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19/11/2023

OIkF FREE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SKILLS AQUISITION PROGRAMME

Application form is free!

Training programme is free!

Application form opens tomorrow, 20th Nov., 2023

Form closes on 3rd December, 2023

Training starts on December 6, 2023.

Visit OIKF Office, Old National Bank Building, Owode, Oyo to obtain your form now!!!

Call; 08062350129, 08069658491, 08167785891

To support, you can donate to;

1017041875
Zenith Bank
Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation

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19/11/2023

OIkF FREE VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SKILLS AQUISITION PROGRAMME

- Application form is free!

- Training programme is free!

- Application form opens tomorrow, 20th Nov., 2023

- Form closes on 3rd December, 2023

- Training starts on December 6, 2023.

- Visit OIKF Office, Old National Bank Building, Owode, Oyo to obtain your form now!!!

- Call; 08062350129, 08069658491, 08167785891

To support, you can donate to;

1017041875
Zenith Bank
Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation

PLEASE SHARE!

13/11/2023

MADRASATUL MUSTAPHAL ADABIYYAH AL- KAMALIYYAH, OBADA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA WALEEMATUL- QURAN AND MAWLID NABIYY CELEBRATION HELD ON SATURDAY 28TH OCTOBER, 2023.

12/11/2023

Times never fade because they are meant to create beautiful moments.

It's another time of the year to appreciate those who have contributed immensely to socialization in our society. People who have specifically:

- impacted on the lives of others.
- made themselves available for peaceful co-existence.
- been crucial instruments of delivering social justice.
- done well in their various professional or academic fields.
- championed greater causes in their respective communities.
- and also entertained people with their arts.

Kindly open the nomination link for the criteria.

Don't allow procrastination to get hold of you, click on the below link to nominate your favourites https://bit.ly/3QTDgm9

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05/11/2023

OYOMESI – Kingmakers Defying Makinde’s Odds | Muftau Gbadegesin

By now, Governor Makinde ought to have realised that Oyo kingmakers are not pushovers.

He has called them out publicly but they stayed strong in souls and spirits. He has asked the anti-graft agency to hound and hunt them down yet they remain undaunted. He has refused to approve their ratification yet they remain unwavering. The kingmakers have matched Governor Makinde and his agents’ words for words, eye for eye, and actions for actions.

In fact, in some instances, they appeared ahead of the Governor, winning people’s sympathy and solidarity while standing firm in the choice of the new Alaafin. In different interventions, they’ve maintained the same dignifying poise and fortitude that is, in line with Oyo customs, traditions, and chieftaincy declaration, a new Alaafin has emerged. And that Prince Lukman Gbadegesin is the Alaafin elect. We learned from history that the Oyo Mesi is the privy council of Oyo and that their existence dates back to the medieval period when it served as the government of a powerful pre-colonial state that was known as the Oyo Empire. Quite evidently, no Alaafin as we have seen so far was capable of being enthroned without the prior consent of and performance ritual of the Oyo Mesi. They were a ruler’s (Alaafin) principal advisors and sacred officiants, and also served a variety of judicial and administrative functions in his realm. In other words, no Alaafin can emerge without the consenting authority of the Oyo Mesi. The government’s role is only to approve whatever is arrived at by the kingmakers.

Consequently, creating a powerful force that can check the excesses of the King has been described as utterly remarkable, an idea whose time preceded the evolution of constitutional democracy in the West. Like any other institution of historical and symbolic repute, the uncanny ability of the Oyo mesi to withstand all sorts of onslaught and destruction is a testament to its resilience and doggedness. In the 19th century, this organizational structure survived the fall of the old empire and now as Governor Makinde wages internecine war against the kingmakers, its popularity has only grown in leaps and bounds. Not a coincidence that the choice of the next Alaafin of Oyo has attracted and generated frenzied public attention both within and outside Oyo. The reasons are not far-fetched. The title of the Alaafin of Oyo still commands huge respect and reverence in and outside Yorubaland. But as this avoidable and needless power tussle between the Governor and the Kingmakers roars from the boardroom to the courtroom, it is crucial to look at some of the underlying issues tearing the two sides apart.

First off, this battle is political. Obviously, this is a sentiment that an average indigene of the ancient Oyo has toward the Governor and his stooges. Most believe the rancor is merely a manifestation of deep-seated political animosity. Others assumed that the race to the throne had only provided the ground for the powerful to flex their muscles and prove their mettle. Quite surprisingly, a tiny fraction of Oyo people contended that the fisticuff was simply an intra-party affair that should have been handed with deft and diplomacy. Within the Oyo metropolis, the face-off between the Governor and the Oyo Mesi is seen as an attempt by those in power to foist their choice on the throne regardless of what’s at stake. That was why the first court appearance of the Oyo Mesi in Awe received such huge moral support and solidarity from the people. Does the Governor have an axe to grind with the Oyo Mesi as far as the next occupant of the throne is concerned? Definitely.

Naturally, a sitting Governor has no business with the selection of say, the Alaafin of Oyo. The declaration is crystal clear. Now, lots of people are milling behind Oyo mesi to protect the sacredness of the throne while rooting for the kingmakers to fight their adversaries with every drop of their blood.

What is wrong with the Oyo Mesi selection? Well, the answer to this question depends on which side of the divides you stand. For the average Oyo man, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the selection. No doubt about Prince Gbadegesin’s royal blood. He is a descendant of the 7th Alaafin Muhammed Bello Gbadegesin. His father, Aremo Sanni Gbadegesin was a widely loved Oyo Prince whose death attracted towns and gowns, from far and near. Till today, nobody has come out to dispute the qualification of Prince Lukman Gbadegesin to the venerated throne of the Alaafin. None. This also raises the question of the neutrality of the Governor. In essence, the inability of the Oyo mesi to dance to the tunes of the Governor is said to have prepared the ground for this current clash. In a way, Governor Makinde’s kind of neutrality is one where his choice will prevail. What is neutrality when it doesn’t favor the governor? Neither Oyo Mesi nor Prince Gbadegesin is being persecuted because of any royal malfeasance, they are simply being dragged for reasons I will highlight shortly.

Religion. The question being asked is this: what if the selected candidate is the preferred of the Governor and his honchos? Nearly all the Kingmakers, from Bashorun, Agbaakin, Samu, Alapini, Laguna, Akiniku, and Asipa belonged to a certain religion. The feeling among a section of the powerful people in the state is that the religious affiliation of this council has made fairness and transparency almost impossible in the selection process of the next King. That the choice of Prince Gbadegesin is merely a reflection of that deep-seated arrangement. Added to the public perception of the Governor to always side with one religion over the other made this conjecture plausible. Proponents of this line of thought often resort to the unfolding drama around the selection and installation of the Soun of Ogbomoso.

The same government that expedited action in Ogbomoso despite pushbacks from some quarters has only watched the agonizing delay of the Oyo. What made that of Oyo different from Ogbomoso? The answer to this proponent is religion! When combined, the twin factors of merely playing political and religious cards only reinforce the suspicion that Governor Makinde is not ready for the selection and installation of the next Alaafin of Oyo. In and outside the state, it’s generally believed that a win for the Governor will cast a devastating shadow on the traditional institution in the state, one it may not recover from. Conversely, a win for Oyo Kingmakers as it has now been shared, is considered a good omen that will restore some elements of respect and reverence to the royal authority in the state.

OYO101 is Muftau Gbadegesin’s opinion about issues affecting Oyo state and is published every Saturday. He can be reached via on X,

Source: Oyo Insight

05/11/2023

https://oyoinsight.com/oyo101-oyomesi-kingmakers-defying-makindes-odds-muftau-gbadegesin/

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04/11/2023

ST. BERNADINES OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (SBOSA), OYO OFFICIAL COMMISSIONING OF THE SCHOOL PAVILION

02/11/2023

Alaafin: Oyo Indigenes Appeal to Gov. Seyi Makinde to Honour Oyomesi's Decision

31/10/2023

Retirement Programme of CSP Justin Oke (Outgoing DPO, Durbar, Oyo)

31/10/2023

OYOMESI VS OYO STATE GOVERNMENT COURT SITTING TODAY AT AAWE

28/10/2023

(NAOS NATIONAL) OBA ADEYEMI MATHEMATICS COMPETITON. SPONSORED BY HON. AKEEM ADENIYI ADEYEMI (SKIMEH)

15/09/2023

Moment when Obasanjo ordered Obas to stand up and greet him during the commissioning of LAUTECH, Iseyin Campus today.

12/09/2023

Town Hall Meeting And Empowerment Programme Organized by Hon.(Prince) Akeem Adeyemi

24/08/2023

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In our own little ways, we want to start creating a model of our desired society from the younger generation.

Through this project, we are going to be exposing our kids to breathtaking and wonderful experiences such as;

- Skills acquisition
- Leadership and Mentorship trainings
- Indoor and outdoor activities
- Excursion trip
- Career counselling and guidance
- ICT

Your kids will be entrusted into the hands of facilitators with years of experience and in a secured environment.

This is a one-week camping programme with proper hostel facilities.

Do not deprive your kids of this wonderful experience, register them now!

Qualification si from age 7 to 18 and its open to only 50 participants.

You can join our WhatsApp platform for more info;
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19/08/2023

In our own little ways, we want to start creating a model of our desired society from the younger generation.

Through this project, we are going to be exposing our kids to breathtaking and wonderful experiences such as;

- Skills acquisition
- Leadership and Mentorship trainings
- Indoor and outdoor activities
- Excursion trip
- Career counselling and guidance
- ICT

Your kids will be entrusted into the hands of facilitators with years of experience and in a secured environment.

This is a one-week camping programme with proper hostel facilities.

Do not deprive your kids of this wonderful experience, register them now!

Qualification is from age 7 to 18 and its open to only 50 participants.

You can join our WhatsApp platform for more info;
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlxDzUUtqAw48Jade4qkCN

Kindly reach out for sponsorship.

Powered by; Omoiyakunmi Foundation

10/07/2023

30/06/2023

PROFILE UPDATED 🔥🔥🔥

I have been for the last 12 months the custodian of records and information to the largest Rotaract District in Nigeria, District 9125, a district where there is no 'just members' but members adhering to a common objective. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to serve, under the leadership of the distinguished District Rotaract Representative, Rotr. PP. Olaleye Gbolahan Opeyemi PHF.

Even though I have been moving in and out of the secretariat since the last 6 years for my club and zone/state. I have loved every minute of the past 12 months more and I will miss being the District Rotaract Secretary because working alongside other team members under the leadership the 2022-2023 DRR has come with lots of experience and valuable moments.

The Imagine Rotary Year, saw our district to many achievements, while it can't be overlooked that we experienced many blocks that almost serve as cog in the journey but with the list of officers, presidents and members of the district, I'll gladly say the administration excelled.

There exist many remarkable moments worthy of share but which the available space can't contain. From the synergized effort of all officers of the District to that of the presidents who I must confess are the best set of individuals I have deal with in recent and also, the one that exist between both organs, it helped projected our district more than what we have imagined. Thank you is all I can offer.

The Imagine Rotary year has come to an end (today) and so the period of the appointment expires. Just the way I won't be District Rotaract Secretary for much longer, same goes to every other office holders this Rotary year, but we should all be informed that there are many more remarkable moments and successes that await us in the coming administration and hence, we should not stop to be a committed member of the organisation. Let the energy continue, let the synergy continue and the CREATE HOPE Rotary year shall be more of happy moments than otherwise.

Finally, our world faces many challenges and each day as a Rotary member in this world is an opportunity for us to do more and to impact more on the world through our T's. Also, we should never forget: this is also an era of great opportunity. Keep making the most of it. We are members of Rotary and we should all always be proud to carry the title of global citizen that Rotary gave us.

Thank you.

IDRIS Toheeb Olalekan,
District Rotaract Secretary,
2022/2023 Rotary year,
Rotary International District 9125.
[email protected]

28/06/2023

ACE Lounge is where you should be during this festive period!

Reloaded!
Rebranded!
Repackaged!

02/05/2023

Commissioning of Oyo Town Passport Front Office

19/04/2023

Photos: Day 3 of the Omoiyakunmi Foundation Ramadan Feed-a-Soul Outreach

We are still reaching out to beneficiaries from our data bank and so far, well over 300 widows, aged people and families have benefited from the Outreach.

We will always be grateful to our kindhearted donors and volunteers for seeing this to fruition.

Thank you all.

18/04/2023

Photos: Day 2 of the OIKF Ramadan Feed-a-Soul Outreach

18/04/2023

OIKF Feed-a-Soul Outreach Commences yesterday!

Yesterday, we commenced the distribution of Foodstuffs to widows, aged people and families in needs.

Phone contacts of people in the above categories above are being collected through our data bank and so far, over 250 contacts have been collated. Distribution of the items will continue till the end of the Ramadan period.

Kudos to our volunteers who are seeing to the smooth coordination of the process and special thanks to all those who contributed to this cause. May God continue to increase you all.

17/04/2023

Good morning, beloved!

We are taking this moment to appreciate you all for your support towards the OIKF Ramadan Feed-a-Soul Outreach

To every person that has committed to this project, we pray that God will grant you all abundance.

Today, we are moving to the other phases of the project as we commence reaching out to;

- Widows and aged
- Families with needs

If you have someone with genuine needs, kindly forward their contacts & Location to our data bank; 07062268404. (SMS Only)

Once again, we are grateful for your support towards making our goal achievable!

Do have a blessed day!!!

12/04/2023

RAMADAN FEED-A-SOUL OUTREACH: Project Feed 600 Inmates

Yesterday, 11th April, 2023, Omoiyakunmi Foundation commenced the 1st phase oRamadan Feed-a-Soul Outreach scheduled to hold during the Ramadan period.

We visited the Abolongo Correctional Centre, Oyo with cooked food items and beverages with the intent of feeding over 600 inmates at the centre.

Agajn, we were able to bring smiles to some faces during our visit. We are sincerely grateful to the officials who welcomed us warmly.

Special thanks to and volunteers who took time out to embark on the visit with us.

Without the support and donations from kindhearted people, putting smiles on faces wouldn't have been a possibility. May almighty God bless all those who have contributed to this cause. May you never lack.

Thank you all!

11/04/2023

1ST RAMADAN QURAN COMPETITION IN HONOUR OF LATE ALHAJA ANKE RAFAT SIYANBOLA

In a bid to build inclusiveness among Quranic schools (Modrazah) in Oyo state, the first Ramadan Quran competition was conceived and carved out of the appropriate manners to get rewards from Allah (SWT) and also to increase the passion to learn among children and early teenagers.

The competition started its cause on Saturday, 8th April 2023 with seventeen (17) schools participating in the first round of the competition. Thirty-four participants went through the rigorous screening by five-man panelist that was chaired by Dr. Habib Azeez Adekunle.

With fairness in the system of screening by the five-man panel, five students made it to the grand finale on Sunday, 9th April 2023. These top-five finalists were picked based on meritorious badges and display of great brilliance in their eloquence and composure.

By justice, equity and fairness of the panelists, the top-five participants were rated in ascending order without having to pick based on self- interest.

Qomorudeen Mutmainah of Al-Irfaad Institute came first;

Adegbola Abdul Salam of Markazud-Dawah-Wal-Adab - second position;

Khalid Rofiu of Al-Irfaad Institute also came third while Yahya Mariam and Abdul Akeem Mahmud claimed the fourth and fifth position respectively.

We thank you all for the support and we also appreciate the attendance of the Arabic schools that were invited, may Allah accept it as an act of Ibadah.

Jazakumullahu Khairan!!!

Signed;
Olukokun Olumide Yussuf
Chairman, Planning Committee

11/04/2023

MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF OYO EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT & OYO SOUTH EAST L.C.D.A RAMADAN LECTURE

09/04/2023

5TH RAMADAN PUBLIC LECTURE COMPETITION.
In memory of the the late Chief Imam of Oyo Land

08/04/2023

1ST RAMADAN QURAN COMPETITION.
Powered by: Omo-Iya Kunmi Foundation

07/04/2023

All is set for the 1st OIKF Ramadan Quran Competition that will hold in honour of Late Alhaja Rafat Anke Siyanbola tomorrow, Saturday, April 8th, 2023.

💥22 Schools
💥44 Participants
💥5 Panelists

Venue: Isokun Central Mosque.

May almighty Allah accept the return of my late paternal grandmother and accept it as an act of ibadah.

07/04/2023

2ND FEDERATION OF OYO STATE STUDENTS' UNION RAMADAN LECTURE

01/04/2023

OMOIYAKUNMI AND FRIENDS 5TH ANNUAL RAMADAN PUBLIC LECTURE

You are humbly invited to the Annual Ramadan Lecture of Omo Iya Kunmi and Friends.

The 5th Edition of the Lecture programme will be held in honour of the Late Grand Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mas'ud Abdul Ganiy Adebayo (Ajokidero III)

Date: Sunday, 9th April, 2023.

Time: 10:30am

Guest Lecturer: Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Ballo Ajibade,
Chief Imam, Oluajo Mosque)

It will also feature the Grand Finale of the 1st Ramadan Quran Competition.

Venue: Atiba University Hall, Idi Gedu, Oyo.

Please share!!! 🙏🙏🙏

01/04/2023

STRONG TOWER CLUB RAMADAN LECTURE

30/03/2023

Join us!

29/03/2023