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*OYO OPENS VIEWING CENTERS FOR AFCON CUP MATCHES*.   Oyo state government has opened veiwing centre in the state where live matches of the ongoing AFCON Cup holding in Coted'lvoire are being televised for free.   The State  Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Ajoke Adefemi made this known while briefing news men in her office. According to her,  the gesture was part of Governor Seyi Makinde's efforts at promoting sporting activities in the nooks and crannies of the Pace Setter state.     She revealed that the AFCON Cup free telecast is aimed at bringing the Youths in the state together and give all soccer loving fans a sense of belonging as they stand to enjoy every beat of the AFCON match in a condusive environment.    The Commissioner , while assuring that security agencies and monitoring staff are in place to ensure peace and security at the centre called on corporate companies and enterprenueurs ...

The Oyo State Government has commenced training of one hundred and ninety-nine facilitators to enrol beneficiaries into the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme. The Oyo State Head, State Cash Transfer Unit, Mr. Akintunde Gbadamosi stated this in Ibadan, at a workshop for Cash Transfer facilitators from the thirty-three local government areas of the state. Mr. Gbadamosi noted that the beneficiaries were expected to receive a monthly stipend of twenty-five thousand naira for three months. He said the training of officers will fast-track the process and make it easier for the beneficiaries to access the cash transfer. Gbadamosi also said a total of 199 Local Government officers working on the project comprising 33 desk officers, 133 cash transfer facilitators, and 33 Grievance Redress Officers are being trained to be knowledgeable on the procedure for enrollment and sensitization of the beneficiaries. Mr. Gbadamosi stated that 240,649...

The Oyo State Government has unveils a groundbreaking collaboration with Careerlink  to redefine the economy future of the state. The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon Wasilat Adegoke Adefemi stated this on tuesday, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan.          She urged the Youths  not just to talk the talk but to walk the walk, revolutionizing opportunities and igniting the pathway to economic empowerment. She noted with delight, that the present administration would continue to  unleash the force of our State's youths and catalyze economic dynamism. "We're not stopping at creating opportunities, we're propelling them. The introduction of the cutting-edge Talent Management System is set to connect skilled individuals with a slew of diverse employment opportunities. No more waiting in the wings. It's time for the youth to take center stage, showcasing their skills, and stepping into vibrant careers. "It's not just...

As National Youth Day is being marked on every November 1 , Oyo State Government says youth empowerment   programmes. and policies are  being vigorously pursued by Seyi Makinde's Administration in  the State. The State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Honourable  Wasilat  Adegoke Adefemi  stated this in a statement issued in Ibadan and made available to newsmen . She said the present Administration would continue to pursue policies that will engender better future for youths in the State. She noted with delight that Oyo state Government  has continued to provide adequate opportunities through  small scale loans as well as giving government jobs to graduating youth.  The Commissioner called on youths to refrain from unlawful behaviour that could smear their image. Hon Wasilat Adegoke Adefemi urged them to always contribute  their quota towards the development of Oyo State . She however felicitates with the young Nigeri...

All tertiary institutions Union leaders and indigenous student associations in Oyo state on Monday met with the new commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke  in a bid to revitalize the existing relationship between Governor Seyi Makinde's administration. The meeting between Hon. Adegoke and the student union leaders came after the warning protest held by the students last week. It will be recalled that the state students beseeched the state government office last week with agitations that, the state governor has not been forthcoming with his promises to students as well as seeing students as very important tools for the progress of his administration. During the visit to the commissioner after the protest, the students union leaders implored the commissioner to use her office to facilitate their demands from the government. The student bodies that visited the commissioner include the Federation of Oyo State Students Union,  FOSSU NATIONAL council, Fe...

An   Award has been bestowed on the ministry  of Youth and Sport in Oyo State  The  Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sport Honourable Wasilat Adegoke  Adefemi received the Award  on behalf of the Ministry . The Award  was conferred  on the Ministry having excelled on  Strategic Plan Implementation  ,Quality of Submission . It was during  a Retreat organized for  Polity Office Holders . Responding  ,the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Hon Wasilat Adegoke Adefemi expressed her delight promising to do her best to move the Ministry forward .  She hinted the Award would spur her to do more in serving the people of Oyo state,as she appreciated Oyo state Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde for giving her enabling environment to excel and for giving her opportunity to serve .  Adegoke equally thanked the management and staff of the Ministry for their supports and co-operation,noting that th...

The Oyo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke has said youth inclusion in governance is a requisite for robust democracy and accountability in Nigeria. Hon Adegoke said the concept of youth as leaders of tomorrow has constricted a very important social category to the political fringe and reduced a demographic strength to a political minority The Oyo female commissioner made the statement in her office while receiving Chief Olajuwon Adelokun Subair "Anlugbua 1",  the Ibadan Youngest Mogaji,  Chief Olajuwon, the Mogaji Ile nla Labiran Ibadan in his discussion with the commissioner, urged government to make case for Ibadan youths in the present administration. He implored Hon. Wasilat to use her office to make provision for, especially idle and less privileged youths through employment, empowerment, and engagement. The Ibadan Mogaji urged Hon. Wasilat to allow her office to collaborate with youth, to foster peace and improve the ...