The Group Managing Director of OOK Farms Group, Omolara Svensson, has encouraged both the youths and adults to go back to farming for agri-business opportunities, saying Oyo State has the potential of feeding the whole of West Africa, as the company concluded its plan to launch its online agribusiness radio and tv. Omolara, who participated in a radio program tagged …
The Oyo State House of Assembly has suspended Mr. Sarafadeen Omirinde, the chairman of the Saki West local government area. The suspension was enacted on Tuesday to facilitate an investigation into several allegations leveled against the chairman in a written correspondence submitted to the House. The correspondence, signed by a two-thirds majority of the legislative members of the local government, …
In a shocking incident that has rocked the University of Ibadan (UI) and the entire Oyo State community, Professor Opeyemi Ajewole, a renowned expert in Social and Environmental Forestry, was brutally killed by unidentified gunmen on Monday night in the state capital, Ibadan. According to reports, Prof. Ajewole was attacked while driving home, leaving the academic community in deep sorrow …
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Dr. Rauf Salami as the new Provost of the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo. Dr. Salami, a native of Saki in Oyo State, will assume the role following the completion of Prof. Kamoru Olayiwola USMAN’s two-term tenure on July 20, 2023. Dr. Salami, a distinguished alumnus of the College, brings a …
The Group Managing Director of OOK Farms Group, Omolara Svensson, has congratulated Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on his swearing-in as governor of the state for a second term. Omolara said Governor Makinde’s re-election is a testament to his exceptional performance during his first term, particularly in the agricultural sector. “His commitment to the growth and prosperity of the agricultural …
The Oyagaga Family has declared IBEDC Agodi Service Unit, NTA SHOPPING COMPLEX, BANK OF INDUSTRY, OANDO FILLING STATION, INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND (ITF), OTHERS as ILLEGAL occupants of their landed property at Queen Elizabeth Road, Wesleyan Road, Oke Agodi Kube Road, Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria. According to the statement issued by the family, a formal notice was previously issued on …
In response to the recent announcement calling for a protest against the establishment of the College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH) in Iseyin, the people of Iseyin have reiterated their commitment to the project. They firmly believe that the college is here to stay, in line with the directive …
In its mission to revolutionize agribusiness in Nigeria, OOK Farms, in conjunction with the Association of Registered Social Youth Club in Oyo State hosted the second edition of her Agribusiness Annual symposium. Agriculture has always been an integral part of our culture and economy in Nigeria, OOK Farms believe it is high time to change the orientation of the youth …
Oyo State Waste Consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd. has revealed that it is adopting an improved technology-based waste management system, to enhance a safe and habitable environment in the State. Speaking at a recent forum held in Ibadan to commemorate this year’s World Earth Day, the Chief Strategy Officer, of Mottainai Recycling Ltd., Ms. Uloma Airhienbuwa revealed that new technology has …
Charity they say begins at home, and so has Ambassador Ayo George put into practice with his Foundation’s project titled, Love, Gifts and The Widow, targeted solely at widows in Oyo State where he resides. The project which commenced in 2021 with 100 widows, has grown into reaching out to 300 widows in 2023. Widows from various communities in Ibadan, …
