Oyewo Commissioned Office in Osogbo, Presents Scholarship Award to Students, Appoints 40 Legislative Aides

The city of Osogbo was yesterday agog as the ancient city witnessed the grand opening of the Constituency Relations Office of Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency.

The office complex, built by Hon. Olubukola Oyewo, the member representing the Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was commissioned by Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

The commissioning also witnessed the presentation of letter of appointments to 40 legislative aides that will assist in the effective discharge of his legislative duties, presentation of scholarship prize award to winners of Bukoy Essay and Oratory Contest for tertiary institution students, and the official inauguration of the BUKOY Foundation.

While speaking with newsmen, the lawmaker affirmed that the essay and oratory contest was to prepare the students for governance and to improve their educational standard.

As to why he founded BUKOY Foundation, he iterated that " the foundation will develop micro-credit programmes for artisans and traders, while the constituency office will not only serve as the centre for gathering ideas to move the constituency forward but also a vocational training centre for various entrepreneurial skills for youths"

In his remarks, Hon. Oyewo appreciates all persons who graced the occasion, and seek for more support of his constituents towards a successful administration.

Oyewo Moves Motion on Flooding; House of Reps Mandates NEMA to Provide Relief Materials to Victims

The House of Representatives has urged the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, to provide relief materials for the communities affected by recent devastated flooding in Osogbo Federal Constituency in the State of Osun.

In a motion moved on the floor of the House of Representatives by Hon. Bukola Oyewo, who represents Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency in which he called the attention of the House to the negative impact of the flood on the lives and economic activities of the people of the area, that has led to decline in agricultural production and other water- borne diseases"

The House of Representatives also urged the Federal Ministries of Water Resources and Environment, and Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority to urgently visit the affected communities for an on-the-spot assessment of the effect of the menace and assess the possibly of constructing water channels to prevent further flooding. The House however mandated the House Committees on Environment, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Ecology Fund and Water Resources to visit the affected areas to ascertain the extent of damage caused by the flooding for the purposes of appropriating funds in the 2020  budget estimates to address the problem.

Recall that the challenge of flooding in Osogbo federal constituency was enormous and the need for support of the Federal Government in finding a lasting solution to the menace has become imperative as many victims have been rendered homeless, apart from losing their sources of livelihood.

"Be resolute and Steadfast in Pursuit of Peace and Unity"- Bukoy urges Nigerians on Independence Anniversary

The Member of the House of representatives representing Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bukola Oyewo has urged Nigerians to remain steadfast and resolute in the pursuit of peace, unity among all citizens of the country.

The lawmaker who made the appeal in his message on the 59th anniversary of the nation’s independence, also reiterated his commitment to his promises to ensure his constituents are given the real dividends of democracy.

While congratulating  President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR), the Governor of the State of Osun, Gboyega Oyetola and all Nigerians especially his constituents on the anniversary, he extolled the sacrifices of the founding fathers of the nation “whose sweat and contributions paved the way for the country’s achievement of independence which we celebrate today”

Hon. Bukola Oyewo further commended the fighting spirit of the founding fathers, fallen heroes and heroines, the Armed Forces and other security agencies for their efforts to preserve the unity and sustain our co.existence of the country.

“My  gratitude also goes to the good people of Osun State – our amiable elders and leaders, public and civil servants, the artisans, members of the various professional bodies, market men and women for your unswerving support to the government of the state of Osun”, the lawmaker added.

Bukoy Congratulates Gov. Oyetola on Birthday Anniversary, Prays for God Protection, Guidance

The Honourable Member representing Osogbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has congratulated Governor Gboyega Oyegola on his 65th birthday.

In a statement released by his media office, he described Gov. Oyetola as a blessing to his generation, State of Osun and Nigeria as a whole.

Oyewo said Oyetola had reasons to celebrate, adding that his 65 years on earth have been full of activities and that better years were ahead for the Governor.

The lawmaker recalled that just about a year ago, nobody knew that Oyetola would emerge the governor of the state, saying that it was obvious “the people’s Governor” adequately prepared for the task of ruling the state regarded as the state of the virtuous at this material time.

“I wish my action Governor a happy birthday. Governor Oyetola deserves all the accolades he could get on a day like this.

“While I wish him many happy returns of the day, I want to emphasise that it is very clear that the APC and the people of Osun State did not make a mistake by choosing Governor Gboyega Oyetola to rule the state at this period.

“Just as Governor Oyetola promised during the campaign, he has hit the ground running and we have all seen that he has the capacity to move the State of Osun forward and take it to the next level.

“I am so happy to rejoice with you on your special day and my prayers are that God will give you long life, wisdom and understanding to direct the affairs of a state as complex like Osun, which everyone is looking up to as the number one in Nigeria,” He said.

The lawmaker urged the people of the state to continue to cooperate with the Governor in his plans to turn the fortune of the state around and further make it the envy of other states in the country.

He added the Governor had all the qualities required to fix all the sectors of the state, and that the coming months would further reveal the capability of the Governor.

“Above all, I want to join millions of others to felicitate with our action Governor and pray that God will give him long life as well as the strength and wisdom needed for him to actualise all his laudable plans for the state,” the statement reads.

Bukoy Celebrates Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola @ 59

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo (Bukoy) has described the wife of the immediate past Governor of the State of Osun and the Minister of Interior, Her Excellency, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola as an quintessential mother and an amazon.

Hon. Oyewo made this assertion in a congratulatory message released from his media office in Osogbo to mark the 59th birthday anniversary of Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola.

In the release signed by him, Oyewo said Her Excellency's loyalty and support to her husband, former Governor Rauf Aregbesola and by extension to the people and government of the state of Osun during the last administration stands her out as an amazon among her equals.

"There is no gainsaying that when the history of the new State of Osun is being written, the name of Her Excellency, Alhaja Aregbesola will be written in gold. Her contribution with the establishment of Shericare Foundation in no small measure positively affects the lives of the people and consequently aid the social stability that the last administration in the state of Osun  witnessed"

While wishing her a hitch free 59th birthday celebration, Hon. Oyewo prayed to God to endow the celebrant long life, sound health and mind.

Flood: Bukoy sympathises with victims, seeks FG’s intervention

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has appealed to the Federal Government to assist the state in combating flood disaster.

He made the appeal, today, in response to the flood disaster that affected some areas in Osogbo, Olorunda, Irepodun and Orolu Local Governments.

Some houses and shops in Osogbo, Ilobu and Ifon-Osun were ravaged by flood following the downpour that ran through last week till date.

He described the challenge of flooding as enormous, saying the Federal Government’s support is needed in finding a lasting solution to the disaster.

The lawmaker commended the Governor's prompt response and effort of the state government towards putting a stop to the disaster in various parts of the state by bringing dredging machines to clear the flooded sites and create necessary expansion to allow for free flow of water in the affected areas. He urged the government to extend the effort to other parts of Osogbo Federal Constituency.

The Orolu-born politician further disclosed that the state government had earlier requested for support from the Federal Government through the office of the Secretary to the Government of Federation, Boss Mustapha, adding that the Federal Government had promised to support the state in that regard.

He warned the residents against dumping of refuse in the canals and rivers, and added that the act was partly responsible for flooding since the blockage arising from the bad habit will prevent water from flowing freely to the appropriate destination.

While assuring the victims that he will do the needful to further attract federal government intervention in order to complement the efforts of the state government, the lawmaker said the environmental task force, as promised by the State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola would be deployed to prevent residents from dumping their refuse in the canals and rivers.

Meanwhile, residents are now counting their losses as incessant rainfall which led to an upsurge of rivers, displaced them and also destroyed property worth millions of naira.

While sympathising with the affected residents, he urged them to stay away temporarily from the flood-prone areas.

"Your Life Has Been a True Reflection of Diligent Service to Humanity"- Bukoy Celebrates Famoodun @ 61

Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has described the State of Osun APC Party Chairman, Prince Gboyega Famoodun as “a hardworking, goal-getter, and an exemplary icon of leadership.”

In a goodwill message to the State Party Chairman on the occasion of his  birthday, the lawmaker wrote: “I am proud of your amazing zeal and commitment to duty and your passion for the progress of Osun State and Nigeria.”

According to the Oyewo, the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Water Resources, “Prince Famoodun is a team leader who inspires others in addition to his humility, which are essential ingredients of leadership.”

“Sir, since your inception as the state party chairman, you have carried out your responsibilities with humility and impressive dedication, and I urge you not to rest on your oars, we are proud of your success and progress”, Oyewo further noted.

Oyewo, in a statement made available to newsmen by his media office in Osogbo, also wished him many Happy Returns, good health and abundant blessings.

Xenophobia: House of Rep Member, Bukoy Condemns attack on Nigerians in SA, Caution against Reprisal Attacks

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has condemned the attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa.

Oyewo who spoke through his Media Office in Osogbo said the growing xenophobic attacks on innocent and law-abiding Nigerians in some parts of the Republic of South Africa in the past few weeks have become one too many in recent years and, therefore, stand condemnable by all men and countries of goodwill.

He said "the United Nations Charter on Peoples Rights and African Union’s Conventions and Protocols, to which both Nigeria and the Republic of South Africa are signatory, allow for free movement of persons, goods and services. It is therefore, bewildering and unsettling that it is fast becoming a pastime of some nations of the world, for every flimsy reason, to treat Nigerians resident in their countries as objects of disdain and torture .This has got to stop.

“I, therefore, call on our leaders, especially, members of the Executive, to join hands with the Parliament and engage the leadership of the Republic of South Africa, especially, President Cyril Ramophosa and the South African Parliament, towards finding a definite and lasting solution to the ongoing act of insanity in that country against Nigerians over there.

“On our part as Members of the House of Representatives, we are already monitoring closely situations in the Republic of South Africa beyond what is being put out in the social media. We are also reaching out to Nigerian authorities and our leaders across the globe in order to see what could be done to effectively manage the ongoing carnage against our people. We use this opportunity to also appeal for calm among our people, who, understandably, may be highly agitated by the gravity of the attacks,” he added.