Okedusi

Congratulatory Message to Prof Taiwo Oyedele  I seize this auspicious moment to warmly congratulate one of our most illustrious sons of Akoko land, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, on his well-deserved nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Minister of State for Finance. Indeed, Mr President’s choice of this vibrant and accomplished indigene of Ondo State speaks volumes about his goal-getter disposition and his unwavering commitment to identifying and engaging the very best professionals to drive national development. This approach has consistently defined his leadership style and largely accounts for his remarkable successes. As Governor of Lagos State, Mr President was renowned for seeking out competent, forward-thinking hands to design and implement policies that transformed the state. The visible strides Lagos made during his tenure can be directly traced to this noble philosophy of prioritising excellence over mediocrity. Prof. Taiwo Oyedele brings to this national assignment an int...

CHIEF OKEDUSI A. BEN EMERGES CHAIRMAN OF PARLIAMENT ESTATE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Akure — Parliament Estate recorded another major milestone today as Chief Okedusi A. Ben was elected the new Chairman of the Parliament Estate Residents Association (PERA) in what stakeholders described as a free, fair, and well-conducted election. The election was supervised by an Electoral Committee headed by Prof. Francis Gbore, whose leadership ensured a transparent, credible, and peaceful process, culminating in a smooth transition to the new administration. In his Appreciation and Inaugural Speech, Chief Okedusi expressed profound gratitude to Almighty God for His grace and mercy, and thanked residents for the confidence reposed in him. “I sincerely appreciate all members of the Parliament Estate Residents Association for finding me worthy to serve as Chairman. I do not take this trust lightly,” he said. The new Chairman commended the immediate past Executive Committee for their selfless service, not...

PROPOSAL FOR BASIC LIFE-SAVING SKILLS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS It happened like a flash. The entire celebration, which was filled with joy and excitement, suddenly turned into a scene of sorrow when the 28-year-old son of one of the celebrants suddenly collapsed. He was quickly rushed to a nearby public health centre, but sadly, help could not come in time. Our CEO, who is a health practitioner, was present but could not lay hands on the basic essential materials needed to attempt resuscitation of the victim. In a similar vein, the second scenario occurred in much the same way, leaving those around shocked and helpless as the situation unfolded so rapidly. Introduction Recent unfortunate incidents have highlighted the urgent need for basic life-saving knowledge among the general public, especially within school communities. Situations that could have been managed with simple first aid or emergency response skills often result in avoidable loss of lives due to lack of knowledge and prepared...

Congratulatory Message to Prof Taiwo Oyedele  I seize this auspicious moment to warmly congratulate one of our most illustrious sons of Akoko land, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, on his well-deserved nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Minister of State for Finance. Indeed, Mr President’s choice of this vibrant and accomplished indigene of Ondo State speaks volumes about his goal-getter disposition and his unwavering commitment to identifying and engaging the very best professionals to drive national development. This approach has consistently defined his leadership style and largely accounts for his remarkable successes. As Governor of Lagos State, Mr President was renowned for seeking out competent, forward-thinking hands to design and implement policies that transformed the state. The visible strides Lagos made during his tenure can be directly traced to this noble philosophy of prioritising excellence over mediocrity. Prof. Taiwo Oyedele brings to this national assignment an int...