₦airaland Forum

Time to discuss is now!

APC is calling all youths of our party and supporters to 'TOWN HALL MEETING'.
Official representatives are coming to your local government to hear your view.

Be prepared!

My Trumpet flyover bridge will stop preventable deaths -Aregbesola

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State said yesterday that the flyover bridge he built on the Osogbo/Ife-Ibadan expressway would stop incessant motor accidents and preventable deaths on the road.

Speaking at a colloquium organised by Progressive e-Group in Osogbo, the state capital to review his seven year old administra-tion, Aregbesola said he had fulfilled his campaign promises and made positive impact on the lives of people of the state.

“We have completed the Trumpet flyover bridge on the Osogbo/Ife-Ibadan expressway and this will certainly stop incessant motor accidents at the Gbongan junction and preventable deaths on the road,” he said.

“Motorists are already using that bridge and when I looked at that bridge, I told myself that even on the day of judgement, that bridge alone is enough to speak for me before God.”

The governor commen-ded the Progressive e-Group and all youths in the state for their genuine interest in the development of the state and charged them to remain committed to the growth and progress of the state.

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE CONCLUDED 1ST REGIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT.

THE REGIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT held at the WOCDIF Center, 9th & 10th January 2017 together to discuss the aspirations of the proposed Strategic Western Nigeria Development Roadmap, and chart out innovative initiatives for the future. The theme of the summit is PRODUCTIVITY, PROSPERITY AND PEACE.

At the end of the summit the youth gathering agreed and resolved on the following actions as imperatives for the vision of the Strategic 25 year Western Nigeria Masterplan.
VISION for 2040
A region less dependent on fossil fuels
A region that is a hub for tourism and agricultural competitiveness
An educated workforce
A region of technologically developed urban centers
A peaceful and secure region
A globally competitive Yoruba Language and culture.
IMPERATIVES
GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS
That the entire Yoruba youth insist on restructuring of the current warped federal arrangement that stifles the growth of our region.
That from history, the youth agreed that the golden era of the region was in the era of regional governments and we should revert to a system of federalism based on regionalism
That the youth of Western Nigeria affirm their belief in one united Nigeria based on fairness, equity and strict adherence of doctrine of federalism, separation of powers and rule of law.
The need to enshrine in the Federal constitution a role for plebiscites or referendums on certain issues of public importance.
Youths in the region should be encouraged to participate in political governance at both the legislative and executive levels. The NOT TO YOUNG TO RUN proposal should be properly institutionalized at both federal and state elections.
That the Youth of Western Nigeria condemn the incessant herdsmen attack on innocent people across the country and appeal to the federal government to act as a matter of urgency to avert massive reprisal attacks.
That anti- open grazing laws be enacted throughout the country and commercially driven ranches be established.

EDUCATION
That the ultimate goal of education should essentially be to produce the quintessential Omoluabi, both in content and character. Our Education should bring enlightenment to the human mind; prepare people for the world of work; provide the platform for leadership recruitment and provide the means for character building, especially the development of the Total Man
ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
To tackle poor entrepreneurial skills and financial illiteracy, support and policies in Business Development and Entrepreneurial skill Development; and Financial Literacy Training should be deployed in states of the region
That Legal and Regulatory Frameworks should be put in place to harmonize and simplify the regime of taxes and levies and State governments to make public their services, procedures, cost and redress mechanism to encourage payment of taxes to lessen reliance on federal allocation.
The creative economy and informal economy (film, music, fashion, food, photography etc) should be properly structured to stimulate creativity and economic growth.
AGRICULTURE
That enablers should be put in place so the agriculture value chain be optimized for youth participation
SECURITY
That Joint actions will be pursued and sustained on security threats to guarantee the safety of lives, property and prosperity of the people of the region

At the end of the summit, all participants agreed that 25-year master plan as conceived by the Governments of the Western Nigeria is a step in the right direction and commend the government and people of the State of Osun and DAWN Commission on convening the Regional Youth Summit and look forward to the next edition in Oyo state.
To secure the future and that to articulate the shared values and aspirations of the Region in a living document and translating such to implementable actions and interventions will definitely make Western Nigeria a most preferred place to live, to work and to invest in the near future

VP Osinbajo, Tinubu, Soyinka, Others Storm Osun For Regional Youth Summit

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo is expected to declare open the Osun State Regional Youth Summit on Tuesday, 9th at WODIF center in Osogbo, the State capital.

Others expected include a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, award winning writer, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Gen. Alani Akinrinde, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II among other top dignitaries.

Speaking on the programme, the Commissioner For Regional Integration, Hon. Bola Ilori said the summit is to bring youths across the Western Region together to generate ideas that would take the region to greater heights.

“The summit is to provide platform for the youths of western region, to come together and plan the future of the region. The script will be written by them on how this region will be by 20 years and that is why we call it “West 2040”. So it is to involve the youths in the planning of how the region will be by year 2040.

“The Genesis of this was that all the Governors of the West met in July 23rd at Abeokuta where they resolved that there should be 25 years master plan for the region.”

Debunking the news that the Summit is politically motivated, Ilori said the Summit has no political undertone, adding that the Summit isn’t about political parties but about the future of the youths and the region.

“There would be no APC or PDP, there would only be the Yoruba Party of Nigeria which everybody is part of by birth. Also the decision of the master plan was taken by both APC and PDP at Abeokuta, it has no political colouration. It is a solution funding summit that we are putting together.”

“We want to build the culture of adding to the society, we want our youths to become productive and to generate ideas. We encourage our youths to come loaded with ideas because there be will official endorsement for their ideas at the Summit.”

Ilori added that the Summit would be tightly secured and that alcohol would not be allowed. He thereby urged interested youths to register for the Summit via the portal specifically launched for the summit.

Join Hon Bola Ilori, the State of Osun Commissioner for Regional Integration on 'LIVE CHAT' today by 1:00 Pm as he gives insight into details of the coning Western Nigeria Youth Summit.

Send your comments, questions and remarks on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bolailori & Twitter: @bolailori and Omoluabi Mobile TV.

You can also contribute through WhatsApp: on 08128866945,

Panelists: Punch Newspaper, TVC, Channels TV, Omoluabi TV, The Nation Newspaper, Media FAQ3 and DAWN Commission.


Signed
Wale Alabi
SSA, Regional Integration.

*Regional Youth Summit !!!*

*Dear Esteemed Participant,*

Receive from us the very compliments of the organisers of Regional Youth Summit themed West2040.

You will recall the event was postponed from 12th & 13th Dec. 2017 due to circumstances beyond our control.

We are pleased to notify you of a new date and venue for the summit.

*Date:* 9th & 10th of January, 2018
*Opening Time:* 10:00 am
*Venue:* WOCDIF EVENT CENTRE, RING ROAD, OSOGBO.

The summit which is an offshoot of the resolution of the six states of the Southwest to develop a 25 years master plan, is designed to create a platform for the youths of the region to contribute to the development of the master plan of the region.

Looking forward to receiving you.

Thank you!

*Wale Alabi,*
_SSA, Regional Integration_
*State of Osun.*

From the Stable of R- Connect Family we wish you prosperious new year.
HAPPY NEW

Breaking: Aregbesola Presents N173.9bn 2018 Budget To Osun Assembly, See Breakdown.

The Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has on Thursday presented the draft 2018 Budget of N173,980,083,007 to the State House of Assembly.

The Governor is presenting a budget that is N27,347,336,027 higher than that of 2017, the sum N146,632,746,980.00‎ was presented to the Assembly last year.

Aregbesola, presenting the draft Budget christened “Budget of Enduring Legacy” said it is anchored on the avowed commitment of his administration to provide a conducive living environment for the people of the State.

Summarising the draft 2018 revenue budget, the governor told the House of Assembly ‎the state will be expecting money to finance the budget from expected government share of Federation Account N27 billion forming 15.56%, Value Added Tax‎ N8.8 billion (5.10%).

Others are‎ Excess crude account‎ N77.7 billion‎ (0.04%),other revenue from FAAC ‎N5,052.6billion (2.90%), personal and corporate taxes are put at ‎N25.1 billion (14.45%) and N9.7 billion (5.58%) respectively,

Expected form Licences ‎is N1.5 billion (0.92‎%), General fees N20.8 billion (11.99%)‎, General. Earnings N3.6 billion (2.55%), rent on government buildings and rent on lands and others at ‎N335.7 billion (0.19%) and N279 billion (0.16%) respectively.

Other sources are. Repayment, investment income,‎ interest earned, reimbursement, domestic aids, foreign aids, domestic grant and foreign grants

‎The governor put the total year expected receipt at N151.9 billion ‎(87.34%), other sourced fund to finance specific projects are internal source and external are‎ N1.5 billion ‎(0.86%) and external source N20.5 billion (11.80%" respectively‎.

‎He said, "Our ultimate goal for the 2018 Budget is to ensure a continuous improvement in the welfare and standard of living of our people.

"This will be achieved by consolidating the previous achievements of this administration and do everything possible to recover

Osun Lawmaker Embarks On Constituency Social Support Programme, Empowers Constituents

By @Ayobami Rafiu Agboola , Osogbo

No fewer than 500 people from Ife North State Constituency of Osun State benefited from Constituency Social Support Programme, embarked upon by the representative of the area in the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Babatunde Olatunji

The beneficiaries included 100 farmers, 50 widows,70 senior citizens, 80 commercial motorcyclists, 100 artisans, 30 orphans, people living with disabilities and 40 vulnerable individuals.

Some of the materials distributed were, cutlasses, farm sprayers, rain booths, table size fridge, Omoluabi scales, Gas Cooking Warmer, school bags for the orphans, Clippers, Helmets, standing fans, ceiling fans, as well as cash gifts and cloths to widows and elderly women, among others.

Speaking at the event, Hon Olatunji said the empowerment programme was in fulfilment of his campaign promises to his constituents.

Olatunji further explained that the initiated programmes and policies aimed at alleviating the sufferings of the people.

He said the distribution of the materials was part of his gesture to give back to the society and empower his constituents especially in the agricultural business.

“This distribution is as a result of baseline studies of the need of the people in my constituency, materials are not just being distributed, they were chosen after due consultation.

While reiterating the commitment of the present administration in the state towards the general wellbeing of the people, he pledged his continuous support to the people, as he urged other public office holders to follow suit.

He therefore urged people of his constituency to support the present administration in the state in its quest to reposition the state for socio economic development.

He then assured those that were yet to benefit from the gesture not to be discouraged, saying that he would soon roll out similar empowerment programmes for them.

The leader of the house, Hon Timothy Owoeye, who also graced the occasion commended Olatunji for putting up such a programme and for having the interest of his people in mind.

Describing Olatunji as an astute and vibrant lawmaker, Owoeye said there was need for other lawmakers to emulate good gesture of the Edunabon born politician.

He noted that the constituency social support programme initiated by Honourable Olatunji was a laudable initiative.

Two of the beneficiaries, Mr Ojo Olufunsho and Lasisi Agbeleye expressed their gratitude and happiness to the lawmaker, and prayed for him.

JUST IN : New PDP faction emerges, opens secretariat in Asokoro.

A faction has emerged in the Peoples Democratic Party with a new Secretariat opened in the Asokoro district of Abuja.

The group is made up of some aspirants that lost out at the December 9 PDP National Convention.

The group led by Emmanuel Nwosu said it is emerging due to the imposition of a unity list on members at the National Convention.

The group named its faction as FRESH PDP.

"It's part of our assignments to connect the government with the people at the grassroots. This is what we do under the banner of R-Connect"

...Connecting the People of Western Nigeria...

First Western Nigeria Regional Youth Summit Postponed to Accommodate Yoruba Youths in Diaspora.

The state government of Osun has announced a short postponement of the highly anticipated first edition of Western Nigeria Regional Youth Summit scheduled for Osogbo this week due to demands of Yorubas in diaspora for effective participation.

Announcing the postponement at a press conference in Osogbo, the state's commissioner for Regional Integration, Bola Ilori expressed happiness at the huge acceptance and acclaim received by the idea of the summit.

"We must say we are pleasantly surprised at the huge interest the idea of the summit has generated across the country. We never estimatimated that it will receive this volume of enthusiasm. It's more surprising that we openly announced that we were not going to provide transport nor pay for accommodation yet 2097 conscious youths of western Nigeria have registered online on our portal before we closed it. This reality is quite different from the image people erroneously attached to our youths."

"We considered it a matter of pride and privilege to receive ‘appeal of interest’ to participate from youths in diaspora most especially those that live and work in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Also, a number of our youths currently resides in Northern and other Southern parts of the country. The appeal from these segments of our population has been so overwhelming. Most of them have planned to return home for the New year break." Ilori said.

Bola Ilori informed that "many of our elders and critical stakeholders are virtually unanimous that it will be a major historical error to shut this critical segment of our population out of this epoch-making event which is the first of its kind in the history of Nigeria".

"We have reached out to the office of the Vice President who is scheduled to declare the gathering open and some of the other dignitaries on this latest development and have expressed readiness to bend over backward to accommodate the request for a short shift in the date".

The Commissioner expressed the state's delight in observing that majority of the sons and daughters of Western region holds the development of the region as of highest priority.

Bola Ilori said the event will hold within the next two weeks "we hereby announce a short postponement of the Regional Youth Summit 2017, initially fixed for 12th &13th of December, 2017".

"In view of this consideration, we deeply regret all inconveniencies the postponement might have caused.

Please, be rest assured that a new date, within this festive season, will be communicated shortly." Ilori concluded.

The Commissioner also used the medium to express the government appreciation to the media and committee members "we want to thank you, gentlemen of the press, for your support since the first day we rolled out our plan to organize the first ever Non-Partisan Regional Youth Summit.

We appreciate the effort of our independent social media team for a job well done. We give kudos to all committees at various levels that had given so much time, energy and commitment to drive this initiative far within a very short period of time".

http://regionalconnect..ae/2017/12/first-western-nigeria-regional-youth.html

First Western Nigeria Regional Youth Summit Postponed to Accommodate Yoruba Youths in Diaspora.

  
The state government of Osun has announced a short postponement of the highly anticipated first edition of Western Nigeria Regional Youth Summit scheduled for Osogbo this week due to demands of Yorubas in diaspora for effective participation. 

Announcing the postponement at a press conference in Osogbo, the state's commissioner for Regional Integration, Bola Ilori expressed happiness at the huge acceptance and acclaim received by the idea of the summit. 

"We must say we are pleasantly surprised at the huge interest the idea of the summit has generated across the country. We never estimatimated that it will receive this volume of enthusiasm. It's more surprising that we openly announced that we were not going to provide transport nor pay for accommodation yet 2097 conscious youths of western Nigeria have registered online on our portal before we closed it. This reality is quite different from the image people erroneously attached to our youths."

"We considered it a matter of pride and privilege to receive ‘appeal of interest’ to participate from youths in diaspora most especially those that live and work in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Middle East. Also, a number of our youths currently resides in Northern and other Southern parts of the country. The appeal from these segments of our population have been so overwhelming. Most of them have planned to return home for the New year break." Ilori said. 

Bola Ilori informed that "many of our elders and critical stakeholders are virtually unanimous that it will be a major historical error to shut this critical segment of our population out of this epoch making event which is the first of its kind in the history of Nigeria". 

"We have reached out to the office of the Vice President who is scheduled to declare the gathering open and some of the other dignitaries on this latest development and have expressed readiness to bend over backwards to accommodate the request for a short shift in the date". 

The Commissioner expressed the state's delight in observing that majority of the  sons and daughters of Western region holds the development of the region as of highest priority.

Bola Ilori said the event will hold within the next two weeks "we hereby announce a short postponement of the Regional Youth Summit 2017, initially fixed for 12th &13th of December, 2017".

"In view of this consideration, we deeply regret all inconveniencies the postponement might have caused.

Please, be rest assured that a new date, within this festive season,  will be communicated shortly." Ilori concluded. 


The Commissioner also used the medium to express the government appreciation to the media and committee members "we want to thank you gentlemen of the press for your support since the first day we rolled out our plan to organize the first ever Non Partisan Regional Youth Summit.

We appreciate the effort of our independent social media team for a job well done. We give kudos to all committees  at various levels that had given so much time, energy and commitment to drive this initiative far within a very short period of time".

Breaking: Osun Postpones Regional Youth Summit, To Hold Before End Of The Year
The State Government of Osun has postponed the Regional Youth Summit which was scheduled for December 12 and 13, 2017, it will now hold before the year runs out.

The two -day Summit was aimed at engaging the youths as stakeholders in Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) to contribute through a robust discussion ideas which could foster amicable relationship among the people of the west and bring human and capital development.

Speaking with journalists, Hon Bola Ilori, Commissioner for Regional Intergration, said the postponement was to allow Yorubas in diaspora to participate in the summit.

He said the summit themed, ” West 2040: Productivity, Prosperity and Peace” would be attended by youths in Nigeria from the south west and in diaspora and necessitated the change.

Details Soon…

Ambo l'osun

People of Osun welcomes Governor's General @AkinwunmiAmbode the Governor of Lagos state to the @StateofOsun for the Regional Youth Summit,2017.
Date: 12th and 13th December
Venue: Atlantis Civic Center Osogbo.
#West2040 Productivity prosperity and peace https:///xiPP2r0Pcx

On Behalf of Osun of Osun and Hon. Bola Ilori Commissioner for Regional Integration state of osun welcome Vice President of Nigeria Prof Yemi Osinbajo to our dear state, for 2days Regional Youth Summit17 coming up on 12th & 13th of December 2017.

Tag: #West2040 Productive: prosperity and peace.
@raufaregbesola

South West Governors meet on Regional Integration Cooperation.

Governors of South West states on Wednesday rose from their meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital and promised to present a uniform position on the ongoing constitution amendment.
The governors after their meeting held behind closed doors for about two hours at the Oyo State Government House Agodi, Ibadan noted that the common position was reached in order to have a unified position.
Present at the meeting include the host, Senator Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun); Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos); Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) and Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti).
The governors after the meeting declared the need to present a common position and speak with one voice as a result of the fact that they have recognised themselves as brothers, hence their different political ideologies should not tear them apart.
They noted that despite their different political parties, they will forge ahead to fight for issues that affect their people at all times.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti who flanked with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State while addressing journalists at about 5.pm on Wednesday said all of them are brothers hence, they have decided to present a common position on the constitution amendment from the South Western part of the country.
He said “As you can see, all of us are one from Oduduwa, all of us being brothers we are presenting the same position on matters that are of common interest of all of us and we are doing it together.
“You are the one that did not ask the question, but if you are talking about specific issues, one of the issues or the issues that we tried to look at is the issue of constitution, there are many things that we have endorsed, but it is so clear to us that there is move on the issue of amendment of the constitution.
“And as expected, I believe and we know what will be our interest.
“So, we want to send a common position, to our Houses of Assembly and other stakeholders who believe can come along with us on the issues that we have agreed on that we believe that is of our common interest.”

These are our call center agent for any enquiry about Regional youth summit don't miss it ,

Good morning house and Happy Sunday. May this week be a fruitful one for all of us.

Let me briefly write few lines as contained in the concept paper of the coming Omni Regional Youth Summit.

The strategic focus of the Summit is aimed at bringing Western Nigerian Youth from around the world together to discuss the aspirations of the Development Agenda, the Strategic Western Nigeria Development Roadmap, and chart out innovative initiatives for the future.

Unlike traditional conferences, the Summit will not be transactional. Attendees will have an opportunity to listen, speak, and interact.

I believe this short note will help our understanding about the summit.

Thank you and God bless.

Wale Alabi
SSA to Gov of Osun
On Regional Integration

Good morning house and Happy Sunday. May this week be a fruitful one for all of us.

Let me briefly write few lines as contained in the concept paper of the coming Omni Regional Youth Summit.

The strategic focus of the Summit is aimed at bringing Western Nigerian Youth from around the world together to discuss the aspirations of the Development Agenda, the Strategic Western Nigeria Development Roadmap, and chart out innovative initiatives for the future.

Unlike traditional conferences, the Summit will not be transactional. Attendees will have an opportunity to listen, speak, and interact.

I believe this short note will help our understanding about the summit.

Thank you and God bless.

Wale Alabi
SSA to Gov of Osun
On Regional Integration

#West2040

Hello, kindly register online to participate in the coming Western Nigeria Youth Summit 2017.
Click the link below to register. Print your ticket or save it on your mobile and bring it along to the venue.
Thank you
http:///RegionalYouthSummit2017