola Windapo who presented instrument of office and certificate to Fagade and is wife said the brand expert was found worthy of the honour because of his invaluable contributions to humanity.
Kunle Afolayan, Rotimi Ajanaku, Steve Ayorinde, Yomi Fash, Lanre Alfred, Akinwale Akinwole were part of the guests spotted at the event where Tolu Obey and the Adunni Nefertiti lighted up the space with their electrifying performances.
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‘Student Loan Is The Needed Button To Inspire Youths’ -Dr Adetunji Adeosun

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October 26, 2023

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London-based educationist, Dr Adetunji Adeosun has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-introducing students’ loan in the country.
He said this is the right button to press if the Nigerian education sector must be revamped and resuscitated. It is the best way to encourage and inspire ambitious Nigerian youths. It will also minimize ‘japa syndrome’.
While making more clarification, he submitted: “Education is not cheap, in most developed countries, students’ loans help to support and improve the quality of education. There should be no fear about students absconding with the loan because the world is a global village.
“If a student defaults in Nigeria and absconds to Canada, technology can be used to retrieve back the money because the financial institutions are linked together. Students’ loan is also available in the UK, Canada, USA and the bank of education is crucial for educational development in Nigeria”.
The forward-looking educationist also identified how generation of functional data can help revamp falling education standards in Nigeria.
He equally cautioned governments at all levels not to pay lip service to the uplift of education sector in the country.
He said, “The state of education in Nigeria has not been encouraging, there is a program for international students’ assessment that is controlled by the organization for economic development globally. It is an assessment based on Mathematics, English and one-science subject; the leading country in the world is China followed by Singapore, Estonia among others.
“In this list, Nigeria is completely missing because they do not have the data to evaluate us. The quality of our education cannot be evaluated while a country like Ghana can be evaluated. Critical data is missing in our educational system”.
The UK trained expert made these submissions while featuring on a weekly radio show, Ayekooto on Radio’ anchored by Olayinka Agboola and broadcast live on Splash 105.5FM, Felele Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State recently.
Dr. Adeosun further revealed that the current state of primary education in the country is worrisome while adding that the morale of teachers is at the lowest ebb owing to the lackadaisical attitude of successive governments in the country.
He added: “Education starts from conception; learning does not start from the primary school, it starts the moment a child is born that is why women are the most powerful influencers of education. There is a plan we designed and submitted to the federal ministry of education known as pre-natal to lifelong learning in which women are the most powerful influencers of children.
“If from conception, we can train the mothers on the importance of education, they will be able to assess, guide their children and come up with solutions. To build education start with the mothers and research has shown that children who started education within 36 months have higher cognitive and mental ability. The foundation of education is built from home”.
Adeosun further urged governments at all levels in the country to prioritize the welfare and training of teachers in the country.
“There should be a teachers’ protection act; I think if a teacher has not received his salary by month end, he should be able to collect 75% of his salary from an education bank which should be urgently set up by our government.”
Dr Adeosun spoke further, “Any country without a skilled workforce will have a high unemployment rate. If our children are educated and gainfully employed, the economy will blossom. Education is a priority and UNESCO has mandated that the budget for education must be 21% and a mechanism must be put in place to manage the funds. This is the time for a digitalized educational system in the South West States especially, in order to monitor the learning ability of each student.
The UK based expert further revealed that the Engr. Seyi Makinde-led administration in Oyo State will need about 47 billion naira to revamp basic education in the state while urging the Federal government to look for a novel way to address learning-poverty and revitalize the educational system in the country.
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