Oyo Lawmaker, Yusuf Adebisi Urges Residents, Constituents To Be Awake to the Reality of the Cholera Outbreak and Prevention.

As cholera cases continue to rise in parts of Nigeria, Ibadan Southwest state constituency 1 lawmaker at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honourable Yusuf Adebisi have call all relevant agency for increased focus on children in the cholera response  and redoubles support to concerned governments in the cholera response.

Honourable Adebisi said he has issued a call for heightened vigilance and the adoption of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of a potential cholera outbreak in the Ibadan Southwest constituency 1 as this call is necessary having aware some part of the constituency which are still remote.

“Before now, we have provided borehole water pumps to all the six wards of the constituency and handed it over to each of the community leaders in all these areas but we must again call for serious precautions especially as this epidemic have spread in Lagos State and Ibadan next to Lagos, some our people still go to streams especially the children to play and that makes us activate an awareness among our people and  heightened surveillance through our scouts and medical personnel in our community health care centers".

It will be recalled that  Nigeria reported over 815 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths across 25 states in Nigeria.

The lawmaker, Yusuf Adebisi noted that following recent rains, urban slums and crowded areas with poor sanitation are particularly at risk sometimes and can be noticed in some part of the Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1.

He explained that cholera is a highly contagious disease that causes severe diarrhea and can be life-threatening, adding that it poses a significant health burden in areas with poor water treatment and sanitation, and could impact Lagos State.

“Cholera spreads through direct transmission by eating or drinking contaminated food or water, and indirect transmission due to poor sanitation and lack of handwashing. Symptoms of cholera include severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, rapid dehydration, muscle cramps, fever and sometimes collapse”, he said.

According to him, treatment options for cholera include rehydration using Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) for mild to moderate dehydration. Intravenous Fluids is used for severely dehydrated patients given only in medical facilities and supervised by medical personnel.

“To prevent cholera, citizens are urged to ensure safe drinking water by boiling, chlorinating, or using bottled water, and avoiding ice products made from untreated water. Maintaining proper sanitation by using toilets, safely disposing of faeces, and avoiding open defecation is crucial. 

Practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands with soap and clean water regularly, especially before eating, preparing food, and after using the toilet, is essential and following food safety guidelines”, He advised.

Former House Leader, Mulikat Adeola, Wife , Amos Ado Others Fetes Honourable Micheal Adewale Samson (MAS) On His Birthday

Top Ogbomoso politicians celebrate another young ,new breed Nigerian politician who have made waves across the politics of Ogbomoso and its environment, Honourable Micheal Adewale Samson on his birthday.

Among the notable politicians is the former House of representatives leader and one of the recognise amazon in politics, Alhaja Mulikat Akande Adeola, leaders of the party in Ogbomoso land , youths, women leaders in Ogbomoso North local government salute the young politician for his steadfastness since after his interest in the last general election in Oyo State where he contested for Ogbomoso North state assembly election. 

Speaking further, Alhaja Mulikat described MAS as he is popularly called as a very consistent, delightful, loyal and committed party man with full energy of vision and mission to serve his people dutiful.

Alhaja pray for more successful years and long life as she admonished the young politician not to relent in his ambition, that Nigerians belong to the young generations.

Also at the event is another Ogbomoso born agricultural expert, Amos Adewale Ado hailed Honourable Michael Adewale Samson (MAS) for being man of the people who have impacted positively to development of the individual and the party, both People's Democractic Party (PDP)  and Social democratic party (SDP).

"MAS is another great man Nigeria need to inject new breed in the politics of the state and he has really done so much for the people, I will advise that leaders in all political parties should not only be depending on aspirants money but also look inward and see the qualities in each of them as I believe Honourable MAS shall definitely be a candidate if given the opportunity to lead any party" Amos said.

Also at the event are women leaders from all the wards in Ogbomoso North local government, PDP and SPD party faithfuls, Alhaja Mulikat Adeola right hand man, Mr. Sunday RCC, family and friends.

Meanwhile Honourable MAS have earlier sent a Sallah message to all Muslim ummah for the celebration which is the symbol of love and passion God has for humanity, saying it is a lesson for every human to value life and guide jealously, praying for sustainable development,peace in Oyo State and Nigeria.

Ogbomoso Born Agric-Bussiness Man Amos Adewale Ado Felicitates Muslim Ummah In Oyo

The Management of Hamama farms limited Ogbomoso under the supervision of the Managing director Honourable Amos Adewale Ado has felicitated with all the Muslim Ummah in Ogbomoso and Oyo State as they join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

Eid-el-Kabir, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant time for reflection, prayer, and community. As Muslims across the nation commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, we are reminded of the virtues of faith, dedication, and sacrifice.

In Sallah message, Honourable Amos Adewale Ado expressed deep appreciation for the people over peaceful Sallah celebration across the state and the government of Oyo State under Governor Seyi Makinde's leadership and his contributions to the state. He emphasized the Governor’s unwavering commitment to the development and prosperity of the areas in Oyo State.

Amos Adewale Ado said prayer should be the only way to commit the hearts and wills of every leader to doing right and delivering on mandates.

“I urge us not to limit these acts of charity, love, and sacrifice to the celebration only but to let it be a culture to imbibe now and forever.

“I urge us to pray for a better tomorrow, and may our prayers bring succour and healing to our land.

“Let us continually pray for our leaders and our dear country for peace, love, understanding and prosperity,” he said.

He advised the Muslim faithful to remember the act of sacrifice in all their activities and ensure that they exhibit the same virtue to their fellow humans.

Mr Amos Adewale Ado prayed for God’s blessings, peace and prosperity for all the Muslim faithful and citizens and wisdom for the country’s leaders.

Economy: Amos Adewale Ado Extend Hands of Humanity To Aged In Ogbomoso South.

Government must re focused on her approach to the present dwindling economy for the sake of the aged to survive in Nigeria. Amos Adewale Ado of Amos Ado foundation made this statement during his visit to one the Septuagenarian in Ogbomoso South local government to cushion the effect of the state of economy in the country. 

While speaking at the early hour on Tuesday during his visit to Ibapon area of Ogbomoso South local government, Amos Adewale Ado emphasis that this is the time Nigerians have to come together and fraternize in unity to lend hands of help , fellowship and love to one another.

He acknowledged the stimulus packages of His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde for the civil servants, citizens of the states and residents , commending Gov. Makinde for being a friendly, people's Governor and admonished the federal government to spread his stimulant packages to the grassroot.

Amos said " Nigerians are bitter, they are not enjoying the dividends,the economy is harsh, hence it makes many industry to collapse so many youth have lost their jobs and this has an adverse effect on the home front because many of them take care of the aged ones and this can happen if their is a conducive environment".

"Therefore Nigerians need a conducive environment to thrive and this call for us as an individual to lends hand of support to the aged, giving is my gift and hobby and this is exactly what I will continue to do with the little resources God give me " Amos conclude.

It will be recalled that Amos Adewale Ado is the founder of Amos Ado foundation with mission to redefine 

Ooni Appoints Former Ecobank MD, CEO Akinwuntan, Omisore, Odeyemi Others on the Board of Ife Steering Committees.

Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni Babatunde Akande Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ojaja I I, CFR has announced realignment and reconstitution of three key institutions saddled with the responsibility of repositioning of the ancient city for the desirable advancement with well qualified illustrious sons and daughters personality, captains of industries who are Ife sons and daughters to constitute   Ife development board (IDB), Ife Board of trustees (IBoT)and Ife Trust Fund (ITF).

The nomination came up after  extensive consultations and robust deliberations between the palace and relevant stakeholders ensuring a balanced blend of the wisdom of the elders with the fresh perspectives of the younger generation needed for a more advanced and well-rounded community, embracing the knowledge and experiences of different age groups capable of paving the way for progress and innovation by Ooni.

Among the worthy ambassadors saddled with the huge responsibility on the board of Ife Trust Fund is the former MD/CEO Ecobank, Nigeria Patrick Akin Akinwuntan from Orunto Obalufe compound and many other captains of industry.

Patrick Akinwuntan is a foremost financial and a Chartered Accountant expert,  Pan African Banker and Fintech expert. He holds an MBA, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Senior Executive program. He is also an honorary Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

Patrick commenced his professional career at EY International and practiced investment banking at Manufacturer’s Merchant Bank (now Fidelity Bank) before a 26-year pan-African banking career at Ecobank where he held various executive positions across Africa. He retired in 2022 as the Managing Director & Regional Executive of Ecobank Nigeria.

Akinwuntan has an extraordinary passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and innovation in financial services. He led the launch of the first international credit-card in West frica, a unified pan-African banking App, various consumer banking products and instant fund transfers across 33 African countries in 18 currencies.

He is currently involved as DBA student at Cranfield School of Management - 2023-2027, Adjunct Faculty at the Lagos Business School, Independent non-executive director on the board of Airtel Nigeria, MudoZangl Nigeria Limited and Opolo Global Innovation Limited.

Also is a member of the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Co-Chair of the Advisory board of Retail banking Councils for Africa, member of the Board of Trustees of the Fintech Association of Nigeria, EY Alumni Nigeria, KSM Charity Foundation among others.

Other eminent personalities on the boards include Chief Agboola Odeyemi,  Senator Iyiola Omisore  former Local government boss and Commissioner in Lagos State ,Hon. Kehinde Bamigbetan among others.

Amos Ado Foundation Boss Donates Trophy For Sports Development In Ogbomoso

Grassroot Sports development in Nigeria should be encourage if we need to rightfully belong to world stage sporting activities.

This was made known to journalist in Ogbomoso when the chief executive and Chairman Amos Ado Foundation, Mr. Ado Amos was presenting a trophy to Osupa primary Day school in the ancient city of Ogbomoso and received by Iyalode of Ogbomoso, Chief Mrs. Rebecca Oluwakemi Ogundare and the school teachers.

Speaking at the presentation of the trophy,Amos emphasis that sports development is the only way to catch them young and remain the best in all the sporting activities in Nigeria and it must come from the grassroot stages.

"My mission is to encourage out youths to be involved in sporting activities and build a career in it, because we a lots of talents among our pupils and we need to discovered and train them and go for competitions,it is a major way to engage our youths in the society and this does not affect their academic career.

"I appeal to other private organisations to support these pupils in sporting activities because that is the only way to go by if we need results in our sporting activities. Their is a well laid planned and framework for sports in developed countries and that is why they are ahead of us".

"Basically, I am donating the trophy to the Osupa Primary Day School to kick start my plans in sports development because investment in this sector is another way of revenue generation, sports brings everyone together in unity" he said.

Amos Ado who was accompanied by Mr. Sunday was welcome by Iyalode of Ogbomoso, Chief Mrs. Rebecca Oluwakemi Ogundare, head teachers of the school and the pupils.

Iyalode of Ogbomoso, Chief Mrs. Rebecca Oluwakemi Ogundare expressed gratitude to Amos Ado Foundation team for bringing up the lofty idea, saying sports development in Ogbomoso is a long time dream of the council of chiefs of Oba Ghandi Olaoye, the Soun of Ogbomoso because is the only way to foster unity and develop skills and talents that will be valuable and be a good ambassador of city,state and the nation at large.

It will be recalled that Grassroots sports development received a boost with the introduction of the sporting competition among Nigerian university students organised by the Nigerian Universities Games Association (NUGA).

So was the introduction of the National Sports Festival during the Yakubu Gowon administration shortly after the Nigerian Civil War.

The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) also came into existence to add energy to the new enthusiasm in grassroots sports development that was sweeping across the land.

However, sports enthusiasts believe that those sports development is what Amos Ado Foundation is bringing up to develop talents and skills from grassroot.